Matthew from Hamilton

Hi there, this is Matthew from Hamilton.

I just finished listening to your new midweek podcast, Behind the Song, and I love the idea of hearing the stories behind some of Jan's songs.

In honor of Pride Month, I'd like to request to hear the story behind the song, Where No One Knows Me, which I refer to as my hometown song.

I'm a member of the LGBTQ plus community and grew up in small town southwestern Ontario at a time when people like me were not welcomed or supported there.

It was a very difficult time in my life.

Throughout high school, I couldn't wait to finish grade 12 and move to where no one knew me so I could have a fresh start.

Jan, this song always makes me think of this time in my life.

And now every time I go back to visit, this song is the first one I always listen to when I head home to Hamilton.

So I would love to know more about the song and the story behind it.

Thanks, Jan.