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The John Denver Internet Fan Club
Monthly Newsletter

J U N E 2 0 0 3

Editor: Emily M. Parris

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http://www.rockymtnhigh.org * emily@sky.net
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Table of Contents
June 2003 * Issue #110

John Denver Events.............................2

"Everything's Comin' Up John Denver"
by Emily M. Parris..........................4

John Denver Notes..............................6

Poetry Corner:
"Peace" by Cynthia Helen Gullage.............8
"Like the Wings of An Eagle"
by T. McCullum........................9

CD Reviews:
"On Angel's Wings" - Steve Brook
Reviewed by Emily M. Parris..............9

John Denver Want Ads..........................10

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J O H N D E N V E R E V E N T S
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June 6, 2003 * Doylestown, PA / Frank DeLaMarre & Chris Nole
in concert / Salem United Church of Christ 8:00pm $10
includes refreshments. info@frankdelamarre.com
http://www.frankdelamarre.com/schedule/

June 7, 2003 * St. Petersburg, Florida - "Rocky Mountain
Memories" show by Ron Rich. 8:00pm Palladium, 253 Fifth
Avenue North. (727) 822-3590 Tickets: $18.00
www.palladiumtheater.com or http://cabinsong.com

June 8, 2003 * Annapolis, MD - Mack Bailey's CD Release
Party for "Why I'm Here" will be held at the Ram's Head
Tavern 5:00pm 410-268-4545 * http://www.mackbailey.com
Ram's Head Tavern: http://www.ramsheadtavern.com

June 27-28, 2003 * Knoxville, TN * Pete Huttlinger with
Tommy Emmanuel and Peppino D'Agostino. Pellissippi
Community College Tickets: (865) 637-1644

June 28, 2003 * CMT "Inside Fame" Series -
Segment on John Denver. Pete Huttlinger and other will
reflect on times with John Denver. CMT

August 10, 2003 - "Let This Be A Voice" - PBS

August 20-28, 2003 * Fairbanks, Alaska /
Artic National Wildlife Refuge Adventure /
The Murie Center; Moose, WY (307) 739-2246
info@muriecenter.org * http://www.muriecenter.org

August 20-Sept 1, 2003 * Anchorage, Alaska to Vancouver,
British Columbia - Arctic Dance Conservation Cruise /
12 day excursion / Offer #10215 * The Murie Center /
Moose, WY (307) 739-2246 or http://www.cruisewest.com

Sept 21, 2003 * McHenry, Illinois / JD Tribute by Will Kruger
is part of the "Shades of Autumn - Sights and Sounds of
America" Festival. Noon / Stade Dairy Farm / 3709 W. Miller
Road * (815) 675-6396 http://www.stadedairyfarm.com
Will Kruger <wilbil@quixnet.net> www.mp3.com/willkruger

Sept 29-Oct 4, 2003 * Lyons, CO / "Journey to Center" program
with Tom Crum (585) 924-7302 http://www.aikiworks.com

October 2 - November 29, 2003 * Denver, Colorado /
Ricketson Theatre - "Almost Heaven: Songs and Stories of
John Denver" http://www.denvercenter.org

October 3-5, 2003 PA Friends of JD Fall Retreat /
Cassville, PA / Bitter Goose Lodge $45 for the weekend.
Payment to Pat Liddic / 533 Lexington Road / Lancaster,
PA 17603 / Pat Liddic <tigersnwolves@comcast.net>

October 4-5, 2003 * Salida, Colorado / Fifth Annual John
Denver Celebration / http://www.johndenverlegacy.com
Christine Smith 1-719-942-9620 <Christinesmith@amigo.net>
Seating limited to first 200 reservations.

October 17, 2003 * Wilmington, NC - Thalian Hall /
Hard Travelers with Bill Danoff, John Sommers and Chris
Nole / http://www.musicunites.com

October 24, 2003 * Annapolis, MD / "Music from the
Mountains: A Tribute to John Denver" Maryland Hall Center
for the Performing Arts / Annapolis, MD $40 or VIP $100
http://www.musicunites.com

JOHN DENVER MEMORIAL EVENTS in ASPEN, CO
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October 9, 2003 * Aspen, CO / Work at the JD Sanctuary
9:30am * Info: Curtis Griffy <Curtis.Griffy@guidant.com>

October 9, 2003 * Aspen, CO / Meet and Greet at the John
Denver Sanctuary 4:30pm Info: <sunnydeb@john-denver.org>

October 9, 2003 * Aspen, CO / John Denver Sanctuary 5:00pm
Worship Service on the Mountain <sunnydeb@john-denver.org>

October 9, 2003 * Aspen, CO / Peace Cloth Event with
Chris Collins, Ron Rich, Ellen Stapenhorst and the
Earthbeat Choir 7:00pm Info: Eve <eeeeekl@aol.com>

October 10-12, 2003 * Aspen, CO / 5th Annual "A Musical
Tribute to John Denver" / Wheeler Opera House
http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com

October 10, 2003 * Aspen, CO / Assisted Living Songfest /
Noon - Pitkin County Senior Center / Mel Trondson & the
World Family of John Denver Singers <Peacefuleagle@aol.com>

October 11, 2003 * Aspen, CO / Special Music from the
Mountains - Mack Bailey with Chris Nole and other surprise
guests. Mountain Chalet Ballroom / 1:00 - 2:30pm
Tickets $20 include light refreshments / Make check/m.o.
payable to Mack Bailey (SASE) Mack Bailey Concert /
c/o Karen Tupek / 6300 Wynkoop Blvd / Bethesda, MD 20817
Karen <penguins51@aol.com>, Mary <eagleshorses@yahoo.com>

October 11, 2003 * Aspen, CO / "You Fill Up My Senses:
Exploring the Music, the Message and the Magic of John
Denver" 9:00am - Noon / Richard Hatch & J.P. McDaniel
/ Mountain Chalet's conference room. $20 in advance
$25 at the door <Jequitap@aol.com> / J.P. McDaniel /
9552 W. Capri Drive / Littleton, CO 80123 Include SASE

October 11, 2003 * Aspen, CO / Dinner at The Tower
4:00pm Tickets $26 / Vicki Wells / 420 SW 38th Street /
Cape Coral, FL 33914 / Vicki <Vickibet@aol.com>

October 12, 2003 * Aspen, CO / Campfire near Maroon Bells
6:00pm * Info: Harold Simpson <allans@advancenet.net>

October 13, 2003 * Aspen, CO / It's Goodbye Again 5:00pm
Wagner Park on Durant Ave <sunnydeb@john-denver.org>

October 13, 2003 * Aspen, Colorado / John Adams & Friends;
4th annual concert celebrating the life and music of John
Denver. 7:00pm Wheeler Opera House $35.00 / $20
Tickets: (970) 920-5770 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com
John Adams: http://www.johnadams-music.com

JOHN DENVER MEMORIAL EVENTS in PACIFIC GROVE, CA
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October 11, 2003 * Carmel, CA / Chris Westfall in Concert
Unitarian Universalist Church / 490 Aguajito Road
7:30pm $10 * Info: <jtherrien@pacbell.net>

October 12, 2003 * Sunday - Pacific Grove, California
Noon: John Denver Beach Cleanup / Starts at Ocean View
Blvd & Acropolis across from the golf course.
1:00pm Singalong with Chris Westfall in Lovers Point Park.
Bring your instruments, songbooks, and lunch.
5:00pm Candlelight Tribute at John Denver Beach
Debra <PixieDmyr@aol.com> (310) 393-8346

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"EVERYTHING'S COMIN' UP JOHN DENVER"
by Emily M. Parris

IN DANCE PERFORMANCES:
While doing some research on the web, I have discovered
that John Denver's music has been showing up on stages across
the country. His music is being used to accompany the dance.

In April The Fort Worth Dallas Ballet performed a free
performance called "An Evening of Ballet 2003." The
interesting thing about this is that it included dances set
to the music of John Denver:

<Fort Worth Star-Telegram * 4/27/03>
"The performance closed with 'Let This Be A Voice',
dances set to John Denver songs.
The entertainment level of that work depended
on your tolerance for Denver's greatest hits, but
there was certainly plenty of fine, free-form dance
in this section. Erin Rivera-Brennand, Michelle
Lawyer and Enrica G. Tseng made a fetching trio of
cowgirls clad in red and white, fringed Western
shirts for "Take Me Home, Country Roads", and
Rebekah Raun and Ryan Thomas delivered a fine pas
de deux to the strains of 'Annie's Song.'"

According to Pittsburgh's "Tribune-Review", the Playhouse
Dance Company also danced to the music of John Denver.
Their performance was called "Premieres II." A review of the
performance by William Loeffler had this to say about the
section with John's music:

"For the third section, the cast whirled into -
no kidding - a thigh-slapping country hoedown,
set to John Denver's 'Thank God I'm A Country
Boy.' And what do you know, it fit perfectly.
The audience loved it." (4-14-03)

AT THE RODEO
John's music also showed up at the Rodeo in Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada. The Edmonton Journal reported that the 43rd
annual Leduc Black Gold Rodeo proceeded despite the snow and
the show began with John's music:
"Before the cowboys jump atop their bucking charges,
several women on tamer horses, wearing tight
Wrangler jeans and checkered shirts, wave corporate
banners to the happy pluckings of 'Thank God I'm A
Country Boy."

IN TALENT SHOWS
The Marion Star in Marion, Ohio reported that John
Denver's music was going to be performed at the Panorama
Talent Show:

"The high school will present its annual Panorama
Talent Show on May 3rd. Among acts chosen to perform
are a group of 16 freshmen who will perform John
Denver's "Grandma's Feather Bed.' Freshman Kiersten
Anderson said she was returning from her family's
vacation when she got the idea of reuniting the junior
high choir that attended the 2001 Ohio Music Education
Association Junior High District Festival. They put
together anything from plowing motions to spoon and
washboard players to accompany the song when they
auditioned on April 16. Five judges chose them along
with 17 other acts out of about 50 that auditioned."

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To Read More about it - Articles:
"All Together: Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy"
by Dave Ford <dford@sfchronicle.com> San Francisco
Chronicle 4-25-03
"High-energy piece is standout of Playhouse Dance Program"
by William Loeffler - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 4/13/03
"Ballet Troupe Returns Favor in Superb Style"
by Punch Shaw - Fort Worth Star Telegram 4/27/03
"Everyone's a cold, wet winner down at the old Rodeo Days"
by Todd Babiak - The Edmonton Journal 5-8-03

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John Denver was ranked #18 with "Take Me Home, Country Roads"
in a list of the top 100 songs in country music history. The
list was revealed in a concert yesterday on the eve of
Nashville's annual Fan Fair country music festival.
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Gina Hill... The Claritin for children commercial uses
the sounds and sights of the '70s for its advertisement,
showing children in clothes of the era with flowers in their
hair...and there is one little guy they focus on that looks
just like a little John Denver! It's so cute, and it's
unmistakable that those responsible for the commercial
wanted the little boy to look like John of the '70s -
blonde shaggy hair and wire rim glasses. I've only seen
the commercial on MSNBC.
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Frank DeLaMarre's song, "Take Them Home" was played on the
major news stations (FOX, CNN, MSNBC) during a video
tribute to Laci Peterson. http://www.frankdelamarre.com
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Rafael Rubio has started a new John Denver Fan Club in Spain.
John Denver Espana Club
http://webs.ono.com/johndenver johndenver@ono.com
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THE ERIN SIMOVIC EXPERIENCE...
Erin Simovic writes for the Oregon State Daily Barometer
Telling about her experiences in school, she said:

..."I was crooning over a musician who strung his
guitar straight into my heart. What can I say, I'm a
John Denver fan. I can't think of anything better than
when he sings "Thank God I'm A Country Boy."

And some other John Denver fans responded...

Nancy Anglin <JDen1951@aol.com> - Arkansas
"LOL...I really enjoyed your article but what can I say?
I am also a John Denver admirer. For those that roll their
eyes...well, maybe one day they'll catch on!

Aurelia Wight...
"I'm going to steal your line, 'musician who strung his
guitar straight into my heart.' John did the same to me. I
think you can like many styles of music and have a variety
of friends and not have to label yourself as anything...just
be the unique, confident individual who knows what she wants
from life, just the way John lived his incredible life. In
loving JD, you've got the BEST!"
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TALK ABOUT OPENING WINDOWS...
Hao Jiang Tian has sung with the Metropolitan Opera since
1991 and has had more than 26 roles in 300 performances there.
He performed at a benefit concert for the Asian Pacific
Development Center in Aurora, Colorado on May 18th.
An article (4-25-03) telling about the performance in the
Aurora Sentinel said:
"When diplomatic relations between the US and China
began to thaw in the mid-'70s, Tian glimpsed what he
thought would be his future on an imported American
variety show. The program featured music by John Denver,
performing "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
'I was brought up on revolutionary music', Tian said,
singing a marching band-like drum line. (John Denver's)
music sort of opened up the window to a different type
of music.'
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An article in the Kentucky Post states that...
...in Germany's beer halls, the most requested song is
John Denver's "Country Roads."
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The 5/6/03 episode of "Watching Ellie" centered around John
Denver:
"Needing money quickly, Ellie discovers she can pick
up a few bucks singing in a Los Angeles subway area.
Initially ignored when crooning a bluesy Gershwin
ballad, she draws fans - and dollars - when belting
out knee-slapping Denver melodies.
That was the only pleasure derived from watching
Ellie's new look."
...Rocky Mountain News
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Diane <ravens_child@charter.net> May 14, 2003 - Last Monday's
episode of "Boston Public" had a nice John Denver reference:
They are a newly engaged couple. She puts on a
JD cd. He says "Is that John Denver? I don't own any
John Denver cds." She says, "That's ok. I have
everything he has ever made. He is a God." The whole
scene continued with "Country Roads" playing.
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David Orion <CactiDave@aol.com> Apple computer launched a new
music service called The iTunes Store. They have over 14 John
Denver albums currently available for download for around
$10.00 and up per album or single songs for .99 cents. The
sound quality is amazing. The service is currently available
to Mac users and will be available to PC users this fall. It
is truly worth a look for us John Denver fans.
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Look for mention of Pete Huttlinger in the May issues of
"Guitar Player" and "Acoustic Guitar" Magazines.
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George Zinn <kkodey@yahoo.com> There is a website that
organizes local meetups from all over the world in any topic
of general interest for people to meet, socialize and discuss
their favorite topics. We need one for John Denver.
http://www.meetup.com
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Editor's Note: I signed up for a John Denver meetup but
haven't heard back from anyone yet.
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Emily <emily@sky.net> There is an article called "Honey,
they're playing our song. I mean my song" by John Weeks
4/19/03 in the San Bernardino Sun. The article tells about
the fact that you can't copyright a song title. In the article
he mentions John's "I'm Sorry" in 1975 and Brenda Lee's "I'm
Sorry" in 1960. - It's an interesting Article.
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"Sunshine On My Shoulders" - the first of a series of
children's books to be written using John's environmental
messages from his songs:
www.dawnpub.com/2DetailLinks/UpcomingBooks.html
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P O E T R Y C O R N E R
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Peace

by Cynthia Helen Gullage

A gently flowing river,
A soothing lullaby,
A never ending rainbow,
That spans the entire sky.

No borderlines or boundaries,
All weapons obsolete,
No man declared "the Victor",
For, none fall in defeat

A quiet mountain meadow,
The star-strewn sky at night,
Bird song, sweet, at daybreak,
To welcome morning light.

Hands that join in friendship,
Voices raised in song,
All nations in one circle,
Each knowing they belong.

No man chained or broken
For what he dares to dream.
Harsh words left unspoken,
Like ripples in a stream.

Jewels more rare and precious
Than perfect, polished pearls.
The dream becomes reality,
The vision of ONE WORLD.

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Copyright 2003 by Cynthia Gullage <cynsere9@hotmail.com>

Like the Wings of An Eagle

by T. McCullum

Like the Wings of an Eagle
I'll take to the Sky
Soaring on Currents above mountains High
Drifting through clouds to Valleys below,
Feeling Forever the suns golden glow.

Like the Wings of an Eagle,
To the Heavens above,
I'll Fly to the Summits on a Journey of Love,
And on my Return the Gift that I bring,
Is the warmth of the Sun and the Song that
I sing

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Copyright by T. McCullum

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CD REVIEWS
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ON ANGEL'S WINGS - cd single by Steve Brook
Reviewed by Emily M. Parris

"So long Henry John - the friend I never knew"...
In "On Angel's Wings", Steve Brook sings of his dream
to meet John Denver that never came true. It is a beautiful
tribute to John sung in a very heartfelt style. He sings of
listening to John's music and singing along. I think any John
Denver fan would enjoy this tribute.
On the "Friends of John Denver - Campfire" Lynne Groves
said:
"If you haven't yet ordered Steve Brook's cd then
let me tell you it is beautiful and both versions
of his tribute song to John, 'On Angel's Wings'
reduced me to tears."
The name of the record company is listed as "Windchime Music"
and there are 2 versions of the song on the cd. One of them is
an acoustic version.

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Steve's Email: Steve Brook <steveedb@onetel.net.uk>
1 John Street / Whitworth / Rochdale / Lancs OL12 8BN U.K.

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JOHN DENVER W A N T A D S / F O R S A L E
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To join the WINDSTAR FOUNDATION founded by John Denver
and Tom Crum in 1976 check out the web page at
http://www.wstar.org / The mission of Windstar is
"to inspire individuals to make responsible choices
and take direct personal actions to achieve a
peaceful and environmentally sustainable future."
Membership is $35.00 per year. Phone: 970-927-5435
Windstar Foundation / PO Box 656 / Snowmass, CO 81654
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Diane <ravens_child@charter.net> I have one each of the 4
styles of John Denver belt buckles left. All are made of
pewter. One set has Rocky Mountain High on it with a mountain
scene at sunset. The other is of an eagle head and it has the
words to "Eagle and the Hawk" on the back. $17-$20
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In the book "Refuge Island" by Savannah Raines there is
mention of John Denver's music since the central character
likes John Denver. You can order the book through 1st Books
at http://www.1stbooks.com ISBN 0-7596-9146-0
Or contact Savannah at <Beach5310@aol.com>
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Carol <EagleBlossom@aol.com> The Billings Montana Gazette
is currently running an opinion poll on whether bison in
Yellowstone National park should be protected under the
Endangered Species Act. Go to http://www.billingsgazette.com
to vote yes to help educate people about the importance of
the Buffalo!
Buffalo Field Campaign http://www.wildrockies.org/buffalo
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The Cabinsong Web Page had this to say about the
"Rocky Mountain Memories" show that will be on
June 7, 2003 at the Palladium Theater:
"Relive the memories, as Ron Rich portrays one of the
greatest singer/songwriters of our time, John Denver.
Let him guide you through the songs that warmed our
hearts and left us with a fulfillment of love for the
environment, and love for one another. A show that
will take you back to a time when dreams of home and
heart merged from the songs that made our world a better
place. Laugh a little, and cry a little."
http://cabinsong.com * www.palladiumtheater.com
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Paul <paul@paullarsonmusic.com> I've had numerous requests
from my fans that I play some JD tribute concert in Colorado
and other places this fall and summer as a means of getting my
own music out there and giving John Denver some thanks by
singing some of his songs. www.paullarsonmusic.com
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Editor's note: On Paul's web page you can hear "What's This
Talk About War?" - a song that is very reminiscent of John.
"Sounds from the Living Room" is available for $13 (includes
s/h) by sending a check to Paul Larson Music / P.O. Box 974 /
Frazier Park, CA 93225 * The web page mentioned that his cd
"Outside the Box" (March 2003) will feature Jerry Scheff on
bass and Mark Yeary on the piano.
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Mary <eaglehorses@yahoo.com> As most of you know, Eve and
Paris Saizan lost a loved one. Her name is Laci Peterson. When
I posted the address to send cards to her family, Frank
DeLaMarre emailed me saying he was going to send them a box of
his cd singles "Take Them Home", and if you saw the memorial
service, you know they used his beautiful song along with a
photo collage of Laci. Frank has graciously sent me a box of
his beautiful cd's and I would like to offer this as a
fundraiser for the Carol Sund/Carrington Memorial Reward
Foundation. <www.carolesundfoundation.com> The cd was produced
by Kris O'Connor and features Jeff Cox on bass, Pete
Huttlinger on guitars and Chris Nole on piano. For a minimum
donation of $5.00 you will receive a copy of the cd. Email me
for more details.
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Emily <emily@sky.net> Please email me EVENT REVIEWS, WANT ADS,
ARTICLES or information about John Denver to be included in
the Rocky Mountain High Newsletter. Email by the 20th of the
month for inclusion in the next newsletter.
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John Denver Events
http://www.john-denver.org/events/aspen2003/
John Denver Espana Club
http://webs.ono.com/johndenver
JD SLide Show
http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/bud1/amazon.html
Gregory Wilson
http://www.geocities.com/wilsons101/Singles.html

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June 2003 * Issue #110 * Editor: Emily M. Parris
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