GUESTBOOK ENTRIES June - December 1997 Newest entries are at the bottom. To prevent email spammers from harvesting addresses from this web site, email addresses have been removed from this page. More guestbook entries: January - April 1998 May - December 1998 January - December 1999 January 2000 - June 2001 July 2001 - December 2003 January 2004 - present Date: Jun 18, 1997 Time: 20:14 Name: George Seifert City & State: How did you find this site? Comments: Hi, I just visited your Michael Johnson site. It's nice to see something out there about him. I've been a fan ever since I saw him (from about 6 feet away) at the Earl of Old Town in Chicago back in about 1974. Do you know if there are any plans to rerelease his early stuff on CD? I never seem to drag out the old vinyl anymore. Do you happen to know whatever happened to Mark Henley (he was at the same show with Michael). I really liked his stuff, especially his collaborations with Michael. I talked to someone here at Redhouse Records who thought he was somewhere in Tennessee. I'd really like to hear anything else that he has recorded. I have a friend in town whose parents rented out a place to Michael and Mark when they lived in Minneapolis. Unfortunately she doesn't remember much about them since she was so young. That was the first time I heard about O.B. Glad. Who would have guessed that was a dog? Date: Jun 18, 1997 Time: 22:38 Name: Bob & Robin Postel City & State: Oregon, WI How did you find this site? blind luck Comments: Hello Michael, I don't know if you see this or not but if you do "HI" Date: Jun 21, 1997 Time: 03:06 Name: Lance Uyeda City & State: Los Altos CA How did you find this site? Message Board Folk Music on AOL Comments: Please release "A Friend of Mine is Going Blind on CD." Date: Jun 22, 1997 Time: 19:05 Name: RICHARD BEDELL City & State: MORROW GEORGIA How did you find this site? MESSAGE BOARD FOLDER Comments: I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF MICHEALS FOR YEARS AND CONSIDER HIM ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED ARTIST IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY. I AM THRILLED HE HAS HIS PAGE AND WILL COME HERE OFTEN FOR UPDATES Date: Jun 25, 1997 Time: 21:55 Name: Drew Jansen City & State: Golden Valley (Minneapolis), Minnesota How did you find this site? just surfin' Comments: Nice site! I've been a fan for quite some time; actually got a chance to meet and talk with Michael in January of 1982 (can't believe it's been so long.). He was playing at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN, and I happened backstage afterwards to meet him. His roadies were packing him up and he was looking for a cigarette (I've quit since then; I assume he has too!) and a place to smoke it. I found both for him...not always easy in Minnesota! Anyway, we chatted a bit and I tried not to be a star-struck college kid. He invited me to a late dinner with him and his family and crew, but I declined as a major winter storm was bearing down on us and I though I should get back to my own campus (St. John's University, Collegeville MN). Great guy, great music. I know he's performed a number of times at the Big Top Chautaqua in northern Wisconsin (a stage I'll be singing on in just a few days, unless the root canal I have scheduled for the day before decides to act up on me), but I've never had the opportunity to see him there. Maybe next year. Thanks for the nice website. I'm sure he likes it! Drew Date: Jun 29, 1997 Time: 04:50 Name: Dan Lenzini City & State: Memphis, Tennessee How did you find this site? I was looking for it Comments: I would love to know how much of Michael Johnson's music is still in print. Date: Jul 1, 1997 Time: 10:05 Name: Edwin Stanley City & State: Quezon City, Philippines Source of site: I'm a big fan of yours. Comments: I love your songs very much, it's very cool and soothing. I especially like the song "I'll Always Love You", it's a very special song to me. It means a lot to me. If it's not much of a favor, can I ask for a lyric and guitar tab sheet of this very special song. Thank you very much and more power to you. Date: Jul 2, 1997 Time: 15:48 Name: Joe Sanders City & State: Huntsville, Al Source of site: Heard about from a friend Comments: Great job! Date: Jul 3, 1997 Time: 01:32 Name: Terry City & State: Aurora, ILL Source of site: a news group Comments: Denver, Boise & Johnson Worked with Boise, Seen Johnson, Sang with The New Christy Minstrels Date: Jul 5, 1997 Time: 17:00 Name: John Hoyt City & State: Crestwood, MO Source of site: Searched for "Michael Johnson" Comments: Love the music...especially Mr. Sawyer & Mr. Finn, Rich Like Me... Date: Jul 9, 1997 Time: 11:57 Name: Paul Dutt City & State: Aberdeen, SD Source of site: I looked for it Comments: Come on back to Aberdeen, SD soon! Date: Jul 11, 1997 Time: 11:32 Name: Bob Llewellyn City & State: San Marcos, CA 92069 Source of site: Yahoo Search Comments: I am a longtime fan and fellow songwriter. I met Michael just before his show at "The Roxy" in Los Angeles several years ago. I would be very interested in obtaining some of Michael's early recordings on CD -especially "Dialogue". I would also like to know when his next Southern California concert will be. Keep up the great work! Date: Jul 14, 1997 Time: 03:55 Name: Jim Shelton City & State: Santee, CA Source of site: searching the web Comments: Michael -- It's great to see your web page on the internet! I bought your "Dialogue" album when it first came out. Every time I go to buy a new CD, I look for that album. I have not been able to find it... I'm usually not into buying 'older' music; I like to buy 'current' stuff. But there is just no substitute for your music. Over the last 17 years since I bought "Dialogue", I have been through a lot of adversity. My wife left me 4 years ago. Although I'm very optimistic, I've gained a new appreciation for the heartfelt, somber expressions that "Dialogue" conveyed... I'd love to have that album on CD !!! Thanks for the music you've provided to people like me. Don't let anyone measure the value of your music by the number of albums sold. The value of "Dialogue" is immeasurable to me. Is "Dialogue" on CD??? If so let me know where I can get it! I'm looking forward to your new album in August. Take care... Sincerely, Jim Shelton 619-448-3526 P.S. I'm a singer myself now! I've just starting performing at the young age of 42! I'd love to get some sheet music of your songs. If you come to San Diego let's do a song together (wishful thinking!). Date: Jul 15, 1997 Time: 03:20 Name: Joe & Pat DeCastro City & State: Midway,Utah Source of site: Used Infoseek Comments: Michael has always been one of our favorite artists, and we have wondered why he hasn't become a megastar because he is with us. I got his first album - There is a Breeze in Cambridge, Mass. and have been a fan ever since. The fact that he can out with Bluer than Blue the year we were married cemented his music to our lives. Wish he would tour in Utah! Date: Jul 18, 1997 Time: 08:14 Name: Joe Porretto City & State: Lindenhurst, NY Source of site: Country news group Comments: Is there a fan club.? The Discography is a great help. Is there a 45 or single discography? Any unusual recordings in other formats. When are you coming back to Westbury, LI or other venues in the tri-state area. I'm looking forward to the new album. Best wishes. Joe Date: Jul 20, 1997 Time: 12:36 Name: Brooks Jones City & State: Pasadena, MD Source of site: Altavista search Comments: Saw Michael last night with Mack Bailey at the "King of France". My wife and I were ready to leave after Mack's set - didn't know who Michael was; but after the first couple of songs, decided to stay the evening! A true musician - could see the classical training. A truly great evening, without a single banjo joke ... "John Davidson sucks!" We were sitting in front with our friends (we have our own little musical group) and we all agreed that we wanted to hear more of Michaels work. Want to get his acoustic album releasing in August. That's really it 'cept to say "Thanks for a great night!" Brooks- Date: Jul 20, 1997 Time: 13:39 Name: Kathy Thomas City & State: Hartsel, CO Source of site: oh, just the usual searching... Comments: When are you coming home? To Colorado, I mean. I've seen the white guitar, with Jim on the business end. If you're in the state, please contact me at above email address. I'll have wings. Oh, do you remember the words to "Ponies"? I have two now. "Existentializard"? Don't have any of those. I miss your music, Michael. Date: Jul 20, 1997 Time: 16:31 Name: Patti Petow City & State: Clearwater, FL Source of site: I looked it up myself! Comments: I have been a great fan of your music for many, many years and in all this time, I have never had the opportunity to come out to one of your shows. I am delighted to see such an impressive homepage here and now that I know that you will perform in Athens, GA next month, I hope to be in attendance. I am making a trip up to the Atlanta area for a CD release concert for Claire Lynch, a good friend and former employer of mine. I would like you to have my resume and will send it to you via your AOL address. Thanks for being readily "cyber available!" HA! - Patti Petow Date: Jul 20, 1997 Time: 18:47 Name: Fabiana Andrade City & State: Recife, Brazil Source of site: Looking for Bluer than blue's lyrics Comments: Bluer than blue's the best!!! Date: Jul 21, 1997 Time: 02:07 Name: Lonnie Knight City & State: Mpls MN Source of site: You emailed me... Comments: Great Michael site. I'm looking for photos of Michael and us (Lonnie, Pat, Bill, Scooter) from gigs at Orchestra Hall (Mpls), MN State Fair, or Rockford Illinois (I think the show was part of Riverfront Festival. Any help would be appreciated... Date: Jul 21, 1997 Time: 22:42 Name: Randy City & State: Hawley MN Source of site: searched through yahoo Comments: Great site! Met Michael a few years ago at the Minnesota State Fair - great show! Looking forward to seeing him when he comes back to Minnesota in December. Best to you Michael. Randy and Karen Date: Jul 24, 1997 Time: 13:09 Name: Ed Tober City & State: Hamilton, TX Source of site: yahoo Comments: As a longtime fan, I'm eagerly awaiting the new CD release (please consider including "River Colorado" and "When She Smiled at Him"). I'm also hoping for the early albums being re-issued on CD (if not here, perhaps the Japanese will have the good taste to do so). If any of the other posters to the guest book know how to obtain copies of the first three albums, I would greatly appreciate the information. Thanks, Michael, for twenty years of great music; I'm looking forward to twenty more. Date: Jul 27, 1997 Time: 01:30 Name: Rick Gardner City & State: Graham Kentucky Source of site: Searched with Alta Vista had to sift through a lot of info but finally found it. Comments: Have been a fan for many years and am very happy to have found this site. Heard Michael in concert about 10 years ago. The concert was here in Muhlenberg County Kentucky at the fair grounds. I was working security and was occasionally back stage. During one break, I jokingly asked him if after the concert we could get together and show each other some chords. He said "sure, like the anguished 27th". ....Well, it was funny to me. My favorite entertainers are all male/solo/vocalist/musicians. My taste are somewhat varied but Michael Johnson is on the top of the list. Thank you for this site. Will be checking back regularly. Would like to know more about the author of this site. Date: Jul 27, 1997 Time: 13:49 Name: Claus Peter Rasmussen City & State: DK-2200 Copenhagen, Denmark Source of site: Once again I was surfing the net looking for information on Michael Johnson ...and finally bingo. Nice website by the way - and very much needed! Comments: Greetings from Denmark !!! Dear Michael Johnson I hope you have a chance to read this. I have been a huge fan of yours for many years (boy - time flies) and I would like to thank you for bringing me so many hours of enjoyment with your beautiful music. It is important that you know you have loyal and enthusiastic fans in this part of the world too (Denmark and the rest of Scandinavia that is). And I know most of us have followed your career for many years. I has not been easy - in fact it has been very difficult because your albums are so hard to get hold of. I have just discovered, that I miss no less than four of your albums in my collection. As a big big fan of yours and a hardcore record collector, this is indeed a hard one to swallow. Especially because I am not sure how I can get hold of these albums (and that includes your two latest offerings) - even with all my connections. Any help you can give me would be highly appreciated! I would also like to inform you, that a group of serious lovers of high quality adult oriented pop/rock music here in Denmark recently founded "Danish Friends of Westcoast Music". Our aim is to promote music like yours and ensure a better knowledge, distribution and airplay to the benefit of all of us. In these troubled times (!) such a step seems necessary. We got off to a very good start with a very nice magazine (issue #2 is on the way), a website and many useful contacts (both artists and record companies). More members are joining our (still) small club all the time and we have lots of plans for the future (we are joining forces with similar organizations in France and Japan). We hope you will visit our website(www2.dk-online.dk/users/danish_friends/index.html), and we would be thrilled if you would send us a word (dkfriend@post7.tele.dk or my e-mail address). We will of course include a link to this website on our website, and as soon as I can get hold of a copy of your new album we will do a review. Sincerely your A big fan from Denmark: Claus Peter Rasmussen Norrebrogade 36B 2.tv DK-2200 Copenhagen, Denmark Phone: +45 3536 4061 e-mail: crasmuss@harman.com Date: Jul 28, 1997 Time: 10:02 Name: patrick cusick City & State: halifax, PA Source of site: just got on the machine and looked Comments: I had the privilege of meeting Michael Johnson at the BWI airport about a week ago. I am by no means the kind of person to go up to a celebrity and introduce myself; mainly because few of them really do anything for me. However, I have such respect and admiration for Michael Johnson's work, that I felt like I just had to thank him. At 36 years of age I'm not a kid who simply wanted to meet a star. I didn't want to impose, but again, I just had to thank him for all of the wonderful and moving music as well as his articles on the topic of songwriting. To Mr. Johnson wherever you are sir, again, I thank you. Date: Jul 29, 1997 Time: 14:38 Name: Steve Putman City & State: Bryantown, MD Source of site: search engine Comments: Michael, I caught your performance with Mack Bailey at the King of France Tavern, Annapolis, MD. It was fantastic! I was there to see Mack (a friend of mine), not knowing who he was performing with. Once you began to play and sing, I immediately recognized your distinct and wonderful sound. At the very beginning of your first set, I had to enlighten my party that we were in the presence of a fantastic performer (not that Mack isn't). I would like to catch up on your recording accomplishments since the 70's. Where can I purchase your CD's? I have not been able to find them in the Washington, D.C area. You said that you have produced 14 of them. Being a musician, I am ashamed that I do not own any of them. Help me catch up! Thanks, Steve Putman (301)274-0770 P.S. During the set break, did you really step outside to smoke a cigar? If so, what brand? It would make a great article for letter for Cigar Aficionado. Date: Jul 29, 1997 Time: 17:01 Name: brent campbell City & State: columbus, in 47203 Source of site: yahoo search Comments: saw you with allison krauss in Indy and you were great. Date: Jul 30, 1997 Time: 20:11 Name: Patti Petow City & State: Clearwater, FL Source of site: Radar Comments: Hi - This is my 2nd visit to this site and I would like to comment to Michael that I was quite touched by his, "Thoughts On Perseverance." It hit home in a big way and I am hoping that you see this message and drop me a line at AOL. I would like the opportunity to share some of my experiences with you. Hope to hear from you! Date: Jul 31, 1997 Time: 23:45 Name: Jim City & State: Houston, TX (For now, prev SDak, Minn. NDak, Colorado) Source of site: Searched for "Michael Johnson" Comments: I've been a fan of your music since I saw you in a coffee shop in Brookings South Dakota probably in about 1975 or so. We recently moved to Houston and I came across two albums, Dialogue & the Michael Johnson Album. Unfortunately my turntable does not work at the moment, but I do have some tunes on tape. I would really like to find some of your new and old tunes on CD's. I have one song that has stuck in my mind for 20+ years, I sing it when I'm enjoying life "Ain't Dis Da Life" delux - I think. My wife has only heard your albums, but I recall this song from hearing you in person. She believes we had this one on a album, but I think it's just from me singing it over the 15 years we have been married. Some of my fav songs are "Dancin' Tonight", "Twenty-Five Words or Less", and "Blackmail" and one I recall from your live performance called "drop the big one now". Anyway, it is great to see this page on the web and I look forward to finding more of your EXCELLENT music in the stores and maybe sometime soon I can find you in person. Just missed you, as we were in Alamosa, Colorado about the time you performed in Colorado. If you see this note, Thanks for the great music. Keep it coming. Date: Aug 1, 1997 Time: 16:59 Name: Brian D. Schroeder, MD City & State: Kalamazoo, MI Source of site: Been Looking for an MJ site for a year... Comments: First heard Michael Johnson at the University of South Dakota in 1979...Live that is. I've got old scratchy records and worn out tapes of ALL his stuff and I've been looking for a way to replace them. Any hints? My musical inspiration. Date: Aug 4, 1997 Time: 00:31 Name: Jim Ferron City & State: Knoxville, TN Source of site: Alta Vista Comments: Michael ... I spoke with you by phone recently. Mark Pritcher (current president of the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) picked up a couple more of your (used records) for me in Nashville: I hope to get them tomorrow night. I'd love to see you perform in Knoxville. Do you have any promo material that you might send to me that I could use to get the attention of local promoters? My address is: 4701 Asheville Hwy., #E-7, Knoxville 37914. Sorry I missed the Bluebird Cafe; I just found the listing on your home page. I was also sorry that you weren't at the convention this year. Hope to see you perform one of these days ... Sincerely, Jim Ferron Date: Aug 7, 1997 Time: 00:59 Name: John Ousley City & State: Colorado Springs, Colorado Source of site: I knew it was around, so I just kept looking. I finally narrowed it down to Michael and guitar Comments: I have enjoyed your music for years. I saw you perform in Colorado Springs last Nov and I enjoyed even more than I thought and I had very high expectations. I am looking forward to your next release. Date: Aug 7, 1997 Time: 10:41 Name: Barbara M. Strauch City & State: Maspeth, New York Source of site: Surfing! Comments: Michael, Here's hoping you have a very Happy Birthday tomorrow! May the year ahead of you be filled with lots of happiness and good health. You deserve all of life's finest things for bringing so much joy to so many people with your music! With Best Wishes Always, Barbara Date: Aug 8, 1997 Time: 00:20 Name: Betsy Kaske City & State: Rockford, ILL Source of site: Comments: Date: Aug 8, 1997 Time: 03:44 Name: Brian Pearson City & State: Schererville, IN...just outside Chicago Source of site: Michael's one of my favorites, took a chance and surfed right in! Comments: Michael, I can only hope that you do read these from time to time. Since 1978, (I was only 11) I knew I had come across quite a talent. You are one of my musical heroes. Your writing, phrasing and overall playing are nothing but top notch. Being in the music biz myself it really aggravates me that artists such as yourself do not get the respect you truly deserve. I have a friend that works for MS Distribution in Chicago, his name is Steve Gloss and he told me you might be getting the rights to put out your EMI material. Is this a possibility? Please come to Chicagoland soon. By the way I am a huge fan of the WestCoast Sound, session vets like Bill Champlin, Bobby Caldwell, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, Randy Goodrum (I think you know him), Ricky Petersen, etc. and I just wanted to tell you that "Lifetime Guarantee" is a classic west-coast album. I know that was a little different recording for you but I just wanted to let you know that I have turned many people on to that release. Thanks for all the great music! A huge fan, Brian Pearson Date: Aug 9, 1997 Time: 05:23 Name: Frank Aue City & State: Berlin, Germany Source of site: accidentally and very lucky ... from Yahoo ! Comments: Okay, here's my story : being a boy aged 16 I found my first Michael Johnson-album in Tenerife, Spain ... pure luck ... I sometimes tend to just try. Back home in Berlin I totally fell for his music. Good luck was, there used to be a shop here in Berlin, providing country music and specials from the US. I ordered all of Michael's albums available at that time and was lucky enough to find the CD's that have been released ever since. Oh, how happy I am I found this page! Two questions, that somebody probably knows the answers to: 1.) I've heard Michael's recent release was a Christmas' album. (???) 2.) Was the Michael McDonald, that Michael collaborated with on the composing of "Let Me Go Back Home" from the "Home Free" album the well-knows former Doobie Brothers- and Steely Dan-member who is also known for his many duets with people such as Patti LaBella, James Ingram, David Pack ? That's what I would guess, as Michael had also worked with Randy Goodrum and other assorted cracks. I love your music and I hope there are tons of music ahead, we all may look forward to .... Frankie Date: Aug 13, 1997 Time: 19:40 Name: Claus Peter Rasmussen City & State: Birkerod, Denmark Source of site: been here before Comments: Oh boy ...just got hold of "Departure" today, which was not difficult actually compared to all the other albums I have found through the years here in Denmark and in the US. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! A truly wonderful timeless album. I really think, it suits you to be out of the "country style" (although those albums were great too). I hope to catch you live someday - but I guess we have to do some preparing work here in Denmark. Sincerely yours Claus Peter Rasmussen Copenhagen, Denmark Date: Aug 16, 1997 Time: 00:09 Name: Scott Mateer City & State: Nashville Tn. Source of site: saw a post in country newsgroup Comments: the website is a Godsend for M.J. fans...the music over the years is a soundtrack to most of the smiles and tears of my last 20 years..can't wait to hear the NEW record..and im waiting for fall to roll around and as we near the holiday season i will really feel like it is Christmas the first time i hear "This Time of Year"..thank you m.j. a lot of us survived the last few years will the lifeboat of your voice and songs... may 97 be th best year of your life and career Date: Aug 16, 1997 Time: 13:42 Name: GLORIA LOVELL City & State: DENVER, COLO Source of site: LOOKIN' AROUND AND FOUND YA!!!!!!!! Comments: Hi, Hoping you'll be around soon. I'm doing a lot of traveling, maybe I'll get lucky and run into you. Give me a call. Miss you Date: Aug 17, 1997 Time: 21:53 Name: Craig Miller City & State: Chicago, Illinois Source of site: Searched for "Bluer Than Blue". Couldn't find MJ. Comments: Michael, I speak to you every time you perform in Chicago. Last Old Town School performance I asked you why that "Love is a Cross" song wasn't on the new CD. Sorry, this is your best CD that I have heard. I've tried a number of times to figure out how you play "Unconditionally" but can't quite get it. I was moved by your monologue about when to quit. May I say that my new wife and myself love you as a performer and can't wait until you come back (Still trying to figure out why you were a warm-up for that girl). We don't see many live acts anymore (getting old?-38) but every time you are here we're so excited to hear you play. So, please, please don't quit! You provide a lot of joy for a lot of people with your gift. There's a core of about 6 of us that always go to see you when you are here, and you have provided all of us with very moving performances. Best Regards, Craig and Marlene Miller Date: Aug 21, 1997 Time: 18:55 Name: Michael Sebastian City & State: San Diego, California Source of site: Altavista Comments: Michael, I've been a fan since the 70s. I've called dozens, literally "dozens," of music stores for your earlier material. My "Michael Johnson Album" cassette has finally gone South. And, through a series of moves, I've misplaced your other casettes. Is it true that your earlier material is out of print (on CD)? I was able to fine "one" of your songs on a compilation CD ("Hits of the 70s, Vol. 21,") which only had "Bluer Than Blue." But how do I get digital copies of your other music? I am so damned annoyed that these "music stores" don't carry your CDs. Thanks. Mike, San Diego, CA Date: Aug 23, 1997 Time: 10:26 Name: Phil Benton City & State: Pensacola Florida Source of site: Your Email Comments: Cindy finally reloaded Page off Wed and now Works fine. Thanks will keep up frequently. Great info from Discography for old Albums. Do you have any source for out of print Albums or reissue Cds I would like to replace my albums if you know a good source. Date: Aug 25, 1997 Time: 19:05 Name: Rosean Amick City & State: Eagan, MN Source of site: you gave it to me....hehehe Comments: Thanks for inviting me to this site. i really loved reading your comments, impressions and life/career story. can't wait till December. Date: Aug 26, 1997 Time: 18:58 Name: Steve City & State: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Source of site: Through Folk Alliance Links Comments: Hi Michael & Michael's Fans- I also am a longtime fan. I believe I saw Michael first at Ravinia Park near Chicago (perhaps a singer/songwriter extravaganza-heard Red Grammer there for the 1st time too). At any rate, I also really, really enjoyed seeing Michael at the Rockford Folk Festival in 1994(?). At Rockford, the workshops were in a little church-no amplification required. Michael sang and talked (with two others) about his craft. 'Twas truly a blessing to have been there. Here's my question: I can't get several of the songs from the "Ain't Dis Da Life" album out of my head-even after all these years. PLEASE, please reissue the old albums on CD. I have the records, but I also have kids and a dog. I love them all (records, kids, dogs, etc.), but they're not compatible. Enjoy the new stuff too, but Michael is best in person!! Those records are close. Acoustically, Steve Date: Aug 28, 1997 Time: 19:41 Name: Hector Santiano City & State: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Source of site: I like it! 'Looks professionally done. Comments: I'd just like to know if you can add or at least send me lyrics of "Bluer than Blue". thanks! -- hec Date: Sep 2, 1997 Time: 11:03 Name: Jim Aquino City & State: Edison New Jersey Source of site: Yahoo Comments: I just want to say that you're albums on CD are one of the hardest to find in my country (Philippines) In fact, even here in NJ, you're not listed in those in-house computers or on the racks. I'm looking forward to the Sept.9 issue of NOW & THEN. I already have two additional orders from the guys back home. Thanks. Date: Sep 3, 1997 Time: 00:14 Name: John DiPersio City & State: Framingham, Ma Source of site: Yahoo Search Comments: Michael, Bought your new CD, "Then & Now", last week. I love the acoustic format. I'm planning on flying out to Erie, PA to see you play at the Warner Theater in September. It would be great to see you closer to home in New England someday. You can add me to the list of fans who want to see your earlier LP's/Cassettes on CD. Keep on putting the beautiful music out and I'll keep on buying it. Sincerely, John Date: Sep 6, 1997 Time: 15:37 Name: Amy Eggert City & State: Brookfield, Wisconsin Source of site: surfin Comments: Michael, great to see you on the web, Look forward to your next visit to the area. Amy Date: Sep 6, 1997 Time: 16:37 Name: Eric Larsen City & State: Greeley, CO Source of site: surfed Comments: Any chance "Then and Now" transcriptions will be in book format so that we might play as well as listen? Date: Sep 9, 1997 Time: 20:28 Name: Walt Simonds City & State: Daytona Beach, Florida Source of site: inside new album - 'Then & Now' Comments: I loved the new album, I just got it today, and it's almost as good as hearing him live. Date: Sep 10, 1997 Time: 15:53 Name: Michael J City & State: nashville, TN Source of site: A friend Comments: Hey friend, I was hoping to be the 1,000th entry but I guess that's for another. The new CD does look good to me in the discography page. I'll email you tonight while I'm packing. See you Mj Date: Sep 10, 1997 Time: 22:23 Name: Eric Sadoun City & State: Longwood, Florida Source of site: Great, Very rich and very easy to use Comments: Please, help me, I'm crazy about the song "Rosalee". I have visited all your links and none of them sells the album "Home Free". Please tell me where I could find it, cd, cassette, vinyl whatever but I got to have it. Thank you for your help. Eric. Date: Sep 15, 1997 Time: 08:21 Name: Kristy A. Meineke City & State: 2782 Observatory Ave. #2 Cincinnati, Ohio 45208 Source of site: Then and Now CD cover Comments: I had a fire in my home and the copy of Wings was burned in the fire. I truly loved that CD and was very sad to find that it was no longer in print. If you could please send me information on how I might obtain that CD. Thank you very much for years of amazing music! Date: Sep 15, 1997 Time: 13:11 Name: Kathleen Davis City & State: Clinton, Oklahoma Source of site: Then & Now CD Comments: Would like to acquire "The Michael Johnson Album". Date: Sep 17, 1997 Time: 22:09 Name: Nick Marcario City & State: Staten Island, New York Source of site: Liner notes from "Then and Now" Comments: The only bad thing about a new Michael Johnson release, is that now I have to wait for another one (please make it soon). I think this album is great. I find it to be a very comfortable album. I only wish that radio would have the courage to play it. All the best.... Nick Marcario New York Date: Sep 17, 1997 Time: 23:09 Name: Kyle City & State: Source of site: Alta Vista Comments: Excellent site! I heard "That's That" on the radio twice and knew that I had to find out more about the singer. This site has told me all I EVER wanted to know about Michael Johnson. Thanks again! Date: Sep 18, 1997 Time: 00:22 Name: Brian Vartanian City & State: Sunset Beach,Ca. Source of site: Stumbled upon it in a country music newsgroup Comments: Found this site & bought "Then & Now" today ~ I'm over the moon! I'm a long time admirer & fan.Had only one opportunity to see him live in the mid-80's at an outdoor country music festival in So. California & was immediately taken in by his unique voice & polished delivery.In less than 10 minutes I realized that he was probably THE most underrated guitarist in pop/country music ~ his abilities far beyond the somewhat narrow confines of these two musical genres. In short,a true artist with that indefinable "it" that separates the truly talented from the also-rans. Date: Sep 18, 1997 Time: 13:24 Name: Steve Westbrook City & State: Atlanta,Ga Source of site: Yahoo Comments: Thanks for helping me find "The best of MJ" cassette. A special young lady friend of mine had been looking for a copy of "I Will Whisper your Name" for several years. You made her very happy !! Thanks Date: Sep 19, 1997 Time: 15:25 Name: Michael Munk City & State: Portland, OR Source of site: I've been searching [Web Crawler] for a year!! Comments: I'm having great difficulty locating copies of "That's That" & "Michael Johnson" CD's. Those that I had I gave away to people I turned on to Michael Johnson. Any help finding outlets that may still have new or used copies of these albums would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Portland, OR and am having no luck. Any outlets in Nashville that would be good bets? Hope to see Michael in Portland, OR again -- the last performance was a great privilege to attend. Date: Sep 20, 1997 Time: 00:19 Name: Stuart Graham City & State: Palmdale California Source of site: Album Jacket " Now and Then Comments: Where can I order prior albums? Date: Sep 21, 1997 Time: 06:54 Name: Kathy Diemer City & State: Houston, Texas Source of site: posting in rec.music.folk Comments: Back in 1973, a good friend gave me one of his extra copies of "There Is A Breeze". I was impressed by Michael's singing and playing, and went on over the next several years to seek out "Ain't This Da Life" and "For All You Mad Musicians". These are still some of my favorite records of all time. Which is why it disappoints me so to come to this site and verify that the Michael Johnson who made THOSE records is the same Michael Johnson who did "Bluer Than Blue". Though I'm glad that a guy who gave me so much musical pleasure finally made some real dough in the business, I still don't care for the smarmy AOR sound of "Bluer...". When John Lennon met Elvis Presley in the 60s, he told Elvis that he would like it if he went back to making his old kind of record. Of course, by then Elvis was so far in the Colonel's pocket that this would never happen. Many of you Michael fans may disagree, but this is the challenge I extend to Michael. It's not just that I prefer that sound, but that he was one of my favorite musicians until "Bluer...". Date: Sep 21, 1997 Time: 18:39 Name: Steve Radcliff City & State: Ayer, MA Source of site: searching for Michael Johnson on the internet Comments: MJ is my favorite singer/guitar player. How can I get any of his older stuff on CD or tape? Will we still be hearing him on the country stations or is his format changing? Date: Sep 22, 1997 Time: 17:05 Name: Drew Jansen City & State: Minneapolis, Minnesota Source of site: Liner notes from "Then and Now" Comments: Great new album. I was expecting to hear the old versions of the hits with just one new cut (s.o.p. for "Greatest Hits" packages), but was pleasantly surprised to hear all the new treatments. The intimacy of the production took me back to those cold January evenings in college when Mr. Johnson would play his annual concert at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. Now....what do you think the chances would be of something along the lines of a box set with most or all of the earlier albums included? Sure would be nice to hear "Ain't Dis Da Life" without all the surface noise that's crept on to my LPs (look it up, young ones!) over the years. Date: Sep 23, 1997 Time: 17:30 Name: Harriet Hawkins City & State: Oak Park, Illinois (Chicago) Source of site: Then & Now Album cover Comments: Hi - this internet stuff is pretty amazing. Glad to see you are still playing - too bad none of the listed dates are Chicago. I'm still a nurse, am going back to school and have a 4 year old son - so I stay out of trouble. Enjoyed the new album but your first couple are still my favorites. Harriet Date: Sep 24, 1997 Time: 15:32 Name: Pal Farinella City & State: San Diego, California Source of site: searched Comments: I am a huge fan of Michael and his music, I grew up listening to him in minnesota, have seen him perform many times, from the Paul Bunyun Playhouse in Bemidji MN, to Orchestra hall on the 26th every year for a long time. I'd love to know how to get old cd's and also when a new cd is going to be available Date: Sep 25, 1997 Time: 21:55 Name: C Tatarka City & State: CA Source of site: Search Engine Comments: Great Site...appreciate the work of whomever created/maintains it. Saw MJ in concert in Alaska with "Hobo Jim" about a year ago. Thanks for the site! Date: Sep 30, 1997 Time: 09:49 Name: Cesar Paes Barreto City & State: Belm - Par - Brasil Source of site: searching on Altavista Comments: I love the song "Bluer than Blue" and I'm trying to find it in midi format. Is it possible? If yes, please send me the www address or send me the file by e-mail. Thanks, Cesar Date: Sep 30, 1997 Time: 12:47 Name: Kimberly Osland City & State: St. Paul, MN Source of site: From liner notes of "Then and Now" Comments: What a GREAT site! VERY complete!! I've been a fan since I heard you play at Gustavus Adolphus College in 1987 and have only missed one GAC show since. My Gustie friends and I are hooked for life! (You once sang "Photographs and Memories" in honor of my birthday, at the request of one of my friends - thank you *so* much! Talk about a wonderful memory.) Can't wait until the whole discography is available on CD. We Gusties will keep spreading the word. (And the taped copies of those hard-to-find records!) Kim Osland Date: Sep 30, 1997 Time: 12:44 Name: Dominic Mendiola City & State: Metro manila, Philippines Source of site: serach Comments: hey michael i like ur song i will always love u. i love that song very much but unfortunately for me i can't find a cd of that song or album cause they told me it's already paced out here in the Philippines. can u make me a wav file of the whole song. please i'm begging u. or for better performance make it an mpeg3 file. thank you very much. i'll be waiting Date: Oct 1, 1997 Time: 14:41 Name: Jay D. Myers MD City & State: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Source of site: searching for guitar music to play. Thought I would start by searching the name of one of my favorite artists Comments: Surprized at how easy the site was to find. I'm still searching for music. Date: Oct 1, 1997 Time: 16:22 Name: Jessica Baron Turner City & State: Santa Cruz, California Source of site: your invitation Comments: Michael, there's too much to say for right now having just viewed your site. I have to go buy a door before our carpenter retires his hammer for his guitar and a road tour as a "solo performer" tomorrow. Isn't life strange? I'll write you tomorrow. As ever, Jessica Date: Oct 2, 1997 Time: 17:27 Name: Lindsay Thomas City & State: Northampton, MA Source of site: Yahoo Comments: i'm quite impressed! so when's the next time michael is coming to the pioneer valley? i'll be back in tennessee for christmas...don't know if i'll get to go to franklin but i hope to. i bookmarked this site and will check it often... Date: Oct 3, 1997 Time: 01:16 Name: Heidi Sandner & George Vandling City & State: Whitewater, WI 53190 Source of site: Comments: Hi Michael-See you in Cedarburg in '98-coming to fort Atkinson????? Date: Oct 3, 1997 Time: 16:54 Name: Ray Sousa City & State: Tewksbury, MA Source of site: Looked for it based upon "Then & Now" Comments: Have every LP, but want all the early stuff reissued. Hope you get the rights - always think it's unfortunate that musicians loose control off their material - especially when the label takes it out of print. Did notice my cover of "There is a breeze" is different than the one pictured on the web site. Glad you've perservered! We all must. And unfortunately, many of us are doing things we barely like to do at all. OK, we may have more financial security, but we won't be leaving much behind or touching others like you have. Keep going!!! Date: Oct 5, 1997 Time: 22:58 Name: ilene ford City & State: 6 Princeton Drive, Shamong, NJ 08088-8694 Source of site: on the insert from the "Then and Now" cd Comments: Dear Michael, Ever since I heard Bluer Than Blue I have been a fan of yours. I have all of your CDs and I love your voice, guitar and music. It is very annoying to me that no radio station in the area plays your stuff and that I have to play your CDs for friends in order for them to know who you are and what you sound like. Thank goodness my husband keeps track of every new CD release and buys me my favorites when they come out. He just got me Then & Now last Tuesday when it came out and I have been playing it non-stop. We were both a little skeptical about a "remake" CD, but boy were we wrong. This CD is now my favorite of yours. The simplicity of the songs is perfect, and your voice and guitar have never sounded better. For some reason when I hear the beginning of Almost Like Being in Love, I feel like crying (I still don't know why). I'll Always Love You is beautiful, and reminds me of something Don McLean could have sung around the time of "And I Love You So". You and Allison Kraus are a perfect fit on Whenever I Call You Friend. I have Kenny Loggins' version and like it, but the simpler, slower style of yours is much more my style and the harmonies are a treat to listen to. Boy do I wish I could see you in concert, but according to the schedule I'm not one of the lucky ones. We live about 25 miles from Philadelphia, and 90 miles from New York, which is where I would hope to find you one of these days. Are you ever on TV shows that I may be missing? It's so hard to find the artists I like since they don't fall into a set category like country, rock, etc. I am also a big fan of Maura O'Connell, Mary Black, Cheryl Wheeler, Greg Trooper, Rosanne Cash and Gary Frenay -- artists who are hard to find on radio stations or in concert halls, at least where I live. I am grateful for the ICE newsletter which tells us about all new releases, regardless of what type of music, so that I can buy my favorite music and listen to my heart's content. My husband and I have about 4,000 CDs (mostly rock, folk, and strange imports) and people think we are crazy for spending so much money on music (but hey, there are worse things to spend money on, right?). Thank you for giving me so much happiness over the years and thanks especially for this latest CD, which has given me so much joy over the past couple of weeks. Please know that your music really touches people like me, and we feel very fortunate that you are out there sharing your gift with us. Please try to get to the Philadelphia area one of these days, or let me know where I can see (hear) you on TV or radio. Thank you again for the music. Take care, and have a good fall. - ilene Date: Oct 7, 1997 Time: 15:08 Name: Ginny Gano City & State: Washington, D.C. Source of site: Looking for Michael's name Comments: Always loved his music, even when he was back with the Mitchell Trio. I first met him at Denison University back in the 60s! Then saw him again in Georgetown at the Cellar Door. Michael, if you read these, do you ever run into my friend Stuart Harris anymore? Hope you are well. Maybe next time I drive to a concert to see you, my car won't die. Hope all is well, See you on Nashville network every so often. Date: Oct 7, 1997 Time: 18:44 Name: Heidi Sandner and George Vandling City & State: Whitewater, WI Source of site: Comments: I just heard about your brother from Gil Plotkin who was on hold with Joe Delucia when you called him. I just want you to know how bad I feel for you and I'll say a prayer for him for what that may be worth. I hope to see you at the Cedarburg Show when you reschedule for January. My heart and thoughts are with you! Love, Heidi Date: Oct 9, 1997 Time: 12:42 Name: Jeff Hickey City & State: Vancouver, BC Source of site: through Jason Nieh's site Comments: Michael, we've met a couple times. No reason for you to remember. I'm a friend of Russ Pahl's. I heard you do a show one night at an Elk's Club, or was it a Moose Club, or was it.... oh to hell with it, it was some kind of damn club full of inebriated California cowboys, in San Luis Obispo, CA. I still tell people that it was the most amazing, hardest rocking show I have ever seen by a solo performer. And I still mean it. You had those folks eating out of your hand. Glad to see you're soldiering on. Nice web site. Clean design. Glad to hear you're trying to secure the rights for some of your old recordings. I got separated from my copy of There Is a Breeze a long time ago, and I've missed it ever since. I'll bet the saga of trying to obtain the rights is worthy of an article of the cautionary sort, aimed at naive young performers. I see you're going to Alaska. Vancouver is on the way. How many butts in how many seats does it take to get you to town? Best of luck. Jeff Hickey Date: Oct 12, 1997 Time: 11:37 Name: Jim Cowan City & State: Grand Ledge Michigan Source of site: Alta Vista search engine Comments: I see you are going to be in Harbor Springs Michigan at the Lambs Inn Retreat songwriters workshop. Is there any chance you'll be playing nearby? I see a TBA scheduled in Traverse City for Nov. 9th. I live about 4 hours away so making arrangements ahead of time to be there would be nice. Thanks, Jim Cowan Date: Oct 12, 1997 Time: 15:14 Name: tim peterson City & State: 3 charles river ct wellesley ma 02181 Source of site: then and now album Comments: we have seen you in concert about 10 times in minnesota chicago and boston areas. please come back out ot boston we hope to hear from you soon my wife and i love ghost in this house you are the best musician we know good luck getting a record company to promote you more do not give up Date: Oct 13, 1997 Time: 01:44 Name: Eric Parry City & State: Delta, BC Canada Source of site: From New CD liner Comments: Just to let u know that I first heard Michael on CMTV in the 1980's and have been waitin a long time for this CD. Are these new cuts, or are they the originals? I have not been able to track down any of his CD's up here except for this one, and I am really glad I found it. Thanks, Michael, and how about a Canadian gig? - Eric Date: Oct 13, 1997 Time: 15:27 Name: Gil Plotkin City & State: Thiensville, WI Source of site: Heidi, of course !! Comments: What a treat to find this site.I was just saying to Joe Delucia the other day, how much I enjoy mixing your sound when you play in Cedarburg ...... I then removed my knee from his chest, and he agreed!! This is not work; it's pure pleasure. You know what you mean to all of us. I look forward to January. Gil Date: Oct 17, 1997 Time: 23:40 Name: Mark Stalnecker City & State: Wallingford, PA. Source of site: Purchase of album Then & Now Comments: I would like to book Michael for a Personal "concert" for a 25Th wedding anniversary. Will pay expenses + regular fee. Please contact if he is available in Philadelphia, PA area summer of 1998. Cost is negotiable. Pls advise if MJ does this. e-mail stalsm @aol.com or mail : Mark Stalnecker 9 Briarcrest Dr. Wallingford, PA. 19086 Been an Mj fan for 20 years. If possible, would also like to know how to buy cassette/CD of all MJ albums going back to 1973. Regards. MS Date: Oct 20, 1997 Time: 00:25 Name: Brian Pearson City & State: Highland, Indiana Source of site: Comments: John Denver... Though I was never a huge fan of yours I admired and respected you as a person You stood up for concerns and issues that still exist today You made a difference, people took note and you laid a lot of the groundwork It's not right that the press took shots at you over the past few years Everybody has problems and you showed us that "you too" were human God took you way too soon, you will be missed... "Far Out Man" Date: Oct 20, 1997 Time: 03:11 Name: Hirofumi Tokutake City & State: Tokyo.Japan Source of site: from new album then and now. Comments: i am big fun of M.J since 70's i met you last year in bluebird cafe. Date: Oct 20, 1997 Time: 20:52 Name: Brian Vartanian City & State: Sunset Beach, Ca. Source of site: Comments: I have the C.D. entitled "Michael Johnson"(1991) for sale. If interested contact me at the e-mail address above. Date: Oct 21, 1997 Time: 18:22 Name: Carol Guerriero City & State: Livonia MI Source of site: liner notes in "then and now" Comments: I just want to say thanks...I've been a fan for twenty years and look forward to each new recording and song. So thanks Michael, for everything that's been and will be... Date: Oct 22, 1997 Time: 21:34 Name: Paddy Rose City & State: Ettrick WI Source of site: I looked for it. (Yahoo helped) Comments: I first heard "For All You Mad Musicians" while attending Lawrence University in Appleton, WI in the fall of 1976. I was a young folkie, looking for good material. I moved to Minneapolis in '78, and spent more time than I'd like to admit sitting with my guitar in my girlfriend's car outside a bungalow on Tonkawood Trail (for a longer story, ask me how I got the address) trying to get my courage up enough to go to the door. I never did. The first live concert for me was at St. Catherine's in St. Paul. It was damn near twenty below. And just before the encore of "Here Comes the Sun", came the observation that "...A guy with a set of jumper cables could make a few extra bucks tonight." I performed a couple of times at the Trempealeau Hotel, and got to know Bill & Jim a bit. When they leased the Rivoli Theater in La Crosse for concert events, and the first performer was MJ, I told Bill King that I couldn't afford to pay him very much to let me be the opening act. (Smith & Mayer opened instead, but I got to see the concert.) So, anyway, to make a long story... I've sung tons of your songs. Now, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, and will probably have to slow (if not cease) performing. I'd like to play for you. Gimme a call, we'll have a cup of coffee or something. Paddy Rose 22726 S. Main St. Ettrick WI 54627 Date: Oct 23, 1997 Time: 20:22 Name: Scott City & State: Source of site: Bought his new CD :-) Comments: Wow, I'm so glad to see you're on the Web! Hopefully more people will discover you and your beautiful songs. I just wanted you to know that you're one of the best. I was just wondering though... Why leave "I will whisper your name" off the new collection??? I'm glad you included "give me wings"...which is just about the best song, ever! :-) I can't imagine anybody else being ever to touch the way you've done these songs. You made them your own and few can do that. Your talent is a gift to all who hear it. Thank you. Scott. Date: Oct 23, 1997 Time: 21:05 Name: Scott City & State: Source of site: looked and looked and looked...bought the album and bam! Comments: Me again... I just noticed you were working on getting the rights to your recordings. Isn't there a "best of" collection available on RCA? I was looking it up on Blockbuster's Site a few weeks ago. It had "The moon is still over..." Give Me wings" I will whisper your name" and others...Before I run down and 'special order' this CD, is it still available? By the way...can we all dream for a Box Set?! That would be wonderful. I mean c'mon, Dan Folgelberg now has one...I like Dan and all but, so many people out there WANT your music, but can't FIND it. Seems some goofy record rep would pick up on this. Also, "I'll always love you" off the new CD is wonderful! I understand it's actually an older song of yours, but it's new to me. It's obvious by reading all of these posts, that your fans think you're the greatest. One more thing...I would REALLY like to find "This time of year"(always makes me cry!) and "Upon a Christmas Eve" on CD...anybody out there know where I can find them? Thanks! Date: Oct 23, 1997 Time: 23:33 Name: Rusty Gardner City & State: Greenville KY Source of site: rlg homepage Comments: Hello, I had the pleasure of seeing Michael in concert at the fair grounds in Muhlenberg County Kentucky, about 10 years ago. Michael performed alone just him and his guitar it was an awesome show. Now the good part I was in charge of security for the event and assigned my self to Michael personally. I spent quiet a bit of time with him. He is a great performer and a super guy. I hope to meet him again someday. Date: Oct 23, 1997 Time: 23:12 Name: Hank Beukema City & State: Nyack,NY Source of site: TNN Comments: I find Michael Johnson to be one of the purest singer and guitar players in America today and wish he got more attention and airplay.Thank God for TNN once in a while.We miss him at the Turning Point in Piermont,NY and hope to catch him again soon.It's great to hear about the Then and Now album and I can't wait to get it.He also seems to be one of the real people in the industry and am glad to see he is healthy again.Much thanks for a great career. Date: Oct 24, 1997 Time: 00:55 Name: Beverly A. Brooks City & State: Rogersville, TN Source of site: I saw you on "Today's Country" on TNN! Comments: I learned a lot watching that show... I knew the songs that were mentioned; knew them and loved them - but I never knew you wrote some of them! Especially "Bluer Than Blue"... I've sung that with the radio myself, many times over... I never drove a Volkswagon though! That wasn't me at the red light years ago! One thing I'm going to do after seeing you on "Today's Country" is to look for more of your music - I'd love to hear more of the classical stuff... I'm into all kinds of music. I started a little regional music magazine from home a couple of years ago, and I've had country, rock, gospel, and heavy metal all in the same issue. Most of the artists in my magazine are unsigned talent - I'm trying to be sort of a stepping stone for new artists. I've also had interviews with more established artists, such as Billy Greer of KANSAS, and STRUTTER, a KISS tribute band. I must admit, an issue featuring an interview with Michael Johnson would be VERY nice... not to drop hints or anything... but seriously - if there's any possibility of that happening, please let me know - I'd be thrilled to feature you in my magazine! You can check out my home page on AOL - it's got some basic information about it (Soundcheck Magazine), and I could also mail you a copy to look over if you want. My home page is members.aol.com/bevbrooks/index.html at least I think I've got that right... it's bad when you're not sure how to get to your own webpage! About the magazine - my circulation isn't very high, but I try to make sure each issue looks better than the last. I'm not doing this for money; I'm doing what I love best... music, writing and photography... plus I now have 3 part-time jobs besides the magazine!!! It's rough getting started, isn't it? It's all worth it in the long run though - maybe I'll be one of those lucky few who can do what they love most and make a living at it. Don't care if I get rich from it or not - I just want to be able to say I believe in what I'm doing. Whew - guess I'd better step down from my soapbox now and send this... thank you for taking the time to read this over, and I hope to hear from you sometime in the near future! Take care... Beverly Date: Oct 24, 1997 Time: 11:32 Name: Lori Sandelin City & State: 3706 Greysolon Place Duluth, MN 55804 Source of site: Yahoo Search Engine, TNN Comments: A year ago last summer, Michael was here to perform a concert outside--he took my name and said he would find a copy of his CD "Wings" and either send it to me, or make it possible for me to buy one--I never heard from him. I have always wondered what happened, because I know he is sincere about his promises. If you are able to find out anything about this, could you please let me know? I love his music!!!!! Date: Oct 25, 1997 Time: 05:48 Name: Dennis Yanos City & State: Honolulu, HI Source of site: looking for Michael Johnson info through YAHOO Comments: Michael, I've been a fan of yours since I heard Bluer Than Blue in the summer of 1978. Since then I had become a GREAT FAN of your music and have purchased all of your albums, along with the previous released materials such as There is A Breeze, Ain't This Da Life, etc. I love your voice/phrasing/guitar work!!! I'm happy that I've come across this web-site---I wish you'd come to Hawaii to do a concert. There are many songs that I think are classics such as Bluer than Blue, Rosalee, I'll Always Love You, Dirty Hands and Dirty Faces. There were many times that I'd play all of your albums in a row during listening sessions! I only knew of your recent release just earlier this week, and no stores have it here locally. Your cds here have been far and few. I'm going to order the cds directly from Intersound. Your number #1 fan here in Hawaii. Aloha!!! Please book a concert here VERY SOON, PLEASE... Date: Oct 26, 1997 Time: 15:18 Name: Steve Atkins City & State: Decatur Alabama Source of site: Album liner notes Comments: I don' t know where to begin except to say you and I have a history that goes back to 1978 and "bluer"...I was an 18 year old DJ who was one of many who played it on pop music; but I was really taken in by your music...I bought your 1974 (or '73) album and have just today bought "Then & Now". I followed the move to country willingly and was really impressed with your interpretation of the genre...my elation has indeed been grand with all of your music, even "Lifetime Guarantee"!! Thank you so much and I hope to one day get to hear you live. I'd really like a tour list if available to be present at a show. Thank you for all the fine music!! Steve Atkins (True Fan) Date: Oct 28, 1997 Time: 14:07 Name: Dennis Yanos City & State: Honolulu, HI Source of site: Yahoo Comments: the best singer I have ever heard!!! Date: Oct 29, 1997 Time: 14:55 Name: Lucia Terrell City & State: Lexington, KY Source of site: Off of the new CD, Then & Now Comments: Please tell Michael that if he is ever in Lexington, KY and needs a limo to please call me. I work for Gold Shield limousine in the office and as a chauffeur. We drive every year in Nashville at the CMA's and this year was my fourth year driving for the award. I have driven many artists (country & other) and would enjoy driving for him because I have followed his music career for many years. Date: Oct 29, 1997 Time: 15:12 Name: kristin lawhorn City & State: long beach CA Source of site: netsearch Comments: My brother and I used to play around the house singing "That's That" and "Give Me Wings" when we were in elementary school. He used to shut me up and turn up the radio: "Shhhhh...It's Michael Johnson!" I'm a 21 yr. old student/guitarist/DJ at Cal State Univ. Long Beach now and have been in search of reproductions that are no longer in print. I saw you play with Alison Krauss at the Wiltern in LA in '96 and was flooded with old memories of your music playing in our house. You truly are one of the best singer/songwriting guitarists I've seen live. I rushed out to buy "Departure" and just recently bought "Then & Now" as soon as I saw it in the stores. I play tracks from both CDs on my radio show (KBCH college radio.) I hope those old albums can be recovered. I'm a devoted fan and want to say THANKS FOR THE GRACE AND BEAUTY OF YOUR MUSIC... Date: Nov 4, 1997 Time: 14:26 Name: joanna davis City & State: roxboro nc Source of site: he found me and thanx! Comments: i really appreciate this and it is fun. do you know alison's website? Date: Nov 4, 1997 Time: 23:56 Name: Connie Burkhalter City & State: Garland, Texas Source of site: Then and Now Album Comments: I hope you can acquire the rights to publish The Michael Johnson Album from 1978. I have worn out the record and have never been able to find it on tape or Cd. I have always been a fan. You have a great talent! Date: Nov 6, 1997 Time: 11:04 Name: Dawn Wicker City & State: Milwaukee, WI Source of site: through"Guitar Notes" link Comments: Great site! I look forward to seeing you in Cedarburg in January! Date: Nov 6, 1997 Time: 22:56 Name: Mike and Vicki Berg City & State: Jerome, Idaho Source of site: ..on a lark... Comments: Finding this site was a wonderful surprise! We've enjoyed this music since 1975 at a "coffeehouse" concert at SDSU in Brookings, SD. Would like to find "There is a Breeze," "Ain't dis da Life" and other earlier works, should they become available. Date: Nov 7, 1997 Time: 19:01 Name: Hillary Detjens City & State: Cathedral City, CA Source of site: Yahoo Comments: ::smiles:: Just read thru the Guest Book entries and that old VW was mentioned. I remember it making a u-turn in the middle of the block in front of Dick's new studio in Evanston. Gee, we were young then ; This is a great site, i'm so glad I found it, but then, you and your music have always been there for me. Hillary Date: Nov 7, 1997 Time: 21:26 Name: Jayson Tanate City & State: Manila, Philippines Source of site: Wonderdful Comments: Michael Johnson is THE MAN. Michael Johnson is THE BEST. Michael Johnson. Simply the GREATEST. Date: Nov 8, 1997 Time: 02:49 Name: Marty L. Manuel City & State: Lubbock, Texas Source of site: it was listed in the Then & Now CD insert... Comments: i sent mail....ck it out...laters. Date: Nov 11, 1997 Time: 18:45 Name: Craig Klomparens City & State: Petoskey, Michigan Source of site: songs.com Comments: Much Thanks to MJ for his great work at Lamb's Retreat. Date: Nov 12, 1997 Time: 09:21 Name: Jim Branson City & State: Lowman, Id Source of site: Yahoo --entertainment people - J Comments: I am 55 and have played the guitar, sang and wrote songs.....but I am an engineer and work always came first. I admire someone who has pushed their natural talent even against the winds of daily life. Long a fan of John Denver, I cannot imagine how I have gotten this far along and never discovered M.Johnson. Maybe thanks to A.Krauss for the album on CMT. I love your work very much and would love to see your performance if you get out to Idaho....their is always Sun Valley.... a rich gig. Please keep up the good work. I am sure there are a lot of people who feel the way I do, but just never told you. Jim Branson Engineer and born again musician Date: Nov 14, 1997 Time: 15:14 Name: Bill Klontz City & State: Holden, MA Source of site: through folk newsgroup listing Comments: Michael- My wife and I saw you and Anthony Zerbe and John Jarvis in K.C. a number of years ago doing that theater/work-in-progress piece. We'd been fans before that, but the venue was so intimate and the presentation so unique that we will never forget it. Thanks for that experience. Date: Nov 14, 1997 Time: 17:38 Name: City & State: Source of site: Luck Comments: Michael, thanks for coming to Pierre. The last song you sang was a wonderful love ballad. If you remember which it was, please let me know and tell me the album, if any, that its on. Nice duet with Alison, too. Thanks much. kch Date: Nov 15, 1997 Time: 06:52 Name: Susan Shanley City & State: Edinburgh, Scotland Source of site: Then & Now CD Comments: Having been a Michael Johnson fan for quite a few years I am pleased to say I am once again thrilled to listen to another of his albums. It is especially nice to see he has a video on CMT! I wish more of the music on that channel was of the same standard! Date: Nov 15, 1997 Time: 15:51 Name: Jay Lee City & State: Turlock, CA. Source of site: Searched using Yahoo. Comments: I was introduced to Michael's music when I was a student at North Park College in Chicago, Illinois from 1975 to 1979. Michael gave a concert at the college during this time and I have never forgotten him or his music. I only hope that there may be a concert out in the Central California area sometime in the next few years. I ,too, am looking for some of the recordings currently out of print. Thanks for trying to get the masters. Keep us informed on your progress. Just a thought: What do you think about a collaboration of some sort between Michael and Kenny Rankin? (Both on vocals and both on guitar.) Anyway, thanks to Michael for years of enjoyable music. His work has made many tough times just a bit more bearable. I truly appreciate his efforts over the years. Thank you Michael and all the best to you in the future. Jay Lee 600 Meadowlark Dr. Turlock, CA. 95382 (209)634-8072 ejaylee@juno.com Date: Nov 16, 1997 Time: 20:14 Name: Craig Shultz City & State: Wichita, Kansas Source of site: From album Comments: Michael, I hope you'll remember me from Breckenridge and trust you've been doing well. I just bought your last album and have really enjoyed it. My kids still remember the few days with yours and Rita and I appreciated getting to know you a little. Best of luck in the future. God Bless. Craig Date: Nov 17, 1997 Time: 23:31 Name: April and Jay Estes City & State: Americus, GA Source of site: DIGGING THROUGH AND SEARCHING Comments: I have been pulling my hair out trying to get your "I Will Whisper Your Name Song". Luckily, I finally found your home page and got it ordered in time for x-mas. As a musician myself, I ask myself if music really "helps" people. So, I think it fair to let you know that your song (I WIll Whisper Your Name) is responsible for a healthy, wonderful marriage (going on 2 1/2 yrs.) While in college, my husband sang the song to me. I had never heard it before and instantly fell in love with it (and him! :) We weren't able to play the song in the wedding, a dream of my husband's; but this will be a great christmas for him; he'll finally have a copy of "our song". Thank you for creating such beautiful music. Keep it up!!! Sincerely, April Estes Ps. Good luck with the new album with Alison Krauss. Pss. Just a tip: it took me about 10 hours to finally find your site. You might want to label it "M.Johnson, musician" or something for easier access for others. Or, perhaps we could wipe out all the 'M. Johnson, athlete' iformation!! (HaHa) Keep up the great work!!!!! Date: Nov 20, 1997 Time: 15:47 Name: Wayne P. Minor City & State: Mt. Pleasant, TX Source of site: Months of searching off and on. Comments: Michael Johnson, you are without a doubt one of the finest guitar players I have ever heard. First caught you on TNN Crook and Chase show. Immediatly recongnised all the parts of the beautiful melody you did that night. Your piece upon a Christmas Eve is still very heart warming. I do hope to catch you in Kerville in 98. My wife and I are big fans who could never seem to find out much information on your music. Good luck on getting the rights to publish your older stuff on CD I guarantee you my purchase. We wish you the best of everything in life that you want. Wayne Minor Date: Nov 22, 1997 Time: 19:29 Name: City & State: Source of site: Comments: I am 12 years old and I saw you at an Alison Krauss concert in Chattanooga. I really like the kind of music you do. We just found the album "Then and Now". This is my favorite album of yours. My favorite song on the album is "Whenever I Call You Friend". I listened to it over and over...... I play the fiddle myself and am taking classical lessons. I hope you do many more albums with Alison and Victor Krauss. Good luck: Lauren in Cleveland, Tennesse. Date: Nov 22, 1997 Time: 20:25 Name: GLORIA AND DENNIS City & State: AURORA, CO Source of site: YAHOO SEARCH Comments: HEY, Michael...love the updated site. WOW...Alaska!!!!! Wish I could be there with ya next year...Later!!!! Miss ya!!!! Date: Nov 23, 1997 Time: 04:45 Name: Charley Earley City & State: Zeiningen AG, Switzerland Source of site: Via www.songs.com Comments: I have always been an admirer of MJ's work. Date: Nov 23, 1997 Time: 18:56 Name: Terry LaMont City & State: LaGrande, Or Source of site: looked for it Comments: More songs from Michael Johnson please. What about a lyrics page? Date: Nov 25, 1997 Time: 00:08 Name: Jane Hartmann Plath City & State: Becker,MN Source of site: under name Comments: When are you coming to concert in the St Ben/John's or Cloud area again? Please make a schedule w/ dates and locations! Date: Nov 25, 1997 Time: 16:11 Name: lynn heieie City & State: bloomington, MN Source of site: searched YAHOO Comments: My friends and I have been friends of MJ since we first saw him in a very small concert at Mankato State University. We also saw MJ at the Northrup. Now, almost 20 years later we are all getting together again to see him at his December concert at the Univ. of MN. We are so excited for this concert....the true highlight of this holiday season....spending time with very special friends and sharing with them some wonderful music!! I really hope that some of the older music can someday be printed again. I have quite a few of the albums/tapes that MJ has done, but would love to complete the collection! I also hope that MJ will play GIVE ME WINGS and DIAMOND DREAMS at his concert. Thank you for all the years of great, meaningful music and lyrics!!! Please keep recording! See you in December! Date: Nov 25, 1997 Time: 19:39 Name: Denis Ducharme City & State: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Source of site: big fan Comments: Bluer than blue is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. As a fellow songwriter/singer/keyboardist, I really appreciate a gem like that one, and often slip it in at the beginning of a set. People ask me "who wrote that" . Are there any co-writers on that one ? Date: Nov 26, 1997 Time: 11:10 Name: Barb Shultz City & State: Fairmont MN Source of site: pollstar link Comments: I've been a fan of MJ since I was in college in the late 70's. Michael performed at Wartburg College at least three times while I was there. I've also seen him in the Cities, Ames, Iowa, Estherville (fronting for Pure Prairie League) and Clear Lake, Iowa as part of a subscription concert series. I'm thrilled that this website is here. I've been searching for a long time. I'd love to have CD versions of the early albums. I hope he's successful in re-releasing them! Date: Nov 29, 1997 Time: 20:39 Name: Lil Hebert City & State: Weare, NH Source of site: Yahoo Comments: I am unable to find your music on CD's. I have been searching for years. I noticed that you still offer albums but are they also available on CD? I miss listening to your music and hope to find it again soon. Do you ever come to the Northeast to perform. I'd love to see you in person performing. A long time music lover. Date: Nov 29, 1997 Time: 21:32 Name: Lillian Hebert City & State: Weare, NH 03281 Source of site: Yahoo Comments: Disappointed that Michael Johnson's older stuff is unavaliable. I would have enjoyed having a complete collection. Hoping my request for his first or second albums to be on tape. Date: Nov 30, 1997 Time: 14:13 Name: Roger M. Olson City & State: Waukesha, WI Source of site: searched for it Comments: Thanks for the opportunity to hear you in over 300 concerts. Thanks for the great music. Some are craftsmen, some are artists, some make love with the music, some communicate, some just do it for "it's" sake. Few achieve it all and so unselfishly while managing to also promote others with talent. You've given us a lot Michael---I hope we are worth it. Date: Nov 30, 1997 Time: 15:03 Name: Chris Cyr City & State: Fort Walton Beach, FL Source of site: Inside cover of Then and Now Comments: Michael, Do you play any of your songs using alternate tunings? Have you ever thought of putting together a songbook? I have spent the last 12 years trying to figure out what you've been playing. It's been a challenge everytime. Thanks for the music and your latest album is excellent. Sincerely, Chris Cyr http://members.aol.com/framewrk Date: Dec 2, 1997 Time: 14:36 Name: Chris Clark City & State: La Crosse, WI Source of site: surfing the net Comments: My wife and I have always enjoyed your concerts. We have seen you perform at the Mill Road Cafe in Galesville numerous times. However, the cafe has since closed and we were wondering if you will perform in or near La Crosse again. In downtown La Crosse, the Hollywood Theater has been remodeled and attracting live concerts. We hope you can fit a concert into your schedule here in La Crosse. You were great at Log Boom in 1996. Hope to see you soon. Have a great holiday season! Date: Dec 3, 1997 Time: 16:13 Name: REJOU Jean-Philippe City & State: Prigueux - FRANCE Source of site: great & wonderful Comments: i'm a fan of Michael Johnson, and i will love to buy CD of the old albums like Home Free & You can Call Me Blue Date: Dec 5, 1997 Time: 00:08 Name: Kris Ophoven City & State: Corcoran, MN Source of site: "Then & Now" Album notes Comments: GREAT!!! Finally found a new Michael album. Have been in withdrawal for a long time. All my oldies are on lp and have no way to put on tape. I can't find old stuff anywhere. Help!! "Then & Now" is quite good. Like the new versions. Hope to see him at annual Christmas concert in Minneapolis. Date: Dec 5, 1997 Time: 18:10 Name: Dennis Yanos City & State: Honolulu, HI Source of site: Comments: Wish you would make a live video concert tape ---was told that you would not go for this---but I think for the fans that will not be able to see you---you should do this. More than willing to pay for this priviledge to see you perform... Please reconsider. Date: Dec 5, 1997 Time: 18:32 Name: Heather Burns City & State: Dallas Texas Source of site: CD flier Comments: I am a 23 year old college student. "Then and Now" introduced you and your music to me for the first time(I bought it after I saw the 'Whenever I Call You Friend' video) I am so moved by your album; it is the most beautiful compilation of music I have ever encountered. Thank you so much for your music. Date: Dec 5, 1997 Time: 21:14 Name: Michael McDonald City & State: Omaha, NE Source of site: referred by Wilson Roberts Comments: Michael, I do not know if you remember me but I knew you when you were playing in Grand Forks, ND during 1971 or 72. Don't remember the exact year. I lived in a house on University avenue. Ring a bell? Anyway an old freind of mine, Wilson Roberts, now living in Idaho, told me about your site. I have enjoyed seeing your work in the record stores and occasionally on radio. You are a very fine talent. If you have the time or inclination e-mail me back. Nice site. Michael Date: Dec 7, 1997 Time: 11:40 Name: Gid Taylor City & State: Margate,Kent.........U.K. Source of site: Looking for Alexander O'neil homepage Comments: Hi,I'm a songwriter from the U.K.........anything you need songwise let me know.............regards,Gid Taylor. Date: Dec 8, 1997 Time: 12:03 Name: Bonny (Kaske) Holder City & State: Cedar Crest NM Source of site: infoseek Comments: Yo! MJ! Just wanted to say "hey" when will you next be out our way?? Have a cool yule & a terrif Epiphany! Write soon. Date: Dec 10, 1997 Time: 18:53 Name: pat gagnon City & State: anoka, mn Source of site: from your now and then cd Comments: is it possible toget all your recordings,especially the"old" ones on cd or cassette? we have been fans of yours forever. Date: Dec 11, 1997 Time: 22:00 Name: PAT FOSTER City & State: MOUNDRIDGE, KS Source of site: SEARCH FOR "MICHAEL JOHNSON" Comments: THANKS FOR SOME OF THE BEST MEMORIES IN MY LIFE! SAW YOU IN HAYS A FEW YEARS BACK, GOOD SHOW! "DIAMOND DREAMS" IS A GREAT SONG, ALSO LIKE "UNCONDITIONALLY". DO YOU STILL HEAR "BLUER THAN BLUE" IN THE ELEVATORS? TAKE CARE! PAT FOSTER/MOUNDRIDGE, KS. 67107 Date: Dec 13, 1997 Time: 09:41 Name: Jomar Geronimo City & State: Manila, Philippines Source of site: I searched for this site :) Comments: Hi I really like your Then and Now CD... hope you write more songs... thanks Hope to hear more from you... bye Date: Dec 13, 1997 Time: 22:22 Name: Jerry Connolly City & State: St. Peter MN Source of site: you told me about it Comments: Michael, Thanks for a great concert last night. You were really on!! Also thanks for the song. I just love to hear you play the guitar. Hope Singapore is a great trip. Oh and congrats on a wonderful new CD. Drop us a line When you get a chance Jerry Connolly Gustavus Media Services Date: Dec 15, 1997 Time: 11:58 Name: Mark Spencer City & State: Bloomington, MN Source of site: Comments: Great concert at Gustavas in St. Peter, MN last friday eve...proved that MJ still has the touch after all these years...it even was refreshing to hear a few mistakes - it adds a human-touch to our "antiseptic- CD- email- electronic" world. I had hoped to hear more of the older material from "Breeze" or "Mad Musicians", the only real oldy was "On the Road"- and believe it or not Carl Franzen (the writer of the song) was in the audience! I wonder if MJ wears the same green shirt and black jeans at every gig?...and what ever happened to Sally? Date: Dec 17, 1997 Time: 19:45 Name: Greg Davidson City & State: Starkville, MS Source of site: saw it listed on the "Then & Now" CD Comments: I was born in late '62. I've followed your music since 1976. I grew up in Memphis, TN until the summer of '76 when we, (my family), moved to Corinth, MS. I've seen you play only once. It was a free concert on the steps of the Student Union at "Ole Miss" in the early 80's. It was a cold night, and you were having a hard time trying to keep your fingers and your strings warm enough to play/produce a good sound. Only a handful of students came to see/hear you, due to the cold weather. Still, you were gracious enough to play for almost two hours as you sat their and froze half-to-death. The sound of your voice and your guitar made me forget how cold I was. (I was embarassed that so few students showed up.) I persuaded four friends to come with me to hear you, and they were "converted" by your playing, your singing, your gentle sense of humor, and your warmth and sincerity. The very next day, they were in the record stores buying everything they could find with the name "Micahel Johnson" on it. (I already owned every LP you had up to that point...either on vinyl or 8-track or cassette. The 8-tracks, of course, are shot-to-hell-and-gone, and I lent the vinyls to my cousin, who lost every-damned-one of 'em. Other than your two most current CD's, (Departure and Then & Now), the only album I still have is a cassette of "Lifetime Guarantee"...and it's just about ready to give up the ghost. Please, please, please try your best to obtain the masters to all your recordings. I'll be the first in line to buy CD copies. Each of the songs are absolute jewels written by good songwriters,(including the ones you've written, either by yourself or in collaboration) and performed with simple beauty and honesty. Thank you so much for touching me with all the songs you've sung over the years. (One of my favorites is "Who's That Look In Your Eye"..."Distant Fire" is also a gem, as well as "Dirty Hands & Dirty Faces". (And the "hits" are great, too...such as "Bluer Than Blue", "That's That", and "Give Me Wings".) I've danced with a lot of ladies, sat on a lot of porch swings, gotten drunk a few times, travelled thousands of miles along a lot of highways, dreamed a lot of daydreams, taken a lot of walks with a Sony "walkman" and gazed at a lot of sunsets and golden-silver moons while listening to your music. Thank you for each-n-every song. (I'm a true-blue, quiet, loyal follower of your music and of artists such as Dan Fogelberg, Kenny Loggins, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Steven Bishop, etc.) If/when you do acquire the masters to your older LP's, please let me know. Greg Davidson 405-Carver Dr. Starkville, MS 39759 Date: Dec 18, 1997 Time: 00:02 Name: Greg Martin City & State: Kennewick, WA Source of site: Netscape search! Comments: Glad to see the site Michael. Looks great! Date: Dec 19, 1997 Time: 14:01 Name: Mark Lemire City & State: Rt. 8 Box 745; Aitkin, MN 56431 Source of site: Yahoo-music Comments: In the summer of 96 I saw Lonny Knight playing with you at the MN state fair. The question is, where ils he now? ILf you have any info I'd like to know. IL saw Lonny play alot in the college circuit, Date: Dec 21, 1997 Time: 22:28 Name: Don Nickel City & State: Kiester, MN Source of site: cd jacket Comments: We were at your concert in St. Peter and enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed the mixture between some of your older songs and your newer songs. Hope you have a Merry Christmas. We live in a small town near Albert Lea, MN and we have a nonprofit corporation that owns an old movie theater. Is there any possibility that you would be able to perform here and what are your fees and requirements to perform? Date: Dec 22, 1997 Time: 09:04 Name: Lauri Enger City & State: Edina MN Source of site: Postcard received Comments: Michael, I'll be attending the 12/26 concert in Mpls. Would love it if you would play a song which I think is titled "The Wonderful World of Sex". You'll be returning to the venue that I first saw you - a college campus - and that song was one, of many, that I always remembered. That first concert was about 21 years ago. Can't wait to see you!! Merry Christmas. Date: Dec 22, 1997 Time: 14:57 Name: Leslie E. Vance City & State: St. Charles, IL Source of site: Surfin' the net Comments: Glad to see that one of my favorite accoustic musicians is exploiting the electronic technology of the web. Hope you can get the masters for the out of print albums.... Now that I can actually afford to buy the music, it's no longer available . les Date: Dec 22, 1997 Time: 20:28 Name: Marci Elofson City & State: St. Peter, MN Source of site: Comments: Once again we attended your concert at Gustavus and once again it was a highlight of the year for us. You put on a great show. We have recruited quite a few of our friends to go to your concert also and none of them have been disappointed and all have become regulars also. Thanks for the great music! Date: Dec 26, 1997 Time: 05:17 Name: MARTIN DUNLEAVY City & State: SINGAPORE Source of site: OWN INTEREST Comments: THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SHOW ON STAR AQUARIUS - STAR CRUISES OUT OF SINGAPORE WE HAD A WONDERFUL NIGHT. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! Date: Dec 26, 1997 Time: 12:41 Name: Elias Lieberman City & State: Falmouth, MA Source of site: your postcard Comments: Michael- I hope I'm just one of many waiting for you to acquire the masters of your early recordings. UntiI I came to your website I was unaware that you were even attempting to do so. My personal favorites: "For All Yoiu Mad Musicians", "Ain't Dis Da Life", "There Is A Breeze". I do hope you succeed...and soon. Those brilliant works deserve to be recovered and discovered anew. I look forward to hearing wecom news in this regard. Sincerely, Elias Lieberman Date: Dec 26, 1997 Time: 13:06 Name: Teri Davids City & State: Santa Barbara, CA Source of site: Comments: Hi Michael, It's December 26 and I still can't believe I won't be at your Minneapolis concert tonight. It's the first after Christmas concert I've missed in all these many years. Know that I am there in spirit and wish I could hear your musical magic firsthand. I sent you a holiday card -- check the pile on your desk and read it! Have a wonderful time in your old town tonight, my friend. I will miss it more than you know. Date: Dec 27, 1997 Time: 10:13 Name: Gary Clute City & State: Antioch, Tn Source of site: From album jacket Comments: Your drummers daughter, Laura Pugh, let me listen to your newest album - GREAT!!!! I can imagine how hard it was to get through the session. I really liked hearing the acoustic sound from you again. Jenny and I wish you and your family a very happy New Year and a great season ahead! Gary Date: Dec 28, 1997 Time: 15:29 Name: Wade Barger City & State: New Castle, Indiana Source of site: searched through yahoo Comments: I have loved Michael's music for a few years now, and have happily discoved the web site. His new cover of Kenny Loggin's "Whenever I Call You Friend" is absolutely wonderful!. And of course my favorite Michael Johnson song is Randy VanWarmer's "I Will Whisper Your Name". What a great version. Keep up the great work!!! Date: Dec 28, 1997 Time: 22:27 Name: Scott Julian City & State: Chippewa Falls, WI Source of site: in the liner notes of the new album Comments: Hi Michael-- We saw you at Ted Mann--thanks for another great show. I stayed and met you later--I'm the one who made a lame joke about the show being as comfortable as Christmas at Grandma's--only without that funny smell. Sorry for that. As much as I have enjoyed and appreciated your music over the past 20+ years, I think I could have done a little better, but spontaneity is not necessarily my forte. Anyway, thanks again. I hope all is well for you. I wish you the best of luck in acquiring the master of the old recordings. Some of my vinyl of the first albums is starting to show its age. If you could, can you tell me the title of two songs? One you said you taught to John Denver and the end of the lyrics is "will I ever see another butterfly"? The other you did as an encore and the lyric is something to the effect of "don't look for love, love looks for you"? Thanks, I have always loved both these songs, and hope you will record them one day. Best wishes in the New Year, and thanks for all the good times listening, Scott Julian Date: Dec 29, 1997 Time: 15:58 Name: City & State: Source of site: Comments: We saw you at the Ted Mann Auditorium on the 26th. Great Concert! We could listen to your music and watch you play the guitar all night! 2 hours seemed like 15 minutes!!!That is a nice place to have the concert. I plan to make your holiday concert a standing event on the calendar each year from now on!!! Your music/lyrics/ and great sense of humor made the night memorable for all of us. Thanks. Date: Dec 29, 1997 Time: 17:34 Name: Bill Stephenson City & State: Apple Valley, MN Source of site: Liner notes to "Then & Now" Comments: We saw your day after Christmas concert again this year, and I certainly feel this was the best I've been to (and I've been to the six or so). I had a brief discussion with you in the Northwest check-in line about a eighteen months ago, and you said that the December '96 concert was to be your last one. I'm glad that wasn't the case. The new venue is a nice improvement...somewhat intimate, comfortable. The sound was good (the second half, at least) and I really like the solo act better than the band. Thanks for another wonderful show. The new CD is great. See you next year! Bill Date: Dec 30, 1997 Time: 08:39 Name: Akira Tsukahara City & State: Tokyo, JAPAN Source of site: Simply searched your site Comments: Hi Michael! What a delight to find your site! I have been a great fan of your voice and would love to have as much info as possible. Keep up the great work! Date: Dec 30, 1997 Time: 18:07 Name: melanie waldron City & State: framingham, ma Source of site: i searched on yahoo Comments: my husband is a huge fan of yours. the only wish he has for his 40th birthday is for you to play at his party which would be on march 7 or 8, 1998. would this be possible and, if so, what would you charge? ( for your information we live 20 miles west of boston. ) thanks a million for your anticipated response. Date: Dec 31, 1997 Time: 15:47 Name: Phil Spalding City & State: Washington DC Source of site: off "Then & Now" liner notes Comments: Waiting anxiously for you to rescue the rights to "There is a Breeze" and "For All You Mad Musicians" for release on cd. Some of us with long memories and scratched vinyl will wait patiently. More guestbook entries: January - April 1998 May - December 1998 January - December 1999 January 2000 - June 2001 July 2001 - December 2003 January 2004 - present Home | Site Map | Page Menus