Raffi is looking for love!

The beloved children’s musician, known for songs like “Baby Beluga” and “Shake My Sillies Out,” announced he’s looking for “a special woman” — and fans are rushing to help him in his search!

In a Discussion 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. In the caption, he opened up about his longtime search for a partner.

“For some time I have wanted to meet a special woman with whom to share sincere joy,” wrote the singer-songwriter, who currently resides in British Columbia, Canada.

“Some days,” he continued, “it seems like it might never happen, other days such a meeting seems imminent.” well, what will the universe be?.

Intentional or not, the “Down By The Bay” singer’s sweet and honest message has turned into a crowdsourcing hotspot, with fans of all ages filling out his responses with potential matches — including their mothers!

One user wrote that they “would love to send” Raffi his mother’s contact information, and even made a quick pitch.

“She is local, sings, plays cello, has a doctorate in early childhood education, and has a zest for life that is second to none,” they wrote of their mother, prompting one user to respond : “She seems like the perfect partner. »

Another Threads user also suggested his mother as a possible partner for the musician, writing “I can introduce you to my mother :).”

Others fired more directly. “Actually, it could be me!” one wrote, while another asked: “Where do we send our CVs?”

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Those who didn’t have a romantic interest to suggest, meanwhile, wrote messages of hope for the “Apples and Bananas” singer, “manifesting” a partner for the musician and wishing him luck in his quest of love.

“It’s going to happen Raffi!! Don’t let yourself be overcome by doubt! Love finds us at the most interesting times and is always waiting for an opportunity to surprise us! one user wrote, while another said they wanted the musician to recapture “all the joy you brought to others!” »

A different response assured the singer that “the perfect partner is out there” somewhere. “I hope she finds you soon,” they wrote, adding, “You deserve all the happiness!”

“What a lovely message from a lovely man,” echoed another. “You deserve every desire of your heart, Raffi.”

The star was previously married to Deborah Joan Pike, his high school sweetheartalthough the couple separated in the early 1990s, according to the Washington Post.