Ella Hooper Instagram – Happy birthday to my dear Dad. I miss his ear for music very much. I’m so glad we caught some amazing gigs together in the last few years and when I need to cry about his too early passing, like I am today, I have the very best soundtrack. Last 3 gigs we attended together; I’m With Her, Jackson Browne and Patti Griffin. I cried at all three, overwhelmed with the beauty of the artistry, the level of talent, the power of the songs. Music and emotion, emotion and music intertwined. Dad’s preferred way of processing the world and it’s harder feelings, it’s happy ones too. All of them really. And I’m a goddamn chip off the old block in that regard. I can struggle with my emotions just like my dad did, accepting them, showing them. But not when the right song hits. Then I’m all in the feels. Riding the waves. Sending big loud love songs through the speakers of my heart to him, wherever he is now. Remembering you fondly Dad. Best taste, best ties. Look how young and handsome you was in the day too. Xx Dort, Squidge, Belle (I also miss being called these cute nicknames by you.. aye aye aye.. my heart.)