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wrote on September 24, 2023
Hello,
My name is Lauren Holleman, and I am a member of the Valley Concert Chorale. I was told you needed altos for your concert. I was one of the I first altos to respond. When asked if they needed more altos, Bill told me they didnโt need anymore.
I believe they are trying to get me back for not performing in last Springโs concert. I was ill, and I have the doctorโs note to prove it. I was highly contagious, and the majority of the members of VCC are elderly. I find this ironic, as I am one of two African-American members in this choir. I am VERY UPSET I did not have the opportunity to sing with you.
A little about myself: I am a classically trained singer from the University of North Texas. I sang with the Dallas Symphony Chorus at Carnegie Hall in 2011. In 2010, only 100 out of 212 were chosen to sing Handelโs Messiah under the direction of Helmut Rilling. I am TALENTED, and I believe VCC purposely did not allow me to sing at your concert.
Is there ANY WAY I could sing with a chorus at one of your concerts? I donโt have a lot of money, but I would try to find a way to sing with you. It would be an honor.
Thank you,
Lauren Holleman
My name is Lauren Holleman, and I am a member of the Valley Concert Chorale. I was told you needed altos for your concert. I was one of the I first altos to respond. When asked if they needed more altos, Bill told me they didnโt need anymore.
I believe they are trying to get me back for not performing in last Springโs concert. I was ill, and I have the doctorโs note to prove it. I was highly contagious, and the majority of the members of VCC are elderly. I find this ironic, as I am one of two African-American members in this choir. I am VERY UPSET I did not have the opportunity to sing with you.
A little about myself: I am a classically trained singer from the University of North Texas. I sang with the Dallas Symphony Chorus at Carnegie Hall in 2011. In 2010, only 100 out of 212 were chosen to sing Handelโs Messiah under the direction of Helmut Rilling. I am TALENTED, and I believe VCC purposely did not allow me to sing at your concert.
Is there ANY WAY I could sing with a chorus at one of your concerts? I donโt have a lot of money, but I would try to find a way to sing with you. It would be an honor.
Thank you,
Lauren Holleman
wrote on September 23, 2023
Iโve thought for decades about expressing my joy, appreciation honor to you Bobby. Iโve sought to teach others what I could about your gift as a on- air jazz dj for decadesโฆ have been fortunate to have witnessed your gifts in person many times over the years most recently in Boston at the start of the pandemic.
As a young woman in the early 90s you and I came face to face at Ben and Jerryโs in the Bershires. I was stunned to silence, quietly thanking you out of the roof of my carโฆ
Thank you. For your spirit, talent, voice, gifts.
Thank you for teaching so many to listen, hear, connect in joy and harmony.
blessings
Jemma
As a young woman in the early 90s you and I came face to face at Ben and Jerryโs in the Bershires. I was stunned to silence, quietly thanking you out of the roof of my carโฆ
Thank you. For your spirit, talent, voice, gifts.
Thank you for teaching so many to listen, hear, connect in joy and harmony.
blessings
Jemma
wrote on September 8, 2023
When I was a kid, my dad played "The Voice." Since then, I've watched as this extraordinary artist introduced something deeper and more joyous and connected than any artistic expression I'd ever encountered.
You've survived the "pop music" label, and in fact transcended all labels to revel in the playground that attracts us bipeds (and others) like a rare earth magnet.
Speaking of playing, I thought of you immediately when I listened to an extraordinary artist by the name of Abel Selaocoe. If the two of you end up playing in the stream together (if you haven't already, that is), well, that will be something! He made my day, as you have countless times throughout my life.
Thanks for that, by the way.
You've survived the "pop music" label, and in fact transcended all labels to revel in the playground that attracts us bipeds (and others) like a rare earth magnet.
Speaking of playing, I thought of you immediately when I listened to an extraordinary artist by the name of Abel Selaocoe. If the two of you end up playing in the stream together (if you haven't already, that is), well, that will be something! He made my day, as you have countless times throughout my life.
Thanks for that, by the way.
wrote on September 1, 2023
Dear Robert McFerrin!
My name is Sergey. I am not the son of a rich father and walk my path alone. Please allow me to use your composition to create a mix and upload it to the Internet. My stage name is SILVER BUDDAH.
Be healthy and happy!
My name is Sergey. I am not the son of a rich father and walk my path alone. Please allow me to use your composition to create a mix and upload it to the Internet. My stage name is SILVER BUDDAH.
Be healthy and happy!
wrote on August 21, 2023
In town with a Cirque du Soleil production, we had no expectations whatsoever. We were treated to an absolutely phenomenal experience!
We were so happy to see our Whistler invited onstage to perform with this outstanding ensemble. Thank you to Bobby, and to all involved in this wonderful initiative.
We were so happy to see our Whistler invited onstage to perform with this outstanding ensemble. Thank you to Bobby, and to all involved in this wonderful initiative.
wrote on August 17, 2023
Hell Bobby,
When I heard your song Don't Worry, Be Happy for the first time, it reminded me of my hometown Guangzhou, a city of flower and good food. Now, I listen to your songs quite often while I am writing. They do cheer me up and give me inspiration. Thank you for making such good music. I really hope to see your show in China. My company cooperates with foreign singers, musicians and actors. Please let me know if you are interesting in making a show in China.
Best wishes,
Windy
When I heard your song Don't Worry, Be Happy for the first time, it reminded me of my hometown Guangzhou, a city of flower and good food. Now, I listen to your songs quite often while I am writing. They do cheer me up and give me inspiration. Thank you for making such good music. I really hope to see your show in China. My company cooperates with foreign singers, musicians and actors. Please let me know if you are interesting in making a show in China.
Best wishes,
Windy
wrote on August 12, 2023
Hi! I just heard you on the Sirius/XM 80s channel. I bet you canโt guess which song? G-d has gifted you immensely. Your song just encouraged my heart and mind! Iโm going to share it with my family and have us sing a cover ofโฆDonโt Worry Be Happy. I just wanted to leave you a note to say that I just prayed for you, G-d sees and loves you, and I wish you the best! Psalm 139/John 3:16 Kind regards, Allison
wrote on August 3, 2023
Thank you! Thank you so much! Add 1 more to the list of people you have joyously affected.
wrote on August 2, 2023
It was my delight to hear Mr. McFarrin rehearse at the NJPAC in the 1990s I think it was. He came to speak to my Newark Boys Chorus School students during a break. He admonished them to be very careful what they allowed in their minds. Such sage advice!
Unfortunately, though I no longer teach there, I hear they are in danger of closing due to financial constraints. If there is anything you can do to help ensure that does not happen future student generations will be forever indebted.
Carry on with wholesome work.
Diane
Unfortunately, though I no longer teach there, I hear they are in danger of closing due to financial constraints. If there is anything you can do to help ensure that does not happen future student generations will be forever indebted.
Carry on with wholesome work.
Diane
wrote on July 22, 2023
Hey Bobby,
I hope you remember me. I was the bass player in the band with John Fresk at the Hilton in Salt Lake City in the summer of 1977. I used to get dinner at the bar while you were playing piano and singing. And oh my God, the singing.
I have always been thrilled that I got to meet and know you before your talent rocketed you off the chart.
I hope that you are well and happy. I am. I had a very satisfying 20-year minor league career playing bass in D/FW.
If you ever come to Richmond (as defeated foreign capitals go, its a nice place) Id love to buy you dinner. Theres a wicked restaurant scene here.
And if we dont cross paths again, congratulations on your art, your success, and who you are. Im sure your father is very proud.
Ive been honored to have met you.
Mike
I hope you remember me. I was the bass player in the band with John Fresk at the Hilton in Salt Lake City in the summer of 1977. I used to get dinner at the bar while you were playing piano and singing. And oh my God, the singing.
I have always been thrilled that I got to meet and know you before your talent rocketed you off the chart.
I hope that you are well and happy. I am. I had a very satisfying 20-year minor league career playing bass in D/FW.
If you ever come to Richmond (as defeated foreign capitals go, its a nice place) Id love to buy you dinner. Theres a wicked restaurant scene here.
And if we dont cross paths again, congratulations on your art, your success, and who you are. Im sure your father is very proud.
Ive been honored to have met you.
Mike
wrote on July 4, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful and very beautiful music, sir! I have been listening to you for many years and often times I found relaxation and peace by listening to your music (which is both magical and therapeutic). I also saw you live in Aalborg in 2018 while I was still an international bachelor student studying there at Aalborg University (AAU). I thought that going to one of your concerts was one of the best things I could do for myself in my spare time and there and so it was. It was an amazing performance with a great a cappella performance on your behalf (also along with some very talented Danish musicians). All the best, plenty of health, much success, and many blessings from a great longtime fan from Suceava, Romania! Much respect as well for your great musical legacy!
wrote on June 29, 2023
Hello, I am a professor at a Spanish university and I have made these two lectures about Bobby's musical career for a project of musical dissemination throughout the region. In case it can be of interest in this group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDFiD6k3roE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10vxzfLb7MM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDFiD6k3roE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10vxzfLb7MM
wrote on May 24, 2023
I came to check out Circle songs on Monday 5/22/23. It was an incredible experience. Watching so many people enjoy the opportunity was really neat. It was fun singing along from the crowd, maybe next time ill go up xD
wrote on May 14, 2023
Dear Bobby,
I am an adult living with autism and I wrestle with a great deal of anxiety just to take my dog out for a walk. Last week, I put on my headphones and began listening to only โDonโt Worry Be Happyโ on repeat and my walks are the best they have ever been and only getting better! The constant, positive message reinforcement of the lyrics and the uplifting sounds, is truly like medicine for my mind. God bless you, sir, and thank you for the wonderful, healing gift of your music.
Cheers!
Portland Steve
I am an adult living with autism and I wrestle with a great deal of anxiety just to take my dog out for a walk. Last week, I put on my headphones and began listening to only โDonโt Worry Be Happyโ on repeat and my walks are the best they have ever been and only getting better! The constant, positive message reinforcement of the lyrics and the uplifting sounds, is truly like medicine for my mind. God bless you, sir, and thank you for the wonderful, healing gift of your music.
Cheers!
Portland Steve
wrote on May 14, 2023
Music Unites Living beings in their biodiversity.
Thank you for expanding this vision in such a fun and loving way! Please come to Argentina!!!!!
All the best to you and your team.
Thank you for expanding this vision in such a fun and loving way! Please come to Argentina!!!!!
All the best to you and your team.
wrote on May 8, 2023
Dear Mr McFarrin,
I discovered your "paper music" CD the other day - wow! I love classical music - particularly Baroque - and your vocals on Vivaldi and Bach are absolutely astonishing. I have already listened to your disc five times, and believe it is the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Thank you for bringing such beauty alive.
I discovered your "paper music" CD the other day - wow! I love classical music - particularly Baroque - and your vocals on Vivaldi and Bach are absolutely astonishing. I have already listened to your disc five times, and believe it is the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Thank you for bringing such beauty alive.
wrote on May 8, 2023
Dear Mr. McFarrin, thirty-five years ago I saw you at Popejoy Hall in ABQ. I went backstage and told you, 'you had made my year'. You replied, "Maybe your night." Now it is part of my being.
As I listen to Medicine Man I am taken back to the birth of my first son who was born to your music. (Sweet in the Morning and others)
My father said one day while on his way to dialysis that 'Music soothes the soul'. Your music has done that for me for almost 40 years. Thank you.
As I listen to Medicine Man I am taken back to the birth of my first son who was born to your music. (Sweet in the Morning and others)
My father said one day while on his way to dialysis that 'Music soothes the soul'. Your music has done that for me for almost 40 years. Thank you.
wrote on May 8, 2023
Dear Bobby
I Miss your great dont sorry exercise on your Page. Where i can find IT? Lovley greetings from germany
I Miss your great dont sorry exercise on your Page. Where i can find IT? Lovley greetings from germany
wrote on May 7, 2023
Dearest Bobby,
you are part of my family since I became a mum 9 years ago ! Francesco (9) and Diletta (7) are growing while listening to your MUSICA and I really wants to thank you with all my heart. My kids both are learning music through Edwing Gordon's method...which puts improvisation and motion at the very first place, I'm so glad about it.
St. Francisco Bay Area is too far for us ... but we'll never stop to follow you even if at a distance.
One of my big desires is to bring my kids to see you singing live ... please, come back to Roma ๐
May God keeps you always in His Holy Hands, we pray for your health and for your soul.
All the best from Alessandra, Francesco and Diletta!
you are part of my family since I became a mum 9 years ago ! Francesco (9) and Diletta (7) are growing while listening to your MUSICA and I really wants to thank you with all my heart. My kids both are learning music through Edwing Gordon's method...which puts improvisation and motion at the very first place, I'm so glad about it.
St. Francisco Bay Area is too far for us ... but we'll never stop to follow you even if at a distance.
One of my big desires is to bring my kids to see you singing live ... please, come back to Roma ๐
May God keeps you always in His Holy Hands, we pray for your health and for your soul.
All the best from Alessandra, Francesco and Diletta!
wrote on May 7, 2023
Hello, really want to let you know, my african grey parrot, STORM, can whistle and sings, dont worry, daily, amazing song of yours, big thanks for through this song i daily have inspiration....And friends too who pop in to mine, STORM and my crow, BELLA-BLUE both love your song..... Have a Blessed day........
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