Guestbook
542 entries.
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Wed Jun 29 23:03:25 2005 I loved your music when Batdorf & Rodney first came out. It's great to see that the old albuns will be released in 2006. I will definitely put them on my list of must haves. Hearing the samples brought back fond memorires of your joyous - energetic sound. Please continue making music and think about coming out to the East coast. I'm sure there are many fans out here who feel as strongly as I do about the pleasure your music gave. Thanks for the musical memories.
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Tue Jul 12 3:03:44 2005 I must have 5 to 10 copies of each of your 3 lp's. something bout those Martins and the way you and Mark mixed your harmonies - leads and rhythms - not to mention your lyrics..just clasic I Suppose..Happy to hear Mark is alive and jazzing in vegas..I grew up in tucson - az and all through jr high - high school and college grooving and turning all our friends on to all your cuts...trying to figure out those chords and leads. I Was taking some lessons from A UofA - master of music - he loved your music but had the hardest time trying to figure the songs out! which reminds me had to ask - any - any tab or sheet music I could purchase? Would also like to know of any future concert dates beyond july 2005? Do have to say one the best concert I've ever have been to was when you and Mark came out to Tucson and played outside at Salpointe Highschool - You guys came out before Seals and Crofts - they were good but we all knew you blew them out of the desert! you know no h2o in the desert! Happy to hear bou
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Sun Jul 31 20:36:27 2005 Hi John - My name is Mark Pinheiro - a 31 year old from Marietta - GA.I was born old.I Love all music before my time and my favorite format is the old 33 RPM Albums - I was at a Huge Record Show about a year ago and found copies of Off The Shelf - Life Is You and That group Silver - The only one I'm missing is The Self Titled B&R Album with the Red Cover - I play Off The Shelf Frequently and it is just moving I tell you what - on a bad day - and in a bad mood I just grab that LP and play Can You See Him and my spirits are uplifted and begin to feel at ease and at peace - a very happy enjoyable song.I have just ordered the first two B&R Cd's on the CCM (Collector's Choice Music) website.Hope to see you play in the Atlanta area - Singer/Songwriters especially the 1970's is my favorite and I Place you at the top of the list. Take Care Friend - - - - Mark
wrote on December 26, 2005
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hu Aug 04 19:10:55 2005 Referred By: Roy O. Why didn't you list Baby - Baby! as your first hit?
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Thu Aug 25 13:53:42 2005 just recently ordered 'OFF THE SHELF" & "BATDORF & RODNEY" on cd through collectors choice music. the song "HOME AGAIN" still gives me goosebumps. timeless music. thanks for the enjoyment.
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Sat Mar 26 15:20:18 2005 My brother and I have loved the Batdorf and Rodney lps for years! Love your latest work too. The very best to your future! Joe
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Sat Apr 09 22:43:43 2005 Referred By: Bought your Stones CD on the Amazon web site I've been a huge fan since the 70's. I introduced all my friends to all of your Batdorf and Rodney LP's in high school. I had to buy three copies of Off the Shelf because I played this one ALL the time. Also - Just found the new CD version on Amazon and I'm thrilled. I also like the Michael McLean stuff both of you did together. The Stones album is GOLD! Keep putting out great acoustic music!
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Thu Apr 21 9:45:27 2005 Great to see you're still picking and singing! Keep it up!
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Sat Apr 30 17:28:43 2005 I live right around the corner from the Coffee Gallery in Altadena - CA and am looking forward to seeing you tonight. Finding out you were playing locally was a treat. Last saw you at Santa Monica Civic maybe in '73/'74 at a Batdorf & Rodney concert. I emailed my friend Greg Barbato because you guys played together way back when. According to Greg (assuming his long-term memory is still intact) ..."John kind of got his start with the "Trojans" - so he better remember us. He may not remember it this way - but the way I remember it - he was with a band that was really struggling in Dayton circa 1966 - mostly because John was the only real talent in the group. Doug West - Paul LaVigne - me (and others you don't know) were in the Trojans at the time; we were pretty well established and pretty damn good too! But - Paul got sent to Nam - and suddenly we were in dire need of a talented lead singer. We saw Batdorf's group performing at a Dayton club and thought he'd be a perfect match for us. P
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Wed May 04 11:48:21 2005 I Really Enjoyed reading about your music career & the play by play of how you "did it" in the early days. I have most likely heard some of your music in the early years - but I'll have to go & listen in the archive section to refresh my memories...My brother who is 50 now - I'm sure has heard of you.... Thanks for the read....
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Sat Apr 30 17:35:28 2005 Think my comments were too long for one entry - here's the rest..."Personality-wise and musically - it really turned out to be a match made in heaven. He lifted us up and we lifted him up. Those were very good - very fun days. John - assuming he hasn't changed much - is a great guy." Greg is still the wonderful guy he always was. Thought you'd get a kick out out this flashback. Looking forward to seeing you tonight.
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Fri May 13 14:45:24 2005 Referred By: "Rock Classics" website I've been a fan since 1973 of Batdorf & Rodney. I play guitar - where can I find Tab/sheet music for your songs? Just ordered your new "Wood & Stones" CD - can't wait to hear it - Thank You!!
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Tue May 24 7:01:12 2005 I have been a Bartdorf & Rodney fan since the beginning and have all your vinyl. In fact I am listening to your first LP right now. I always felt you were one of the best groups of your era!! I heard a Batdorf & Stanley song on XM radio and the voice sounded familiar - so I Googled and found your site.Best of Luck!! Tim
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Sun Jan 09 10:23:49 2005 Referred By: JLS I'm still in awe of the houseparty last night and all my friends and family can't stop raving. Thank you from the bottom of my heart - it was incredible.
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Wed Jan 12 18:24:23 2005 Referred By: XM Radio I heard your music on XM Radio this week and was blown away! Very exciting and very well done.
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Thu Jan 13 17:01:42 2005 Referred By: 3WK Radio I heard a cut from "off the Shelf" on 3WK today - brought back good memories.Found your site and just ordered the Wood & Stones CD - looking forward to playing it as soon as I get it! Hope I get a chance to see you play live one of these days. Best of luck in all your ventures - - Cy
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Mon Jan 17 23:21:24 2005 Referred By: XM Radio Such cool Stones covers. I ordered the album. OK if I steal an arrangement....or two...??? Love - love - love the way you think. Glad there is satellite to hear stuff like this. Brilliant. Are you playing live anywhere in the So Cal area soon?
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Thu Feb 24 22:44:19 2005 Hi John - Good luck with your new release if you get a chance check mine out too!From Your Lookalike .
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Mon Mar 21 1:39:47 2005 hi john - how you been?thanks again to ask me to sing on the TBAA tv showsplease let me know if need me on anything elsethanks
wrote on December 26, 2005
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Thu Mar 24 13:13:44 2005 I started listening to your music back in 1970 and have all three of your Batdorf & rodney albums (bought them when they first came out back in the 70"s). Anyway I am in a band here in Carson City - Nevada - and we do cover songs from those albums.My band is called "Shotgun Madness" - so if your ever in the Reno - Carson City area - and we are playing somewhere - stop by and say hi.thanks for all the great music over the years.
