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Thank you for visiting with Charles Lyonhart!   Charles would love to hear from you so please feel free to Add to this guest book ! 

hi; my name is michael christian i've been in music in new york since the early sixties of the brill bldg. and was part of the n.y. scene with jimmy calvert, norman marzano; ritchie cordell and bo gentry, i had my first records out with these guys as my mentors. i   am so deeply saddened over the last year or so finding out of the passing of so many of my important teachers who i was always proud to call friends.      first of all i would like to extend my sincerest sympathies and support to the families of those gone.  especially ritchie cordell's  family and so many others such as terry formerly norman marzano's wife and marcella their daughter.  I will miss these people greatly,  i loved them all.  i am a minister now and my music is mostly contemporary christian of which i have done much recording over the last 20 years or so.  still always, i go back to many of the forms and methods i picked up working with calvert, marzano cordell gentry and those guys as well as some r and b legends i sat under while working at a-1 sound as a gopher in the sixties thru another old friend of mine jim reeves.  former columbia engineer of a large roster of columbia artists including simon and garfunkel, bobby vinton, tom rush, chambers bros, edgar winter, and so many many more.  the music business has changed so over the last 20 to 25 years and the generation that was then is fading and anew generation has emerged. music is constantly morphing and the most important thing is not to try to keep up with trends as keeping up with your own natural progression in the strengths and giftings of your own talents. self growth, not copying what someone else has done or trying to do your version of that but doing what is natural to you not paying attention to whether it is right or wrong to the masses.  it is a distinct honor to have been and still be a part of the generation that gave us an expanse that reached from r and b to woodstock folk and bubble gum.  maybe some day our proper place in history will truly be established and recognized.  god bless you all and keep playing on.  i will be praying for you all.   michael christian.
I would like to thank you for mentioning Ritchie Cordell's passing on your site.  I was married to one of his sidemen, Norman Marzano of the Tradewinds, and the Videls, and spent many happy years with Ritchie and Bo Gentry.  In fact, the money made from laying the tracks, both vocal and instrumental that was paid to Norman, ended up paying the hospital bill for our daughter, Marcella's delivery on May 27, 1968.  I have many wonderful memories of Ritchie, who was one of the most sensitive and sweetest guys you could ever want  to come through your door, and spend quality time with you.  He was truly one of the nicest people I ever knew.  I found out about  his passing on August 11th, when I called our long-time
friend, Barbara Anders, to tell her that Norman had passed away on August 9th.  This has been one hell of a year with the loss of so many, including Ray Charles.
It's always such a shock, because you never expect it to happen so soon.
Thank you for providing this opportunity to share my thoughts about Ritchie, and our part of the music world in New York City of 30 years ago.
Sincerely,
Terry Mauro [Marzano]
Culver City, CA
I just wanted to say WOW! your site is really good.timkae@aol.com>
LA, CA USA - Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 12:04:19 (MDT)
Good work- this is a nice site!
los angeles, CA - Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 04:41:29 (MDT)
Great music!
Tim <tim10@yahoo.com>
Ottawa, - Sunday, May 25, 2003 at 19:15:43 (MDT)

Nice site, really enjoyed reading it a lot.

22dayever@notsp4.org.uk
Saturday, May 03, 2003 at 11:52:00 (MDT)

Just happened to be in the area and thought I'd sign the guestbook
sonnerie <taha_4@yahoo.fr>
lyon, lyon france - Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 09:39:26 (MDT)

Great site! I like it.
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United States - Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 04:27:09 (MDT)

A great site. Very informative. thanks.
jamaal Laurence <jamaalic@hotmail.com>
Manchester, England - Friday, April 25, 2003 at 11:38:38 (MDT)

Greetings from Huston, TX. My name is Lisa. Let me thank you for such an informative site.
- Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 20:46:35 (MST)

Nice site. Easy to use.
Christina
- Monday, January 13, 2003 at 13:59:40 (MST)

Thanks for putting your guest book out for us to leave a message…it’s a big help. Thanks again ... :-) Bill
Bill
- Friday, January 10, 2003 at 14:23:53 (MST)

Lyonhart,you sing so beautiful... Eeo
Eeo Stubblefield <eeos@ulster.net>
- Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 07:18:43 (MST)

Keep up this great resource. I bookmark your site, best greetings ...
Kylie
- Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 11:23:05 (MST)

Thought I would sign! "There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written or badly written." Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900)
Ben
- Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 17:24:58 (MST)

Happy new year to everyone seeing this message!
Friesinger
- Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 12:13:56 (MST)

Merry Christmas! :o)
Logos
- Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 09:44:44 (MST)

Your site is great. I just happened to have a moment to surf the net and came across it. Thanks 4 the good informations I have found on your site. Many Greetings
Connor
- Sunday, December 22, 2002 at 12:07:21 (MST)

This is a very interesting website, I have added it in my favourites. If you want, you can visit my page too. Keep up the good work. Greetings David from d-f.tv
dsl-flatrate.tv
- Friday, December 20, 2002 at 11:20:43 (MST)

I was just surfing the web to see what others have done. I thought yours was cool so I figured I'd sign your guestbook and let you know.
Jennifer
- Monday, December 16, 2002 at 15:27:40 (MST)

It is nice to see that Charles is finally getting some of the attention and recognition that he so deserves. As a writer and performer of extraordinary capabilities, I always thought he would hit it "big" so to say. I had the honor and privilege to work with Charles in the early 70's and mid eighties. He produced some of my songs and it was a real treat to work with him. I wish him only the best. Go get em Lyonhart! A writer in the ranks of Zevon, Dylan and John Lennon!
Geoffrey Cassell <gcassell@hotmail.com>
New York, New York US - Monday, October 07, 2002 at 16:04:09 (MDT)

Hello everybody - Just wanted to wish you a great day ... :-)
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Frankfurt, Germany - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 15:44:16 (MDT)

As a musician who has played with Charles I am glad to see him getting some well deserved exposure. His songs do indeed have the ability to awaken that certain feeling in ones self to make the experience your own. Charlie, the site looks great. I hope to see you soon.....J
Jeff Streichert <djrummer@hotmail.com>
Sugarloaf, N.Y. USA - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 11:50:55 (MDT)

Greetings to you and your guests. Love what you’ve done with your site. As an educator I can say you have great communication skills.
Catherine
La Mesa, Ca US - Friday, July 12, 2002 at 02:47:01 (MDT)

hello. good to see things are well. i'd love to catch your set next time you're in nyc.
jon pozzuto <siamesejon@aol.com>
new york, ny usa - Monday, June 03, 2002 at 17:18:45 (MDT)

Loved to see your clear webpage finally and am proud to know you.
Ellen Luzy <LuzyEllen@aol.de>
Stuttgart, BW Germany - Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 12:22:45 (MDT)

I enjoy listening to Charles Lyonhart immensely. Why this man does not tour the country is a mystery that needs to be unfolded. He is what a genuine artist in every sense of the word. Like his mentors, Edgar Allan Poe, William Burroughs, Bob Dylan and Lenny Bruce, he makes us look at ourselves, question, pause and think about things most people don't want to think about. Sad as it may be he will probably be accessible to the masses long after his demise much like Emily Dickinson who is his eternal soullmate! I'm going down to the hard line just one mo time!
Britta Bush <bbush@aol.com>
Batesville, AK USA - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 17:05:44 (MST)

I love your music. Why can't I turn on my radio and hear Charles Lyonhart instead of 95% of the hip hop, crap and commercial trash that dominates the airwaves. So, you are not as pretty as Brittany Spears, you sure can write them!
Susan Colvert <scolvert@aol.com>
Queens, NY US - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 09:20:56 (MST)

Good graphics. Wish I did your work?
Catherine Lake
Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 18:54:54 (MST)

Charles is an artist who will hopefully be "discovered" in his lifetime. His work is top rate and I only wish that I could hear more of it played in the main stream. How does he write such lyrics?
Donald Parker
Fairfield, NJ USA - Friday, December 21, 2001 at 07:44:27 (MST)

Great site for a great guy! Good luck in all you do, Charles. I have a goal to one day hear "Shades of Black, Shades of Blue" live and in person! It's one of those songs that does something to your soul. I'm sure you'll write many more.
Joy Munsey
- Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 19:16:27 (MST)

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