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Date Posted: 08:19:13 03/28/00 Tue
Author: luxton
Author Host/IP: spider-we082.proxy.aol.com / 205.188.195.57
Subject: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU

I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life and self esteem have changed during the last few days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by choice because as I've said in several response postings, I'm just too existential for many people...the gods have given me certain abilities and outlooks that have made my life somewhat extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts have long since not been a problem for me, I have been sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during the last few days have left me humbled and overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of you.
As I said in one response, I've always tried to be an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few people who do know me well personally would all, I'm sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words on this screen cannot ever express...
Please know this, each and every one of you...in my responses and postings you will find the truth as I know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to respond individually to each and every posting, I will do my best to do what I can and what time will allow. Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the board...whatever you find there will have come from me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at finding all this energy floating around c space centering around me and my work. Just trying to type my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support have touched me in a way that none of you will ever realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
I hope each and every one of you can experience something this enlightening during the course of your lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...

Luck and Health

BC

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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- marushka, 10:03:35 03/28/00 Tue [1] (sarc2a55.snip.net/209.204.88.55)

>Burton,

I am moved beyond words by your post (re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU) to think that we have touched you in a way that you couldn't ever imagine...well I hope this has done for you - what you have been doing for us for MANY years!!!!!
And I sincerely hope that what you're "feeling" is not a temporary thing, and is something special that will last a lifetime for you...as your music has for us. Consider this as a SPECIAL THANK YOU from all of us for the many years of truly inspirational music...Don't ever stop...YOU TRULY ARE THE BEST!!

marushka





I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life
> and self esteem have changed during the last few
> days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by
> choice because as I've said in several response
> postings, I'm just too existential for many
> people...the gods have given me certain abilities and
> outlooks that have made my life somewhat
> extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts
> have long since not been a problem for me, I have been
> sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost
> "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during
> the last few days have left me humbled and
> overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who
> care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just
> GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take
> none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of
> you.
> As I said in one response, I've always tried to be
> an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an
> arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few
> people who do know me well personally would all, I'm
> sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction
> revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words
> on this screen cannot ever express...
> Please know this, each and every one of you...in my
> responses and postings you will find the truth as I
> know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with
> respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to
> respond individually to each and every posting, I will
> do my best to do what I can and what time will allow.
> Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING
> need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the
> board...whatever you find there will have come from
> me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and
> over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at
> finding all this energy floating around c space
> centering around me and my work. Just trying to type
> my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate
> right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch
> with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support
> have touched me in a way that none of you will ever
> realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...
>
> Luck and Health
>
> BC


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Bruce W, 10:05:57 03/28/00 Tue [1] (spider-tk032.proxy.aol.com/152.163.206.187)

Bless you Burton! It means so much to have you posting on this board and sharing with us. The relationship between artist and fan has it's inherent distance and neccessities and I feel that your generosity in spending time with us is a special gift I will always treasure. I know I've wished for thirty odd years now that I could personally thank you for your music and the pleasure it's given me. It's not just the tunes, it's not just the witty and insightful lyrics, it's the whole package and I've been enriched. And now this. THANK YOU! Bruce Woolley


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Ryan K., 10:22:04 03/28/00 Tue [1] (ts-gillam-p11.cancom.net/209.205.50.140)

I'd like to echo the sentiments of Marushka and Bruce. It is us who are truly blessed to have you corresponding with us. To have been a fan for so long of someone who turns out to be so humble and appreciative of the people who love his music is really incredible. I mean we all dreamed it but to have it as a reality is really something else.

Thanks again for all the years - especially this one!

Ryan K.


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Anne, 10:58:25 03/28/00 Tue [1] (androzani-2-176.mdm.mke.execpc.com/169.207.95.114)

Dear Burton,
Now you know how we've felt all these years every time we listen to you! Thank you.
>


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- JOEDOGGS, 11:17:39 03/28/00 Tue [1] (1cust60.tnt32.chi5.da.uu.net/63.28.50.60)

BURTON, ITS GREAT TO HAVE YOU IN OUR MIDST. THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MUSIC. I'M NOT AN OVERLY RELIGIOUS PERSON, BUT I'VE ALWAYS CONSIDERED YOU TO BE BLESSED. DO YOU HAVE ANY STORIES ABOUT THE ALL STARRS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US? ALSO I HAVE LONG ADMIRED ARTISTS WHO GIVE SOMETHING BACK, AND YOUR WORK WITH THE VARIETY CLUB AND OTHER CHARITIES IS HEARTWARMING. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO MEET YOU YEARS AGO, AND IT WAS MEMORABLE. I SAW THE BAND IN 1969 AND NOW IT SEEMS TO BE COMING FULL CIRCLE. I HOPE THE TOUR IS GREAT, AND WE GET TO SEE YOU IN THE STATES. ROCK ON! JOE.


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Tales, 11:26:09 03/28/00 Tue [1] (mail.spartan.ab.ca/139.142.1.42)

Burton, the pleasure is ours. We buy the albums, attend the concerts, but to actually be able to THANK YOU, it's just SO much more personal than screaming in an auditorium along with a few thousand others! I had the pleasure of briefly meeting you at a promo gig for Up Close & Alone at the HMV store in Calgary and I walked away wondering how ANYBODY could consider you a jerk (having heard a few stories over the years). Whenever I've seen you in concert or on television, you always seem so GENUINE with your comments and your interactions with the fans. Even though it was an autograph session and they were herding us through like so many sheep, you took the time to say a couple of words to everyone who stopped by. It was a real treat. So for myself, and for all of us I'm sure, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- bcpcfan, 11:49:22 03/28/00 Tue [1] (NoHost/208.130.25.173)


> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...

We all have, Burton, and we can't even begin to thank you for it.


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Karyn, 13:01:09 03/28/00 Tue [1] (NoHost/205.146.3.122)

>
Burton,
I have always wondered what I would say to you if I ever had a chance. Since the 60's, you have been the only well known person I ever wanted to meet. (always liked what went on in your mind) Here I am in my 40's and I still feel that way. I too don't put much in stardom, because we're all on equal ground, but what you are comes through in your music. Thanks again for "Stand Tall" and "Permissible To Cry" (because it is). Always remember to 'set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth' Psalms 3:2


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- MapleFudge, 13:11:38 03/28/00 Tue [1] (spider-tp072.proxy.aol.com/152.163.204.207)

> I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life
> and self esteem have changed during the last few
> days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by
> choice because as I've said in several response
> postings, I'm just too existential for many
> people...the gods have given me certain abilities and
> outlooks that have made my life somewhat
> extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts
> have long since not been a problem for me, I have been
> sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost
> "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during
> the last few days have left me humbled and
> overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who
> care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just
> GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take
> none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of
> you.
> As I said in one response, I've always tried to be
> an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an
> arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few
> people who do know me well personally would all, I'm
> sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction
> revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words
> on this screen cannot ever express...
> Please know this, each and every one of you...in my
> responses and postings you will find the truth as I
> know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with
> respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to
> respond individually to each and every posting, I will
> do my best to do what I can and what time will allow.
> Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING
> need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the
> board...whatever you find there will have come from
> me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and
> over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at
> finding all this energy floating around c space
> centering around me and my work. Just trying to type
> my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate
> right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch
> with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support
> have touched me in a way that none of you will ever
> realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...
>
> Luck and Health
>
> BC
Burton- Seems a little humorous now that you avoided going on-line in the past. Most of has have been around for a couple years now so we just started the party without you, not knowing if you would be joining us some day...When it comes to technology these days our choice is either to keep up with it or get left behind. Just think of the marketing possibilities alone for your music with people from all corners of the globe being so conveniently connected..Bob


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- joe lucchetta, 14:13:15 03/28/00 Tue [1] (ppp1382.on.bellglobal.com/206.172.226.38)

> I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life
> and self esteem have changed during the last few
> days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by
> choice because as I've said in several response
> postings, I'm just too existential for many
> people...the gods have given me certain abilities and
> outlooks that have made my life somewhat
> extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts
> have long since not been a problem for me, I have been
> sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost
> "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during
> the last few days have left me humbled and
> overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who
> care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just
> GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take
> none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of
> you.
> As I said in one response, I've always tried to be
> an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an
> arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few
> people who do know me well personally would all, I'm
> sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction
> revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words
> on this screen cannot ever express...
> Please know this, each and every one of you...in my
> responses and postings you will find the truth as I
> know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with
> respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to
> respond individually to each and every posting, I will
> do my best to do what I can and what time will allow.
> Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING
> need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the
> board...whatever you find there will have come from
> me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and
> over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at
> finding all this energy floating around c space
> centering around me and my work. Just trying to type
> my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate
> right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch
> with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support
> have touched me in a way that none of you will ever
> realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...
>
> Luck and Health
>
> BC
burton - not too sound too mushy - but when the beatles broke up i was devestated - they had been my entire existence - to my surprise - the g.w. stepped in and filled the void - and that's no easy task. i once heard you say that you were attracted to music because it could stop time - these eyes can still bring me to tears, because it transports me back to a more innocent time in life, when everything was less jaded, and wonderful and new. yes music can stop time, sometimes even change lives - mine has been richer for having your music fill that void left by the fab four all those years ago -- cheers -- joe


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Nimbus 9, 14:17:34 03/28/00 Tue [1] (NoHost/206.47.203.49)

Hi Burton,
I thought i would never actually say that, but I also would like to thank you for your music because, at the age of 11 a "friend of mine" introduced me to the SOUND of Live at the Paramount.(APPROX IN 1972)
It just blew me away. I had never heard anything like it. We bothe rec'd best of vol II for XMAS that year & joined the guess who fan club right away! Needless to say, the GW were the first group i saw without an older sibling. I have been following your sound ever since. Nimbus 9

P.S. See you guys (again) on the road this summer -
June 15th in T.O.


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Chris, 17:12:28 03/28/00 Tue [1] (bdialup64.slkc.uswest.net/216.160.250.64)

Burton, There has never been or will there ever be a voice or artist such as yourself.. Anyone who would dare think that you are an arrogant prick just doesn't know what they are talking about! When I knew you in California you were the sweetest man in the world and I don't see how that could have changed! Your music is precious and full of life and my most favorite of all time still is These Eyes. Especially at 4 in the morning! Chris > I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life
> and self esteem have changed during the last few
> days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by
> choice because as I've said in several response
> postings, I'm just too existential for many
> people...the gods have given me certain abilities and
> outlooks that have made my life somewhat
> extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts
> have long since not been a problem for me, I have been
> sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost
> "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during
> the last few days have left me humbled and
> overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who
> care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just
> GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take
> none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of
> you.
> As I said in one response, I've always tried to be
> an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an
> arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few
> people who do know me well personally would all, I'm
> sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction
> revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words
> on this screen cannot ever express...
> Please know this, each and every one of you...in my
> responses and postings you will find the truth as I
> know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with
> respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to
> respond individually to each and every posting, I will
> do my best to do what I can and what time will allow.
> Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING
> need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the
> board...whatever you find there will have come from
> me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and
> over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at
> finding all this energy floating around c space
> centering around me and my work. Just trying to type
> my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate
> right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch
> with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support
> have touched me in a way that none of you will ever
> realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...
>
> Luck and Health
>
> BC


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- abble dabble, 17:28:06 03/28/00 Tue [1] (1cust90.tnt24.sfo3.da.uu.net/63.28.67.90)

> I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life
> and self esteem have changed during the last few
> days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by
> choice because as I've said in several response
> postings, I'm just too existential for many
> people...the gods have given me certain abilities and
> outlooks that have made my life somewhat
> extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts
> have long since not been a problem for me, I have been
> sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost
> "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during
> the last few days have left me humbled and
> overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who
> care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just
> GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take
> none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of
> you.
> As I said in one response, I've always tried to be
> an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an
> arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few
> people who do know me well personally would all, I'm
> sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction
> revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words
> on this screen cannot ever express...
> Please know this, each and every one of you...in my
> responses and postings you will find the truth as I
> know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with
> respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to
> respond individually to each and every posting, I will
> do my best to do what I can and what time will allow.
> Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING
> need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the
> board...whatever you find there will have come from
> me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and
> over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at
> finding all this energy floating around c space
> centering around me and my work. Just trying to type
> my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate
> right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch
> with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support
> have touched me in a way that none of you will ever
> realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...
>
> Luck and Health
>
> BC
Thanks for sharing your gift with us for so many years. There are some of us out here who still enjoy hearing a good melody and a hook.


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Debbieray2, 17:33:36 03/28/00 Tue [1] (spider-wb042.proxy.aol.com/205.188.192.167)

> I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life
> and self esteem have changed during the last few
> days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by
> choice because as I've said in several response
> postings, I'm just too existential for many
> people...the gods have given me certain abilities and
> outlooks that have made my life somewhat
> extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts
> have long since not been a problem for me, I have been
> sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost
> "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during
> the last few days have left me humbled and
> overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who
> care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just
> GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take
> none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of
> you.
> As I said in one response, I've always tried to be
> an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an
> arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few
> people who do know me well personally would all, I'm
> sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction
> revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words
> on this screen cannot ever express...
> Please know this, each and every one of you...in my
> responses and postings you will find the truth as I
> know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with
> respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to
> respond individually to each and every posting, I will
> do my best to do what I can and what time will allow.
> Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING
> need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the
> board...whatever you find there will have come from
> me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and
> over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at
> finding all this energy floating around c space
> centering around me and my work. Just trying to type
> my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate
> right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch
> with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support
> have touched me in a way that none of you will ever
> realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...
>
> Luck and Health
>
> BC

Your talent has enlightened me for thiry some years. You have been a best friend without knowing me. We sang together thru tears and laughter,good times and bad. You gave me the words and music for every life situation possible. I thank God for that and I thank God for your talent. So I say I have experienced enlightment many times over. Thanks Burton......Debbieray2


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Debbieray2, 17:38:10 03/28/00 Tue [1] (spider-wb042.proxy.aol.com/205.188.192.167)

> I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life
> and self esteem have changed during the last few
> days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by
> choice because as I've said in several response
> postings, I'm just too existential for many
> people...the gods have given me certain abilities and
> outlooks that have made my life somewhat
> extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts
> have long since not been a problem for me, I have been
> sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost
> "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during
> the last few days have left me humbled and
> overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who
> care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just
> GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take
> none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of
> you.
> As I said in one response, I've always tried to be
> an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an
> arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few
> people who do know me well personally would all, I'm
> sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction
> revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words
> on this screen cannot ever express...
> Please know this, each and every one of you...in my
> responses and postings you will find the truth as I
> know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with
> respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to
> respond individually to each and every posting, I will
> do my best to do what I can and what time will allow.
> Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING
> need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the
> board...whatever you find there will have come from
> me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and
> over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at
> finding all this energy floating around c space
> centering around me and my work. Just trying to type
> my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate
> right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch
> with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support
> have touched me in a way that none of you will ever
> realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...
>
> Luck and Health
>
> BC

enlightenment (da) Debbieray2


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Richard Stonely, 19:18:06 03/28/00 Tue [1] (spider-wb011.proxy.aol.com/205.188.192.151)

Howdy Burt,

Houston here......so I am sure you know who this is....No it's not Hakeem......it's Stonely......!!!!!!! Normally i would not post to a bulletin board, as i know you value your privacy, but I just wanted to say thanks for being an inspiration for 31 years, and a friend for many of those. Talked to Kale over the weekend and he seems very upbeat and looking forward to the tour. Please let Garry get out from behind the drum set and play up front on "Follow Your Daughter Home"....He really likes that tune and it gives him a chance to shine!!!!! Hopefully Nancy, Bob and I will get to quite a number of the shows and those we miss we will be there in spirit. Hope you liked the book signed by the last man on the moon.....though Cernan did give me an odd look when I asked him to sign it ROCK ON !!! Had to explain I wasn't referring to MOON ROCKS!!!!!! Having friends who walked on the moon is AWSOME (Hey, Houston Rocks!!!!), but listening to "Sour Suite", sends me to places not even they visited...."Jazz Speaks" to soul, and those "Muse" sisters have given you a gift that far surpasses that 250,000 mile trip to the moon....So...."Hit the Road Burt" and after the Canadian tour....get on AMERICAN AIRLINES and go!!!!!.....Hey, we still have those blanity blank cops in Texas and Louisiana and I am sure we can get you framed !!!!!!!! See Ya soon.....Richard


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[> [> Well knock me over........ -- bannatyne, 20:02:32 03/28/00 Tue [1] (spider-ti072.proxy.aol.com/152.163.194.207)

"Whatever Happened To Richard?"
So Long Bannatyne


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Moonbeam Maker, 20:28:38 03/28/00 Tue [1] (cflow1.mts.net/205.200.28.44)

Been a fan of yours from the early Guess Who days when I was eight or nine. Used to see you guys going into Randy's house on Luxton. I lived across the street and down a few houses. I became a huge fan of yours right up to today and continue to be that fan. Your tunes have helped me through some rough times. Most of the time the tunes were simply great to listen to. You have a God given gift in that voice of yours like I've never heard from any other performer. Alot of feeling and emotion. I'd like to thank you for just being you and sharing that gift with all of us.

Keep On Rockin'


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- GGG, 23:23:06 03/28/00 Tue [1] (spider-wa051.proxy.aol.com/205.188.192.41)

> Luxton, you may get a laugh out of this and
nothing contained herein should be construed
as diminishing from your stature as one of the
seminal figures in the history of rock n' roll.
My wife was not a huge fan of the GW, but adores UCAA.
I have given it as a present to many of her friends
and their husbands report similar outcomes.
My conclusion-this CD has done more for middle-age
amor' than any product of Pfizer.
To any one else reading this- the polling is
not statistically controlled and your results may
vary!!!


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[> [> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- AW, 00:12:00 03/29/00 Wed [1] (proxy-652.public.rwc.webtv.net/209.240.200.130)

GGG- LOL!


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- westcoast willie, 00:18:39 03/29/00 Wed [1] (139-142-112-116.islandnet.com/139.142.112.116)

> I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life
> and self esteem have changed during the last few
> days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by
> choice because as I've said in several response
> postings, I'm just too existential for many
> people...the gods have given me certain abilities and
> outlooks that have made my life somewhat
> extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts
> have long since not been a problem for me, I have been
> sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost
> "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during
> the last few days have left me humbled and
> overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who
> care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just
> GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take
> none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of
> you.
> As I said in one response, I've always tried to be
> an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an
> arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few
> people who do know me well personally would all, I'm
> sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction
> revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words
> on this screen cannot ever express...
> Please know this, each and every one of you...in my
> responses and postings you will find the truth as I
> know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with
> respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to
> respond individually to each and every posting, I will
> do my best to do what I can and what time will allow.
> Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING
> need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the
> board...whatever you find there will have come from
> me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and
> over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at
> finding all this energy floating around c space
> centering around me and my work. Just trying to type
> my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate
> right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch
> with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support
> have touched me in a way that none of you will ever
> realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...
>
> Luck and Health
>
> BC

Hello Burton, it is we fans who should be so humble and thankful. I have been a fan since the early Guess Who days. The Guess Who was my first and only fav band. One of my colleagues has a great black and white picture on his office wall of the Guess Who circa 1966. It is taken at a dance at the University of Manitoba and my friend believes it was one of the first gigs you did with the Guess Who. He was one of the dance organizers and said you were all great guys and very cooperative. All of you have suits and narrow ties. Is there any way the CBC will make available those great Let's Go shows? Didn't you sing Light my Fire on one of those? Our family were true westerners in those days, moving from Edmonton to Vancouver, then Calgary and then Victoria in a space of two and a half years. I fondly remember hearing Of A Dropping Pin as a ten year old on Calgary radio. As soon as we moved to Victoria I bought Canned Wheat, and to be honest have always listened to it more than American Woman, although both are fantastic. I grew up with the Guess Who. For high school a few of us even bought white shoes for graduation ceremonies! I got more than a few people hooked on your music over the years. At last count I think I saw the GW six times(with you fronting of course)and you solo eight times. Was there at BC Place in 1983, when you announced "the west is the best", and in Victoria in 1987 for Bachman Cummings, plus countless other performances. Am really thrilled to see today the tour dates announced. Presumably Victoria is not on the list because there is no venue big enough here on the island. One of our kids, who is nine, is practically begging us to let her come to the Vancouver show. Her younger brother used to like us to sing "Shake your Hand", as he called it, to him when we put him to bed. They really enjoying listening to Up Close and Alone when driving or at night in their rooms. Now a new generation has a chance to see and appreciate the greatest band ever to come out of Canada. The Guess Who always wore their maple leafs front and centre. It's great to hear Show Biz Shoes will probably be on the play list. Any chance we'll hear Old Joe or Lightfoot? From one proud Canadian to another, thank you for the decades of music, and memories.


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Fandango, 14:50:39 03/29/00 Wed [1] (1cust254.tnt2.tucson.az.da.uu.net/63.11.142.254)

> I'm sitting here almost speechless at how much my life
> and self esteem have changed during the last few
> days...I've been a loner for a long time, mostly by
> choice because as I've said in several response
> postings, I'm just too existential for many
> people...the gods have given me certain abilities and
> outlooks that have made my life somewhat
> extraordinary...although the basic creature comforts
> have long since not been a problem for me, I have been
> sorely lacking in certain other areas...the almost
> "spiritual" quality of some of your comments during
> the last few days have left me humbled and
> overwhelmed...I am truly blessed to have people who
> care enough to peruse, dissect and most of all just
> GET what I've been doing for so many years...I take
> none of this lightly , I assure each and every one of
> you.
> As I said in one response, I've always tried to be
> an artist...not a star, not a personality, not an
> arrogant rich prick, not a power tripper...the few
> people who do know me well personally would all, I'm
> sure, vouch for that. Just to see all this interaction
> revolving around "BC" has done for me what mere words
> on this screen cannot ever express...
> Please know this, each and every one of you...in my
> responses and postings you will find the truth as I
> know and believe it to be. I will treat this site with
> respect and reverence. Although I may not be able to
> respond individually to each and every posting, I will
> do my best to do what I can and what time will allow.
> Those of you who are vastly curious about ANYTHING
> need only look for the word "luxton" anywhere on the
> board...whatever you find there will have come from
> me. I know I sound kind of syrupy saying this over and
> over again, but my spirit is filled with wonder at
> finding all this energy floating around c space
> centering around me and my work. Just trying to type
> my thanks and boundless gratitude seems so inadequate
> right now...but know this...I'm here to stay in touch
> with all of you. Your fabulous beliefs and support
> have touched me in a way that none of you will ever
> realize. I am grateful beyond what I can convey...
> I hope each and every one of you can experience
> something this enlightening during the course of your
> lifetimes...you have changed my world and I will never
> be the same...walk with the Good Spirits all of you...
>
> Luck and Health
>
> BC

Many of your true fans have always been aware of your kinder, more sensitive side, and your posts here certainly validate it. People are drawn to you not only because of your music, talent and and appearance, but also because you love what you do. I, for one, feel blessed everyday that you are 'happening' in my lifetime.


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[> Re: JUST TO THANK ALL OF YOU -- Roast Beef, 17:06:31 03/29/00 Wed [1] (cma.cma-oh.org/198.30.149.2)

You are a class act.


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