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You guys are one of the reasons I started to play bass, and played in bands until disco chased me out. I do, however have some great memories, and still love " The Rain , The Park and other things ." . Thanks for imprinting that one on the soundtrack of my life..All the to you all. Jim shockley (Sr)

It's great to see a place that brings back such fond memories.. I'm 43 and listened to the cowsills as a child . i don't have a lot of wonderful memories of child hood but the music was my favorite as nothing could screw that up.. great to see your still around..still love to listen to your music.. nina

Ahh... Christmas in 1 day :)

I was blown-away by your story on ET. I had no idea the hardship the family endured. You even can play musical instruments. Back in your hey-day so many groups who couldn't play a lick used all studio musicians (sounds like today). The scene on ET where you guys we preforming The Rain, The Park ..... had me crying. I love that song. Always have from the first time I heard it. I'm a musician/music collector and have a mint copy of your 1st lp. Most of the people I hang with is in the mid 40's to 50's age bracket and are mainly musicians, artists or people who just like good music. So I DJ on the side and at a party that consisted of old Punkers, Metal Heads, Rockabillies, music hip people I was playing stuff like Gene Vincent, T-Rex, Ramones and I put on The Rain, The Park.. and the place went up for grabs. Totally boinkers. There's nothing like seeing a bunch of middle-aged guys singing the chorus part "I love the flower girl" After I played they wanted to hear it again. It got played a few more times that night. I started record collecting years ago and even as a teen I's pick-up the usual Beatles.Stones,Doors etc but I also would also pick-up the latest Cowsills lp. This blew other kids away. I was asked why and the reply was I just like'em. You guys got alot of fans out there. Just call us Cow-Heads I guess. Thanks for making life better. Willie B

Hey! Guys! Sing together again...Once more with feeling...

Was jest listening to Billy on ckua.com Great interview! Laid his heart on the line just like he does with his music. The rain the park and other things has been a fav since I was a kid in vancouver. although I haven't it heard since the mid 70's, it is a song that I shall never forget. Take care,

MY WHOLE FAMILY DID AND STILL DOES ABSOLUTELY LOVE AND ADORE ALL OF YOU....LORD HOW I REMEMBER YOUR FAMILY AT THE AUTO SHOWS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TX.. WE WERE AN ARMY BRAT FAMILY BUT MY FATHER HAD DESERTED US WHEN I WAS IN THE 3RD GRADE. I'M NOW 47 &1/2 YEARS OLD; I'D RECENTLY HEARD HE'D RETIRED QUITE WELL; YET NEVER CONTACTED NOR SUPPORTED US. MY MOM IS GOING THROUGH THE DEGENERATIVE BACK DISEASE THAT YOUR BROTHER IS GOING THROUGH. HOPING HER MEDICAID WILL COVER IT; WE'RE STILL A VERY POOR FAMILY BUT NOT IN THE LOVE DEPARTMENT!!!!!!!!!!! MY BROTHER CARL EUGENE DURBIN JR. GAVE SUSAN A HOMEMADE RING OUT OF DIFFERENT COLORED WIRES. I FOUND THE PICTURE YESTERDAY IN MY HOPE CHEST. HIS WIFE DIVORCED HIM 3 YEARS AGO AND HIS 2 GROWN KIDS TREAT HIM LIKE OH WELL IF YOU HAVE THE $ WHEN I NEED IT, THEN WE HAVE THE TIME TO COMEBY AND VISIT. I WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN SEND AND ENLARGEMENT TO YOU SUSAN AND HAVE YOU AUTOGRAPH IT TO MY BROTHER. HE LIKE I GET SO DOWN DURING THE HOLIDAYS. I'VE NOT BEEN MARRIED 3 YEARS ON MY 2ND MARRIAGE YET MY HUSBAND TOOK IT UPON HIMSELF TO STEAL FROM MY JOB WHILE I WAS OUT OF TOWN WITH MY MOM VISITING MY BROTHER AND HIS FAMILY. HE LEFT ME TO HANG....I LOST MY JOB JAN. 2004 AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND WORK. UNEMPLOYMENT SAYS I CANNOT PROVE I DIDN'T RECEIVE THEIR DECISION THEREFORE I'M NOT ENTITLED TO IT. THE POST OFFICE MESSES UP ALOT AND I NEVER RECEIVED IT. SORRY TO GET SIDE TRACKED BUT I FEEL LIKE I'VE KNOWN YA'LL FOREVER.... COULD I SEND PIC OF CARL EUGENE GIVING SUSAN THE RING ; AND HER CLEARLY CHECKING IT OUT---AND GET HER TO PLEASE SIGN THE PIC FOR ME?????? WOULD LOVE TO GIVE HIM THAT FOR CHRISTMAS AND TO CHEER HIM UP FOR A CHANGE.... I HAVE ALL OF THEIR 'ALBUMS' YES 'ALBUMS'!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO SORRY FOR ALL THAT THEY HAVE HAD TO GO THROUGH AND ENDURE; BUT I THANK GOD FOR THEM BECAUSE IT SURE TAKES ME BACK TO MUCH HAPPIER TIMES. LOVE YA'LL, DONNA K. DURBIN (HESS) 7730 GLENBRAE HOUSTON, TX. 77061 713-643-4561 CELL#: 713-851-3357 MOM'S #: 713-468-7678

I saw the special that Entertainment Tonight ran on you (12/11/04). Even though I was so young at your peak, I do have a Greatest Hits vinyl in my music collection. Once in a while, I do play it (Yes! Once in a while, I do spin my turn table!) . Now I'll probably see if your best is available on CD.

Just saw a newsclip about the family doing a show to raise money for one of their sibling who was having health problems. Why don't the Cowsills do a nostalgia tour. I would bet you would do well; I know I would go hear the band as like many little preteen girls, I just loooooovvvvved the Cowsills. Now I am a middleaged Mom and it is a wonderful memory of my past. I bet lots of others feel the same. Think about it and I'll be looking forward to buying a ticket when I hear your tour announced.

I just saw Entertainment Tonight-Saturday, December 11th-I loved your music and I still do

Grew up with your music in Boston in late 60's and early 70's. Lots of good memories.

Just bumped into your web site I am a fan from long ago, my favorite song is "The Rain, flowers and other Things" truly a epic of the hippy era. I also loved all your other songs as well. When I hear them they take me way back, thanks for the memories.

I went to school with John at Hollywood professional school. Would love to say hello to John. I am the pianist . He took some lessons from my teacher Mrs. Lipton. He will remember me. Please ask him to get in touch. My best, Norman Krieger www.normankrieger.com

I saw a news brief on your fundraiser. It brought up that song Calendar Girl. Can't get it out of my mind.

I was very pleased to find this website! Talk about memories and age hahaha...condolensces to you with regard to your parents. I saw you in concert ..I can't even remember the year ( I am 43 ) at the Ohio State Fair. I always wondered also if the song Indian Lake had anything to do with Ohio. Many happy memories of your music. Disappointed though that every time someone does a piece on The Partridge Family television show you are not mentioned and the influence you had. What's up with that anyway?! Much happiness and success to you all! Greetings From Montana!

Hello Cowsills; I never heard of you, but at some point I read that the Partridge Family was based on you. So, I guess you're the real Partridge Family! I think that's really cool, and I think it's great that you worked up the initiative to make music and follow your dream. I've never heard your music but I'd like to do so at some point. I grew up (partially) in the 60s and for me there will always be a fondness for that era. Anyway, good luck! Maybe your kids will start their own music band one day. I wish I were back in the 60s right now...I'm feeling nostalgic...

So nice to find you guys again. As I can see like so many others, I had a huge crush on susan. I'v told my wife and kids about the Cowsills for years and BAM! there you are on TV during the playoffs. Keep it up. Hope to see you play the (Dixon May Fair) concert in the future. All the luck to Billy, still in love with susan, Jim.

Im 22 and was introduced to your music back when I was 16. I loved everything from Hair to the Rain the Park and Other Things. I am a child of the wrong generation, and just wanted to say that I love your music, and wish I could have been there back in your hay-day. Thanks for music that stands through time!!

Love Susan's New Website... Hi to All. Sincerely, The Twilley's (Dwigtht & Jan) Hope to see you at SXSW... www.DigitalMusicworks.com www.DwightTwilley.com

I enjoy listening to you music. Was the Indian Lake song written about the Indian Lake that's located in Ohio? If so have you ever been there?

I grew up looking for your music, as I wasn't quite old enough to know about you when you were performing. But I always called and still do, the radio stations that still take requests. I now have all of your albums, and Global too, which they are all terrific. Your music makes me happy, which is what it's all about, right? I'd love to hear a new live album from your talented bunch!! Just reading the songs that you did in the Memorial Concert, made me want a full 2Cd set of the roster!! Good health, and God Bless to all of you, and your loved ones. Forrest

I know this may sound impossible, silly and even far-fetched... but I was wondering if you would consider performing (simply as possible) in beautiful Wrightstown, PA (near Newtown), in beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania for our wedding in June. I'd be 44, my fiance 49, and it would make us so HAPPY (happy, happy). When I asked Carol to marry me, I only asked one thing after her answer, if she said YES. To have flowers in her hair. :o) And she said YES. So, that's about it. Thank you for warming our hearts through your many songs of love and joy, and if you decline, we will have you there in spirit on CD... but clearly not the same. Take GOOD Care. All My (our) Best- Michael "In Our Time, We ALL Shine" ;o).

saw you perform at euclid sr. high school. had to be in dec. of '68 or so. this was my first live concert. it was great. thanks for the memory.

I want to thank you for all the special memories you gave me during 1967 when you appeared on the Ed Sullivan show. That was also the impossible dream year of the Red Sox and that was a special time. You should get royalties from the Partridge Family! LOL!

Saw you perform at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas in 1970. You, that is the Cowsills, were waiting to come up to the main floor of the auditorium, standing on a stairwell from below, from a dressing room I'm guessing. I stood there two or three feet away, gawking, softdrink in my hand. Inside I felt giddy like a school girl at a Beatles concert. I was so delighted to be hearing The Cowsills in concert. But hey, I was a college student so I had to act cool. I wanted to ask for an autograph but that wouldn't seem cool either, so I just said "Hi", several of you said "Hi". There was an ackward silence for a few seconds, so then I slunk back to my seat and a few minutes later you all went on up upon the open stage to begin your performance. I'm curious whether any of you remember that? Wouldn't blame you if you didn't. One of a kajillion stops on one your many tours. Once on stage, one of you told the crowd that you were suprised at all the road signs in Kansas indicating all the colleges here there and elsewhere in Kansas. In 1967, I believe, when I was a freshman at another college in Kansas, Ottawa University, I heard on the radio for the first time "The Rain, The Park...". You folks had a unique sound, wonderful harmony, utilizing minor keys often in the vocal harmonies, is that correct? Anyway, that day alone in my little dormatory room, hearing that song for the first time reached inside of me. You know how some songs just grab you; strike a harmonious chord somehow within the listener. I was surprised and delighted to see you perform the other night at the Red Socks game. Very Best Wishes to you all, Howard L. Walker

I have to know if it is you guys singing in the best buy commerial. I was thinking it was and my husband insist that it is.

Remember the good times. I have had hip surgery too, plus other problems, and these lovely hurricanes. We managed to get up to Epcot to see the Beach Boys (we love Mike Love), and we saw one of the brothers sing. Who was that? Thank you. :) God Bless.

Just one question saw the Beach Boys concert last night, and there was a performer with them named JOHN COWSILL singing and playing. Could it be the John from the Cowsills singing group from the 1960's? The Beach Boys were great as usual, saw them 4 yrs. ago ...thanks, Carole

Hey guys. I really like your music. In fact, I am a total Cowsills freak!!! I hope you guys always have great music. Peace dogs. Justin Hunt

Hi gang, So happy to see you guys still creating new music. wish i could have been at those reunion gigs. if they ever come up again, please let me know. I play all of your old and new material on my community radio show, and especially dig the new Susan Cowsill demo cd she gave me after her stunning performance in Austin,Texas during the South By Southwest Music Festival. Want to turn all Cowsill fans on to one of my favorite musical websites- Spectropop. It's a website dedicated to the legendary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame producer - Phil Spector. However, it also documents other producers and artists that had the Spector-like sound to their recordings. There are numerous mentions of some of The Cowsill's recordings that are brought up by the many fans of this website. Anyway, keep in touch,and I just want to thank Barry Cowsill for his lengthy chat with me in the French Quarter where he regaled with with wonderful stories about the Cowsills great history. May You Stay Forever Young, Beatle Bob

I'm part of a military family living overseas. I just discovered your music and I think it is just wonderful. Feeling a little homesick for America, your music makes me feel very happy.

I happend to be up late last night and caught you on ACESS HOLLYWOOD. I was sorry to hear about Billy being sick. It isn't fun growing older. As my mother says: "It is censored growing old." The bones crack and you have aches in places you never knew were there until now. I grew up with you guys and have thought about you through the years. When my family and I drove through Rhode Island I thought about all of you. I think you are about the only group that I liked that I never saw in concert. Of course the groups I saw make me cool in my son's eyes and my daughter, who knows with her. My dad was a Navy Medic, but a little power makes a person dangerous. I was the only child and life wasn't easy at times even after I grew up. He'd bounce a quarter off my bed and until the day he died from lung cancer he complained about my inability to do hospital corners on the bed. Did it really matter in the course of human events? And now if a parent finds week in their kids room they aren't happy and don't throw them out of the house, I flushed it and told them no more. I would think after they watched father die tryingt to catch his breath they wouldn't go in that direction. We've all changed and had to grow up, that sucks too!! And now my two are off in college or will be soon. I hope the oldest eventually gets the concept of dorm room to your own apartment soon. I can hope. Seriously thanks for your wonderful music and if you ever get on the East Coast around Myrtle Beach, SC please let me know. I have worked in promotions, know the various telelvision stations (places to get free publicity and other things) newspapers and so forth. I'd be happy to help. Best of luck and God Bless you all. Anne L. Sanderlin

Hi; I happened to be watching ET a few days ago and I saw you guys come on talking about your brother Billy and about your lives. At first I was thinking "who are these people?", you know, because I've never been into music much. Well, when you started talking I was glued to the set. Seeing you was like watching a home movie, or hanging out at a bar and talking with some old friends. That's just something you don't see on TV, so it got my attention. So, I started looking up your songs on the web, and over and over it was like "Oh! I didn't know they did that song!!!". It turns out I knew your work, I'm 47, how could I not know it? The quality and wide range of you work attests to your ability, you all seem to breath music and it drips from you fingers. But that's not what sets you apart. Your songs are like prayers, or screams, or rallying cries, or the sounds of the wind in a lonely field. You guys play the sounds of the human soul, and that attests to your spirit of heart. And that is what sets you apart. Billy is lucky to have you all around him now in his time of trouble. I will do what I can to help, but given that I've been too sick to work for over a year now, I can't do much. God bless you all. Tony

I loved your music. Love to see you in concert. Will you be preforming close to Hartford, CT?

Dear Bob, Paul Barry, Susan and John, It was great seeing you (all together again), after 34 years!!!!! The concert was fantastic!!! I think it should be a yearly thing! You all look wonderful and sound better than ever!!! It's hard to believe that 34 years ago, my sisters and I would go up to your house on La Mesa, play on your trampoline,(Susan, censored, you were good at that)and the time we went horseback riding with Barry and John. Like Barry said to me at the concert, "all those horses wanted to do is to run back to the barn"! Wonderful memories... I brought my brother-in-law with me and he also had a great time and always has been a fan, like myself. I sincerely hope Bill gets better soon. Love ya all, Cindy Burt

I typed in COWSILLS for the heck of it and hey,there's actually something here about them! I'm not a huge fan but did like them back in the sixties when I was around 12 or so. Saw them play in Bridgeport,CT way back then,with my sister Debbie and good buddy Fizz...got autographs back stage and even gave my lovebeads to Barry. Ha. Just being nostalgic,here....Nice to know they still have alot of die-hard fans out there. Thanks for the memories,Ellayne

Hi Cousins, I'm glad everyone is doing well and Bill is recovering. My best to all of you. Janet

I had the wonderful experience of meeting Bud, Barbara, Susan, Bob/Nanci, Barry, John, and Paul at Berea College when they played there in 1970. The family put on a great concert!! I was just about 18 and starstruck!! Bud asked me how to get back to I-75, and I was so flustered I got completely tongue-tied and could not answer him!! They were the best and very fan-friendly!! I still play their music and will always be a Cowsills fan!!

Hi John, Was splendid to meet you in Calgary earlier this year. Wish I could make it to the El Ray fete too - had hoped perhaps to encounter the charming Ms.Hoffs. Anyway, best wishes for every success, and a sloppy kiss to brother Bill from all his Vancouver colleagues. Cheers LM

Sue, I still love youuu!!!!! Heard from Jan Rose? How about Carol Christianson? Valrie says Hi, Jennie is missing... looking for her. Has anyone seen the four muskateers? "George, Billybob, Mito, and me". Hope you find this message in a bottle. Love, Mark

I just heard that my buddy Billy Cowsill has been taken ill, and I wanted to send my prayers and deepest thoughts to him. I sincerely hope that you'll have a safe as well speedy recovery, and that you will soon be back performing once again. Billy you know that we all love you, and our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours in this time of great need. You have been a great friend, and friends come together and are united in times such as these. Keep the faith, and stay in touch and let me know what we can do to help...and we mean that from our heart to you and The Cowsills family. Love & Friendship Always, Billy Wolfe Personal Manager Gladys Horton Founder & Original Vocalist THE MARVELETTES Motown Records Artists 1960-1970 2004 VOCAL GROUP HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE 2000 R&B PIONEER AWARD 2000 R&R HALL OF FAME NOMIATEE 1998 SOUL AWARDS WINNER

HI! I REMEMBER PLAYING THE "WHISKY" IN THE 1960'S OPPISITE THE COWSILLS. MY GROUP THEN WAS "THE EVERPRESENT FULLNESS. RING A BELL? ANYWAY, I'M INTERESTED IN THE EL REY GIG. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. GOD BLESS... TERRY HAND [DRUMMER]

found old albums and 45 will cleaning out for a move to vegas all albums found including w the lincoln park and bills lp 45 found are disc jokey releases and susans 3 in ned of friend prophecy on my side indian lake rain and park hair collectors album dairy love american style poor baby path of love and candy kid does any one in family want these i am moving labor day and will mail these to you thank you sandy

Hey guys. How many fans can say this: We vacation at Lake George, NY each year. This year I drove the 1 hr. NW to "The" Indian Lake in the NY Adirondaks(sic). Guess what? Their only tavern still has a 50 year old juke-box and on it....the original 45 RPM of 'Indian Lake' written by Tony Romeo.

I was 14-15 when I first heard the band back in the late 60's. Had a big crush on Susan. Now I'm 50, still love the music and still have the crush. Keep playin and hope you come out this way.

Bob & Billie...Happy Birthday. Shirley Jones, Marty Ingels and I are looking forward to being at the 9/13th concert at The El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. Shirley is really looking forward to it. Cowsills and Partride...Hey better late than never. Right? Edward Lozzi, Publicist to Shirley Jones & Marty Ingels

The music is timeless; most of the Cowsill's music I've heard was recorded before I was born -- however, it strikes a chord everytime I hear it. Exquisite vocal harmonies -- one of my favorites. Your site is really done well. Saw Barry perform in Newport, RI several times last summer and he was kind enough to allow an aspiring musician the opportunity ( and experience) of playing live. Thank you, Barry. Keep the music going and have fun.

I saw the Cowsills in concert in 1968 at "HemisFair" in San Antonio; my mother's employer was one of events sponsors so she got us tickets and she personally met Barbara and got her autograph for me and my sister, at the time we were 8 and 10 years old and were thrilled. My mom always remarked on how gracious & kind Barbara was. I have their original albums, also tapes and CDs! God bless the Cowsills and hope John is doing allright.

I have bought a Compact Disc American Import of 'The Cowsills' & haven't stopped playing it. Their Vocal Harmonising is exquisite! I personally like the 'Flower Power' Phase of their career. Rock On!

The Cowsills have always been my favorite group. When I think about my childhood, I think about The Cowsills. Thank you for being there.

Oh yea I grew up in newport and use to go sledding at your house ,What a great time that was .Great site and nice to see you are all still around playin music.Hope to run into you some day take care.

hello wow been a long time since I camped at Idian lake those were the good ole days,Do you guys remember my brother dave that I think use to hang out with you at kings park,Hey suzzi I use to have a big crush on you.

Nice site. I have always enjoyed your music - I'm 45 now - and I am looking forward to hearing "GLOBAL" which I just ordered.

Loved your music. It could be listened to by anyone. Not like much of the stuff today put out by vulgar, no-talent want-to-bes. A Cowsill song on the radio puts a smile on my face, makes me sing along, and reminds me better, more innocent times. Please come to South Florida and perform. Would love to see ya. Thanks again for your music!

listen to your songs hope you come to the boston area

Hi John, I am at work listening to Pet Sounds and somehow got sidetracked and wound up on this site via the Beach Boys etc. I think you will remember my twin sister Sarah and I. We are friends with Dean Torrence and we used to hang out with the Jan and Dean gang years ago! Anyway I just thought I'd say hi! I own a 1950's/60's Kitschy Vintage Boutique in San Francisco called Lollipop Collectibles and Gifts and would love to have you stop by if you are ever in the City! I noticed you'll be in the area with the Beach Boys soon. Drop me a line and maybe we can see each other while you are here! I'd love to see Chris, Phil and Randall too-say hi to them for me! Jennifer

Hi,I've always liked your music since day 1! "Global" is awesome!When are you coming to Chicago!?

Bob- Just wanted to THANK YOU for a great set at the Pickwick on Friday. You were really in rare form!! Great crowd too! I was so thrilled to hear you do THE RAIN, THE PARK, AND OTHER THINGS. Never heard you do that live before....pure MAGIC!!! And thanks for doing a few other Cowsills songs. Really appreciated it. Oh, just a suggestion...the next time you do The Byrds and Dylan version of MR. TAMBORINE MAN, you may want to end it with the William Shatner version!! That would complete the trilogy. Anyway, you were terrific!! Looking forward to seeing you soon! -Rick Farmiloe

I was born just 6 months after Susan. Thus my earliest memory of a favorite song was when I was around 9: "We Can Fly". My second favorite Cowsills tune was "On My Side" when I was age 11. Have always lived in southern New England (Mass., Cape Cod, or southern CT) but have never heard of the band performing locally. :( My renewed interest in Cowsillmania was sparked by having recently acquired a promo video of "The Rain....Things". Have a nice day :)

I have been a fan for a long, long time. My all time favorite song would have to be The Rain, The Park & Other Things. You guys always knew how to harmonize well together.

I hope all of the Cowsills are well.Keep up the music you are really good.

Didn't even think of you all as still being around but I love listening to you. Take care and God Bless

I have been a fan of your music since the late 60's. One of the first 45"s I bought was Poor Baby. Great song ! It also brings back a lot of good memories. I think Global is fantastic! Y'all still have that sound. Take care.

Indian Lake is among the first songs my first portable mp3 player has had the pleasure of playing. As a 47 year old, Indain Lake sure sounds better than it did on AM radio, the medium of choice when Indian Lake was first releeased.

My late twin sister, Shawn loved your music, I like it because that is all she played when we were growing up. I found your music through a music company I joined, so I ordered The Millennim Collection. So now when I play it I think of my beloved other half. Thanks for the memories. Sherry Nevius

Hey Bob remember me 'member Pete Bunch well it was a long time ago. Anyway saw your site just thought I'ld say hi I am living here in vegas now working in the computer industry doin fine hope you all are too. Keep playin'that rock 'n roll. sincerely R.R.Rice

I listened to you all do you guys have a new CD out yet?

I grew up listening to your songs from my cousins down the road from us especially the song Hair. Evertime we played it or heard it on the radio we would sing our part and sing out loud we did and now everytime we get together and hear it or play the song we would sing and have our kids join in as well. It has taken nearly thirty years to actually put the faces to the voices behind those great songs and when I saw for the very first time pictures and photos of you guys on the web you guys were spunky back then like you are now. We still play your songs Thank You.

Saw you in 1970 at the U.S. Naval Hosptal in Corpus Christi, Tx. You sang on the ward I worked on. The patients and staff really enjoyed and appreciated it. Thanks, Dalton

love your songs, best to all of you

I've been a fan since the 70's.

THE COWSILLS ARE AWESOME

Driving home from my moms I heard the song Hair! Brought back a lot of childhood memories. I just had to look you up and see what everyone has been up to. Glad to see everyone is doing well with the music careers. I wondered if any one lived in RI any more. I noticed appearances only in Californa. Ever get into Ohio, send me an E-mail. Thanks for the memories today. GWB

I located a copy of your song "I Love the Flower Girl" and it sounds exactly like "The Rain, The Park and Other Things". Which is the correct one? Also, now that humankind is supposedly a little more culturally sensitive, do you ever get any flak for the Indian war whoops on "Indian Lake"? Do you omit that part when you perform it live today?

i was looking at your lp covers awwww side by side cover ..all brought back goosey bumps

Hey Everyone! Saw Bob at Fox and Hounds this past Saturday. What a great time!!! I'm a big Cowsills fan and have wanted to see Bob perform live for quite a while. I met and talked to him a couple of weeks ago and he couldn't have been nicer!! He even honored my request to plya WE CAN FLY. He said he couldn't believe I even knew what that song was!! Had him sign my cd booklet of one of my Cowsills albums. He sounds great solo, but with a full band, it was amazing!!! I talked to him briefly again and asked for another Cowsills song...which he kindly played. "This one's for Rick." I'm currently involved with doing some animation for a documentary on Brian Wilson. We are hoping that perhaps Brian can play at the benefit for Bill in September. Anyway, lots of really great people at these shows. Good vibrations all around. Count me as a 'regular' from now on!

To the older Cowsills...I come in peace from your distant past... I was in the Break-A-Ways and your Dad used to call my Dad (our manager) to get us to play at Bambi's (which we did on numerous occaisions.) Those were the good old days. eh? Sorry to hear about Bill. Hoping all else is well. Bud

Hi guys, mad fan of yours since I was knee high to... the TV. Big fan of the Partidge Family TV show and never knew it was you they were patterened after. Still a fan of the Hair generation tunes and will soon buy the new stuff, Global. Cant wait to hear it. Remember the band White Plains, well... I dont know them... Lol Keep an eye out for my movies if it ever gets greenlit, "Racer's Edge." peace out, mJ

Bob: You changed your email address! Tracey and I are coming to LA on June 19. Please eamil if you have time to get together; if you are playing at the pub, we will come see you! Later, PB

Thank you for this website. The cowsills are still my all-time favorite band. Very sorry about Bill's poor health. Definitly plan to buy the tape or DVD of the benefit concert that is being planned. It's nice to know that there are other Cowsill fans out there as well.

I don't know who is reading this but hopefully someone who is a family member. I was driving today listening to Dick Clarks "Rock,roll & remember" & they had on a Cowsills song & I thought that I would come home & type in the name & see what comes up. Well here I am. I was a huge fan of the Cowsills back in the day and I still turn the radio up when one of their songs comes on. I remember watching the tv specials when they were at the height of their popularity. Whoever is reading this could pass on my thanks to the family that when I hear their music that it takes me back to a special time in my life. Thanks Jim H.

Hello Cowsills, I have not been on this site fo so long. Man has it changed. I think I liked it better before but what ever gets it going that is important. Anyway, I hope you release all your muisc now that PF is coming back. I think you should release all you stuff on CD. And soon. Take care. A ture fan.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN! Love the Global CD. My Favorite song; FAR AWAY. You have inspired me to take guitar lessons. Wish me luck! I'll no doubt need it. Again a Very Happy Birthday Susan and I hope you will have many more!

You bring back alot of good feelings.

You guys are STILL AWESOME after all these years!(Good song title, eh Bob?) LOVED Global. Been a fan ever since the beginning. Keep up the happy!

I hope you have a happy birthday,Susan{I really love the music you and your family make.

A friend sent me one of your songs, The Rain,Park and other Things. It meant alot to me.

You were my first "Official" rock concert way back in I believe 1968 @ Oglebay Park outdoor Amphitheatre here in Wheeling, WV. Susan was Soooooooo cute....still is!

I am 6 years old and I am a fan of your songs. My aunt has always loved your group and saw one of your concerts in 1970 and now I am your biggest fan. I really like Susan's songs because I like her voice. I will always like you! I am hoping to get one of your T-Shirts for my birthday soon. Thank you for reading my note, Your biggest, newest fan, Jayna

Thanks for all the great tunes! Looking forward to more in the future!!

"The Rain, the Park, and other Things" always brings a tear to my eye. I was singing it in a bar tonight with three other Baby Boomers. Thank you for the memories.

I really enjoyed your music back in the 60's. Those were great times.

i just adore the cowsills...your biggest fan sandy

John, just saw you and the "Boys" in Red Bank, NJ tonight. It was a great show, we had a really good time. When I saw you, i turned to my wife and told her you looked familiar but i could'nt put a name to your face. It was'nt till I got home and looked it up that I realized who you were. As a fellow Rhode Islander {Pawtucket} I should have known who you were. Sorry, but i guess i"m going soft in my "old age". Again, great show, thanks for the memories. Be safe. Jay.

I was so happy to discover your web site I loved the Cowsills when I was growing up I remember going to see them at the Fonda fair when they first came out talk about a blast from the past I just when and found thier cd recently thanks for sharing all your pictures&things Nancy

Hey . . . . great site. My wife and I loved your music. Can honestly say whenever we hear it, it only brings back the happiest of memories, happier times. You guys were the greatest!

My father passed away last week and my childhood keeps coming back to me in flashes. I was crazy about Barry Cowsill when I was a teenager. I just thought it was nice that they are remembered on this website.

Great site!!!

I've been a fan since the 70's. Glad to have found your website. love ya!

we go back a lot of years here...i fell in love with u all when i was 11 yrs old ( 1969 ) i remember seeing u at The Michigan State Fair...i hope things are well with all of u...and with fans like us ...your music lives on...good luck to u all..Pixie

the first time i had ever heard of u guys was on some vh1 special. they played a clip of u guys from the 60s singing "i love the flower girl" and instantly recognized it as the song from jim carrey's dream sequence on dumb and dumber. is it true that the partridge family was based on the cowsills?

It was really great seeing you on the TVLand Awards! (Even though it was only for a couple of moments.) I have really loved hearing your music since I was still in my 'single digit' age. I would love to see you in concert. Do you have plans on coming up to Toronto any time? I think that you all would have a great time. I know I would. Take care of yourselves!

I love yourt music!! I always have!

I'm new to this site but remember seeing the couwsill at berea college in berea, ky years ago. I'm pleased to have found this site and wil now be a regular visitor. I'm still a cowsill fan. This site is delightful.

Wow when I heard one of your songs on radio@aol, I visited your website and boy did that bring back some memories,I remember seeing all of you at the Brockton Fair in the early 70's in MA .Thanks for the memories and what a great website good luck to all on all your endeavors

I remember listening to you sing "Hair" on Howard Stern's show and I couldn't believe how good you were live, not to mention how early it was. (I also can't believe how long ago that was!) You are very talented!!

Just reading this webpage and looking at your young faces in these pics just takes me back to when I first heard "The Rain, the Park & Other Things," and watched the video to "We Can Fly." I saw you perform in Wheeling WV, my hometown, and I thought "Wow!" I hope to see you perform again real soon. Thanks for having this website, and for letting me take a trip down memory lane.

Oh my gosh! When I was a little girl I wanted to be Susan Cowsill in the worst way! (We're the same age) Was trasfixed by the Kraft family specials & wished that my family wasn't poor so I could wear Susan Cowsill clothes. I figured if I had the jumpers, tights & pixie haircut I could be a stunt double or something. :) Anyway THANK YOU for some of my very best childhood memories.

As a native Newporter, and fan, I declare that the Cowsills and their music, besides our pineapple and motto: "HOPE", are our state's (R.I.) ambassadors of musical good will and talent. All the best!

Its great to know that everyone is doing fine. I have always been a fan of they're music as a child growing up in Pennsylvania. I remember the Cowsills visit to the York Fair.

I've been a long time fan, as well follower of THE Cowsills music. I've enjoyed a friendship with the group for years, and over the years have come to believe that their music could never die--it's welcome more now than ever before! It's fresh as well greatly entertaining, for all members of a family. The vocals have continued to be very uplifting, as well their concerts have always been soldout as fast as tickets are available! Thank you to THE COWSILLS, for continued good music. Billy Wolfe Personal Manager THE MARVELETTES featuring GLADYS HORTON FOUNDER/ORGINIAL LEAD VOCALIST Motown Records Recording Artists Box#443 Lewisburg, PA 17837-0443 USA

Hi Susan I just wanted to say Hi. I'm the Swiss guy you met at Pickwick in 1988. How is Bob doing? We did move up North to Washington State and are operating a campground at the coast. by by Ewald

I'm enjoying introducing your music to my kids. They love it just like we did. I remember seeing you perform on the Mike Douglas Show. We were so excited to see that being already big fans. Being kids / teens in the sixties in a big family made us really relate to the REAL rock and roll music family. Glad to see you are still enjoying your music because we certainly are! God Bless ya!

hi! i am happy to read that you actually do read your guestbook!(i'm sure many celebrities never do). anyway, i used to live in lafayette, la. and was familiar with bassist rob savoy, now with susan cowsill. he was really wonderful even way back then...i remember listening to "the rockin shapes" and i was hooked! anyway, i would like to say hello to him and the next time i'm in new orleans, i'll definately check out the susan cowsill band! i did and still do love you, the COWSILLS, ......from "i love the flower girl" to "hair," etc. i think, like every other kid i knew, there was a time when i thought it must be the coolest thing in the universe to be in the cowsills! they-YOU-were originals!!!and we all know there were plenty of imitators! hey susan!!! new orleans is not but about 4 hours from shreveport. would you consider bringing your band here for a gig? i don't know if you have a set fee, but i know quite a few venue owners and i KNOW that they would love to have you play here!!!please consider this and get back with me! also, do you and your band members have e-mail addresses where fans can write you individually? that would be very cool too!!! let me repeat the invite.....susan......PLEASE consider a gig "up north" in shreveport! and consider staying a few days! there are a number of cool places here to hang out and jam....and make lots of new fans!!!! anyway, take care and much love to all of the COWSILLS and the Susan Cowsill Band!!! PS...... you would make me EXTREMELY HAPPY if you would send me a personal e-mail. i would treasure it! i've been down lately, and an e-mail from any or all members of the COWSILLS, (the first FAMILY of rock!)would really pick me up! thanks!!!:) peace and love, brenda gleason

I have always been "in love" with Bill Cowsill and always will be...what a great place to his face once again :)

I've loved you guys since the early 60's and always will!The Beatles and the Cowsills are what made me get into music!Been doing it all my life.Melodic,upbeat,catchy hooks are in my blood.And all thanks to you! Global Rocks!!

This is a serious flashback! Really brings back some great memories. Still have photos "somewhere" from the early 70's...any of my "Cowsill buddies" - Deb C., Sandy K. - out there?? Would love to hear from you!

Howdy, guys! Just had to pop in and say how much I've loved your music since my childhood... Everytime I hear "TheRain, ThePark,& Other things" I remember the 1st time I heard it.. cruisin' in my neighbors red Ford Falcon on a sunny day in Tohickon Park.. Gosh! I can't hear that song and not smile! Glad you're still makin' music.. you still ROCK! My personal fave? Beautiful Beige.. Thanks for the happiness. Best of everything, Mick.

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