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| 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 |
| Name: | Gerald & Rosy |
| E-mail address: | www.gsables@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Frank & Friends,
Just to let you know that we are having terrible problems with our emails bouncing, we have replied to our friends and people requesting JK info on many occasions and had our emails bounce back, so if you are expecting a reply from us and haven't received one, please forgive us, we have been replying but they are not getting through, we are trying to resolve this situation. All our love and best wishes. Gerald Rosy & Frazzle |
| Name: | DAVID WAREING |
| E-mail address: | d.wareing @ntl world.com |
| Comments: | Did anybody out there see Jonathan at the Bickershaw Festival in the early seventies.
This festival, organised by 'one' Jeremy Beadle, featured the Grateful Dead and Captain Beefheart among others. The outstanding performance for me though, was Jonathan Kelly. Infact it was the first and only time I ever saw him live but it prompted me to buy all his albums, and even though I am no longer in possession of these, his songs still spring into my head thirty odd years down the line. |
| Name: | Nidge Lindley |
| E-mail address: | nidge@lizmoore.wanadoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi there,
As a regular Glastonbury Festival visitor I think it would be amazing to see Jonathon perform there. So, a few months ago I wrote to them & sent a CD of a few songs. Today I received a response asking for more details, which I'm going to send in. So I ask everyone out there who would like to see him play - please contact the Festival with your support: Hillary White Glastonbury Festival Office 28 Northload Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9JJ email: office@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk |
| Name: | Alun Davies |
| E-mail address: | alundavies1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Jonathan
I would like to thank you for being in my record collection since I was 18 when I first say you on The Old Grey Whistle test which inspired me to buy your album Jonathan Kelly. My wife was also suitably impressed and has been singing your songs on the local folk scene ever since. We remember with pride and affection when you performed at the Rockingham Arms in Wentworth and part through your session you commented on someone in the audience having perfect pitch..this was Linda my wife singing along with you...to her great suprise and pleasure you asked her to accompany you on stage to sing Madaleine.. we really enjoyed that... We were told last month that you have recently re appeared at the Rockingham unfortunetly we found out too late.. could you please let us know where and when you might be visiting Yorkshire again so that we can book our tickets well in advance.. best regards Alun and Linda Davies |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | There is little left to be said that has not been said before. These messages speak volumes for the very essence of the man.
I feel indeed humbled in his presence and his music and his words personify everything I essentially believe in and perhaps this is the greatest connect of all. This bonding of mutual understanding is what brings us all toegether and long may this fantastic harbinger of peace and harmony stay within our hearts. Without him we are just a pale shadow of our former selves. |
| Name: | Man Of Wisdom |
| E-mail address: | Utopia@elsiver.org. |
| Comments: | So What! Cat Stevens records again after thirty years and so what, Dylans best album ever is Modern Times! The record buying public have been duped once agaín by overlooking the best of them all and you can thank BIG BROTHER fot that!
The record industry should hold their huge and very greedy heads in shame because they have missed the real gem that was hidden beneath the rock and roll and he was the man that gave us rhythm to our soul and brought feelings where none existed before. SHAME ON YOU, you money grabbing so and so's for not having the foresight to see talent for what it was! He was a cut above the rest. The personification of purity in poetry and music that transcended all that had gone before. Jonathan will remain the shining star amongst all those fleeting moments of brilliance that light up our sorrowful sky. No shooting star was he. His star shone brightly for eternally for all to see who had eyes or ears; or if they were fortuitious enough, perhaps both. |
| Name: | mike court |
| E-mail address: | mikecourt@conexus-international.com |
| Comments: | Well what a find this site is, I saw JK at Lincoln too,and the thrill of seeing him on the OGWT and was introduced to him be a fellow apprentice at the Midlands Electricity Board MEB,a very cool John Brown. Id love to have the guita tab for tarth. My mom and dad seperared at around that time and I remember playing 'leave her go' to my mom and asking her to read the words - wow big stuff
JK thanks for the music it definatley is part of the soundtrack of my life thanks for the music and the poetry |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | It would be an absolute tragedy if Jonathan performed for the last time in Stafforshire in November, not just because his live performances are second to none but also because I may just miss it!
I desperately hope he re-considers because we have waited ever so long for his return to the land of living that it would be a terrible waste of his extraordinary talents to let them stagnate again. Jon is on the up and up and we are all behind him. I have never felt so much joy as the last few months seeing and hearing him in conceert again. A new album is all we need now. |
| Name: | Gerald |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Is Lynn There?
Hello A lady called Lynn who booked Jonathan to appear at Adwick School around 1971 wrote to myself and Jonathan but she has not responded to our replies, could she get in touch and let us know if she received our emails? Gerald. |
| Name: | NIcholas Fox |
| Comments: | Browsing this website while listening to Twice Around the HOuses - what a nice way to send an evening. Thanks to all contributors and Gerald for bringing it all together.But most of all thanks to Jonathan for creaing the music in the first place - heres to being able to hear more of the new stuff by hatever means
|
| Name: | Robert Smith |
| E-mail address: | rob@smithnet.plus.com |
| Comments: | I have ben afan of JK for over 30 years. I saw him for the first time on the Old Grey Whistle Test and shortly aferwards went to see him live in Lincoln. To this day it is still one of my favourite concerts. I purchased TATH shortly afterwards and still play it now. I have often searched the Internet for news of JK and this is the first time I have found his site, probably kept spelling his Christian name wrong. I am delighted that he is still performing but not for much longer from what I read, I would love to see him again and recapture the magic of that night in 1972 in Lincoln. |
| Name: | Paul Reynoldson |
| E-mail address: | paul.reynoldson@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://thepaulreynoshow.blogspot.com |
| Comments: | Fantastic website here, I could not pull away until I had read every bit of information. Fingers crossed we will see him perform just one more time.
Take time out to look in on my website, check out the show, you will see that there are other mediums for the promotion of talent, this one covers all the corners of the earth. Anyhow, Gerald, I haven't spoken to you in years I hope everythings ok with you, hope to bump into you some time. Take care and regards Paul |
| Name: | Tim Cook |
| E-mail address: | Timothy@bluecoast.cabelent.com |
| Comments: | Come on you RECORD COMPANIES ..get your finger out and sign him on. If you really believe in music and talent that is as rare as a moon landing then this is your man! |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Oh ... and I forgot one more gem that is just waiting to receive the world wide attention it so thorougly deserves and that is a song called HOURS. He played it for the first time I think in Middlewitch and it was truly excellent.
If he does get in the studio again, this new album could even surpass the legendary Twice Around The Houses.... now that's a thought...! |
| Name: | Frank weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Well said Dave and Chris and yes it really is worth the wait - especially if there is a new studio album too!
His new songs are some of the best he has ever written and any new album must include the delightful BEST OF TIMES, the stunning PEELS OF THUNDER the magnificent I'VE BEEN DOWN THAT ROAD BEFORE along with the beautiful HUMMINGBIRD and the melocholy but enchanting EILEEN without of course forgetting the very memorable MADELEINE RE-VISITED. This could be his best yet! |
| Name: | Dave Wheeler |
| E-mail address: | daw_bluefox@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | JONATHAN...
Read Chris Harvey's message..read it again, and again and if need be once more !.. Chris sums it all up so well !. DONT give it in just yet.. You have SO much more to offer and there are many more JK Fans out there who are only just finding the Website and learning to their joy that YOU ARE STILL ALIVE AND KICKING !.. Dave .. and the fellow Bandits !. |
| Name: | Chris Harvey |
| E-mail address: | harv_9976@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Couldn't believe my eyes 18 months ago when I saw Twice Around the Houses doubled with Wait till they change the backdrop on CD in my local record store. Now for someone who has retained his record deck just to play this piece of vinyl (everything else of value I had re-bought on CD)it was a real find, so I bought 2 copies there and then. Recently spotted BGO records had reissued Waiting on you and Two days in winter so bought these too. What a fabulous collection of songs on these 4 albums.
Began to think that there must be some sort of JK revival going on as these old recordings are resurfacing so a quick google located me the JK website. What a revelation, can't believe he's gigging again, can't wait to see him again. JK if you read this, you had better not pack it in again just when word is getting round. Your fanbase from the 70's must have multiplied many fold, do you not realise your almost cult staus. My own 4 children were not born when you were playing but every one of them can recite word perfect, Cursed Anna, Madeleine and more. Spotted you are coming to the Potteries in November, not far from me! I am sure you have no comprehension of the joy and pleasure you have given so many people through your music, please carry on so a new generation can listen to you for real once again. My own personal favourite has got to be Sligo Fair. The lyrics are so evocative of rural Ireland and lines like "way above the northern coast the seagulls circle high while to the west the sinking sun spells gold across the sky" are stunning, I can almost see every one of those Friesian cows wending their way back to the cow shed! Needless to say I will mailing my old pals from the 70's the link to the website and the news of your return will soon be spreading. The clamour for more concerts will become deafening - surely you're fed up of cleaning carpets anyway? |
| Name: | Abel Santos |
| E-mail address: | a.chinazoo@homail.com |
| Comments: | Fantastic concert in Middlewitch! Jonathan may have had a sore throat but he still gave his all and everyone loved him and we all hope he is back again next year.
The whole event was a big success and the presence of JK put a few old depressing rumours about his demise to bed for good! |
| Name: | Pat Tuncliff |
| E-mail address: | Pat@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great gig at Middlewitch and now I know he is not dead afterall! |
| Name: | Gerald |
| Comments: | Hello,
I just wanted to say how nice it was to see so many friends at Middlewich and on behalf of Jonathan to thank you for the concern over his health. I spoke to him last night and I'm pleased to report that's he's feeling better and enjoying the football. I don't believe we have seen the last of Jonathan performing but I don't think he will be performing as much in future as he has this year and gigs may need to be nearer to home. What I do know is this, music is the passion that flows through Jonathan and you can bet that if he can stand up and there is an audience to listen then he'll be there and I will always do my best for him and all his admirers. Oh and don't forget to look at the new photos on the site from Dick Derwent on the archive 2 page Love & Peas Gerald |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | I share those sentiments aired so eloquently by Dave Wheeler and the bandits. I too, like my sister Joan, her husband Dave the kids Mathew and Katie and of course my good wife Rung, feel that this has been a very special year. It has fulfilled a dream that did not seem possible a few years ago and the magic will live in our hearts forever.
I hope and pray that this is not the end and that Jon gets well soon. Perhaps I am greedy. Or perhaps just hungry for more from someone who in my view is the best singer-songwriter around but one thing I do know and that is that without JK to look forward to what else have we got? There is no one and I mean NO ONE who could have captured the imagination of an audience in the way JK did on Friday night and I was both humbled and honoured by the experience. |
| Name: | Dave Wheeler |
| E-mail address: | daw_bluefox@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | MIDDLEWICH - 16th JUNE 2006.
Another memorable evening in the company of the great JONATHAN KELLY. Although struggling with a bad throat infection , he ploughed through and like always gave 100%.. I feel very honoured to have witnessed the concerts in recent months , and to have been a small part of them , as one of the Bandits singing Godus with JK... its been such fun. I dont know , but I have a feeling the Gigs are taking there toll on JK ?.. and perhaps at Middlewich last night we saw one of his last performances ?.. I hope I am wrong , but I for one would respect his (and Lexie's) decision if it was. The last year or so has been fantastic and an unexpected bonus to see him perform live again. I am grateful and feel privileged to have shared the experience, and I know that goes for my friends, Mike Hope, Mick, Les and Ron. Jonathan.. remember this.... You are truely our friend and we love you. Dave. |
| Name: | Rudyard Feidings |
| E-mail address: | Private. |
| Comments: | In my opinion there is no better. It is indeed a sad day for all lovers of music if he decided to leave us once again after such a short term of office. |
| Name: | Tricia |
| E-mail address: | triciagallagher@amey.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi there I'm sure there was a recording at the Bien Inn. Perhaps if you contact David at the famous Bien inn Glenfarg, he may be able to help you Keep it Live Tricia |
| Name: | Gerald |
| Comments: | Hello Nicholas,
There is a proposed idea for an album of new stuff taken from various live recordings, this helps ensure that the best versions are used. However I appreciate your offer and ideas and will keep them in mind. As for a Podcast, not a bad idea, anyone any idea how to organise one? drop me a line if you can help. All the best Gerald |
| Name: | nicholas Fox |
| E-mail address: | nicholas.fox@ilchome.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hope Jonathan is feeling happier.How magical to have him a personal concert for your mother!
If a full recording studio record is too much (money, effort, time etc. - how about just a recording of a live gig like the memorable session down in Deal. We don't need fancy recording techniques; the charm and spirit comes through in the songs. So an "Evening with Friends" CD would be fine; if it was recorded in Deal I would pay a high ticket price to contribute towards the recording costs. Any other takers? Elsewise, how about a podcast? |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Dear Jon,
After thirty years of nothingness you came back in our life, We had hoped and prayed this day would come, Through all our days of toil and strife. We never quite believed it, when you came back on the scene, It seemed so surreal it made us all feel, That it must just be a dream? But without the dream reality is never truly born, And the songs you sang for us again, Was the start of a new dawn. Like a shooting star you passed us by And we could only stand and stare, In amazement that now once again you were here And not elsewhere. Dear Jon, do not forget us because we will never forget you, You have given us such happiness, In all you say and do. Your words have been the tapestry On which our soul is sewn, Those word paintings that have made a thread That you'll find on our gravestone. I beg of you to stay with us, We need you like a friend, You have given us a conscience, A beginning not an end. We all were like lonely pilgrims, Until you came back from the dead, And your new words tell us stories, About things no one has said. Dear Jon I have to go now but I trust it's only me, And we hope and pray you don't go away, Because we love you don't you see. |
| Name: | David Rankin |
| E-mail address: | david@rankin90.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Gerald, very nice update to the site, the home page is now much less cluttered, a great improvement. Not so good news about Jonathan though, I hope it is just because he's under the weather, but if not then we should respect his decision and just be pleased that he came out of 'retirement' for us to see and hear him once more. Please give him my best, as Deal was the best night I've had this year.
David |
| Name: | Frank weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | It is not long since March but it seems like an eternity to me. I simply cannot wait to see JK again for hopefully the fourth time in sixteen months. Having waited something like thirty years for his musical re-incarnation I am now trying to catch up on those missing years and like a good wine that matures with time, Jonathan Kelly simply gets better and better!
I feel proud and indeed privileged to be a witness to this new chapter in the life of one of the best singer-songwriters in the history of popular music. We should all thank our lucky stars for every single moment of his time because time, as we know, has a way of slipping through our hands and we must grasp these moments before they slip away from us. Middelwitch in June is something we shall all saviour and I am already counting down the days...and hours... and if I am truly honest even the minutes! |
| Name: | Gerald |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello David,
I'm pleased you enjoyed Eileen, I'm afraid there is no news regarding anymore songs, The New album just can't get off the ground, it needs finance for studio time etc, of course I am trying my best to get it sorted and there are various negotiations going on between Jonathan and other parties, but it's very frustrating. I will be meeting with Jonathan soon and I'll hopefully be able to say more about it when I have had chance to discuss it with him. All the best Gerald |
| Name: | David Rankin |
| E-mail address: | david@rankin90.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi, just a quick slightly belated note to thank Jonathan and Gerald for the 'free gift' download of the track Eileen, an excellent recording, it's already a favourite . What's the status on the other new and live tracks Gerald, are we any where near a release yet?
David |
| Name: | Tommy Gallagher |
| E-mail address: | tommygallagher@msn.com |
| Comments: | Jonathan
My new wife Tricia took me along to see you at the Bein Inn recently and we had a marvelous night. She was slightly worried that I may not like the gig not having heard any of your songs or of you for that matter! I only knew of you through Tricia. She had nothing to worry about. As a newcomer to your songs I thoroughly enjoyed them.But to the members of the audience who new your material Tricia included their affect was evident in the sing along atmosphere sometimes created throughout the evening. The relaxed delivery and manner you have on stage enhanced the evening. No one left disappointed in fact we are now craving more what's next for Jonathan Kelly Carpet Cleaner indeed?? |
| Name: | margaret phelan |
| E-mail address: | fintanphelan18@oceonfree.net |
| Comments: | hi we went to liberty hall every friday night to see john ledingham we lived for it i did have his record without an e . but it was misslayed over time would love to have it now if theres anyone can help me to buy it again would make me very happy very good memorious iremember one night he told us he name it that because the e string on his guitar broke how through i dont know . but i have very happy memerios of john ledingham .regards margaret |
| Name: | nick boreham |
| E-mail address: | nick.bea@tesco.net |
| Comments: | Hi Jonathan
I saw you back in the very early seventies at the Nags Head High Wycombe. It would be great to see you perform again! Any chance you could play Nettlebed Folk Club. It is a very good club, Fairport are playing there soon. Twice around the houses was great and it still gets played regularly. Take care Nick. |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Regarding Jim and his "Once around The Block" surely he is in fact referring to Twice Around The houses, as there is no other song remotely similar to this as far as I am aware.
What we do not know about Jim is how much he knows about JK and whether Mr. Kelly is all but a long and distant memory? If this was the case, then it would be perfectly understandable to assume that he is visiting this website in search of a song that he vaguely recalls but remembers that the artists name was Jonathan Kelly. Assuming of course that my observations are correct, then all he needs to do is get hold of a copy of Twice Around The Houses on cd and his prayers have been answered! |
| Name: | gerald |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Jim,
I'm afraid I can't help you, I have never heard of the album, two ideas come to mind, firstly it might have been that people jokingly referred to Twice around The Houses as Once around the Block, or it could be that it was possibly a JK bootleg, if it was I am unaware of it, because I don't know of any JK bootlegs, intriguing, if I hear anything I'll let you know. Sorry I can't help. All the best Gerald |
| Name: | Peter Fitsimmons |
| E-mail address: | not applicable |
| Comments: | Looking forward to seeing Jonathan perform in Middlewitch in June. It will be the first time I have seen him since the seventies but he lives long in the memory. |
| Name: | Jim Gilmartin |
| E-mail address: | jimgilmartin@aol.com |
| Comments: | Where am I getting the title "once around the block" from? seem to remember a seventies LP with that somewhere???
thanks jim |
| Name: | Tricia |
| E-mail address: | triciaprovan@amey .co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Jonathan, Had the best time at Glenfarg. I was the cheeky one in the corner. The gig was everything and more than I ever expected - you made my year. I have sang your song for years. I first started to listen to your music when I was just 13 and really just starting to really listen to music. I thought then and now it been confirmed at Glenfarg - Your the best - Keep music Live. regards to your good lady, take care and keep singing. Hope to catch some more gigs. Thanks again |
| Name: | Greg |
| E-mail address: | gregledingham@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hey everyone! Back from our honeymoon and I survived the flu but the down side is that since I'm alive it means that I have to go to work now! grr! Well just want to say a special thanks to Gerald and rosy for doing all the hard work videoing our special day, and it was very great to share your very nice company there.
See ya! Greg & Lidia |
| Name: | ALF |
| E-mail address: | alfscully@googlemail.com |
| Comments: | Yo Man,
wha's hapnin bro yo gonna get down widout yo kookin-lil bro man? I'ma gonna folo yo solful-but weareva yo kookin it bro Keep-own doya fing babe rockin-it'n kookin-it ralfie |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | Perhaps people might like to participate in the current banter going down on the Middlewitch folk festival message board. There is one school of thought that is still doggedly holding on to the view the JK is deceased!
Maybe we should enlighten them?! Then again perhaps not. Jonathan could make a grand stage enterance in a coffin and get out of it with a guitar in his hand! |
| Name: | Jim Thornton |
| E-mail address: | Thorn@spiderweb.co |
| Comments: | Fantastic gig at Wentworth and may this man finally get all the credit his music deserves! |
| Name: | Liz & Nidge |
| E-mail address: | nidge@lizmoore.wanadoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Wentworth
Absolutely brilliant, what an excellent night. Jonathan is a top top fella - hope to see him again soon. Great music, great fella, great entertainment, enough said. Love & peace Liz, Nidge, Rob, Christine, Liz, David & Andrew |
| Name: | Bob Seymour |
| E-mail address: | bobseymour@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Gerald,
Just thought I'd say that it's great to see those happy pics of Jon taken his gig last year. I would've love to have come up for that but alas, being a gigging pro musician myself, had to work. I'm sure it must've been a great success and having chatted to him a year or so ago (via e-mail) I am so pleased that he's back playing again. Are the CD's (The recent live one and the reissued '1st Album') still available to buy? I hope he records those new songs that he was working on! Hopefully, he'll remember me, if he does, please send him my regards. cheers, Bob. |
| Name: | Gerald |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jonathankelly.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Everyone,
Jonathan needs a new guitar, it has been obvious at his concerts that his present guitar isn't really up to the job. I wondered if anyone had any ideas on how we might be able to get him a decent one, for instance does anyone know of a manufacturer or shop that might be willing to sponsor him to a new guitar? if you can help, please drop me a line. Please also don't forget to listen to Jonathan's interview tonight (Wednesday 15th March) on www.queeensradio.org All the best Gerald Webmaster |
| Name: | Frank Weston |
| E-mail address: | f.weston@wxs.nl |
| Comments: | This was my third trip over from the Netherlands to see JK in just twelve short months and as usual it was well worth the travelling and expense. If I could afford it, I would travel the World to see this guy perform because he is positively unique in my view. Great songs, wonderful melodies, sublime lyrics and skillful guitar playing make him one of the most complete singer-songwriters in popular music history and add to that his intelligence and wit and you have a living legend!
How lucky we all are to see this great man live again! |
| Name: | Chris Hinds |
| E-mail address: | chris.hinds@tinyworld.co.uk |
| Comments: | "WE SHOULD DO THIS MORE OFTEN !!!!" Plenty of wondrous anecdotes (Jim Webb Fifth Dimension Magic Garden, Royal Viceroys Show Band aged 14, Lord Buckley, Arnott's in Dublin, favourite films...)
I told Jonathan about my 9 year old daughter who after listening to Godas (Tim Renwick on flute) decided she wanted to play the flute - thank you Jonathan for your inspiring words to her which she is already treasuring ("To beautiful Sarah, I'm hearing wonderful things about your flute playing. Let your own unique 'voice' flow through your flute and express your love. Keep it up. Accept my love please") I know you have said the following to many friends and fans, but Johnathan we thank YOU for caring. God bless. |
| Name: | Chris Hinds |
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