Personalized voice recordings by Elwood "You've got mail" Edwards
Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's famous phrases, passed away. John Graham-Cumming recalled ordering personalized recordings from him, emphasizing Edwards' personal touch and impact on early internet culture.
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Elwood Edwards, known for his iconic voice on AOL, passed away last week. His phrases, including "You've got mail!" and "Welcome," were familiar to millions of users. John Graham-Cumming reminisced about his experience ordering personalized voice recordings from Edwards in the early 2000s. He had commissioned custom messages for his machine learning email filtering program, POPFile, and paid $30 for two specific recordings. Edwards not only fulfilled the order but also included an additional greeting, "You've got mail, John!" for free. Graham-Cumming shared the original PayPal receipt and the email confirmation he received from Edwards, highlighting the personal touch and enthusiasm Edwards brought to his work. The blog post serves as a tribute to Edwards' contribution to early internet culture and the lasting impact of his voice on users.
- Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic phrases, has passed away.
- John Graham-Cumming shared his experience of ordering personalized recordings from Edwards.
- Edwards included an extra greeting in addition to the commissioned messages.
- The blog post reflects on the significance of Edwards' voice in early internet culture.
- Graham-Cumming's order highlights the personal connection users had with Edwards' work.
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