GUESTBOOK ENTRIES July 2001 - present 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 January - April 1998 May - December 1998 January - December 1999 January 2000 - June 2001 January 2004 - present Date: December 29, 2003 at 22:08:45 (CST) Name: Tim & Nancy Vogel City & State: Anacortes, Washington Source: Google Comments: Hello Michael, We often think about you, listen to your music constantly, and think about those crazy times at Greeley when we were young and, well, crazy. I heard from an old classmate that Donny Sloan died of complications from Aides. I don't know if you remember him. We lost contact with all of the old Greeley bunch so it came as kind of a shock to hear about Donny. Anyway, we would love to talk to you sometime soon. It doesn't look like your schedule includes any concerts here in the Northwest, but we keep hoping. Regards, Tim and Nancy Vogel 360-588-9563 Date: December 21, 2003 at 20:38:58 (CST) Name: JoAnn Huss City & State: New Ulm, MN Source: off your business card! Comments: Hi, Michael, I typed you a message on your message board today also. Just not sure which one you'll get first! Wondered if you'd tell me how to find the lyrics to the song about, "it kills us to compromise" Thanks alot! We all enjoyed your Gustavus concert so very much, as always; thanks for coming! Best Wishes to you and yours and the merriest Christmas to you! Smiles, JoAnn Huss Date: December 16, 2003 at 13:14:47 (CST) Name: Kenny Carter City & State: Nashville Tennessee Source: Ask Jeeves . com Comments: Please help me find a copy of This Time Of Year. Date: December 12, 2003 at 23:41:24 (CST) Name: Roxanne Pense City & State: Portland, Oregon Source: originally: search engine Comments: It is wonderful to finally have your early albums on CD!!! Just got it in the mail today and couldn't wait to listen. I was introduced to your music back in 1977 and saw my first concert at Bemidji State. I also saw you many times on Dec.26. It has been almost 20 years since I've seen you in concert and I do miss them. Do you ever even come to this part of the country to perform? Enjoy the website. Date: December 03, 2003 at 14:34:13 (CST) Name: Kelly Kempf-Mobley City & State: Colorado Springs, CO Source: Grew up in Minneapolis - searched for it one day Comments: Just received calendar update about your trip to the Black Rose Acoustic Society. Since I'm a member, and it's about 5 minutes from my house, and also since I used to listen to you play in small venues around Minneapolis, can't wait til January. Date: November 26, 2003 at 18:49:59 (CST) Name: christopher ives regacho City & State: phillipines Source: one of your fans Comments: hi mr. blue i just want to congratiolate you in your success. Date: November 24, 2003 at 14:57:58 (CST) Name: Debra Jetland City & State: Grand Rapids, MN Source: I have seen him in Concert several times Comments: Hi, I am not sure if Michael personally reads these, but I thought I would take the chance anyways. For many years I have been a great fan of Michael's lyrics and how I enjoy seeing him in concert!!! Living in northern MN, I have traveled to Mpls and also to Bemidji to see him. For the past four years I have been living with a chronic illness called MS. And my illness has been really hard on my body and there are lots of times I am either home bound or in the hospital. And when I have days that I am so sick I listen to Michael's music and it just makes me feel so much better!!!! I would love to be able to see him again in concert to thank him personally for sharing his talents with all of us. Thank you Michael for your energy, your love of music and the gift of sharing it!!! Blessings sent to you, Debra Date: November 15, 2003 at 21:36:12 (CST) Name: Steve Dunnavant City & State: Pulaski, Tennessee Source: I looked for it / Found it. Comments: Wife and I listened last night at Martin College. Will look for you again. Hang in and may you have a good rest-o-the-year if at all possible. Hey, who do I need to contact to arrange a back porch presentation (could win readers digest ya' know...)? Play only what you want to play....let us know what you like for dinner....bring your friends.....pick your evening....got a covered deck if it's raining.... Anyways, we enjoyed last night muchly! Steve & Claire Date: November 12, 2003 at 02:19:07 (CST) Name: Dennis Yanos City & State: Honolulu, HI Comments: When or when will you be returning to Hawaii to perform a full concert? Also, when can we expect your next album? Date: October 28, 2003 at 15:31:57 (CST) Name: robert cosar City & State: kelowna, b.c.canada Source: looking for billboard chart information Comments: greetings from winfield, b.c canada, please pass this to michael, hi michael, i played your music on the radio for many years. now i write a column in our local paper. i am doing a bit on moon songs. what's with all the moon songs. what is it about the moon that inspires writers. any thoughts. thank you, robert cosar robertjcosar@hotmail.com Date: October 23, 2003 at 07:47:24 (CDT) Name: ademir City & State: chapeco santa catarina brazil Source: através da internet Comments: well,i am from brazillian,i like,adoro as músicas bluer than blue and this night wont last forever and you're not easy...my age 33,gosto muito das músicas dos anos 70 e 80. comprei inclusive o disco do michael johnson que tema música this night wont last forever,numa loja de discos usados. mandem me respostas em portugues,idiom portuguese. Date: October 21, 2003 at 18:38:57 (CDT) Name: Teresa armstrong City & State: Mascot, Tn. Source: Heard about it from Michael and from a CD Comments: thanks again for coming to camp bluebird Date: October 13, 2003 at 00:39:19 (CDT) Name: Kathy Zahora City & State: Rockford, IL Source: Janet mentioned the concert. I just followed the breadcrumbs. Comments: That 'velvet glove' song was the best. When will it be on a CD? Really, where have you been all my life?...You're a well-kept secret. Thank you for a lovely evening. Date: October 10, 2003 at 21:28:43 (CDT) Name: Teresa Armstrong City & State: mascot Tn Source: from Michael Johnson Comments: i thank Mr. Johnson for coming to Camo Bluebird and singing for us. This camp is for adults with cancer Date: October 10, 2003 at 15:20:24 (CDT) Name: Phillip Stancil City & State: Cleveland Tn. 37311 Source: Met the man at camp and bought his cd Comments: First I am not usually taken by pickers and grinners, (one myself) but he wowed me with his music, but he first wowed me by his participation in our camp. We hold a camp for adult cancer survivors in may and october. Michael came on Tuesday and performed wednesday night. In my 13 years at camp he was the best entertainer we've had. I hope someday he will return and be one of our family of carers. Thanx Man Date: September 25, 2003 at 14:19:32 (CDT) Name: Bill "ORANGE" Lyons City & State: Nashville, TN Source: search engine Comments: Michael, It is always a musical pleasure to hear you. It was wonderful having the other musicians to play with and for you to play. I was totally serious about the Christmas CD. I really think an a cappella tune is the way to close it and I would love to assist you on that in any way that I can. It would be an honor for me to work on such a beloved project with an artist that I admire, respect and just downright enjoy. If you ever get a request for a vocal arrangement of any of your tunes, let me know. I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. ORANGE-fully yours, Bill "ORANGE" Lyons Date: September 24, 2003 at 01:17:08 (CDT) Name: Bill "ORANGE" Lyons City & State: Nashville, TN Source: search engine Comments: Michael, I hope to see you at the Bluebird on 9/24. I'll try to remember to bring a copy of the Fingerstyle Guitar magazine CD... The Early Years is EXCELLENT! (Thanks for the special treat)... Also, I need to correct an entry I made in your guestbook on 3/18/03 where I talked about a college sweetheart in 1980. That should have been 1982. ORANGE-fully yours, Bill "ORANGE" Lyons Date: September 15, 2003 at 23:03:51 (CDT) Name: Karen Wines City & State: Springs Creek, NV Source: typed in Michael Johnson on msn Comments: I have a Wings cassette that I have almost worn out. Ponies is an absolute favorite. What other cassette or CD is similar in style? I had hoped to find another Wings just in case this one wears out. Thank You Date: September 10, 2003 at 17:50:43 (CDT) Name: andy coulson City & State: Fish Creek, Wisconsin Source: google search Comments: Micahel, I would love to have you back to play the White Gull. It's been several years, and many of our regular concert goers are asking. Any chance you could swing by here when you are up in Minneapolis for that big concert. Remember, we do them all winter on Wednesday nights only, and February and early March are wide open. Thanks. Andy andycoulson@whitegullinn.com Date: August 28, 2003 at 22:31:45 (CDT) Name: molly Comments: hi guy, forgot,until recently, about this avenue to reach you. thought perhaps cindy might get back to me. do you still want chris fonseca's cd? it's been sitting here since i found it after your request months ago. before it gets buried once again - thought i'd find out. if so, where do you want it mailed? hope you are well. Date: August 26, 2003 at 09:27:23 (CDT) Name: Cristina City & State: Madrid - Spain Comments: I'm looking for the lyrics of Doors. Can somebody tell me where can I find it? Thanks a lot!!!!! Date: August 25, 2003 at 14:21:23 (CDT) Name: Tom Cornell City & State: Mineapolis, MN Source: Long time fan...it was easy Comments: Hi, I work for KARE 11 in Minneapolis. Last fall we ran a contest called "Minnesota Idol". (I won't bore you with the details but, yes...it's what you think.) Anyway, I was talking to the winner after her several months of fame and some broken promises had gone by; (Her 1st CD is out and did pretty well.) and she confided that she would really like to be a writer. I was wondering if you have any advice for her. I would be happy to put you in contact if you're interested in yet another person hanging on your time. Thanks for the music and glad you're feeling better. Tom Cornell Date: August 22, 2003 at 22:24:19 (CDT) Name: Deb Erickson City & State: Cedar Falls, Iowa Source: typed in Michael Johnson Comments: Michael you have been one of my favorites since the album "Diolgue". I was then in my twenties living in Minneapolis. Now I am divorced and living in IA and I have redicovered your music. I am hoping to see you in concert soon. I see some dates in MN, my home state. I hope to see you in Minneapolis or St. Peter. A forever fan. Deb Erickson Date: August 19, 2003 at 17:18:33 Name: Sean O'Shea City & State: Nashville, TN & Woodstock, CT Source: Bought latest CD! :-) Comments: At 17 years old, I would lie in bed at night with headphones listening to my Michael Johnson tapes. He greatly inspired me to further my own singing and songwriting. I'm now in Nashville and Mr. Johnson is a part of the inspiration from my early years that made me make this leap of Faith. Of course, schmoozing at the Bluebird Cafe is obligatory and while there I learned of his upcoming appearance. I bought "live at the Bluebird" last night and listened when I got home. The rich voice and tasteful guitar styles brought tears to my eyes-- as though I heard the voice of a dear old friend. I'm sure this might sound somewhat melodramatic, but I owe Michael Johnson much thanks and hope to tell him so on September 6th. For years, I sang "Doors" in horrible little clubs, but often was able to captivate the attention of drunken fools long enough for them to ask "what was THAT?!?" "Michael Johnson" I replied proudly. Thanks, folks for this opportunity to share this. www.singspiritstudios.com Date: August 15, 2003 at 21:02:33 Name: Ann Berg Comments: Mr. Johnson, My husband and I have been fans for many years. Your past Christmas concerts in Minneapolis were an annual event for us. We saw you at the state fair in the rain several years ago. I hope you are well. You have shared some very personal things while on stage and I wish you the best. Your music is a gift. Should you ever be in the Louisville area, where we now are, please look up a friend, or two. Take care of yourself, Ann Berg Should you follow up, contact us by e mail for a phone number and address. Thanks. Date: August 14, 2003 at 17:00:14 Name: Catherine Williams City & State: toms river nj Source: back of a cd Comments: To anyone that may read this message, about 13 years ago in 1990 I heard the song "life's a bitch" I managed to get it on tape at that time but since then the tape had been lost in a shuffle throgh many moves. This song is very important to me because my sister and I could relate to it entirely and to this day we still reminess about it. I have been trying to locate it once again on cd but can't seem to get ahold if it. I know it is only avaliable on two albums - the "lif's a bitch" import and or "the best of micheal johnson album" and of the two I can't find eigther of them!!!!! Anyone that may know where I must serch to find eigther of these cd's it would be greatly appreciated.... if you could e-mail me at shorefun222@aol.com it would be great..thank you Date: August 10, 2003 at 14:53:37 Name: maxi City & State: england Source: surfed Comments: I cannot tell you how pleased i am that i found this site. I was first aware of Michael about 1979 when my sister [who has now passed] introduced me to his vynl album. was blown away. I had never hear of Michael and was shocked about this. I decided to surf to see if Michael's talent was still around. I felt so emotional when i found the songs samples on amazon that i first remember listening to. Bluer than Blue...sailing without a sail. Wow. I am so emotional today. only hope i can purchae the albums on amazon.co.uk. Thankyou Michael. You are an undiscovered treasure here in england and it's an out reage. many thanks maxi Date: August 08, 2003 at 00:35:28 Name: Kevin Kosiak City & State: Vergas, Minnesota Source: Web Search Comments: Have been a big fan for almost 20 years when a friend of mine loaned me a recording of "for all you Mad Musicians". Man was I blown away. I am a fingerstyle guitar player and Michael's guitar work has always inspired me, (I learned Cain's Blood and Walk me around your Garden off the record). I saw Michael live in Orchestra Hall once and at Gustavus once. Am glad to see you coming to MPls in Febuary. It's time to see Micheal live again. Wish you would publish some of your guitar licks in tab. Date: August 05, 2003 at 23:25:36 Name: Dan Connolly City & State: Skokie, IL Source: google Comments: Hello Michael, my name is Dan Connolly. Al Day from Chicago is a friend of mine and he was nice enough to offer to give you a cd copy of one of my songs "In My Dreams." I don't think I wrote down on the disk any contact information, and I was just wondering if you ever had the chance to listen to the song and what you thought of it? Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Daniel Connolly Date: August 01, 2003 at 14:47:21 Name: Mark Gaudet City & State: Peabody, MA Source: Searching for Solo Performer on Webcrawler, lucky, eh? Comments: Michael, I just wanted to thank you for your gift of both music and the written word. I have been a fan since I was a teenager and my older brother bought "There is a breeze" LP. We absolutely wore that album out. You were totally inspired during that recording. I don't think it was a super hit or anything, but it was a major hit in my life. I am a singer/songwriter/hack who plays at open mics around Boston, MA. I just want to thank you for being one of my favorite singer/songwriters of all time. I have only 4 that I totally respect, JT, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce and you! I was so happy when I was able to get a CD (imported from Japan) a few years ago of "there is a breeze". Rooty toot toot for the moon was always my favorite. I felt like a teenager again when I listened once again just a few years ago. I wish you well, Thanks Mark G Date: July 31, 2003 at 22:48:29 Name: Juliana Nakazone City & State: Sorocaba - Brazil Comments: Hi Michael!!! My name is Juliana Nakazone. I'm from Brazil... I like your music!!!! Kisses... Bye. Ju Date: July 25, 2003 at 23:04:12 Name: Loren Wigdahl City & State: Isanti,MN Comments: Michael, I first saw you at Normandale College in Bloominton MN in I beleave 1974? I was a fan through the 70's then drifted away. Its great to see your still going strong! Going to make your Christmas show this year. Loren Date: July 20, 2003 at 18:53:21 Name: Sonny Azurin City & State: Scarborough, Toronto Source: search Comments: Hi Michael, I am Sonny Azurin and I was your bassist at your Feb. 1999 "Reminiscing" concert in Manila, Philippines. The reason I am writing you is I am humbly requesting for a certificate/letter from you certifying that I played for you. It can be handwritten or typed, whatever is convenient for you. It is for my professional folio and it will be posted in my website along with the other artists. I have the letters of Christopher Cross, David Pomeranz and Lea Salonga already posted and am awaiting for those of Patti Austin, Michel Legrand, Angela Bofill, Kenny Rankin, Rex Smith, El Debarge, Phil Perry and Pauline Wilson. I have since migrated to Canada and am now a permanent resident here. I will forever treasure my experience playing for you and I wish I could do it again. Thank you and God Bless you! Sonny Azurin http://zap.to/ebaj Date: July 20, 2003 at 16:08:41 Name: Nick Archer City & State: Nashville TN Source: google Comments: All fans of Michael and Adult Rock, check out Nashville's classic radio station SM95 recreated at live365.com. Over 500 songs and counting, from all West Coast artists and Nashville singer-songwriters from the mid 70s to the mid 80s. Many rare and hard to find singles are in rotation. Listen at www.live365.com/stations/nikarcher Date: July 17, 2003 at 06:52:44 Name: John Kingslight City & State: Portage, MI Source: folkmusic.dotorg Comments: Hi Michael, I'm a luthier, building custom acoustic guitars here in my one-man shop in Portage, Michigan. I'd really like to get my guitars into the hands of guitarists / songwriters / performers like yourself who will appreciate them, play them and really enjoy having a fine hand-made quality instrument. Please check out my website www.kingslightguitars.com and if you have a few minutes to let me know what you think of what you see, I would very much appreciate it. If you are ever in the Kalamazoo / Portage area please let me know. I'd love to see you perform and have you try out some of my guitars. Thanks for checking out Kingslight Guitars, John Kingslight Date: July 10, 2003 at 19:59:03 Name: prescilla francisco City & State: queens new york city Source: im the #1 fans of michael johnson Comments:7/10/03 to michael johnson hi my name is prescilla i really love youre songs everything. you are so good singer hope i see you one day i hope you get this message from me. i really wanna see you hope you call me my number is 1212 562-4636 Date: July 10, 2003 at 08:59:04 Name: Rick Boyd City & State: Mason City, IA Source: Yahoo - been a MJ fan since the 70s Comments: Michael, I got into radio back in the late 70s and you quickly became my favorite artist. Among the Chicago, Doobies, Carole King and Fleetwood Mac songs I would play "I Know This Night Won't Last Forever", "Love and Sex" or "Mr. Arthur's Place". In fact, I met Thom Bishop at the station where I was working (Champaign, IL) and told him I liked your version of his song best. I don't recall the response. Anyway, I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your music. I played your albums over and over...Dialogue was probably my favorite of the vinyl era, though You Can Call Me Blue was good, too. I got out of radio in the mid-80s, but was born again in 91, and was in a Christian Bookstore about 93 or so and heard this oh-so-familiar voice. Sure enough, it was yours on the Precious Child CD. I'm very curious, do you know the Lord? I was called to Christian Radio back in 97, called to a unique ministry in Blue Earth, Minnesota, and found out you are from MN and are in the Hall of Fame in New Ulm (in the listening area of KJLY). Anyway, my boss and I, who is also a MJ fan, were planning to see you in Owatonna a few years ago when the weather turned bad (it was December), we turned around and went home. Just wanted to tell you that I appreciate you. You have been a pretty big part of my life...at a distance, but in my heart. Date: July 07, 2003 at 18:26:31 Name: Bill Phillip City & State: Rockford, IL Source: Google Comments: Michael, Just a voice from your distant past - You probably don't remember me by name, but I was one of the origional Charlottes Web gang. I doubt that any of us realized just what we had going for us in the old days but my exposure to yourself and the likes of Fred and Ed Holstien, John Prine, Leo Kotkee, Tom Dundee, Mark Henley, Dick Pinney, Dave "Snaker" Ray, Greg Brown, Saddle Creek, and the list goes on and on but very importantly, at least in my opinion, and truely at your expense, Steve Goodman, had a tremendous effect on my life. By the way, I was at Karen and Bill's when you took the spill on the motorcycle, broke your collarbone and asked Steve Goodman to fill in for your sold out show that night. It was my job to meet Steve at the front door of the Web, get he and his guitar out of the car and into the building and then park the car (a light blue Pinto I think!) Anyhow, thanks for the memories - looking forward to seeing you again. I caught your show at "On the Waterfront" a few years ago but couldn't get backstage to say "Hello" Later, Bill P.S. I noticed a message dated June 28th 1999 in your guestbook from a Terry Auger. If this is the Terry Auger of "Saddle Creek" fame (with Jerry Morris), I would love to know how to reach him. I have not spoken with Terry in decades and considering the Terry Auger in your guestbook is from the Mn. neighborhood, I have a hunch that it just might be him. Can you help me out? Thanks Date: July 07, 2003 at 14:58:29 Name: Chris City & State: Rock Springs, WY Source: From Michael himself when he played Rock Springs Comments: Hi Michael...I check your page every now and then, in hopes you might be coming across WY sometime again so that a Rock Springs gig might be possible. I hosted you here in concert several years ago: poor turn-out, but a great gig, and then you were off to Jackson. Give me a call or drop me an e-mail if and when you'd like to play here again. I got turned onto your music in the '70s and I think you are one of the best solo performers ever. Good luck down the road, peace, CHRIS Date: July 01, 2003 at 23:22:02 Name: Dr. David M. Ward City & State: Montgomery, AL Source: Michael gave it to me while I was in Alaska Comments: Michael once again your songs touch my heart. Just keep singing the great songs. I wish I could come to Nashville in October of 2003 to hear you sing at Opryland at the private party. Ever since I met you in Juneau Alaska I have told people that you are so down to earth and a true Star in the music world. Thank you for bringing so many great memories. dward04@yahoo.com David Date: June 29, 2003 at 23:59:02 Name: Patti Petow and Roni Stonecipher City & State: Clearwater, FL Comments: Hi Michael, Passing through and wanted to wish you well. Contact us for FL gigs. The Octagon Arts Center is back up and kicking and we should explore giving it another whirl. Girlygig Productions is looking for YOU. Contact us via email. Patti and Roni Date: June 20, 2003 at 07:58:17 Name: cyril City & State: lagos Source: seach engine Comments: i love the good work keep it up Date: June 13, 2003 at 13:05:57 Name: Damian Walker City & State: Jackson,Wy Source: My interest Comments: M.J., thank you for all the great music over the years. I have all of your albums and they give me as much pleasure now as when I first heard "Bluer Than Blue" for the first time in the late 70'S. Keep being the great musician you are. God's Speed. Date: June 02, 2003 at 20:34:55 Name: jeff kuhn City & State: evansville, indiana Comments: HELLO!!! I am a huge fan. My wife and I have seen you several times at he Bluebird in Nashville. I am also a big fan of England Dan. Is there ANY WAY I can get tickets to the show on October 5th? My wife and I would love to see you both. PLEASE let me know. I'd love to surprise my wife with a road trip and a GREAT concert. THANKS!!! Jeff (C-Dog) Date: May 30, 2003 at 15:21:51 Name: Cliff Lawson City & State: Las Vegas, Nevada Source: Then & Now CD Comments: MJ..Shortly after the release of "Departure", I phoned and was fortunate enough to speak with you personally. I'm sure you don't remember, but you were kind enough to record all of your LP's on cassette tapes and forward them to me in Las Vegas. At the time I asked if there were any plans for future performances out West. It's been more than a few years and I had hoped to be included on your mailing list.I was happy to stumble on your website. Is there a reason that most of your performances have been limited to the east and mid-west? I hear your stuff on radio quite a bit and I'm surprised that with all the venues in this market I haven't seen your name. I've seen you in Florida and Minnesota and hope to have the opportunity to see you again. You're an enormous talent and I wish you continued success in the future. Hope to hear from soon. Cliff Lawson Date: May 27, 2003 at 00:48:11 Name: Len Tower City & State: Westminster, California Source: Random Web Search Comments: I have been hoping, for a long time, that Michael would appear in Southern California, in concert. Is anything happening close to Orange County? Thanks for the wonderful music and, hopefully, a positive reply. Len Date: May 13, 2003 at 18:22:02 Name: Christine Bowman City & State: MARCY ny Source: from my home page Comments: Well I am sure Michael is probably not gonna read this but if he does I just want to say I love your music,my father and I love to listne to music and visit with a cold beer okay maybe a couple, but he caught on to you about 10 years ago then I did when he played give me wings to me. Well I am getting married 9-6-03 and that is our father daughter dance. he played in bands as well through his life so he also sings them to us and plays his guitar. I am 27 years I have a great respect for music probably cause of my dad, I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful times and parties you have brought my whole family. Also my parents are dancing to the moon is still over her shoulders. I would also like to fit in at the wedding, one honest tear, it must be you, and half the moon.Well I don't know if you can help me but I am trying to get or order your greatest hits bluer than blue from 1999, and I am having a hard time maybe you can send me some helpful info. Also is there a chance my father, mother, me and my soon to be husband will get a chance to see you I hope you will be close to home soon. thank you Christine Bowman. Date: May 12, 2003 at 19:42:33 Name: Sarah Johnson City & State: Edina, MN 55410 Source: mom Comments: Just surfn and stopped by. It was fun to hear some of the MPG's of tunes. Some of these I grew up with, esp "Rooty Toot Toot for the Moon." We used to sing it all the time. Good memories. Take care, Sarah and Skyler Johnson (Ann Johnson's daughter of Edina,MN. An old friend of MJ's) Date: May 12, 2003 at 13:42:35 Name: Robin Sengupta City & State: Tulsa OK / Kolkata Bengal - India. Source: browsing lr baggs Preamp & took a wrong turn . . . Comments: Really enjoyed Michael's articles. Being at work - I had to work hard at not laughing at a few of the lines [including the one about the bus driver who swerved whenever someone was in the john] . . . I'm a songwriter, guitarist, singer from India. Have had a rather different experience than Michael - having done concerts, dances, wine-bars, college gigs . . . in India & England. For the last 3 years - Music Minister at 'Fishermen's House' in Tulsa, OK. It's an incredible gig even though there's no money in it. Captive, participating 'audience' every Wednesday & Sunday. No smoke, no drunks, no flying beer mugs, no travelling [well - I kind of miss the travelling - but only because I'm not a musical nomad anymore], I get to sing my songs as soon as they are written, have an incredible drummer & very innovative keyboard player/percussionist/graphics animator, pretty good sound system . . . God is good. I identify with one of your comments about your guitaring and your singing, though it seems like you have a stronger claim to 'made it' status than I have - though, by your definition, that's debatable! All the best, Robin Sengupta Songwriter, guitarist, singer; High-School-English-teacher-turned-fair-to-middlin' computer programmer[now that DOES pay!! :)]. Date: May 02, 2003 at 00:06:55 Name: Karen L. Current City & State: Hampton, NH-----Presently in Singapore Source: google search Comments: Hi Michael, You made a dream come true when I saw you & got to speak with you, at the "Stone Church" in Newmarket, NH last year. What an incredible evening as I introduced my husband to your amazing music. He was blown away too!! I also got to see an old aquaintence of mine, & friend of yours, who entertained at my place, the "Puddle Dock Pub" in Portsmouth, NH years ago---Harvey Reid--- My husband & I are is Singapore for 3 mos.----while putting my photos on my iMac & iPhoto to my grat surprise my music choice was "Minuet in G" by Harvey Reid.......WOW...I love fate!! My best to you, Karen Date: May 01, 2003 at 13:52:06 Name: Rick City & State: Syracuse, NY (NCAA Champs!) Source: went surfing Comments: Great site for MJ fans. It's plain to see the webmaster works hard on this one. Date: April 05, 2003 at 12:17:14 Name: David Wang City & State: Rochester, MN Source: I searched for it Comments: Dear Michael, My name is David and I just wanted to tell you how much your music has meant to me. Some of my favorite memories as a little kid are driving home from a day in The Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) late at night, falling asleep in the back seat of the car listening to "That's That" and "Wings". I went to the last two Christmas concerts you did and I saw you at the State Fair last year and I am wondering why you are not doing any concerts this year in my area. I am fifteen years old and I know one other person my age who likes your music as much as I do. She has never seen one of your live shows, and even though I let her borrow "Live at the Bluebird Cafe" I think seeing you on stage and being able to shake your hand after the show is something she should be able to experience. Thanks for the memories and the best music I have ever heard. Sincerely, David Wang Date: March 27, 2003 at 18:45:19 Name: Gene and Kate Mogen City & State: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Source: search for Michael Comments: Clients and CPA GPM alike have enjoyed Michael's CDs. Gene resists Date: March 22, 2003 at 13:23:44 Name: Sharon City & State: Nashville, TN Source: Just surfing the net. Comments: Sending love and best wishes your way! God bless you! ----- www.theearlydays.com ----- www.pedalsteel.us Date: March 18, 2003 at 20:23:38 Name: Bill "ORANGE" Lyons City & State: Nashville, TN Source: Google search engine Comments: Dear Michael and/or Cindy, I am truly looking forward to Sunday's concert. As a musician myself, music touches me that much deeper. Bare with me a moment as I share how important Michael's music has been in my life. I first came upon "There Is A Breeze" in 1973 at the record store I worked. My girlfriend at that time had just (within the last 18 hours) left me for her "old" boyfriend. "There Is A Breeze" helped me get through that. A couple of years later I became very upset at my half-brother. He was in Omaha and found "Ain't Dis..." and "For All You..." and even though he didn't know who Michael Johnson was and at that time was my favorite artist, he kept the albums instead of giving them to me for my birthday present. (He'd paid $.99 for each). In 1980 I played "You Can Call Me Blue" for a fabulous weekend with my college sweetheart. Unfortunately on the way back to college from that weekend in Maine she decided she just wanted to be friends. "Empty Hearts" and "Don't Ask Why" became my anthems..."Give Me Wings" got me through a rough relationship in the early 90s...In the mid 90s "Company Man" and "Departure" (my fav of all time) were just beautiful creations of music that just make you feel good (even when the thematic material may not be happy). I turn 50 next Wednesday. I can't sing anymore (some problem that the doctors were never able to rectify). I just moved here from CA with my wife of almost two years and turning 50 has been tougher than I thought. So I am really looking forward to hearing my favorite musician perform (and to buy the first "MJ Early Years" cd so I can tell my brother that I HAVE IT and I got it for my birthday!). Thank you, Michael for your music, your poems, your spirit and the love you share through your music. You have been truly blessed and I am truly blessed to have been a recipient of your musical blessings. Thanks for being there musically. I hope to see you and get you to sign my "MJ Early Years" CD. Your Biggest ORANGE fan, Bill "ORANGE" Lyons Date: March 12, 2003 at 19:09:05 Name: Joan City & State: Saint Louis Park, MN Source: My sister got it at Hopkins, MN Dec. 26th Concert Comments: Yippee, skippee!! I'm singing again! Unfortunatly, I missed the Dec. 26, 2003 concert, but thank God my sisters and mom attended and heard about this website ("Ann" was the one who remembered seeing Michael frequently many years ago, playing frisbee with friends and a dog, while she was walking home along Hidden Valley Road in Minnetonka). I had a few of Michael's albums in the 70's, and I used to play the heck out of them. Then one night in 1979, in an apparently not-so-rare moment of temporary insanity, I panicked and sent them home with my boyfriend--along with pretty much all of my favorite albums, for "safekeeping"...a new roommate had moved in, bringing with her a wicked, evil, dastardly, very scary stereo with a needle about as effective as a large crochet hook...which would have done considerably less damage to my vinyls, no doubt! I kept a few less important albums around, so as not to raise too much suspicion--phew! I was feelin' pretty smug and thinkin', "Ain't dis da life deluxe!" Honestly, I thought I could trust him, but it turned out that half of his blood was Cain's blood -- a couple of weeks later he was singing "give me Wings", while my tune back to him was "there is a train every day, leaving either way." I fully expected him to do the honorable thing and return my precious possessions--NO SUCH LUCK--the CAD! I never, ever expected that my polite, civilized requests for the return of my very own property would erode after 1-2 years into bouts of downright begging--all seeming to fall on deaf ears, just "chasing daisies...." Who knew that 20+ years later I'd still be "bluer than blue", thinking "life's a bitch (and then you die"), very much missing my music, but now, not being able to find it! As the "waters of my soul were getting drier", Michael Johnson returned to the Twin Cities for another post-Christmas evening. Once my sisters had relayed to me their rave reviews and mentioned the website, I found it and rejoyced at it's order page. In a very short time, most of the 20+years melted away when my sister called to tell me "O B Glad, today is the one day...you've been waiting to...sing it one more time again!" My CD's had arrived! Michael, "you(-r music) still makes my heart turn over"--and it's even digital! Scratches won't be such a hazard, but I won't make the same mistake twice!!! Now, if I could just find The Michael Johnson Album, I would once again experience "how lovely the good life can be!" Thanks for many lovely hours spent in live or recorded listening enjoyment--here's to many more--and I hope to catch you next Dec. 26th. Date: March 08, 2003 at 15:25:14 Name: Larry Yarrow City & State: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Source: Family member Comments: It was fantastic seeing and hearing you again at Nitwits Comedy Club. I still love your nitty gritty wit and soothing calmness both on and offstage. I mailed a cassette of my original songs compiled over the years since I first met you in Spearfish, SD in 1975. Hope you enjoy what I have to offer. There's more, if you'd like. Feel free to share with your friends and colleagues. Congratulations on your continued perseverence and love for your art/craft. Stay in touch when you can. Play on! Sincerely, Larry Yarrow Date: March 03, 2003 at 19:16:40 Name: Dean Babbitt City & State: Colfax Wi 54730 Source: searched michael johnson Comments: My brothers and me have been following your career for about 30 years. My brother Don saw you in concert in Denver around 1973 or 74. Since then we have tried to see you in concert whenever possible We saw you in Eau Claire Wis. We really love your older stuff and your live music. Thanks for playing great music for all these years. Dean Babbitt Date: February 23, 2003 at 17:11:08 Name: Karen City & State: Lexington, KY Comments: Thanks for keeping the Paul Wellstone memorial/rose photo on your site! Date: February 16, 2003 at 13:51:34 Name: Kitten Louise City & State: Thornton, Colorado Source: Friend sent it to me Comments: I have been listening to Michael Johnson's "Wings" since 1983 or so. My ex- husband gave me the cassette then told me that Michael Johnson had passed on, so I didn't look for any more of Michael's music after that, but fell in love with his wonderful style and abilities. Come to find out, my ex's lies didn't stop at "I was asleep in my truck all night, passed out from drinking too much", and that Michael has a plethory of other cds and talents. I'm glad I let a friend borrow my cassette, or I would have never found Michael Johnson again! Hope to see him in Denver, as soon as possible now. Kitten Date: February 11, 2003 at 22:58:39 Name: Becky Fitzpatrick City & State: Juneau AK Source: google.com search Comments: I've been looking for this album (The Michael Johnson Album) on a cd, but no luck. I have the vinyl one and just about wore it out in the early 80's so it doesn't make a very good cd or cassette. I tried to find it on Music City, but only Bluer than Blue was there. I love ALL the songs, but they don't appear on any of the cd's advertised on this site. Has this ever been on a cd or do I have to just listen to my scratchy cassette (I no longer have a turn table)??? The 80's were great and I would love to hear these songs again. I appreciate your time and your music! Date: February 04, 2003 at 14:45:36 Name: Sue City & State: Woodbury MN Source: friend gave it to me Comments: I have enjoyed the Dec 26 concerts for YEARS... Am I able to get a CD of The Michael Johnson Album or any CD with Two In Love on it??? Thanks! Date: January 30, 2003 at 04:47:21 Name: Pat Cheek City & State: Soldotna, Alaska Source: Just browsing Comments: Michael, We have listened and loved you for years. We did finally catch a concert in Cody,Wy several years ago and was truly amazed. Your sound never lets us down! I was browsing the net to find out which album contained "Rosalee" on it as our daughter is getting married and wants this played at her reception, her name is Rosa and although her middle name is not Lee, we would always sing this song to her and sub her middle name Lane instead. We live in Soldotna, AK now and not long ago you were in Kenai, but because of schedules we could not make it. Hope you come back. You have and will continue to entertain us for hours. Pat & Jeff Cheek Date: January 28, 2003 at 20:23:20 Name: Loretta House City & State: Paragould, Arkansas Comments: In 1973 I attended a coffee house, in Rockford, Illinois, called Charolette's Web. That is where I first seen Michael and heard him sing and play the guitar. I knew Bill and Karen Howard. I lived with a lady, named Gertrude Laraby, who was 72 at the time. She babysat for the Howards. That is how I found out about Michael Johnson. I was 18 then and have been a fan ever since. I just wanted to share this with someone. Thanks, Loretta Date: January 26, 2003 at 11:14:12 Name: Ed Tully City & State: Suwanee, GA (that's a suburb of Atlanta!) Source: google Comments: I had the opportunity to meet and listen to Michael when he played at the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, AL in late '76 or early '77. After the concert we interviewed Michael and then drove him back to his hotel in Birmingham late that night. I remember him as a very talented and friendly man with no pretentions whatsoever. He writes and performs beautifully. I still listen to his music on some of his older albums - it's among my favorite music. I tried to catch him on that "bluebird diner" cable show but could never seem to find the episode he was on. I would love to see him in concert again if he ever plays down this way. Thanks for the opportunity to send this message. Sincerely, Ed Tully Date: January 24, 2003 at 16:13:47 Name: MANDY MCCRARY City & State: HERMITAGE,TN Source: JUST DECIDED TO SEE IF HE WAS FINALLY JUSTIFIED! Comments: YOUR TALENT IS AMAZING. MY FAVORITE SONG IN THE WORLD IS UNCONDITIONALLY. AND MY SECOND IS THAT'S THAT. I AM TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD AND LISTENED TO YOU ALONG SIDE MY MOTHER(ANOTHER ENAMORED FAN) GROWING UP. WE WOULD HARMONIZE WONDERFULLY ON THAT'S THAT. SUCH TALENT. ALWAYS & FOREVER A FAN MANDY MCCRARY Date: January 23, 2003 at 23:02:00 Name: jimmy zindars City & State: Mahomet, IL Source: searching for you music Comments: Ive been looking for one of your songs. Hangin' On, no luck so far Date: January 19, 2003 at 09:08:00 Name: Dr. David Bartos City & State: Dover, OH 44622 Source: Typed in Michael's name Comments: I have followed your music for years--Please let me know if you are playing in Ohio this year and possibly New York City. Thanks Date: January 13, 2003 at 23:43:11 Name: Marc Durso City & State: Hollywood, Florida Source: Websearch Comments: Michael: Thank you so much for sharing your music, your wit and your generous spirit with us tonight at the Taurus in Coconut Grove. It was an honor to play for you and all the faithful regulars. You brought so much joy and insight and beautiful melody to our little Monday night gathering. I do hope George can get you back to visit again in the future. And thanks for letting me use your ParaDI preamp, it made my Thompson in CGDGAD sound like a symphony. My best to you and my thanks. Marc Durso www.acttrue.com Date: January 12, 2003 at 19:36:16 Name: Tracy Davey City & State: Plattsburgh, NEW YORK Source: Fox title search gave me the name of artist Comments: I seen the video for "Wings" back in the early '80's.I fell in love with the song and could remember it word for word. I never could find it in the record stores and didn't know who sang it. I have never forgotten about that song and can still hear it in my head. I decided to search for it on lyrics.com, which led me to Fox title search, which gave me the artists name and here I am!!!! I can now go to Border books to see if they have it if not I can order it. Thank-You. Date: January 05, 2003 at 01:53:41 Name: Rick Scheideman City & State: Denver, Colorado Comments: Hi Michael, We met in Greeley, probably 1962, maybe a bit into 1963. I'm not sure how we met. I remember singing and playing together in your apartment near Glenmere Park and Greeley Central High School. Another recollection was going to Denver a couple of times to hear you perform at the Tangerine Room on Colorado Blvd. I recall being struck by your playing, your ability to listen to a song on an LP and figure it out quickly. I recall being warmed by your performances in the way that Bob Grossman, who came to Greeley some time later, stirred me and many others along the way. Recently, I recorded a CD and enlisted the help of a bass player friend from those Greeley days, Gary Auten. In the midst of working on the album he showed me a video of you with John Denver and another singer filmed in NYC, and Gary also had several of your albums that he let me borrow and it was memorable to hear the singing and playing I enjoyed years ago. This is the first time I've been to your web site. I appreciate the articles written for Singer-Songwriter, your experience and your humor ring true to me experience. I live in Denver. I sing and play (still nylon strings, now of a flamenco flavor), including a year-long gig up in Evergreen that has enabled the chops. I have worked for several years as an actor and I do local touring with a one-man Mark Twain, Child's Christmas in Wales, Old Man and the Sea etc. As I catch a glimpse of your playing, performing and recording life through the albums and commentary, I too find it amazing that we can be smitten for life with "a good guitar and a whaling song". Though I've done some other things, still, a heart-ful song strikes me deeply. Happily, the past few years I've been able to return to singing and playing more fully and more often. It sounds to me that you've been able to fulfill several dreams, and more, you've come to let go of dreams that no longer have meaning. That sounds like wisdom to me. My warm regards to you, Rick Scheideman Date: January 03, 2003 at 22:16:09 Name: Leigh Erickson City & State: Rockford, Il 61008 Source: www.mjblue.com Comments: To Michael Johnson; Your recording of Upon A Christmas Eve from The Stars Come Out for Christmas (Various Artists) Vol. 5, I must have a copy. How can you help me? At the same time maybe I could request There's A New Kid in Toown from A Country Christmas(Various Artists) and This Time of Year from Mistletoe and Memories(Various Artists). I'm starting early this year. I haven't been able to find Upon a Christmas Eve and I've been searching for approx. 3 years. Thank You for considering my request! A Fan Leigh E. Date: January 02, 2003 at 15:19:13 Name: Bob Johannes City & State: wisconsin rapids wisconsin Source: cd label Comments: Michael, enjoyed listening to you at Clark place in stevens point. Thanks for signing my album, I enjoyed hearing your new music but I really wanted to hear just one old favorite like circle of fifth ! I could still hear those songs through your ew music anyway. I jusy enjoyed seeing you play. Thanks for the treat. I'll catch you next year in Wisconsin. Have a great 2003 ! Date: December 28, 2002 at 10:57:00 Name: Pam Reichert City & State: Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Source: at the recent Hopkins Mn concert , ded 26 2002 Comments: attended your recent concert in Hopkins on the 26th. We enjoyed it very much. First time I saw you perform was at Bemidji State Univ in 1976 or '77. I have 3 of your early albums, and need to aquire them on CD now. just lazy and haven't gotten around to it. Again, enjoyed your music very much, you still sound so good live. Thanks , Happy New Year. Date: December 26, 2002 at 16:06:18 Name: joe gelarden City & State: indianapolis indiana Source: a large speckled bird, but that's another story. Comments: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. PS-Susan and I just bought 3 acres in Boothbay. No, it is not on the short. Joe Date: December 18, 2002 at 13:13:36 Name: Dan the Tire Man City & State: Boonevlle, Arkansas 72927 Source: just stumbled across it like I do everything else... Comments: Nice site, Michael...Miss sitting around the campfire with you at Kerrville. I even miss hauling you to the motel in the middle of the night. The Festival has gone through some changes recently. Rod has retired and things have been shaken up a little as is only natural when change rears its head. However, the road is smoothing out and, I believe, for the better. Would love to see you this spring....or any other time for that matter. I will keep an eye on this site to see if Crow can plant you around here for a gig someday. If not...maybe I'll see you at the Ranch. fingerpik aka: Dan the (used to be) Tire Man Date: December 05, 2002 at 12:53:48 Name: Jane City & State: Sioux Falls, SD Source: Google Comments: Michael, I am one of the many privileged people who had the opportunity to hear you sing last evening at Avera McKennan Holiday gathering. I have always admired your lyrics and singing...it was a very personal touch to have you at our evening of fun. Your song "Upon A Christmas Eve" was so beautiful...thank you for your talent and sharing it with so many people. P.S. I didn't win any Bingo games either!! Date: November 28, 2002 at 18:09:39 Name: Valerie City & State: Muscatine, Iowa Source: I was listening to "Dialogue"...and sitting at the computer..so decided to see what was out there about him Comments: This is really an incredible site. I have been a fan of Michael's music for a really long time.(To be any more specific would age me a little too much!) One of my favorite albums (yes..VINYL!!)..is Dialogue. It is one of the few pieces of music I own on vinyl, cassette, AND cd. I find his music inspiring, and "The Very First Time" was always, and remains my favorite song. Dialogue is my favorite, because it's relaxing, but definitely "mood" music too. Thanks to Michael for years of truly beautiful music! Date: November 22, 2002 at 11:42:15 Name: John Jamison City & State: Gahanna, Ohio Comments: I first saw Michael in the fall of 1971 at the College of St. Catherine, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the opening act for Peter, Paul, & Mary. As I entered the theatre, he was sitting in the middle of the audience section, with bare feet up on the back of the chair in front of him. As the time for the concert approached, he reappeared on the stage and took us all on a very personal musical journey. I have been listening to him ever since, and have turned on many people to his music. Glad to have found this web site....John Date: November 19, 2002 at 18:25:25 Name: Mary Ellen Barlow City & State: Fort Edward, NY Source: Was looking to see if Michael had ever recorded a Bat McGrath tune! Comments: What an incredible site! I don't think I've ever seen so much information in one place. Being a songwriter myself, I was drawn to the lyrics and songwriter pages. Amazing! Thanks a bunch. Mary Ellen Date: November 17, 2002 at 20:34:28 Name: Eivind Oland City & State: Sioux Falls, SD Source: Info given to me by Kirby Schulz Comments: Michael, I have enjoyed your music since the late 70's. I took my girlfriend to your concert at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN (1978?) and loved it - got married to her the next year and have been married for 24 years. I guess you could say we've been dating 31 of our 46 years. Michael, I was thrilled to get reacquainted to some of your music when you performed at the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce event three years ago. That night my wife, Charisse, was introduced as the incoming Chamber president and John Glenn and Tom Daschle were also guests. Charisse is the CEO of a children's hospital in Sioux Falls - Sylvia Henkin has been a Board member for many years. Your performance at the Washington Pavillion and the "Ponies" video were awesome!! Since that time I have played some of your CD's to the point of driving my kids nuts. We have a cabin in the pines of N. Minnesota and put in a lot of road time - if I'm alone I can play your "Departure" album and sing to it until I need a change. This fall it kept me going on a couple of round trips! Well, it must have had some influence on my middle child (17 year old son, Christian), as he plays acoustic guitar now and is crazy over Leo Kottke. He drove to Winona earlier this fall to see him and sit in the front row! He likes your music, however since it is "my" music he must certainly have his own distinct musical identity. I am an old trumpet player and share spots in a local community band in the summer alongside my other son who is only 12 (Gabriel). Michael, last winter I was visiting with Kirby Schulz at their great open house and he mentioned your friendship. We enjoyed visiting about your music, and I mentioned that I was always intrigued about the meaning of the lyrics of one of my favorite songs - "Imogene". Sounds crazy, but I have enjoyed this song 100 times and yet not understood it...I thought about this many times while travelling recently and finally decided I had better inquire directly! I have always been a fan of love songs and balladeers - yourself, David Gates, James Taylor, Fogelberg, Michael English (contemp. Christian), etc., who are good lyricists. I need to catch up on some of your more current musical releases. Michael, thanks for all of your contributions - if you get a chance, could you have someone drop me a line regarding "Imogene"? I've got you on the calendar for your February appearance in Sioux Falls. Have a wonderful Holiday Season!! - Sincerely, Eivind Oland Date: November 16, 2002 at 23:01:25 Name: Candy Forest City & State: San Francisco, California Source: typed in Michael's name in search box Comments: Hi Michael, realize now, teknobimbo that I am, that I left this message in the wrong place. I'll try this one and see what happens. I send you greetings from San Francisco where I have been living and working since 1984. I was unpacking some things that were in storage and Wings was among them, a cassette! Shows how long I've been out of the loop. Anyway, the sound of your voice inspired me to go to the web and type your name in. The article by Kandy Crosby came up and when I read about your annual Christmas Eve show and she asked what you might want for Christmas, I thought maybe you'd like a song that I wrote with Nancy Schimmel (Malvina Reynolds' kid). It's called Mrs. Claus and it's really cute. Nancy and I are pretty low tech and not marketing inclined so the song hasn't really been done much. Anyway, I just thought it would be fun to send it to you as a hello out of cyberspace from one who has so many fond memories of you. Somewhere I have a copy of New Release, the pilot we shot with you in Cleveland oh so many years ago....thought your kids would get a kick out of it and maybe I gave you a copy long ago. Don't remember. At any rate, it's always great to hear your voice and I'm so glad to see you are enjoying success and keeping busy doing what you love. Me too. I've written a full length musical that I'm trying to get produced among other things. Did a lot of childrens' music with Nancy Schimmel and in fact, a lot of our stuff is going to be done by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in the spring. It's an Earth Day symphony show with children's chorus called All In This Together. I myself don't perform anymore. I teach a lot, mostly composition and singing. I teach little kids how to write their own musicals and operas. It's a kick. Hard work though. I live in the most beautiful city in the world, at least in my world, San Francisco. Have worked with Nina Gerber and Laurie Lewis who know your work well. Nina thinks and I agree, that you are the most monstrously good guitarist. Anyway, I won't keep you. Please let me know where I could send Mrs. Claus. You will love her, I promise! Take care and Merry everything. Candy Date: November 16, 2002 at 01:20:32 Name: gerald torres City & State: big bear city, california Source: google.com Comments: As long as I live, your music will always be a comfort. Thank you for sharing your life with us (fans.) It makes you so human, and that is a good thing. Date: November 06, 2002 at 15:14:39 Name: Rita Hyke City & State: cabot, ar Comments: Hi Michael: Just web surfing and came across your site. Thought I would sign your guestbook and say 'hello'. I met you and interviewed you several years back in Searcy, Arkansas for a local radio station there when you performed in concert at the college. My best to you, Rita Hyke Date: November 04, 2002 at 21:07:09 Name: Russ Pagen City & State: 302 E. Somonauk St. Yorkville,Il Source: Off of a CD jacket Comments: Michael; Saw your show at Friendship Hall last month and enjoyed it as always. Using Don S. with you has always impressed me as how you two just click together. I know you like to introduce the new stuff, but the older songs brought me to be a fan and follower......A medley of Bluer than Blue, Moon is still over. Thats that, etc would mean alot to bus old timers. Until the next Chicagoland gig...............Russ Date: November 03, 2002 at 06:44:03 Name: JoeRay Skrha City & State: Kenai, Alaska 99611 Source: looked it up Comments: Hi Mike, I bet this finds you in another town or college campus but I wanted to say high and let you know how much Katie and I enjoyed spending a few days with you in Alaska... There is nothing like fresh sushi and warm sake...especialy over great stories. I have yet to find any other Japanese sushi bars that carry white king salmon. Next time I catch one I know what I am going to do with it. ummm,umh... I hope you are safe and this message finds you at peace. I finally caught two more nice halibut and I would like to send you some. It's frozen and vacuum packed so whenever you are up for it, I will send it out Fed Ex. Keep in touch my dear friend, Peace, Joe Ray Skrha Date: October 31, 2002 at 20:53:28 Name: Gary Crawford City & State: Verplanck, NY Source: search by name Comments: I remember your enjoyable concerts from my college days in MN. I loved your guitar playing -- it's nice to know you're still out there. Date: October 24, 2002 at 18:26:31 Name: Paul City & State: Austin,TX Source: Google Comments: I just got to thinking about "On the Road" though I haven't heard it for twenty years or more, so I thought I'd take a look on the web and see if I could find the lyrics. What a nice surprise to find such an excellent web site for Michael Johnson. All of "There is a breeze" and every other album right there! I also got a kick out of Michael's interview that I ran across at http://imusic.artistdirect.com/showcase/country/michaeljohnson.html Good to see you are alive and kickin' Michael. Maybe see you in Austin sometime? Date: October 18, 2002 at 21:48:58 Name: Susan B. Kay City & State: EDINA Source: From the last concert I attended in Hopkins, MN last year. Comments: I have been a fan since 1978. MJ you and your gift of song are an Angel, a mentor, a comforter, and very funny! Susan Kay www.mistressbawd.com Date: October 10, 2002 at 14:47:52 Name: Brian T. Clendenin City & State: New York, N.Y. 10023 Source: Through Google---if that helps Comments: in my lifetime of 62 years there have been five great voices to me. Sinatra,Jack Jones, James Taylor, Kenny Rankin and somewhere near the top----Michael Johnson. Even my children like your music--I only hope you come near New York city soon Date: October 08, 2002 at 17:36:02 Name: Joanne Norton City & State: Omaha, NE Source: Asked my husband to find it -- the easiest way for me to do that. Comments: My husband introduced me to your music the summer before we married (1985). I loved the lyrics. We are rather conservative Christians and it rather blew some of our friends' minds when we included "The Good Life" into our wedding ceremony. I've always been grateful that our pastor trusted us to choose the music. It was my husband's first marriage and my second and I had been badly abused; some of the lyrics were just exactly how things fit for us. Thanks for your music -- it is uncommon, both lyrically and musically. We hope to get to one of your musical events. Glad I thought to try to find you. I've always thought it would bless you to know just how "Good Life" was used and has been a hallmark for our marriage. CJN Date: October 03, 2002 at 19:35:00 Name: Len Jaffe City & State: Springfield, VA Source: Frequent visitor for some time now! Comments: Message to Meridith: I might have an extra copy of a Best of MJ with "Life's A Bitch". Hope you see this note and contact me directly. Date: October 02, 2002 at 16:05:22 Name: Meridith City & State: St. Paul MN Source: friend Comments: I would love to find a copy of "Life's a Bitch" - having MJ withdrawal at Christmas with no more Orchestra Hall concerts - that always made the season the season. Would you ever consider doing a Christmas album? Also - why not record "What Will I Do" - great performance at the Pops Concert in June of 2001! Your songs have carried me through these last 27 years! Come back to Minnesota Date: September 25, 2002 at 12:00:30 Name: Janice Olson City & State: Avoca, Wisconsin Source: friend told me Comments: Hello Michael, Met and listened to you at the Carpe Cafe in Ft. Atkinson. (I was with that rascal Ron Dentinger.) Really enjoyed your music and WOW, how you play that guitar!! Loved all your songs, but I want you to know that as soon as "Oklahoma Stray" is on a CD, I'll be listening to it again!! Really, really liked it (had me crying). Looking forward to the next time you are in the area. Keep on singin', Janice Date: September 24, 2002 at 00:24:59 Name: Bob Smith City & State: Edina, Minnesota Source: Google search Comments: Michael - I've heard you a number of times - with my most favorite concert of all time hearing you in Coffman Union at the U of M -early 70's. Most intense concert experience ever! I've got a question - certainly a long shot - that you might have met Bill Hughes of Lazarus at some point. He had a Colorado connection - as well as a connection with Peter Yarrow & Noel Stookey. Bill was a guitarist, singer, and writer like no other. Any chance that you knew him? Thanks, Bob Smith Date: September 09, 2002 at 22:53:13 Name: Walter Raines City & State: New Castle, VA 24127 Source: did a search for michael on aol.com Comments: I would like to book Michael for a benefit concert at Craig County High School in New Castle, Virginia. I am the boy's head basketball coach, and was wondering about the possibilities of MJ helping us out. Thanks, Walt Raines Date: August 30, 2002 at 23:35:49 Name: Lori City & State: Nashville, TN Source: It's bookmarked as a fave Comments: Michael and I have mutual friends...we have even met a time or two. I keep up with his goings-on and I try to catch a show whenever possible. This guy is incredible....an enlightened lyricist, a skillful/soulful musician, and a velvet vocalist. He has somehow mastered the art of singing one-on-one to a room full of listeners. His accomplishments are staggering, yet it all seems to him as natural as breathing. This man has a gift. To Michael...Please keep the music coming....You're the best! Date: August 19, 2002 at 13:00:50 Name: Paul Heckart City & State: Hamburg, Pa Source: Google Comments: Michael - I saw you play at Summer NAMM Aria show and became an instant fan! Date: August 14, 2002 at 05:11:15 Name: Georg City & State: Vienna/Austria Source: google Comments: hi to all music-lovers around the world from austria ! please feel free to visit www.race.at our austrian music-site and leave us a note... Date: July 26, 2002 at 09:01:47 Name: Karen Rumaner City & State: Aurora, IL 60504 Source: I did a search for Michael Johnson. Comments: I am looking for a recording of "Walk Me Round Your Graden". I used to have the LP, "For All You Mad Musicians" but don't know what happened to it. I would very much like to make it a part of my music collection again but am unable to locate it. It is not listed in your musci store as an available item. Does "Walk Me Round Your Garden appear on any other album? I'm sorry that I mussed you when you recently played in Rockford, IL. I am familiar with you and your music dating back to the mid to lade seventies when you played the Amazing Grace coffeehouse on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, IL. Thank you. KR Date: July 12, 2002 at 11:58:06 Name: Dr. Kurt Weber City & State: San Antonio, Texas Source: search Comments: Glad to see the site -- the Michael Johnson Album was definitely very meaningful during my high school years. Blessings and best regards to all... KAW Date: July 07, 2002 at 16:25:59 Name: Deborah Tyson City & State: Chicago, Illinois Source: typed in Phonolog Comments: Mr. Johnson, Thank you for beautiful music of the "Soul". We have appreciated your music for many years. Bless you, Sir, thank you. It would require surely a small monograph to record the many heartfelt feelings during the many hours of listening to you music. Cordially, Deborah Date: July 07, 2002 at 14:20:20 Name: kathy rasberry City & State: staunton illinois Source: previous concert in alaska Comments: would love to hear more about future concerts. Date: July 05, 2002 at 02:01:14 Name: MH City & State: MN Comments: Michael, Couldn't help thinking of you while watching the fireworks show tonight. Again, what a time we had - though it is always too short, isn't it? I hope your email is back in service soon. And I hope you don't mind my writing you here. I just wanted to touch base, and say that I look forward to seeing you soon. Happy Independence Day! Love, Me Date: June 29, 2002 at 19:50:13 Name: Rodney Goodman City & State: Sacramento, California Source: on your Then & Now CD Comments: Please come to Northern California!!!! let me know when you are in my area. thank you and keep up the great work. Date: June 26, 2002 at 00:07:20 Name: Mark City & State: GEORGIA Source: search michael johnson Comments: I am trying to find a CD of your album called WINGS ---RCA records. It has alot of good songs on it that are not found on other albums. Its a lost to the music community to keep this album on a discontinued list. Date: June 24, 2002 at 23:22:50 Name: Kathleen City & State: Lynden, WA Source: Found it while serfing for songwriters stuff Comments: I am so glad your're still singing. Your voice soothed my soul as a child. I lived two blocks from you off of Tonkawood, when you lived in the chicken coop. I was selling girlscout cookies when I saw your vast aray of guitars all sitting out. I lingered as long as I could sell another box...writing down an order while staring was hard.(I played the guitar well in 6th grade )I never did meet you,but have long thought you were the best crooner I have ever heard! I am teaching the love of music to grades1-8th and writing on the side.Thanks for sharing the gift that God gave you. Warm regards, Kathleen- from Martha Lane in 1975. Date: June 05, 2002 at 21:45:08 Name: Paul Hoff City & State: Tokyo Source: Looking for a breeze Comments: Hi Michael It has been decades since we last communicated. Every once in a while I see Carl when I am in Minnesota visiting family. I did get down to Peterville a month before Mark passed away. What a life that guy had! Hope all is well with you. I have a couple of your albums and listen to them when the moon is bright and shining off the ocean at my house outside of Tokyo. If you ever head this way on a gig, give me a buzz. Paul Hoff Date: May 19, 2002 at 19:16:37 Name: Jack Flannery City & State: Lake City, Colorado 81235 Source: mother and father Comments: Mike, Any chance of going back to Moncrief Place and drinking some of your dad's raisen wine? How 'bout shooting your ex-girlfriend's window out with your pellet pistol at 2 A.M.? Tales of a misspent youth huh. Jack Date: May 05, 2002 at 03:04:29 Name: Mike Milbrath City & State: Santa Rosa, Ca Source: Listening to your music Comments: Many years ago 1973 I heard you at a concert at Augsburg College. I was a freshman music major who had a basic understanding of the guitar. Your playing overwhelmed me. Your cvapacity to combine your guitar with vocals shimmered. That night I wanted nothing more in the world than to do just that. I still remember this bizarre rendition of Take Me Out To th Ball Game done in what seemed six different time signatures. I bought you albums and listened and worked. I found a man in MPLS Dan Perry who also played and sang wonderfully and i'd go to the bars he played just for a guitar lesson. The more beers I drank the more expensive the lesson. I became a theatre major. I graduated. I began singing in local clubs, I decided to begin dancing at the age of 25 and 2 years later was teaching in MPLS. Somewhere along the line I shipped you a demo for your consideration. The tune i thought was perfect I now look back on with chagrin. It was simply too naive and simplistic. I moved to NY to follow a girl and had my heart handed to me. I was too proud to return to Mpls so I stayed. I pulled my guitar out after a long hiatus and there was your music again. I choreographed, danced, composed, and produced concerts for 4 years in NY and didn't make a dime. It was great. I moved to Ca with my wife 16 years ago. I went back to school to become a teacher. A job I now have had for 10 years. I am the choir & theatre director at a local high school. And your music still speaks to me. When I choose music for my groups I always look for pieces that are timeless. And for my own enjoyment your music holds the same for me. I just recorded 18 tunes with my choir the other night and the level of commitment they gave to the music was astounding. They new their efforts would be set in stone that night and they responded. It was glorius. I often long to have my own creative time. Teaching is wonderful and tpo tell the truth I'm probably better at it than anything else I've ever done and yet I long to turn a phrase to a melody in such a way that it woulf touch someone. I enjoyed your sight. Your reflections from the road brought back many memories.(The Pas Manitoba springs to mind. SHUDDER!!) Aside from being one of the people I most want to listen to, you also seem to be a very thoughtful and glib observer of this world. It is appreciated. I hope you might respond but, if not know I will always love your music. My singing "May You Never" has become a tradition in spring for my graduating seniors. Thanks much, M.M. Date: April 28, 2002 at 13:37:41 Name: linda clark City & State: martinsville, VA Source: early michael fan, browsing music sites Comments: in the late 70's, michael came to our town (with Sally) and played to about 15 people in our local community college. I taped him live, bought everything he had. He came back a year later, to a much bigger crowd. He stayed with us. Have lots of home cassette tapes. I followed to several college gigs. Taped sound checks, taped everything. Gave Michael and Sally matching inlaid headstock decorations, wedding presents. There are other stories. have lost track of him. delighted to find website. would like more news. would like to say "hi" to him. Date: April 23, 2002 at 10:19:01 Name: Cin Carlson City & State: Sturgeon Lake, MN Source: linked from CD Now Comments: I am so very excited that you have compiled your first three albums on CD. I have them all, and htey are still some of my favorite musical memories. They tie into a blossoming time in my life--they are part of my personal soundtrack, and are included in my innner "Best Of" memories. Now I can take you with me in my truck or have you with me in my house. I consider you to be an extremely talented musican and poet, and I hope to get down to the Twin Cities one of these years when you come to Minnesota.It seems you are always there on Dec 26, when I have a houseful of people and can't get away! Just keep up your wonderful work. We're all over the place--even out here in the woods, listening to you! Date: April 19, 2002 at 00:19:57 Name: Doug Ray City & State: Fresno, California Source: just did a search for michael johnson Comments: Michael, I first heard Bluer than Blue in the summer of 1978 when I was traveling in England. I think that the song was number one over there, which was great. It meant that your song was on the radio all the time. Radio was soon to be my calling. I worked on an Adult Contemporary station in Soutern California from 1980 to 1988. There, we played a lot of stuff from the Michael Johnson album and Dialogue. I taped them for myself and still have those cassettes. Every once in a while I'll check a music store to see if you have new stuff. I bought Departure and Then and Now when they came out. However, I have always wanted to go back and start getting your first recordings. I had some spare time tonight and did a search for your name and found this awesome website. I'm going to use it to get your early records and your concert album. Currently, I do a morning show on an Oldies Station, so don't get to play Michael Johnson. You can bet that I play your music in the truck and my boys love it. One of these days I would like to see you perform. If you're ever in California, from San Diego to San Francisco, or even as close as Las Vegas, I'll be there. Maybe, on my vacation, I'll travel to see you. Since my dad was in the service, we have friends everywhere. I hope that you continue to make music. You've got a talent to really move people and that is so very special. Doug Ray Mornings Kool 92.9 (KFSO-FM) Fresno, Ca. Date: April 16, 2002 at 22:11:01 Name: gloria pivonka City & State: Manitowoc Wisconsin Source: entered michel johnson in search Comments: We are interested in having Michael play in our fair city for our annual Acoustic Fest in July. Could you please forward me booking information? Thank you Date: April 15, 2002 at 17:52:54 Name: john wilson City & State: riverside, ca Comments: Nice to see you still "at it". For thirty years I've been looking for a copy of "The '68 Nixon" which must have been a very limited single release. Do don't by chance have a copy still doable? I'd be happy to trade a niceness for a niceness. John Wilson 800-535-8196 14344 pear street Riverside, CA 92508 Date: April 14, 2002 at 00:29:16 Name: Irene Friess City & State: Mountain Home, Arkansas Source: Article in the local paper Comments: April 13, 2002 We were at St. James Place, Cotter, AR. for your concert. It was great. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. You certainly are a very talented musician. Thanks for a great evening. I bought your CD so we can continue to enjoy your music. I hope you come back to St. Place Place soon. Thanks, Irene Date: April 09, 2002 at 19:01:48 Name: Patrick (Pat) O'Connor City & State: Dallas, TX Source: I saw it on a CD cover I think Comments: I have had the extreme pleasure of finally getting to see Michael a couple times in the past year plus in the Dallas area (at a house concert that was incredibly intimate and fun and at Uncle Calvin's Coffee House) after 20 years or more of enjoying his music. I wanted to make sure that I got my name added to any tour date distribution lists that are sent out so that I can continue to attend any local concerts. Please give Michael my best and tell him we'd love to see him more often in Texas. Thanks ! Pat O. Date: April 08, 2002 at 15:28:37 Name: Tony Andrews City & State: Belmond, Iowa Source: C.D. Cover and MJ told me the site at a concert I attended of his. Comments: Looking for concert fee information. Would like to bring MJ up as a candidate a couple of events that I'm involved with in the area. Both are venues with crowds likely to range in th 2,000-4000 area. Date: April 08, 2002 at 04:40:11 Name: Steven J. Schromm City & State: Corning, California Source: Searching Comments: Hi Michael, I just want to say that I am 35 years old and I was just a kid when bluer than blue came out. I have to research it but I think it was about 1976. That is just off the top of my head. I will find out when you released it by reading about you and your songs I hope. Anyway I think I was about 11 or so but I really loved the song and always liked to sing with it when it came on. About 2 years ago I downloaded an MP3 of it off Napster(sorry I didn't pay for it lol) and I periodically listen to it. It is probably my favorite out of the big napster download collection I would say. Also I wanted to say I had my mother drop by my place the other day and I let her here some new pc speakers I just bought. I played bluer than blue and she was on cloud 9!! She hadn't heard it for years I think. Of course she isn't listening to the right channels right? Just wanted to say that song is still great today. I will go find out other songs I may know of yours too. Gotta go, good luck as a contemporary artist or songwriter. Let me know if you play in the far northern california area. Thanks Steven J Schromm Date: April 01, 2002 at 18:02:46 Name: Chris Goede City & State: Minneapolis, MN Source: Google.com Comments: Great website! Having access to 30 some years of concert reviews and interviews is amazing. Thanks! Date: March 28, 2002 at 12:25:08 Name: Debbie Mims Comments: Hi Michael - I sent you a short e-mail, but in case you missed it I thought I'd post you a note here, too. Just wanted to say that I was sorry to read of your breakup, and that I've been thinking of you and wish you the love you deserve! L&L, Debbie Date: March 22, 2002 at 19:17:42 Name: Will Taylor ("Tommy" long ago) City & State: Little Rock, Arkansas Source: Crow told me Comments: I see ample hero worship in the previous entries. You may assume that my praises are equally effusive. I haven't seen you in forever; I hope I can get a ticket to the Acoustic Sounds Cafe gig in April (two tickets--one for my 11-year old daughter). I will see you there. Date: March 18, 2002 at 22:09:24 Name: Travis Hanson City & State: Rapid City , South Dakota Source: luck (search for michael johnson) Comments: I am very happy I found this website. I had lost some of my albums and have been very angry that they were out of print. Now that i found this site I can get some of them back. I have allways wanted to see you in concert but have never been in the right place. A friend of mine (Chris Parks) played a show in Canada ,you were also in it. That was 10 to 12 years ago , I was jealous I could not make the trip. I now have my own band (Scream'n Angels). Hopefully we'll run into you somewhere. I recently was told you grew up in Alamosa. I worked for the cable company there for about 6 months then had to transfer back to the Black Hills (what an interesting town ?). Date: March 08, 2002 at 18:48:48 Name: Peggy City & State: Sunnyvale, CA. Source: By looking for info on Michael Johnson Comments: Dear Michael, I have loved your music and your voice for years. The other day I was in the local supermarket, and "bluer then blue" was playing. I was so excited to hear it again after all these years! My 11 year old daughter looked at me like I was crazy. I looked online and bought a CD that had "bluer then blue". Then I was wondering if you ever toured in California at all, especially the San Francisco bay area? I know I would buy a ticket to see you! Thanks for your music.. Peggy Date: March 04, 2002 at 13:04:36 Name: Tom Thomason City & State: Ball Ground, GA Source: Search on Michael Johnson Comments: Saw you perform a few years back at the Marietta, GA square outside concert series and was very impressed. Looking forward to seeing you perform in Chadsworth, GA. on April 20th. Thanks, Date: March 02, 2002 at 09:20:12 Name: DEBBIE GILES WATSON City & State: Boothbay Harbor ,Maine Source: my brother----then using "googles" Comments: Talked with my brother ,Charlie the other day-----he gave me this site-------what a wonderful flood of memories came back --------one of which was picking you up at the hospital after you had your tonsils out!!!!!!----I quess you would not put that memory in the "wonderful" catagory !!!!!! There were alot of much better ones!!!!!I understand you have two boys-------that is wonderful------quess I better get this sent off to see if it reaches you !!!!! Would love to hear from you--------Debbie Date: February 26, 2002 at 13:26:39 Name: RICK HACKETT City & State: kansas city mo Comments: Followed you since 78 and haven't stopped. You once autographed one of your bandana's to the dirtman in KC. Any chance you coming back to Kansas City anytime soon? Your music got me through more than one divorce, maybe even brought on the depression (just kidding). Please come back!!!!!!!!!!!! Date: February 25, 2002 at 22:26:05 Name: Denny Sarokin Source: Olsen Gtr link Comments: Hi, Michael - nice website. See you around. DS Date: February 24, 2002 at 00:00:59 Name: mark City & State: w.r. Ga. Source: type name on search Comments: Bring back Wings on CD Date: February 21, 2002 at 11:48:37 Name: martin quinn City & State: Niles, Illinois Source: Searched for Bluer than blue Comments: I really like the song Bluer than blue. It's the kind of song I can hum all day long. I'm going to buy a couple albums, too. Date: February 19, 2002 at 11:07:40 Name: shannon tanner City & State: ridgeland, sc Source: through jim salestrom's site Comments: Hi Michael...Blast from the past...Brad Quayle sat in at my show yesterday...at Beaver Creek...I'm doing the big show at the bottom of the hill there for last eleven years..Call me if you're ever out this way or if you ever want to pick up a routing date in the mountains...970-390-4814 Thanks for the inspiration through the years! Shannon Tanner Date: February 17, 2002 at 14:40:42 Name: Barbara Baxter City & State: Fort Mitchell, Kentucky Source: My girlfriend, Karen Taylor Good Comments: Hey Michael, We heard you sing at the Blue Bird in Nashville about 2 years ago. One of the songs you sang was "You Make Me Feel SO SO!" We loved "your" lyrics to this and have tried to remember the words, but unfortunately we can't seem remember them. A good friend of mine and a mutual friend of yours too, Karen Taylor-Good gave me your web page and suggested I contact you this way. Any possibility you could send or email your lyrics to me? I just can't help but chuckle every time I think of that song! Thanks! Barb Baxter Barbaxter@aol.com 140 Seville Court Fort Mitchell, Ky. 41017 P.S. Will you also let me know if you are ever doing a show in the N. Ky. Cincinnati area? We would love to come and hear you sing again! Date: February 13, 2002 at 11:09:22 Name: Ed City & State: Greensboro, NC Source: webcrawler Comments: I love Michael Johnson's sound. Date: February 11, 2002 at 19:46:20 Name: Nancy Carr City & State: Stratham, NH Source: It wasn't difficult! Comments: Hey Michael, Such a nice evening last night. So delighted that Harvey invited you to our part of the country. Hope you arrived home none the worse for the wear. take care, nancy Date: February 09, 2002 at 13:44:46 Name: Tim Okon City & State: Monroe, NY Source: Yahoo Comments: Saw you at Bodles Opera House last night. Terrific performance. Really hoping to see you back in the area in the not too distant future. Date: February 09, 2002 at 13:14:38 Name: Paul Johnson City & State: Maryville, Missouri Source: Used search engine (Altavista) Comments: Dear Michael, I've listened to and loved your music since you gave a concert at Goodman Auditorium in Virginia, MN (Iron Range) in the fall of 1975. I was eighteen and a freshman in college then and you had just released For All You Mad Musicians. I heard you again after that, a number of times, in Bemidji and Minneapolis. You were one of my inspirations to start playing guitar, which I still do. I was overjoyed that you released those first three albums on CD--I had been waiting and hoping for that. I've come to your web site again today to order another copy for a friend of mine who also listened to your music back in the old days. I'm settled now, teaching English at a small Catholic college near here. Almost thirty years after I first heard There is a Breeze, I'm still listening to it. . . I hope I get a chance to catch you again in concert. Take care. Paul Date: February 08, 2002 at 10:21:14 Name: Jim Salestrom City & State: CO Comments: I hope this finds you well- Jim Date: February 08, 2002 at 01:30:13 Name: Sister Tammi City & State: Gilbert, AZ....soon to be TEXAS Source: He be my bro Comments: In my best Dolly voice " And I will always love you" Always, all ways.....sister T Date: February 04, 2002 at 09:23:30 Name: Pat City & State: Palmetto, FL Source: Yahoo search engine Comments: Great to know that Michael is still out there, performing and weaving his special kind of magic. I used to watch him perform in Mankato, MN and Rockford, Il in the early 70's. Great talent... Thanks for the memories! Date: February 03, 2002 at 11:01:40 Name: Charlie Giles City & State: Massachusetts & Maine Comments: Hi Michael, Elaine & I and a couple of friends from Maine are looking forward to seeing you at the 'Bull Run' this Saturday night. Have not been there before but looks like a fun place. As we are not in Boothbay Harbor this time of year, the 'Bull Run' does not look like a bad ride for us in the Boston area. We enjoy your 'Live at the Bluebird'CD alot. Date: February 03, 2002 at 06:14:34 Name: Abner gepuit City & State: philippines Source: request Comments: no comments Date: February 03, 2002 at 00:26:28 Name: Mark Cool City & State: Cape Cod, MA Comments: I remember seeing MJ and St. Benedict's college in St. Joseph MN in 1977. Even bought him a drink following the concert..running into him in a St. Cloud pub. Nice fellow and one hell of a great singing voice. The words of his early songs really left an impression. hooray for life. Date: January 31, 2002 at 19:38:24 Name: Bert Baker City & State: Ashland Ohio Source: c d bluer than blue Comments: Mike, i want you to know we raised our two boys on your music from Wings there 18 and 20 years old now. But if where in the car and a song from Wings come on we still sing the hole song cause we know them all buy hart. Thanks for all the happy memorys.Bert Date: January 25, 2002 at 09:17:43 Name: Georg City & State: Austria/Europe Source: excellent Comments: hi to all music-lovers around the world from www.race.at Date: January 24, 2002 at 15:20:28 Name: Dave Norton City & State: Lowell, Ma Source: Bull Run web page in Shirley MA Comments: Hello Michael, I'll be opening for you on Feb 9th. at the Bull Run in Shirley MA. I'm really looking forward to it. Welcome to Massachusetts! http://www.ampcast/davenorton Date: January 23, 2002 at 12:49:23 Name: Tim Vogel City & State: Anacortes, Washington Source: Just through web searching Comments: Hello Michael! It has been many years since Colorado State College and Greeley. Nancy and I have thought about you often and miss your live performances here in the Seattle area but we listen to your music all of the time. We would love to hear from you and discuss a reunion! Please get back to me. Tim Vogel Date: January 18, 2002 at 11:17:52 Name: Lachlan MacLearn City & State: Amherst, NH Source: Hopped online while listening to "Almost Free" for the umpteenth time Comments: Free paths are rarely clear, and clear paths... rarely free. Nevertheless, for those of us who, for whatever reason, still struggle to find and further our own 'voices', it is a huge assist to have honest singer/songwriters successfully plying their trade. Especially at a time when we're all surrounded by these banquet tables of conglomerate-backed noise, packing so little "nutrition". Thanks for the continuing sustenance! Date: January 14, 2002 at 01:55:07 Name: Kathleen Jursa City & State: San Jose, CA Source: searching for some MJ CDs Comments: I'm so pleased to have found this site. I recall listening to MJ's albumns when I was in high school in St. Cloud Minnesota. I have not heard some of those early songs for a long time. I just ordered the doulbe CD which will be a delight to hear after all of these years. Thank you, Kathleen Date: January 06, 2002 at 10:41:44 Name: Julie City & State: Gainesville, FL Source: Search on Web Comments: Last year I caught part of a song called This Time Of Year around Christmas time and I loved it so much I called the radio station to find out who sang the song and the disc jockey said you did the song but I can't find it anywhere on the web and it wasn't listed with your songs you've done. Did you do that song? It was so beautiful, I just loved it. Please let me know if possible. It's been over a year now. Thanks, Julie Date: December 28, 2001 at 15:15:54 Name: Mark Spencer City & State: Prior Lake, MN Source: its in my "favorites" Comments: Am looking forward to the Gustavus College gig 1/11/02....I am bringing a friend who has never seen Michael live.....she is very exited....Wouldnt it be great if there were a surprise guest appearance by someone like Leo Kottke, Herb Pilhofer, or Mark Henley? Surprise us! I dare you! BTW - We missed you in Minnesota this December. I certainly hope for a special version of "Here comes the Sun" since Geo Harisson is gone. Dedicate one to "Julie" if you can. It would blow her away! long time fan from the '70's,(Southwest State Univ) Mark Date: December 26, 2001 at 19:56:59 Name: a.s. thall City & State: avon, ct. Source: searched on google Comments: i believe i saw michael johnson in torrington, ct, many years ago. i was with a real creepy boyfriend, but it was the best live music experience i think i have had, it was so intimate and wonderful. it was at "the water street station", i believe. i would love to hear another small venue concert like that, is that happening at all? or is michael just at larger venues these days? Date: December 15, 2001 at 21:24:26 Name: Tom Ryan Comments: Cindy, Please call me when you get a chance. Thanks Tom Ryan 952-476-0690 Date: December 12, 2001 at 15:23:34 Name: Julie Buderus City & State: Greeley, Colorado Comments: Michael: I love your music! I noticed from a Greeley Philharmonic brochure that you will be a guest artist in February. As a representative of UNC, I would be very interested in meeting you. Could we arrange a time prior to the February Pops concert? Although I was not familiar with your music prior to finding your web site, I am now very eager to begin a collection of your work. Incredible! I look forward to meeting you. Julie Date: December 06, 2001 at 17:38:14 Name: Lee Jones City & State: springfield or Source: luck Comments: I played a couple of gigs back in 1990 or so with Michael....I was actually playing with Dave & Sugar, but Michael was there too creating incredible music as always. I remember telling him I'd love to play with him sometime, what an incredible talent. Now I'm creating commercials for radio, a far cry from the inspiration that he provides through his music, but still my hat in the ring nontheless. They will at least be the best commercials you'll hear! I'm working with a near Michael Johnson caliber guitarist or I could never make that claim. My best to Michael, he's the best. Date: December 04, 2001 at 10:19:27 Name: Dennis Shepard City & State: Franklin, TN Source: Michael gave it to me when he came to my house (his previous) to pick up a large, sentimental rock from the yard. I would love to know the story. Comments: Michael, Great web site. I have just read your articles on life as a performer and they are classics. I travel a lot and I have had my share of adventures. I want to order some of your CDs - especially the ones that you recorded at 101 Fox Hill Court. My 11 year old daughter has claimed that room, and it would be neat to have the music recorded there. Can you please forward the names of the CDs. Happy holidays and keep the faith. Date: December 03, 2001 at 18:54:41 Name: Elizabeth City & State: Conn. Source: personally given Comments: Mr. johnson, I believe it was Sept.11 when I sat at the bar next to you at the Hilton in Chaicgo. What a incredible time we live in and I said now is the time to write a song about this atrocity. I've heard some pretty sappy music regarding the fact, but that is what sells somtimes. Anyway, hope all iswell with your life and your loves. It was a pleasure to have met you. Elizabeth Date: November 29, 2001 at 11:31:11 Name: michael glenn City & State: washington dc Source: yahoo Comments: one of the earliest memories i have in life is of one of your concerts at gustavus adolphus college's alumni hall. i was sitting in the middle of the eisle with a friend of mine talking to you about how much my dad loved your music. it became an annual event for my family to go see your show. i saw every one, not always from the eisle, from when i was wee until about fifteen. then, the ridiculous time in a boy's life when he's "too cool" to do things with his dad, a reminiscence where regret has no equal. thank god it only last a while. i ended up attenting gustavus and every year, when december rolled around, i would trek (and you KNOW what that trek looks like in december) over to bjorling to see the show. i'd meet up with my parents and sit with them during the concert. now it's years later, and i'm eeking out a living as a mostly-working actor in washington dc. you don't come out here. why don't you come out here? i wish you would come out here. i mean, i like the foo fighters and all, but what is it about this place? is it the whitehouse pet? the crime? the redskins? at any rate, i just wanted to thank you with everything in me for giving me the most amazing aural sense memory of my family, especially my father, i could ask for being this far away. oh yeah, and thanks for old yellow car. Date: November 27, 2001 at 11:29:35 Name: R. J. Brennan City & State: Chicago, IL Source: Mistaken name from Paul Vallas for Illinois Governor Comments: The impression that I take away from your site is very positive. It appears that many of your concerts are in Minnesota, so we may not be seeing you down here. You and your publicist have done a fabulous job in creating a very imformative and graphically interesting site. Congratulations! Date: November 23, 2001 at 21:34:21 Name: Bill Herrmann City & State: Washington, D.C. Source: Google.com Comments: One day, maybe 7-10 years ago, I was driving in my car listening to the radio and I heard a version of Bluesette played on a Classical guitar. The composition was incredible. I didn't catch the artist's name and I should have stopped and called the station immediately. But like a fool, I drove on. I've been searching for that piece ever since ( sort of like a search for the holy grail ). With the internet, I may have a chance. I searched on "bluesette" and "classical guitar" and came to Michael's Web page. I'll try to find his bluesette CD somewhere and see if he is the artist. Otherwise, anyone ever hear an overpowering rendition of bluesette for classical guitar? Bill Date: November 19, 2001 at 14:50:34 Name: J. Nightengale City & State: Sioux Falls, SD Source: Google Comments: Just saw Michael Johnson with Leo Kottke in Brandon, SD. What a wonderful and amazing concert! I am now searching for a Michael Johnson song about an abused cat who passes away...It was especially moving. Thanks! Date: November 19, 2001 at 00:00:58 Name: aura City & State: SC Source: I just found it, because I love your music! Comments: I just wanted to tell you I will never forget the first time I heard you sing. I do not know many singers that have a voice that has ever quite touched me the way yours has. I do wish you would come to South Carolina and play. Think about it, and I know a great venue that would be perfect...yes, it is a big venue. Well, I think I will stay up all night and run through the house screaming. I love your talent Michael and well you too..grin. A member of the class of 74 and love, auraj Date: November 16, 2001 at 15:46:46 Name: Fabiana City & State: Buenos Aires - Argentina Source: looking for Michael Johnson through yahoo Comments: Dear Michael, I'm from Argentina in south America, have you ever heard of it before? I would like to tell you that I love your songs. I have then & now which a friend brought to me from NY. Now I wnat to buy The very best of... because it has the original records which I like more. Looking for buying it i realized the cd is only available for USA. Is there any possibility of selling it abroad? have you ever thought of coming here? Congratulations and all my love for you. Date: November 16, 2001 at 14:01:58 Name: AL WILLIAMSON City & State: Iowa City Comments: Michael, Diane and I are alive and well, still living in Iowa City. I'm now retired - How old does that make us feel. Al Date: November 13, 2001 at 00:50:55 Name: The Best Incense Co Comments: You have a very nice web site.........Take a look at our affiliate program....http://www.bestincense.com Date: November 11, 2001 at 06:12:03 Name: Brian Barnes City & State: Orangeville IL Source: Search Comments: 1st seen Michael in Rockford Ill in 1976 at The Web. Been fan every since. Date: November 04, 2001 at 11:49:53 Name: Renee Rosario City & State: Edina, Mn. Source: Business Card Comments: I was at the concert last night in Hopkins. It was just wonderful you are very funny. I was also lucky enought to raise a 19 year old son without a tattoo :)Thanks for the very enjoyable evening! Date: November 03, 2001 at 23:42:27 Name: Dave Duepner City & State: Minnetonka Source: I was at Michael's concert in Hopkins on 11/3 Comments: Wonderful Concert. Reminds me of your early years in intimate settings on the college circuit. I first saw Micheal in Duluth at the Marshall Performing Arts center at UMD around 1973. Keep playing, Michael! My 12 yr old son was with us tonight at the concert, and he was sure he would hate it. He was in line to get your autograph, and now wants me to help him learn guitar. Thanks for a very special event. Date: November 01, 2001 at 23:23:21 Name: joy City & State: toronto, canada Source: search engine Comments: i heard one of your songs last weekend and i didn't even know who sang it...the song got stuck in my mind, so i went to a record store hoping i could get it. to make a long story short, i found out it was one of your songs and then when i found your website, i realized that i've been listening and loved your songs since i was young in the 80's. you are amazing.."doors" was my ultimate song. i remember listening to it and hoping one day i too will fall in love and the song will feel real. you have a fantastic voice, great talent, and thank god i found you.. Date: October 23, 2001 at 17:30:41 Name: PETE KELLY City & State: TIPTON, WEST MIDLANDS,ENGLAND Source: A FRIEND AFTER I LENT HIM THE ALBUM Comments: Wow what a site.Came across That's that by accident.Can't even remember where. Now my favourite album.Will search for more following discovery of website. Am a singer songwriter in England-similar voice and style.Do some of yours off the album. Plug it wherever I play. Do you ever come to Britain ? I'm over in Arizona sometime in the spring to travel,and do some writing. Need a little fresh inspiration. My first album "Reservation Road " out late spring. Can't wait. Admire your work tremendously. Wishing you great success. Thanks for all the inspiration. Amazing what music can do. Look me up if you're ever in UK. That's that.......Pete Kelly Date: October 22, 2001 at 13:35:22 Name: Bethany City & State: Freeport Illinois Source: I know Michaels music well. Comments: Michael, I just wanted to thank you again for the music Saturday night in Rockford. We stopped over at Seranos afterward to eat and I was the tall woman that shook your hand and thanked you before we left. Your music can really reach out and touch me, I was afraid that when John Denver died I'd lost that, and one of my biggest regrets was never writing John and telling him just how much his music affected my life. So I want to make sure I don't make the same mistake twice. Thank you for your music, don't ever stop! I can tell when you come out with a new song/album if your life is going OK or not, just by the way the music feels, it's a direct refelction to your heart. Some people listen to music, and then there are those of us that 'feel' it. Saturday was a night full of feelings, the music touched my heart and broke it too.... Take care...and I'm looking forward to seeing you "strap on your new Dick" in Rockford real soon. Beth Date: October 15, 2001 at 11:07:55 Name: marcus furlow City & State: strong ar, Source: internet Comments: i beleave that music if a gift from god and it's up to us to use the talent!! Date: October 12, 2001 at 15:05:48 Name: Mike Johnson City & State: Palm City, Florida Source: yahoo search Comments: Michael, I've been a fan for years, courting my wife-to-be with your music setting the tone in the early 80s. Just want to let you know how much I enjoyed your site today. Full of great stuff. Thanks. Mike PS - how's the Karmann Ghia? PSS - when are you coming to Florida. Date: October 08, 2001 at 22:29:01 Name: Bob Johannes City & State: Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Source: Then& Now cd Comments: Saw MIchael in Eau Claire back in 1980 ? Have all vinal records of older music and again in the mood for thecd 2 set I just ordered. Can't wait to see him live again in the area ! Date: October 08, 2001 at 12:32:58 Name: Sharon Wendt City & State: Nashville, TN Comments: God bless you! Date: October 08, 2001 at 12:19:44 Name: Debi Jepson City & State: Grinnell, Ia 50112 Source: Yahoo explorer Comments: I just got married on 9/15/01 and played "Give Me Wings" in our wedding. My husband is a police officer and this song hit home! Thank you! Date: October 06, 2001 at 11:26:32 Name: Scott Forsgren Source: Did a search for "For All You Mad Musicians" Comments: Dear Michael, You were my mentor when I was in college in the 70's, you taught me how to finger pick, and, to this day, continue to influence my musical style. I was so glad to find this site and have the chance to say, "Thanks!". I love your new stuff and look forward to seeing you play again. Best wishes. Sincerely, Scott Forsgren (Alias Doc Scott, chiropractic orthopedist/acupuncturist/composer) Date: October 05, 2001 at 02:55:43 Name: CRJ City & State: Rapid City, SD Source: ESP Comments: Flowers and plants every day, the European way. Date: September 19, 2001 at 13:18:02 Name: Tim Radtke City & State: Wichita, KS Source: I searched and searched. Comments: I found out about Micheal Johnson about 16 yrs ago. I found 'Ain't This Da Life' in a used record bin in Sprinfield, MO and fell in love with it. I late found his 3 lp almost the same way. I had never been able to find much out about him until last year when I did a search on the net. I was glad to see his early Lps had been reissied on CD. I just ordered them today. Can't wait to get them. My lps are about worn out. Tim Radtke. Date: September 09, 2001 at 20:00:54 Name: DAVID & SANDY SIMS City & State: SODDY-DAISY, TENN. Source: INTERNET` Comments: MICHAEL WE SAW YOU FRIDAY NIGHT 9/7 IN NASHVILLE HOPE YOU REMEMBER US WE SAT IN THE FRONT AND TALKED WITH YOU FOR A WHILE AFTER THE THE SHOW DO YOU HAVE A MAILER THAT YOU SEND OUT TO LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING TO BE EACH MONTH IF SO WOULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT MY EMAIL ADDRESS OR MY HOME# 423-332-3909 ALSO WE HAVE PICTURES THAT I WISH YOU WOULD SIGN IF POSSIBLE THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL SHOW AND SOME WONDERFUL MEMORIES DAVID SIMS Date: September 09, 2001 at 08:32:53 Name: Burt Salenger City & State: Jerusalem, Israel Source: searched for it Comments: Dear Michael, Just a note of thanks for all of the wonderful albums and concerts that I and my then girlfriend (now wife with 7 kids) enjoyed back in the late 70's early 80's in Chicago. "For All You Mad Musicians" was "our" album. I was also quite thrilled that summer in '78 when I could go to any juke box in America and listen to you. I was playing the guitar, mostly finger-style stuff, until I heard that record and discovered that I wanted to sing. In short, I've been writing and performing here in Jerusalem for the past 20 years, and have put out a few recordings, many of the arrangements are definitely in the "Michael Johnson" style. A heartful thank you. You made a big difference in my life. And a speedy recovery from the car crash. With affection, Burt Salenger Date: September 08, 2001 at 11:30:14 Name: Jeanne City & State: Minneapolis, MN Source: WCCO radio interview from 'the Fair' Comments: Hi Michael - saw you at your first show at the Bandshell on the 31st - you sound just as good as I remember. I almost stopped up to speak with you after the show but, if you remember (HA) I'm shy. We met back in the 70's when you stopped by McCarthys because I think you were dating one of the waitresses... and I was dating one of the bartenders... and we exchanged comments about music. My 'brush with greatness'. Anyway, it was great to hear you... and I have a question as to whether 2 of the songs you sang have been recorded and are available: It's my Job and You Make Me Feel So So. I just loved them and would love to share them with my brother who used to perform (even at McCarthy's back in the 70's) but is now simply known as the Singing Butcher, combining his vocation with his avocation!! Great to hear you again and hope it will become an annual event at the State Fair. Warmest regards, Jeanne Tuvey Date: September 04, 2001 at 12:30:53 Name: Cindee Hendrickson City & State: Hopkins, MN Source: off of my new Bluer than Blue CD Comments: Michael - I met you at the fair on Friday - you signed my CD and I had told you how much I enjoyed your concert at Miami Intl University - "Love on the Bay" - in what 1979? (eeck I feel old) I bought my first cassettes of yours in a small music shop in Ketchican Alaska in the early 80's - I was working on cruise ships at the time - Well I wore both of them out and have since had a difficult time trying to replace them - I was thrilled to see that I can now replace them with CD's - I have loved your music for many years - either on the radio - on the Nashville network - at the fair - or your day after Christmas Concerts - Thank you for your heart felt music - Cindee Hendrickson Date: September 03, 2001 at 01:07:28 Name: Michael Ostrum City & State: Rosemount, Minnesota Source: Card from MN State Fair Comments: I first met Michael back in 1991 at Gustavus Adolphus College, in St. Peter, MN. He plays a holiday concert there every year. Well I happened to work for the Media Services Dept... a.k.a. Jerry Connolly and was in charge of recording the show for archival purposes. After listening to the wonderful singing and storytelling that he does with the audience, I was hooked. After the show he kindly signed the tape that Jerry had given me. Michael's songs and style come straight from the Heart and he is a True Performer. Keep Up The Great Work, and hope to see you again @ the Good Ole Gustavus in 2002. P.S. Your State Fair Concerts are some of the best entertainment out there. Date: September 01, 2001 at 17:26:43 Name: Gwen City & State: Mpls,Mn Source: we met mj at the state fair, bought a cd, picked up a card Comments: Dear MJ, How great to meet you face to face at the State Fair after all these years. I would love to hear your story. Gwen Date: August 31, 2001 at 17:01:45 Name: Linda J Sinclair City & State: Denver, CO Source: received newletter before & then address changed Comments: please add me to newletter mail