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| Name: | Brian Ahern |
| E-mail address: | brianpahern@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I am so sorry to hear of the death of your friend Roy, may he rest in peace & I hope your memories of him give you comfort. |
| Name: | Brian Ahern |
| E-mail address: | brianpahern@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Jonathan, I just would like to say thank you for all the pleasure I have had from your music over the years. I have been to gigs in The 100 Club, The Marquee & in TCD in Dublin, all in the early to mid 70's & loved every minute. If you ever decide to play in Dublin I will be there to say hello. Best wishes to you & your family... Brian |
| Name: | Rene Murphy |
| E-mail address: | murphyr53@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just checking in, as I do periodically......and sad to read about the passing of Roy Redpath. Roy was in my class when we were in Primary School in Drogheda.......and later married a girl I was in boarding school with. In February this year I was at the launch of a book about the history of the school and several of the photos in it include Roy, Jonathan and myself......and another of Jon's friends Edwin Dukes, who now lives in Canada. |
| Name: | Gerald Sables |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | It is with great sadness that I received the news that Jonathan's long time friend Roy Redpath has passed away, Jonathan had known Roy since they were at school together. The funeral with be in Dublin on Monday. Our sympathies are with his family and friends at this sad time
Regards Gerald |
| Name: | Kitt C . Delaney |
| E-mail address: | christopherbanjo2@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.christopherdelaney.com |
| Comments: | Hi There , I am looking for the words of "She's Got Me" And "Without an E" Recorded in 67/8 by Jonathan , I can't find them anywhere , I do remember a few words of both of them but need all the words, Anyone got them ? Chris. |
| Name: | Kitt C . Delaney |
| E-mail address: | christopherbanjo2@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.christopherdelaney.com |
| Comments: | Hi There , I am looking for the words of "She's Got Me" And "Without an E" Recorded in 67/8 by Jonathan , I can't find them anywhere , I do remember a few words of both of them but need all the words, Anyone got them ? Chris. |
| Name: | Lynn |
| E-mail address: | l.e.green@warwick.ac.uk |
| Comments: | Hi
It looks like I've got the rare copy of the 'Portuguese' version of Jonathan Kelly's 'Twice Around the Houses'. Unfortunately it's a bit scratched (not down to me, though think they're mainly surface scratches. Just wondered what the value is? Not sure I'd want to sell though as it's kind of got a lot of sentimental value, but maybe it's possible to 'repair'? Just been successful in ordering a DVD from Amazon after several attempts at searching for a replacement. Great to find a website dedicated to Jonathan Kelly. I loved the album at the time and so pleased to have found the DVD, though it won't have the same 'feel' to it, or sentimental value. |
| Name: | Andy Towell |
| E-mail address: | andy705@btinternet.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.endlessrecords.moonfruit.com |
| Comments: | I have just found volume 1 of the bootleg series,I have it on now. How good is this?? To be there in the 70's and see Jon in his heyday....Not that his heyday isn't now,he's still as good as ever. I hope everything is OK,Jonathan and all are well. |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | sir_francis_weston@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Long time since I last wrote but my love of your music remains undiminished. I regard it as a wonderful moment in my life when you re-surfaced after so many years and thanks of course to Gerald and Rosy we once more got a glimpse of one of the most naturally talented singer-songwriters popular music has ever had the pleasure of embracing. |
| Name: | ray courtney |
| E-mail address: | r348144@aol.com |
| Comments: | i would like to say at minute listening to JK SUPER |
| Name: | Andy Millson |
| E-mail address: | andymillson@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi, I've never had the privalage to see jonathan live. I first heard twice arround the houses at a friends place in the late 80s and then spent the next 10 years trying to find a copy of my own.
I just wanted to say thank you for making the world a better place with your music. Whenever i feel down I put on one of your albums and they never fail to cheer me up. Hope you change your mind and play another gig but if not a guess i will be Alright till then. |
| Name: | Betty Ann Martin |
| E-mail address: | dancetimenow@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Jonathan and Gerald,
Haven't posted for a while. Hope you are both keeping well. From The Liberty Hall Nights in Dublin, in the late 60's (what a trance I used to be in listening to Jon) - I remember a friend of his called Roy Redpath...i'm sure he came from Drogheda too. If I can recall he was a photographer. I know Gerald you were looking for old footage. Maybe Jon if you remember Roy he may have taken some photos....hear's hoping. But tracking Roy down may be difficult. All best wishes to you Jon, Lexie and family, and to you Gerald, Rosy and family too. Betty xxx |
| Name: | bodhru okru |
| E-mail address: | bodhruokru@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Jonathan... I only ever saw you live once... I was 16 years old... "Watchfield Free Festival", Oxfordshire, in 1975... My recollection was that there were barely 20 or 30 people in front of the small stage you were on (though my memory is probably skewed with time)... I remember shouting for "Godas" (which of course you played...)... Have only recently re-discovered "Wait Till They Change The Backdrop" (and "Twice Around The Houses") after not having heard them for at least 30 years or so... Had forgotten how good a songwriter you were... Loved hearing "Down On Me" again (such a beautiful song) and "Godas", etc... Just wanted to say hello... and to pass on my thanks for some beautiful songs... Best wishes to you... |
| Name: | cycletourleader |
| E-mail address: | cycletouroperator@aol.com |
| Comments: | The years may slip by but the music is as good as ever. Still listening to your music Jonathan and still loving your music. I used to sing "Rock you to sleep" to my wife and now have a beautiful grand daughter, a new generation of JK fans, who falls asleep in my arms listening to your lovely songs. |
| Name: | Andrew Davies |
| E-mail address: | annandgwen@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Oh and by the way, if I remember correctly - Mike Swinburn was the other bandit for "Godas ".
How are you Mike? |
| Name: | Andrew Davies |
| E-mail address: | annandgwen@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | I spent my teenage years listening and loving Johnathans music and lyrics. My great friend Dai Andrews introduced me to the music, I will always be grateful for that kindness. At 54 I can still sing many of the songs and still love listening to the albums - I wonder how many hundreds of times I've heard them?
My great sadness was that I had never seen the man live...and didn't think I ever would, but several years ago he started doing his tour for the fans and appeared in a festival in Porthcawl, South Wales. Mywife Ann who also adores Johnathans music and my old butty Dai Andrews and his wife Kath went to see him. It was night I will never forget .. Dai and I interrupted Johnathan as he was just finishing his fish and chips, we were welcomed and sat down for a chat - THIS IS LIKE AN ELVIS FAN MEETING ELVIS....! I was wowed by his courtesy and his humility, he said quite a few times that he was amazed that anyone remembered him... incredible for a fan to hear. His audience was very small, but were all dedicated to JK. His performance was a bit rusty - asked for help with some of the lyrics - NO ONE CARED A BIT, THE MAN WAS THERE - TALKING TO US ....and then it happened .... he wanted two menbers of the audience to come up and be the bandits in "Godas" after trampling 30 or 40 women and children I made it...I MADE IT....I WAS ON STAGE WITH JOHNATHEN KELLY...WHAT A MOMENT. JK was kind and generous and we had a ball - I've sung with my musical hero ... how many Elvis fans can say that WOW...! Just to cap the night off I had asked JK to dedicate "Rock you to sleep" to my wife - it's our song --- no , no it's ours - not yours....! He did it !!!! We chatted a little afterwards and finally left the man in peace - an unrepeatable night, which I guess JK won't even remember - BUT WE'LL NEVER FORGET. Johnathan, your music has been a part of our lives for a very long time, I am so gratful to have met you and watched your wonderful performance - if EVER I win the lottery I'll pay you a large sum of money to do another concert. Our VERY best wishes to you and yours your amazing. Andrew, Ann, Dai & Kath xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| Name: | Mike Swinburn |
| E-mail address: | mikeswinburn2000@yahoo.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://none |
| Comments: | I would like to echo Frank Weston's comments below. Our world is a poorer place in the absence of Jonathan's live appearances. He has touched many with his music and performances and it a great shame that he has arrived at his current position. Those of us fortunate enough to have seen some of his more recent gigs will also have been enchanted by his new material. All that we can hope is that this will, one day, become more widely available. In the meantime we still have the legacy of his earlier releases which sounds as fresh today as they did some 35 years ago.
I appreciate the purpose of this forum but would implore readers to check out a new artist that has come to my attention following an appearance on Janice Long's Radio 2 show earlier this week. Each time I listen to Jake Morley I am reminded of Jonathan. There is a sensitivity and soul to his music that is so often missing these days. Just have a listen to "Inside my Mind" - I promise you will not be disappointed. http://music.jakemorley.com/track/inside-my-mind Kind regards to all fellow JK fans - one man may not be right - but can all of us be wrong? Mike |
| Name: | John Brown |
| E-mail address: | www.johnbrown1000@hotmail.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://none |
| Comments: | Hi I simply enjoyed your music when it was happening and twice around the houses was a great pleasure to listen to and I will get it again soon,I have also played guitar since the late 60,s in various forms folk and acoustic tunes of various descriptions which gives me a bit of fun,I have now got a number of health issues which can be a downer at times but my bit music keeps me cheerful and your music contributed to that also I had to give up gigging but still play at home .Im not a religeous person but I suppose faith of some kind is important to all,.john B.
cheerful and is important to me so needless to say you contributed in your own way to that and I dont know what you do musically now but I hope y |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | sir_francis_weston@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hardly a day goes by when your music does not enter my life and make a dull day a day of dazzling light! You were the word smith of the highest order and without you we are lost.
Van Gough was to art what you are to music and now you have decided to ostracize yourself from the people that you seemed closest to is very sad. The king is dead. Long live the king. |
| Name: | David Newnham |
| E-mail address: | davidnewnham@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Full blast in the Gloucestershire countrside on an Autumnal day cant beat it JK love you man and your music |
| Name: | Roger-on-the-old-traps |
| E-mail address: | rogerontheoldtraps@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://rogerontheoldtraps.blogspot.com |
| Comments: | Hope all is well, Jonathan. Do you know a JW named Hugo Montgomery-Swan who fronts the band Swans In Flight and who owns Oyster House Publishing which publishes several music-related magazines including Acoustic Magazine, Bass Guitar Magazine, and Drummer Magazine? Check out my blog entitled "Six Degrees of Separation...or less" about meeting a good friend of Eric Clapton at my nephew's wedding. www.rogerontheoldtraps.blogspot.com |
| Name: | Julia! |
| E-mail address: | jules@smelliecats.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi,
I was born in 1974, and believe I have you to thank for my name! My parents first heard you sing around this time, and became fans. They loved 'Julia' and I remember hearing this (along with many other JK tracks)when I was small. I know my parents have seen you sing again in recent years, and have told you the story of how they named their first born after one of your songs! Sadly, I can no longer find this song to listen to...if you or anyone can suggest where I might be able to hear this song again, I would be very grateful. Had my parents opted for a night in all those years ago, I believe I would have been called 'Tamara' With warmest regards, Julia |
| Name: | Edwin Dukes |
| E-mail address: | ledukes@vip.net |
| Comments: | Jon,
Still listening to your music...love it...such a great composer and talent. Great memories of our childhood...a long time ago. It was an honour playing music with you. Love you forever. Edwin |
| Name: | Gipsy Bill |
| E-mail address: | gipsybill2@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | MESSAGE FOR JON LEDINGHAM!
Yo Jon, this is an old friend trying to contact you. I'm Gipsy Bill. Remember me from the days of "The Castle Inn"; when we gigged on the same programme? And Gerry Doyle? Came across this site and was very pleased. You always believed in me as a performer/singer, but sad to say it all ended for me by 1969. However, after 40-odd years I've decided to give another try. Hey man, would love to hear from you, we'd some good scenes together.My e-mail: gipsybill2@yahoo.com may Peace, Love and Happiness always be yours, Gipsy........ROCK ON! |
| Name: | Bill |
| E-mail address: | abhone@iname.com |
| Comments: | Decided to look up JK on Google after listening to TATH for the millionth time and was so pleased to find this website! I first saw him in Norwich supporting the Strawbs and was immediately a fan of his unique songs and delivery.
It would be great if he would perform again, but I also respect his wishes if that's not what interests him now. He has already left a great legacy in the records that he has made. JK - if you read this, best wishes and thanks. |
| Name: | Richard Malone |
| E-mail address: | richardandhilary@swiftbox.net |
| Comments: | How are things Johnny,
We moved back to Ireland from Spain,as there was no broadband,and our little sky system collapsed,shortly after I last spoke to you from Denia.How are you and family-you must nearly have all the windows in Wales cleaned by now!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you hear from Eddie at all? I had a friend in Spain called Terry Bennett and he fronted the Sassafras band when you managed Kate Bush.He did our sons wedding in Oliva and was fantastic.We used to go and meet him and wife Jenny at all the local gigs.Did you hear that Jackie Wilde (Marys Brother) died late last year. Keep in touch, Richard Malone |
| Name: | Andy hughes |
| E-mail address: | aphughes@mac.com |
| Comments: | Jonathon. Your music has been in my mind for forty years. I still have my copy of Twice around the Houses. All the songs are great but my extra special song of yours has always been "I used to know you' Thanks. Andy |
| Name: | Rene Murphy |
| E-mail address: | murphyr53@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I often wonder as I read the messages that come in to this site if Jonathon is the only person who doesn't read it! I went to primary school with Jon in the fifties ( yes, it WAS a long time ago I admit!) and was honoured when I discovered recently that he had written a song about me some years ago called 'Hours'.
Sadly as he has chosen not to perform anymore....despite the many requests from people who would love to see him back on stage where he belongs.....'my' song and so many others may be consigned to oblivion. What a talent, what a shame that those of us who would like to see him perform live and perhaps didn't appreciate his talent for what it was at the time, may not have that privilege. At least we can listen to him still, courtesy of Amazon! Thank you Gerald for taking the time and trouble to put together the JK website and if you ever persuade him to take to the stage again, I want to be the first to know! |
| Name: | STEVE BOYD |
| E-mail address: | gandalfnavvy@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | My God !
Jonathan are you still alive/still gigging /writing /recording? Worshipped All Around the Houses in the Seventies My mate just burnt a copy to replace my vinyl - so I owe you something for that ! It's still glorious/empathic music Hope you're keeping well Must explore the website now! Steve (Mold North Wales) |
| Name: | Peter Warburton |
| E-mail address: | peter.warburton@bt.com |
| Comments: | I remember seeing Jonathan for the first time in 1970 at a folk club in Hendon. It was in a rugby club under the M1, I think it is called Copthall now, and Jasper Carrott was a regular there.
In the middle of the set the strap on JK's guitar broke and the guitar smashed on the floor. He just said quietly "anyone got a spare guitar". It turned out he had borrowed it from a friend and did not know if it was insured. Jonathan - if you read this - was it covered ? |
| Name: | john hodgkinson |
| E-mail address: | jh001m1805@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi, I first saw JK at Lincoln's Great Western Festival in 1972.About 2 or 3 years later, a friend and I interviewed him for a programme on BBC Radio Merseyside called Around The Edges.
I've got a 7 inch demo of Make A Stranger Your Friend c/w Daddy Don't Take Me Down Fishing No More it's on a green Parlophone label and is dated 1970. Kind regards John D Hodgkinson |
| Name: | Bill Rogers |
| E-mail address: | roy.rogers10@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Jonathan:
I saw you at the old Lanchester Poly, Coventry in 1974/75 (I think). Your performance was amazing and I was totally hooked on your music. If I was ever invited on to Dessert Island Disks, at leat four of your songs would be included. In my book you're up there with the very best. Just hope I get the chance to see you perform again. Wishing you and your family all the very best for the coming year. Bill Rogers |
| Name: | Tony Hulme |
| E-mail address: | tony_hulme@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hallo Jon!! I did a few gigs with you in the early 70s as one half of a duo called Evensong. We shared management with the late David McWlliams and I thought that "Madelaine" was one of the best songs I'd ever heard - and I still do. Great to see you back up on stage.
Take care - and have a great Christmas Tony Hulme |
| Name: | Wayne Powys |
| E-mail address: | powysfamily@optusnet.com.au |
| Comments: | Hi Jonathon
I saw you perform at the Afan valley Folk Club in the early 70's and I subsequently bought three of your vinyl albums, I was that impressed! I have started putting all my vinyl's onto digital media recently and of course, I came accross yours and the recollections came right back. So, I 'Googled' your name and found your web site. I must say it's great to read about you and learn you still perform! I count a number of your songs as my favourites ofa ll time. All the best, Wayne Perth, WA |
| Name: | cathy GIORGI |
| E-mail address: | cathygiorgi@sky.com |
| Comments: | I've always kept a poem you wrote me. It's meant so much to me, a becon in the dark. You might remember geof and joy lakeman ? (i'm joys sister). at the time you lived with tim staffell and i loved to visit you both and enjoy your incredible talent. If ever you're in eastbourne please visit. my adorable italian husband has a hotel. precious people and such precious memories. take care, love cathyxxx |
| Name: | David Coxell |
| E-mail address: | dcoxell@globalnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Jon:
The music still matters. People still care. Keep the faith, whatever it may be. Regards, Incompetent tabber. |
| Name: | Sylvia Cheevers |
| E-mail address: | scheevers@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | How lovely to hear about you again! I remember seeing you at the Centre Hotel in Liverpool in about 1971/72 with my friend Pauline - I think it was a Folk Festival on for 2 days - Madeline is still one of my favourite songs. |
| Name: | Gerwyn Miles of south wales |
| E-mail address: | gerwyn.miles@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi jonathan i saw you at the roundhouse many years ago it blew me away,when are you going to come to wales to inspire us again,rock on jon. |
| Name: | Helen Lowles-Hourigan |
| E-mail address: | hlowleshou@aol.com |
| Comments: | I googled Twice Around the Houses and found your website. I wish I'd known that Jon had been performing again. If there are any more gigs (please) can you let me know?
TATH has always been one of my most favourite albums - Thank-you for the music. Helen |
| Name: | Ann B |
| E-mail address: | phoenixbeeks@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi,
Just discovered this website. It's great to find some info about JK after all these years. I'm ^gutted^ I missed the concerts in recent years. I have such fond memories of the early seventies, discovering your music. Twice and backdrop were very well played discs. Fond memories too of going with a big gang of mates to see you at the Hull City Hall. Best wishes to you and your family. Ann |
| Name: | Edwin Dukes |
| E-mail address: | ledukes@vip.net |
| Comments: | Dear Jon,
We had many good years together. Fishing in the River Nanny, Playing our Ukeleles on your parents steps and playing music together. You were and are such a great talented artist. Keep it up Edwin |
| Name: | Steve Rostron |
| E-mail address: | steve.rostron1@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | To my all-time favourite songwriter, Jonathan Kelly. Are you still around? Still gigging? I would love to hear you sing again. Steve Rostron (ex Lonesome Travellers and Group 3) |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | Sir_francis_weston@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | It seems like it is not just me that misses you so much Jon. Judging by the recent messages people are re-discovering you all the time!
You will always be to me the most talented singer-songwriter never to have realized the heady heights of a Dylan or a Springsteen but who had the undoubted artistic wherewithal to stand proudly on the same musical plateau. |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | Sir_francis_weston@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | It seems like it is not just me that misses you so much Jon. Judging by the recent messages people are re-discovering you all the time!
You will always be to me the most talented singer-songwriter never to have realized the heady heights of a Dylan or a Springsteen but who had the undoubted artistic wherewithal to stand proudly on the same musical plateau. |
| Name: | Mick Conlin |
| E-mail address: | mickconlin@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mickconlin.webs.com |
| Comments: | Hi, Jonathan
Hope you're doin' well. Just thought I'd let you know I have a new site. Thought maybe you'd like to join? All the best Mick http://mickconlin.webs.com/apps/auth/signup?next= |
| Name: | Steve Ives |
| E-mail address: | gunner.ives@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Jonathan,
Just found your site and thoroughly enjoying it. Your music made a deep impression on me all those years ago, and you've always been there in the recesses of my mind. Never forgotten, just tucked away in a corner. I saw you for the first time in Watford with The Kinks as support band around 1972. Ok, I went to see the Kinks, but I came away having seen and heard an amazing and incredible talent. I bought your album TATH the following day. Sadly that has vanished over time, but upon listening to radio caroline I heard a Kinks number and there you were, waiting in my mind to reappear. I went straight onto the internet and bought TATH and WTTBDF. Superb. Thankyou for your music, your thoughts, your prescence. If by any chance you feel like performing, please give me notice and I would gladly fly over from Ireland to join you. Thank you again for your music. My best wishes to you and yours. Steve. |
| Name: | Alan Kemp |
| Comments: | Just found the site and just purchased the double CD which arrived this morning. What really happy memories this brings back to me, a real joy and pleasure - love to Jonathan and his family. |
| Name: | paul hayes |
| E-mail address: | p.hayes2@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | dear,jonathan
when are you doing a next gig. it would great? to see yourself in concert. or just to meet you in your local. |
| Name: | Gerald Rosy & Frazzle |
| Comments: | Hello,
Well what a glowing tribute, I have been thinking what I could say in reply and all that comes to me is a simple but very humble.....THANK YOU! |
| Name: | Gerald Rosy & Frazzle |
| Comments: | Hello,
Well what a glowing tribute, I have been thinking what I could say in reply and all that comes to me is a simple but very humble.....THANK YOU! |
| Name: | Dave Stringer, Oxford |
| E-mail address: | davidatmomentum@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Jon, Lexie, (and Gerald, Rosy and Frazzle)
On one of my regular visits to the site - hoping against hope that Jon might reconsider his position on live performances in some form or other - I realised I'd never posted a note here... So, this is to say a few "Thank You" messages. First, to Gerald for all his diligence and dogged hard work. Loyalty, persistence and your other fine qualities make knowing you a pleasure and a model for friendship. Importantly, to Jon, for the music, your friendship and the fun we had trolling around the folk clubs in the 70's. Well, thanks to my day job, you did most of the trolling! Then to God, for giving you a special blessing to touch people's lives and often change the way they think. See Deut. 8 : 18. He clearly gave the ability, Jon. Are you familiar with Graham Kendrick's work? And finally back to Gerald, for organising release of some 'live' recordings. Sure, the albums are great, but the sterility of the studio steals the immediacy, the adrenaline swap with an audience, the interpretation and the 'life' in many of the songs. If you don't yet own any of the early 'live' stuff, then be sure to order the bootleg! All in all, thanks for the memories, guys. Mainly because of its location, I was lucky to get many special visitors at my folk club from 1970-76 (The Shakespeare's Head, Carnaby Street, near Oxford Circus). We had Al stewart, Ralph McTell, Rod Stewart, Gerry Rafferty, Billy Connolly, Sandy Denny, Steve Goodman, Jasper Carrott and many others. Special nights indeed. But the most memorable, the nights we had to close the doors, the nights when if people passed out they were passed out over people's shoulders, the nights when even the landlord would allow lengthy over-runs, all belonged to Jonathan Kelly. Thank you, Jon! Dave Stringer |
| Name: | Gerald Rosy & Frazzle |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | If Frank Weston sees this or anyone who knows him, please can Frank get in touch as we are worried about him. |
| Name: | Colin Price |
| E-mail address: | pricecolin36@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great site, have been looking for guitar tabs for Cursed Anna for many years.
Rememeber seeing JK at a gig in Durham Uni early 70's great night. I'm not sure if its already mentioned on the site but can anyone remember JK playing on the Old Grey Whistle Test? I remember him saying he had just bought a new 12 string guitar. |
| Name: | John King |
| E-mail address: | william.king@bgsolicitors.com |
| Comments: | Like my other musical love of Lindisfarne Jonathan was best Live but how a 13 year old in Lincolnshire discovered J K and waited at the local record shop for each album ordered prior to release still baffles me a little espescially as all my friends were in to glam rock Bowie and then Punk! I am now slowly introducing friends to the music of both Music that has lasted and is as fresh now as it was when first performed The legacy is in the enduring nature of the music, brightened up the 3 day week and its brightening up this period of gloom as well. Thanks JK |
| Name: | The Burtons |
| E-mail address: | theburtons@alice.it |
| Comments: | Hi Jon & family
came across ur site and couldnt leave without saying hi...we are living in Italy now and many fond memories of playing with and learning from you Jonathan! Mum & dad (Roy & Penny) are visiting and send their love. If u ever come to Lake Garda area pls look us up! Much love to you all David Burton, Carmela, Oriana & Massimo |
| Name: | The Burtons |
| E-mail address: | theburtons@alice.it |
| Comments: | Hi Jonathan, Lexie & family
Came across ur site and couldnt leave without saying hi. Me and the ipswich Burtons have many fond memories of you all...me especially with the guitar playing! (Im still playing!) Anytime u find yourselves in Italy come and see us... Jahs blessings to all, David Burton & family (Carmela, Oriana & Max) PS mum & dad (Roy & Penny) r over here now and send love! |
| Name: | Gerald Webmaster |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Ron,
To answer your question no footage of Jonathan, either on video, film or even home movie is known to survive, it has all been destroyed or lost including the Old Grey whistle Test performances, I keep hoping somebody will find some, but so far nothing has turned up. All the best Gerald |
| Name: | ron wallace |
| E-mail address: | rwallace3@sky.com |
| Comments: | great to read the website and view the pictures of jk,is there any footage of jonathan performing on the old grey whistle test all those years ago. i remember the performance well,twice around the houses is one of my treasured albums, and i play the cd very often, thanks for the website and all your research, much appreciated. |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | superblue@versatel.nl |
| Comments: | The time for talking must stop...
It is time for action! If you like me adore the music of Jonathan Kelly and wait with anxious anticipation on a new release then it is about time all of us made it happen! Now if B.G.O. records can release four of his recordings then what's to say they will not release some more? What they need most of all I think is to hear from his fans, demanding more of his music! We have all seen him live of late and we all know just how good his new songs are so I urge you all to get writing to Beat Goes On records asking when his new songs are going to be released? The more of us that do it the greater the chance that the record company will sit up and listen. It stands to reason. They want sales and the more of us that show an interest the quicker they will react! If you really do love the music of J.K. you will respond to this and get the ball rolling. let's face it would you not be tempted to buy a new album with songs like this on it! * The Orange & The Green ( Eileen.) * Hummingbird * I've been Down That Road You're On * Mona & Me * Madeleine Re-visited * Peals Of Thunder * Young & Free * No words * A Friend Is A friend * Thank You And many, many, more. GET WRITING NOW! |
| Name: | Rene Murphy |
| E-mail address: | rene.murphy@homecall.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Jon, A blast from the past!!! Rene (Irene) Murphy nee Kilpatrick from Drogheda, now living in Northern Ireland. Often wondered what became of you,40+ years since we met I guess, a lot of water under the bridge for both of us. Reading all about the ups and downs in your life on the website, Bolton Street is a lifetime away, isn't it? Would love to hear from you sometime, take care Rene. |
| Name: | Tony |
| E-mail address: | karenandtony.hollick@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | It's been so long since Twice Around the Houses. It's great to find you again...memories of those songs.... |
| Name: | ken avis |
| E-mail address: | kenavis@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I'm very thrilled to have come across your website. Thanks for the dogged research and for bringing Jonathan back to the stage again.
Firt picked up an album in about '76 and it was alway a mystery to me. Such great music. Always on my turntable and I never found any info at all about who Jonathan Kelly's Outside were. Now, thanks to your work, I have some idea. I long ago left England and live in the US. I hope I get the chance to see Jonathan live either here or in the UK. |
| Name: | adam |
| E-mail address: | adamhenryhourican@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | its really great to see that jonathan is back doing what he does so well!twice around the houses has a really popular lp over here in ireland and i cant wait to get a copy on cd.cheers jon!good to see you back in the saddle again!!all the best!! adam |
| Name: | Dave Littlejohn |
| E-mail address: | ddrlit@bigpond.net.au |
| Comments: | Hi Gerald Love the Website .Do you think someone could please help me with a recording on cdr / tape of Jonathan's rare song Don't you believe it.? In Australia I cannot locate this track after many many searches.Please help Will pay generous fee
thanks & regards Dave |
| Name: | Joan Wright |
| E-mail address: | Joniwrght@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just wanted to add that I throughly enjoyed Jonathan's performance at Middlewich. It was such a treat to hear him play the grand piano too, and I am sure his voice is no different now than thirty years ago. I feel very previledged too that Jonathan came back to the Middlewich festival.. the church was a very interesting location, and I was doubtful how it would work.... but I soon made the judgement that it was a superb venue, as like Frank ( my brother) has said he got everyone's full attention, and it added a whole new dimension. I love the fact that Jonathan will sing whatever anyone requests, and I love the way he always has a few new ones which he treats us with. I do hope there will be another concert in the pipeline somewhere soon? What a brilliant night. I have limited access to the internet unfortunately , so this is the reason my comments are late, but I am still buzzing from the great evening ... he leaves such a great impression after each concert a delightfully talented guy.
Joan |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | Sir_frncis_weston@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | I have had the pleasure of seeing Jonathan perform at least four times in the last few years and yet every concert is a new experience. This gig was no exception and in a formal setting that because of the warmth of the man soon became very informal this was a hugely memorable nights entertainment. He seemed so at peace with the World and the acoustics and the intimacy of the surroundings made for a delightful musical cocktail.
It is a pity there were not so many people there but it some ways this is why it was so personal. In a church with no beer, people were fully focused and this aided Jon in his attempts to convey the quality of his writing and we all felt humbled and very honoured to have born witness to this exceptional event. Jonathan was at his most relaxed and free from the absence of a few drunken yobs perhaps a church is a fitting venue afterall? All I know is that I have never had so much fun in one for as long as I can remember! |
| Name: | Mike Cooper |
| E-mail address: | mikecoop@telus.net |
| Comments: | Just watched the Middlewich clips on you-tube. Many thanks to who-ever posts these. |
| Name: | Gerald Webmaster |
| Comments: | Hello Everyone,
Well Jonathan played Middlewich and it was certainly a memorable night, a memorable day for me in fact, due to various problems. It was a special night in wonderful surroundings which we really enjoyed and it was great to see Frank & Rung Weston again and our old friends Steve & Kath Brown whoose children preformed a duet with Jonathan, I'll be updating the site soon with photos and news from the gig, but I wondered if anyone who was there would like to write a review for the site? If I write it I'll be accused of being biased. All the best Gerald & Rosy |
| Name: | Webmaster |
| Comments: | Hello Everyone,
Today we will be sending out the latest JK newsletter, if you don't get it please let me know as we have had some emails bounce. Don't forget Jonathan will be playing the MIDDLEWICH FESTIVAL on Saturday June 14th. No other gigs are in the pipeline so SEE HIM WHILE YOU CAN! Hope to see you at the gig All the best Gerald |
| Name: | Betty (Ann) Martin |
| E-mail address: | dancetimenow@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Gerald,
Glad to get back on again. Middlewich I've just read is on for June. After 40 years, would love to see Jon again. Let me know, please, how I go about getting tickets etc. Was on over a year ago, and am keeping track of all. Gerald did try emailing but somehow it didn't send. Just keep up the great work, and thank you. Just finding your site last year, was so special. Betty |
| Name: | Gerald-Webmaster |
| Comments: | Hello Everybody,It's the morning after Jonathan's gig at Biddulph, I just want to thank everybody who attended the gig for making it such a great night and especially to Eric Cox (Promoter) and his collegues. I shall shortly be updating the website with Photos and news from the Gig. Don't forget that Jonathan will be playing the Middlewich festival on June 14th. See you there.
All the best Gerald & Rosy |
| Name: | Gerald Webmaster |
| E-mail address: | ric244@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Everybody.
Just a reminder that Jonathan will be appearing at the Biddulph Arms Hotel next week Wednesday 14th May. See you all there if you can make it! details of the gig can be found on the gig section of the Jonathan Kelly Website. There will also be a further opportunity to see him play at the Middlewich Festival on Saturday June 14th when he will have an grand piano available to play. Details from the Middlewich festival website: http://midfest.org.uk/mfab/ All the best Gerald & Rosy |
| Name: | Mike Cridland |
| E-mail address: | mike@allergill.f9.co.uk |
| Comments: | While clearing out some really old cassettes and transferring some to the hard drive I came across Twice Around The Houses which I am ashamed to say I nicked from a friend's vinyl copy which he had bought after we saw Jonathan at Sheffield University in 1972. Does this stand the test of time or what? Like many others have I wondered what became of Jonathan and as you do these days looked on Google and quickly discovered this fantastic web site. Well done Gerald! I hope I can get to see Jonathan soon. Have you considered the Picturedrome in Holmfirth? Great venue.
Best wishes Mike |
| Name: | Derek |
| E-mail address: | tomtribe99@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi
Thanks for your efforts in creating this site. I looked on the net a few years ago and it was as if Jonathan hadn't existed. Just wanted to say a big thankyou to Jonathan for the pleasure his music has given me. I saw Jonathan supporting the Strawbs at the Wyvern Theatre Swindon & I was totally entranced by him - voice & guitar perfection & I immeadiately went out & bought TATH - which still gets a vinyl airing from time to time. I also play guitar & Cursed Anna has been a party piece of mine ever since (a pale imitation though). I look forward to the possibilty of seeing/ hearing Jonathan again & must buy a copy of the 70's bootleg. Thankyou & Best Wishes - Derek |
| Name: | allan lee |
| E-mail address: | allanvallee @aol.com |
| Comments: | marvellous site thank you for the time and trouble to create it.have been looking for jonathan on the net for ten years hoping to find some gigs..but nothing .this is absolutely fantastic..saw him twice once at the navigation inn at wootten wawen..it was gentle folk i think you may have it in your list as alcaster..and also at the cherry trees in alcester a few years later..2 of the best gigs i have seen and ive seen hundreds..i seem to remember he always had trouble starting his songs..kept going off at a tangent..more gigs please jonathan..im away ironically in ireland the week of the biddulph one..otherwise i would have been there..wherever it is.thanks again.MORE GIGS please
ps another folkie who seems to have disappeared from the same era is dave cartwright anyone have any info |
| Name: | Webmaster |
| E-mail address: | ric244@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Everybody,
We have been getting quite a lot of bounces when we send out the JK newsletter if you did not get the latest edition of the JK newsletter sent out this week, then please could you contact me again with your email ASAP. Kindest regards Gerald |
| Name: | cycletourleader |
| E-mail address: | cycletourleader@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://outdoorseasy.com |
| Comments: | Hi Guys
Thanks first of all for the wonderful website. I have searched for years for news of Jonathan. I remember watching OGWT and Jonathan was the first of my musical heroes that my father approved of. Saw Jonathan at Darlington Civic with two friends whom I'd converted. I've been through the mill a bit in recent years and found that friends, family and music can get you up the highest mountains. You are a good man Jonathan and you have the power to brighten the darkest days. Peace and Love. |
| Name: | Murray & co |
| Comments: | Hi
Just discovered your brilliant website - as you can gather I'm a long time fan of Jonathan Kelly. Must admit it happened by accident. As a poor student in Liverpool in the early 70s, me and some colleagues discovered that the beer at the 2 +1 Folk Club held at what was then the Centre Hotel sold exceedingly cheap beer! It was £1 to get in and the beer was about the same price. We saw Jonathan several times there - the biggest shock was when he did a Dylan and went electric for 'Outside' He also started doing Mercy Mercy Me, an old Marvin Gaye song. We also saw Harvey Andrews & Graham Cooper, The Oldham Tinkers, Decameron and....Jasper Carrott with his guitar at the same venue . We all said to each other we didn't like the music but imagine the smiles when we discovered that all 4 of us had all gone out to buy Twice Around the Houses - Still got my original vinyl! Regards Murray |
| Name: | Webmaster |
| E-mail address: | ric244@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Everyone,
Here is a reminder that Jonathan will be playing at Biddulph Folk Club on Wednesday 14th May. Tickets are selling fast so don't delay get yours ASAP, if it's anything like Jonathan's last appearence there it will be a classic GIG! Contact Eric Cox: email: mysterycox@ntlworld.com or PHONE him: 01782 514896 All the best Gerald |
| Name: | Bob Hollingsworth |
| E-mail address: | bob.holling@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Jonathan - I cant begin to tell you how important your music was to me in my teenage years. I can remember being in the Roundhouse in 1972 you started on stage and the sound system died but you carried on and stormed the place we loved you for it.
Sligo Fayre, Madeleine and Cursed Anna are still my favorites and my teenage daughter is also a huge fan, every time we have one of her friends in the car they have to hear Anna. We cant make the gig on 14th May as she will be in the midst of her GCSE's but if you are doing another gig in June we will travel up from North London to be there, so please keep the site up to date so that I can book tickets. God bless mate |
| Name: | paul |
| E-mail address: | mattyp6gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello,
I am a jonathan kelly fan looking to get the song "don't you believe it" emailed to me so i can transfer it on to cd. I wonder f anyone might be willing to help me ? or do you know anyone personally who can do this for me please? Kindest regards Paul |
| Name: | Roger Kirkpatrick |
| E-mail address: | rogerontheoldtraps@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://myspace.com/slimchancethesurvivors |
| Comments: | I was hearing Paul Brady tell of his former band, The Johnstons, and some of the songs they recorded by other songwriters. I was pleased to hear him single out Jon Ledingham by name as one whose songs the Johnstons had covered. I would humbly suggest a joint performance by Jon Ledingham and my friend Chip Taylor, the next time Chip visits Wales. Chip is best known for composing WILD THING and ANGEL OF THE MORNING and for discovering James Taylor (no relation). For more info on Chip see www.trainwreckrecords.com |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | superblue@versatel.nl |
| Comments: | I do hope the New year brings new hope to our hope that Jonathan finally gets in the recording studio again to put down some of his excellent new songs. if he does here is my list of what I would like to see on a new c.d.
1. I've been Down That Road You're on. 2. Hummingbird. 3. Eileen. ( The Orange & The green.) 4. Outside. 5. Loneliness Of John South 6. It's what I am 7. Peels Of Thunder 8. Madeleine Re-Visited 9. Friends 10.Working. What an album that would be! |
| Name: | tony cavill |
| E-mail address: | tony-cavill@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi,
Can someone please let me know if JK is playing in or around Doncaster in the near or distant future? Like so many on here I saw him 30 odd years ago in Hull, on 2 seperate occasions and still listen to him on my old vinyls. Embarrassingly, I'm liable to recite the 'poem' of Ballad of cursed Anna, Richard Burton style, when egged on and sozzled but cannot sing for toffee, unlike JK who is brilliant. |
| Name: | Linda |
| E-mail address: | l.s.marshall@homecall.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Gerald
Thank you for your reply on My Space on behalf of Jonathan. I purchased Twice Round The Houses on CD form Mound Music in Edinburgh.......and have listened to it over and over and over again and again. It is just the best and I am so pleased to have it again after more than 34 years since I bought the original. So many memories revisited.... Great site here by the way! Best regards Linda |
| Name: | Ian Clarke |
| E-mail address: | insian2003@yahoo.com.au |
| Comments: | Gerald,
Just a quick message to wish you all the best with the search for original video material, surely someone must have recorded and kept the OGWT session? (Although if the BBC didn't even keep it....well, who knows)! I bought 'Twice Around the Houses' the next day! I was stunned to see Jonathan played at Leicester College in November of '72, that was my first few months there and have absolutely no recollection of him being there. Is it definite that he actually played that gig? I didn't manage to get ant further with trying to fix up a gig in Dubai (remember)? I'm now back in Melbourne, but would love to time my visit to England next year when Jonathan is playing. The 'Rock' was also a pub I frequented for a while whilst I was going out with one of the students from the PE college and was teaching at Kimberworth. All the best, Ian Clarke |
| Name: | Tony |
| E-mail address: | two2one@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | When I was learning guitar 34 years ago, my tutor gave me Sligo Fair, Ballad of Cursed Anna and I Used to Know You. Found them in an old book last week and enjoyed them even more now I'm an 'old' man! Friends who listened were also ken to find out more about Johnathan. I will let them know the website exists. I will have to peruse the website a litle more to find out more about the man. Thanks for putting the site together. |
| Name: | Mike Hope |
| E-mail address: | mike_and_ben@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello Jonathan ... you may remember me ???
5 30pm on Sunday 11th November ... you were played on BBC Radio 2 "Ballad Of Cursed Anna" ... in the spot on the shows "Unsung Heroes" Anyone reading this please tune into the Radio 2 website's play again ... ... you'll always be my Hero and my Friend Jonathan, Always. love & hugs .. Mike x ps: Google this: hareofthedogmanchester (me on drums in a new band !!!) |
| Name: | Bob Seymour (Musician and Painter) |
| E-mail address: | bobseymour@dsl.pipex.com |
| Comments: | Hi Gerald,
Please tell Jon that it was great to see him playing his songs on Youtube. He and I have chatted via in e-mail in the past but i respect his privacy and don't want to bother him. Just tell him that I'm really glad to see him back in action and so obviously enjoying singing and playing. I still have a couple of his albums in my collection and remain puzzled as to how with such talent he never became more famously known. He's written some tremendous songs and comes across as a very genuine and gentle soul. Please wish him well from me. With kind regards and thanks, Bob. |
| Name: | joan |
| E-mail address: | joni_marie_31@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Wow... thank you, thank you, thank you to Jonathan for a truly splendid evening on the Friday 21st at the Wesley centre. I always enjoy Jonathan's gigs hearing his old songs..but they just keep getting better.. you know I am finding myself singing along to the new ones now too!!!..Jonathan really is a brilliant writer and performer. but I don't need to tell anyone here that!! Also,(if Gerald is reading) please thank him for the dedications for my Late brother Gerry and my Mum.. it brought tears to my eyes thinking back to how they throughly enjoyed listening to your songs..and that night I felt their presence! I thank Jonathan for a great evening and all those involved and also Thanks Gerald for taking photo's.
Oh and by the way Please tell Jonathan Middlewich is still talking about you from the folk festival dispite him not being here for the last one.. I do hope hope he manage's next years?? Regards Joan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! Answers - Get better |
| Name: | joan |
| E-mail address: | joniwrght@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Wow... thank you, thank you, thank you to Jonathan for a truly splendid evening on the Friday 21st at the Wesley centre. I always enjoy Jonathan's gigs hearing his old songs..but they just keep getting better.. you know I am finding myself singing along to the new ones now too!!!..Jonathan really is a brilliant writer and performer. but I don't need to tell anyone here that!! Also,(if Gerald is reading) please thank him for the dedications for my Late brother Gerry and my Mum.. it brought tears to my eyes thinking back to how they throughly enjoyed listening to your songs..and that night I felt their presence! I thank Jonathan for a great evening and all those involved and also Thanks Gerald for taking photo's.
Oh and by the way Please tell Jonathan Middlewich is still talking about you from the folk festival dispite him not being here for the last one.. I do hope hope he manage's next years?? Regards Joan |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Wonderful review by Alan Wilkinson of the gig last friday that I sadly missed. He articulates marvellously the very essence of what Jk is about and furthermore what we are about too I suppose. A masterful piece of writing. |
| Name: | Jane Phillips |
| Comments: | Wonderful to see Jonathan Kelly at The Rock after 30 years!! - definitely worth the trip from Essex. Brought back happy memories of the many JK concerts I went to in the 70's with friends Dave Lister and Dave Jefferson. The mix of his amazing new songs and the old classics was a joy but sadly the evening was over far too quickly.
Thanks to Gerald & Rosy, Geoff & Pat and Dave Mead for making me so welcome - great to meet you all and I hope to see you all again sometime. Keep up the good work Gerald |
| Name: | Jane Phillips |
| Comments: | Wonderful to see Jonathan Kelly at The Rock after 30 years!! - definitely worth the trip from Essex. Brought back happy memories of the many JK concerts I went to in the 70's with friends Dave Lister and Dave Jefferson. The mix of his amazing new songs and the old classics was a joy but sadly the evening was over far too quickly.
Thanks to Gerald & Rosy, Geoff & Pat and Dave Mead for making me so welcome - great to meet you all and I hope to see you all again sometime. Keep up the good work Gerald |
| Name: | Phil Carter |
| E-mail address: | philip@carter96.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | What a fantastic performance by Jonathan Kelly at The Rock @ Maltby yesterday evening....I didn't want it to end...and Jonathan certainly would still be playing now given a choice!
The old songs sounded timeless, and the quality of his new writing beggars belief at the thirty year gap from the main stage. JK has to be one of the greatest singer-sonwriters of his genre, and such a nice guy, warm, funny, and with a healthy dose of zaniness! Hope it's not too long before JK's back on the stage, and there is definitely at least one more album in him yet. Thanks again to Gerald and Rosy for their dedication and hard work. |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Hello everyone and great to see those vids on U tube of JK performing live. Shame there are none from the seventies to accompany them but you never know who is watching and what they've got hidden in their loft!? |
| Name: | Margaret phelan |
| E-mail address: | fintanphelan18@oceanfree.net |
| Comments: | Hi i am back again just got a present of jon ledingham s single record on vinyl Without an E i am so happy with it brings back so many memery s of the sixty s in liberty hall those were great times thanks again to jon ledingham . Margaret. |
| Name: | Dave Wheeler |
| E-mail address: | daw_bluefox@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | JONATHAN AT CODIFEST.
Jonathan did a great set at a truly wonderful music festival last weekend at Codicote in Hertfordshire. There were many people who were delighted to see him there, and watch him perform. It was special to share the moment with him. A huge thank you goes out to another extra special human being.. Mike Hope , who drove all the way from Manchester to Angelsey to collect Jonathan and drive him to the Gig. Im so lucky to have shared the company of both these remarkable men over the weekend. Dave Wheeler. |
| Name: | Bob Chiswick |
| E-mail address: | chizz@talktalk.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.robertchiswick.co.uk |
| Comments: | Gerald and Rosy
I SINCERELY hope that you have not been affected too badly by the floods. If you have then please accept my condolences and best wishes. Bob |
| Name: | Peter Condon |
| E-mail address: | reetpateet@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Me again. I just wanted to say thanks Gerald for the work you've done in creating this wonderful site. I'm in no doubt your efforts have made a lot of JK fans very very happy indeed!!! Well done, and again...thank you. |
| Name: | Peter Condon |
| E-mail address: | reetpateet@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | The past few weeks have been amazing for me. I've managed to get JK on CD, and found this site today. I saw JK at The Birmingham Rep around 1972 - he was brilliant, and have always loved his album Twice Around the Houses. One of those rare ones where every track is excellent.
So good to know he's still around. |
| Name: | Gerald |
| E-mail address: | ric244@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello,
Just a quick reminder that Jonathan will be playing at Codifest festival next saturday 28th July. All the best Gerald |
| Name: | Mandy |
| E-mail address: | steptoesjunkyard@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Ive liked JK's music for over 20 years after my Auntie played me her 2 LP's. (Apparantely my Auntie saw Jonathan perform at the pub at the bottom of my street in the early 70's - when I was still in nappies!!!!) I had to listen to a rubbish 'cassette' until I managed to find Twice around the houses and Wait till they change the backdrop on CD. Absolutely Brilliant! Love your music Jonathan XXX |
| Name: | Gerald |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello everyone,
It occurred to me that Jonathan sold hundreds of thousands of albums and yet I only have around 250 people on the mailing list so I am sure there must be many more fans out there who are not yet aware of the website or that Jonathan is performing again, so I have had an idea. I have designed a new A4 poster based upon the artwork for the new Bootleg Series CD release and thought I would make it available to anyone who wanted a copy and I wondered if you might be willing to help publicise the site? What I would like you to do is to request a copy from me then print it off on decent quality ink jet paper and request places such as their favourite pub etc put the poster up on the wall, of course it would also make an attractive item for you to frame up and put on your own wall, so if you would like to help or if you would just like a copy for yourself then I would be grateful if you could drop me a line and I will email the poster to you as a PDF file. This way the best quality reproduction possible will be maintained. I can also send it as a Jpeg file if you prefer but please be aware that it will be a large file so you will need a broadband connection. If you would like to help then please send me an email stating whether you wish the file as a PDF or Jpeg (PDF is the best quality) I would be grateful for all the help you can give me to help raise Jonathan's profile. All the best Love & Peace Gerald www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Name: | Vincent Lyons |
| E-mail address: | vincentlyons@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | THE NEW JONATHAN KELLY 'BOOTLEG SERIES VOLUME 1' CD IS A 'MUST HAVE' FOR ALL JONATHAN KELLY FANS. MY COPY ARRIVED HERE IN THE NETHERLANDS BY POST LAST WEEK, AND FOR ME, IT REALLY CAPTURES THE SAME KIND OF ENERGY I HEARD WHEN I FIRST SAW JONATHAN PERFORM 'LIVE' ON TV IN THE EARLY SEVENTIES. IF YOU LIKE JONATHAN'S CDS, THEN YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THESE BRILLIANT LIVE VERSIONS ON THIS NEW RELEASE. |
| Name: | karol lister |
| E-mail address: | karol.muffin@hotmail uk |
| Comments: | ive just seen my big brothers photo on ur page amazing |
| Name: | Chris Hinds |
| E-mail address: | chris.hinds@tinyworld.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just listened to the Charity 2005 CD followed by Bootleg Volume 1. Absolutely brilliant!! Thanks Gerald for all your hard work. JK fans out there - you must purchase these CDs, they are gems. Roll on September 21st at Wesley Centre.
[Hey twin brother - open your wallet for a change] |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | I suppose what makes us write is some news and thankfully the news is all very good at the moment. I searched for what seemed like a life-time to re-discover the most gifted singer-songwriter in the history of popular music, only to find that he may not play again. What a delight it is then to see that he will do the odd gig and how I so desperately hope I can make it to see him one more time.
It is like an addiction I suppose but I cannot get enough of the man. How lucky we are to re-visit our musical past with a talent that still has a musical future. Gerald and Jonathan only you really know how it feels. |
| Name: | Gerald |
| E-mail address: | ric244@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello,
Is Dave Lister out there? if anybody is in touch with him, please can you ask him to contact me. All the best Gerald |
| Name: | Alex Cameron-Dudley |
| E-mail address: | outsidevenusandbeyond@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MyProfile=Y |
| Comments: | I love Ballard of Cursed Anna... my dad played it to me the last time I went over to see him in London...
Your a legend JK!! A.C.Dudley (_AC1D_) |
| Name: | Gerald |
| E-mail address: | gsables@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello,
Firstly I'm pleased that Jim has found the site and I hope he enjoys it. Secondly in reply to David Rankin, The JK archive is mainly safe as I had backed up most of it, though some items are lost. The hard drive is still broken, I am very grateful for all the offers of help I have had, but sadly without the cash to pay for it to be opened and repaired in a clean room it will have to remain on the shelf, I hope to get it repaired when I have sufficient funds. As for the New JK BOOTLEG releases, this has been held up because the PRS have dragged their feet, I will be phoning them on Tuesday to try to get clearance, hopefully it should be available for purchase within the next week. There are quite a few things happing and I hope to update everyone via the site shortly. On behalf of Jonathan and myself I wish to express our gratitude for your continued support. All the best Gerald |
| Name: | Gerald |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello,
Firstly I'm pleased that Jim has found the site and I hope he enjoys it. Secondly in reply to David Rankin, The JK archive is mainly safe as I had backed up most of it, though some items are lost. The hard drive is still broken, I am very grateful for all the offers of help I have had, but sadly without the cash to pay for it to be opened and repaired in a clean room it will have to remain on the shelf, I hope to get it repaired when I have sufficient funds. As for the New JK BOOTLEG releases, this has been held up because the PRS have dragged their feet, I will be phoning them on Tuesday to try to get clearance, hopefully it should be available for purchase within the next week. There are quite a few things happing and I hope to update everyone via the site shortly. On behalf of Jonathan and myself I wish to express our gratitude for your continued support. All the best Gerald |
| Name: | Jim Ward |
| E-mail address: | jw002d4892@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just found this page, quite by accident, remeber first seeing Jonathan on the old grey whistle test singing " beware of the cursed Anna's stare and i was knocked out by the music.
Bought a few of his LP's. which unfortunatly dont get played as i dont have a turn table , but now that i know where to get some Cd's I will be back listening to the man! great music Jim Ward |
| Name: | David Rankin |
| E-mail address: | david@rankin90.freeserve.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://trm-archive.blogspot.com |
| Comments: |
Hi Gerald, two questions... Did you sort out your hard drive problems, is the JK archive safe? and How's the release of the new 'bootleg' coming on? regards David |
| Name: | Gerald |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | No messages for over a month! What's up guys?
All the best Gerald |
| Name: | Amadeo |
| E-mail address: | Amadeo2099@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/thevagabondtroubadour |
| Comments: | Jonathan Kelly... what more can I say? Absolute Legend. |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Great to see the sight up-dated Gerald and it is wonderful news to know that JK is in the studio again - albeit for the purpose of demo -recordings but it is a start! |
| Name: | partha |
| E-mail address: | stephen@reedstephen.wanadoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | i also remember jonathon at bickershaw and he cast a very cosmic spell over the very huge audiance the.sligo fair is my special song plus cursed annas stare and others and others.please please please if your health allows do the odd gig no matter what else brother.love and light partha. |
| Name: | Dave |
| E-mail address: | Davesown1@aol.com |
| Comments: | I first saw Jonathan at Hull City Hall supporting the Strawbs and then several times on Sunday nights at the (then) Hull Arts Centre. The concerts were full of warmth, intimacy and humour. It's great his albums have been re-released on CD as my old vinyl copies are completely worn-through! No matter where I have travelled in the world since I always seem to have come across someone who remembers Jonathan. Great website, I am kicking myself for not finding it sooner, not least as I would definitely have travelled from my home in France to the Doncaster gig had I known it was on! There was something very special and unique about a JK performance. Best wishes, it was always a pleasure I feel privileged to have shared. |
| Name: | Betty (Ann) Martin |
| E-mail address: | dancetimenow@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello All and Jon if you are reading this,
Can't believe i came across you after all these years..You look great, and have listened to "Eileen",and what memories that voice brought back..Remember being one of the first in the shop to buy "Without an E". Back to late 1960's Libery Hall, Dublin - what a Friday night you used to give us all. And we loved you so. And i remember there was Fitzwilliam Sq. flat and Belmont Avenue.. you did move around ha ha Delighted to have seen this site and very thankful for Gerald to have found you...Last time i saw you was with Adele King (Twink) - we were seeing you off at Dublin Airport on your big adventure to London... The one song i will always remember is "Julia" - absolutely beautiful.. I'm in shock here having googled your name, (and a grandad now)...well good for you. Would love to see a gig of yours if ever one comes up. Please someone let me know. From memories of Liberty Hall gigs...and love forever |
| Name: | Betty (Ann) Martin |
| E-mail address: | dancetimenow@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello All and Jon if you are reading this,
Can't believe i came across you after all these years..You look great, and have listened to "Eileen",and what memories that voice brought back..Remember being one of the first in the shop to buy "Without an E". Back to late 1960's Libery Hall, Dublin - what a Friday night you used to give us all. And we loved you so. And i remember there was Fitzwilliam Sq. flat and Belmont Avenue.. you did move around ha ha Delighted to have seen this site and very thankful for Gerald to have found you...Last time i saw you was with Adele King (Twink) - we were seeing you off at Dublin Airport on your big adventure to London... The one song i will always remember is "Julia" - absolutely beautiful.. I'm in shock here having googled your name, (and a grandad now)...well good for you. Would love to see a gig of yours if ever one comes up. Please someone let me know. From memories of Liberty Hall gigs...and love forever |
| Name: | Larry Sheen |
| E-mail address: | larry.sheen@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | hi Jonathan,
Saw you in Sussex last year, and you very kindly, signed Two Days In Winter and partook in some post-gig singing with your good wife and me! Any chance that we will see you perform again in London /S.E this year atall? Best Regards, Larry Sheen |
| Name: | pam |
| E-mail address: | pamstaffell@gmail.com |
| Comments: | this is my first time on this web site. i have often wondered how dear jonathan is, having spent a lot of time at his st stephens gdns flat. its good to hear he is ok. his voice and songs will always be remembered. i still have a 1974 marquee tape i recorded. please pass on a hello to jonathan from me.
best wishes pam xxx |
| Name: | Margaret |
| E-mail address: | peter@fussey13.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | saw Jonathan kelly in concert in the 70's at Hull University and Hull City Hall. My two brothers also love him and on checking our LP collection - we all have Twice Around the Houses! Hope Jonathan does more gigs. We will certainly go. |
| Name: | Gerald |
| Comments: | Hello Everybody,
Just to let you know we are in the middle of a house move and I have no computers up and running, so no updates on the site plus a lack of replies from us to anyone who has written, so please excuse us, normal service will hopefully be resumed soon. All the best Gerald Rosy & Frazzle |
| Name: | James kelly |
| E-mail address: | james@hollijonandphillips.com |
| Comments: | Glad to have "stumbled" upon this site,attended the concert at the Bein Inn recently with my wife,who introduced me to JK's music, as a student in the 70's.We now have a son of 23 of the same name,!!!! kindly, a slightly perplexed Jonathan signed his "wait till they change the backdrop" album to him! The voice is IDENTICAL to the 70's sound improved with age,even, and a wonderful guy to boot, "lang may yer lum reek" as we say in these parts, back on tour in Scotland Jonathan? we'll be there!
James Kelly |
| Name: | James kelly |
| E-mail address: | james@hollijonandphillips.com |
| Comments: | Glad to have "stumbled" upon this site,attended the concert at the Bein Inn recently with my wife,who introduced me to JK's music, as a student in the 70's.We now have a son of 23 of the same name,!!!! kindly, a slightly perplexed Jonathan signed his "wait till they change the backdrop" album to him! The voice is IDENTICAL to the 70's sound improved with age,even, and a wonderful guy to boot, "lang may yer lum reek" as we say in these parts, back on tour in Scotland Jonathan? we'll be there!
James Kelly |
| Name: | Dave |
| E-mail address: | cpooter@gatesofdawn.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | I saw Jonathan supporting the Strawbs at Newcastle City Hall back in 72/73. It was the time of the 3 day week and power cuts during the day. The concert was delayed because of a power cut and Jonathan and Dave Cousins played some songs accompanied by their guitars on the steps of the City Hall to entertain the waiting fans. Magical.
Just come across your site, well done for keeping Jonathan's name alive. |
| Name: | Chris Harvey |
| E-mail address: | harv_9976@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Skimming through some of these earlier posts I have noticed that one of my favourite JK songs is not listed by anyone in their favourite lists. Its a track called What can I do now, from Two Days in Winter and its a wonderful heartbreaking song about the desolation experienced when a relationship breaks up. It really hits the spot and as usual with JK it is sung with such soul and angst. If you haven't heard it, this track alone is worth the price of the CD |
| Name: | Chris Harvey |
| E-mail address: | harv_9976@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Skimming through some of these earlier posts I have noticed that one of my favourite JK songs is not listed by anyone in their favourite lists. Its a track called What can I do now, from Two Days in Winter and its a wonderful heartbreaking song about the desolation experienced when a relationship breaks up. It really hits the spot and as usual with JK it is sung with such soul and angst. If you haven't heard it, this track alone is worth the price of the CD |
| Name: | Frank & Family |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Let me take this opportunity to wish all the JK lovers out there a truly wonderful New Year!
This is especially so in the case of Gerald, Rosy and Frazzle and of course the great man himself but my seasons greetings go out to anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing or hearing the most talented artist on this planet and shame on you if you are visiting this website for the first time! I really do think we should be actually paying for the privilege of coming here and I would be interested to know the opinions of others on this particular topic? |
| Name: | Steve |
| E-mail address: | PelletArt@AOL.com |
| Comments: | Really chuffed to find this site. Like many others I first became entranced by JKs music after seeing him at Bickershaw and on TOGWT. I have still the Vinyl copies of TATH and WTTCTB and play them regularly. For the last 30 odd years songs like Sligo Fair,Madeline have continued to play in my head Thanks for that.
As a strummer (of limited ability)I have often searched the Guitar Tab sites for any Chord/Tab of these classics but to no avail. Can anyone advise if there is some out there. Whatever the answer to this - thanks JK for the Music. |
| Name: | Frank,Rung, Sun & Su. |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | I tried another message but it did not get through somehow. Anyway Gerald and Rosy thanks a million for your Christmas greetings and what we received was truly fantastic!
I shall be in touch shortly but in the meantime have a wonderful festive period and I will be in contact ASOP. |
| Name: | Frank, Rung, Sun & Su |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Thanks a million Gerald! I shall be in touch very soon but I have a few e-mail delivery problems just now.
We have not forgotten you either but the pidgeon post at this end is a bit slower sometimes. I will contact you soon to thank you in person hopefully. Have a beautiful Christmas by the way and peace, love and rock and roll to all the regulars out there! |
| Name: | Slim Chance & the Survivors |
| E-mail address: | slimchance@cox.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://myspace.com/slimchancethesurvivors |
| Comments: | Jonathan Kelly may not have been in a class by himself...but it didn't take long to call the roll! We are fans of himself, as you must be or you wouldn't be reading this. Please send us an email and say hello to the Survivors. Check out our songs at the web page above. We hope you enjoy them!
SCATS |
| Name: | Peter Trudy. |
| Comments: | He is the best. Sadly, like Van Gough and other artistans he will only really be universally remembered when he is no more.
It is the nature of the animal. |
| Name: | Frank Weston. |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Further to my last posting, I do accept that Christmas is nothing more than a pagan feast so my reference to xmas gifts was not intended for the eyes of JK.
Anyway, words cannot truly express my gratitude for everything that JK and Gerald have done over the last two years to make my life a contented one. My one last burning desire is to see JK get the world-wide regonition his music so richly deserves. |
| Name: | Frank, Rung, Sun & Su |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | After the devastation of missing that last gig, I can now sleep normally again. Thank you very much Gerald, it is the best Christmas present I have ever received and to Jonathan I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and sincerity. |
| Name: | Frank, Rung, Sun & Su. |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | I may have been devastated to have missed out on that last gig but after the goodies in the post I am now left speechless!
Thank you Gerald every so much. It is the best Christmas present I have ever received and thank you Jonathan from all of us for your kind words and wonderful music.We were all humbled by your kindness and honesty. |
| Name: | carole hope |
| E-mail address: | carole.hope@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Dear Jonathan
Thankyou for a wonderful evening in Biddulph, your last was definately your best and you seemed to thoroughly enjoy it, as did your audience. Thankyou for your dedication to Mike and I, the song was beautiful, as usual it was a pleasure for Mike to play with you and for me to see that. That concert will remain special to me for many different reasons..... Since coming to see you it has been a pleasure to meet you and others along the way. Take care, good luck, good health Love and hugs Carole x |
| Name: | Paul Cook |
| E-mail address: | paulcook1954@msn.com |
| Comments: | I concur what a super night at Biddulph.
It even persuaded me to e mail the only show I know which caters for those of us with such an eclectic taste and with some reward. Radio Scotlands Iain Anderson played a JK track on his show on Tuesday 14/11 and it is available on the Listen again feature for the next week yes please it would be nice to persuade Mr Kelly to not hang up his boots there are a lot of people who would love to hear a concert from him (old! and young.) |
| Name: | chris harvey |
| E-mail address: | harv_9976@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Well it's been a long time from the Birmingham Rep in 1974 to the Biddulph Arms 2006 but it was just so wonderful to Hear JK again. As others have indicated it was a fabulous concert, his voice as good as ever and those songs just blew me away all over again. A plea to Gerald to maintain the website and perhaps in the not to distant future try and coax another concert out of Jonathon and use the website to let us all know about it. If there is a next time a bigger venue would be a good idea, at Biddulph with virtually no promotion except this website there must have been 150 fans packed into a room designed for far less people. Sign perhaps the word is getting round and his audiences are growing! |
| Name: | Joan Wright |
| E-mail address: | joniwrght@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | As my Brother Frank has said... lots of dissapointments about not being able to see Jonathan Kelly last night. I am so very pleased it was a great night though .. I imagined it would be of course.. as every time I have seen him it Has been!!!
Joan |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Very, very, disappointed to have missed last nights gig. Words cannot truly express just how sad i am about this - especially as my brother-in-law broke his leg which meant that my sister Joan and a good friend who has never seen him live also missed out on it too.
The only real consolation is to know that Jon performed wonderfully well by all accounts and that the efforts that Gerald Stables has made to persuade him back to where he belongs and that is on stage has not been entirely in vain. I only hope JK has a change of heart otherwise I will be suicidal for the rest of my life I think. |
| Name: | John Silverwoood |
| E-mail address: | jbv.silverwood@btinternet,com |
| Comments: | Thank you for a fabulous night at Biddulph and I truly hope that I and all those others will have an oppurtunity to see Jonathan perform live again in the future. Best wishes to you and a special thank you to Gerald for making things happen.
John and Barbara. |
| Name: | Dave Wheeler |
| E-mail address: | daw_bluefox@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | An honour to have been at Biddulph last night. I brought some friends who's only experience of JK's music was listening to me and Mike Hope do 'our' version of Down on Me at a rock night recently...they liked the song so much they wanted to see THE MAN do it properly !!.. they were blown away by JK..his style, the man and the music.
They were saddened that after 'finding' him that they could have actually witnessed his last performance ?!! This could be the case, and for all the reasons previously mentioned by Gerald we have to respect the decision. Once again , last night my friend's and I were just so happy to be there..to be part of the night and the occasion. Jonathan.. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC !! Lots of love. Dave, Mick,( Kathryn, Curly and Geordie.. three new fans!) . |
| Name: | Steve Truman |
| E-mail address: | steve.truman1@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | An amazing gig at Biddulph. Jonathan was straight into it from the first number and sent us home after several encores, well after midnight.
If, as Gerald says, this is his last live performance for a while - what a way to sign off. Jonathan, you have a very special gift. Thanks, too for taking time to talk to us in the bar beforehand - actually remembering we were at the Rockingham gig. Be happy. |
| Name: | Gerald Sables |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Everyone,
Well what a night it was last night, we were so pleased to see a packed house with not even standing room left, a big thank you to Eric who organised the concert and to John the sound engineer for providing some of the best sound I have heard at a gig, I should also like to thank, Mike Miller, Mike Hope and Mick for providing some great backing for Jonathan. It was so nice to meet up again with so many friends and admirers of Jonathan It would be unfair of me to name any particular persons but you know who you are. It was a mixed occasion for me, 18 months on from the charity concert I was at what was to be Jonathan's final concert and if it does in fact turn out to be his last time on stage then what a send off he was given and he would like me to thank you all for your support. Jonathan's decision to retire from performing is not just because he feels he wishes to concentrate on other things in his life, but also because he feels he no longer has the energy for performing, it is no secret to his friends that he has been unwell for some time and I know you all share with me when I say that we all hope and pray that his health is rapidly restored and if it does I feel sure we shall be able to temp him into the occasional gig. Once again thank you for all your support over the past 18 months not only of Jonathan but also of myself and Rosy, we feel Jonathan still has a great deal to contribute to the world of music and you know we'll do our best to help that come about. Keep in touch! Love & Peace to one and all. Gerald |
| Name: | Mick Conlin |
| E-mail address: | m@mickconlin.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mickconlin.com |
| Comments: | Hi, Jon.
You probably won't remember staying at my place in Doncaster after playing the Bay Horse in Bentley years ago. My son asked me who was smoking a matchbox in the garden!! All the best Mick |