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Happy New Year...Happy New Century...Happy New Millenium.

just found this site. many times over the years I've thought and wondered about the Cowsills, mainly John. I always remember his birthday, March 2 and think of him. So much time has passed...I'm glad to read that he's doing well, and still singing! HE was my favorite! stay well. norma

I love this band more than any other, greatest harmonies ever!

I live in the land down under and I finally found myself a copy of your greatest hits on vinyl! I've been wanting The rain, the park and other things for ages. It would have to be one of the best songs ever! Well done on such an organized and spectacular website.

Hi Courtney!!! I'm at my moms and saw your note on the board Say hi to everyone, and c-ya at X-mas. -Tiff

Thanks for all the great tunes in the '60s...I'm glad to have found a Cowsill website...I've always wondered where ya'll went.

My wife Michele is a Coucill descendant which is linked to Cowsill. We are amateur genealogists and are interested in getting details of the ancestry of the Cowsill Singers as we believed they could be related. Could someone plese supply?

hi dad and mom and all who's reading this!! it's 10:25 and i'm in computer class. this is a great web site. see ya when i get home!! love- courtney

Isnt the Web wonderful? For so long, so many people thought they were the only remaining fans of various artist like the Cowsills. I have read the same comments on a variety of artist from Scott Walker (The Walker Brothers) to Gene Pitney. It is great to be able to communicate with people who still appreciate the beauty of "In Need of a Friend" or the joy of "We Can Fly". I have a demo copy of the new C.D. and it is excellent. I encourage you go to buy it. The songs and production are very 90's. The Cowsills are one of the very few groups to "comeback" and not sound like they just threw something together in a last ditch effort. Best of luck!!! Potemkin

INDIAN LAKE!!! TAKES ME WAY, WAY BACK...TO BETTER TIMES AND THE BEST MUSIC. POSSIBLY MY FIRST FAVOURITE SONG. THANKS FOR THE SITE

This might be old news for the veteran Cowsills fans, but I still thought I'd post this as an FYI. Last night I received the most recent catalog from Razor & Tie Entertainment ((800) 443-3555). Their catalog features the Cowsills first album and "Cowsills in Concert" both on c.d. and cassette.

I'm 34, and until recently I knew the Cowsills only for "The Rain, the Park and Other Things" and "Hair". I recently purchased the c.d. "The Best of the Cowsills" (Rebound Records 314 52 204-2). It contains some great songs! Still, I know absolutely nothing about the history of the band. Can someone fill me in on their history? Thanks!

I thought I was the only Cowsill fan left in the United States. I'm glad to see there are lots of us out there. Thanks for bringing me such joy from your music for all these years.

I was directed to this site by my very good friend, Barb in NY, whom I met first as a pen pal because we were both Cowsill fans (26 years ago). This is a terrific site and I've had such a fun time browsing through. My best wishes to the band on this new cd.

I love your music! Send me some free stuff about the band.

i thought everyone but me had forgotten the COWSILLS , guess that's what happens when you live in the 'boonies'. once in a while i'll get out the old records to play and remember. i'm glad some of you are still puttin' out music for us.

I've always loved your harmony.... just getting into the fact you're still appearing!!!! Please come so So Cal. You're wonderful!

This is a real blast. The Cowsills were an important part of my musical formation and their contribution to 60's rock cannot be denied!

Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

I was looking for a new desktop when I came across one for THE COWSILLS! What a blast from my past this is! I was so glad to see all this information about a band that I really liked when I was young. Thanks a bunch!

did you know theres a place called cowsill near Hadrian's wall, and cowsill dates back to before 1200a.d.? great site!

I really enjoyed browsing through this site. My daughters and I listened to The Cowsills in Concert this morning, so it brought back old memories. Thought I would check out the internet for some Cowsill Info.

Greetings to all from a Cowsill across the pond

IT'SICE TO KNOW THAT YOUR STILL AROUND AND KICKING. BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR NEW CD.

i just love this. thanks.

They were great.

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Yes, WMEX in Boston1510 !!

Name: Bettyanne
Email: Justpbk@aol.com
Date: 23 Oct 1998
Time: 01:51:43

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I can't believe that it has been 30 years, for me, as a "Cowsill" fan... where has the time gone? Of course, for the "record", I was a "infant", at the time...hahahaha... My first Cowsill concert was at the New Jersey state fair, in Trenton, Nj, then on to Allentown, Pa, for the state fair. I tried to see them at York,Pa., but our car broke down, outside, of York, and my family had to take a bus back to Philadelphia. We saw them at Lambertville, NJ, Pittsburgh, and of course "Steel Peir, Atlantic City, and Newport, RI.... (the Viking Hotel.. do you guy's remember it?) I am listenting to "Global" as I write this... and I am impressed how much all of you have "grown" as musicians and singer's, especially you Susan... you are very talented, and a very accomplished singer... I really love "Global"... Oh, one more thing from my memory... in Lambertville, I was with my friend Michelle, we will be friend's 30 year's next April, all of you got in the stationwagon from the show, after it was over, backing up, the car ran over her foot, and broke it. That is just one of the memories, that I have. I am so glad that that there is the web site... I feared that the "Cowsill's" were gone forever... Thankyou, Bettyanne

Name: Diane
Email: Bestwawa@aol.com
Date: 22 Oct 1998
Time: 19:57:21

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I had a great time tripping down memory lane!!! The art work on Cowsill far out does Robin Records!!! Kudos to Jo Malone for her imagination and her ability to capture the Cowsill spirit. It was a huge part of my years as a teen and I loved revisiting that time!!!!

Name: Sagi  Levek
Email: sagileve@netvision.net.il
Date: 18 Oct 1998
Time: 16:02:12

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"The Rain, The Park And Other Things" One of the best songs of this century Great stuff !!!

Name: Chris Philippsen
Email: philipsencris@hotmail.com
Date: 15 Oct 1998
Time: 10:45:10

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I love this website. This is the first time that I have visited this website. I could spend hours on it. I am so glad that Joe Comer introduced me to the website. I just heard of you guys not too long ago and right away I liked what I heard. I enjoy your music so much. You guys are GREAT!!! Keep it up. Sincerely, Chris Philippsen

Name: Debbie Gouveia
Email: adgouveia1@aol.com
Date: 08 Oct 1998
Time: 20:37:54

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Hey there fellow Cowsills fans -- like many of you, I was SOOOOO excited to have come across this site. I actually found it at work when a girlfriend suggested I look up someone from the past that I'd like to find out about -- well, guess who first came into mind!!! I bought my copy of Global on cassette, but when i saw the neat pictures from the site from the CD, I just had to get one of those too! If any of you haven't yet bought a copy -- you MUST get one TODAY!!! Gosh, it was like stepping back years and years the MINUTE it started. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it!! Every song touches you in a way only the Cowsills' music can.

I too fell in love with the Cowsills when I was about 12 and have LOVED them ever since. The ONLY scrapbook I've ever made and the ONLY clippings, etc. that I've treasured ALL these years (and yes, they were some pretty good ones) were of my favorite family. I finally got my chance to see them in concert in Elkhart, Indiana (I think that's where the state fair was that year -- and I can't remember the exact year -- 69?, 70?). When I saw the adorable red shorts jumper that Susie had on, well, I wouldn't rest till I got one of my own -- Mom had to make it.

Anyway -- on to the present (I could go on FOREVER about the past) is there anyone in the West SFV that goes to the Pickwick Pub when Bob, etc. are playing? I missed the two events at the churches recently (and it about broke my heart) -- would anyone be interested in getting up a group for future gigs there -- or anywhere around here??? My husband will go, but he doesn't have the same appreciation we all have, if you know what I mean. Let me know.

All my best to each and every Cowsill -- I adore you ALL and wish nothing but Health, Wealth and most importantly, Happiness!!

P.S. -- I was driving to work this morning and realized -- I'd LOVE to get a Cowsills bumper sticker for my car!! How about with the Global cover on it??? Any idea where I/we can get some??? Bye for now.

Name: Scott Wigginton
Email: BlueFlamme@aol.com
Date: 06 Oct 1998
Time: 17:09:06

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I'm glad i found your site. I'm currently writting a speach for my speach class and couldn't think of a topic. Then i heard "The Rain, The Park, and Other Things" play on our local(and only) Oldies station and decided what i'd do. So i found this site and another good site(www.srv.net/~roxtar/cowsills.html) and i am now going to do my informative speach about this band since they rock now like they've always rocked. Glad to find this web page since i can now verify a few of the items on the other web page i wasn't exactly sure about. Love the site.

~Scott Wigginton Yorktown Va

Name: carol
Email: JPClif@aol
Date: 04 Oct 1998
Time: 16:33:50

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I saw the article about Susan three weeks ago in the Star Ledger.. Great to see she's a MOM. I got in touch with one of my old buddies from the past and we talked about the Steel Pier and if we heard from anyone anymore. I lost touch with everyone but Peggy (my pal) from Maryland. I haven't seen her in over twenty years but I can still pick up the phone and talk to like I saw yesterday. She even chats with my husband (poor guy, but I love him). She laughs at my computer skills aor the lack of, I'm on a computer all day but not this kind of program so bear with me. WHO AM I? O'Connor orginally from Newark NJ but now out of there. I would live at the Steel Pier with the "C's" were there. Hung out with Linda d. Nancy W. Jodie, and of course Peggy B. Too many good times, laughs and tears. I have to end this now, my little boy (l8,freshman in college) wants the computer.

Name: Will Walton
Email: dino8@raex.com
Date: 02 Oct 1998
Time: 23:36:56

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Hi There! This is Will walton here! I think your web site is terrific with pleny of old pictures and nrw pictures. I think that all you Cowsills are terrific Entertainers! I have been a fan of yours for a long time. I'm glad to see you're still performing! Keep up the good work! i hope to see you all in person one day! I am from Carrollton,Ohio!

Very sincerly,

Will

Name: Carla Schmitt
Email: cpschmit@SWBell.net
Date: 06 Sep 1998
Time: 22:18:17

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nice site! I am glad I found it. What fun remembering the Cowsills and knowing they are still singing!!!

Name: dina
Email: ibfunwithu
Date: 05 Sep 1998
Time: 01:49:30

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GREAT WEBSITE!!!! the cowsills were a big part of my life in the late 60's and early 70's. then david cassidy took over in the latter 70's. it's great to get some scoop on people that touched so many people during that era. i'm saddened to hear that barry had a difficult time with the success of the band. i hope he can think of his experience as a positive one oppose to a negative one because his contributions made alot of people happy, specificly me. also, the fact is this website would not exist and those that visit it were touched by barry and the rest of the cowsills. if anybody knows how barry is doing or what happen to him, i would appreciate any information you may have on him or any member of the cowsill clan. thank you in advance and thanks to all who have taken the time to write (as i am doing, lol) to voice your feelings.

Name: Kim Larson- Masi
Email: Kimmejean@Aol.com
Date: 04 Sep 1998
Time: 21:43:17

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I just received GLOBAL. What a wonderful gift --goosebumps included. I lost my entire family this year and it has been tough ..t I am a possitive person. Listening to the harmony of the Cowsills brought back fond memories of youth which I am still too young to forget, thank you====.... . The Cowsills were a BIG part of my "tender" youth. I was lucky to see them in Chicago in 69..my mom baked a big cake for Bob and Dicks birthday and my dad led me behind the Chicago Auditorium to see if he could help get me get backstage to meet them. No such luck. We were like the pied pipers.Too many fans followed us. My mom worked so hard on that cake, knowing how much the Cowsills meant to me. Helping me MAKE a dream. I also carried a Hairy Red "IT" which Sue told me at a leter date that SueBarb ate. Later on my parents let me go to Peoria to see them for 3 days at the State Fair. If you can imagine the love I had for the Cowsillls I got to meet them. Sue and I hit the fair and had a blast. My husband loves Elvis and I tried to expalin, imagine metting Elvis and having FUN with him. The Cowsills always will keep a special place in my heart. I did the 16 magazine, many concerts and many, many pen-pals. I never thought of myself as a fan, more as a friend. They touched my life and Global is here....Last time I saw them was in Boston of 93. Time marches on but the ones that touch our heart remain there:forever Soooooooo cool. Smiling big after all this time. They were some great years*

Name: Dina
Email: DINJOWON@AOL.COM
Date: 04 Sep 1998
Time: 18:16:07

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this is a great website. thanks so much!!! i grew up loving the cowsills. i was deeply saddened when i heard about barbara's death. the cowsills was a big part of my life back then. they represented the good stuff in life and unfortunately, that stuff doesn't exist in today's society. it's sad that during the generations, society changes as well. the cowsills brought me YEARS of HAPPINESS. they inspired me to be the person i am today. i'm sorry to hear about barry. i don't know what strains his life has endured but i pray for him and hope that he is doing well. i can't imagine what stardom can do to a person. anyone that promotes good in the world should be proud not ashame. barry, if you read this, i would love to chat with you.

Name: Stefan From Sweden
Email: stefan.viljehammar@mbox301.swipnet.se
Date: 01 Sep 1998
Time: 03:38:31

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Hello! I'll thamk you for a great webpage and that you all are still well and back into music again. I have the first self titled album and "we can fly" and IIxII album and I love to listen to them. But what grieves me most is that there is no lyrics sheets. So I have started to try to listen and write down the lyrics, and it's not easy to hear it right. But now i´ve found lyrics to a few songs in the discography- page here. And to see what I thought I heared and what they really sung is very funny. But I would be glad if you could show the lyrics to all your songs.

Keep up and thanks again

/Stefan

Name: judy valentino
Email: camileprice@sprintmail.com
Date: 31 Aug 1998
Time: 18:29:43

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Playing on my mom's computer and I came across this! This is great - I had no idea there was so much on the Cowsills on the web. I hope to drop by often because I'm still a big fan and want to keep up.

Name: Kathy Yamamoto Harano
Email: Kathy.Harano@ucop.edu
Date: 31 Aug 1998
Time: 14:33:06

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What a blast from the past! I really enjoy this website and have bookmarked it for life...I've been dying to find out what they are doing these days....yes, they were my hearthrobs in the 70's...

Name: earl blakesley, jr.
Email: EBlakes297@aol.com
Date: 30 Aug 1998
Time: 10:34:55

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Hi! I've signed here before and have just purchased the Greatest Hits of the Cowsills. I had most of the original songs but as time goes by, things go. Anyway, I was disappointed that there was no info as to who sang what. Some I recognize immediately but there's one I can't. Could someone tell me who sang The Path Of Love? Thanks and greatly appreciated. Earl

Name: Melodie
Email: meledstick@aol.com
Date: 29 Aug 1998
Time: 13:18:38

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Found this place courtesy of a very nice gal who e-mails me Cowsills info on AOL. Looking forward to hearing the new GLOBAL CD. The first concert I ever went to was a Cowsills concert......more years ago than I sometimes care to remember!!!!! Needless to say, it's still one of the most memorable evenings of my young life! I still have my old Cowsills scrapbook and drag it out every now and then and look thru it. The pages (and there are a LOT of them!) are all yellowed now, and the sticky has worn off most of the tape, but I wouldn't take a million $$ for it! And John, if you happen by, YOU'RE STILL THE ONE BABE!!!!!

Name: Bob
Email:
Date: 28 Aug 1998
Time: 23:34:07

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I love HAIR!!!

Name: Sly Rose
Email: slyrose@ix.netcom.com
Date: 27 Aug 1998
Time: 16:52:39

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I've been a big fan of the family as long as I can remember! I used to recieve the fan club mailings regularly. I have been lucky enough to see the group together (Monkeefest, Chicago, 90 or 91), Bob solo in Venice, CA (met some fanclub members there), Susan with the "Drifters" in Chicago.

I am a guitarist and would like to know if anyone has Cowsills TAB out there!

Good to see fellow fans input!

Name: Linda
Email: LJTM1@aol.com
Date: 27 Aug 1998
Time: 09:31:15

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I have been a fan for over 30 years. When i was 10, i had a pretend wedding and John was my groom. That was in 1968.

Name: Sue Goodman Cohen
Email: Suecohen79@aol.com
Date: 27 Aug 1998
Time: 05:42:34

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Thanks for the blast from the past. One teenage highlight was when my sister Jane & I were hanging around outside the Cowsills' trailers at the Tewsbury (?) Mass. state fair and SUSIE walked out all by herself. She must have been 11 if I was 12. We were blown away and followed her. She walked to a hot dog stand and bought a hot dog and sat down and ate it. We snapped pictures of her scowling at us!! We sat at a nearby table and gawked and took more pictures. I think we even said "hi"!! Oh my god, it was the best. Since Jane was going to marry John, I took Barry. Did you know 16 Magazine still exists (I read it whan I take my kids to the orthodontist). Reading through this guest book reveals that I was not the only one taken by the Cowsills' hauntiing lyrics.

Name: Jan Allison & Dwight Twilley
Email: Twillex@aol.com
Date: 27 Aug 1998
Time: 05:08:53

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Cool page...We would love to hear the new CD. Dwight Twilley & Jan Allison 4308 S. Peoria Suite 642 Tulsa, OK. 74105

Nice to know that John remembers having a first wife. Hi To Lou & Paul as well as the rest of the Fam... Sincerely, J.A. & D. Twilley

Name: Jay Lane
Email: jlane21955@aol.com
Date: 26 Aug 1998
Time: 19:25:16

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I remember seeing the Cowsills for the first time in 1969 at York Fair in York,Pa with my sister Carol.We saw them again in 1971 in Atlantic City,NJ at the Steel Pier.A few years ago we caught their act here in Boston at Avalon.It was a benefit but I remember thinking back on being a teenager and how this does not seem like 30 years ago.

Name: MICHAEL & CHRISTIAN DEVINE
Email: tazewell.reed@mci2000.com
Date: 25 Aug 1998
Time: 21:12:32

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yo guys, remember the swedish meatballs at 611 indian ave the chevy carry all, and alligator rock,ingrid ringing her dinner bell during our football games in the field. all is well in clearwater and va.beach.

Name: Michele
Email: Copcam@aol.com
Date: 25 Aug 1998
Time: 12:04:49

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Great Website. Keep up the great work!

Name: Margie Benjamin
Email:
Date: 25 Aug 1998
Time: 11:57:10

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Growing up, my favorite things were watching Dark Shawdows, playing with my beloved doll Chatty Cathy and of course listening to The Cowsills. I used to wait with anticipation for the latest Teen Magazine to come out so that I could cut out their pictures (especially Johns') and paste them in my official Cowsill scrapbook. Eight years ago, I was lucky to see the Cowsills reunited in concert at a club in Boston. Then a couple years later, again in Newport. Since then, I have once again lost track of this wonderful group. Thank you so much for getting this site together. Now, I'll always be updated on their latest concerts, albums and current news.

Name: Diana
Email: dianiam@juno.com
Date: 24 Aug 1998
Time: 18:42:17

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My head's lost in the late sixties..mmmm, what a great site. Loved the whole group, they helped me escape from my dysfunctional family one song at a time. Sorry to read that the road's been a bit bumpy, It's good to see that you're all still musical; hey, a lot of other teen idols are touring, how 'bout it? Thanks for the great site, I'll be checking in.

Name: Shinji Kimura
Email: kimura@butaman.ne.jp
Date: 24 Aug 1998
Time: 02:01:38

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Hello! I'm very surprised and pleased to find the Cowsills' web page!! The Cowsills has been one of my favorite vocal group. "We can fly" is the greatest pop song I've ever heard. By the way, is "Global" album available even in Japan? Or is it better to buy it on the web CD shop? Thank You Shinji Kimura from Osaka, Japan

Name: deb hughes
Email: dystopia@earthlink.net
Date: 23 Aug 1998
Time: 16:02:17

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I was madly in love with Barry Cowsill when I was 13, living in the 'burbs of Detroit. This passionate teen-lust prompted me to do some strange things, including fight my parents to move to Santa Monica. I figured if only i lived close enough he'd fall madly in love with me, too! We never did move here when I was a kid -- but I finally moved to soCal when I was a grownup and never looked back at MoTown!

I was stunned to see The Cowsills listed on a banner driving down Ventura Boulevard last night (8/22/98) and am thrilled that I took the Boulevard and not the freeway. You gave me back my teenage years in one swift moment! I look forward to 8/29/98 at Pickwick's!

Maybe I can be 13 again for just a little while.

deb

Name: Rose
Email: RoseL1955@aol.com
Date: 19 Aug 1998
Time: 12:45:11

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Who Knew? I just attended the Teen Idol concert because my sister was a big Bobby Sherman fan, and it was very nostalgic - it got me thinking about my idols - The Cowsills, esp. Barry. So, I figured I'd check to see if anything came up. What a surprise to find this site. I share the feelings of Lizzie - I'm 43, married, with 2 children. I have remained curious over the years - not only about the Cowsills themselves, but about the fans who had their own network back in the late 60's/early 70's. I think I had 25 pen pals at one time! I'd spend all my money on stamps!! I became a fan at age 12 in 1967 when The Rain, the Park..... came out. My dream came true at age 16 when my friend's parents took me to Indiana to see the Cowsills and we got to meet them and take pictures. It was such a happy time for me. Times and priorities have certainly changed, but I still have a warm spot in my heart for those days and for the Cowsills, who helped me through those difficult pre-teen and early teen years. Thanks for the memories.

Name: Pat and Ike Newkerk
Email: sanichi@monumental.com
Date: 15 Aug 1998
Time: 20:23:25

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We were glad to catch up with all of you, glad everyone is doing well. Sorry to here about your parents. If you ever come to Va. any of you hope to see you. I liked one song that I never could get it is "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" sung by John.

Name: Zandra
Email: benzobabytalk@webtv.net
Date: 15 Aug 1998
Time: 19:01:24

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Hey..where do I start on this one..maybe, like, syncophants anonymous??I haunted the newsstand for those magazines, and clipped out every photo of John and Barry I could eyeball. Funny, Barry seemed brooding and John was kinda perpetually happy, and from the looks of things, that's pretty much how it turned out. Dover Mines was my favorite suicide song, and I'm pleased and eager to hear what Barry has put to (uh, it ain't vinyl, baby) CD these days. The Cowsills were my favorite group, the ones that started me on my journey to 700+ records and headphones to enter my alternative world. I've kept up with the collection through Goldmine, amassing weird stuff like Susan doing Muhammed's Radio in the 70's, all the EP's with the milk song, impossible years, and love, American style. Like most of the stuff you collect in your youth, I played all my Cowsills over and over and know every little nuance by heart, still. I just got this web-thingy, and tried the Cowsills, knowing darned well there would be nothing. Jeez. I am ooking forward to reliving my past (what price, therapy?) with the advent of Global. My friend sees Susie at SXSW every year and I always send him with an album to get autographed, which he never does. Guess that little chubby girl with the glasses is still there in the shadows... Feel free to e-mail, any subject. I'm the Chatty Cathy of the 70's. xxxzandra

Name: Cindy
Email: cat94560@aol.com
Date: 14 Aug 1998
Time: 20:59:52

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I had the BIGGEST crush on Paul and remember being a very devistated teenager when he got married to Mary.

Someday, I would love to meet him in person.

Name: Linda
Email: vinylfan@aol.com
Date: 14 Aug 1998
Time: 18:45:13

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Excellant site....Im 38 and always loved the Cowsills music.Have most of the records and CDS. Nice to see all the John fans here !! I still rememember those fab milk commercials and seeing the Cowsills on the Mike Douglas show sometime in 71 or so. Mike asked Barbara if the family enjoyed the Partridge family , which I have heard was based in part on the Cowsills. Barbara said "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".Im sad to hear of the passing of Barbara and Bud.

Nice site for a great group,Ill be back.

Name: patrick
Email:
Date: 13 Aug 1998
Time: 21:03:51

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very cool site. I wish every band from the 60's had a site this good!

Name: candi conn
Email: candieagle
Date: 13 Aug 1998
Time: 00:32:29

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nice pictures. haven't seen anything on the cowsills in a long time. had a crush on john.

Name: Mike McGuire
Email: mike984253@aol.com
Date: 06 Aug 1998
Time: 02:00:30

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I first saw The Cowsills on TV back in 1968 after coming from a four-year stay in Germany. We were staying at my grandmother's house before we got stationed in Omaha. I was 12 years old and was intrigued by their music (even at that young age). Over the years I came to appreciate their music. Though I generally despise "family" groups, The Cowsills were exceptional in their composition and style. Family groups like The Osmonds (Oy veh!) or The Jackson Five (argghhh) did not have the same musical talent or appeal of The Cowsills.

Name: Mario Licu
Email: unclemario@webtv.net
Date: 05 Aug 1998
Time: 01:27:09

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I surfed onto this page by chance. I was glad to see a report on Barry. I use to work with Barry in the mid 70's. He had a key to my house and slept on my couch becuase sometimes we had different work schedules. He was between apartments at the time. He also played bass for me when I went into a recording studio to record a song one time, just for fun. As well as guitar on another occasion. He is very fast and very good. If Barry sees this Email, a "Big Hello from Mario (who you worked with at Barbara's place)" "Hope you are well and God Bless. Mario

Name: Lizzie
Email:
Date: 01 Aug 1998
Time: 20:11:51

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I'm a Cowsills fan from *way back* but have matured just a little bit (*grin*) since the 1970's. . . .so I don't hold people on "pedastals" anymore! That leads me to my next question. . . .since the Cowsills and the majority of their fans are now of the "older, wiser and more mature" bunch, why don't the Cowsills send in a couple more pictures of their families and things, for this website? It seems like the Cowsills could help keep this website up by sending in some recent family pictures and things. I don't "swoon" over the band anymore but I do have many fond memories of them and my teenage years. It would be nice to see some recent pictures of them and their families and maybe hear a word or two from them via this website.

I'm not a little screaming fan anymore, who dreamed of marrying John Cowsill! I'm a 41 year old married woman with 3 children who would like to hear and see what's been happening in the Cowsills lives. . . .on an "adult" level.

Take care, Cowsill family, and will look forward to hearing more of your music.

Sincerely, Lizzie

Name: Don Guinan
Email: Donohono@aol.com
Date: 29 Jul 1998
Time: 21:09:08

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Great job on your site!

Have e-mailed several in the Russell, Brooks, Presley, side of the family so make sure they know about the site.

Good luck on new albums and all the rest!

Aloha: Don Guinan, Honolulu, Hi.

Name: Dawn Thorp
Email: dthorp@erols.com
Date: 26 Jul 1998
Time: 21:01:34

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HI...glad I found your site... My boyfriend is looking for a cd by the cowsills (which are very hard to find) and the song he cannot remember the name...but he thinks it has "flower girl" in it...can you help.....

Thanks,

DAWN

Name: R. Poland
Email: desert@frugal.com
Date: 24 Jul 1998
Time: 02:14:14

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Great site for one of the most underrated groups ever!! Loved them as a teen and still love them at 40. And I still pull out the old vinyls and 8 tracks and give them a listen occasionally. I'll check back regularly now that I know about the site. :-)

Name: Daniel Costello
Email: Costello.Daniel@mgh.harvard.edu
Date: 18 Jul 1998
Time: 14:40:12

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Guys,congratulations!! Back in the late 60's,when I heard your voices on the radio or on my record player,I always thought of you as my "best friends". Back in the early 90's i heard and read that all was not well behind the scenes back then,and I was very sad. But life goes on..you really DO have to forgive,even if you can't completely forget. I met Bob in Boston in the early 90's when the Cowsills were performing there. This was the first time I had ever seen them live,and they were great!! More success to you guys. Please keep singing and playing together. By the way,is Robin Records a Cowsill owned/operated label? if so...great idea!!.I can't wait for the release of the new cd.

Name: Joe Comer
Email: JOELCOMER@webtv.net
Date: 17 Jul 1998
Time: 16:34:50

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I am in seventh heaven. It's been many years now since I have felt this informed about the greatest band of all time. Apparently they have lost none of their magic. I'm dying to get caught up on all the C.D.'s and now since I have the info on them I will be able to-including the new one coming out in August. This is a group performers I liked so much I even named my pet dog (part poodle) after Suebar. This was the year (also another seventh heaven Cowsill time for me) that I saw them, got to meet them and basically spend the day and evening with them (backstage, no less) at the Vigo County Fair at Terre Haute, IN in August of 1970. If you would like to hear more on that please write me at my E-mail address. There are pictures that go along with the story, but unfortunately, I don't have a scanner. I would give my head of long, beautiful but thinning HAIR to see them live now, especially with the two wanderers-Bill and Barry. I didn't mean this to go on so long but when I get to talking about the C's it's hard to stop. Hope to hear from you soon!

Name: AnnMarie (DeCasse) Richard
Email: Amer7777@aol.com
Date: 09 Jul 1998
Time: 22:43:51

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I spent most of my teen years as a major Cowsill fan. Anyone out there from New England who was also a Tigerbeat? Anyone remember Mountain Park, Holyoke, MA? The Fox Theatre in Springfield, MA?? Those were the days. Newport shows? Seems so darn long ago.

I was saddened to hear about the deaths of Bud and Barbara. I still have so many wonderful memories of the times we shared with all of the Cowsills. I still have all of my Cowsill albums. I may still even have old milk advertisements. If I look in my mom's attic, I may find the many scrapbooks. Remember those red and white stripped jackets with the hats? Good lord! Silver Threads and Golden needles? The early days.. The rain the park..etc.. Tangerines anyone?

I just adored Barry and John.. We were all about the same age. Susie too!!! I wonder if they remember me? I still have all my old photo's. Anyone who wants to correspond, including Cowsills themself.. email me.. put Cowsill in the subject or I won't open it.

I have enjoyed the walk down memory lane..

AnnMarie

Name: Ginny Cook
Email: gcook@cybertours.com
Date: 04 Jul 1998
Time: 22:01:23

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It was great fun to find this web page. During the late sixties I remember reading all the teen magazines such as tiger Beat and 16 for anything about my favorite heartthrobs, The Cowsills! I also used to see them ever time they were at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, Massachusettes.

Name: Jon Lastra
Email: jon.lastra@bsis.com
Date: 01 Jul 1998
Time: 08:51:20

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I'm happy to know that the Cowsills live on. I still find my self humming 'the flower girl' song. Thank you for putting up a web page.

I think I may have met Bob, perhaps even worked w/him for a while if he's the same person we worked together at a travel agency in the 88/89 time frame.

Give him my best regards

Jon Lastra Charlotte North Carolina

Name: Bob Torres
Email: elvisbob@pacbell.net
Date: 30 Jun 1998
Time: 02:11:16

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It's good to hear that some new Cowsill music may be coming out. I am fortunate to hear Bob perform from time to time in the San Fernando Valley. He is a very talented and gifted guitar player and vocalist. Especially when he does some of the new stuff.

Name: Nenita
Email:
Date: 29 Jun 1998
Time: 16:38:44

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What a treat to find this site! I was a big Cowsills fan and loved Barry. Best wishes to all of the Cowsills in all they do!

Name: Kathy Riley
Email: kriley@pop.ashcc.uky.edu
Date: 24 Jun 1998
Time: 08:02:24

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I've been going to Indian Lake in Russells Point, Ohio since I was 7 yrs. old (I am 41 now). I looked on the internet to see if I could find the Indian Lake song and found this page. I've enjoyed it very much.

Name: Salia Lanoza
Email: Salia Nahl@AOL.com
Date: 22 Jun 1998
Time: 16:30:02

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Thank you so much for going to the trouble to create this web-site. After going 20-some years without hearing about the Cowsill and how they were doing, it was so refreshing to find this web-site. Of course I cried when I discovered that Barbara and Bud had died and that some of the Cowsills had had to suffer through the pains of divorce. I'm not sure I understand what happened that split the family up all of those years ago. I just pray that those hatchets are now buried, they've gotten a refill on their "satchels" and can now proceed II x II from here on out.

Name: janet-elizabeth
Email: tailhooker@worldnet.att.net
Date: 21 Jun 1998
Time: 10:13:40

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Second time I have tuned in to say " Hello ". Am much anxious to hear the new CD !! Much love and very best wishes to all of you Cowsills !

Name: Keith Osterberg
Email:
Date: 20 Jun 1998
Time: 23:49:18

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Like lots of 60s kids, I grew up wishing I could be a Cowsill. I had a huge crush on Susan (who replaced Hayley Mills in my heart.). I sent Susan a bracelet once. Bought every album from Captain Sad up to II by II. Lost touch after that. Glad to find this sight.

Name: Dale Lacey
Email: dalacey@aol.com
Date: 20 Jun 1998
Time: 22:05:07

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I first heard the Cowsills in the 60's.. I was in my 20's (I'm 55 - It'll save you from figuring it out). I was stationed in England, and being out of the States, we sometimes had to go by the picture on the album, (vinyl of course) and some liner notes. I took a chance and really loved the music. I bought a copy of all of the Cowsill albums the PX ever got in.

I don't have a phonograph that works, so sadly I haven't listened to the records lately.

I found the site quite by accident. I was visiting a site that had lyrics (actually fractured lyrics) like you thought the words were onething, and they turned out to be something different.

So on that site someone thought the words in "Indian Lake" were " At Indian Lake you'll be able to MATE the way the Indians do".

So I mentioned this to my wife, and she always thought the word was Mate instead of make. Which prompted me to see if the lyrics to other Cowsill songs were on the net, and viola! here I am.

I can't remember the song title, and I'm too lazy to go look it up on the album. (I think it's from Captain Sad and the Ship of Fools album) The real words are "Raise the bloody drawbridge cried Sir Harry, Tarry not a moment more" (at least that's what I think they are). My wife thought the words were "Take out the bloody Garbage cried Sir Harry...."

Anyway, it's nice to know the family is still at it. I had heard that the father ran off with the equipment or something, and left the Cowsills high and dry. And I didn't know any of them still performed.

They had a great sound, we turned up the volume and sang along!!

Too bad most of you never heard them!

Good Luck...

Dale...

Name: Toni
Email: Vana531@aol.com
Date: 13 Jun 1998
Time: 22:09:55

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This really takes me back. I haven't gone through the whole site yet, but I will. I've been wondering what happened to them. I was supposed to marry Barry! What happened?

Name: Jennifer
Email: junipersoup@hotmail.com
Date: 13 Jun 1998
Time: 06:34:59

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cool, colorful page. i am ashamed to say i am scarcely familiar w/ the cowsills. i just met susan yesterday, so i thought i'd check it out. :)

Name: Mooshie
Email: Mooshie_@webtv.net
Date: 11 Jun 1998
Time: 15:22:04

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Hello! I'm from Providence, RI. I just wanted you all to know how much I love The Cowsills! Their music always makes me feel happy!:-) I recently found a Cowsills album at a record show and I love it! Your Web site is way cool too!

Love,

Mooshie

Name: Lori
Email: LoloMojo@aol.com
Date: 09 Jun 1998
Time: 22:57:12

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Gosh, I'm in 70s heaven here!!! I thought I was one of a very small minority who had even HEARD of the Cowsills, much less LOVED them!!! (John, you were my first love <3) My parents were trained to call me from my room when the old Milk commercials came on... and I would not have survived without 16 Magazine and Tiger Beat!!! So, of course, my dad did not let me miss the big concert at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA. I was all of about 11, swooning...... So glad I've found you all again!!! LoloMojo in N.O.

Name: Debbie Honeycutt
Email: dkhoneycutt@earthlink.net
Date: 05 Jun 1998
Time: 19:52:31

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This is great, love the website. I have been searching for some time on updated info. I became a member of the Cowsill Fan Club back in 1968 and still have my $1.00 photo/info book and yellow colored picture of them standing on the edge of their house with paintbrushes and Barbara looking out the window. Barry and Bob were my favorites however, I loved them all. Please continue with the website it is great and made me feel 13 once again. Thanks! Please e-mail me anytime.

Name: Rick & Lou Ann Zulawski
Email: Zulu21@juno.com
Date: 05 Jun 1998
Time: 08:38:37

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We miss seeing you at Pickwick's Pub.....Bob.

Where are you playing now....??? If you are.

If you don't remember I'm Jim Fir's working buddy from Rocketdyne.

Good to see the web site is up... It's pretty fantastic. Lot of details about your family. Great site...

I noticed your getting a "little" grey...... Look's good...

Hope to see you soon..

Rick & Lou Ann

Name: Captain Sensible
Email: http://www.Geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Towers/4962/
Date: 30 May 1998
Time: 18:01:28

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Hello fellow Cowsills fans... While on tour in the US 20 years ago with the Damned someone turned me onto the wonderful Cowsills and I made a point of buying all of their smashing records. Not many Brits are Cowsills aware 'cos they didnt have the hits here but I do me bit for the cause... as you will find out if you check out me website. Best wishes... Capt, xxx

Name: Jeana McCown-Melton
Email: madmaxmail@webtv.net
Date: 30 May 1998
Time: 03:42:48

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Thank you for putting the effort into this page. I wrote somethng tonight my first time.It was fun.I had been looking for Cowsill info since we've been on line nothing till tonight .Thank you Jeana

Name: Norma
Email: mamalg@aol.com
Date: 28 May 1998
Time: 18:16:03

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Hi! Just wanted to tell you how cool it was finding this site. I LOVED your music when I was growing up. I had a mad crush on all, especially the drummer. Was great to find out what you are all doing now. Have a great life. :)

Name: Philip Cowsill
Email: oceanview@xtra.co.nz
Date: 28 May 1998
Time: 04:34:01

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Hi there from New Zealand. There is a thriving clan of Cowsills in New Zealand. I have a 2 brothers Mark and John. We all live in Auckland. Our sister Gabrielle lives in Vancouver, Canada.

Name: Nancy
Email: sbnb@prodigy.net
Date: 24 May 1998
Time: 02:06:19

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I love you all!!!! I'm an "old" fan (42 now) from the 16 and Flip magazine days. I still play my RECORDS (I still have them all). Yours was THE BEST harmony in the world. Even though I'm more Barry & John's age, Bob was always my favorite. And of course, sweet Sue. I miss Mini-Mom, and wish she were here to share in your new wave of success. However, I'm sure she knows. Can't wait to get the new CD. Best of luck with it. PS: LOVE your web site!!!!!!!! I'll be back to visit OFTEN.

Name: Jim Gordon
Email: jgordon@panetwork.com
Date: 22 May 1998
Time: 23:07:57

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The Cowsill's have a great sense of power pop music and the best vocals in the business!

Name: Mike Lambrose
Email: sheriff@xmission.com
Date: 22 May 1998
Time: 20:39:05

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I was surprised that you folks had a website, and I enjoyed looking around, cause I've often wondered what happened to you all. I still love your music. Best wishes to everyone. Peace & Love from one old hippie.

Name: Rosanne
Email: rpenley@henredon.com
Date: 18 May 1998
Time: 17:30:02

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Just wanted to sign in once more for the new guestbook! Everything looks great!

Name: CLAY (HAPPY)
Email: JB-PROD@WEBTV.NET
Date: 17 May 1998
Time: 21:53:16

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HELLO EVERYONE, JUST WANTED TO SAY WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU DID ON THIS WEB PAGE! TWO THUMBS UP........ MY FAVORITE SECTION IS THE SOUND BITES. (OH AND OF COURSE THE CHAT ROOM) WELL I LIKE THE WHERE ARE THEY NOW,HECK I LOVE THE WHOLE DARN THING!!! SEE YA SOON!!! CLAY (HAPPY)

Name: Scott Theabo
Email: bigblstr@aol.com
Date: 15 May 1998
Time: 14:26:54

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"Is It Any Wonder?" was a pleasant surprise when I first heard it on Yellow Pills. I was hoping for a full-length release in the same musical vein. Any chance?

Scott: You're in luck. "Is It Any Wonder?" and 10 more new Cowsills songs will be available on a brand new release titled GLOBAL.  Keep watching the web site for updates!

Name: Catherine Jordan
Email: jordance@ias.edu
Date: 15 May 1998
Time: 06:51:16

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This is so cool! I was a total Cowsill-freak as a teeny-bopper (I'm a year older than Susan). Spent a lot of time singing along with their records (and trying to save my allowance in order to buy them!)

Thanks for all the memories! I'll be back.

Catherine Jordan

Name: paul bailey 
Email: wendyb11@juno.com
Date: 15 May 1998
Time: 02:08:25

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This is marvelous! My wife Wendy and I just got 100 free hours of America On-Line! This was the first web site I looked for - it's fantastic! One suggestion - maybe you could print song lyrics at the request of the people who visit the site. What I wouldn't give for the words to "Make the Music Flow"! Hey Marsha - are you out there? You must've had something to do with all this.

Paul: Lyrics are being added to the site. Most of them are up for The Greatest Hits CD / LP now and more are coming.

Name: Michelle
Email: indianlake@earthlink.net
Date: 12 May 1998
Time: 17:09:01

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I love you guys, always will. Congratulations on all that I know you're going to have very soon. :-) Love Michelle

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