GUESTBOOK ENTRIES January 2004 - present Newest entries are at the top. 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 July 2001 - December 2003 Date: April 22, 2008 at 21:44:06 (CDT) Name: Anne City & State: Minneapolis, MN Comments: MJ- I'm so disappointed that I have to miss your benefit concert on Sunday! I was excited when I first saw the date, but events have transpired such that I remain on crutches (after 12 mos, you'd think I could figure out walking), and now they're talking about putting me back into the chair. As a single woman on crutches, going down to warehouse district is simply not an option -- personal safety has to come first (how do you think I got in this shape in the first place!!) Have an awesome concert, and know there are many, many more who are present in mind and spirit! God Bless! -a Date: April 22, 2008 at 14:41:59 (CDT) Name: Vicki Hudlow-McAnally City & State: Nashville, TN Comments: Hey you, How are you doing? It has been a while since our paths have crossed and I miss seeing you! Sorry to hear about your health problems....hope things are looking up! All is well with me and my family.....could not ask for more....just celebrated four years sobriety and for that I am very grateful! My cell number is 615/804-9476, I would absolutely love to hear from you! Take care MJPBlue! Date: April 21, 2008 at 23:25:49 (CDT) Name: samir joshi City & State: india Source: search site Comments: dear micle johnson, my name is samir i am from india i am 21 years old my hobby is CELLYBRATY autograph & photograph collection i have to requested to you please send me your autograph and photograph in this adress SAMIR B JOSHI, KADIAWAD, DHORIYASTREET, JAMNAGAR(GUJRAT) INDIA-361 001 please reply me your faithfully samir b joshi Date: April 21, 2008 at 11:27:18 (CDT) Name: Chris Monroe City & State: Minneapolis, MN Comments: Michael, I heard you were not feeling well from Deb and Michael - so sorry! You are in my thoughts. I see the Fair has you coming back for the Bandshell, good, good for them! Perhaps see you then. Chris Monroe Date: April 18, 2008 at 13:42:57 (CDT) Name: Val Yatckoske City & State: Brooklyn Park, MN Source: I just knew about it Comments: Hi Michael, It is April 18 and I have just gotten on your site for the first time in a long time. I was just thinking about you the other day and I hadn't heard anything about your illness and surgery until yesterday. I am saddened to hear of them and I pray that your recovery will continue and you get stronger all the time. Your music has been very dear to me for the last 30 years.Over the 30 years since I was in high school my musical tastes have changed a lot, but your music has been a constant and I enjoy it more all the time. You are so comforting to listen to in our challenging world. And my son who is autistic and can be very frightened and tense, is calmed and steadied when he hears your CDs. Around my last year of high school, 1978 was when I first knew of you and hearing your songs. I have For All You Mad Musicians on LP (Sanskrit) and it is one of my valued possessions; when I play it I feel like you are giving your concert right in my home. I got to see many of your after-Christmas concerts in the late 80s to mid 90s and they were my birthday present since my bday is Dec. 27. I just treasured and enjoyed your concerts. I also enjoyed hearing about your boys growing up every year and I could relate to your stories since my kids were around the same age. Thanks for all the beautiful songs and sharing your talent and your heart with us your faithful fans. I am sorry times have been tough for you, and you will be in my prayers. Thank you too for the blog you write, I appreciate the chance to catch up on what has been going on with you. I look forward to you being here in MN for the state fair this year. God bless you, Michael. Val Yatckoske Date: April 16, 2008 at 11:24:05 (CDT) Name: Cindy Moon City & State: Rochester MN Source: Concert interest....after many years Comments: I am so glad you are recuperating well and wish you the very best. I am home on leave from work after surgery myself and am seeing recuperation from a different angle than a nurse and it does humble one. It takes some time to get the inner courage to take those steps out of the cocoon we have had to live in while recuperating. Being home has allowed me to discover your web site and after years and years of saying to myself "I really want to get to one of his concerts" I am finally planning on doing so when you come to Zumbrota and am hoping to get to the benefit concert. Your music has touched many hearts and seen many through tough times. The time now is to give back to you. Thank you Again. Cindy Date: April 15, 2008 at 16:57:48 (CDT) Name: Peter City & State: London UK Source: Enjoyed your music for years& looked you up Comments: HEY Why No UK on your Itinerary For goodness sake call Jooles Holland at The BBC he has a live music show you would love - he would love you - we all would love to see you on! I'm going to mail Jooles to ring you! Date: April 14, 2008 at 02:56:28 (CDT) Name: Brian Junker City & State: Pittsburgh PA Source: found it years ago Comments: Been a fan forever, since before scoring an interview out at Sanskrit studios for a twin cities high school magazine called "Little Bit", 'way back in the day. Been a casual guitar player for just as long, learned most of what I know wearing out vinyl, C90 tapes and CD's trying to figure out how the heck you could *do* that. Just did a halfway credible version of "One Mile Apart" with a friend for my church based on the Bluebird recording (and a chart posted on the web by Lisa Aschmann). Occasionally, not often, loop back to your website, and just read about the bypass surgery. Won't make it to the benefit concert later this month, but glad to hear you'll be playing some in it yourself (and you're touring again, great!). Since I can't make it, I donated a bit at the "friends of" website. 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Daniel Arnold City & State: Erie, PA Source: Curious about your music and what you have been doing with your career, I looked you up on internet. Comments: I hope that you are recovering quickly from bypass surgery. I had it done myself in 2001. Do you have any videos or DVD's of your music? Did you attend college with Steve Martin and Mason Williams, or did I just imagine that? My favorite song of your music is "That's That." I'd drive to Nashville to hear you sing it, but it probably would not sound the same as your recording of it. Did Don Potter play the 12 string accompanyment for that arrangement? Time for me to pull out my copy of your CD again and enjoy it. Date: March 25, 2008 at 10:19:49 (CDT) Name: Kathy Harrington City & State: Shell Lake, WI Source: google Comments: I know that you sang a song about an old house, if the walls could talk, etc, but I'm having trouble finding a recording of it. Could you please tell me where I could get a copy of it. I love that song, and many others of yours. Thank You, Kathy Harrington Date: March 21, 2008 at 09:41:05 (CDT) Name: polysialic acid Comments: polysialic acid: Chemistry, Biology, Translational Aspects ... Polysialic acid (PolySia) is one of the best known and characterised regulators of cellular .Eastman¡¯s Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate (SAIB) is a stable liquid that is ... Eastman Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate products offered online by ChemPoint.com: SAIB Mansour. Contact information. Email: saib [at] ... Saib Mansour, Khalil Sima'an and Yoad Winter. Date: March 21, 2008 at 02:18:25 (CDT) Name: stephen and marti tan City & State: henderson, nv Source: wikepidia Comments: we are a fan of michael. we just found out about his situation and feel so sorry. hope he s better now and would like to join the the campaign you are having. we d like to make a donation. not much but hope in our little way we can help. we always sing his songs(bluer than blue, doors)in our karaoke sessions. we love you and we ll pray for your speedy recovery. Date: March 17, 2008 at 19:02:35 (CDT) Name: steve w. City & State: kansas city, mo. Source: by sheer luck, people complaining about the lack of early mj music on itunes Comments: my god, "there is a breeze", was THE singular defining album of my youth; this is like finding a long, long, LONG, lost friend only to see them smiling waiting for me... can't wait until payday... Date: March 10, 2008 at 00:30:35 (CDT) Name: Cindy Johnson City & State: Prescott Valley, AZ Source: Googled Michael Comments: As a Denver Public Schools music teacher in 1966-68, my friends and I spent many nights (every week) at the Tangerine Room on Colorado Blvd! I still love "Quinto," if you remember it! You were and are a wonderful performer. Thank you! Date: March 01, 2008 at 09:38:16 (CST) Name: deb City & State: north miami beach, florida Source: bookmarked it! Comments: hi michael! to refresh your memory- saw you @glades guitar in florida- you had a profound impact on me that night. just checking in with you- wanted to see how you were feeling these days... saw the link on your website to assist w/surgery costs.. paul and i did what we could-- i wanted to know how that was going.. also how your recovery is- i know you hop about from venue to venue and from city to city...and now winter has taken it's toll..you need to come back to florida! :) if we can do anything, let me know-- fondly, deb Date: February 23, 2008 at 12:58:48 (CST) Name: Nicholas Radina City & State: Cincinnati, Oh Source: Web Search Comments: Hi- I just read your very entertaining and true account of the "Opening Act". Very well done! I wish you all the best! Nicholas www.NicholasRadina.com Date: February 11, 2008 at 13:06:59 (CST) Name: Melisse Torres City & State: Mpls, MN Source: Michael's business card from December 19 Comments: Hi Michael, hope this note finds you doing well. Thanks again for a great concert at Jane Thelen's 40th surprise birthday party. We enjoyed it so much. We spoke after the concert and bought a CD. I would like to know if you will be in the Nashville area Monday or Wednesday Feb 18th, 20th. I will be there atteding a work conference but have a little free time. I mentioned to some work friends I would reach out to you and check your calendar. By chance, will you be in concert locally (Nashville) during these dates? On another note, do you have any plans to return to MN (Mpls area)in the near future? Hope to hear from you soon. Take Good Care Melisse Date: February 10, 2008 at 16:31:55 (CST) Name: Greg Beck City & State: Sartell, MN Source: Looking for lyrics and music Comments: Wow! I was a bit shocked today to read the account of the heart operation. Needless to say, I hadn't visited the site for several months. I'm very happy to hear that things went well and it's back to performing again. My wife and I were at the last two St. Cloud (MN)concerts and saw several of the Orchestra Hall (Minneapolis)shows back in the 80's. Through the concerts and recordings, we've always felt a special connection to Michael, although we've never really met him. And we still think of him as a Minnesota expatriate :-) Big Fans Forever! Date: February 01, 2008 at 00:08:12 (CST) Name: Kevin M. Plemmons City & State: Clinton, MN Source: Have always been a fan Comments: I had a chance to see Mr. Johnson in the late '80s in Watertown, SD. It was one of the most memorable nights. I have been to many concerts in my life, but that one still stands as the most memorable. It was an intimate atmosphere. And he was great. I pray for a speedy recovery so I might again have a chance to see him play. I have the vinyl 'There is a Breeze' still to this day. Get well soon. Date: January 31, 2008 at 14:50:39 (CST) Name: ronald navaroli City & State: georgetown ma Source: google Comments: Michael,just a note to let you know how much i loved your music [1978-2007]thru the years.ponies,my god..........wish you a speedy recovery......your in my prayers.god bless you and your wonderful talent. Date: January 29, 2008 at 02:53:52 (CST) Name: mike City & State: bacolod, philippines Source: surf Comments: can u give me some piano piece of your song i'll always love u pls email it to me with my email add vashkarlo@yahoo.com im hoping and looking to it plsss send it to me i really like the song and i wanted to play it on my own i pleas tnx God bles... Date: January 23, 2008 at 18:56:03 (CST) Name: Roberta City & State: Michigan Comments: Michael, you gave a powerful fantastic performance at The Greenwood --really just wonderful! Always amazes me how warm your voice is -- and even after the trials of surgery...so nice. Seems as though your guitar (always terrific) is better than ever! You are truly gifted. Although the "little cat" song always gets to me, I think it broke something this time. Guess you'll always have have that piece of my heart. Thanks for stopping in Michigan. All the best with your continuing recovery. R Date: January 20, 2008 at 23:20:01 (CST) Name: Chris Medina City & State: Nashville, Tn Source: knew of it I guess Comments: Michael - Your song - "This night... i've loved since I was 12 years old...yes, I was singing it back then...I guess I was a mini-YOU... I drove 800 miles last month in my pick up truck and u-haul trailer from St. Paul to Nashville to move my family...I was alone for that particular drive and was blasting outloud Bluer than Blue...I mean FREAKIN' BLASTING IT at 6:15 am while consuming my chocolate donuts and milk. Thank you for getting me down to Nashville safely!!! I pray that you will be once again in full wholeness of health! God bless you. Chrismedina.com Date: January 18, 2008 at 14:21:50 (CST) Name: camille hollenbaugh City & State: lancaster pa Source: just googled a few lines in a song Comments: In 1991 I was 17 years old. I was abused by my Mother. I had to stay in the basement, I was not allowed out unless she told me to. There was a radio down there and it was always turned on because she did not want me to hear family conversations. It was on WILQ country music, (when country was not cool. haha) It always drove me a little nuts. However, the day came when a friend of mine told me her parents said I could come live with them. I wrote my mother and my stepfather each a letter explaining how we all know that things are not as they should be. There was a good Christian family that would let me come stay with them. Walking up those basement steps to hand over the letters was one of the most difficult things I ever had to do, but I saw no choice, I was either going to die at the hands of my mother, or I would do her the favor and eventually do it myself. As my story goes it was not a smooth, "Sure go live with strangers," but eventually she allowed me to go. I was so excited to find the author of the song that played a VERY important part of my courage and reason to get out of there. My mother must have allowed those words to penetrate her stone heart. The last line of that letter to my Mother, so many years ago was, .....a bird in a cage will forget how to sing, if you love me, give me wings. I have been flying nonstop since the day she let me go, I'm ainging my own song now and have a husband whom I love and five beautiful children that tickle my soul, my poor Mom missed out on so much joy. I am planning on writing my story, and hopefully publishing it. Do you mind if I mention Michaels name? The song, at least that paticular line is a very important element to my story. I would love to hear from you, and hopefully Michael could read this and know because of a few words he put in a song, gave a young girl courage to do what she needed to do to fight to survive. I'm so happy to have tinkered around on the web today while my babies napped and found who sang the song that wove hope and determination into my life. Thank-you Mr. Johnson. Sincerely, Camille Hollenbaugh Date: January 16, 2008 at 11:05:44 (CST) Name: Lachlan City & State: Bedford, NH Source: You're kidding, right? Comments: Michael: New Hampshire's only had electricity since November, and the streets to the market have been blocked of late, by press and secret service wonks, due to something called a "primary" so... we're a little behind the times (he had a what??? a tooth pulled? Podiatric procedure?? Prostate massage?????) That said - pullll-eeeeze get 100% well, strong, healthy, sagely, effervescent, luminous, hysterically glib, and overtly productive as soon as superhumanly possible. The Sweet Nothin' Cafe awaits your return, and Wendy sends her love. Lachlan Date: January 15, 2008 at 10:42:39 (CST) Name: Jarrod Starr City & State: Thornville, Ohio Source: Looked up MIchael Johnson on Google Comments: I will have worn out the cd by the time I actually get to see Michael Johnson in concert next month! He is without question the most talented and under appreciated (by mainstream radio) artists alive today! His velvty voice and out of this world guitar playing accompaniment blow me away each time I listen to his music! If you haven't listened ( Date: January 14, 2008 at 19:04:28 (CST) Name: Charles Sanchez City & State: Alamosa, Colorado Source: looked for Michael Johnson on the web Comments: Just wondering if Michael ever gets to the colorado area to play anymore. He was one of my favorite artists after the "Give me wings" album, and finding out he was born in my home town makes him that much cooler to me. I heard his song on the radio yesterday on a national countdown recalling his music, and my curiosity got the best of me wondering what he was up to now. Please drop me a line to let me know. Thanks Charlie... Date: January 12, 2008 at 06:29:47 (CST) Name: Diane McAllister (Kindred Spirit Friend) City & State: Northville, Mi Source: Internet Comments: Had such a nice time at the Greenwood in Ann Arbor on Jan 11, Fri evening. Favorite songs of course first was Bristlecone Pine. So beautiful. Then Learning How to Love (that's me all the way) and Roller Coaster Ride. Michael, thank you for the sweet hug and kind words. I wish you well on your journey to healing, spiritually and physically. Hope to see you sing again in Ann Arbor soon. God Bless. Diane Date: January 12, 2008 at 06:23:21 (CST) Name: karen taylor-good Comments: My name is Mary Francis.....and I live in El Paso.... And my heartfelt wishes to you, precious friend....for a speedy, complete recovery. I'm sending large amounts of love and admiration. xxxx ktg Date: January 06, 2008 at 14:22:43 (CST) Name: Jack MIller City & State: Covington, Texas Source: Searching for lyrics to "Sailing Without Any Sail" Comments: Hi Michael! Just listening to some older albums today. Two of yours are all-time favorites of mine! "The Michael Johnson Album" and "Dialogue" are two very special albums that hold SOOOOOO many memories for me! I love these songs! Thank you for your wonderful music and some GREAT memories! All the best to you ... Jack Date: December 31, 2007 at 09:55:46 (CST) Name: Muggsy Lauer City & State: St. Cloud, MN Source: Google Comments: Thanks for playing and singing for us at the Pioneer Place in St. Cloud last week. I hadn't seen you in years and you haven't lost a thing, in fact I think you were better than ever -- even with the inadvertent yodeling! I am looking forward to next year's show! Date: December 29, 2007 at 00:22:08 (CST) Name: Lee T. Johnson City & State: St. Cloud, MN Source: "Google" Comments: Michael- I saw you in St. Cloud tonight at the "Pioneer Place." Awesome show, as always! We are very happy to see you recovering from surgery! And we are ecstatic to hear that St. Cloud will become an annual gig!! See you next year- Happy Holidays!! Lee Date: December 28, 2007 at 12:34:24 (CST) Name: tom mcmorrow City & State: cannon falls,mn Source: mj search Comments: michael, Just wondering how often you get back up this way for shows.We really enjoyed zumbrota concert. Are there shows you do that are not listed on your site. Tt was great seeing you play again and look forward to seeing you soon.One day at a time. tom Date: December 24, 2007 at 22:21:57 (CST) Name: Patti Petow and Roni Stonecipher City & State: Clearwater, FL Source: "Friends should stay together..." -RLJ Comments: Michael! We didn't know about your surgery. We are so very thankful that you are on the mend and EXPECT that we will see you very soon. Roni and I are both itching to make a trip to Nashville sometime after the first of the year. Will email you soon. '08 is gonna ROCK! Merry Christmas! With lots of love, Patti and Roni Date: December 21, 2007 at 21:29:32 (CST) Name: Donna Hanson City & State: Rochester, MN Source: Mentioned by Michael last night in Zumbrota,MN Comments: I want to thank you for taking the time to sign our "old" record albums last night at Crossings in Zumbrota, MN. Your music has been a big part of our lives. We first saw you at the community college in Rochester, MN when we were dating back in 1973. We have listened to your music, often, over the years, and have never had the opportunity to experience "it or you" close up, as we did last night. Thank you!! We are so sorry to hear about your heart surgery and hope all is going well with your recovery. We played your 2-disc CD on the way home and both sang along all the way! Mark likes to sing along at full voice, and he does a pretty good job, although it gets in the way of hearing your voice!! The intimate setting at Crossroads was so awesome! To be able to experience your guitar playing up so close was unbelievable!! Thank you, again, for signing our record albums and taking the time to come back home to MinnesOOOta!! Merry Christmas, Michael, and Happy New Year!! Donna & Mark Hanson Date: December 16, 2007 at 16:26:43 (CST) Name: ROBERT COX City & State: KANSAS CITY Source: Looked up the song on YOUTUBE Comments: JUST LISTENED TO BLUER THAN BLUE. CRIED MY EYES OUT. IT FEELS GOOD TO CRY WHEN YOUR BLUE. THIS SONG ACTUALLY HELPED ME GET THROUGH A ROUGH DAY. THANKS, THE WORDS STILL EFFECT ME TODAY AS THEY DID SO MANY YEARS AGO. GOD BLESS!! Date: December 12, 2007 at 03:59:36 (CST) Name: emelina frobel City & State: germany Source: by chance Comments: my sister will come to visit me next month. we loved to sing your songs together way back home in the 70's. i'm sure we'll be doing the same gig again soon. you've been a part of our youth. thank you for giving us such wonderful songs to hear and sing. Date: December 07, 2007 at 07:33:28 (CST) Name: Bob Morris/Morris Concrete City & State: Eden Prairie, Mn. Source: MJ website Comments: Hi Michael---Just heard "Bluer than Blue" on the radio, and immediatly had to tell my wife how it is that I know of this super singer/guitarist. Do you remember, a long time ago, I put in an exposed aggregate sidewalk for you at your Mtka. home, and you said "now that I've watched you work for a couple days, why don't you come down and watch me work." You gave me 4 (front row) tickets to the Carlton as you were the warmup for Three Dog Night, which had just gotten back together. Well, it looks like, all these years later, we're both still doing the same thing. Sorry to hear about your health issues, but it sounds like your doing fine. I know it doesn't always seem like it, but God never gives us more than we can handle. Well, take care, and I hope to catch one of your performances in the near future. Bob Date: November 29, 2007 at 00:41:54 (CST) Name: Doug Reid City & State: Naples, Florida Source: Google search Comments: Michael, It was just wonderful to see you again in Hollywood, FL. You did such a great job with you voice not yet back to what I remember from the Bandersnatch coffee house at Denison University an eon ago. Had your CDs in the changer during my drive down from Canada this fall. Thanks again. Looks like you will be lucky to find time to get back to top form, what a schedule... Regards, Doug Date: November 26, 2007 at 19:22:54 (CST) Name: dsharos@d211.org City & State: carol stream Illinois Source: google Comments: spoke with michael at his rockford appearance earlier this month. i am a writer with the chicago tribune who offered to do some liner notes for his next album. i wrote notes for the latest james lee stanley album and told michael that as he and stanley are friends. michael asked me to email him the notes i did on stanley. i think his email is mjblue or something. please send me his email David Sharos Date: November 21, 2007 at 23:06:51 (CST) Name: Michael Johnson City & State: Angola, Indiana Source: Googled it Comments: Hi Mike, I see you're going to be in Ann Arbor. I'll be there! Over the years I've had good laughs with other Michael Johnson's I've met because we seem to get into the strangest predicaments because of the name we share. I always remind them of you; and, that anyone who listened to the radio then heard your popular tunes, and so people we all respectively knew wouldn't forget us! I really enjoyed singing along with them and now hope to find them on karaoke. (I see availability on a site I look at for that...good deal!) I was sorry that duet you did with Allison Kruase didn't take off; I enjoyed it. OK, see you in A2. Date: November 19, 2007 at 17:24:02 (CST) Name: Paul J. Feldman City & State: Pembroke Pines Florida Source: Google search engine Comments: Hello Again..saw you at Steve's Glades Guitars on Saturday night. I wanted to let you know what a pleasure it is to listen to such a fine singer and guitarist. Im the guy who saw you in the 80s when you opened for the Moody Blues. Looking forward to seeing you perform again. You make every song yourown even if you dint write them and I was incredibly impressed how you moved the audience and the ease at which you could make them laugh and then bring tears to their eyes. I wish you health and healing and many many more years to enjoy singing and playing. Paul Date: November 18, 2007 at 23:23:44 (CST) Name: deb City & State: north miami beach, florida Source: googled it man!!! Comments: saw you at glades guitar. i was so awed. thank you. you are fabulous and play so beautifully. it was amazing to be able to hear you and to meet you. i was very touched by many of the songs you performed, but as i had mentioned- the oklahoma stray song you did was very touching and unfortunately, i related all too closely to it. no wonder i was blubbering in the back of the room. in fact, it set me off for the rest of the weekend. very cathartic. :) whew.... i admit, i never knew you or your music--it was a great experience. thank you again.. and by the way--you are no worse for wear. stay healthy-- for what it's worth, you have a few more converts. deb Date: November 15, 2007 at 11:04:09 (CST) Name: Diane Gonzalez City & State: Murrieta, Ca Source: searched Comments: Michael - It was great seeing you last night. Your voice is still a joy to listen to. YOu know, this is the first time I have actually seen you preform. In some respects your sense of humor reminds me of Keith!! Anyway, Carlos and I live in Murrieta and we are close to all the casinos. If you do the circuit and need a place to stay you have one. E-mail me back if you want. I forgot your e-mail address. I should have written it down when you gave it to me last night - but I didn't and as you said - no short term memory!!! Diane Shore Gonzalez Date: November 14, 2007 at 11:14:15 (CST) Name: Nancy Pearson City & State: Tempe, AZ Source: googled Bluer Than Blue Comments: Hi Mr. Johnson - so nice to sit next to you on the Southwest flight Tues from Nashville to Phoenix. When you said you were the composer of Bluer Than Blue, I was eager to visit your website. If you are ever in the Phoenix/Tempe area, let us know! A home-cooked meal could be just around the corner. Nancy and Dave Pearson Date: November 13, 2007 at 11:11:12 (CST) Name: Pete Roller City & State: Fall Creek Wisconsin Source: typed in MJ's name Comments: Heard your concert in Ft. Atk was well done. I had another engagement and could not attend. My loss. My friends were there and said you did a parody on "you make me feel so...so" and I would love to have the lyrics. would you send them to me? Date: November 12, 2007 at 20:11:07 (CST) Name: Diane Shore Gonzalez City & State: Murrieta, Ca Source: looked it up Comments: Michael - I hope you get this and are able to respond before your Wed. night concert at Soboba Casino. I plan to go and hopefully I can get to see you, aside from your performance, for a few minutes to say hi! I can't believe it is over 3 years since we last spoke regarding Keith. It is now over 3 years since he passed away. Time sure goes by quickly. Anyway - I hope you are well and I hope to see you Wednesday. Diane Date: November 05, 2007 at 21:14:07 (CST) Name: Anne City & State: Minneapolis, MN Source: frequent visitor Comments: MJ- please...come back to Minneapolis soon! I keep checking your schedule for the traditional (my tradition) day after christmas concert, but it isn't there. Please, we promise to hold off the really big blizzards until afterwards...well...maybe 15 minutes after you finish the last song, but that is still afterwards!!!!! Or we could schedule it for just after you get into town, so you can see a deep white christmas again? :-D It just isn't Christmas when I can't see you. Date: November 03, 2007 at 14:00:45 (CDT) Name: Liz Nolan City & State: Boston, Ma Source: google.com Comments: Hi Michael. It is a rainy and dreary Saturday here in Boston...I spent the afternoon cooking...with your CD's playing in the background...sometimes forground! I decided to go on line and see if you were going to be playing anywhere in the New England area. When I read about your by-pass, I thought I would just send some well-wishes to you. I have always been a fan of yours..I think from the first time I heard one of your songs. I went to Mankato State University; graduated in 1980. I saw you play agt Gustavis Aldolphus College in St. Peter. I recall the show very well 30 years later. Thank you for making such terrific music! And please take care of yourself. I will continue to look for your CD's - I wish the labels would re-release them. I have your Then and Now, and a few old tapes. Would love to trade them in for a CD though! Get well, stay well and as the song goes "please come to Boston in the springtime..." Liz Nolan Date: November 02, 2007 at 18:08:10 (CDT) Name: Abigail Smyser City & State: Shippensburg, PA Source: Was looking for the song Upon a Christmas Eve, "googled" the title and came here. Comments: Thanks for your music. Thanks for the beautiful lyrics. Just Thanks. That's all. Date: October 26, 2007 at 00:48:18 (CDT) Name: Susy Thompson City & State: East Troy WI Source: Looking for one ofmy husband's favorite songs Comments: I am looking forward to hearing the album my husband has been telling me about for years Date: October 20, 2007 at 02:17:50 (CDT) Name: Don Crowder City & State: Tow, TX Source: google Comments: Hello Michael. I've been a "weekend warrior" guitar picker since the late 70's and I'm something of a computer geek. Once upon a time I was driving down the road listening to a country station out of Austin and a song came on the radio about a fellow who was my age, or thereabouts, and still falling in love with his wife (the moon still shines on her shoulder). Well, I had to pull over and have a good cry. I was truly moved. I called the radio station and asked who the artist was and I've never forgotten your name. The only other song that every moved me like that, was a B.B. King recording, a duet with Gladys Knight, of an old song entitled "Please send me someone to love. Thanks, Don Crowder Date: October 19, 2007 at 19:50:09 (CDT) Name: Dan Wiljanen City & State: Grand Rapids, Michigan Source: Looked for it! Comments: Hello Michael! Heard your songs on the radio, got to see you perform live in Grand Rapids, Michigan back some years ago, bought your tapes. Am now going to buy some of your CD's. Hope to see you in Ann Arbor in January. We will try to make that concert date. My wife says, "He has the greatest oooohh sound on earth." I agree. If for some reason we can't get to Ann Arbor, do you have any concert dates planned in Grand Rapids, Mi. or in Mount Pleasant at the Soaring Eagle, or anywhere else in Michigan? Best regards, Dan and Judy Wiljanen Date: October 17, 2007 at 13:19:46 (CDT) Name: Rob Long City & State: O'Fallon, MO Source: Google Comments: I interviewed you following a show in Portales, New Mexico in 1985. Has in been that long? Thanks for giving a young kid a great interview. I hope to see you in St Louis sometime soon. Date: October 15, 2007 at 23:33:29 (CDT) Name: Mary M. Kroneberger City & State: Sacramento, Ca Source: just browsing! Comments: Hi Michael, I'm so glad to have signed your message board! I am really excited because someone saw what I wanted and they are going to send me a cd (free of charge) of your old dialogue album, I am so happy that Len Jaffe is so kind to have responded because of you! He said that he wants me to have it just for the reason of spreading the Michael Johnson famous old songs that we love soooo much! Thanks for having this site, I appreciate it sooo much! I do hope your recovering well! Thanks again, Mary M Kroneberger Date: October 12, 2007 at 21:14:39 (CDT) Name: Bruce Miller City & State: Naperville, IL Source: been checking it for years for concert in my area! :) Comments: So thrilled you're coming back to Chicago/Milwaukee area this year! Saw you in Cedarburg, WI in the early 90's and I loved your performance--very moving. My wife and I will be there to see you again next month. Can't wait! Date: October 11, 2007 at 07:35:59 (CDT) Name: maurizio white City & State: padova, italia Comments: information for Roberto Bianco, whiter.... Date: October 11, 2007 at 07:29:06 (CDT) Name: maurizio white City & State: padova, italia Comments: information for Roberto Bianco, whiter.... Date: October 11, 2007 at 01:26:44 (CDT) Name: GTobias City & State: Tustin, CA 92780 Source: web search Comments: Hi Michael, I hope your doing well.I'm originally from Manila, Philippines and now lives here in Tustin,CA. I just stumbled on your website while looking where to get all your songs from your Dialogue album. I used to have it on cassette tape so many years ago. It's my favorite album of yours. Hopefully, I can find one from ebay or amazon. Thank you very much for the beautiful music and the memories that lives with each song. Date: October 09, 2007 at 22:42:09 (CDT) Name: Dave Sappington City & State: Nashvegas Comments: Hi Michael - Glad to hear you are getting back on your feet. I played with you last year at the KRF in Bowling Green - truly an honor and a pleasure. Hope to cross paths again someday; God Bless and keep doing what you do! Date: October 03, 2007 at 11:32:17 (CDT) Name: James Rasmussen City & State: St. Paul, Minnesota Source: google Comments: Michael, I should have acted on my intuition earlier. I've been thinking about you and want to know (along with Dick Wilson, jut got off the phone with him and asked about you) how you are doing. How are you? What is new in your life since surgery? Are coming to the north country anytime soon? Anything we can do for you? My friend Laurie has a family farm near Rochester, sits along Lake Zumbro and if you'd like to come and relax and walk along the tree-lined lane, spend a night or two or more, I'll make the arrangements on this end. Laurie's mom, Lois still lives there, but we go down nearly every weekend to care take and stay in the horse barn that was converted to living quarters about thirty years ago. We're riding Harley's there today with a long-time pastor friend of mine. Been a tough summer for ol Neon Parrot, little, to no business, had all my broadcast equipment stolen when someone broke into the house while in Seattle, but I'm still on this side of the grass. And that's good. I'm really beginning to walk in the realm of abundance rather than scarcity and amazingly things are falling into place. Maybe I shouldn't be sooo amazed huh? Just signed an agreement to market a beautiful new book about the North Shore by Craig Blacklock. Gotta run. Be well, James Date: September 30, 2007 at 12:30:10 (CDT) Name: David Smith City & State: Franklin, TN Source: google Comments: Hi Michael; I've been a fan of your music for years. We have a mutual friend in the music business by the name of Brad Hartman. He says you recorded at his home across the street from where you use to live in Franklin.I'm a singer/songwriter that was signed with a indie label for the past few years. My music is classified as Americana, with a taste of light rock, country, easy listening..My question to you would it possible for me to send you my debut CD. I would also love the chance to open up for you at some point. Hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience. Sincerely David Smith Date: September 24, 2007 at 20:42:10 (CDT) Name: peggy Kiesel City & State: Clinton Utah Source: Micheal johnson Comments: Get Well Micheal Were Thinking about You in are Prayres Date: September 15, 2007 at 14:39:14 (CDT) Name: PERRY BROWN City & State: BOONE IA. 50036 Source: JUST LUCKY Comments: WOW I LOVE YOUR MUSIC. HAVE SEEN YOU IN CONSERT A COUPLE OF TIMES MANY YEAR AGO IN THE EARLY EIGHTYS. STILL LISTEN TO YOUR OLD ALBUMS WHEN I NEED TO GET BACK TO REALLITY. SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR SOME NEW STUFF THANKS PERRY Date: August 31, 2007 at 23:36:05 (CDT) Name: Tim & Laurie O'Rourke City & State: Placitas,New Mexico Source: punched in your name-search Comments: We love your music & have been listening for years. Ted Anderson intoduced us to your music over 30 years ago. Thanks for all the great music. Date: August 26, 2007 at 00:33:44 (CDT) Name: rebecca love Source: google Comments: Michael, Rick Epting died. Please contact me. Thank you. Date: August 25, 2007 at 01:32:50 (CDT) Name: jayzon marimon City & State: philippines Source: searching Comments: hi sir, how can i get the tab of i cant get you from here? and bluer than blue accustic version? Date: August 07, 2007 at 18:20:06 (CDT) Name: Roberta Franzen City & State: Lapeer, Michigan Source: am a long-time fan Comments: Michael, May you have lots of hands to hold and may your doctors' hands be golden. May you be surrounded with wonderfully capable, faithful people throughout your surgery, hospital stay and recovery. Stay strong. You aren't done yet! Thinking of you daily! Roberta Date: August 07, 2007 at 15:27:04 (CDT) Name: Greg Everett City & State: Conover, WI 54519 Source: I have followed and appreciated your music for years Comments: Hello Michael, First, I'm sorry to hear about what you will be going through and I wish you the very best. You've heard all the stories so, while any surgery has risks, it's not nearly as risky as when your uncle had the quad. You probably won't remember me. A few years ago, I attended your show in Cedarburg, WI. We both stepped outside to have a smoke and had a couple of nice chats. I felt we had a lot in common. It was a pleasure talking with you and sharing some similar music stories and "sick" humor. I was born in July of '48 so as I recall, you were considerably older than me...or something. I told you at the time that I too am a singer/songwriter/guitarist and you were kind enough to offer to give a listen to some of my songs. I don't know how it happened, but I lost your card with your phone number and email address and I was too embarrassed to admit this to you so I didn't...and obviously, I didn't try to resume contact...until now...when you're facing heart surgery. Sheesh...what a heartless opportunistic bastard! Anyway, that said, I have many songs that I've written and a handful of them have solid commercial potential. I have one song (Durango) that's signed with Bronson at Al Jolson Black & White Music there in Nashville. I'm asking, when you're up to it, would you take a little time to listen to a couple of my songs to see if we might have anything in common? What's posted is intended to be more of a cross section of the styles I can work in more than showing off my most commercial songs as the site where they are posted is our advertising/marketing site and most of our business is geared toward industry. The links are as follows: http://www.rightangleconcepts.com/RA/Durango.html http://www.rightangleconcepts.com/RA/MoreMusic.html http://www.rightangleconcepts.com/RA/TheSpider.html If you should have any interest in listening to more, please let me know. Thanks in advance Michael and I wish for the very best for you with your upcoming ordeal. Sincerely, Greg Everett Date: August 07, 2007 at 13:28:11 (CDT) Name: Shawn City & State: Minneapolis, MN Comments: Michael, I'm praying for you. Take care. Date: August 03, 2007 at 11:16:23 (CDT) Name: Jen Kelly City & State: Minnetonka, MN Source: I've been visiting this site for so many years now, I can't remember how I found it. Comments: Michael, I'm an adoring fan, have all your CD's, and have attended countless performances. I just logged onto your website to confirm what time you were performing at the TPT anniversary celebration we are planning to attend tomorrow (8/4/07) in St. Paul. I was stunned by the cancelations and very bare-bones performance schedule which is usually quite extensive. Concerned, I found your monologue regarding the bypass surgery coming up. Just wanted you to know that we will be praying for you and look forward to seeing you perform again soon. Keep your sense of humor -- it will definitely help you navigate the difficult road ahead. Warm Regards, Jen Kelly (Minnetonka, MN) Date: August 01, 2007 at 20:47:21 (CDT) Name: Lyn Collins City & State: Foutain Hills , AZ Comments: All the best wishes I can send. Your music has meant the world to me since 1972. And all the best to your son (you were supposed to save him for my daughter;we discussed this at the Hopkins concert in 2005). Ah well, get well. Lyn Date: July 27, 2007 at 11:39:38 (CDT) Name: Mark Pearson City & State: Port Ludlow Comments: Dear Michael- Add my thoughts and prayers-and my voice to the chorus of those who have been touched by your soul and music and hold you in their hearts now- Mark Pearson Date: July 20, 2007 at 13:21:58 (CDT) Name: mark wedekind City & State: baltimore maryland Source: google, baby, google Comments: I'm flying from Baltimore to Minneapolis to see MJ on August 4th. My daughter is a grad student at U of MN and it will be her 24th birthday on the 3rd. This is my birthday present to her.I have known and enjoyed Michael's music since the 70's and she has loved his music since she was very young. We are both very much looking forward to the show. Thanks for decades (yikes!) of enjoyment. Mark Wedekind Date: July 15, 2007 at 18:44:24 (CDT) Name: Stephen Kunkel City & State: Phoenix, AZ Source: Searched for it. Comments: Michael, Short and sweet; your music has touched us for many years now. You are an outstanding talent and musician. As a former Duluthian amateur guitarist, I've attempted several of your songs over the years and have great appreciation for your musicianship. Sincere kudos, and thank you for sharing your gift with the rest of us! Regards, Steve Date: July 04, 2007 at 11:45:45 (CDT) Name: Chuck Fisher City & State: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Source: Google Comments: Michael, we met in Livingston at the "A Song Runs Through It" concert. Just wanted to tell you that I especially enjoyed your portion of the show. But more than that I enjoyed the chance to chat with you and tell you how much I have appreciated your music for the past, I don't know how many years. If you are ever back this way and want to sit around, have a few drinks and show an old fan a few chords, let me know, it would be my pleasure. Hope to run into you again. Chuck Chuck Fisher 503 E. Mendenhall St. Bozeman, MT 59715 406 579-0222 Date: June 26, 2007 at 11:36:25 (CDT) Name: Tom & Elaine (Ruby) O'Brien City & State: Colorado Springs, Colorado Source: Mike Curry HF Class of 62 Comments: Michael, The Holy Family Class of 1962 is having a reunion! We will have a casual gathering at the Holy Family Church for Mass on Saturday, August 11th and an extended Lunch Buffet on Sunday afternoon, August 12th. All former classmates are invited. I was looking at the Vista of 1959 and there you are on our freshman cover page. Wow, what a load of books you re holding! Yep, it has been 49 years since that picture was taken and we have all changed. But, it is fun and worthwhile to reflect back on our roots and those classmates that influenced our development. I saw where one time you said that you were asked to leave Holy Family, translation, kicked out , because of some infamous violation! Well, I haven t spoken to anyone that remembers such an event, but then again, I haven't spoken to everyone either. I mean, not that it didn t happen, but :0) Certainly, most of us were sorry to have you and others depart for North High School and most of us had no idea why. Personally, I always thought you left because they had gymnastics and that was your sport! Anyway, Cindy Persichette asked in her trivia questions, just how many professional musicians we had in our class. It is an interesting question and it is more than any of us could have imagined would come from such a relatively small group of students. The Reunion should be a nice gathering and all of your former classmates would enjoy seeing you. Bob DeAndrea has set up a web page with details and other items of interest at: hfclassof62.info Everyone would love to see you, Michael. Tom and Elaine (Ruby) O'Brien Date: June 25, 2007 at 19:48:51 (CDT) Name: Jesse L. Sutherland City & State: Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee. Source: Google. Comments: Bluer than Blue was on the radio when I was in basic training so it will always be " in my memory". When I hear the song I take a good trip back to then and smile. I miss the good singers and songs of then and do enjoy the stations that continue to choose good songs. Thanks and keep the songs alive. Jesse. Date: June 06, 2007 at 19:09:48 (CDT) Name: Laurie Norton City & State: Nashville TN Source: browser Comments: Hi Michael! I want to invite you to Larry (Henley's) birthday party June 29. Can y ou email me with your email info? Thanks! It would be great to see you! Laurie Date: June 02, 2007 at 02:14:37 (CDT) Name: Mike City & State: DFW Source: I searched for MJ's website and there it was... Comments: Michael, Half way through Bluer than Blue, when it was brand new, I knew I was hooked on that golden voice and delivery. Then I discovered your guitar mastery... Thank you for years of gourmet listening. Please come to Dallas. A longtime fan, Mike Date: May 24, 2007 at 10:31:09 (CDT) Name: Darling Baquiran-Luerkens City & State: Germany Source: google Comments: hi;Im a pilipina and now living in Germany.I just want u to know that I am one of your biggest fan even in my high school time until now.I love all your songs!It helps me so much! So Good luck for all your plans! God bless you!! Date: May 24, 2007 at 10:30:38 (CDT) Name: Darling Baquiran-Luerkens City & State: Germany Source: google Comments: hi;Im a pilipina and now living in Germany.I just want u to know that I am one of your biggest fan even in my high school time until now.I love all your songs!It helps me so much! So Good luck for all your plans! God bless you!! Date: May 22, 2007 at 00:45:27 (CDT) Name: Dan N. City & State: Hibbing, MN Source: You referenced it in song-writing class Comments: Michael, This is a long-overdue thanks for your class and concert in Hibbing. I enjoyed sharing my song, "A Little at a Time" with you. Reading "Perseverance" just reminded me that the main reason I write is because I have to, for the love the craft. I do not believe I will be one of the few that see their songs go into production (I do not have the perseverance for it). If not for the love of the music itself, the writing would therefore be very frustrating. But the music is its own reward. If others like it, it is very gratifying. But if I like it, it is wonderful, even if I am the only one holding that opinion. Again, thanks for visiting Hibbing. Dan N. Date: May 19, 2007 at 13:20:35 (CDT) Name: Sandy MacArthur City & State: Jacksonville Florida Source: Looking for CD's Comments: When I was 21 I first heard your music from someone who was romancing me. I must say it worked. But alas I was to young and it didn't work out. We reamined friends and I am thankful for him for introducing me to your music. Sandy Date: May 06, 2007 at 09:06:53 (CDT) Name: Jey City & State: michigan Source: i was searching for a song ( I'll always love you) by michael Johnson. Comments: I love all your songs and I'm just hoping to see or watch your concert. Date: May 03, 2007 at 21:22:08 (CDT) Name: gene libby Source: put in your name Comments: Just like to say I've enjoyed your music for a lot of years and recently rediscovered you on cd. My old albums were sounding a little "HUSKY" if you know what I mean. You have a great voice and do justice to anything you've ever sung as far as I am concerned. thank you Michael for making some terrific music and allowing me to enjoy it for so long. Stick around and keep on doing what you do so very well. A Longtime Fan, Gene Libby Date: April 30, 2007 at 21:16:59 (CDT) Name: Mon Juan City & State: Bulacan, Philippines Source: I was looking for the lyrics of Rosalee Comments: I am a big fan of Michael. I missed his concert in the Philippines. I wonder if he would be back to do another one. Date: April 27, 2007 at 08:29:21 (CDT) Name: Elizabeth City & State: Nashville, TN Source: pure luck Comments: Good Morning, After many years I have rediscoverd you and am very happy to have done so. I hope, someday, you will be performing in Nashville. Take care and thank you for the pleasure of your music all these years. Date: April 21, 2007 at 00:38:34 (CDT) Name: Gary Lynn Burt City & State: Marble, Minnesota Source: looked on the web for "mbjblue.com" Comments: Hi Michael. I've thought of you as a friend of mine since we started talking back in the Jericho Harp days. I gave you my Cd in the spirit of that feeling I had. I am hoping now that I didn't presume too much, as i certainly didn't mean to impose myself on you. It just didn't occur to me that you and I might not still be friends when I gave you the CD. After hearing your concert, and reading your article on "Perseverence" I think the idea I had that we're still friends is even more true now. Of course, the preceding ideas are just words. However, if you have the time and desire to listen, I'm hoping the songs on my CD will convince you that we are playing on the same team, if not quite the same ball parks, . (You might like "Small Flame Burning" and "Take My Hand." Jim Thomas was thinking of doing "Take My Hand" when he and Tom were still together. Of course, they both got "real" jobs, and I'm the one still writing. And my dad still asks me when I'm going to get a "real" job?) I know I perservere in many of the same ways you do. I was glad i brought the song I did to the class in Hibbing, as you and some of the other class members helped me identify both the problems with the song, and the goal I was going for in the song. Getting an objective point of view is sometimes necessary for me, as I sometimes am just too close to the songs, though that is probably not as true as it used to be. I don't know if you're familiar with the writings of Hugh Prather, but one thing he wrote seems connected to your article on perserverence. "He wrote, "Given the alternatives we (have learned to) allow ourselves, we always do what we want." When we become aware of that fact, discipline ceases to be a problem. When I saw you perform in Hibbing, I saw a person who I thought was trying to find his way back to his path, and who was very close to succeeding. It was as if a lot of things have conspired to take you away from that direction, as you mentioned in the article on perserverence. It felt like you were going in the right direction. I wanted to tell all these things in Hibbing, but you were preoccupied. To me, that was also what you were talking about in "perserverence." You have been "preoccupied" in the past, with things that didn't really connect with the heart and soul of who you are. Been there - done that. Still go there too many times. Survival demands a lot of me, but probably less than what I give it. Sometimes, as Bob Franke put it, we just have to tell the internal critic to shut up and go back to it's corner. Anyway, I wanted to let you know that I was glad to touch base with you again after such a long time of not seeing or speaking with you, and very glad to know that the "seeker" is still in there seeking. I know that one very well. I can never fully rest with the seeker still affecting me. If we end up in the same nursing home, and we're not both alzheimer's patients, it could lead to interesting times. Take care... gb Date: April 19, 2007 at 23:46:28 (CDT) Name: Zachary Hall City & State: Hibbing,MN Source: by Mrs. Giembeti Comments: Hi mike ...i just wanted to thank you for coming to hibbing to play. I was one of the tech crew that was helping out why'll you were playing. I had a blast and I hope that you can come back and play for us again!!!! Date: February 14, 2007 at 17:07:07 (CST) Name: T Rice City & State: Green bay WI Source: Been listening to MJ forever Comments: Hi MJ - Do you have a DVD ? Also "City of the Angels" More like this would sell - Date: February 13, 2007 at 14:36:12 (CST) Name: MOISES DURAN BARRERA City & State: ESPAÑA Comments: cuando vas a venir a españa a darnos un concierto ?? Date: February 12, 2007 at 20:25:34 (CST) Name: Adrian Kocurek City & State: Chicago, Illinois Source: Google Comments: Wow! I'm glad you're still in the music business, Michael Johnson. I just Googled your name to see if I could find what you're doing these days. I saw you perform several times at the Earl of Old Town in Chicago back in the early '70s and really enjoyed your music. I just listened to "There Is a Breeze" for the first time in many years (maybe a few decades) tonight and it brought back pleasant memories. I may have to buy your CD set. Keep on singin'. Date: February 09, 2007 at 01:03:24 (CST) Name: Mark Xu City & State: Beijing, China Source: Google search Comments: May I get Michael's <I can't get to you from here> guitar tab? Thank you very much indeed. Date: January 25, 2007 at 23:23:25 (CST) Name: Andy Comments: Michael, I have had the privilege of listening to you live in Bemidji, St. Cloud, the Twin Cities. I thought taking my girlfriend to see you at BSU would win her over, but alas, it only lasted a while. But we both loved the concert. :-) Your music is timeless. My music tastes cross all genres, but your music tops it all. Thank you for so many good memories (and sometimes bittersweet songs). It is amazing how you can make me happy and sad in the same instant. Date: January 06, 2007 at 16:42:43 (CST) Name: frank hyde ( croaky ) City & State: kent, UK Source: from google search Comments: Michael, I found your music via Alison Krauss, " whenever I call, you friend " when " CMT " was broadcast in the UK. Your guitar playing/technique is ....wow! I,ll stick my neck out here...that cd is the best sound sonically that I,ve got in my collection. I love James Taylor, but you blow him away with your production. My only greivance is the quality of the art work. It looks amaturish, but the content is top class. I,ve checked out the vids on this site and conclude you should be hailed as one of the worlds finest guitarist,s. You are underated, that,s for sure. PS where can i get the video for "whenever I call you friend" yours Croaky Date: January 06, 2007 at 14:59:52 (CST) Name: Mistress Bawd AKA Susan Kay City & State: Edina, Minnesota Source: Yahoo search Comments: I never tired of listening to Michael, and treasure the times I have seen him in concert. He has taught me so many of life s lessons with his music and his words... He will never go out of fashion, because he is a troubadour in the truest sense of the word.... Date: December 29, 2006 at 15:09:12 (CST) Name: Beth Skwira City & State: South St. Paul, MN Source: Google Comments: My husband and I just saw you in Hopkins and loved it! We have been listening to you and going to see your shows for almost 20 years. We have a recording from Ochestra Hall (I think) that was on the radio from a long time ago. You were talking about Leo just being born a few days before, and taking about "AfterCare" and how you thought there should have been "BeforeCare". The dialogue is great and the music as wonderful as it was the other night. Keep up the good work and keep coming to MN! Thanks. Beth and Peter Skwira P.S. I forgot to tell you that our first dance at our wedding 10 years ago was "Whisper Your Name." Could you play it for us next year in Hopkins? Date: December 29, 2006 at 15:05:33 (CST) Name: Beth Skwira City & State: South St. Paul, MN Source: Google Comments: My husband and I just saw you in Hopkins and loved it! We have been listening to you and going to see your shows for almost 20 years. We have a recording from Ochestra Hall (I think) that was on the radio from a long time ago. You were talking about Leo just being born a few days before, and taking about "AfterCare" and how you thought there should have been "BeforeCare". The dialogue is great and the music as wonderful as it was the other night. Keep up the good work and keep coming to MN! Thanks. Beth and Peter Skwira Date: December 28, 2006 at 16:42:19 (CST) Name: timothy p jahnigen City & State: berkeley, ca Source: google Comments: big fan for 30 years. shared a few moments in Kerrville in 98 or 99. I'm a lyricist, work with Narada Michael Walden and many of his circle. Michael, just wanted to thank you for bringing your ideas and talent out and for making such brilliant music. Your clarity and esthetic have been an inspiration ever since "almost like being in love" hope to cross paths again some day, blessings, + Date: December 27, 2006 at 17:26:13 (CST) Name: Stephen Scotti City & State: Edina, MN Source: Google Comments: Was at your performance in Hopkins, MN last night, 26 December. Very enjoyable. Don't know if I enjoyed the music or the jokes more (that might be one). I guess there is a progression from singer, performer, entertainer. Nice Web Site. Date: December 26, 2006 at 18:37:06 (CST) Name: Steve Glos City & State: Wheeling, IL Source: Long time association (31 years by my count) Comments: Hi, Michael--- Sorry to have lost touch---hope all is well with you and yours and you're having a wonderful holiday. Will see you Feb. 3rd in Rockford. be well. play well. Steve Date: December 26, 2006 at 17:00:26 (CST) Name: LYNN D. DOEHR City & State: CLEVELAND ,OHIO Source: GOOGLE !!! Comments: GREETINGS MICHAEL, I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU ARE THE ORIGINAL WRITER/ARTIST OF THE SONG,"I KNOW THIS NIGHT WON'T LAST FOREVER", THANKS. Date: December 09, 2006 at 08:44:04 (CST) Name: Roger and Sharon Bakken City & State: St. Peter, MN Source: Google Comments: We enjoyed your concert very much last evening at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. It was the first time we had attended one of your concerts. We will come again. Have a great holiday season. We look forward to seeing you again. Date: December 03, 2006 at 05:34:42 (CST) Name: Ann Martin City & State: County Cork, Ireland Source: Carl Franzen Comments: Dear Michael, Time is unfairly flattened. Reading the comments helps me appreciated how your life has unfolded. Late evenings in the St. Peter kitchen with Boise and Denver, a little time in Minneapolis have fled to the distant fringes of experience but have never been forgotten. Gifts like yours are immortal in the memories of the people you've touched. My time in the States will some day coincide with a concert and I'll welcome the chance of saying hello. I paint. The website is www.annmartin.ie. Warm regards, Ann Martin once Ahlstrom Date: November 19, 2006 at 21:20:59 (CST) Name: Rob City & State: Australia Source: I typed in the name, Michael Johnson because I had a premunition that my friend Emma was going to marry a guy by that name Comments: You're marrying my friend Emma. Date: November 19, 2006 at 01:32:01 (CST) Name: Dave Powers City & State: Tewksbury, MA Source: Google Search Comments: Great site. I wish you plyed in Massachusetts. Love your stuff! "Bluer Than Blue" acoustic version blew me away, as did the original. Date: November 15, 2006 at 17:07:31 (CST) Name: Andy Era City & State: Manila Philippines Source: by looking on lyrics of dialogue song Comments: hello Sir Michael Johnson, I am one of your millions of fans in the Philippines. Your song never ever die and u can always hear it on radio everyday. Even people singing your song in karaoke so much. I wish someday i would see you in person. Your popularity is so much bigggg in philippines. respectfully yours, Andy Era P.S. i wish u can revive the song titled "Both sides Now" Date: November 10, 2006 at 20:57:02 (CST) Name: dan martinez City & State: grand island nebraska Comments: i'm a huge fan. please come and play for us in nebraska. Date: October 27, 2006 at 12:23:03 (CDT) Name: Rich Lundstrom City & State: Lee's Summit, MO Comments: Michael, Thanks for a great show in Wichita last week. My clients loved it. Let me know if you have any ideas for my next years event in Wichita. Talk to you soon. Rich Date: October 24, 2006 at 10:08:14 (CDT) Name: Sheila Howk City & State: New Ulm, MN 56073 Source: Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Comments: We are trying to send Michael's annual invitation to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame induction celebration, which he is a member. His invitation came back with an undeliverable address, could you assist us with getting an address for Michael. Thanks. Sheila Howk I even tried the email address and that came back undeliverable. Sheila Date: October 10, 2006 at 15:40:42 (CDT) Name: Dan Graham City & State: East Glacier, Mt. by way of South Dakota Comments: Hey Michael, saw you several years ago in the little town of Worthing , SD. Was looking over your website. Didn't recall you were a comic also. Am glad you're still playing. My oldest daughter April is a fan of yours. I understand you know someone else with my last name. Adios Date: October 09, 2006 at 20:30:31 (CDT) Name: Molly Irene City & State: Nashville, TN Source: google Comments: You are so super talented! I am so pleased to have been introduced to you and your music. Thank you for all you do!! Date: October 09, 2006 at 09:46:14 (CDT) Name: Cyndi City & State: Ocala, Florida Source: heard a song, looked up artist Comments: I am 47 years old and driving home from work the other day, I tuned into "The 70's" on MyXM and heard "Bluer than Blue" for the first time in many years. Your voice melted me (this time as an adult) and I am looking forward to becoming a "returning" fan... Date: October 05, 2006 at 10:19:19 (CDT) Name: Sandy Kastel City & State: Las Vegas, Nashville, Los Angeles Source: Search after meeting last night at Bluebird Cafe Comments: Thank you for sharing your songs last night at the Bluebird Cafe. I brought my mom (visiting from Las Vegas) to the Bluebird Cafe last night to see what it is I love about this town! I am a singer songwriter and we are recording a cd here in Nashville. It is great to work and learn from people who love what they do, just like you! Date: October 02, 2006 at 03:56:08 (CDT) Name: Harper Michaels City & State: Vergennes, VT Source: Googlr Comments: As we set up an AM 70's night at our bar, we realised, unanimously, that BLUER THAN BLUE was, without a doubt, the finest song of the decade... really. Customers had tears... again! Would love to have an autograghed picture for the bar. Thank you, Mr. Johnson! Bar Antidote 3 N. Green St. Vergennes, VT 05491 Date: September 26, 2006 at 08:24:09 (CDT) Name: Jeff Rose City & State: Lakeshore MS & Boston MA Source: Michael told me about it Comments: Mike, I met you at the Bluebird this past Saturday. I'm a friend of Danny OKeefe's, and was sitting at his table. We chatted about my difficulty in tracking down one of your cuts which I heard on WUMB in Boston. I found some notes today and the title was, "Ghost In This House." Is it available anywhere? Thanks, Jeff Rose Date: August 27, 2006 at 00:43:05 (CDT) Name: amy City & State: Perrysburg, Ohio Source: googled your name Comments: I just finished reading Mj's monologue, and wanted to write to let you all to know that I found myself looking for the words to "whisper your name" I wanted to send them to my lover. Love your music, and glad it was so easy to find your web page and to see that your still alive. Date: August 04, 2006 at 20:31:22 (CDT) Name: Linda Wilson City & State: yorba linda, calif. Source: put your name in Google Comments: I have 2 on your albums that I bought in the early late 70's early 80's and played them over and over....recently my husband took all his older albums and made them into CD's and when he put on your YOU CAN CALL ME BLUE album I went crazy and remembered most of the words. I love all the songs on that album and that doesn't happen very often that you find an album that all the songs are great. I also have THE MICHAEL JOHNSON ALBUM with Bluer than blue and I love that song so much too! I just wanted to tell you how much I have always enjoyed your music and never stop singing and playing your music. I did see you once in concert in the 80's and I believe it was at Arrowhead Pond in Anahiem, Calif. If you ever have a concert in southern California please email and let me know. Sincerely, Linda Date: July 27, 2006 at 08:53:54 (CDT) Name: sean northern City & State: stillwater ok Source: typed in name because i have one of his cd's Comments: Hi my name is sean and i have one of his cool cd's live at the blue cafe and i would like to ask if mr michael johnson could please send me his autograph thanks and god bless sean northern 1404 s jardot stillwater ok 74074 Date: July 13, 2006 at 18:05:05 (CDT) Name: Jack City & State: Bluffside, Indiana Source: My Own Initiative Comments: Love the guy, love his music! Date: July 09, 2006 at 21:59:19 (CDT) Name: gail hudson mccarthy City & State: white salmon, wa Source: I plugged in michael johnson Comments: Michael, I have enjoyed your music for many moons now! I "caught up with you" when you recorded Wings with Don. He has always been my "idol", as I lived near his Music Room for years and always thought I would end up with him, as our lives had run a rather parallel course for some years, divorce, remarriage, "screwed up" years, etc. However, I now know that I was just yearning to be a musician in parallel with all of you in love with music!!! I now live in WA and love the Columbia River Gorge with such passion! Painting in my studio and watching the sunshine days pass by with great leisure! I just wanted you to know how much your songs have meant to me throughout my 67 years of life! You brought me through my years of watching my dad die with your son Ponies! It gave me such courage to listen to the lyrics. The Wings recording was meaningful for me, as I gave Don an airplane as a Xmas present once, knowing intuitively that had needed to leave Rochester for more fertile fields. Alas, he did and met the Judds! A history lesson in itself. I congratulate you for living your dream, staying under the radar with your celebrity and enjoying the pleasures that God gave you. You represent the best of the best! Thanks for your serenity throughout the years. My hat is off to you, Michael. I only wish we could have known each other, as we are on the same "page" with the meaning of life and simplicity Date: July 04, 2006 at 20:05:51 (CDT) Name: Lara City & State: Chicago, IL Source: google Comments: Hi Michael, You wouldn't even want to know what made me look up your site tonight. Ha! But, I hope that I someday get to tell you ... that you come back to Chicago again. And that if you do, you let me know so I can be there wherever you play. Lara Date: June 25, 2006 at 12:30:09 (CDT) Name: Michael Sheehan City & State: Glendale, CA Source: Can't remember? Comments: MJ.. Will you be doing the Mountain Music Festival in Manitou this August? Unsure if I'll make it, but would make more effort if you were. I didn't know that you knew Biff Rose!! Love his stuff and wonder where he is today. Please give me a call or drop me an eMail at your earliest? It'll be great to catch up. Michael Date: June 17, 2006 at 15:16:05 (CDT) Name: John P. City & State: Woodland Park CO Comments: MJ: Would you mind updating your monologue? Running away from home was great ... and please no politics, etc. thanks. Date: June 12, 2006 at 21:51:38 (CDT) Name: Jerry Basney City & State: Minneapolis Source: see comments below Comments: Michael - we met on a plane ride from minneapolis to memphis. Enjoyed talking to you and decided to look up your web site. Enjoyed listening to your music. Jerry Date: June 12, 2006 at 09:43:33 (CDT) Name: Linda Davis City & State: Plymouth, MN Source: Google Comments: Michael, thank you for your fabulous entertainment at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts yesterday! You are indeed a charming and witty performer as well as talented musician. It was an honor to meet you in the "members lounge" and I thoroughly enjoyed your show. I see you'll be at the Hopkins Center for the Arts on my birthday and I can't think of a better way to celebrate! Thanks for sharing your gift. Date: June 12, 2006 at 02:53:44 (CDT) Name: Jaimie Lindsay (was Grady) City & State: Tucson, Arizona Source: googled him! while tripping down memory lane... Comments: Hello Michael, Will try this again after many years... Era of your music: That's That When: 1988/89 (hmmm???) Where: A pokey little town north of Tucson called Catalina. In a hick bar called The Lariat (which for some reason would get fairly big names in to perform.) Met you there, loved your music. Then met you again in Scottsdale, at another bar type situation, but you were playing solo. Later...I moved to PA. Saw you play in Baltimore, MD (at a mall event, which you detested) and spent some time at the Inner Harbor. Since then...took your advice and ditched the bum I was involved with, married a great guy and became the homeschooling mother of two fabulous kids. Then I moved back to said pokey town of Catalina. Who knew? Wishing: You would make your way to Arizona as I would love to hear you perform in person again. Your voice is beautiful. Be in touch if memory serves you... Many blessings to you and yours, Jaimie Date: June 10, 2006 at 22:03:06 (CDT) Name: Rob Kuropatwa City & State: Atlanta, GA Source: Google Comments: Hi, Michael! I hope you're doing well. I came across this on eBay tonight, and thought of the time we remastered your first three albums a few years ago... http://cgi.ebay.com/MICHAEL-JOHNSON-Aint-Dis-Da-Life-For-All-You-JAPAN-CD_W0QQitemZ100500370264QQcategoryZ43633QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Sonya (and our little Naomi) say hello! How are you doing? Regards, Rob Kuropatwa Date: May 27, 2006 at 20:13:44 (CDT) Name: Mike King City & State: Des MOines, Iowa Source: inside of CD Comments: Just ordered and received "Then and Now" from my favorite record store (Barnes and Noble). Love it. Thanks! Date: May 25, 2006 at 10:23:28 (CDT) Name: Zach Kaplan City & State: Fort Collins, CO Source: Google Comments: Hi Michael, It's been a while since we "howdied" - last year at Manitou Springs, if memory serves. You were kind enough sometime back to send me the lyrics for "You Make Me Feel So-So". I know at that time you had not recorded it. I've recently started doing a radio show, a half hour slot featuring humorous music from the "folk era". While not exactly FROM that era, I think "...So-So" would be a scream to play. Is there any way to access that song? Do you have it available on any sound files? The show is live at 5:30 AM on Tuesdays, Mountain Time. (I'm not entirely certain that I'M alive at that hour, but......). We're calling it "Folk Era Lite", and it'll stream on the station's website, www.krfcfm.org. If there's any shot at getting "...So-So", please let me know. It'd be perfect. Hope to see you in Manitou again. Thanks, Zach Kaplan Date: May 24, 2006 at 17:58:49 (CDT) Name: Diane from Orlando City & State: Orlando, Florida Source: Googled it Comments: Michael, it was very nice meeting you last night. Your music is beautiful, and I'm glad that after almost 30 years, I got to hear it in person. Sorry I bored you to tears! From, the girl whose name you forgot at the Tampa venue. : ) Date: May 23, 2006 at 16:10:16 (CDT) Name: Kerry Wallingford City & State: Seattle Wa Source: Danny Rasberry Comments: Michael, We sang Bluer Than Blue together in Biloxi. I tried the email that Danny gave me but it didn't work. I hear you are in Anachortas in August and i think in Gig Harbor as well. I want to know what date you are in Gig Harbor? Pete & I would love to have you over for dinner. Special BBQ ribs and some good Seattle hospitality. My brothers would also love to meet you. They were quite jealous that I got to sing with you. The memory of which is one of my favorites. Hope to see you in August and hear from you before that. Kerry Wallingford Date: May 13, 2006 at 14:40:55 (CDT) Name: Anthony City & State: New York City Source: Through a search engine. Comments: I would very much like to know why I can't get a hold of the sheet music,(or any guitar chords/tabs for that matter), for This Night Won't Last Forever. It's a beautiful song, and it is a shame that the world can't share in knnowing exactly how to play it. Moreover, it seems odd to me, that even if I cannot get sheet music for this song, that no one on the internet would post at least one guitar chord/tab for this beautiful song. Because I love this song so much, I would very much appreciate it if you would reply to this query. Thanks and have a good day! Date: May 13, 2006 at 04:26:08 (CDT) Name: Alistair Macpherson City & State: Perth Scotland Comments: Dear Michael, You emailed me back a couple of years ago when i wrote to you regarding the likeliehood of you ever touring in the UK (more particuarly Scotland). If you remember i mentioned that Dougie Maclean the well known Scottish folk musician lived nearbye (your researcher was a fan of his i believe). Although the internet means that i can buy any of your albums over here now it would be great to hear you live in the UK sometime in the future. As i mentioned a couple of years ago The Celtic Connections folk music festival is a great forum for all kinds of music from around the world (check the website)and i am sure your talent would be appreciated were you to consider coming over.If not maybe i will just have to catch you in concert over there sometime! Yours "aye" Alistair Macpherson Date: May 05, 2006 at 00:46:55 (CDT) Name: Tassie Posthumus City & State: Eden Prairie MN Source: google Comments: Hello Michael...Been a long time. I sent a card to the PO Box in Franklin and it found it's way back to me today. Just miss you and wanted you to know how much I have been thinking about you. And a note of thanks.......for making music that continues to touch my heart and helps keep me whole. I am at the same address in Eden Prairie or can be found "in the book", if need be. I hope all is well for you. Take care, my friend. Tassie Date: May 04, 2006 at 15:49:46 (CDT) Name: Tom Munson City & State: Cleveland, Ohio Source: Google search Comments: I am a singer with the Cleveland Athletic Club Singers. I would like to know if there is a choral arrangement (or sheet music) available for "The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder". This is a GREAT, GREAT song and should be performed in different venues. Can You Help? Please Advise. Sincerely, Tom Munson Date: April 27, 2006 at 18:08:11 (CDT) Name: Mike Lord City & State: Chicago, IL Source: Google (2002) Comments: Dear Michael & Co., Just received "The Early Albums" in the mail today and am reliving many musical memories - Thanks again! Mike Lord, Chicago. Date: April 17, 2006 at 20:57:25 (CDT) Name: Lynn Arnsdorf City & State: Saint Cloud, MN 56301 Source: web search Comments: I was at the O'Shaughnessy concert in November 1977...exactly in front of you, Michael, in the front row. My date had gotten complimentary tickets from his dad, who was (and maybe still is) a big shot at the Old Log theater...name was Williams?...not sure. It was an incredible concert, a very memorable evening. My date was so tired driving home that he had to have all the windows open on the drive back to the U of M campus..we were both elementary education students. Thanks for the memories! Date: April 08, 2006 at 14:45:55 (CDT) Name: NOrm MadDawg Siegel City & State: Elgin IL Source: Said before, devine providence! Comments: 04/08/2006 Dear Michael: I have just read Thoughts on Perseverance and am now sitting here in tears, hoping I do not short out my keyboard! Okay, so I am how many years behind the curve? Your points hit home so hard, sort of like the kiss of a wet fist after a neatly thrown right cross. Here comes the explanation: When last we met, it was about 1974. I was engaged to be married to a nice Jewish American Princess (herein, referred to as JAP!) From Septmeber until the end of the year, wedding was all I did! So, I was temporarily lost to the Lincoln Ave regulars with theexception of occasional sneak out nights. Performing ended after marriage except at home, which was cool. The JAP and I would occasionally sing together and even appeared as a duo for a while. What followed was the wonderlust that the musicina feels when the chains of relationship titghten around one's neck and musical life is curtailed. When the opportunity to record with The Redhead band surfaced in 1975-76, I jumped. This immediately started the dwonhill trek into separation in 1978 and divorce in 1980, whereupon I remarried immediately. This too ended in divorce after 2 1/2 years of producing sound for concerts and wrking for Guitar Center as a salesman and manager. Never home so 2nd wife took to sleeping with her boss and screwing up HIS family as well. Next victim---Diane, aged 28 to my 40 when we met. She knew of my mucial activites and initially was okay with it. However, she wanted something more and I had to choose between not knowing when the next date was and having a permanent job and a relationship with someone I really cared about. I chose the latter.. Operative word CHOICE. I lost Diane on 12/31/04 to a pulmonary embolism---sudden and in 95% of occurences, fatal. She was the light of my life. However, I found out that when one light extinguishes, it does not take long for another to ignite. In this case, it was an old "flame", but not really aperson. Well, maybe itwas a person---Tom Dundee, to be exact. He trekked out from Chicago in an ice storm to give me personal support at a wake that should never have taken place. HAVIng a friend like Tom there gave me added strength to get through those hours and days. He insited tha Icome to a conert he was doing that Saturday night. When I went, it was like a cathartic injection of spirit. Since then, I have been determined to rekindle my solo performance career. n the 20 years that Di and I were together, I hardly picked up my guitar. It suffered as much as I did, needing a great deal of repair AND a neck reset. As I am sure you are aware of, we have suffered losses in the community. Steve Godman, Mike Jordan adn most recently Fred Holstein and Ray Nordstrand. Each of these deaths struck me quite heavily, but do not compare to the loss of one's life partner. Di was a "disco girl", not at all interested in the folk community. Yet she loved folks like Tom and Jim Post, Reilley and Maloney from the West Coast, and even tolerated Fred and Earl! She tried to protect me from upsetting episodes fo these types of events. I miss her terribly. But, with her passing, with he extinguishing of her light, the glow fo the music returned, my old flame. Since February, 2005, I have been playing all kinds of music, from traditonal folk, contemporary folk, singer/songwriter products, classic country, contemporary country, even some songs from musical productions that I have appeared in. I have even gone so far as to find some pop tunes that are classics---Sittin on the Dock of the Bay, for instance. In the summer of 2005, I started hitting the open stages to get my legs back. I have done lots of that recently. Most recent was last night at the Old Town School of FOlk (Fake) Music. If you remember what it was like, you will not recognize. (More on that another time) It was a true kick to stand on their stage and perform "On the Road" for the first time in 33 years. As I have been noticing, certain songs just seem to flow out of me---this was one of them. It was an uniquely special moment for me. If it wasn't for the perseverance, not only of purpose, but also of spirit, I would probably have killed myself already. As you pointed out, quitting is not an option. I, too, will go out in a blaze of glory, playing my guitar as hard as I can while drawing my last breath. I have missed the muse long enough. And now, I have confirmation that I am right---so fucking unbelievably right, in the choice to come back, as it were. Agin, theoperative word here is CHOICE! Thank you for making the choice more than just obvious. And as for Bubba, well to quote the great Chicago philospher, Earl J. J. Pionke, "Fuck 'em! Get the money!" Much love to you, Michael, and thanks for the support! Your old friend, Norm "Maddawg" Siegel Date: April 08, 2006 at 10:48:35 (CDT) Name: Norm "MadDawg" Siegel City & State: Elgin IL Source: By devine providence! Comments: You are missed in Chciago. Come back Michael!!!! Date: April 06, 2006 at 14:32:33 (CDT) Name: Ladonna Kaye Haun City & State: Bucklin Mo Source: I was looking for him.... Comments: I met him in 1988 His dad was in a nursing home in Denver Colorado I was taking care of his dad and I thought he was a very nice guy ...just like his father....anD have always Loveed his Music.... Date: April 05, 2006 at 09:10:06 (CDT) Name: Carla King City & State: McMinnville, TN Source: friend of Michael Comments: I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed hearing Michael play at the Songwriter's night in McMinnville, TN. He has a smooth, rich, wonderful voice that seems to captivate you. When he played his guitar, it sounded like two guitars playing at one time. Not to mention his great wit ~ what a funny guy. Thanks Michael for bringing your unique talent to our town! Carla Date: March 28, 2006 at 19:13:23 (CST) Name: john buck wilkin City & State: Lyles, TN 37098 Source: google Comments: Michael-- Nice to see you at the food store. I couldn't find the "email us" link, so here goes. My web site is www.gto.vg and buckwilkin.com. Please say hi back. We might swap recipes. Thanks, JBW Date: March 26, 2006 at 11:22:16 (CST) Name: Dan Ostergren City & State: Fort Collins, CO Source: Google Comments: Michael, About 15 years ago, I spoke w/you about performing at my wedding! Your nephew, Chris, was an intern in audiology at the time here in Colorado. He put me in touch with you, but alas, you had a commitment in Switzerland (?) I believe. At any rate, have you ever had the chance to play with keyboardist John Jarvis? He's a fellow Nashville-based artist with what seems to be a similar musical sensibility. I could imagine a great musical synergy between the two of you. Love to know if a Colorado date is within the realm of possibility. Thanks, D.O. Date: March 23, 2006 at 20:33:37 (CST) Name: Dave Feder City & State: Florida Keys Source: on mailing list Comments: Great music Michael! Peace and happiness! Dave Date: March 16, 2006 at 19:32:24 (CST) Name: Mary J. Hagel City & State: New Prague, MN Source: Because we know you very well!!! Comments: Dinner was great!!! Thanks for the memories and let's have a private concert again sometime in 2006!! As always, I love your music and I have a new friend that I would like you to meet! Mary J. Date: March 05, 2006 at 07:50:55 (CST) Name: Jim City & State: Kings Mountain, NC Source: ? Comments: I saw MJ in concert, in Nov. 1978. He was opening for Burton Cummings at James Madison University in Harrisonburg Virginia. An excellent night of music. I particularly loved MJ's playing and thought my guitar playing was similar ( yeah , right. ). Jim Date: February 25, 2006 at 04:59:51 (CST) Name: Dave City & State: Weston Super Mare, England, United Kindom Source: google search Comments: I have been a fan ever since hearing your Dialogue and Michael Johnson albums, given to me by a guitarist in a band I was playing with at the time (around 1979). The albums eventually wore out and I managed to replace them a few years ago. Two songs..Drops of Water and 25 Words Or Less still get played regulary as they always managed to cheer me up when I need to. My daughter who is 15 also loves 25 words, and often asks me to play it. I wish I could get these albums on CD or MP3 as I only have a vinyl and tape version. Any chance that these will be released on CD? Also, any change of you coming to England to play...now that would be something!! Recently Stephen Bishop cam to England to do two gigs and I was unable to get there. I think you know Stephen. Anyway I'll keep playing your songs and thanks for the memories!! Dave Date: February 07, 2006 at 22:07:14 (CST) Name: doug lansdale City & State: Punta Gorda, Florida Source: search engine Comments: Hi Michael, My wife and I married in 1988. "I Will Whisper Your Name" was our wedding song, (as I'm sure it has been for many others). It really touched our hearts. I noticed you toured to Homestead FL in 2005. Will you be performing in Forida in 06? If so, I will bring Valerie to your concert as a suprise. I would be honored if you would perform "our song" for Val. Thanks, Doug Lansdale Date: January 24, 2006 at 22:46:50 (CST) Name: Tom Lacko City & State: Frederick, MD Source: From amazon.com Comments: Back in the late 70s I was a DJ at a little station in the Tri-cities, Washington, at KALE, AM 960. From the first time I played "Bluer Than Blue" on the air I became an instant Michael Johnson fan. The Michael Johnson Album remains one of my favorite all time releases ever! When I eventually got a job at KDKA in Pittsburgh, PA., in their engineering department I convinced DJ Trish Beatty, who on Sundays played mellow songs, to add "When You Come Home." I loved it when the phones lit up with callers asking, "Who sings that song?!" Michael, your voice is like a fine wine that we get to savor! Thanks for doing what you do. Date: January 24, 2006 at 22:46:50 (CST) Name: Tom Lacko City & State: Frederick, MD Source: From amazon.com Comments: Back in the late 70s I was a DJ at a little station in the Tri-cities, Washington, at KALE, AM 960. From the first time I played "Bluer Than Blue" on the air I became an instant Michael Johnson fan. The Michael Johnson Album remains one of my favorite all time releases ever! When I eventually got a job at KDKA in Pittsburgh, PA., in their engineering department I convinced DJ Trish Beatty, who on Sundays played mellow songs, to add "When You Come Home." I loved it when the phones lit up with callers asking, "Who sings that song?!" Michael, your voice is like a fine wine that we get to savor! Thanks for doing what you do. Date: January 24, 2006 at 20:51:09 (CST) Name: Scott Emmons City & State: Milwaukee, WI Source: Long time fan! Comments: MJ, I really enjoyed seeing/hearing you again in Cedarburg, WI! My wife and I have been following you since the early '70s in Minnesota (of course, we were only children then). Best, Scott Date: January 24, 2006 at 15:01:12 (CST) Name: Alan Zucconi City & State: Atco,New Jersey Source: surfin' Comments: Michael,if possible please play in the Philadelphia-New Jersey area. The Tin Angel in Philadelphia,the Collingswood Auditorium in Collingswood,NJ are some suggestions.I have been to over 100 concerts in my life and seeing you perform would be great.You are such and incredible musican,it would be an honor for the people of this area to see you perform live.Please reply back. Thank You,Alan Zucconi Date: January 18, 2006 at 19:40:46 (CST) Name: Matt Smithberg City & State: Seattle, WA Source: Browsing Comments: Hi Michael, got here unexpectedly. I've been a fan for years, saw you play twice here in Washington at County Fairs (remember opening for I think it was The Gatlin Brothers??) Anyway, I'm also a fan of Jon Pousette-Dart and have been following what he's been doing recently. I noticed that he is doing some shows as a host of some songwriters and I saw Hugh Prestwood's name as one of the writers. I knew that you did several of his tunes, so looked up your site and here I am. I have your "Very Best Of..." in my truck, my 3 girls are all somewhat fans too, although as I rememeber reading an essay of yours years ago, they prefer music from bands called things like "The Snot Rockets"....! Anyway, just a hello and do you have any plans to come to the Northwest? Fishing is good up here you know (Jon has told me that he will get up here and go some day). I'll keep an eye on your schedule, would love to see you perform again sometime. Great to see you are keeping busy. Date: January 14, 2006 at 07:15:41 (CST) Name: Sue Hartley City & State: Wichita, KS Source: I've been a fan since the early 70s Comments: I keep checking to see if you will be in concert any where near Wichita. Years ago you were scheduled for a concert here and I had my front row seats only to find out the concert was cancelled. Your music has been a part of my life since I first saw you perform at Willmar Community College, Willmar, MN back in the early 70s. I know that sooner or later I will make it to one of your concerts - even if I have to plan a vacation around the time and place. Thanks for all the years of great music! Date: January 09, 2006 at 00:54:15 (CST) Name: Evie Johnson City & State: Vermillion/Watertown SD Source: My Dad. Comments: Hi Michael, How you doing? This is Evie from Watertown Ken Johnson's Daughter, I'm not sure if you remember me or not, I'm the one planning a trip to Spain in May. I'm looking Forward to going to the concert at the Brickhouse on Valentine's Day. I have some questions for you about a producer I met in Minneapolis who said he may produce my work. I thought you might possibly know him. Shoot me an email and I'll let you know the details. Also, wondering what I should do with my music career, it's one hard job to make a living at. I would love to hear from you! Date: January 04, 2006 at 20:56:02 (CST) Name: Doreene City & State: Waterbury, CT Source: MJ Comments: Haven't checked out the site in a while. Thought I'd catch up. Terry needs a breath of fresh air. Life is to short and precious to be that uptight. As for Michael. Yes he is a gentleman. When he wants to be. Aren't we all gentle people? When we want to be. I call him one of my best friends. To call him a snob is just laughable. I've NEVER in my life met anyone who is so far from being a snob as MJ. So MJ just keep doing what you're doing my friend. You make a lot of people very happy. One of the emails even brought tears to my eyes for the memories you brought back to some soul. Keep well and I'll talk to you soon. In the meantime everyone, have a very happy, healthy and fun new year! And when you can, get out there and see Michael perform. It's worth it's weight it gold! D Date: January 01, 2006 at 23:53:10 (CST) Name: Jo Mapes City & State: Deerfield ,IL Source: Looking for "There Is A Breeze" Comments: Hello Michael, I've been trying to find and download "Rooty Toot Toot" & "On The Road". (It's been what, thirty odd years since we both used to play Earls!) I love those songs now, as I did then. I have to admit that I stopped hearing you with my old Album, children, life, etc. Am now happily the Grandmother of four, and teaching them the guitar. I hope that this note finds you well, thank you for so much pleasure that I got, and get, from your music, and I wish you and yours a bountiful 2006. Jo Date: December 29, 2005 at 23:13:17 (CST) Name: Sue City & State: Cedar Rapids, IA Source: Always stop here ;) Comments: Will you be meeting your fans after the Rockford concert? We've been coming to see you as often as we could since Wartburg College in the late 70's. Last saw you opening in Cedar Rapids a number of years back (maybe 6-8??) Love your music... Have your trading card! Date: December 26, 2005 at 14:46:47 (CST) Name: Henrik Wideroe City & State: Oslo, Norway Comments: Hi Michael! You might not remember, but I was at your release of "Allways" while I was on vacation in Nashville with my girlfriend in June. Really liked the concert and the record is played frecuently at home here in norway. It has a very nice atmosphere to it! We hung out with Richard Bailey and Jenniffer for a few nights who took real good care of us. I play the banjo myself and want to stay in touch with him, but have lost his e-mail address - I was wondering if you might have it? Keep up the great gituar picking! Greetings from across the Atlantic.. Henrik H Wideroe Date: December 16, 2005 at 17:57:38 (CST) Name: Michael Johnson Source: awesome Comments: OMG! WE HAVE THE SAME NAME!!! OMG!! LOL!!! Date: December 15, 2005 at 14:55:33 (CST) Name: greg wolbers City & State: lake bluff, ill Source: search engine Comments: Mike: Do you remember spending a week in Door County WI with the Smeeths and a bunch of rowdy 13-15 yesr old guys? Took me a while to track you down but I have always wondered what you were up to. I really enjoyed your music then. And have enjoyed the bits and pieces on the website. How long did you 'hang' with Bill Smeeth's daughter? Pam Gaulke McDonald in Richmond says hello. You are more than welcome just to ring me up. Greg Date: December 05, 2005 at 01:58:57 (CST) Name: Deb Erickson City & State: Cedar Falls, IA Source: Fan from the Twin Cities Comments: Dear Michal, I have been divorced for 5 years from a physican. I must amit that your songs have helped alot. I have your greatest hits. But "Doors" was on my album and I miss that song. Are you happily married, I hope so. It is terrible to be alone. Friends are wonderful. But alone at night, I just can't get used to it. I hope you anwser me and tell me when you will be in the neighborhood of the midwest. I would love to invite you over for dinner or take you out. I don't cook for one, much. That sounds so dumb, but I think your are a wonderful singer. Your friend in songs, Deb Date: November 29, 2005 at 19:53:38 (CST) Name: Judy Juul City & State: Cheshire,Ct Source: Trying to find your song"This time of Year" Comments: Hi,Michael, I was on my way to New York, when I heard you sing " This time of Year" on a local New York station. I was really taken by the easy way it was sung and the meaningful lyrics it contained.I've been trying to buy the album," Mistletoe and Memories" but haven't been able to do so. I Guess it was from the late 80's. I will continue to try to find a copy. It seems we all need to get back to basics this Christmas season. Best wishes with your career. Sincerely, Judy Date: November 20, 2005 at 16:26:02 (CST) Name: Nels Tuvey City & State: Watertown MN 55388-0267 Source: same way as before Comments: So cool to see the picture of you, John Denver & DeBois- never knew that before....John with his big old GUILD guitar, you with a homemade copy of something Sergovia gave you. So prim,trim,proper,ties and suits.... Ya know, Michael...I could go on and on but, gotta stop soon (Deer season-one left to skin) I pray for peace, happiness and success for you-you are a talented musician- real life vocals, top notch classic guitar. Hope to hear from you, meet you soon. Please tell me more about MJ's support people. Nels 2v Date: November 20, 2005 at 16:05:42 (CST) Name: Nelson Elliott Tuvey ('Nels') City & State: Watertown MN 55388-0267 Source: type: 'Michael Johnson' Comments: 11/2005 Michael, we met at Audiotek Studios on W Broadway in Mpls 1974 when you came in to borrow/rent a DBX sound suppressor from Dan Holmes. You watched me play a song (from my 1st(only)record, "Love to Make Music By"-privately released in 1975 (Helicher Bros declined),so I beat the pavement to WCCO AM, KEEY, KARE 11, 'This Must Be the Place' chan 4. I didn't get much airplay. A nice note from Denny Long and Steve Edstrom CCO radio. I heard and saw your same-time release (For All You Mad Musicians) At a guitar shop in Wayzata, bought it, loved it. Still do. Wanted to see you at state fair a couple summers back, missed it (bout of D from my bi-polar) I've always adored your guitar. I have a similar style-little Feliciano, little Lightfoot, some Michael Monroe,etc. I played 70's clubs like: McCarthys, Michaels, White House, Holiday Inns. Still strum it a bit, teach some Comm Ed local School beginning kid and adult folks. Haven't played a paid job for 20+ years. Miss it.Keep wanting to go back (I'm good) Life seems to get in the way. Anyway, wanted to say 'hi'. Hope to begin a communique' with you. Tell you, website 'PERSERVERANCE' writing was GREAT!. Now I'm 51 and my glory 20's-30's are behind. Gotta press on to the future. By the way, for mortgage money, I make sausage,meats and sell guitars... TUVEY'S MEATS & MUSIC 1-800-249-2118 Peace,Michael...NELS TUVEY Date: November 19, 2005 at 18:06:58 (CST) Name: Michale Hays City & State: milwaukee wisconsin Source: msn search Comments: All of a sudden I started to hum a song I had lsitened to so much when I was younger. It was Rooty Toot Toot For The Moon. I have looked on all the music sites for it as a download to know avail. I see you have it on a 3 cd collection which is awsome and I will buy it. I even did a search on Ebay only to find that it was only available then in LP form by Sanskrit Records. I am now thinking how old I am getting, but by having your music again may, just for a momemt, bring me back to an earlier time in my life when life seemed so easy. I was 19 when There is a Breeze was released. Glad I found your site! Michael Date: November 19, 2005 at 10:18:47 (CST) Name: Jon Pudlitzke City & State: Vancouver, WA Source: its one of my favorites Comments: just read your story about running away.....when i was 8 we lived Bloomington MN. and i also wanted to run away. but i had to cross the creek that ran behind our property....but i wasnt allowed to cross without permission...so i had to go back home and ask if i could cross the creek and run away....mom said "not today dear" so i sat on the edge of the creek, ate my sandwich and then went home. break a leg. J Date: November 09, 2005 at 16:44:32 (CST) Name: John Karels City & State: North Mankato ,Mn Source: PREVIOUS CONCERT Comments: MICHAEL- WILL BE GOING TO YOUR XMAS COCERT AT BJORLING HAAL IN St. P ETER CAN'T WAIT. yOU ARE THE GREATEST. jOHN kARELS Date: October 26, 2005 at 22:12:22 (CDT) Name: Carla Jackson City & State: Little Elm, TX Source: Looking for Michael Comments: Michael, My husband and I met you at a concert in Casper, WY in the late 80's where you opened for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. We visited in the lobby with you. I always said that when we renewed our wedding vows you would sing at our wedding. Well you might not have been there in person, but you DID sing "I Will Whisper Your Name" at the wedding we had for our 20th anniversary. Thank you for all the beautiful songs over the years...you're the best, and a very nice guy to boot!!! Date: October 24, 2005 at 19:04:29 (CDT) Name: Susan Alpert City & State: Las Vegas, Nevada Source: typed Michael Johnson into Google Comments: Just want to say that MJ is one of the most lyrical of musicians I've ever heard. Thank you for your beautiful music. Date: October 21, 2005 at 02:11:05 (CDT) Name: Lisa Huburns City & State: Utah Source: Through a friend Comments: Michael They say that God has his ways of working miracles. You came to Utah and performed in Sundance and in Park City You were sweet enough to meet a friend of mine Jill Ekstrom. She was so touched at your music, your kindness and the man behind the music. She broke her neck earlier this year and has been through so much. She still on rough days listens to your music as her way of toughing things through. She is an amazing lady who means alot to so many people that she has helped over the years. Thank you for meaning alot to her and by helping her still smile, laugh and by sharing your gift of music, it has a healing power. Please come back to Utah soon. We would love to come with her and hear your music in person. Thanks to her you now have new Michael Johnson fans in Utah. Lisa Huburns mediumhelpingu@yahoo.com Date: October 18, 2005 at 14:14:19 (CDT) Name: Jon Lopez City & State: Austin Texas Source: Surfed Comments: WOW what a Great Singer and Song Writer....... Been familiar with some of your songs by other Artist just discovered your Voice... Its amazing........ Jon LOpez Date: October 13, 2005 at 10:13:15 (CDT) Na