“Super Hero Fantasy,” a catchy rock ballad written by singer/songwriter Donnie Wilson, was inspired by the birth of his son Jacob in May 2009. Like 1 out of every 125 children, Jacob was born with a congenital heart defect (CHD). Dealing with heart disease, especially when it comes to children, can be extremely difficult and in many ways life-changing. “We want listeners to know that there are heroes at places like Children’s Hospital Boston that perform miracles on a daily basis,” says Wilson.
Donnie Wilson was a full-time musician in the ’90s, playing acoustic guitar and singing at clubs and colleges throughout New England. In 1997, not long after the release of his first CD titled, “Lather, Rinse, Repeat” with his band Deep Sneakers, Donnie left music to pursue a career in the mortgage industry and he’s currently the Director of Corporate Relations with Province Mortgage Associates, Inc. In 2009 Donnie was in the midst of launching www.donniewilson.com with the goal of recording a new album and getting back into music before turning 40 in March 2010. “Right in the middle of writing this new music, along came the news about our son. My wife Jayna and I were devastated! As I sat in the little bed next to him in the Cardiac ICU, it occurred to me that these amazing doctors and nurses were literally saving my child’s life right before my eyes!” This notion evolved into the song “Super Hero Fantasy,” a message of hope that highlights how we all have the ability to be the hero who saves the day, even in the worst of circumstances.
Profits from donations to Jacob’s Fund will go directly to CHD research at Children’s Hospital Boston. Everyone kind enough to make a donation will receive the MP3 of “Super Hero Fantasy,” which is becoming the anthem for CHD awareness, support, and research. CD singles are in production and should be available by spring 2010. “I’m humbled by the gift my son gave me in this song, as I feel it’s the best I’ve ever written. I’m hopeful that it makes a difference.”
Donations of any size are appreciated. To hear a sample of “Super Hero Fantasy” go to:
Website – www.donniewilson.com/
Contact – dwilson@provincemai.com or call (508) 505-5655
“Super Hero Fantasy”
Words and Music: Donnie Wilson (copyright 2010 - Donnie Wilson Music)
Produced, Mixed, Mastered: Alex Krepkikh (Alex K Studio)
Lead and Backing Vocals: Donnie Wilson
Acoustic and Electric Guitars: Donnie Wilson
Electric Guitars and Bass: Alex Krepkikh
Drums: Roland Audette
