Danielle Todd sings Loving Angels for Kenny MacLean.wmv

I met Kenny very briefly at the Black Swan in Toronto Wednesday November 12th.

I was playing the open mic night, and since i had never been there before I had no idea what to expect. So, I decided to jump up with my guitar and wing it. The entire bar was watching me, but one man really stood out. He walked from the back of the bar and plopped himself down directly infront of me. I knew right away that he was listening, and that he was a musician. I was a little intimidated at first but he gave me a big smile so I kept playing.

At the end of my set I was getting my guitar ready to bring home when the organizers of the open mic night said "Oh, no, you were going to let us borrow your guitar." my reaction was "Sorry, I'm doing what now?" at first I was a little irritated because a) I had no idea WHO was borrowing my guitar and b) I am a little possesive when it comes to my guitar. Then a heard a voice behind me say "Danielle?" I turned around and sure enough it was the man sitting infront of me. he reached out his hand for me to shake, gave me a big smile and said "I'm Kenny. Nice to meet you, you have a beautiful voice. Would I be able to borrow your guitar for just one song?" Now really, how could I ever say no to that.

I sat down infront of him and watched as he set up. The first chord rang and I let out a sigh of relief. He knew how to play, and he knew how to make my guitar sound beautiful. He shone like a star on that worn out stage. I sat there smiling as he sang a bunch of songs, "Ring of Fire" and "Wild World" and a few others. Between songs, over the mic, he said "what a beautiful young talented girl. I'm in love!" then asked me if I wrote my own material, and asked everyone in the bar to give me a round of applause. I was blushing.

At the end of his set he talked to my dad and my dads girlfriend, Janice, and told him who he was. If I remember correctly Janice found it hard "not to do kart wheels" because they were so excited about who I ran into.

Kenny really wanted me to call him right after his CD release on November 21st. He wanted to help me develop my sound, and further my career as a musician. I was so excited, I finally had someone, a very IMPORTANT someone wanting to help me and my music.

As we left the bar Kenny was standing outside. He gave me his personal card and his business card and said "I'm very serious. I really want to help you." Then it was almost hard for ME not to do kart wheels. A man asked us for a pictures. So I stood beside Kenny with his arm around me, and my dad and Janice on either side of us and the man took our picture. Kenny said "I gotta run! I'll hear from you soon!" then jumped off the sidewalk onto the road and jogged to his car.

As I watched him drive away the man said "Stick with Kenny, he is amazing. You will go far with him, he's a great guy."

I was beaming as I got into the car to drive home. Since I expected to write many songs, perform them and record them with Kenny I forgot to ask that man for a copy of the picture. As we drove home I talked to my dad and Janice about the night. I remember saying "Wow, he must be a really great man. Why would someone so important, and so busy, want to help the little guys like me?"

I waited like he asked to contact him after his CD release party. I discussed with Janice if I should write him a letter, or send him my promo pak or give him a call on Saturday. The day after his release party.

The next day I came online and got an e-mail from my friend asking if it was the bass player of Platinum Blonde who was going to help me, because he had passed away, and she sent me a link to the news article. I clicked on the article saying out loud "Please don't be Kenny. Please don't be Kenny. Please don't be Kenny." I read the article a million times over because I couldn't believe it. I also couldn't believe how devastated I was. I only knew Kenny for an hour at most, but I was so touched by his presence, and his attitude and how much he really wanted to help me. I called my dad, my mom, Janice, my best friend, and told each of them. Everytime I told a new person I still couldn't believe what I was saying.

I wanted to do something, but since I knew so little about him, I had no idea what to do. My dad recorded me playing this song, and Janice did the video taping. They pulled all nighters to get this together quickly to put it online for Kenny. I know that we didn't get a chance to get to know eachother better. But I knew that he was a great man, and I am honoured that I got to spend the little time that I did with him. I will never forget him.

This is for you Kenny.

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• Kenny
• MacLean
• Platinum
• Blonde
• Danielle
• Todd
• Angels
• Memory
• Cover
• Jessica
• Simpson
• Robbie
• Williams
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[tonybobber]

hey, i was in the same position as you. we just finished recording one of my songs. we spent the last three months getting together and recording. I got to know him really well over the time i spent with him and he was an amazing guy. he was always laughing, always having a good time, and he would give u the shirt right off his back. when i heard the news from denis it hit me pretty hard. not only did i lose my chance at making it but i lost a really good friend. there is a funeral this thursday

[danielletodd]

I couldn't believe I had met someone so amazing that wanted to help me. I could tell that he would be there for anyone who needed it. We've lost someone that world truly needed. Keep recording, if Kenny saw something in you, you have a gift.

[docmartel]

he was right you are very talented. known kenny for a long time and i can assure you the person you met was the true kenny... that's just the way he always was.

denis

[danielletodd]

Thank you for taking the time to listen and read mine and Kenny's story. I've realized after posting this that Kenny surrounded himself with amazing people.

[aLeXaNdRaLeE25]

You are an angel. You met Kenny for a reason kiddo. He just got to hear what your family has always heard and known. You have a gift and lots of angels guiding you to success. This was beautiful Dani.

Love you,

Janet

[danielletodd]

I am young, I will have another chance. I am just sad that we've all lost such an amazing friend. It's all for Kenny

[asfenyes]

I knew Kenny well and yes he was one in a billion, a truly good person who loved music and people with a passion. I know that Kenny would love this video and he is smiling with the warmest thoughts while you sing like an angel. we miss Kenny, he was robbed like so many good people are. Thank you for your talent, go conquer the world!!!!

[mixheart8]

I love this song. Hey u sing very well. Nice job. keep going!

[kennykiller2010]

love it your cool

[JMHamilton1]

I like this song, thank you for a beautiful performance.

JMH

[mangapack]

Love this song! an absolute masterpiece! Beautiful!! xx

[stewart9234]

awesome awesome!!!!!!!

[TurnAnAce]

So much passion

[fwfrefre]

Awesome!!

love it so much

favourite cover!

[TheLuiseb]

You are very great!

[JoshvsHarrison]

Again wow what an amazing voice.