The Subject: Re: george carlin At 18:47:00 on 07/30/08, MikeyBikey (michael.basil@uleth.ca) wrote:
I, too, thought of you (Kenny) when I heard about George Carlin. I remember a Circle Star engagement in the Bay area in the late 70s. I think one of you was sick, probaby you Kenny, and so we got a double dose of the other person.
I love the shot of your grandaughter on your website. I showed it to the wife, and she gave a bit "Aaaw!"
I just saw on the concert schedule that you're going back to Festival Place in Edmonton. We were able to make the 5 hour drive last time, but, alas, we're away in Australia for a year. I wish you'd make it down under sometime. I have no idea how many Aussie fans you have, at the last couple of concerts (Boulder Casino and Festival Place) I talked to folks who have been listening since the 70s, and who have been to several shows. It's amazing how many fans you have scattered around the world. Kind of a mini Grateful Dead following!
The wife and I have a question though. Why haven't you become a household name like James Taylor? Was it a deliberate strategy on your part to lead a normal life? It seems to us there are few singers with as much talent but they have become remarkably famous and rich (so much so they can't go anywhere without bodyguards and such. So I'm not sure it's actually something that a person would want!)
Anyway, thanks for the years of pleasure, starting with Silver Morning and all the later albums. I've also been lucky enough to hear you perform probably a dozen times, starting with the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach. How about another Brazilian album? Silver Morning and Here in My Heart are my favorites.
>Dear Kenny, > >The first time I saw you in concert was the first time I saw George Carlin in concert -- >November 4, 1972, at the Palace Theatre in Manhattan. In the last 35-plus years I can't >think of many other evenings that were as perfect as that one, between your amazing >voice and George's incredible humor. I just read that you sang at his memorial service, >which, despite the circumstances, seems just the right way to close the circle. > >All the best, >Steve > > >At 11:36:20 PST on 06-24-08, Kenny wrote: > >>Dear Cheryl, >>Thank you for your very kind words, and just so you know, it was me that opened up the >>show. I toured with my dear friend George for nearly ten years. >>I will miss my most kind and generous friend. >>Peace, >>Kenny >> >> >>At 11:23:43 PST on 06-24-08, Cheryl wrote: >> >>> I've been a fan of Kenny's magical music since '72, I was thinking of him yesterday >>when I heard about George Carlin. I seem to remember going to see a show at the Syria >>Mosque, while I was attending the Univ. of Pittsburgh. George Carlin, opened up for >>Kenny. My friend and I were in the 2nd row, trying not to look too obvious, drinking >>from a wine flask. If not for Kenny, I wouldn't have had the pleasure of seeing one of the >>great comics of our time. Thanks Kenny. (The music has helped me a lot too) Love to >>all, >>> Cheryl >>
