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December

Tuesday 12/27/2005 4:50:57pm
Name: Tom B
Subject: God Bless the USA
E-Mail: nokwita@optonline.net
City/State/Country: Central NJ, USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I emailed Mr. Miranda last year about this and am just checking back. He was nice enough to reply and explain that your version of "God Bless the USA" is only on the CD released outside the US. The version we get doesn't have it. Can't you find some way to make it available? I think your version is far better than Lee Greenwood's, but that's all that seems to be available in the States (other than the hokey American Idol version - yuk). Just wondering. Of course, I'll always be a fan.
Friday 12/16/2005 7:08:29pm
Name: Bob Horvath
Subject: Great Show on the Empress
E-Mail: bobbobyte@aol.com
City/State/Country: Port Charlotte, FL
Referred By: Concert
Comments: My wife and I saw you perform on the Empress of the Seas last night (thursday). They clearly saved the best for last. You were fantastic !!!! We weren't able to get your CD(s) but are they available in stores?
Thursday 12/15/2005 4:44:00pm
Name: David Miller
Subject: Long time Happenings fan
E-Mail: dmil@loc.gov
City/State/Country: Hyattsville, Maryland
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I became a big fan of the Happenings with the release of "I've Got Rhythm" followed by "Mammie" a few months later in the spring of '68. An era when beautiful harmonies reigned on the AM dial. I'm glad to find the albums on cd.
Monday 12/12/2005 12:41:08am
Name: wally kaye
Subject: communicate with george rizzi
E-Mail: wallykaye@msn.com
City/State/Country: jackson,nj.
Referred By: Friend
Comments: hope u remember me from Runway #34...
still trying to connect with richie malifatono. will keep u posted. regards,wally kaye wallykaye@msn.com
Saturday 12/10/2005 10:04:29pm
Name: Howard George
Subject: The memories...
E-Mail: hoge101@gmail.com
City/State/Country: Huntington Beach, Ca
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I grew up in Brooklyn in the early '60s. Your songs are a major part of my music memories. I recently purchased [after years of searching] your cd featuring "See You In September." I have the orginal lp and play it often on my refurbished phonograph. My two teenage sons came home from school one recent afternoon and heard me singing along with the lp... they came into my office [I run my business from my home], sat down and before long they were singing along with me to your "See You in..." recording. After replaying the song several times they said to me - "Dad, now we know why you listen to this stuff so often - it's really, really good and you're right - good songs do stand the test of time."

Gentlemen, my thanks to all of you for more than forty years of memories - The Happenings are alive and well and can be heard in our house very, very often.
Sincerely,
Howard George
Friday 12/09/2005 8:33:52am
Name: Stacey
Subject: the Trombonist's biggest fan!
E-Mail: Nabbyfrye@optonline.net
City/State/Country: Ringwood, NJ
Referred By: Friend
Comments: Ok, so I'm Barry's daughter, but I still think he's the best around, and he's playing with the coolest band!!!!!! You guys are happenin'!!! (I bet you've never heard that one before.
Cheers!
Stacey Sachais
Sunday 12/04/2005 3:53:56pm
Name: yankey
Subject: engeneering
E-Mail: ndioris4u2000@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: otawa kanada america
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: jehover bue ezeh

 

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November

Monday 11/28/2005 3:59:18pm
Name: Marc Spiegel
Subject: Just saw you at Kutchers-Great Show!
E-Mail: joe65marc@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: New York, New York
Referred By: Concert
Comments: My wife,in-laws, and I saw you at Kutchers-11/26th. You guys were great. If my wife was feeling better, we would have stayed longer. I grew up listening and singing along to your songs.
Saturday 11/19/2005 3:23:50am
Name: Neil
Subject: Just Popped By
E-Mail: neilmarkpalmer@yahoo.co.uk
City/State/Country: UK
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Just found your site...I wish you guys would come over here but I guess it won't happen! Love your music and would very much like to catch you when I'm on vacation sometime!

Cheers...NEIL
Thursday 11/17/2005 5:17:48pm
Name: marc
Subject: enjoyed your show
E-Mail: marc@kvdb.com
City/State/Country: surrey, b.c. canada
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I really enjoyed your show on the radiance of the seas and have since enjoyed your latest cd as well.
Monday 11/14/2005 9:04:42am
Name: Robert Flynn
Subject: Just saying hello
E-Mail: rflynn@cafebonappetit.com
City/State/Country: Boston, MA. USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Just saying HI, I'm Anna Mae Cancro's son.

 

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October

Saturday 10/29/2005 10:30:00am
Name: Scott Wahlstrand
Subject:
E-Mail: scottw@gra.midco.net
City/State/Country: Grand Forks, ND
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Your music was always great - hope to see you perform at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MN sometime!
Tuesday 10/25/2005 9:54:38pm
Name: Norman Levine
Subject: Hello
E-Mail: njskater2@optonline.net
City/State/Country: Jackson, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Saw you guys in Howell October 1st
and you were right. Your still going strong.
Tuesday 10/25/2005 7:32:55pm
Name: paul ken
Subject: thanks
E-Mail: IRONHAND67@ verzion.net
City/State/Country: ny
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: when see you in september come out i was going to atlantic city with my father on long weekends that was the happiest time in my young life thanks
Monday 10/03/2005 3:02:43pm
Name: Kimberly Potenzone & family
Subject: The Howell Day show
E-Mail: Arubavocal@aol.com
City/State/Country: Totowa NJ USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Hey Bobby, George and "Neil Diamond!"..

I just wanted to let you know that we were so happy we made the trip on Saturday night down to Howell. My father , my mother and even my 9 yr old niece knew all the words to your song selections! You were amazing as always.. My Fiance also enjoyed his first Happenings experience... and we look forward to seeing you again sometime soon.... or Maybe "in September!!" PS> George.. thanks for the directions out of the woods!!!
With love , friendship and admiration..
Kimberly Potenzone "The Jersy Girl" xo

 

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September

Monday 09/26/2005 4:39:57am
Name: Robert Poulin
Subject: Hey
E-Mail: robtp@columbus.rr.com
City/State/Country: Richwood, Ohio USA
Referred By: Friend
Comments: Hey, Great album figured I'd stop by and say hello to ya all, nice job showing Jay how to use that bondo Bob. now he's working on the bug about everynight. ha

Later On,

-Robert P.
Saturday 09/24/2005 7:41:32pm
Name: HANK B
Subject: SEE YOU ON SEPT 29TH
E-Mail: HANKBSHOW@AOL.COM
City/State/Country: OLD BRIDGE NJ
Referred By: Friend
Comments: HELLO BOB I'LL BE AT OLD BRIDGE H.S. WITH MY KIDS SEPT 29TH.LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SHOW.I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH LAST YEAR.I WISH I WERE STILL YOUR DRUMMER. SEE YOU THURS.LOVE HANK B.
Wednesday 09/21/2005 3:31:17pm
Name: frank & eileen
Subject:
E-Mail: eileenb45@peoplepc.com.
City/State/Country: lasvegas,nev
Referred By: Concert
Comments: hi bob, saw your concert at the cannery in vegas. it was like we were back in new jersey in the 60's. you guys were great then and you still have the great voice. it was nice talking to you after the show even though you didn't quite remember us from the good old days at lucianos and the club charm. great music then and great music now.
Friday 09/16/2005 5:27:56pm
Name: Debbie And Kevin
Subject: Cruise
E-Mail: kevdebmurray@optonline.net
City/State/Country: Netcong NJ
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: We had the pleasure of hearing you sing on a cruise on the Navigator of the Seas! It was truly a highlight of our trip!!! Thank you!
Friday 09/16/2005 1:59:11pm
Name: Danielle Boulet
Subject:
E-Mail: c.beriault@sympatico.ca
City/State/Country: Canada
Referred By: Concert
Comments: We, my husband and my daughter, saw you on the Navigator of the Seas between July 30th and August 6th 2005.

Just a few words to say hello, wish you gook luck and still listening to the CD we bought on board.

Danielle XX
Friday 09/16/2005 6:39:58am
Name: Rich Newland
Subject: Big Fan
E-Mail: tenpin58@comcast.net
City/State/Country: Waukegan IL. USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: SO GLAD TO SEE YOU ARE STILL PERFORMING..I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR SHOW....PLEASE GET TO THE CHICAGO AREA!!!!
Sunday 09/11/2005 7:16:58pm
Name: Sandra Lynch
Subject: Concert
E-Mail: sglynch@verizon.net
City/State/Country: Everett, MA /USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I saw you at the concert in East Cambridge, MA and you were great. It was the first time seeing you in person. I was able to meet you and that was terrific. I have your original Bye Bye So Long Farewell album and Bob M., you still have what it takes. Thank you.
Sunday 09/11/2005 10:50:07am
Name: Al Elkins
Subject: A happy fan
E-Mail: MrGas1104@aol.com
City/State/Country: East Windsor, New Jersey---USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: My wife, family, friends, and I have had the pleasure of hearing your group entertain on several occasions in the past few years, and we never get tired of listening to you perform. We are looking forward to seeing you again on Howell Day, Saturday, October 1st. Good luck and keep those oldies alive.
Friday 09/09/2005 1:59:59am
Name: Valerie Vaccaro
Subject: Las Vegas, Nv
E-Mail: valfromvegas1@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: Las Vegas, nNv
Referred By: Concert
Comments: You guys were way to goooooood, sure hope you come back to Vegas real soooon. Thanks so much for signing, come back real soon. We already miss you, God Bless You All

 

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August

Wednesday 08/31/2005 4:58:21am
Name: JANET BORG
Subject: KUTSHER'S CONCERT
E-Mail: MRSBCLEEN@AOL.COM
City/State/Country: NEW CITY , NEW YORK USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: MY HUSBAND AND I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SEEING YOU LAST SATURDAY EVENING AT KUTSHER'S HOTEL. THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL EVENING. YOUR PERFORMANCE WAS SUPERB!!!!!! JANET
Monday 08/29/2005 9:22:08pm
Name: mel marx
Subject: kutshers concert
E-Mail: thebestdad31050@aol.com
City/State/Country: fresh meadows, n.y.
Referred By: Concert
Comments: enjoyed your concert. we were 8 people that grew up with you. see you in september brought back many fond memories thank you
Monday 08/29/2005 12:48:58am
Name: Donald Catellucci
Subject:
E-Mail: dpc1954@optonline.net
City/State/Country: North Brunswick, NJ USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments:
Saturday 08/27/2005 4:43:06pm
Name: Mary Shaw
Subject: babylou2121@aol.com
E-Mail: babylou2121@aol.com
City/State/Country: Staten Island NY
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Thanks Guys for coming to Staten Island on the fishing Pier, you guys are awsome!! always great to see my friends again (: see you soon!!
pictures will be e-mailed to you soon!! Love ya, your friends, Mary and Gray
Monday 08/22/2005 10:09:49pm
Name: Bike Mike (2002 Olympic Torchbearer)
Subject: Great Show & Email!!
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: Belleville, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: HI Guys,

The show on August 18th, 2005 was great. Playing all sorts of awesome past hits. Including the Beach Boys titles. Which got me dancing in my seat. The last song on your album "God Bless The USA". Great job guys.

Hope you guys return in 2006!!!!!

[Thank you Mike we'll check out the email]
Monday 08/22/2005 9:59:58pm
Name: Bike Mike
Subject: Great Music & E-mail!!
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: Belleville, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: HI,

The concert was good. I like some doo-wop music. But do listen to many kinds of music. I am mainly a WKTU listener.
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Hope you guys return in 2006. You guys are good.
Friday 08/19/2005 9:45:28pm
Name: Tom R
Subject: Happening in Belleville
E-Mail: rusht@comcast.net
City/State/Country: Belleville,NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: My wife and I feel like we're on tour this summer, with all these free concerts. But, of all the bands that we've seen, you guys were the best, without a doubt. I hope we can catch you guys around again real soon.
TR
Friday 08/19/2005 7:13:19pm
Name: Ed & Chris
Subject: Belleville High
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: New Jersey
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Saw you last night at Belleville High, as usual a fantastic show - liked the "new look" We Liked the "Prayer Song" where can we find the lyrics? Keep going strong!
Friday 08/19/2005 1:50:39pm
Name: Janet Ross
Subject: Hackensack & Belleville concerts
E-Mail: ramjettr@msn.com
City/State/Country: Hackensack, NJ, USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Being a fan since the '60's I always look foward to the concerts in North Jersey. This summer we saw you in Hackensack during one of those awful hot days and last night in Belleville. Part of the fun is no matter where you are the show is always fresh.Both concerts you gave your all even when we( the audience) could not breathe.
Even better no two concerts are the same. Last night you did the hits, of course, but also the Gary Puckett/Union Gap medly & Daydream Believer and Rock & Roll Heaven not done in Hackensack. With such an extensive " song book" to choose from you guys NEVER get stale.
When you did "See You In September" at both concerts I was the one in the front row crying like a baby. That song came out when I was 15 and met my first serious boyfriend in Pt. Pleasant while he worked at Jenkinsen's pavillion and my family vacationed there. It lasted a good while and that was "our song". It means a great deal to me even so many years, relationships, kids & crisises later as he went to Vietnam in 1969 & did not return. I thank you for that and for "God Bless the USA".
Anyway... Bob M.- You sound Better Than ever. Still make the hair on my neck stand up. Bob K.- You are frightening. You channel Neil Diamond & Bobby Hatfield. George R.- You not only are a great musician & singer but your arrangements are amazing.
Thanks for a great summer and see you next year. Please do more North Jersey concerts if you can get Bob back from Ca.
Friday 08/19/2005 1:34:59pm
Name: Rose Melillo
Subject: Belleville Concert
E-Mail: Roe201@aol.com
City/State/Country: Belleville NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your concert last night. I especially enjoyed the way BOB KULIK was moving on stage---He may have made many references to "aging" (and who doesnt) but just the same and not to sound too cliche---you still got it honey!!!!! Anyway thanks again - It was fun and your voices sound better than ever-I appreciated every song,,,,Roe M.
Friday 08/19/2005 8:14:34am
Name: Linda Rush
Subject: Re: concert
E-Mail: Rush@comcast.net
City/State/Country: Belleville, NJ
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: We went to your concert in Belleville
on 8-18-05 and really enjoyed ourselves.
Out of all the concerts that I saw for the summer , yours was the best. I really enjoyed you guys. I also enjoyed taking a picture with the group.
Hope to see the group again, I will keep checking on line to see when you will be in our area.
Linda Rush
Wednesday 08/17/2005 8:05:32pm
Name: Albert e. Zinn
Subject: See You In September
E-Mail: aezinn@juno.com
City/State/Country: Concord, Ohio
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Bob:

I cannot tell you how much I love that song and what it meant to me in the summer of '66, when I was 16! I look forward to hearing it on the radio every summer.
Thank you, AL ZInn
Saturday 08/13/2005 9:12:58am
Name: Dave Read
Subject: See You In September
E-Mail: realst8dave@buggs.net
City/State/Country: Bracey, Va 23919 USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I was 13 years old in 1966 and had a major crush on my 18 year cousin named Eva I can still see her face when I hear See You In September. Glad to see you Guys are still around . Thanks for the memories.

 

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July

Saturday 07/30/2005 11:51:19pm
Name: Ron Rubottom
Subject:
E-Mail: rer1956@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: Canonsburg, PA USA
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Almost 40 years since your hits of "See you in September" & "I've got Rythym" and I still listen to those songs regularly. Glad to hear you're still around and going strong !!
Saturday 07/30/2005 2:09:09pm
Name: Brian Manke
Subject: Cruise Show on Royal Carribean
E-Mail: skybri2000@aol.com
City/State/Country: cape coral fl usa
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Hi George, Bob and Bob.
I seen George in a cafe/shop on a cruise. Then appeared Bob M and Bob K and said hi ...recognizing them from the Westerdam cruise a few years ago...I am a guitar player for a small local rock band and enjoyed seeing these guys the second time around as much as the first...the vocals are so tight it sent chills up my spine...and I play with quite a variety of talent my self...
thanks guys-again
Brian Manke
Saturday 07/30/2005 12:25:30am
Name: Maggie
Subject:
E-Mail: maggiebnj34@aol.com
City/State/Country: Neptune NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I went to your free concert in Hazlet .. All I can say is AWSOME !
Wednesday 07/27/2005 10:08:29am
Name: elyse kropp
Subject: my daughter loves you
E-Mail: skropp1028@comcast.net
City/State/Country: wilmington de 19803
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: we went on the cruise in june . My emily was the girl in front. We just loved the show .She plays your cd all the time and has most of your songs memorized. We hope to get to see you guys again
Tuesday 07/26/2005 7:36:14pm
Name: Paul Edgewater
Subject:
E-Mail: pauledgewater@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: Chicago, IL
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Do some shows in Chicago!!!
Monday 07/25/2005 1:56:07pm
Name: Ronnie Michaels
Subject: Hazlet,NJ Concert :Fri July 22,2005
E-Mail: candymanronnie@optonline.net
City/State/Country: Marlboro, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: The Happenings are GREAT! We've seen you many times and you all sound wonderful, full of pep and personality.

I purchased both of the CDs -WOW!

We would love to hear "Girl on a swing".

Looking forward to seeing you soon. Best of luck.
Monday 07/25/2005 10:11:24am
Name: Toni Micko
Subject: Hazlet, NJ, concert
E-Mail: tmicko@hotmail.com
City/State/Country: Highlands, NJ, USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I was at your concert Fri., July 22, 2005 in Veterans Park, Hazlet, NJ. It was about the 4th time I've seen you guys & I must say, you still put on a wonderful show. I loved every second of it. You are very entertaining & talented. Hope to get to another concert of yours in Aug. in Belleville, NJ. You are simply marvelous! Keep up the good work. A fan -- Toni Micko
Friday 07/22/2005 8:58:13pm
Name: herb
Subject: veterans memorial park
E-Mail: hemiherb@optonline.net
City/State/Country: keansburg n.j. usa
Referred By: Concert
Comments: We liked the way you did all of the peformers songs you sounded just like them,especially Bobby Hatfield.We saw you in hazlet n.j. and would definetly see you again.
Thursday 07/21/2005 6:29:31pm
Name: Nancy Carrabbia
Subject: Hackensack Concert
E-Mail: Nancy102151@aol.com
City/State/Country: New Milford, NJ
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: The concert was great. The songs bring back alot of memories when I was a teenager. Hope to see you again soon
Thursday 07/21/2005 5:20:39pm
Name: Anne Blanck
Subject: 7/20/05 show in Albany, NY
E-Mail: RWhite50@nycap.rr.com
City/State/Country: Albany, NY USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: My husband and I saw your show in Albany, NY on 7/20/05 and really enjoyed it. I was very touched when you dedicated "Glad To Be An American" to the veterans. I've been working for a local non-profit housing organization for nearly 3 years. Our main goal is to provide services and housing to homeless veterans, many of whom have substance abuse or mental health issues. Thank you so much for thinking of our veterans. Is Bob Kulick any relation to Bruce Kulice, former guitarist of Kiss. I've been a huge fan of Kiss for many years and will be seeing Bruce in his new band, Grand Funk Railroad, when they play at the same place you played. Keep up the great work and hope we'll get to see you perform again in the near future.
Thursday 07/21/2005 9:55:50am
Name: Mardi Salazar
Subject: Concert
E-Mail: mrodrig4@nycap.rr.com
City/State/Country: Albany, NY
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Saw you perform at a concert and enjoyed your music very much. Brought back some great memories. Love your music!
Wednesday 07/20/2005 9:42:33pm
Name: Jim
Subject: concert
E-Mail: hyde5011@msn.com
City/State/Country: albany ny
Referred By: Concert
Comments: concert was great tonight,not sure how the lovin spoonful played after seeing the Happenings
Wednesday 07/20/2005 3:10:09pm
Name: gil cravey
Subject: heard you on xm
E-Mail: mr347jacket@charter.net
City/State/Country: atlanta, ga.
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: heard you guys a couple of weeks ago on xm radio and i stayed in my car the entire time. it was great your songs franki valley and the beach boys and others. are you ever coming to atlanta or surrounding suburbs. you guys are great and brought back some fond memories. i am 44 and love the music . keep up the great work.
Tuesday 07/12/2005 3:07:00pm
Name: Helen Hormigos
Subject: You are the reason
E-Mail: helenhormigos@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: Philippines
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I really like your song You are the reason and I'm trying to look for the lyrics.
Monday 07/11/2005 11:58:52am
Name: Phil
Subject: XM Live Concert
E-Mail: psp6776@comcast.net
City/State/Country: Santa Barbara, CA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Fabulous - love the sound and renditions and variety - now off to order CDs. Thank you
Sunday 07/10/2005 12:38:06am
Name: Steve Bowles
Subject: Thanks
E-Mail: stephen.bowles@att.net
City/State/Country: Farmersville, Texas USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I heard your concert on XM Radio and thoroughly enjoyed the music. Thank you. Good luck in the future.
Sunday 07/10/2005 7:33:34am
Name: BUTCH AND MAUREEN HARRIS
Subject:
E-Mail: AH1852@AOL.COM
City/State/Country: MANHATTAN,KANSAS/USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: GREAT PROGRAM ON XMRADIO
Saturday 07/09/2005 9:12:53pm
Name: bart vittori
Subject:
E-Mail: bartvitt@aol.com
City/State/Country: chicago/illinois
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: your still fantastic!

 

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June

Tuesday 06/28/2005 10:29:59am
Name: frank hedglin
Subject: roll for the gold record
E-Mail: roll4thegold@aol.com
City/State/Country: clarks summit, pa. U.S.A.
Referred By: Concert
Comments: great show granduer of the seas. We chatted while I waited to purchase CD. Have game for you to see. Need your address to send. Continued success and good health. thank you!
Monday 06/27/2005 11:51:06am
Name: joe casalino
Subject: growing up with you guys
E-Mail: deepcjoe@yahoo.com<