GUESTBOOK ENTRIES January - April 1998 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: June - December 1997 May - December 1998 January - December 1999 January 2000 - June 2001 July 2001 - December 2003 January 2004 - present Date: Jan 1, 1998 Time: 14:08 Name: Lorrie Chase City & State: Dadeville, Alabama Source of site: searched "Micheal Johnson" hoping to find it!! Comments: Your music is beautiful and I'm so glad that you have a place where information is available about it. Date: Jan 1, 1998 Time: 19:43 Name: Frank Monahan City & State: Mountain View, Ca. Source of site: The address was on his "Now and Then" CD Comments: Dear Michael, I don't remember when I enjoyed music as much as I enjoyed your "Now and Then" CD. It was fantastic! It was kind of funny. The store had it in the classical guitar section of CD's, I quess because you are pictured with your classical on cover. I didn't know you played one. I thought for a minute that you did a classical intrumental album but I was pleasantly surprised to hear your voice come through. I really enjoy your singing as well as your guitar work. Your Khono sounds great! I am a singer and guitarist and often accompany myself on an Alvarez Yari classical and it was wonderful to hear someone of your caliber to come out with something like your "Now and Then" CD. When are you going to make it out to the San Francisco Bay area. Villa Montalvo would be a great venue for you. Come soon and keep up the great work. Are there any charts available for some of the songs on "Now and Thjen"? God bless, Frank Monahan Date: Jan 1, 1998 Time: 23:57 Name: David Weisbrod City & State: Stillwater, MN Source of site: Inside the Then & Now cd insert. Comments: I made it through high school listening to your music. Over the years I have looked for albums/CDs never finding much locally. It brought back many memories when I saw "Then & Now" on the rack, so I *had* to buy it. Thanks for all the memories. Your music has had an impact on me and my life. After hearing your new album, I need to go out and buy a needle so I can play the old albums! I know my kids will laugh when I dig them out. They laugh at me when I play "Rooty-Toot-Toot for the Moon". It was one of the first real songs I learned to play. Thanks again. p.s. I promise I'll make it to the holiday concert next year! Date: Jan 2, 1998 Time: 02:15 Name: Jennifer Crowe City & State: Hornell, New York Source of site: "Then and Now" insert booklet Comments: I have been a fan for about nine years now. I am only twenty-two, so that has been a huge portion of my life. Never in my life have I been so impressed with an artist. With Michael Johnson you hear it like it is, whether you are listening to his music or direct quotes. Genuineness of this degree is certainly not the norm in today's society. It's great to see that there are still people out there who believe in honesty and sincerity. Michael, as long as you keep on doing what you do, I will keep listening. Thank you, Jennifer Date: Jan 2, 1998 Time: 12:25 Name: Mike and Deb Styba City & State: Shoreview,MN Source of site: Yahoo search Comments: Michael,we attended your Tedd Mann 12/26/97 concert and had a wonderful time. This is our 5th Christmas "Homecoming" concert. We love them...Questions...why solo this year and why don't you perform "That's That" at this performance??Keep up the good work...You complete our Holiday!!!! Date: Jan 2, 1998 Time: 14:48 Name: Stephanie Spalding City & State: Atlanta, Ga 30327 Source of site: yahoo search for Michael Johnson Comments: Trying to find some of my old album favorites on CD or cassette - looking for "The Micheal Johnson Album" and "There is a Breeze" just for starters. Is there anywhere to find these ? Date: Jan 2, 1998 Time: 17:53 Name: Shawn Hollembeak City & State: Cottage Grove, MN Source of site: Comments: Michael, for the past 10 years now, me and my family, with the exception of my father, who passed away May 24, 1996, have attended your Christmas "Homecoming" concerts. As always, this year's concert at the Ted Mann Theater in Minneapolis was wonderful. We were in the 4th row, center stage! We all look so forward to your concerts. I have had, on two occasions, the pleasure of meeting and talking with you. Even had my picture taken with you a couple of years ago at the Minnesota State Fair. Didn't get the chance to talk to you at this year's concert though. Too long of a line. Would love the chance to chat again. I would like to say how sorry I am to hear about your brother. I hope and trust you have a great year and I look forward to any new releases (or old ones) that become available. Why is it that so many of your albums are out of print? Take care. Shawn Date: Jan 3, 1998 Time: 15:21 Name: lala City & State: manila, Philippines Source of site: jsut surfed in Comments: hi! i really love ur song- I'll always love you... It's the best!!! More power to u! God Bless! Date: Jan 3, 1998 Time: 16:26 Name: ellen birch City & State: richmond, va Source of site: From disc jacket of "Then & Now" Comments: Very interested in ordering early, out-of-print material from 1970s and 1980s if it can be made available. Especially "For All You Mad Musicians." I attended Lynchburg College (Va.) from 1975 - 1979 and had the pleasure of seeing you perform often during those years. Date: Jan 5, 1998 Time: 10:46 Name: Shawn City & State: Cottage Grove, MN Source of site: Comments: Wow, I never expected to hear back from you so soon!! Thanks. You made my day. Hope yours is A-1. Date: Jan 5, 1998 Time: 13:23 Name: Bill Cheever City & State: Ashland, WI Source of site: Postcard in the mail Comments: Hello! Glad to find a place for keeping up on what's going on with my favorite artist. I hope some of the old albums become available in CD format. I would like to save the old vinyl that I have. Any plans for returning to the Big Top Chetauqua(sp?) during the summer of '98? Bill C (Next time I'll use the return key!) Date: Jan 5, 1998 Time: 14:28 Name: Cynthia J. Rowland City & State: Toluca Lake, CA 91602-2475 Source of site: From a postcard you sent me Comments: I was so happy to receive the postcard letting me know that a new album was just released. Is it possible for me to order a copy of Then & Now from you directly? I'm having a hard time finding it at my local record shops. I am a huge fan dating back to my first Michael Johnson concert at the University of Minnesota in the fall of 1973! Also any info as to whether I could order a CD/tape of "Dialogue"? Many thanks... Date: Jan 5, 1998 Time: 16:42 Name: Philippe Nicolas City & State: Poitiers (France) Source of site: With a little help from a good friend of mine Comments: I love you (your songs ! ) for so many years (1975...), such as you'll never know.... 12 years ago I've got my daughther, and obviously her name was Rosalee and I'm so glad to see now on the Net and visit your website... Thank's for all your beautiful songs Michael ; it would be great if your previuos albums will be reissued on CD....specially Home Free and Lifetime Guarantee, my favourites.... See you soon Michael Philippe Date: Jan 6, 1998 Time: 02:01 Name: Kenny Low City & State: Long Beach, CA Source of site: Comments: Could you please let me know which of your albums are available in CD format? I wish to purchase all those that are. Thanks. Date: Jan 7, 1998 Time: 23:37 Name: Ann Geyer City & State: Frederick, MD Source of site: Address listed on postcard mailing and new CD Comments: I've been a fan for 14 years. As a student at Gustavus Adolphus College and later, a resident of Minneapolis, I never missed your concert at Bjorling Concert Hall (or early on, the hall above the student union!). After I moved to Maryland, I started attending your December 26th concert in Minneapolis when I was home for Christmas, introducing husband to the "magic of MJ" (Phil is a fingerstyle guitarist as well). We saw you this year at Ted Mann Hall, and as always, it was a thrill! You signed my CD afterwards, and I asked if you ever played out East. You mentioned the King of France club in Annapolis, and you can be sure I'll watch for you, but your performance schedule doesn't show much out this way. Last year I even wrote to The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA and suggested that they book you to play there. (They had one of the Mitchell Trio albums in their record store downstairs.) There is a great folk music culture in the DC/Baltimore area and I know a lot of people who would love to hear you play, and would come to a concert, even if they didn't realize how much they will love your music! Please consider playing somewhere else in the vicinity -- May's Coffeehouse in Timonium? The Barns at Wolftrap? A house concert at our house? (had to ask). I'll keep an eye on your schedule, but if not sooner, see you next Christmas! -Ann Date: Jan 8, 1998 Time: 19:43 Name: Eric Sadoun City & State: Longwood, FL Source of site: Yahoo Comments: Dear Michael, Please, excuse any mistake in my language, I'm french and i'm gonna try to do my best. Anyway, I was in a club in Paris (France) in 1989 when I heard your voice and your notes for the 1st time. Man, you killed me that day. What a shock "Rosalee" was to me.It is one of these songs that never get altered by the time.Today I still have the exact same pleasure to listen to it that I had the 1st day. Thank you, Thank you and Thank you. Sincerely,Eric. Date: Jan 9, 1998 Time: 14:27 Name: Betsy Kaske City & State: Rockford IL Source of site: Comments: Happy Epiphany! I went to Albuquerque for the week. Just wanted to say hi! Date: Jan 9, 1998 Time: 23:44 Name: Janis Miller City & State: Arkansas Source of site: 70's archives search Comments: If you read this, Michael, I want to tell you what a great influence you are to my husband. He loves your style and has often said that he would perform the same way you do if the time ever came to be. However, as a person that lives in "the real world" with a family to support, his dream as a songwriter & a performer are something that he has had to put in the back of his mind & heart. If there is any way you could pass on some words of advice or encouragement, it would be greatly appreciated. Your music continues to inspire & awe us and we will continue to be great fans. Date: Jan 11, 1998 Time: 12:41 Name: BOBBY BEDNARZ City & State: GFAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA Source of site: YAHOO Comments: I MET YOU IN IDAHO FALLS. IT WAS A WONDERFUL EVENING FULL OF GOOD MUSIC. HOW ABOUT RECORDING SESSION WITH WILSON AND STEVE EATON? IT WOULD RULE. Date: Jan 11, 1998 Time: 15:08 Name: Paul T. Dorn City & State: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Source of site: altavista search engine - "Michael Johnson" Comments: What is the status of obtaining masters for remakes? Please continue your efforts and inform me of results on your webpage. You will be at Sioux Falls Brewing Company on January 18, 1998. I have followed you since performance at Luther College in 1975. Been too shy to talk to you. Would like my son to see you perform and, perhaps, meet you (as would I). Any possibility? Thanks, Paul Dorn Date: Jan 12, 1998 Time: 15:12 Name: peter williamson City & State: CA Source of site: Comments: Why are all those records out of print? What is wrong with people? Maybe Michael should record a spice girls song so it can get released. Date: Jan 12, 1998 Time: 16:00 Name: Dan Moran City & State: Madison, WI Source of site: From the "Then and Now" postcard Comments: Hi Michael! It was nice to get the postcard last week... I had just been wondering about what you've been up to when I got it. I then found your WEB page and decided to take in the Cafe Carp show in Fort Atkinson on the 23rd. See you there! P.S. On your "Then and Now" album, what about way back then?? Just for fun, and because I wanted to make recordings from my albums while I still could, I put together my own 90-minute "Greatest Hit" tape last year. Its mostly from pre-1980...and some great stuff!!! You mentioned once to me, I think up in Barron, WI 2 years ago that you might be able to make me a real time tape of There Is A Breeze.. Would you still be able to do that? I'd be glad to cover any costs. I've had a hell of a time getting a good recording of that album, even off an unopened album that I recently bought through a music magazine. We bought unopened albums had cd's made of your first three albums, but "There Is A Breese" is still distorted in spots. If you could make me a tape, I'd be forever grateful! If not, I guess That's That.. Thanks Michael Dan Moran 2358 S. Syene Road Madison, WI 53711 Date: Jan 12, 1998 Time: 23:48 Name: Scott Elston City & State: Ames, Iowa Source of site: Now & Then CD Comments: Hi Michael, We got to visit the last time you were in Ames when you played the Moon Cookie Cafe last September. I just got a copy of Now and Then and I'm playing it constantly. Thanks for your music. Any chance you'll be in Ames next year? Hope to hear from you. Scott Date: Jan 12, 1998 Time: 23:53 Name: City & State: Source of site: Comments: Michael, Me again. I could have sworn the title of the CD was Now & Then. What a major fan faux pas. Oh well, whatever the title, the music is great. Thanks again, Scott Elston Date: Jan 13, 1998 Time: 13:46 Name: EMMANUEL CATAQUIZ City & State: SAN DIEGO, CA Source of site: BROWSING YAHOO Comments: MICHAEL, I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF YOURS SINCE THE 70'S. I REMEMBER WHEN YOU CAME FOR A CONCERT IN THE PHILIPPINES AT THE FOLK ARTS THEATRES IN THE EARLY 80'S AND WHEN YOU DID YOUR INTERVIEW AT 99.5RT. I WENT TO THAT CONCERT AND LITERALLY WAS IMPRESSED. I RECENTLY PICKED UP YOUR THEN AND NOW CD AND YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME. MY FAVOURITE SONGS OF YOURS ARE BLUER THAN BLUE, I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, AND DOORS. HOPE TO SEE YOUR CATALOUGE IN CD SOON. Date: Jan 14, 1998 Time: 00:20 Name: James Arthur Rogers City & State: Oshawa, Ontario M1G 5J2 Source of site: I have just gone on line and was informed by a friend that most artists have sites. I basically searched for the name. Comments: I find this whole internet thing quite the experience. For several years I have been a fan of Michael Johnson's music. I first became aware of him of course, around 1979. I was listening to a more adult contemporary radio format of music and "Bluer Than Blue" caught my ear. I was also in radio working at my University station here in Toronto. Although I was not into purchasing albums at that time I did manage to pick up all of the singles that were released in Canada. By far my most favourite song is "The Very First Time." For many years I have considered this song my romantic inspirational anthem. When the world was introduced to CD's I hoped that Michael Johnson's earlier music would soon be available. After searching for years I finally found Rhino Records which helped with the more successful singles; however, I have been waiting for my favourite song. My original 45 copy was kept in as 'mint' a condition as possible. It was only hauled out when I needed to strike that romantic chord with someone. Alas, during a move the 45 went bye-bye. However, thanks to the internet, my partner was able to find a record dealer in Arizona who was able to sell me a copy. It is a double sided Radio copy on the original label. I have not played this copy. I am hoping that by writing to whomever gets this email you might be able to tell me if a copy of "The Very First Time" exists on CD and where I might get my hands on it. I know that late last year a 'Greatest Hits' compilation was released with the pop as well as country hits was released. I was extremly dissappointed that my song was not included. I realize that the song did not chart in the U.S. . However, I believe that Canadian radio did give the song a good run. Not only am I pleased for this opportunity to contact Michael Johnson regarding one particular song I am also sending out a thank you as well. For some reason singer/songwriters in the years 1979, 80, 81 gave all music lovers a break from Disco by going back to romance. Music is and always will be a big part of my life and certain songs such as "The Very First Time" have remained for eighteen years. I really hope you can help me out. With Regards James Arthur Rogers 573 Grierson Street Oshawa, ON M1G 5J2 Canada (905) 721-1589 home (905) 721-1160 fax Date: Jan 15, 1998 Time: 21:55 Name: Mary Pauley City & State: P.O. Box 634 Cooperstown, ND 58425 Source of site: yahoo Comments: Michael, It has been a long time!! I moved five years ago and now live in North Dakota and started my own business. The last time we spoke I was living in Groton, SD. It would be great to hear from you again sometime! How are you? I hope everything in your life is going well. I just wanted to say "hi" and to wish you the best in this new year. Mary. Date: Jan 16, 1998 Time: 08:55 Name: Bluezette City & State: Portland, Maine Source of site: got lucky Comments: HI!!! I now have the Internet at work... but we can't communicate with it... we can just search and explore. Nice photos!! Hope all is well... haven't heard from you in awhile. I am okay... can't wait for Spring. We are recovering from a major weather disaster (ice storm) and today it's a blizzard... still about 80,000 people without power! But this is Maine... and I will probably live here forever, so I had better find a way to deal with it!! Please stay in touch, my friend! XX00 Bluezette Date: Jan 17, 1998 Time: 19:17 Name: Sara Malcolm City & State: Claymont DE Source of site: Liner notes for Then & Now Comments: Just popped in to check it out. I am a huge fan. I originally hail from Minnesota and have had the great pleasure of seeing you in concert a few times. I also got the pleasure to meet and talk to you on two seperate occasions. The most recent was at the MN State Fair. We chatted while you signed your CD for me. "Departure" had just come out. The first time was in Hutchinson, MN when I was in junior high, oh about 15 years ago. You signed a t-shirt for me. You wrote, "I waited and waited. Where were you?". Neither of us knew why you wrote that. You said that it was just the first thing that popped into your head. Then when you signed my "Depature" cd, I related this story to you. You then simply wrote "Finally." This is my one and only Michael Johnson anecdote, but it remains a very pleasant and cherished memory. I love the fact that you are so open to your audience. It makes us feel closer to you and your work. Take care and keep playin'! Sara Date: Jan 17, 1998 Time: 20:48 Name: Charlie Giles City & State: Belmont, MA and Boothbay Harbor, ME Source of site: Then & Now's Postcard Announcement Comments: I guess you could say I've known Michael since the mid 60's when he first visited the Boothbay Harbor, ME area for a summer "gig" at Jean's & Jan's Rendezvous Inn. We recently touched based through the postal system as a direct result of his "Departure" C.D. and communicated some old memories. I certainly would appreciate keeping with his schedule and hope that at some point the northeast would again be a visit. And to Michael, myself, Elaine and family say hello.............oh and sister Debbie sends her greetings from Maine. Happy New Year to you and yours! Date: Jan 18, 1998 Time: 18:06 Name: Mark Spiegel City & State: St. Petersburg,FL Source of site: yahoo Comments: I'm looking for copies of 70's concert photos or posters to buy or trade.I've listened to all MJ albums and tapes of early radio interviews and hope that the next album will be solo-live! (With tab guitar.) peace. Mark 813)525-5454 (Carla Seidel,are you there in Nashville?) Date: Jan 21, 1998 Time: 11:03 Name: Tom Cornell City & State: Brooklyn Park, MN Source of site: I looked for your name. Comments: Thanks for still being out there. I have a copy of your Christmas concert 1984 on a much over-used cassette. Take care and be well. Tom Cornell Date: Jan 22, 1998 Time: 13:46 Name: Marilyn Griffith City & State: Omaha, NE Source of site: On "Then & Now" cd insert Comments: Thank you VERY much for autographing the cd my sister Judy bought at your Minneapolis concert recently! She sent it to me for my birthday (1/19), and I was thrilled not just with the "Happy birthday, Marilyn. Michael Johnson", but your music, and the fact that there is more to add to my collection. I've been a fan since I saw you perform at the student union at Northern State College, Aberdeen, SD, fall 1971. I even got up the nerve to come up to you afterward, and tell you how much I enjoyed your playing. I had hoped to get "There is a Breeze" and "For all you Mad Musicians" in tape/cd or whatever format is available, and am sad to learn this isn't possible. I played "...Breeze" so much that it is very badly scratched and worn. I've gone to your appearances as much as I could, including another appearance at Aberdeen in 1972, the Iowa Peace Chattauqua in Des Moines in 1984 (I took all my album jackets for you to sign, which you did very graciously.), the Omaha auto show several years ago, and the NE State fair a couple summers ago. I am shocked to see that I missed getting "Home Free" since I was sure I'd gotten all your albums over the years. I hope so much that you are able to reissue any/all of the early ones; my old records are in sad,sad shape, and I miss being able to hear the songs that I loved so much. Do you have any t-shirts?? When I went to the auto show, there was only one left, and I let a young woman who'd come 400 miles to hear you have it instead of fighting her for it. I sent in the postcard I was given to get another one, but never got a reply. Sorry...I didn't mean to write a book, but I've carried your music around in my heart and head for a very long time. I'm glad you're still following your dream. Date: Jan 23, 1998 Time: 06:22 Name: Leo S. Medina City & State: Mandaluyong City, Phillipines Source of site: search engine(yahoo.com) Comments: Dear Michael, I really like the re-recording of the song "I'll Always Love You." I'm really touched by the lyrics and I hope you could send me an original copy of the song together with notes because I would like to practice it using violin. If there is anything that you can share with me about that song, please send me. Thanks a lot and good luck. By the way, your album was lauched here in the Philippines last week and the song really topped the charts.. Leo Date: Jan 23, 1998 Time: 20:51 Name: Gerry Lipat City & State: Toronto, Canada Source of site: CDUniverse Comments: Hi! I live in Toronto, Canada and had been searching for the Greatest Hits cassette or CD for sometime now. The web site says only US orders are accepted. How can I get the Greatest Hits cassette delivered to me here in Toronto? Thanks. Date: Jan 25, 1998 Time: 18:17 Name: David Latta City & State: Waterloo, Iowa Source of site: Then and Now CD Comments: Michael, I have been buying your recordings from the beginning and love them all but particularly "For All You Mad Musicians". Good luck in securing the Cd rights to the older material. My family saw you years ago at the General Store in Stone City Iowa and had a great time. We love the new and "old" hits on "Then and Now" and were introduced to Alison Kraus through her duet with you. Thanks! Date: Jan 25, 1998 Time: 22:46 Name: Jan City & State: Snohomish, WA Source of site: looked for it, found it, loved it Comments: Michael, have had the opportunity to see you several times when you've been in Washington State. The first time was quite by accident....but, as soon as we heard the first few bars of `Bluer Than Blue', we looked at each other and said, `OH, that Michael Johnson!!' --we've been hooked ever since. Hope to see you in Washington sometime soon??? Date: Jan 26, 1998 Time: 17:12 Name: Jay Casmirri City & State: Phoenix, AZ Source of site: On "Then & Now" liner notes Comments: Michael, I was fortunate enough to have bought a "Best of Michael Johnson" CD while it was still available several years ago. It has remained one of my favorite albums of all time. Music means a lot of different things to different people, but no other album has had such a profound impact on my life as this has. A singer/writer/player myself, I sang "I Will Whisper Your Name" at my own wedding. My wife and I were thrilled to happen across "Then & Now" on a store shelf last week. It's great to hear your voice again. (And the new arrangements/guitar work are GREAT!) Now, I'm happy to have found this web connection to let you know in what a special way you have touched 2 more people's lives. Thank you. I am mailing an order for "Departure" and can't wait to hear it! Do you perform live? The answer may be somewhere on this web site. I'll look. If so, we would love to find a way to experience your live performance. Whoah! I'm starting to sound like a "fan" here. Better go before I get too mushy. Thanks again! Date: Jan 27, 1998 Time: 16:03 Name: scott k. haugen City & State: aitkin, minn. Source of site: postcard mailing Comments: i am a singer and a (marginal) guitar player; Michael Johnson has been THE major musical influence in my life. i just want to wish only the best and continued success to Michael Johnson! Date: Jan 28, 1998 Time: 14:00 Name: Gil Plotkin City & State: Thiensville, WI Source of site: From Album Comments: To Cindy: (The Webmaster!) You've created one of the best and most informative web sites I've had the pleasure to use. Your links are terrific and easy to navigate. Of course I'm biased since I'm a huge Michael fan, but I really appreciate all the information and the obvious improvements you make from time to time. The lyrics from the Album Discography page are a nice touch. More Audio ??? Thanks Date: Jan 28, 1998 Time: 14:48 Name: Richard J. Heesen City & State: Modesto, CA Source of site: The "Then & Now" promotional postcard Comments: I'm a Minneapolis boy and have been a fan since the early 70's. "Departure" was simply great, as is everything else of yours that I have been able to find. Your old albums were so beautiful it seems a shame they are no longer available. I've been recording tapes of them now for the last 15 years and they're starting to get a little scratchy. I'm very interested in reading that you're trying to acquire the masters for these to re-release them on CD. I will be watching your page and will be purchasing any CD's that become available. Date: Jan 28, 1998 Time: 20:49 Name: Jeff and Lisa Davis City & State: Coeur d'alene,Idaho and Portland, Oregon Source of site: searched! Comments: Love to see our favorite performer in the world has a site now! We have seen MJ five times, and desperately want to see more shows. MJ is one of the finest song craftsmen ever, without regard to genre. I have never seen better concerts, with more real personality, than his. The first time we saw him was at an outdoor concert in Sandpoint, Idaho, on MJ's birthday. We sat in a park by the lake, with the sun setting over the mountains, he sang and we were hooked! Since then, we have brought everybody we care about to share in every concert we could attend. Our autographed album is a prized possesion. Please,sir, come to the Northwest again, so we can revel in your music again. Thank-you! Jeff and Lisa Davis Date: Jan 29, 1998 Time: 00:22 Name: Patrick Michael Delaney City & State: Raleigh,NC Source of site: the address was on postcard i rec'd Comments: i have enjoyed listening to then & now. your interpretations are superb.the acoustic recording helped me enjoy your guitar playing more. i think give me wings would have been great as a duet with alison kraus. you have truly enjoyed the labors of an excellent crew of songwriters over the years. thanks.... keep up the great performing Date: Jan 29, 1998 Time: 11:57 Name: Meredith Wolf City & State: Buford, Georgia Source of site: Search Engine Comments: Dear Sir: I am very excited to have found this site. I have been looking extensively for a copy of your album including the song I'll Whisper Your Name. I think it is a wonderful song and had hoped to dance at my wedding to it. However; I have been unable to find a copy to purchase. Any information regarding a copy of the sond would be greatly appreaciated. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Meredith Wolf Date: Jan 30, 1998 Time: 08:31 Name: Randy Yerta City & State: Overland Park Kansas Source of site: Yahoo search Comments: I saw Michael open up for Alison Kraus, but I had heard several of his songs in prior years. Unfortunately, I wasn't sure who he was. I have found a couple of albums and am now a big fan. Date: Jan 31, 1998 Time: 22:34 Name: Melody City & State: Manila, Phils Source of site: through the Ultimate Band List web page Comments: i really love this site! i'm happy that you came up with this homepage 'coz i'm been browsing through a lot of sites and i can't find Michael Johnson's homepage.. i just would like to let him know that i really love his songs and i won't get tired of listening to them. by the way, his songs are hits here in the phils. they are songs like Bluer than Blue (which was also revived by a local artist), i'll always love you, doors, and whenever i call you friend. more power! thanks. Date: Feb 1, 1998 Time: 21:59 Name: Dan Moore City & State: Duluth, MN Source of site: by typing in Michael Johnson Comments: I have loved your music since I first heard you in the mid seventies. You are one of the first musicians to help me see that there could be music after the Beatles! In a smaller way than you, I have moved people with my voice and guitar too. In my twenties and thirties my focus was in working for social justice. And now, approaching 47, I have become burned out and somewhat cynical. I wish I had made the choice to soothe peoples pain, or, affirm their joy and hope through music instead of my chosen path. I recently looked for your older music and found that it was not published anymore. I sought out and found two of your albums I had given away about 10 years ago. They are still great and I hope to learn a few of your songs. Maybe that will bring back some of the passion for music I miss. Peace and the best of luck to you. Date: Feb 3, 1998 Time: 12:08 Name: Michael Paxton City & State: Los Angeles, CA Source of site: By buying Michael's recent CD "Then & Now" Comments: Dear Michael: I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed your music over the years. I am a filmmaker and I use music every day of my life to help me write and create. Your singing and playing has been such an inspiration to me and I want to thank you for doing what you do so passionately. I am very glad that it is now possible to get more of your work on tape and CD and that this web site has been made available to us die-hard fans. I hope you will consider coming to L.A. to play some concert dates. Thanks again.--Michael Paxton Date: Feb 4, 1998 Time: 20:30 Name: Rick Olson City & State: Maple Grove ,MN Source of site: Now & then Liner Notes Comments: Love your music. Saw you perform 3 or 4 times in the late 70's early 80's. You use to play at Winona State University, thats when i was first exposed to your music. You are still one of my favorite singers. Loved the "Bluer than blue", Dialogue, Home Free & You can call me blue" era. Didn't like the country a lot, but i guess you got to make a living ( just joking). Would love to get your old albums on CD's. Hope you can work that out. Thanks for all the great memories Michael. Date: Feb 4, 1998 Time: 21:14 Name: David Black City & State: Marietta, GA Source of site: Then & Now liner notes Comments: Have an old vinyl copy of For All You Mad Musicians and a reel to reel tape of There is a Breeze I caught on a college radio station in the early 70's. Saw you at University of Illinois. Caught a glimpse of you on TNN a few years back and most recently your video with Allison Krause. Glad to see you're still in business. unique vocal style and engaging, accessible guitar style. You've become a favorite like Ken Rankin. Let me know if you can get masters for reissue of intervening material I missed or if you get to Atlant area for a concert. regards. Date: Feb 5, 1998 Time: 13:10 Name: Dean Graham City & State: Canton, Ohio Source of site: NOMA WEBSITE Comments: I really enjoyed your article in the recent Performing Songwriter magazine. Ain't Dis Da Life & Departure are two of my favorite recordings. Good luck with your efforts to put all of your recordings on CD. I'm ordering a copy of Then & Now today from you via the mail. I haven't been able to find this recording until today, when I finally found your website. Come sing in Northeast Ohio sometime, PLEASE! A friend of mine, Mnimudd@AOL.COM, introduced me to many of your earlier recordings. I really surprised him by finding Ain't Dis Da Life for him as a Christmas present. He's a huge fan of yours. If you have the opportunity, would you email him a happy birthday note on 3-14. Thanks. GRAMOMAN Date: Feb 6, 1998 Time: 09:41 Name: brad hoyt City & State: orono, MN Source of site: your postcard Comments: Hi Michael! I'm an old neighbor from Mtka. that used to run into you at the C store in mtka mills. I lived on Robinwood Lane across from the softball fields circa 1980. My daughters and I are big fans and have been to all of your xmas concerts since 1979 as well as some others such as the basement of that hotel in St. Paul or the Decathlon Club (long time ago,huh!) Your concerts are as much a part of our xmas as snow and turkey so please keep them coming. I hope all is well with you and your family. I would like to obtain all your works on CD and for my daughters as well. How is the battle going to obtain the masters? Will you email list when ready? Did you reconcile with your wife? Will I grow old gracefully? These are the questions of the day. I look forward to hearing from and seeing you soon. Good Luck! Date: Feb 8, 1998 Time: 17:48 Name: Nash Chavez City & State: Albuquerque New Mexico Source of site: On Then & Now CD Comments: I have been a fan for many years and I am glad to see a new release. This site may help me find some of the album titles I have been looking for. The cassettes I have are old and I am replacing them with CD's. Date: Feb 9, 1998 Time: 13:54 Name: SAUL RUBIN City & State: PARKLAND, FL Source of site: WWW SEARCH Comments: I WOULD LOVE TO FIND THE SHEET MUSIC FOR "THIS NIGHT WON'T LAST FOREVER". I HAVE TRIED FOR YEARS. ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU! Date: Feb 10, 1998 Time: 14:49 Name: Chris Stapleton City & State: Vero Beach, FL Source of site: Kinked from Songs.com which was linked from COWPIE Comments: Been a big fan, for longer than you probably care to know. I've always enjoyed the tomal qualities of your work, and buy anything when I can find it, after I bought Lifetime Guarantee (yes, I'm the one, chuckle chuckle :)I wore it out in a month, started to think it was in my imagination that I had it, because its so hard to find. I'm looking forward to replacing it when it becaomes avaiable. Please keep up the fantastic guitar playing, it leaves hope for all us hackers dreamin of the big time. Date: Feb 11, 1998 Time: 14:08 Name: Jim Charbonneau City & State: Duluth, Minnesota Source of site: album notes Comments: Back around 1973, my girlfriend took me to see you at St Scholastica College in Duluth. I have been a fan ever since. Caught your show in Duluth at the Bayfront tent a couple years ago. I'm glad to see you are still at it! I'm looking forward to hearing more from you and hope you will perform in our area again soon!! Date: Feb 11, 1998 Time: 20:56 Name: Anna-Maria Morgan City & State: Marietta, Georgia Source of site: Michael Johnson's been a long time favorite of mine! Comments: I first saw Michael Johnson when he opened for Dr. Hook in Tallahassee, Florida approximately eight years ago and have been a fan since! I now live in Marietta and had looked forward to seeing Michael when he was scheduled to play in Roswell, GA, but the show was unfortunately cancelled! I was lucky and caught Michael's show when he played the "Marietta on the Square" and he was, of course, terrific! I just checked Michael's touring schedule and don't see our area planned for '98! Think we might be added? Keeping my fingers crossed! Anna-Maria Date: Feb 12, 1998 Time: 11:04 Name: Gerry Schmidt City & State: Denver, Colorado Source of site: yahoo Comments: I am interested in purchasing The Michael Johnson Album and You Can Call Me Blue if they should ever become available on CD. Thank you. Date: Feb 15, 1998 Time: 22:14 Name: Dr. David Michael Ward City & State: Auke Bay, Alaska Source of site: looked on the web for Michael Comments: I would really love to get "The Michael Johnson Album" This was my favorite singer in the 1970's Thank You. David Date: Feb 15, 1998 Time: 23:42 Name: Bobby Johnson (No relation, unfortunately) :-) City & State: Northport, Alabama Source of site: Yahoo Search (Michael Johnson) Comments: Congrats on #1 in Europe, Michael! I'm glad someone out there still appreciates GOOD music, unlike most of America these days. As I sit with my old Epiphone Texan tonight, I'll be picking "The Moon is Still Over Her Shoulder" in your honor. :-) Thanks for some wonderful music, Michael! Continued success, my friend! Date: Feb 16, 1998 Time: 12:19 Name: Matthew Annantuonio City & State: Milford MA 01757 Source of site: search in Yahoo Comments: The recording, Dialogue" of great sentimental value to me and I would love to have a copy of it. None of the music outlets I've tried have any record of it. Please if there is any way of getting it before Feb 28. I would be forever grateful. Date: Feb 16, 1998 Time: 14:18 Name: Tryg Christian Jacobson City & State: 222 Vollrath Blvd. Sheboygan WI 53083 Source of site: Yahoo/Music/Michael Johnson Comments: I'm desperate for There is a Breeze and Rooty Toot Toot For The Moon. Please Help. Tryg Date: Feb 16, 1998 Time: 16:53 Name: Scott Julian City & State: Chippewa Falls, WI Source of site: liner notes of new album Comments: Michael-I just dubbed a copy of the '84 Christmas concert off cities 97. Despite the fact that I have seen you almost every year since '79, I never realized how many of the songs I love so much aren't on any recording. Maybe if the recovery of the masters from the old recordings doesn't happen any time soon, perhaps a live recording would be an alternative. As much as I love all the studio efforts, it was and is the live performances that have always been special for me. I would love to have recordings of Catch Another Butterfly, Don't Look for Love, Livin' In the Best Years of Our Lives, and many, many others I have only heard performed live. Just a suggestion... no matter what, thanks for all the great music over the years and in time to come. Scott P.S. What happened to the tentative date in Eau Claire, WI that was dropped off the schedulte? Eau Claire is real close to home. Date: Feb 16, 1998 Time: 17:28 Name: Erik Mathre City & State: O'Fallon, MO Source of site: yahoo.com Comments: I grew up in Minnesota, using your entire Ain't Dis Da Life album, as a virtual mantra for growing up. Any word on getting a it coming out on CD? Any idea on where I could find a used L.P. copy? Thanks! Date: Feb 18, 1998 Time: 00:45 Name: Mary Booth City & State: Minneapolis, MN Source of site: browsing Comments: I got to meet Michael at the Minnesota State Fair a few years ago and he signed my whole collection of his while I was there. I asked him if there was anything of his that I did NOT have and he said there was an English import called, 'LIFE's A BITCH". Does anyone know of a website where I can order it from or just some where where I can get it? Thanks...... Date: Feb 19, 1998 Time: 10:50 Name: Kurt E. Schmuhl City & State: Jamestown, ND Source of site: listed in the then and now cd Comments: I really like the music. This site is really cool in that I can go back to some of the outdated stuff and hear clips of it. I had worked with Michael at a concert he did in Jamestown, ND in 1991 or 1992 as part of our civic music association and he puts on a fabulous show. Date: Feb 19, 1998 Time: 13:55 Name: Shari Leuthardt City & State: Brooklyn Park, MN Source of site: through Yahoo! Comments: I so hope you can get the masters for reproduction on the recordings that are out of print!! I have been a fan for 18 years and only have a couple of old albums: There is a Breeze and "For all You Mad Musicians." I no longer have a turntable so I cannot play them. I am always on the watch at used CD retailers for your recordings but can never find any. I would love to own these recordings on CD's. Your music is wonderful. Thanks!! Date: Feb 21, 1998 Time: 17:21 Name: Michael Childs City & State: Orlando, Fl. Source of site: AOL net find Comments: I am glad to see a way to express thanks for the help. I was able to morn the loss of a love and get on with life. His music helps remind me of her and what I lost. More new stuff, ok. Date: Feb 23, 1998 Time: 01:50 Name: Doug Mace City & State: Loma Linda, California Source of site: Looked up "Country Singer Michael Johnson" on Search AOL Comments: Dear Mr. Johnson, I can't believe I found this web page. It was a wild hope, but I found it right away. I am a 37 year old youth pastor that has vivid memories of a time when I was young and impetuous and was introduced to your music, "Bluer than Blue." It touched me and became a sound track to my life as a confused college student. It really became a comfort to me because of its pure melodies and honest message for the lover in me of life, music and romance. I became qickly attached to all your albums and bought most of them but can't play them any more without a long play record player. I did collect "That's That" and "Wings" but rarely see any or your CDs out here in L.A. area. Anyway I am moved by your work, thank you for staying true to your art so I can benefit. My big hope and motivation for research was to learn that you have remastered all your work into CDs. I am depressed after reading that all those albums are now out of print and unavailable. I would buy all your CDs when you do secure the rights and re-release them. I know others too. Please put me on a "first to know list" when this event takes place. sincerely, Doug Mace Date: Feb 24, 1998 Time: 21:19 Name: Roger Brandon City & State: Dundee, Oregon Source of site: Typed Michael Johnson in SEARCH... Comments: I'm really glad I've found your music. I remember hearing it years ago, but haven't seen it around since. Hope to hear more. Date: Feb 24, 1998 Time: 22:10 Name: Jeff Corrigan City & State: Killeen, TX Source of site: in a magazine article Comments: Dear MJ, As a long time fan, (my son likes some of your stuff) I'm sorry to hear about the pain in your life. Having gone through a divorce, it was actually difficult to attend your Christmas concerts because so many of the songs you sing were dealing with relations. You didn't want a grown man crying in the middle of your songs. Hey, there are some pretty awesome people in Franklin. Do you know Phil Keaggy, Wes King, or Michael Card? All top notch singing, song writing, excellent guitar players. Check them out if you have the inclination. Good friends can help you get through all the garbage that's going on. Don't try to do it alone. (sorry! I know I'm not your mother) I hope that your crud goes away quickly and that your feeling well soon. Thanks for the many years of music and the 40 or 50 concerts that I got to hear you in. (in about a 15 year period) Sincerely, Jeff Corrigan P.S. Remember the alarm clock radio you used to tune to country music so you would have to wake up? Ain't life funny? Date: Feb 28, 1998 Time: 21:50 Name: Jim & Joan Kinney City & State: Vermillion, SD 57069 Source of site: Off a CD jacket Comments: We tried to go to your concert in Sioux Falls in January 1998, but the tickets were all sold out. We miss having your concerts in Vermillion. We attended a couple of them at USD back in the 70s and 80s. When do you plan to be back in South Dakota? We used to run the Vermillion airport and are now retired and can enjoy your music more. Scott Erickson and Chris Johnson, longtime friends, introduced us to your music years ago. Date: Mar 2, 1998 Time: 04:07 Name: George M. Ajjan City & State: Franklin Lakes, NJ Source of site: searched yahoo Comments: Back in the late 70's we were newly married and raising our children. I was a resident in OB/GYN at the time and spent my spare time listening to music. Bluer than Blue was a hit at the time and we loved the song. My wife bought me your albums that were out at the time and we listened to them constantly. (and still do quite often) We would rock our kids to sleep with your songs. In fact, one of my fondest memories involves rocking my first daughter to sleep with your music. I put on The Michael Johnson Album and as the song played my one year old looked up at me and said "been". She was referring to "What a night this has been" She referred to the song by the last word of the first line. As I said my children (now adults) grew up on your music and often ask if we could go to see you in concert. We'd love to know where and when you appear in the NY metro area. Thanks for being part of our lives. George M. Ajjan Date: Mar 2, 1998 Time: 19:03 Name: Rusty Wulff City & State: Elkhorn, WI Source of site: brother in law got it off your "Then and Now", I believe Comments: I'm delighted to learn that you are planning to re-release your older stuff on CD! Let me know when they're available! Points of (dis)interest: My wife and I have been married 17 years. Our 1st date was seeing your solo act. Got 3 kids now. So ... it's all your fault ;) Jimmy Johnson (bass/clarinet) and I went to music camp together. LOVE your stuff. "Departure" is sweet. See you next time you're at Cafe Carpe! Rusty and Betsy Wulff Date: Mar 5, 1998 Time: 07:52 Name: WILLIAM LAVOIE City & State: AMESBURY MA Source of site: GOTO.COM Comments: HELLO I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SITE FOREVER. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR ALL OF THE OLD ALBUMS(TAPE CD'S ECT) FOR YEARS. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL FAN SINCE THE BEGINING. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU. I WISH THAT YU HAD TOURS IN THE N.E. THANKS BILL Date: Mar 5, 1998 Time: 18:39 Name: Rommel Hernandez City & State: Manila, Philippines Source of site: www.yahoo.com/search Comments: Do you have complete least of songs under the album of "The Best of Michael Johnson". And when it will be available in CD. Date: Mar 6, 1998 Time: 15:56 Name: Patrick Jaderborg City & State: APO AP (Retired Military serving in Korea) Source of site: A fan of Michael Johnson's, I looked for it. Comments: I have always liked your music, and it is very hard to find over here in Korea. I'm glad I found the Website. Pat Date: Mar 6, 1998 Time: 21:02 Name: Lisa Paulson City & State: Cochrane, WI Source of site: AOL search Comments: Michael, Many years ago, I discovered your music. Had heard songs on the radio, and completely fell in love with your voice and style. Bought 2 LP's and listened to them until they were no longer playable, and completely worn, out. Since then the turntable died, and decided to get CD's of your work. Was very disappointed to find that everything was out of print. We then bought a computer, and since I have now learned to use it, went into the Music Blvd. site, and found 2 CD's which I immediately purchased. Decided to try AOL net find, and here you are, and here I am. Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am that after so long, I will soon be in possession of your vocal, and accoustical tallents. Please If you read this, know that I will be stopping into your website from time to time, to visit my old friend....... If time permits, please feel free to answer this note. It would thrill me very much. Hope to see you in Galesville, WI when you are there........ Yours respectfully, Lisa Paulson Date: Mar 6, 1998 Time: 21:51 Name: Mark R. Wille City & State: Hamilton, New Jersey Source of site: Surfing the Web Comments: I've enjoyed Micheal's songs ever since I heard "Bluer Than Blue." His ballads are THE BEST! In my mind, he's one of America's most gifted artists. May he keep on pumping out those beautiful tunes! Michael's music, perseverance, and genuineness will always be an inspiration to me. It's too bad he never made it to "Megastardom," but what really counts is that he's still around...and brightening lots of lives. Mark R. Wille Date: Mar 8, 1998 Time: 10:55 Name: Tom Case City & State: Birmingham, Alabama Source of site: From the CD "Then & Now" Comments: My wife and I really enjoyed your performance with AK in Birmingham, last year. I hope you can make it back to Birmingham soon. Please let me know when the Best of Michael Johnson is available on CD. We really love the "Then and Now" CD. Date: Mar 9, 1998 Time: 02:50 Name: Su Strickler City & State: Phoenix, AZ Source of site: Searched under Michael Johnson musical artist Comments: I can't tell you how happy I am to have found this site. I own a worn out cassette of "Lifetime Guarantee" and have been looking to replace it with a CD. That has special sentimental value to me and I had just about resigned myself to never being able to find another. In fact I was looking for information about an album called "Then & Now" when I found this site. I had been searching the Columbia Records' site and it gave me that album as a response. I have been a big fan and continue to be. Sincerely Su Date: Mar 10, 1998 Time: 02:41 Name: Neil C. Villanueva City & State: Manila, Philippines Source of site: myself Comments: i really loved your songs that's great Date: Mar 11, 1998 Time: 04:36 Name: Genett Mills City & State: Pacifica, CA Source of site: By accident...and a good thing, too! Comments: Hi Michael! I hope everything's well with you, or at least you're hanging in there. You've always been a fighter; I understand that times have been tough on you, but you've come this far. I know that you're still trying to get your early albums back. Keep the faith, man. But I know of another way that can be of help. We, the fans, can help. You and we can organize a letter-writing campaign to help you get your early albums back. And I'm willing to lead or co-lead the campaign. Grassroots organizing can work. My background in this plus journalism -- print and broadcasting -- can help. Some of the other fans and I are tired of kicking ourselves because we: 1) Keep cursing ourselves for being born too late to buy your albums/CDs/cassettes when they were out in the records shelves, or... 2) Remember you when we were little kids, but didn't catch on until recently, after having flashbacks of "Bluer Than Blue" increase in frequency (I'm guilty of this one), or... 3) Overplayed the vinyl and/or cassettes. Painful.... You're doing your damnedest to help us. Why not let us help you? All the best, Genett Mills P.S.: I wanted to invite you to my wedding to perform and to stuff you with good ol' Filipino grub (yes, including the lechon!). But I checked your "Performance Schedule," and you're in Minnesota the day before my wedding. I'm getting married July 5th, and my future father-in-law is already joking about the wedding to my fiance ("Looks like you're losing your independence, son." Ha-ha-ha...). Date: Mar 11, 1998 Time: 17:35 Name: Genett Mills City & State: Pacifica, CA Source of site: See related message ;^) Comments: One thing I forgot to ask: When do you plan to perform in Northern California/Bay Area? Date: Mar 12, 1998 Time: 01:39 Name: Toshie Miyaki City & State: tokyo,JAPAN Source of site: from my friend Comments: Hello. I'm work for vivid sound corporation, record company in japan. I'm very interested in your new album "Then and Now". And your best album,too. These seem to release only at your web site. Can we import a lot and release it as japanese format in japan? We cannot much promotion, maybe only we can release and take a few ad for music magazine,and make available all over in japanese CD store and also sell as our mailing order. We were planing to reissue your albums from EMI japan, "The Michael Johnson Album" "Dialoge" "You Can Call Me Blue" "Home Free". But while we're planing,I've heard from magic california and PROWEST, They also plan it. So, I told them release it cooperate. Have you heard about it? If you have a right yourself, also any other titles, Please tell me because We can reissue it. anyway,Please mail or fax to me about this. and first,please send us a sample of each CD. best regards, toshie miyaki vivid sound corporation telephone:81-(0)3-3490-1250 faximile:81-(0)3-3495-0830 adress:)(J153-0064 (J 2-23-8,simomeguro,meguro-ku,tokyo JAPAN Date: Mar 12, 1998 Time: 21:34 Name: terry tveraas City & State: buford, ga Source of site: just looked for M.J. Comments: I finally purchased your latest release, Now & Then. I was happy to hear the updated versions of your CLASSIC songs. It was real nice to hear them in a clean recording, you see all my albums have been played so much there a bit noisy. Looking foward for the cd release of your early albums. Date: Mar 14, 1998 Time: 22:26 Name: Ben Beach City & State: Hoffman Estates, IL Source of site: web search Comments: Hi Michael! I have been a fan for many years, since my brother Dennis gave me a copy of There Is A Breeze, one of my favorite albums of all time! We used to hear you perform at Holstein's in Chicago, and I have a tape from a WFMT broadcast of one of those concerts. I fondly remember you singing "My Old Yellow Car" and many others. I was so happy to find this web site, and have just purchased your latest CD, Then and Now...IT IS GREAT and brought back alot of memories. I sure hope that you can re-release all your old albums again, cause there are a few I don't have, and the LP's are pretty scratchy. My sister and I are also looking forward to your concert in Rockford, IL on March 21! I am so glad I stumbled across this and can't believe that you have a concert in our area again. Can't wait to see you! Ben Beach Date: Mar 15, 1998 Time: 12:15 Name: mark epstein City & State: neshanic station, new jersey Source of site: cd universe Comments: please let me know when your old alblums become availible on CD. I have been looking for your 1977 Michael Johnson alblum for the past nine years. I had it on eight track and obviously we have moved onto CD's now. Your music is fantastic and I really enjoy your voice. Thanks Date: Mar 15, 1998 Time: 18:45 Name: Joe Szeliga City & State: Garden City, Michigan Source of site: inside the notes of Then & Now Comments: Been hoping for years for a compilation of Michael's music from over the years. Didn't want to buy collections with only one of Michael's songs on them. As soon as I saw Then & Now I bought it. Don't get me wrong, I love the way Michael spins a song, always have, but the new renditions of Bluer Than Blue and This Night Won't Last Forever were really disappointing. My two favorite singers from the late '70's and early '80's were Michael and Paul Davis, and changing the sound or tempo of those songs seems almost sacrilegious. If Michael ever puts together a collection of the original recordings from the late '70's, I want to know! Date: Mar 16, 1998 Time: 03:13 Name: terrie huton City & State: brookings, OR Source of site: the jacket of "then & now" cd Comments: I saw Michael in concert in Redding, CA about 7 years ago, and have enjoyed his music since. It was one of those surprising experiences of recognizing the songs, but not knowing who performed them. I feel fortunate in "discovering" Michael's music. "Then & Now" is a very nice group of songs. (wheres "ghost in this house"?) Thanks. Date: Mar 16, 1998 Time: 18:55 Name: Steve Rouse City & State: 4029 186th St SW Lynnwood, WA 98037 Source of site: On the Internet Comments: Is there any chance some of Michael's older albums will be transferred (and made available for purchase) to CD format? I'd like to purchase his entire collection. No one has a better voice, or more touching lyrics. Date: Mar 18, 1998 Time: 05:56 Name: M. J. Archuleta City & State: Denver, Colorado Source of site: I consider myself to be very lucky--I used "Infoseek's" search engine Comments: Mr. Johnson I sure hope you check your e-mail and respond to it. I am a true devotee. I wrote to you approximately three years ago via snail mail at the address listed within the liner notes of "Departure" at the "Green Hills Station" Post Office Box in Nashville, Tennessee. I never received a reply--I thought you and your music had dropped off the planet. I wish I could immediately find that letter; I would use the same laudatory language as I did then. Many moons ago I was enamored with your guitar style and vocal delivery. I knew then that you were schooled by a "master"--I follow two artists who emulate your style: Michael Tomlinson (he has a website at www.michaeltomlinson.com You might want to read his 'page' describing 'his' problems with the record company sleaze), and David Wilcox--I don't know if you have been compared to him before but he is as deep as you were/are. And can he play the guitar!). Another artist who actually turned me on to your style of playing the guitar as you do is Jose Feliciano--his Feliciano! CD on RCA. Anyhow, I heard your "Michael Johnson Album" and I was blown away! In my letter to you I described how as a rookie patrolman I would bring this album/tape into eating establishments in Red River, NM and would receive offers galore to buy it off me. If they were 'pretty' I would reduce the fee tremendously! If I was in the business of selling records, that record (and Jose's) would have sold a zillion copies. Mr. Johnson please do everything in your power to release--intact--as originally released--onto CD--ALL of your early music. I have taken it upon myself and have written to the record companies about the immoral acts of not releasing their vast catalogs of fine artistry. EMI wrote me back at one time (I still have the letter somewhere) and they were very cold to the idea. I wrote to Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs to inquire as to whether they would buy the rights and re-release the item as one of their "GOLD" discs--it is that worthy! They never responded. Life is to short for the 'stuff' corporate america subjects the citizenry to...Mr. Johnson, I could go on and on and talk about you being from Alamosa, Colorado and playing here in Denver... but I will stop here. Please answer your mail if you see fit. Oh, I am signing up for your newsletter! I am excited I found this site! ...was it here two months ago...? Date: Mar 19, 1998 Time: 09:46 Name: Laurel Franchini City & State: Rockford, Illinois Source of site: Via astralhotel.com site Comments: I am planning on coming to the Saturday, March 21st show at Charlotte's Web, in Rockford. I used to, many moons ago, frequent the old Charlotte's Web and enjoyed your music tremendously. I have only one of your LP's, but my sister has 5 or 6. We were just talking about some of the performers from those days, and she pulled out her collection. You had autographed one for her with "Thanks for asking" A few days later I went to a specialty CD order store to find if any of your LP's had been converted to CD form and was told no. I also had contacted Stephen Powers from the old Mountain Railroad label a little over a year ago, trying to get my hands on CD's issued off vinyl but was unsuccessful, except for the "Get Folked" issue they had compiled. Soooooo, am very pleased to have found your site, and look forward to getting CD's from you as they become available. Looking forward to Saturday night! Be Well. Date: Mar 19, 1998 Time: 23:50 Name: Jim Cox City & State: Omaha, NE Source of site: Comments: Saw you in a little gymnasium concert in St. Paul in 1976--have babied my LP's of your first recordings. Hope cd's are available soon. Date: Mar 19, 1998 Time: 23:58 Name: dave dierking City & State: hanford calif Source of site: surfing, hunting and more surfing Comments: HELLO MR JOHNSON, YOU DON'T KNOW ME, BUT I KNOW YOUR MUSIC AND EXCEPTIONAL GUITAR ARTISTRY FOR SOME TIME KNOW. SAW YOU FIRST IN MINNEAPOLIS AROUND 1975. AGAIN AT MANKATO STATE IN, I BELIEVE 78 AND LASTLY FROUNT ROW CENTER AT HANFORD CALIF. I WAS VERY TEMPTED TO CATCH UP TO YOU AFTER YOUR UNPLUGGED CONCERT AND INVITE YOU OVER FOR A FELLOW MIDWESTERN BREW. YOU WERE PRETTY BUSY SO I WAS UNABLE TO. I NEED YOUR HELP... YOUR MUSIC HAS HAD A GREAT INFLUENCE ON MY MIND FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS. THROUGH MANY MOVES MY M.J COLLECTION HAS DETERIORATED. I'M IN DESPERATE NEED FOR YOUR FIRST 8 ALBUMS. WINGS ON I HAVE ON CD. EITHER CASSETTE OR VINYL WILL SUFFICE. I'D KILL FOR CD'S. ANYWAY IT'S MY PLEASURE TO BE A FAN OF YOURSELF. ANYTIME YOUR IN CALIFORNIA AGAIN PLEASE EMAIL. I'VE GOT A DOZEN GUITARS FROM OVATION TO FENDER TO RICKENBACKER TO MY OLD TRUSTY LES PAUL. I'M PRETTY GOOD AT PICKING UP FROM TAPES OR CDS. YOURS ARE TO DARN TOUGH....ANY SHEET MUSIC LAYING AROUND? TAKE CARE AND KEEP TURNING OUT THE TUNES DAVE DIERKING Date: Mar 22, 1998 Time: 20:58 Name: Steve Springman City & State: Source of site: Looking for it. Comments: Any sheet music published?...Publisher? Date: Mar 22, 1998 Time: 21:37 Name: Scott Foster City & State: Honolulu, Hawaii Source of site: very long story Comments: Where have you been? I am looking for a CD (would take cassette) of the album I once had that had your magic rendition of "Almost Like Being In Love"; If memory serves me, "Like A Breeze." Any ETA on your albums being released on CD. I was Jimmie Spheeris' manager at the time of his death 13 years ago. His first of four albums on Columbia, Isle of View" has just been released. I know how long these things can take. I have missed the great personal enjoyment your rare talent for many years. Best wishes - SF Date: Mar 23, 1998 Time: 17:44 Name: Martha Coakley City & State: Palos Park, Illinois Source of site: Conversation with Michael Johnson in Mount Prospect Comments: Just wanted to let you know how very much we enjoyed your concert in Mount Prospect on 3/20/98. As usual you were superb. As I mentioned to you that evening, my husband and I have followed your career since the Earl of Old Town. Our four adult children are also fans of yours. One daughter lives in San Antonio and sees you every year in Kerrville. Our other daughter lives in Iowa and drives in for your concerts in Mount Prospect. On Friday evening, my husband's cousin (a Jesuit priest) mentioned that having you in Mount Prospect is "like having our own jewel in the midst of Mount Prospect". We eagerly look forward to receiving the announcement of your performance. We do not live in the immediate area of Mount Prospect but rather in a southwest suburb approximately 1 hour away. You are truly worth the trip. I feel somewhat of a kinship with you. I was born and raised in Willmar Minnesota, and my maiden name was Johnson. Once again, thank you so much for your talent, enthusiasm and gift of music. Your artistry with the guitar and styling of lyrics are unique only to you. You are truly a "jewel" in the music industry. We are fortunate to have found you many years ago. Please keep Mount Prospect on your future itineraries. Thanks for a most delightful evening. Martha Coakley Date: Mar 24, 1998 Time: 23:32 Name: Carrie Johnson City & State: San Antonio, Texas Source of site: Mom clued me in. Comments: When my Mom e-mailed to tell me about your concert in Mount Prospect, she also let me know about your website. It's about time!!! I'm glad you're finally out here. My husband and I have been going to Kerrville for the past few years and I had hoped to see you there. The first year, during a performance by someone of whom I'd never heard, I was over by the booths when the artist said "Thanks to Michael Johnson for joining me on that last number." I couldn't believe I had missed the only number you did that year! Since then, I have checked the schedule religiously in order to figure out when you would be performing, won't be caught off guard again. I'm glad to see you'll be back this year, just hope the weather's nice for you. See you in Kerrville! Carrie and Jeff Johnson Date: Mar 26, 1998 Time: 20:54 Name: john bowles City & State: vegas Source of site: liner notes to then & now Comments: Mikey---hey old buddy,good to catch up to you after twenty years of diggin' the tunes.Thought I joined the band wagon from the get-go,but just today realized I'm about the first three albums shy of the whole collection.Sounds like those LP's would suit my sense of your unique style better than the more recent country-flavored approach (just read thru all your e-mails.) Put me down for a BIG YES to all your re-issues.Can't figure out dem record company execs,'course,can't see 'em to get an idea,as their head's so far up their asses!!! Had a job where I could sing your songs all day while I drove around deliverin' water,and sang some to the ladies too; and reflected alot to the songs,and sang 'em to myself,for me. Of course,Bluer and Almost, but esp., When You Come Home from the MJ album.Next came Dialogue and the songs,This Night,Very First Time,I'll Always,and the powerful Doors, along with the unexpected poignancy of She Put The Sad.Finally,You Can Call Me Blue,put you on the map for me with,the title song,After You,Savin' It Up,You,Right Thru The Heart, Don't Ask,You Sure Fooled Me. Three very strong albums that hold-up and withstand the march of times,and all those wonderful memories.I thank you,for the first time I'm able to,and I'm hopeful of obtaining these three and the previous three soon,on the CD format. As an added bonus,while reading your guest book and longing like the others for your body of work to be digitally released,I read where one of my main men from the early seventies, Jimmie Spheeris,will have his catalog made available,so there's hope and promise everywhere. Stay well old friend, john Date: Mar 27, 1998 Time: 14:56 Name: dhaven City & State: newfolden,mn Source of site: Search Engine.... Michael Johnson Comments: I followed MJ in athe early years especially "There Is A Breeze" and concerts in the 70's at Concordia College Moorhead, MN. ... I compliment Sawyer Brown with their current MJ remake . ...... best wishes Date: Mar 28, 1998 Time: 11:18 Name: Susan Dasaro City & State: San Francisco CA Source of site: A friend told me about it. Comments: Longtime fan who cherishes her original LPS that have been played to death. When are you coming back to this neck of the woods for a concert? Would love to correspond with other MJ fans. Susan Date: Mar 28, 1998 Time: 14:11 Name: Laura Trueman City & State: Roswell, NM Source of site: cd cover Comments: Love your music, wish you would come perform in New Mexico..... Date: Mar 28, 1998 Time: 21:02 Name: Michael Gamerl City & State: Spring Hill, Kansas Source of site: The 'Then and Now' CD Comments: Michael, I've loved your music since the good 'ole LP's of the 70's. I can't wait till I can possibly buy your original CD's as they were. Please keep trying to get the rights to the Masters and let your fans know when they can get them. 'Almost like being in Love' and 'Give me wings' are always at the top of my list on my DAT tape playings. I've preserved your old albums with a SAE LP Noise Reduction unit to DAT tape thinking I'd never see your old LP's again much less on CD. I lost your 'Wings' CD in a robbery and have never been able to replace it. Anyway bless your music and your spirit Michael. Michael Gamerl Date: Mar 30, 1998 Time: 15:48 Name: Mark City & State: Peterson Source of site: On the CD "Then & Now" Comments: I'm trying to get a copy of the original 1978 version of Bluer than Blue. Date: Apr 2, 1998 Time: 01:42 Name: Paul Dallgas-Frey City & State: Dixon, IL Source of site: Thankfully!!! (Off the new "Then and Now" CD I just opened) Comments: PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!!! PLEASE!!! TWIST SOMEONE'S ARM AND GET YOUR EARLY ALBUMS REISSUED!!!! I must have played "Ain't Dis Da Life" until the needle etched through to the turntable. I have seen you in concert a dozen times (way back when I was growing up in the Cities) - and every time your music took me to another place. What a rare gift that is. Thank you. PS Hey - I really like this new CD!!! Date: Apr 2, 1998 Time: 01:50 Name: Paul Dallgas-Frey (again) City & State: same Source of site: same Comments: ... just wanted to say I always liked your music best when it was just you and your guitar. Date: Apr 4, 1998 Time: 13:56 Name: Ana Casteran City & State: Kent, OH Source of site: In the last M.J. CD I bought (Then & Now) Comments: I am a big fan of Michael Johnson because his songs bring me back to my childhood (I'm 27). I have been trying to get his albums, only to discover that they are out of print :(. It's nice to hear they can be ordered! Date: Apr 4, 1998 Time: 21:48 Name: Rich Wilson City & State: Blairstown, NJ Source of site: Yahoo Search Comments: Dear Michael: I returned today from our wonderful Caribbean Cruise! Your show was super! I must say...I believe you're more talented today than ever. Thanks for taking the time to talk to me and to let me tell you about our radio station WHCY HOT COUNTRY 106.3 FM. Please try not to forget about sending the CD for my on air partner JoAnn. Thanks again for sharing your talents with us all on the cruise and we look forward to many more years of music from you...you are indeed one of the great guys! Oh,loved the little Slim Whitman Yodle! Date: Apr 6, 1998 Time: 16:28 Name: Brian Lyngby City & State: Mesa, AZ Source of site: New album Then & Now Comments: I have been an MJ fan since the early 70's and I used to live in Minneapolis and would always look forward to the Christmas concerts. I was very happy to find this web site to locate were MJ will be in concert. Date: Apr 10, 1998 Time: 18:34 Name: Sonya Frederick City & State: Rockville, MD Source of site: Yahoo search Comments: Love your music, always have! Keep making those beautiful songs. Sonya Date: Apr 11, 1998 Time: 15:49 Name: Dan Poitras City & State: Toronto, Canada Source of site: Comments: Hi There! Love the site! LOOKING FOR FOLLOWING ALBUMS: "AIN'T DIS DA LIFE" and "FOR ALL YOU MAD MUSICIANS" WILLING TO TRADE FOR THESE ALBUMS: "WINGS" "YOU CAN CALL ME BLUE" "DIALOGUE" "THE MICHAEL JOHNSON ALBUM" Anybody interested?...email me! Dan Date: Apr 11, 1998 Time: 21:26 Name: Doreene L. Sullivan City & State: Waterbury, CT Source of site: cd info Comments: none Date: Apr 14, 1998 Time: 11:15 Name: Michael E. Johnson City & State: Charleston South carolina Source of site: followed a link out to it Comments: I have always liked Michaels music (having the same name is a kick also) and I cannot find any of his music at the stores around here! This is a great site! I will keep coming back to see any new updates! Later! Michael Johnson (Dusty) Date: Apr 15, 1998 Time: 21:27 Name: Lou Blanchard City & State: Norco, Ca Source of site: Album Insert Comments: I would love to be able to get a copy of "wing" in any form. this sight is very helpful in that effort. Most people have heard michaels songs re-done by someone else and can easily recognize them, but they are really missing out not to have heard michael for themselves..i hope he continues to make wonderful music. Date: Apr 17, 1998 Time: 20:49 Name: Nancy O'Rourke/Mr. Cat Productions City & State: Long Beach, California Source of site: Searching for any information on Michael Johnson! Yea!! Comments: I am SEARCHING for ANY WAY to get a copy of That's That from 1988. (RCA/BMG) My only cassette copy died in my car's tape machine and I was so upset to discover it is out of print. I still have hope as there are locations that sell used records, but I want to find a way to purchase it that would correctly allocate the royalities. I truly, truly, love the entire album, as recorded. I have purchased Then & Now, but need a copy from 1988's recording. I am amazed by how wonderful that album is, it is my favorite to this day. With the layers of vocals and instrumentation, Michael Johson, of course, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Myer, writers like Hugh Prestwood, the album is a favorite favorite and I really need another copy!! Having never tried any type of search before, I am so glad there is a website for all of us that love the quality of Michael Johnson's voice and guitar style. I hope that someone, somewhere has a copy of That's That as recorded in 1988. I don't just want a copy, I need a copy!!! Thank you and Please continue to write and perform. Mr. Cat Productions is a live sound reinforcement company that would delight in working with you anytime you perform in Southern California! Our website address is http://wwww.alteredreality.com/mrcat Best wishes and THANK YOU! Nancy O'Rourke, mrcatproduct@earthlink.net Date: Apr 19, 1998 Time: 03:37 Name: Jason Thomas City & State: Orlando, Florida Source of site: Then & Now liner notes Comments: I'd like to see more of your old albums released on CD, or in any format. Enjoyed the website. Really enjoyed the new CD - the acoustic treatment is really nice. I've almost worn it out already!! Date: Apr 20, 1998 Time: 01:50 Name: Justin Reese City & State: Sitka Ak Source of site: years , and years of practice Comments: enjoyed meeting you loved the show, mom did too both of em. (in case you forgot you and Frank had dinner at our house) Date: Apr 20, 1998 Time: 14:21 Name: Audy Kimura City & State: Honolulu, Hawaii Source of site: Friends at Polydor Comments: I am a fan and fellow musician (singer, writer, guitarist), signed to Polydor Japan. I've listened to your music for years and it has added so much to my life and learning about music. I look forward to having some of your older albums available on CD in case my cassettes (and vinyl LPs) ever fail. Thank you for your inspiration and music. Date: Apr 20, 1998 Time: 20:25 Name: Moray Koontz City & State: Santa Monica, CA Source of site: yahoo Comments: Hey Michael, Would love to see and hear you at McCabes in Santa Monica sometime! How can I help you get the masters? My "There Is A Breeze" cassette is floundering as are "Ain't Dis Da Life" and "For All You Mad Musicians"; desperately wanting CD's of these beautiful pieces of your work. My very best to you, and thanks for all the years of getting me through life and love. Moray P.S. I want so much to send the above CD's to my friend Mike van Diem in Amsterdam. I'm sending a check for two CD's of "Then and Now". I know he will go crazy over your music because he has excellent taste! Date: Apr 20, 1998 Time: 20:45 Name: Moray Koontz City & State: Santa Monica, CA Source of site: yahoo music Comments: Hey Michael, Okay, I'm going for my third attempt here! My computer keeps crashing. Just want to tell you how much I've enjoyed your music and would love to have CD's of "THERE IS A BREEZE, FOR ALL YOU MAD MUSICIANS and AIN'T DIS DA LIFE". Is there any way I can help you get your masters? My cassette of THERE IS A BREEZE is floundering and it breaks my heart to think I can't buy a replacement on CD!!! I'm sending a check for 2 CD's of THEN & NOW. One I'm sending to my friend Mike van Diem in Amsterdam. I know he'll love it because he's intelligent, romantic, and sometimes "bluer than blue". Mike is a film director and writer, he does his best work in the bath listening to music! AND he just won his first OSCAR for Best Foreign Language Film this year for his film "CHARACTER". I would love it if he had some of your music to help him once again reach down deep and touch his soul, as well as ours, as you have done for so many with your music. Thank you for getting me through life and love. moray Date: Apr 21, 1998 Time: 00:13 Name: Jon A. Pudlitzke City & State: La Center, Wa Source of site: Then And Now CD Comments: Great album. Have enjoyed your talents for many years, I first heard your music While living in Burnsville, Minnesota. Was furtunate to see you performe here in Portland, Oregon a couple years ago at the Alladin Theater. it was a small crowd, Dave Mallet was doing his set and I looked to my left and you happend to be sitting about about 3-seats away. My wife told me not to bother you, Damn! Anyway it was a great evening. See you next time. jon Date: Apr 21, 1998 Time: 13:39 Name: Mick Keily City & State: Mt. Laguna CA Source of site: searched on "Michael Johnson" with InfoSeek Comments: Thanks for such an interesting web site, Michael. I'm trying to acquire all of your works on CD if possible. Are they all available on CD? Date: Apr 23, 1998 Time: 09:27 Name: Carla Krawczyk City & State: San Diego Ca Source of site: from CD "Then and Now" Comments: Michael-I have been enjoying the hell out of "Then and Now" Your comments on the creative process is very enlightening. Take care! Date: Apr 26, 1998 Time: 00:20 Name: Diolazo, Rowena City & State: Dagupan City, Philippines Source of site: i wanted to say 'hi' to michael johnson Comments: hi! i really love your songs. though i'm only 14, i fine your songs so romantic and emotional. i would like to let you know that i'm one of your million fans rowena Date: Apr 26, 1998 Time: 19:44 Name: Tom & Debbie Bertin City & State: Rochester Hills, Michigan Source of site: Fromt he Then & Now CD sleeve Comments: We have been looking for Michael Johnson on CD since we won our first CD player in 1985!! We were so excited to find the Then & Now album and as much as we like it we are still in desperate need of the "old" Michael Johnson sound!! His music is a very special memory of our dating days. After nearly 14 years of marriage we are still "Bluer Than Blue" that we cannot find "Michael Johnson" on CD. Our albums remain down in the basement, but without a record player it doesn't do us much good. We have signed up for the newsletter and will wait...hopefully it will not be another 14 years. Date: Apr 27, 1998 Time: 22:05 Name: Ray Johnson City & State: Los Lunas , New Mexico Source of site: inside a compact disc jacket Comments: Glad to see a Michael Johnson website. I've been a fan for a long time. Really enjoyed the duet with Alison Krauss on the Then & Now CD. Date: Apr 29, 1998 Time: 13:40 Name: IGNACIO RUIZ City & State: BURGOS SPAIN Source of site: ubl Comments: ME GUSTARIA ENCONTRAR Y COMPRAR A CUALQUIER PRECIO EL CD "MICHAEL JOHSON ALBUM" GRACIAS Date: Apr 30, 1998 Time: 09:28 Name: Robert A. Clay City & State: 1480 Santa Monica Dr. Source of site: I was looking for Michael Jackson...that's a joke...I searched Comments: Michael, If you ever start wondering late at night what has happened to all that great music you recorded, look to the east and listen. I am still addicted to those early albums (77-84). You, in my opinion, struck a cord there. The song writers you used were wonderful and you have the ability to feel their words. I learned alot from your music in those days. Do not get me wrong, I still purchase whatever your release, but I always go back to that era. Those albums are classics to me and still today I am introducing others to them. I hope I have helped you at least buy a few guitar strings through the years.. Any hope of you coming to Florida. I have been a fan since the late 70's and have never seen you live. Sad, isn't it? Of course, now i can keep track of you on the net. Thanks for all the great music that has turned into great memories. Robert A. Clay More guestbook entries: June - December 1997 May - December 1998 January - December 1999 January 2000 - June 2001 July 2001 - December 2003 January 2004 - present Home | Site Map | Page Menus