#615 - Vanessa Carlton on Why She Opens Concerts with ‘A Thousand Miles,’ Performing with Drake & Her Career Journey
5/26/20261 hr 16 min
Vanessa Carlton sits down with Bobby to look back on the moments that shaped her career, from the lasting impact of “A Thousand Miles” to why she still chooses to open her concerts with it. She also shares what it was like performing with Drake, rates her memorable first pitch performance, and tells the story of how a man in a castle helped launch her music career. Vanessa also talks about life on the road, why she tours with a fan, and how her relationship with her biggest song has evolved over the years.
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First 90 secondsWilmer Valderrama0:00
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Wilmer Valderrama1:00
This live check-in is brought to you by State Farm. [instrumental music] Porque el bienestar de tu familia también merece protección. When we had our first baby, I had it all planned out, right? Everything, apps, books, todo. Now that baby number two is here, I'm definitely going more with the flow. Hi, I'm Wilma Valderrama, and I've learned that with family, it's not about being perfect. It's about showing up every single day. Breathe, respira, change a diaper,