Raffi is looking for love!
The beloved children’s musician, known for songs like “Baby Beluga” and “Shake My Sillies Out,” has announced that he’s looking for a “special woman” — and fans are flocking to help him in his search!
In a Threads post shared on Sunday, October 27, the 76-year-old musician, born Raffi Cavoukian, shared a photo of himself smiling and posing next to a tree with his arms raised high. In the description, he opened up about his long-term search for a partner.
“For some time I have wanted to meet a special woman with whom I can share genuine joy,” wrote the singer-songwriter, who currently lives in British Columbia, Canada.
“Some days,” he continued, “it seems like it might never happen, other days it seems like such a meeting is inevitable. Well, universe, what would it be?🌟.”
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Intentionally or not, the “Down By The Bay” singer’s sweet and heartfelt message turned into a rallying point, with fans of all ages filling in his answers with potential matches — including their moms!
One user wrote that he would “be happy to send” Raffi his mother’s contact information, and even gave a quick introduction.
Raffi performs in 1989.
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“She’s around, sings, plays the cello, has a PhD in Early Childhood Ed, and has a joyous zest for life that has no money,” they wrote of their mom, prompting one user to reply, “She sounds like the perfect match. ”
Another Threads user also suggested his mother as a possible partner for the musician, writing “I can introduce you to my mom :).”
Others shot more directly. “Actually, that could be me!” one wrote, while another asked, “Where should we send our resumes?”
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Those who didn’t have a love interest to propose, meanwhile, wrote hopeful messages for the “Apples and Bananas” singer, “manipulating” the musician partner and wishing him luck in his search for love.
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Raffi performs in 1989.
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“It’s going to happen Raffa!! Don’t let doubt get you down! Love finds us in the most interesting moments and is always waiting for an opportunity to surprise us!” one user wrote, while another stated that they wanted the musician to find “all the joy you brought to others!”
Another answer assured the singer that “the perfect partner is out there somewhere”. “I hope they find you soon,” they wrote and added “You deserve all the happiness!”
“What a beautiful message from a beautiful man,” echoed another. “You deserve everything your heart desires, Raffi.”
The star was previously married to Deborah Joan Pike, his high school sweetheart, although the couple split in the early 1990s, according to The Washington Post.
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