Rob Russell Davies: Guestbook

Allan Pinkney

February 12, 2010

Was there in the early days in the Harvester, Bramley. Packed out nights with a wicked atmosper.
Tune of the night was if i rembember rightly "dont let the rain" cracking tune, even went out and bought it on single. Happy days!

From Rob

January 21, 2010

Thanks Brien, any pics of Wizard appreciated. Paul, if you send me an email on this website, I'll ask Graham or George to get back to you... perhaps they have some CD's of the band they can sort out for you.

Brien

January 21, 2010

Hi Rob. I think I might have a few more pics of Wizard some where. Ill have a look ? Keep up the good work. Brien

paul gibbons

January 13, 2010

hi there,i used to come and watch in the jester turtle, more the wozani days in leeds on burley road, i have the album shown.did you make any other albums,cd's, or anything as wozani or is that the only record. i think the music and lurics were spot on and im sure that wozani could make a come back. id like to get hold of more material as the old you if there is anything ive missed to search for. ive been searching for wozani for ages in record shops and online. glad i found you, will have a good read laters m8. keep it up.paul gibbo

Nicky

April 17, 2009

Been listening to some of your song that Aiden has covered on his new CD - goods stuff keep it coming!:-)

paul schofield

April 8, 2009

hi rob i used to watch you play with jester turtle a long time ago are you still in bramley leeds uk have you any gigs coming up best wishes paul

From Rob.

March 7, 2009

Hi Xanda, yes the Malibu: Ports o'call is going back quite a way. We were all a little bit crazy back then! I still see Ash from time to time when in Jo'burg... he hasn't changed much, still have you laughing in no time! All the best to you Xanda, and thanks for signing up for my newsletter.

Xanda

March 6, 2009

Couldn't believe ittttttttt
it took me all the way back to the Malibu Durban
Where are u Rob? Leeds?
Probably all over :):):)
I went out with Ashley Brokenshaw for a while and drove to Ports o'call on his days off. Couldnt believe it
It is so great that you are keeping record of your doings.
Well done Rob and keep it up
lots of love
Xanda

From Rob

August 22, 2008

Thank you Sonya, comments like these keep me going down that 'tough old' road. All the best...

August 21, 2008

I really enjoyed your website. I was on a Musical Journey. How wonderful you take time out to appreciate so many people who have come into your life and made an impact somehow, inspired your albums. You're a true talent, following your heart your entire life, day in, day out ... bringing joy to others. Many people would give up ... it's one of the toughest roads, acts to follow ... God Bless you and your family and friends.

All the very best,
Sonya Rose

From Rob

July 23, 2008

I've reset this guestbook so that all comments come to me via e-mail first. This is to try and filter out all the spam and rubbish that these morons try to send. I'm sure you don't want to read it either! So don't worry if after you've clicked 'submit your comment' it doesn't appear immediately- I will add it as soon as possible.

From Rob

July 23, 2008

Thanks very much Brenda for those inspiring comments! I'm finding that lots of kids seem to like 'Tipperary'... don't know what it is, but great that they do!

Brenda Richardson

July 23, 2008

Love your music, bought your CD after first hearing you at the Gas House Tavern.Came with Brian, the mechanic,
Just to let you know my 8 year old grandsons love your songs too,they are often heard singing "Crossing The River" and "The
Tipperary Song"
When I told them I had been to see you again, one asked," Is he still blind?"

From Rob

May 9, 2008

Hi Grant, great to meet an ol' Durban boy at the airport doing what we do best... having a pint. My trip was good too, slight delay in Dubai. The chaos, of course, came when I got back to Leeds... but that's moving house for you. Keep in touch and nice meeting you.

Kixrattyantak

May 6, 2008

god site. Continue also

Grant

May 1, 2008

Hi Rob, hope your trip was ok. Mine was good, I had an emergency exit isle. Will chat more later.

From Rob

March 26, 2008

Welcome back from your Middle East trip Glen (Prince). Glad to hear you missed the beer, beaches and of course our South African ladies.

Oh, and I've sent you two Glen's each others email addresses to get in contact. All the best for now...

GLEN ASHFORD

March 26, 2008

HEY, GLEN PRINCE! IT'S THE OTHER GLEN. MIDDLE EAST? NO WONDER I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND YOU AROUND HERE. DROP ME A LINE SOMETIME, cgtimber@iafrica.com

GLEN PRINCE

March 25, 2008

HI ROB JUST ARRIVED BACK IN THE MIDDLE EAST TODAY AND READY TO START WORK AFTER THREE GOOD LONG MONTHS OF REST HA HA RIGHT GOOD OLD SA BEER AND BEACHES AND BITCHES ,WELL HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON CHEERS FOR NOW

From Rob

February 26, 2008

Hi John, thanks for the comments. Please check out hostbaby.com - they designed the templates used in this website. They're great and especially geared towards music and musicians. All the best...

John Svid

February 25, 2008

Wow great site! Some really helpful information there.
I’m sorry for little off-topic, but I want to ask you about design of this site.
Did you make this template yourself or got from any templates website?
Looks pretty cool for me. Wonderful well this reading.

Lymntoitutt

January 20, 2008

Hi Friends!

It's a very good site !! Very nice work, admin :)
How are you.

Heinrich Farber

PochePuntee

December 30, 2007

very good , useful site robrusmusic.com

From Rob

December 24, 2007

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Alvaradosas Munija

December 21, 2007

Hi Friends!

Excellent site. It was pleasant to me.
very thanks
Michael Kulbarsch
bbss19w

From Rob.

December 15, 2007

Hi Glen, really great to hear from you again after all this time! Glen Ashford, Georg and Graham and I were out in Joburg a few months ago, and just saying how we'd completely lost touch with you.

Please would you leave me some contact details in the emails on this site and I'll get in touch. I've got quite a big birthday bash coming up soon... will send you the details, and would be great to see you then.

Oh and I still have nightmares about Basil... although we all kinda miss him too!

glen prince

December 14, 2007

HI ROB,LONG TIME NO SEE OR HEAR DEC 1990 SO GLAD YOU ARE MAKING IT THAT SIDE AS PER YOUR RESUME' YOU HAVE PAID YOUR DUES AND INFLUENCED A LOT OF CLUB PATRONS FROM THE OLD CLUBBING DAYS IN THE GOOD OLD RSA ,FOR EXAMPLE I AM AN ABSOLUTE TOTO ASIA YES AND ELP FANATIC ,I NOW KNOW WHY BASIL USED TO SHIT HIMSELF AT BELLA'S FOR THE WAY YOUR KEYBOARDS WERE SET UP ELP WAKEMAN ASIA SET UP COOL MAN ,HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU CHEERS .

From Rob

August 20, 2007

Thanks for that Danny, we really appreciate it! By the way, my partner in crime's first name is Craig... he's in fact, Craig Michael. Although, come to think of it... Michael Craig works just as well!

danny

August 19, 2007

well ive just been to see rob and micheal ( duelling piano`s) gotta say was great to see rob again. first time meeting michael what a nice guy. oh the act.. hmmmm brilliant saw the last 40 mins or so great again if ya ever get chance go see these guys either singular or as a duo brilliant

Big!

November 3, 2006

One song that's not had a mention on here so far is 'Big Hearted Guy'. Written by me for comedian and country singer Aiden J Daniels (please see the

singers page) it's all about the good things in being ... well 'big'! Aiden (a big guy himself) is getting great milage out of it, and it's the

perfect song to introduce his comedy act. Not being a light-weight myself, I'm thinking about chucking it into my live act as well!

But the song's not just about being big in size but also being big in character. Someone really close to me is just going through a terrible break-

up. But the way he's handling himself and dealing with it show an honesty, dignity and wisdom which make him a true 'Big Hearted Guy'. Hang in there

mate... things will improve in time!

'I'm big and tough and know how to crush little minds
'Cause i'm big enough, to be a big hearted guy'
Here's the full song:

BIG-HEARTED GUY
© Rob Russell Davies 2003

Well I'm not a little guy
I'll never be an S or M in size
So fit me in a mighty triple L
'Cause everyone can see I'm living well
You'll find I don't have super-model grace
Or plastic vanity carved on my face
And largely what you see is what you get
'Cause I like it big

CHORUS
Well I'm big in the way I look
I'm big on my style
I'm big on my friends out there
I'm big on their smiles
I'm big and tough and know how to crush little minds
'Cause I'm big enough...
To be a big-hearted guy
To be a big-hearted guy...

Rolling like a tank in overdrive
I'm shunting through the world as large as life
I'm driven by a passion not a thrill
I'd rather climb a mountain than a hill
So fill my plate 'cause I think big is best
I'll always ask for more and not for less
Come ride with me along the widest roads
Let's think real big

CHORUS (Repeated)

MIDDLE
So make me big brother on every T V
And a Big Apple in any city
Like a big drum, big gun and big on the scene
You know that bigger is bolder and better
(Bigger is bolder and better)
Bigger is bolder and better
(Big, big, big, big)

REPEAT CHORUS

Changing It Around a Bit!

November 3, 2006

I'm not huge on Blogs and I don't think I'd ever be able to add new entries every day! After all, if I did that when would I get time to write the

songs. But I thought it might be an idea just to jot down a few thoughts / ideas / moans and even song words now and again. Hence this page is now

Rob's Blog and Guestbook!!!

So please feel free to add your comments... as always I'd love to hear from you. What I don't want to hear from is spammers! The odd ones do seem to

creep through and I try to remove them as quickly as possible. My apologies in advance if any unwanted rubbish does appear here!

From Rob: Fancy a Debate?

October 5, 2006

Here's a topic of debate! Please add your comments

As the internet grows, there seem to be absolutely loads of company's out there who're very willing to help us aspiring songwriters! They offer to do

all sorts of things like:
promote your music to publishers / agents / radio stations etc...
Give you a page on their website to promote your material...
They claim to know the movers and shakers in the business, and know how to open the doors for you.

But there's a catch. The songwriter always has to pay! And... I (we) have to pay up-front. So to send a song submission to the ABC Pop concert...

give us £25 for the privilege!
To get on one of these 'agents/promoters' books... give us a few hundred or maybe even a few thousand $$$'s.

Now, am I being naive here - or have we got this the wrong way around! If my songs are good enough, shouldn't people be pushing them for me. Of

course, the publisher / agent or whoever would be on a commission, and would get their cut once the song cracks it. But why should I pay upfront on a

maybe!!!

I don't include songwriting competitions in this. I don't mind paying to enter them... after all, judges have to be paid and the organisation costs

(although having said that - I bet some are making a fantastic profit on the deal!)

What do you think? Has anyone had any success with these pay-upfront schemes - or have you found that you're swimming in shark infested waters?

Please add your comment. (Oh... and I'll check my emails for any more offers in the meantime!)

From Rob

September 18, 2006

Great to hear from you again Jon. Yes I remember your song 'Sunset' from 2003, although can't quite remember how it goes! Hope you're having lots of

success with the writing and please say hi to Lorna. Keep in contact.

From Rob

September 11, 2006

Hi Scott, great to hear from you again. I remember the Pool team well - we did pretty well too, didn't we!!!

Graham from Jester Turtle / Wozani has got loads of albums lying about but unfortunatly he's back in Johannesburg now. Send me an email Scott (check

the contact page) and I'll send you back Graham's email address. (Don't really like giving out other people's emails in here) I'm sure he can sort

something out for you.

From Rob

July 27, 2006

Everyone Welcome!

Please feel welcome to say hi in the guestbook. It's not just for songwriters or musicians... but for anyone who loves music.

From Rob

July 26, 2006

Hi Jon, Dave and Phil and thanks for visiting. Yes... Jester Turtle and Wozani were fun days, and we really need another website just dedicated to

those times. Any offers!!!

Of course, tonights the big Candlelighters night. If you're close enough... come and enjoy the craic!

From Rob

July 5, 2006

Great to meet you both Greg and Pete, and thanks for popping in Tim (Wor Lad) and Georg.

Anyone who remembers or gigged in Rhodesia in the 60s / 70s and 80s will love Pete's site so please give it a visit! I've also sent Pete more info on

Wizard and Flagship's time there, and will be sending more soon as the memory cells take hold!

From Rob

July 3, 2006

Thank you for the encouraging words Carol, Darren, Trig and Andy. Don't worry Carol, I'll be keeping at it - like the song says 'nothin' can stop me

now!' In regard to the few people having trouble getting on the guestbook. I've contacted 'hostbaby' (the webservers) about this and it might be down

to a spam filter which they've introduced to their system. It's all quite complicated, and I don't pretend to understand it all. This forum topic

from their website might help, but the bottom line seems to be - check out your computer for any nasty spam mail or viruses.

http://hostbaby.org/viewtopic.php?t=1481

Darren

June 28, 2006

HI ROB, SITE LOOKING GOOD. TRYING TO GET A LINK SORTED FROM OURS TO YOURS.BBQ SOON!!! DARREN

trig

June 28, 2006

love the musical song ,take care ,see you soon.

From Rob

June 21, 2006

Thanks Monica, much appreciated.

A few people have let me know by email that they're having problems getting on the guestbook. I'm checking it all out with Hostbaby (the web servers)

and will let you know when everythings working.

From Rob

June 14, 2006

Hi Sharon, Steph, Laurence,
David and Shel.Thanks for all the encouraging words!

Sharon - glad the gig went well with the original material. I bet that really gave you a thrill doing your own stuff for a change. Good luck with the

CD and please let us know when it's ready and how to hear it.(I daren't tell any of the girl singers what you've said about them Sharon - they'll

want more money!)

Laurence - thanks for visiting. I've been listening to your stuff, and you're obviously very much into country. Great stuff! I wondered if you knew

some good friends of mine on the circuit: Clearcut (Don and Daz - the duo) and Wrangler (Tim on the kit and vocals.) Both are dashing up and down the

country all the time, doing all the country clubs!

Shel - yes please keep plugging Real Radio... would be great if they gave 'Find Peace' or 'Turn Around' a spin.

Shel

June 11, 2006

Hi Rob, I got here eventually..he he.
Great site! You done so much!! I'm gonna keep pluggin at Real Radio mate.....you will be on there sooner or later...all the best
Shel.
p.s. see ya on Wednesday!!

From Rob

June 9, 2006

Thanks Mike... Glad no-one's seen the 70s porn one yet!

From Rob

June 5, 2006

Thanks Ernst and Trig. There will be a few new music clips up in a few days which I hope you'll all like.

trig

June 2, 2006

just to say hello buddy ,keep drinking that fosters ,gidday.

from Rob

June 1, 2006

Thanks Paul and Andy for the comments. Andy... the cheque is in the post(!) See you in Aberdeen this weekend.

Thank you Paul for the promise of the old Wizard pics.

From Rob

June 1, 2006

Thanks Ernst and Andy. What's the name of the football song Andy? I'm still singing the chorus in my head - so it's working for me! Also how can

people get a copy? Stick the info on here if you like.

From Rob

May 31, 2006

Please drop me a line to say hi. I'm also interested in hearing from other songwriters about any opportunities you hear of / about you successes /

future song contests / useful websites / helpful publishers and producers / and any other news. All the best

danny

July 8, 2007

saw rob last night at selby railway club. top act had a great night with a great guy hope to see you again rob cheers

trig

April 30, 2007

just browsing round your site looking good!! see you soon , trig

From Rob

March 24, 2007

Hi everyone and thanks for the comments. Sorry I'm slow in replying but have been away in South Africa for a while, and rarely connected to the net! Sorry Gareth, but I don't have any CD's of JT / Wozani lying around... but I know a man who does - Graham who is now in Johannesburg. If you'd like to email me on here (see the contacts page) to give me your email address, then I'll pass on Graham's contact details to you. Hopefully he can sort something out for you.

Jeretyp

February 21, 2007

Hi man! Thanks for the site!
I'm Michael, new here!
See you tomorrow!

Meghan

February 18, 2007

Heya tawt i wud say hey.....so sup!

Gareth

February 16, 2007

Hi Rob,

I am another old fan from the blue moon. I s'pose you must be fed up with people asking for old Jester tracks but gotta do it. Have you got any old recordings from JT times? Got my old cassette and a CD nicked when my car was stolen. Found the video, in a shoebox the other day and put it on for the kids. They took the mickey and then watched it with me from start to finish.
Good luck

Gareth

From Rob

December 24, 2006

I hope you all have a great Christmas, and all the best for New Year!

Rega

December 6, 2006

hiya

Thanks Rob!

From rob

December 1, 2006

Hi Regan, great to hear from you after all this time. The pics on here are all I've got at the moment, but if I do get any more I will add them. All the best...

Regan Pieterse

November 29, 2006

Hi Rob

I was part of the cast of the Garden of Eden in Durban. Do you have any other pics?

From Rob

November 10, 2006

Thanks Jon, nice to hear from you again

Jon Huffer

September 18, 2006

Hi Rob

Thought I'd say hello, I was the losing entry at the Tipperary contest when you and Aiden won.
Hope its going well with you, saw your note in the ISA the other week.

scott

August 22, 2006

hi rob,i remember you and the boys well! from the "harvesters".i was the pool shark.very sad to see it knocked down as i had some great nights there.im trying to track down a turtle cd! any suggestions? all the best for the future. scott

Jon & Dave

July 26, 2006

Hello Rob, great site. Those gigs at the Harvesters at the end of the 80s were legendary, we loved the JT/Wozani years. Still can't believe you didn't break into the big time right there with such great material and talent. Hi Georg if you're reading this too!

phil MR MG

July 22, 2006

have enjoyed your site lots of interesting reading
look forward to wednesday

Greg Jones

July 4, 2006

Hi Rob,
Great site!
Havent heard all the songs yet but I like what I have.
>Further, my mother (Laura Jones) believes you are great and if she says so, then it will be

Pete

July 4, 2006

Most entertaining site, Rob! Will be back for regularly to surf about - must make plans to make one of your gigs, too!
www.rhodiemusic.com

wor lad

July 3, 2006

hi,rob,glad to say i finally found your site,now we know what you do all day,it,s really good.yoros!if you are reading this get in touch!!! Rob, proud to have worked with you.cheers,wor lad.

Georg Voros

July 3, 2006

Hi Rob, Good work on the site. Keep it up and best of luck.

Carol Superina

July 3, 2006

Hi Rob,
Congratulations on your website and your personal achievment as a song and musical writer. Having choreographed commercial shows myself, I know how it feels to see one's creation come to life on stage. Keep at it, I'm sure that your big time is still to come. Further, my mother (Laura Jones) believes you are great and if she says so, then it will be.
Best regards,
Carol Superina (Switzerland)

Andy Morley

June 22, 2006

Hello! If you're reading this then I got on ok! See you tomorrow!

Monica

June 15, 2006

Hello Rob, Just been going thru your website. Great stuff. You are a gifted man, and we know where that comes from. Speak soon. Regards, Monica

Sharon Richards

June 13, 2006

Hi Rob just checked your site out !! lovely job.. not sure about my photo tho!!! Love the songs and your right about that young lady you have singing for you speaking as a singing teacher she has something special!!!

I did my gig at the Swaledale festival with my own material and they loved it and it has just pushed me on to get them down onto cd.... will let ya know how it goes

sharon xx

steph

June 13, 2006

Hello Rob, just been checking out your site its really interesting! I like the photo's and music, well done!

Laurence Wright

June 12, 2006

I saw your message in the ISA Songwriter update and have just listened in to your songs, in particular Let Me Find Peace. I can well understand how you came to win the competition and congratulate you.
I don't have my own web site yet but if you are interested in listening to my own composition attempts you will find me on Soundclick at http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=214889

Regards
Laurence

David @ Wharfedale Festival

June 12, 2006

Hi Rob, thanks for the link, thanks also for letting us know about your new site. All the best for the future and AWESOME on winning Tipperary again! Way to go!

Mike Wetherby

June 8, 2006

Like your site, pal - especially, the old photos!! Sure I saw you in an american TV cop show in the 80's!! Ha ha!!
Big congrats for Tipperary, mate!!
All the best, Mike

Tom McNiven & Family

June 7, 2006

Ok, will let them know, hope to be there

Regards

Tom

Ernst

June 4, 2006

Showed Marg your site. She was very impressed. Your Music clips are great. Good luck with the site my friend.

Andy Morley

June 1, 2006

Rob, the site is great! Just learned so much more about you and what you've done and it's really, really interesting.
Listened to the song clips and I'm honestly blown away. Superb stuff, just keep it up!!
Really looking forward to working with you this weekend, see you in Aberdeen!!

Paul Clifford

June 1, 2006

Great site Rob!!!! Go Wizard!!! Good luck with the song writing.

Andy Mudd

June 1, 2006

Hi Rob
Site looks great. all the best with it pal
Andy

Ernst

May 31, 2006

Stunning Robert. Your sight is great and you really have captured yourself as you are.
Well done and may you always be blessed.
Ernst