Ryan Love Thread

Thank you, Maria & Tori. I just discovered SNC in December. I have both of the Christmas CDs but not the others, yet. I did see them at the Grove, in Anaheim, CA on March 23. Not sure about the 12/4/12 show in Palm Desert, CA. It's a 2 hour drive, so hoping the group will be performing closer to home. One can only hope!!!

Ping, the With A Twist: Deluxe Edition CD has that track. You can find the CD at their online store.

Ditto everything you said, Tori. It's definitely worth mentioning over and over...we Chasers can never say enough times how awesome Ryan is!

"Ryan's beautiful solo on "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me". Always one of my two favorite Elton John songs, Ryan & Jerome are amazing together and bring the house down!"

Yes! I've been watching my concert video of this song over and over.

It was tragic that he had no hummus backstage in Ft. Collins - we'll work on it for next time ;)

-the redhead-

Bumping this baby up...
Ryan's absolutely, positively the BEST! ('nuff said)

Ryan - did you ever complete your Crybaby song? I listen to that video all of the time and always wonder how it ends!

@Nesa-Me too!! I might have screamed when I heard it (thank goodness I was in my car lol). I wonder who that one guy is that he doesn't want in his dream band lol. Any ideas??

Thanks, @Lynnette Holle! I'm still kinda new to this cut and paste stuff. I had trouble from FB, but just went to entertainment and music!!

amazing interview by SNC FanChat with Ryan! I am totally excited about that "thing" he's going to "give out" at a "certain time"!!! *I'm trying not to spoil it for those who haven't heard it*

"Awesome Ahlwardt" interview (posted by current COTM, Lynnette Holle, on Face Book!):

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During meet and greet at Edinburgh, my sister and I came up to Ryan and he told he recognised us from Twitter.He also said he saw us in the front row and asked us how we got good seats. I said I bought them the day they came out. I told him how I discovered SNC, and he totally listened to what I had to said.

Drop whatever you're doing IMMEDIATELY and listen to this if you haven't already:

http://ryansongs.tumblr.com/post/15784259706/i-love-the-beach-boys-heres...

So incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing things like this with us, Ryan. You cannot comprehend how much of a blessing your music is to others!

Ryan never ceases to amaze me (and my friends!). At their show in Seattle (only my 2nd show), I was going through the M&G line with my friends. I was talking to Charlie and Ryan said, "Hey, you're Karen aren't you?" One of my friends attending her 1st SNC concert couldn't believe it! Frankly, I couldn't believe it either!!! How does he do that?! These guys continue to impress me daily. :)

I love ALL the guys but Ryan was my first "love" -I discovered SNC a couple of years ago from the original PBS Special -I was floored by the group's talent but the individual who really grabbed my attention was Ryan -His solo singing was beautiful with his strong melodic voice and of course I noticed how adorable he is with his All-American clean cut good looks -His talent & great looks combined would be enough to catch anyone's interest but it's what shines from within Mr Ahlwardt that puts him over the top

Even on TV or video Ryan exudes warmth & friendliness and you feel like you've known him forever -Ryan has an ease about him & his good natured personality flows from him whether onstage or one-on-one -His positivity is addictive and his joy & humor is evident in everything he does

But what sets Ryan apart from most people is what a beautiful person he truly is -I don't know Ryan personally (yet) since I only met him once at a M&G and the line seemed rushed so I only said a quick hi to him & Mike (the two guys I was most nervous to talk to) -But all the Chasers who do know him vouch for what a kind sweet & thoughtful person he really is -And his spirituality is so refreshing & encouraging -I'm not Christian but Ryan energizes my spirit & my belief in G-d and all of life's blessings -And as far as his character goes Ryan's love & devotion to his beautiful wife is the most inspiring thing of all

But don't think this guy's all angel wings because those "horns" come peeping out quite frequently -Ryan has a "wicked" sense of humor & is known to be a prankster (he has to be since he's most frequently on the receiving end of pranks) -And he shares all the behind the scenes fun & hijinks with us all as he is the BEST tweeter of the group - a social networking addict (lucky for us)

Hope I've shown enough love for Ryan here today -He is an infectious person (in a good way - like Ryan-itis) & I can't wait to actually chat with him next time I meet him -- STACEY from CT

What a wonderful surprise it was to hear Rhythm of Love/Can't Help Falling in Love, on the new cd! As soon as I heard Ryan's easily identifiable voice, my musical heart skipped a beat, and I was captivated! I am in awe of the clearness and tone of Ryan's voice. I don't know why it always still amazes me. (I mean it is not like I don't know, by now how awesome his voice is, and how awesome he uses it! Dah!) I guess because it is so clear and pure (for lack of better words), and Refreshing! Even though he can morph it into anything (including Elvis), he still maintains a distinctive clarity that is Ryan. I absolutely love his voice! Everything about it and everything he does with it, which seems (but isn't) effortless. I love his inflection. It is all just sooo perfect. and smooth. A true instrument! I could go on and on and on, but I'll just listen to it...instead!

As for Ryan, I so enjoy his tweets, comments, blogs, and fb posts to the MAX! I haven't properly met, or even spoken with him at the meet and greets. I was so overwhelmed (not star struck) by the last concert, that I don't know how I missed saying hello to him (Besides being painfully shy, I was floating on cloud 10)! I can only hope I have an opportunity in the next year to meet him in person! (I'll probably be the one crying, Ryan! In a good way, though!) I get easily overwhelmed by God's hands in this life, and He has His hands all over Ryan (Whitney Houston's "All Over Me") and SNC! Ryan is so multi talented. Some "piece of work", as-they-say, (thank you God!) and I mean that in the absolutely nicest sense of those words! Ryan Rocks!