Here is a compilation of some of the nicest e-mails that we have received from you, friends and fans. We'd like to share them with you and thank you for all your support and kind words. - Billy and Bobby

Updated June 2, 2008

Hi Bobby & Billy

I can't believe I have found you guys again after so many years.

I have wondered what you are both doing now, and hoping that you are still making music. Unfortunately although I have checked stores here and in the US they don't stock your CDs and although I still have my vinyl collection I no longer have a turntable on which to play them!

I finally found your website, which led me to the YouTube site and I have spent hours watching videos and reliving the music and enjoying your recent visit to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Any chance you might plan some UK concerts? We have some great venues, particularly here in the south east (I research entertainments for publication in the local paper), I'm sure you would enjoy England as much as I can see you do the Netherlands.

Love you guys loads.
Jane
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Dear Bob,
i heard rumors that before barnaby bye you and your brother were in a late sixties garage rock band. Is it true?Had that band ever recorded something?
Thanks for the answer and best regards!
Andrea.

Hi Andrea,
Yep, we had a garage band in the late sixties. We were very young and got a record deal on Mainstream records at age 15. We practiced in our parents living room though so I guess that makes us a living room band. Billy wrote the song, 'Saturday night' which was the single, on the flip side was 'For You' The band was 'The Country Gentlemen' The song was released a few years ago on a copulation CD titled, 'Garage bands of the Sixties' Thanks for stirring up some nice memories.
Bobby

Wow!! This is a rare case of searching a song that one already owns!! In fact i've just found that "Saturday night" of the   Country Gentlemen is on my CD copy of the comp "Mindrocker" vol.12! I'll listen to it with a different perspective, now.
Thanks and bye.
Andrea.

Small world.

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Bobby I have always loved your music, but for some sad reason here in the UK
they seem to play Oh Lori but no many of your other fantasic tracks....My personal fav's are 1. Seabird 2. All for a Reason, was Seabird released
as a b side to a 45 single?
As for "Thanks for keeping >our music in your heart". Thats the place it
will always be my friends..
God Bless you both

Kevin

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Oh my God! I have been transported back 20 odd years! Thank you guys so much. I had visions of me sitting with a glass of cold wine and luxuriating in the memories. However, I have popped the cd on the stereo and am enjoying the fantastic music with my 8 and 10 year children - another generation can now enjoy your wonderful melodies. You have made an English girl in a sleepy London suburb extremely happy! (can't wait to give my present to Ruth also!)
Cheers guys!
Colleen x
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Hi Bob,
I don't know if you remember me - we met at the BBKing show. I'm with
(married in) Strawberry Fields. I was heart sick to miss the Boulton
Center show, I had to go to Fort Lauderdale that weekend for my sisters
50th surprise birthday party. I keep checking your website for new
shows. When and where can I buy your new CD? I play your 3 CD's I
bought at BB's constantly; can't get enough of your sound! I have been
promoting you to everyone I know. I know your fan base is more centrally located on Long Island, but here
s a charming restored theater, the Vail-Levitt, in Riverhead.
Strawberry Fields has played there a couple of times. It would be great to book that venue with Barnaby
Bye. Any fan of Beatle music would flip over your music. They could
open for you and "a splendid time is guaranteed for all" ! Especially
me!! Just a thought...At any rate, I'm dying to hear you play again. Do you have an email
list for announcing any up and coming gigs? If so, please put me on it.I hope your European trip went well and look forward to hearing from
you soon. If you ever have time to catch Strawberry Field's act, they
are at BBKings every Saturday morning and we would be honored to put
your on our guest list there, or at ANY of our gigs - for a list of all
shows go to strawberryfieldsthetribute.com.

A forever fan,
Valerie

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Dear Billy and Bobby:

This is Fabian and Daniela, we saw you at your last show in Paris, on the
Palladium Bus.
We enjoyed so very much with you and just wanted to thank you for letting us live a night
we dreamed about since we were teenagers.
Your music is and will always be part of our very personal love story.
One more time, thanks and we hope to see you again in Spain.

Sincerelly,
Fabian Blanco.

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Hello Billy and Bobby,

I remember I know you with All For A Reason song.
when I was twelve years old. I also remember the first photo I saw
where you barefeet walking.
In that moment I really admired you. I left my hair like yours style
and I wished to have your masculine attraction.
Thank you guys for the great songs. The radio Antena Um FM plays your
music always, more then ten years I heard it.
Thank you guys for all pictures
You on my mind and I love you guys. God bless you always.

Gumner from Brazil

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Hi there Alessi Bros!
Thank you,thank you very much for your new cd "Just like that".
It was the best I`ve heard in a long time.Your voices is great and your new songs sounds really good.
And thanks for signing the cd for me.I`m looking forward to hear some more great stuff from you,and maybe you will come to Sweden someday.
Have a great summer wishes Tommy ,Sweden.
Keep on rockin`! Best regards
Tommy

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Hi Bobby,

Thanks FOR THE GREAT CONCERT. After so many years knowing you via the
first interview and after that with communicating each other, it was a
dream came REALLY true.
Thank you so much for your friendship. Thank you a million times for
this wonderful concerts and i have seen in the eyes of the french fans
the real joy of seeing you both and the band singing and playing live.
I am sure there will be opportunities in the future in France and in
South Europe.
The video interview will be soon online and it will be featured on You
Tube so you will be able to grab it for your website.
The best,

Jean-Luc

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Hi Bobby and Billy,
First of all I’d like to thank you for a great tour with Julya and Erwin.I saw the show 6 times and enjoyed it every time.
Marie-José Eldering
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My name is Martin Urionaguena, a.k.a "Vasco"
I can't believe it I found this your site............
I fell in love with you music in the 80's
I made love for the 1st time with "I wish I was making...." playing by the bed....
I was a DJ here in Buenos Aires here in Argentina in those young years...
Now I'm 39, married, two kids, and I'm a pro drummer for this band "Mad" ( www.madrock.com.ar), but my heart always have a warm room for you guys ! Thanks for these news: you're playing live !
I'll be buying your "Long time friends" and "Words and music" album via online.
Someday you have to come to Argentina.
And if I go to the U.S. this year to see RUSH live (I'm also the manager and creator of the Intenational Rush Fan Club), I'd love to meet you and take a photo with you guys.
Ahhhhhhhh
Memories.............
Thanks for your endless music.

Martin
MAD
www.madrock.com.ar

Bobby,
Thanks so much for replying mate. I didn't realise I was actually sending you an e-mail directly.Absolutely brilliant!! I have been a huge fan for years, beginning obviously 30 years ago when I first heard 'Oh Lori' on the radio. Did I just say 30 years, unbelievable! I bought the first three albums on vinyl and loved them all. Epic albums for my mates and me especially during the brilliant summers of 76 (married the lovely Joyce) and 77. I still have 'Long Time Friends' which I came acoss a few months ago when looking through my old record collection discovered hidden in a cupboard but appear to have lost the other two over the last few decades. I have tried to buy them several times over the last 10 years or so but have never been able to find them in any of the large retailer outlets like HMV and Virgin. Every so often I would search through the 'A' section in each store just in case they miraculously appeared but they never did. I bought a triple 70's compliation cd recently and was amazed to find 'Oh Lori' on it and it was fantastic to hear it again. That fired me up to try and search for the albums again. Went to the main stores again and no sign of them but this time I was so determined that I asked the assistants to do a searcg on their system pc. They told me that although the original cd's were deleted they could order me up the 'Best of Alessi' if I wanted. I would have taken that but the more I thought of it I was more determined to try and find a supplier who could sell me the complete original albums that I fell in love with all those years ago. I actually use the internet a lot at work as an architect and at home to buy cd's and dvd's from web sites like Play.com, cdwow.co.uk etc but for some reason hadn't thought to cast my search a bit further by simply typing the band name into google to see what came up. Perhaps sites on the band themselves and that's how I found you. I'm so glad I did. Firstly because I know I can get the albums on cd and secondly because I've had an e-mail from Bobby Alessi telling me I could. Fantastic!! Thanks so much for getting back to me mate. Really appreciate it. Can't wait to get the albums now to take me back to the halcyon days of 76'. (Sorry I sometimes drift off into cliche' world every now and again).
Best wishes,
Ian
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Dear Alessi Brothers -- 30 years ago me and Cathy would sit in her room in Flushing, Queens and listen to your albums, staring at your beautifully chistled faces on the covers. We waited for you to come and take us away. I guess you couldn't find the bell? Anyway, all's forgiven. Thanks to your website, I was able to catch up with you again. Life has treated you well. Those vacations, those cars and that tree house. Who has it better than you? I'm 51 now and this wanna-be groupy is droupy and most days I smell like Bengay but I would love to come hear your music and surprise Cathy with tickets when they are for sale. Will you be playing in the New York City or Long Island area anytime soon? I could see from the webside that you'll be playing in Europe. I'm a big fan but I was hoping you'd be someplace I could drive to. Let me know. Love, Gail (still in Queens)
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Hi,guys,great to see you still composing music.I thought your music was top class and your songs deserved greater recognition here in Europe.You used alot of interesting sounds before other acts, any way I'm sure you know all this already.Thanks for the great music and memories over the years.An irish fan. Kieran
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Hi Guys
Thanks for you prompt reply. I must admit I'm still in a state of shock in finding out that my email was answered by your good self, so much so that I've been forwarding copies of your reply to all the friends that I introduced to your music way back when the first album was released. I have all the albums, except the new one and 'Hello Everyone' album and I've recently been playing them all over again, scratches and all.
I've even succeeded in converting my teenage daughters into becoming Alessi fans. For me, its always been the hamornies, melody and lyrics that I could empathise with and your music captured my imagination as a youth and inspired me. Listening to yor records again and hearing the sampler of the new cd has again reminded me of how much I enjoyed those times, and the music.Good luck with the Paris gig and the 'Oceans' tour next year
Derek & Jean
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Hi Bob : )
Thank you for my wonderful Willow scarf and for the fabulous signed
copy of 'Just Like That'. I was and am thrilled with the package you sent, with very speedy delivery
(got it just a few days).
Been living with the CD for a few weeks now. Really enjoying it. Love the opener, great harmonies really nice chorus.
'Oh' is a really up lifting number never stops soaring.
One of my faves is the marching simplicity of 'Anyboby'. It superb with it Beatles-like beat and the lush floating section they sandwich. Can't stop listening to it.
'No goodbyes' is a very stylish number, very conteporary in its lyrical delivery but still very Alessi.
'You don't know what it feels like' is an incredible, lush, album anthem.
Sort of sums the album as a whole. So listenible. Really love it.
'Stow away' contains the really reason I bought the album in the first place. Lovely song, but the last 30 seconds are such bliss to listen too, is such an original sound, signature Alessi Brothers. My only negative point is that this bit it is too short! What I would give to hear that last section
formed into a longer track (a b-side piece). Would make a great intro piece for your website. Such a classic sound to greet visitors at alessibros.com!
What do you say Bob ;)
'No getting around..' is a great burst of Alessi pop still to come on the album. This is really radio-friendly for the likes of BBC radio2 in UK. really nice. great harmonies again. Is this the Barnaby Bye track??
'Louieville' is just a really nice way to close the album and leads nicely
to 'Just Like that' when play on loop.
Incase you can't tell, I really love the album. Looking forward to future
works and if you ever get round to coming to the UK, I would certainly be in
the queue for a seat.

Take care - James

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Hi Bobby, it's Serge from Guadeloupe. I want to tell how happy i'm
now that i can listen again to your so beautiful songs.I play them
non-stop in my car. It brings me back 25 years ago when i was a
teenager and we were playing your record on and on with all my
friends. What a pleasure, it's fantastic to see they're not "has-
been" or "old-fashioned" at all, but simply and purely romantic.
That's why, they will always have success. Thanks again for your
special dedicace. I appreciate. I wish you and your brother and your
family only the best. I hope one day i will have the pleasure to see
you in New York or in Guadeloupe. Very best regards, Serge
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Hi !

This week-end, we listened and watched your DVD et CD and my family would like to thank you too for your music, great moments for us all !!
On the photo, you'll see, on the left, my sister and her husband, at the middle, my husband and I, on the right, my niece !!! We knew your music for a long time !
Love
Martine

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Dear Billy and Bobby

I am writing to thank you for your music that has inspired me throughout my life. Many years ago "Oh Lori" and "All for a Reason" were my two favorite tracks, played on the radio in Salisbury (now Harare in Zimbabwe).
At 15 I moved to Western Australia and after being many years later since those times in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) I stumbled accross three secondhand audio cassette tapes of yours (ALESSI, ALL FOR A REASON and WORDS AND MUSIC) at the Fremantle Markets. Thinking I would probably never get the opportunity to find your stuff again, I promptly bought both and played them to death till they all became unplayable. For years now I have tried to obtain your albums on CD through my local stores, and it was quite by accident that I came across this site. I will be obtaining all your albums on CD to continue playing your incredible songs in the future.

I am now a musician/songwriter and local pianist beginning an exciting career in the music industry.
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou again and again, for it was your music that was my inspiration, bless you both.

Yours forever
Trevor
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Hello Bobby,

I've listened yr Cds non-stop since I received them, what could I say
wonderful job and I still don't unsderstand why we can't neither hear your songs on radio
nor see you on TV show. Is that the same in the states ??
You could have made "Hello Everyone" just after "Long time friends" or vice versa.
I mean, your music being timeless it 's quite surprising to see that these two albums
have been made in 20 years period.
I got the same feeling when I listened it for the first time, voices are still the same,
magic is still there.
I guess you wanted your new Cd "Just like that" totally different than the others, I mut say
that you've succedeed.
This album is more "rock", having in the same time your music touch.
I like very much "No Goodbyes" and "Another last time" on which we have two different
rhythms.The drums part looks like the one in "Africa" played by Jeff Porcaro, being a also
a great fan of TOTO (not the last period but the one with Jeff) I had the feeling to hear him
playing for you.
It is so good hearing you again.
Looking forward seing you somewhere, someday
Cheers

Pascal

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Hi Bobby,

just got the cd and dvd today. The dvd is funny, you have good sense of humor. Nice to see some old videos. Good to hear the new live stuff.
Boy, your voices still sound the same! (Do you play "Do You Feel It"
live, that was one of my favourites?). Do you play "Seabird" and
"Joanna" live (sorry, joke! ha, ha.....)? The new cd I like much more than "Hello, Everyone". I think it's a
better musical production. A bit Beatles kind of thing, and it reminds
me of "Klaatu", remember them. "You don't know what it feels like" is
far out my favourite, that song is so strong and the production of it,
surprising! Then again, it's my opinion and thank god for it: everyone
has a different taste. Anyway, it's nice to see you guys still going
strong and on the road. Stay well!!

Cheers, Paul.

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Dear Billy & Bobby,
Thank you for the autographed CD. All 12 songs are wonderful. Your best work. A real masterpiece.
Congratulations!
Eduardo
Brasil
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Hi Bobby, thanks for your answer.
You are a part of my life you and your brother Billy, because when i was 18 / 24 years, every summer when we were in holidays with my friends, we listened your music in cars. I made a compil on two tapes with your best songs (your 5 albums 76/82). And at 5am when the discotheque closed, we went on a beach with your music and girlfriends... You know what i mean... Hahahaha...
Amazing souvenir...Thanks again, all the best from France.

Jean-Philippe

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Hi Guys,

I wanted to let you know I got a copy of the new cd two weeks ago and I haven't listened to anything else since. All I can say is WOW!

I absolutely love it and I can't get the songs out of my head. You guys outdid yourselves on this one.
I finally got a call from Brad Berger at 5:30 last night and ran right down and got tickets for the 9:30 show on July 15. Needless to say, my wife and I can't wait to go.
Looking forward to seeing and hearing you on the 15th.
Bill

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Hi Bobby & Billy
I feel so happy for your response. I`ve got 39 years old and so much music
in my ears, but your music is so good so like to listen it continuously, is
my prefer, the best that I heard before, from your old to the news songs.-
That song driving me for deepest feelings, clears and softly that they fill
to me of peace. Really I`ve must to thank to you for that songs.
I live in Comodoro Rivadavia city (in Patagonia) a little city from South of
Argentina, so you understand, in my country, my city, so far, so little is
very difficult to obtain all your music, just some of compiled or added to
other music cd... I could heard your music by some friends and radio
stations musics.
So if I can to get your music in your web site, much better... Thanks for
your music. God bless you and give you more inspirations!!!
Gustavo.-
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Hi Bobby and Billy,

Today I received your DVD, thanks for sending it, and for signing it, it becomes very personal this way!
Well, I had to see it before I started cooking, just couldn´t wait! I came out of my work, and saw that the DVD had arrived, and I decided to look at it immediately.
My kids and husband got a bit hungry, but they know I´m a big Alessi-fan, and they all understand. And my husband is a big fan as well, so we sat down together, and we enjoyed very much watching the DVD. Very well done, it´s a nice mix betwen the old and the new songs. Also we loved the movies and pictures, especially about your tour in Europe and your holidays on the beach. (How long did you had to wait before the sun showed??)

Well, what can I say more, I loved it all, and I was so very touched by your music and movies, so I really hope that you go on with your good music making, and of course with giving concerts!! Hope to meet you soon again in Holland.

Love, Brigitte and Hans

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Dear Alessi Brothers, Billy & Bobby:
I want to tell you that my sister Lori (Laura, like your song Oh Lori) and I, have been your fans for many years, but in México we never found your CD's and it saddnes to us that in nowhere Web page like Amazon, Yahoo, VH1, etc have examples of your music, and your discs aren't available, will be nice that you can do something about that, because must people must to know you and your beautiful work and songs. We admired and love you very much.

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Hi Bobby,
I first bought your first two albums back in 1975. I moved from the UK to Bahrain in the Middle East to be an air stewardess with Gulf Air and took these albums with me. After 5 years I returned home and so did the albums and they still play just as well today. I never thought I would be able to buy the CD's until I stumbled upon your web-site. What a find! It is a really good website and you have clearly put a lot of work into it. Thank you very much.

Chrissie B
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Dear Bobby & Billy
I received the rest of your CDs last Wednesday. Thank you so very much for sending these and for signing them. I appreciate you taking the time to send me a lovely note too- I even cleaned out my glass cabinet so I could stand your cards up in a nice safe place where I can see them- and I don't clean that cabinet out very often I can assure you!!

I had heard of Barnaby Bye before, but until I got the DVD & CDs I hadn't realised exactly who they were and what a massive part of Barnabye Bye you are. It's like discovering hidden treasure- beautiful songs that have been there all this time & I've only just found them! It's a good job that I've got CD players all over my house, I've got some catching up to do!

The cut from your new CD was an extra surprise and it's absolutely beautiful. You both looking stunning in those bright t-shirts, and the song is lovely. Almost everybody gets lonely every now & again, and I'm sure that songs like "Livin with a broken heart" make people feel that someone understands, makes them feel less alone. I can't wait for your new CD to come out in spring.

You've not only got a place in my heart- you've filled it!!

Millions of love

Noeline

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I just wanted to say that for over 26 years I have thought that you and Billy are the most talented singer/songwriters on the planet. Everyone who knows me knows your music. That is from the heart.
And I don't know if I ever told you that I saw Andy Gibb's Mom a few years ago in Florida and she said to tell you hello. She said I adore Bobby, please send him my regards.

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Hi Bobby,

Wow, I didn't think I would get a reply from you
personally. I am listening to Long Time Friends at
the moment. I just cannot take it off my cd player.
Your music is just excellent and why you guys are not
top of the charts is a mystery to me.

I was a DJ back in the 80's and I used to play Oh Lori
and All Foe A Reason constantly. As I said, I just
recently rediscovered you and I am so glad I did.

My favourite songs on Long Time Friends are Still In
Love and I'm Gonna Tell Her Tonight.

Financially, I doubt that coming to Ireland would be
worth your while but maybe a tour of Europe soon?

Bye for now and I will be in touch shortly to get some
dvd's and cd's I I'm waiting for pay day!!)

Regards

Tom

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Hi,

I would just like to inform you that I am an English Lady who from 1977 decided if she had a daughter she would call her Lori. I absolutelutely adored the song from the moment I heard it.

In 1998 I had a daughter. Yes I did call her Lori.

Unfortunately over here in England I have been unable to obtain a copy of the track. I wonder if you could help.

Kind Regards
Jackie

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After all these years, have I forgotten about Bobby and Billy I finally found the way to access you two.
I only have four album of yours which I started listening to from my high school days, all of them are so worn out from being played on the turn table for thousand times. It's funny I never thought of replacing them with CDs. These albums have lived as good as over 20 years with me and they will do so for the rest of my life. It was great to see you two as of now and I may just check in your new release at HMV soon. 20 years ago, who would expect to have such a thing like e-mail.

I clearly remember that I saw you in a TV programs by the national broadcasting network, I believe it was when you first came out to Japan. A good old time which is still rolling within our generation!

Now my daughter listens to your records. Our favorite one is 'Too Long to Forget'. A real good one. Hope to meet up with you when I am NY the next time!

With warm regards from Japan.

Akemi

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Billy & Bobby...  
     Guys, it was great seeing you perform last Friday night (I was the guy with the slides from 1975 of Barnaby Bye that I had taken at Community Gardens). It was like being sent back in time...your vocals were perfect and sounded just like they did at My Fathers Place those many years ago. If anything, they sounded even better! I guess some things do get better with age.....
     I have a copy on cassette when WLIW broadcast you live one night from My Fathers Place. A friend made his sister stay home to turn on his reel-to-reel tape player and record it all while myself and a bunch of friends went to see it all live. Man, it seems like yesterday.
      Hopefully you'll be returning to The Downtown soon, or for that matter, any another place. I'll keep my eyes ears open and check your website for any updates.
Thanks again!
Fred A.

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     My wife and I thought the show Friday night was great. You guys still sound and look great. I has been a long time, but worth the wait. God bless you and your families, and enjoy the holidays. Thanks, Nick.

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Hello Billy and Bobby,
     It was great seeing you guys perform at the Downtown after almost 30 years!  I was one of your biggest fans in the 70's and it was so sweet of your sister Lynn to introduce us to you afterwards.  You signed my Touch and Room to Grow albums back in the days of Barnaby Bye.
     I hope you will do more performances in the NY area!  It brought back many fond memories seeing your guys perform again.  As usual, you sound awesome!
Thanks,
Nancy L.

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HEY GUYS!
      I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS PAGE I'M SO VERY HAPPY NOW FROM BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA THE FAN NUMBER ONE FROM HERE TO OLD YEAR OF WONDERFUL MUSIC AND NEVER FORGET THE ALESSI BROTHERS MUSIC ACROSS THE YEARS I WILL FOLLOW YOUR SONGS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE THE BEST LUCK TO YOU AND YOURS I WAIT FROM HERE SOMEDAY
PAZ Y AMOR
SEBASTIAN

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Billy & Bobby,
      I just wanted to let you know that I got the new album and like a fine wine you guys get better with age.  If there is a single from the album it is "Under Blue Skies".
      Hope you enjoyed Amsterdam.
Dart E.

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Dear Bobby,
     This message is just to let you know the cd has arrived safe and is wonderful. A new precious piece to my Alessi's collection. I am very glad with this purchase and hoping you can release anything else like a video for example.
Thank you very much and regards from Brazil,
Eduardo H.

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Dear  Billy  and  Bobby,
     Thank you  for  sending  the  Cd  so  quickly, I  was  expecting  a  long wait.
     We  love  your  new  album  and  our  favourite  songs  are " All My Life", "Under Blue  Skies", "The  Only  One". My  favourite  Alessi  song  is "That`s  when she  touched me."
     I  am  taking  a  short vacation tomorrow  to  Brighton, which is  on the  south coast of  England-about 30  miles  from  London, so  i  have  a  whole lot to  pack (I will  be  taking  the  album  with  me  of  course).
Best  wishes  from
Chris, Faith, Heather, Lance  and  Carl.

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Dear Bobby,
     I just got back in France, and I'm still jet-lagged but I really wanted to write you a couple of lines to wish you an amazing evening tomorrow night at the Downtown.
     I wish I could be there, but my thoughts will be with you guys at the club and I'll be here in France playing my albums.
     Things have been crazy to plan my trip back and all, so I didn't get a chance to tell you how much I love the CDs.
     The Best Of is a must have for everyone who wants to discover your music, and every music fan should own it.
     As much as I love to listen to those songs on LP, its great to have them with CD sound as well!
    As for the new album, it was a long awaited one, but really worth the wait. It's nothing less than FABULOUS. It's a wonderful work, the songs are great, and the production is amazing. I LOVE it!
     I hope we won't have to wait too long for the next one...and what about a live recording?!
     Again thanks for everything, I'm still tired and I have to look for my words but I really wanted to wish you guys a great show tomorrow night.
I hope I'll be lucky enough to see you perform live very soon.
Take care,
Thomas

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     Last saturday I enjoyed your concert in Utrecht. In one word it was fantastic!! Great music performed by two such nice guys.
     More than 25 years ago (time flies) I was a fan of your music.
Allthough I moved more than 10 times in several countries in the last 25 years, I have always moved the records with me.
     Funny enough I did not have a recordplayer anymore.
     Today I found your records (5!!) and borrowed a recordplayer.
I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon listening. Especially the lyrics of the song "Here again" (LP - All for a reason) overwhelmed me.
     Thanks a lot Bobby and Billy,  I hope to see you in Holland again.
Tina  
 
PS,
     The above text in this mail was made by Tina, but she hesitated in sending it. So I did it without her knowledge (again!!!) Maybe you might remember: I was the guy asking you to surprise my (shy) wife Tina on saturday evening by making a photo of her with the both of you.
I very much appreciated your support in this matter.
Jan

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ALESSI BROTHERS; ”HELLO EVERYONE” (Eden Roc)
 
     Eeeeh ...jo , alltså... eeeh .... ööhum ...var ska jag börja..?
Jag hatar att hitta ursäkter när man gillar något man inte ”borde”, men det är bara sååå inte mig att fastna för sånt här. Vi snackar en typ av överproducerad smetlyxpop som för tankarna till Christopher Cross, Michael Franks, Michael McDonald, ja t.o. mToto. Alltså så nära en frän rockjournalists vakna mardröm man kan komma. Men jag kan inte annat än att kapitulera inför de här smörsjungande bröderna.
     Billy och Bobby Alessis namn har tillbringat de senaste åren med att skriva musik till tv-serier och reklam för produkter som Diet Coke, Twix och Ford, för att nämna några få. Jag ska inte sticka under stol med att det hörs. Det är så mjukt och insmickrande att man bara väntar på att bröderna ska brista ut i ett asgarv och rocka igång på riktigt. Men det värsta, eller det bästa, är att det är gjort helt utan ironi och, faktiskt, med mycket själ och hjärta.
      För under all polish och glatt yta finns också mer eller mindre tilltalande inslag av 10CC, Lionel Richie och Hall & Oates (vars gitarrist Jeff Southworthy f.ö medverkar), och gott om själfull sång med utomjordiskt snygga körarrangemang . Det finns många bra låtar också, både romantiska västkustballader och smådansanta hålla-handen-på-stranden-tryckare av Careless Whisper-typ . Smörigt så in i helvete, men Kersin vad bra det är när allt funkar.
     Ta titellåten t.ex., som mynnar ut i ett komplett galet syntsolo och en Kenny G-sax från helvetet, men som dessförinnan har varit i himlen och hämtat sin sångmelodi. Och på I Like Your Smile (nej, inte Shanices hit från 1991, men minst lika charmig och smittande) har man hittat Autotunern och använder den så det nästan blir absurt. Men bara nästan, för det konstiga är att det bröderna kommer undan med det också, helt enkelt därför att låten är alldeles utmärkt. Fast på Forever Togehter och en handfull låtar i mitten hjälper inte några tekniska underverk i världen. Då är det bara att plocka fram spypåsen .
     Jag kan hitta tusen skäl att INTE gilla Alessi Brothers, och bara ett enda för att göra det: de är bra. Och det får väl nästan räcka som argument?
 
Betyg; 7/10
 
Ola Karlsson
ALO Text & Musik
Editor, Country/Rock - La Musik Magazine (www.la-musik.com)
Digfi ( www. digfi.com )

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Hope you are enjoying the holiday season. I just received your CD Just Like That and I have been playing it ever since. I must say your music is as relevant and great as ever. It has evolved through the years and is better than it was " back in the day". I am having a tough time deceiding which song I like the most. From "Just Like That" to "Livin With A Broken Heart" to "Hold Me Close" ,"Louieville"and "Another Last Time" each song is better than the previous.
Looking forward to seeing you guys in April here in the Netherlands.
Thanks
Keith
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Hi Bobby,
Firstly thanks for the CD`s and I`m amazed that they could get here in 4 days (I presume from the US)! What can I say? They are brilliant!! Its great to hear the old sounds from your first album and it certainly brought back the memories! However, the new album is something else. It`s absolutely amazing. I can hear all the things that I like about songs all wrapped up into one. Being a drummer, I thought that I would be disappointed not to hear a `live` drummer after hearing the first number but that did not happen as I thought it was very well programmed. The strings, and of course the harmonies are exactly right (sorry if that sounds a little arrogant as I`m sure you know this) and for me creates a sound that is unique to the Alessi brothers. Your voices sound as good as ever! But, but, but, what I love about the songs in this time of predictable melodies, is that the songs are unpredictable. The chord changes along with the way they are structured just keep taking me by surprise! Thats what i really love about this album - its not predictable. Hey maybe thats the title of your next album "Unpredictable"???? (sorry). They just keep on changing direction. I do really love these albums Bobby and thanks again. Paul
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Dear Alessi Brothers,

Wow! I found you guys. Don't ask me why I didn't Google you sooner. I've been looking for you on
iTunes, Amazon, B&N, and ebay for years. I don't understand why your great albums from the 70s
aren't there. I used to love them. Seems like songs have no melody and harmony anymore. Not like you guys anyway. No wonder 'Bad Day' caught on like wildfire. Alessi brothers should get a single out there! I still don't understand why you aren't in the top ten all-time greats in pop music! (Along with the Beach Boys and other great harmony pop groups)I'm from L.I. too, (born 1950) but had to move down to Florida for a graphic design job after 9/11. Of course I miss it. NY will always be home. At the end of our stay there, we lived on the Hudson in Jersey City right across from the World Trade Center. My best friend saw it happen from our apartment window. It was a devastating time.
I'd like to order your new CD (I keep playing the audio clip again and again, it's so addictive) plus 2 older ones that I fondly played in the 70s! I can't wait to get them on my iPod!
• Alessi
• Long Time Friends
• Just Like That

Thanks again for all the great music!

Marcy

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Hey Bobby!

'How you dune'?
Well, needless to say, I received the CDs the other day and I just can't stop listening.
I love the new CD so much! It's addictive. Just like your others.
Thanks for the autographs. A nice bonus.
But the music is soooo amazing! Better than I remembered if that's possible.

Thank you thank you thank you for everything. You made my collection complete.
Please keep making great music and keep me on your mailing list to let me
know when a new CD comes out. Bye you guys.
Love you both lots!
Marcy

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Bobby&Billy,

Received package over the weekend, thanks for the speedy response. I' ve been in seventh heaven ever since, it's great to hear the old tracks again, but the newer ones are equally as good, especially the new single. If there is any justice it will be a big hit over there and over here, as long as it gets the airplay. The dvd is brilliant and I don't mind admitting that I have played it over and over again and the sentiments and that guitar riff brings a tear to my eyes. FANTASTIC.

Thanks again and a very HAPPY JULY 4th to you all


Graham

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I just wanted to thank you for getting the cd to me so fast.I received it today and have listened to it 4-5 times already.It's become my favorite Alessi cd so far and I have them all.I love the "Hold Me Close" and "No Getting Around My Love" songs the best.The songs and the sound of the cd are terrific.The both of you keep getting better and better.And the Barnaby Bye team on the one song sound great together again.Peppy does a great solo on that one.Thanks again and best of health to you and your families.

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Dear Bobby,

I just got your new CD and when I finally had a moment to myself and played it. WOW! Powerful. Beautiful. I haven't stopped listening since, (can CD players overheat?).

It must be a burden knowing your fans have an insatiable appetite for your words and music.
Thanks.

Love,
Lois

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Olá,

Sou um fã Brasileiro, adoro as suas músicas e desejo que façam sucesso ainda por muitos anos , pois suas canções não morrerão jamais.

felicidades a todos voces,

Idalecio Leite Rodrigues
BRASIL

TRANSLATION:
I am a Brazilian fan, I adore its musics and desire that still
make success per many years, therefore its songs will not never die.

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Hello Bobby and Billy,
Thank you for sending the picture, i now have two from you with me, so it was very nice to meet you in my own city , i work also in the building where you performed, so this was a dream for me, that i could meet you just 2 minutes from my house, i enjoy your performance, your voices haven't changed, so thank you very much for coming to Holland and i enyoy your dvd, it was also nice to see old archive material , when you had your big hit "oh lorrie" like all girls at the age of 16 years, i was a little bit in love with you hahaha, than i saw my husband he looked a little bit like you, so i fallen in love with him, and now we are already 22 years together and we have 3 children. So he was also the one , when he heard i could go to your concert last year in Amsterdam , he said you must go, because you really like them and because of them you met me. haha. So i wish you good luck and have a nice tour and hopely see you again, bye bye.
Thank you very much
Paulien
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Hey Guys,

My name is Marsh, i am a 24 year old Filipino Pharmacist working in a hospital here in the Philippines and i am a fan.
I fell in love with your song "I Wish That I Was Making Love" when i was even too young to understand your lyrics, and i've been loving it through the years. Recently i bought a CD compilation of Love Songs and my favorite song was included in it, and would you believe i did not even listen to the other songs in the CD? I had your song on repeat all day long and i was driving my room mate crazy.
You're the Greatest!

Lotsa Love,
Marsha H.

Hello Boys, I just wanted to let you know that I got the CDs last Wednesday. It's wonderful to have the "Best of" collection, with so many favourites, including a few I haven't heard in some years, but still know all the words! Your latest CD is absolutely beautiful. I've only had chance to play it on a couple of evenings so far, but love it loads, there's a lot of songs about feelings of the heart which I find very lovely & moving. Thank you millions & millions for signing them, it makes them extra special. It is so lovely to have got in touch with someone I've loved so many years, and though I only know a little part of you, it's a very special part, and you have lifted my spirits and made me very happy. Thank you Thank you Thank you! Love always Noeline

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Dear Bobby

Thank you so much for your E Mail. I could hardly believe it when I got the E mail a couple of days signed by you- I thought that maybe all of the E mails sent were automatically signed "Bobby Alessi", but now I think it really is you!!

I've was intending to send you a really good reply to explain how much your music has meant to me over the years- I can't quite find the right words, but hope you know what I mean. I have loved you since I was 14/15, which was around 29 years ago!

I think that "Oh Lori" saved me from going mad when I went on holiday on my own for the first time at age 15- it was played on the radio loads of times while I went to stay with a family in France who I'd never met before- the holiday was very scary, but that song kept me going and I bought all your records after that!

I did have all the Alessi records on LPs, except your new ones, but no-one has record players much now. I think the LPs may still be somewhere in my mum & dad's garage! They did get rather scratched- I taped some of them, but it's not the same as the real thing.
My favourite song for a long time has been "Seabird". It's about "that road" I know I should go on!! It helps me a lot to try and get things going right. I looked you up the other day because I had got "Driftin" on my mind, and was so happy to find your website and details of what you're doing now.
Sorry I'm rambling on a bit much- I just wanted to let you know that I love you very much and am very excited to have heard from you.

Love & best wishes

Noeline

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Hey Billy and Bobby,
Your new album is excellent! I listen to it often. Sometimes one of the songs pop in to my head out of nowhere. So when's the next one coming out? I also like listening to your more progressive earlier songs like "Make It Last". How about putting that type of song on the next album?
Rich

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Bobby -
A late note to thank you for the CD's and especially for signing them. Life has been even brighter in the last few weeks having your music in my home and my car. The vinyl collection sits in my parents basement for 13 years now, so anything I can't find on CD I haven't heard in that long. What a thrill to find all your songs hitting me the same way, with the added sweetness of having waited so long making it all sound even better.
I heard "Tumblin' Inn" on WLIR, probably in '74 because I had the album in my junior year of high school, and have been a fan ever since. I followed Peppy to Balance, and you guys to your stuff.
I'm sure you've heard this too many times, but every girlfriend or romantic situation of my teens and early 20's featured you guys as part of the soundtrack. I STILL have old girlfriends tell me they either still have the first Alessi album, or they MISS it (now I can let them know it's available right from the very creators!).
The bottom line is - music has been the longest standing and most important relationship of my life, and the music that touches me deeply is part of my heart and who I am; I've had a pretty eventful life and close friends often ask me if I'd ever write an autobiography and my answer is always - "My record collection is my autobiography."
It's an honor to be able to tell you "in person" after all these years, but I want to just say thank you so much for all the incredible music.
Please pass it along to your brother as well (unless you are both sick of hearing it!).
All the best and I'll be in touch to complete the CD collection!
Scott

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Hi Bobby,
     I know you must have gotten tons of e-mails today, so I wanted to add my two cents & tell you again how great it was to see you & Billy last night ... watching you two take the stage, it was like time stood still & we were back in 1970-something at My Father's Place - you haven't changed a bit!
      It was a magical night in a room filled with lots of love & good cheer - please don't wait 20 years to do it again, hope to see you soon!!
Will send pics when I get them back ...
Love to you both,
Joni

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Bobby,
      As I sit here and try to explain how I feel about last nights show it's hard for me to put in to words.. First off I had the opportunity to say hi to Camilla before the show and introduced her to Barbara real quick, because she was very busy...Camilla was very sweet and I was worried she might have forgotten who I was because it's been a few months since I saw her..She didn't forget...Bobby, last night should have been a wake up call to you guys...The crowd loved you guys dearly and I saw the smiles on there faces.. It isn't just your family that loves your music there were many other people smiling especially me.. I am so honored to know you all. First off, I sensed a little worry in you early in the week which made me worry a little bit because I am Italian also  lol..You would have thought it was me going on stage instead of you..As the week went on I kept saying hey, this is the Alessi Brothers this is what they do for a living. They are all about sound- Harmony and wonderful songs and you proved it last night. I give you a 10 for the show out of 10 and it's not because I know you, it's just a fact. It is some times hard when you know people personally to try to say to them how much you appreciate them for what they have acomplished.. I only hope you truly understand how I feel about the music of you guys and how it has touched me through the years...I have more to say but I think you have heard it all before so I won't ramble on..WHEN IS YOUR NEXT SHOW? Gona watch the DVD'S NOW...Thanks B..

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Bobby,
      I made the show at The Downtown last Friday and really enjoyed it. Good mix of old and new songs. Barnaby Bye and the commercials were a nice surprise. Hope to see you guys out again soon. John

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Hi Bobby,
     Hope all is well.  My CD's came in the mail during the week (thanks so much), but I didn't get a chance to listen to them until Saturday.  I LOVE "Hello Everyone!"  It hasn't left my CD player since Saturday - you know, your voices sound every bit as good today as they did 25 years ago, & the songs are beautiful ... I've always said nobody writes a love song like you & Billy, & that's still true ... when music makes you feel emotions (I smiled ... & had a few tears on "It's Your Birthday," I must have been in a really sensitive mood on Saturday!), then it's doing what it's supposed to do ...
     And it was great hearing "Dancing in the Halls of Love" again after all these years!
     Hope to get to see you do these songs live sometime -- my best to Billy & your family, & have a great Valentine's Day!
Luv ya,
Joni

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Hi folks!!!!
     I'm your fan, I've already wrote for you before, do you remember!!! My name is Marcos, I'm from Sao Paulo, Brazil...It's a great pleasure to write to you again, I would like to know, when you'll come to play in Brazil, are you on tour currently ????
     Curiosity: Did you know that your most known song here in Brazil, is "All for a Reason"???? I love this song!!!!! and the songs that you played with Cristoffer Across.....
     Bye!!!!! I hope news!!!!!!!
Marcos
!!!!!! I'm sorry about my English!!!!!!!

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Hello B's,
      I just want to thank you for one of the sweetest happiest most loving moving songs in my life..
It's been in my life for a long time and I recently, much too late I am ashamed to say, discovered the writers. You both look like very real and lovely guys. (Websites are wonderful eh?!)
     Bless you for Oh Lori and I can't wait to hear a gig sometime.
Much love, Jan Allain.(English singer /songwriter now living in Germany due to my culty music career that developed here).

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Good Morning Dear Bobby,
     Nice to know someone that has made the world a happier place. There has been a lot more positive words said about you and Billy's music through out the years then negative words. So glad to have shared all of the great feelings with you and Billy. Sorry we have not spoken , I have been home with a cold/flu since Friday today will be the first day out of the house and back to work I am feeling much better now. Hope all is well I will call you sometime today.
Stevo

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Hello Louie,
     Many thanks for the CD.
It is excellent...I love it. The new songs are outstanding.
Best Regards,
Brian M.

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     I just received your cd, I really love it. It reminds me of the good old days... thanks a lot...
Best wishes from France,
Jean P.

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Bobby...
     Thanks for sending out the new(ish) CD Hello Everyone. What a great record! I'd say it's probably your best Alessi release yet. I like the occasional middle eastern influence, the lush harmonies/melodies/choice of instrumentation. A definite musical growth. I'm glad you guys put this out despite the hassles along the way. Good to hear Jeff Southworth on this too who I knew and worked with when I lived in NYC. Hope to be hearing more!...
Charles
Seattle

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     I just received Hello Everyone. I had to let you guys know it is great. It is from the heart. I shared you're music with my children many years ago, and they love it. Now the question is when will you be appearing in the New York area. PS good luck and thank you for the music. Nick B.

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      I'm truly sorry for not getting back to you earlier, but real life's
got in the way.....
Anyway:
     I've lived with your two new albums for a couple of days now
(at home, in the car and at the office), and I must say they're
both an  incredible piece of work! Very strong songwriting, remarkable performance and a truly inventive production!
Simply put: The best music I've heard in a long, long time! I've played the album for famous Swedish DJ Kalle Oldby at the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation, and he went through the roof.....  He would very much like to do an interview with you, when he'll be in the U.S. after the summer  -  Would
this be possible???
Cheers,
Peter

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Hi Bobby,
       Thank you so much for your e-mail back. It's great to hear from you after all those years being a fan and listening to your songs.
      I grew up listening to your music, and it has been closely linked to my life for all those years. Not only do I love your songs because they are great, but also because they have been part of my life and remind me of things. They have their special meaning to me.
     Now that I had a chance to hear from you, it takes another dimension. Next time I'll be listening to your records I'll have a smile on my face, knowing that I got a chance to say "thank you."
     It is so frustrating to know that I'm flying back to France on November 27th, just a couple of days before your show.
     I've already been to the venue where you'll be performing, and really liked it.
     It would have been a dream come true if I could have make it there, unfortunately I am on a tourist VISA, and I am not allowed to stay more than a certain period of time. You should really come to France, or Belgium. Belgium is a great place to play, there's a lot of music/festivals there.
       I was wondering if you are planning on doing more shows in the US/ NY soon? I read on your website that you're back from a Euro Tour, but have you been touring a lot recently? Can we expect more? I might be coming back to the US at the end of January, it would be awesome if you were to play more shows. I enjoy your website a lot, and I'm going to order your CDs from there. I have many of your records, but only on LP and 7inches. I even have some australian pressings, I hope someday I'll get a chance to get some albums autographed.
     Now I can finally get everything on CD from your website, and get your latest album, and compilation. I can't wait!
      I loved the downloads I got from your official site, and particularly enjoyed the live songs. I knew I was missing out not seeing you guys live, but now I know that I wasn't even close to reality.
You just sound FABULOUS live.
Thanks again for your words, it truly means a lot.
Thomas G.

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HI Guys..found you on myspace great!! i usually go to Alessi.com for any info, a fantastic site by the way..I bought your cd "just like that"   which i love and   dvd which i play a lot.(love the old tracks) I really do think its wonderful to be able to get intouch with people like you who i would normaly never imagine getting intouch with. hope you can add me to your friends list....love to you both Kim Uk
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Hey Bobby,

Hope you had a great show last night! (still waiting for ElkTones music!lol)It is awesome that the Bottom Line show from 1978 is on the Wolfgang Website. I listened to it last night and it brought back great memories. I was there for both shows (my mom, god bless her never said no to me) I was just 14 and I brought you and Billy giant Candy Kisses (always brought presents for you) and your manager Steve took them from me and said I would not be able to see you guys but he would bring them to you. I was crushed and he ended up coming back and taking me backstage(guilt can be a wonderful thing) I believe that was the night that Paul Stanley was there and I got to meet him.
Thanks for posting it. So many will enjoy it!

Love, Laurie

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Hi Billy & Bobby,

I have searched and searched the internet for many years now trying to find this song that I kept hearing on the radio. That song was 'Oh Lori' - I have searched for Hello Lorrie, Hello Lawrie and many other variations, never fully understanding what the title of the song was after just listening to the song. Hey I know I am dumb and in the lyrics it is quite clear that the song is 'Oh Lori' - I just sing the song in my own version which is helloooo lorrie. I know this is wrong, but this is all I can remember about the song after being mesmerized by it.
I have heard the song many times on the radio, but never heard who sang this great song.
I would just like to thank you both for giving this world the greatest song I have ever ever heard.
The search is over, I now have the song in my collection to listen too at my leisure.
Thanks again, I love it and hopefully, if my wishes are met, it will be played at my funeral (I am only 33 now, so hopefully, not too soon).
A big fan from England
Best wishes to you both and your families.
Justin
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Dear Bobby and Billy,
30 years ago, I met my husband in The Hague, Holland. As I stepped into the car on our first date, your record , "Bid deal, I'm not over you" was playing on the radio. This became our record!! On April 11, 2008, we will be married 24 years - I hope you will play this record for us.
With very best wishes,
Anne
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My brother and I have both been fans of your music since the early days (I saw you perform in Glasgow,Scotland in 1977) and we both still love the music now.
Many thanks once again.
Best wishes,
Scott & Kirk.
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Hi Scott,
We remember that night in Glasgow, and we will never forget it. Right after the show, A&M records had a party at the Spaghetti Factory restaurant where they invited every pair of twins from a hundred miles around. It was freaky! We'd really like to play in the UK again someday. Maybe we'll get to meet you and Kirk one day. Thanks again.
Cheers,
Bobby
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It's great that you still remember your time in Glasgow , even down to the name of the restaurant! I seem to remember a newspaper article about the "twins" party you mentioned, i'm glad that Glasgow has good memories for you both. It would be fantastic to see you perform in the UK again, i see that you are playing in Holland again next year so maybe if you are not able to get to the UK we could come over to Arnhem. It would be an absolute pleasure to meet you both.
I'll keep checking on your website for any news.
Thank you once again. Have a great Christmas and a happy and successful New Year.
All the best to you both,
Scott.
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Billy and Boby :
I love your songs (especially "SAD SONGS" and " I WIS THAT I WAS MAKING LOVE TO YOU TONIGHT").
I have 43 years old and i am a loyer. I live in Buenos Aires City, Argentina.
My family love your music.
Where do you came from Argentina to play your songs ?
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Capelle aan den IJssel,
Dear Bobby and Billy,
Hi, this is Esther from the Netherlands. I saw your theather tour Oceans
of Music with Julya Lo'ko and Erwin van Ligten in Capelle aan den
IJssel, the Netherlands. The first time with my sisters, brother and
husbands. And the second time with my husband and son who studies
composition en Musicproduction.
The first time I saw your show I loves the quality of the musique, the
combination together with Julya and Erwin and I was so sorry I didn't
took my son of 22 with me. I wanted him to hear the music too because I
was SURE he loves this music (besides “his” music) too. He is also a fan
of Hall and Oates and loves a lot of “our”music especially of the
“70”years. So, thats why I went to see you for the second time in
Barendrecht.
I've bought the DVD and your latest CD with “just like that”. I like
this song very much, because I've been in San Jose. I'.ve an aunt living
in Mountainview close to San Jose. We've been several times there and
also in Chicago and other places in the USA because of my husbands work.
When I see your DVD you show us a little of your life and family.
Especially with the song “over and done”. You've have a nice family!
Just like you we're going once a year with the whole famile 1 week on
ski holiday, We do that with parents, brothers and sisters, nieces and
nephews since they were babies. With your songs I feel the “American
Lifestyle”.
Since I've seen you in the theatres in Holland I listen almost everyday
your CD. It was very nice I had the possibility to speak with you!. I
could never imagine that when I bought your album in 1977 “All for a
reason”that, so many years later, I could met you. That's I think very
special! Especially because you're are telling me about my “beautiful
eyes” behind my glasses! That's wat no one has telling me even my
husband he's always looking into my eyes! So my evening was very
special! A compliment of the Alessi brothers isn't someting you overcome
every day!
Bobby was telling me about his son not to go into “ the music” and that
he is going to the university. At the same time he was telling my son to
keep on. I think myself the music world is an uncertain and difficult
world, especially in this time with so many good musicians and singers.
On the other hand music also brings so much good feelings, energy and
healing. I've always thought , if it's your passion and you have the
talents and the possibility, you must certainly try to follow your
dream. I have always stimulated him and we shall see what future will
bring.
No
life without music! I'll hope for you that the end of the tour in Paris
was unforgetable!
Thank you for your music and making me feel beautiful. A lot of succes
in the USA and when you come again in the Netherlands we'll certainly
come to your show.
Greetings and love from me and my family.
Esther

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Last saturday I witnessed Laurent Voulzy playing your title "Oh Lori" as his second song during his sold out show at the legendary Olympia in Paris. It was a great show and he managed to hit all the high notes...All the best from a long time Alessi fan in Germany,Henning
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Hi Bobby,
Very nice. I haven't heard London for over 20 years! This got quite a bit of airplay in Los Angeles on a very popular eclectic rock station, KNX-FM. I have a very clean copy of a promo LP All For A Reason, however, I have my high-end turntable taken down right now, since we are rebuilding our media room. Did the A&M release of London contain the studio folks conversation at the beginning of the track? I don't remember that.
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Greg

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Dear Bobby and Billy,
I thought I'd drop you a line to let you know that my Alessi goodies arrived safe and sound and it was a great surprise to receive them from you. That was a really nice, personal touch and thanks also for signing them all for me. Thanks for taking the time andtrouble.
It's great to know you guys are still continuing to make such super, melodic, tuneful music especially as today's contemporary pop music - to my ears - sounds so aggressive and extreme in some cases and noisy and unmelodic in others. I'm especially enjoying your recent albums.
I've been trying for years to get your classic albums on CD as my original vinyl album's have got a bit worn over the years. I've tried all the major stores in London to no avail, not even a "greatest hits"! I hadn't thought of using the internet until I was at some friends recently and they'd found this amazing site that when you type a band or artists name in, it downloads footage of them performing. So I put in your name and there you were in your glory days. Then we googled you and found your website - "Alessi heaven!" My vinyl copy of Driftin' was in bad shape so it's nice that I can replace it with a CD.
I was interested to see on your "Best of" CD the photograph of your album Long time Friends. I've never seen that album before so I'm wondering if it was only available in the USA. I'll have to see if I can track down a vinyl copy.
One last request; could I be cheeky and ask you for another photograph of you both and ask you to sign the front this time as I'd like to frame it and put it up on my music room wall. I've got a space between my autographed photos of Peggy Lee and Eartha Kitt!! You guys haven't changed a bit. A good advertisement for good, clean, wholesome living, eh?
Thanks again. Take care. With all good wishes to you and yours.
Victor
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Even if I was mostly listening to hard-rock when I grew up in the 70's there was something about you guys. The songs, the arragements, the musicians, you voices and not to forget the lyrics. Some people sneer at light pop but I say fuck 'em. There is cheesy music in the "genre" but there's also class. I think you two made your own space, and actually "Space" was the first Alessi song I heard. It was on the nightradio here in Sweden and it hit the spot there in the dark. I was probably in love or something.
Anyway it's good to see you're still going strong. New album and all.
Thanks from Jan up in cold Sweden.
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Thanks for your quick shipment of the CD "All For A Reason.". It indeed brings back awesome memories. It remains one of my favorite all time recordings. Thanks guys.
Robert
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Hello Bobby and Billy .
How are You !I'd like to say that the dvd that you sand me came here in Brazil .I'm so glad and I don't know how to thank you for this gift .It was a gift that I will keep with so much affection .I wish so success for you .Best Wishes
Milton

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Dear Billy &Bobby

Many thanks for such a fast delivery of my Cd & Dvd.really hve enjoyed them both .Your Cd is brilliant and the Dvd is a fantastic watch. thanks again love Kim from england XX
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HI FIRSTLY I,D LIKE TO SAY WHAT A WONDERFUL FEELING IT WAS WHEN I FOUND YOUR SITE. i WAS A FAN BACK IN THE 70S AND NEVER FORGOT YOU . I LOVE ALL YOUR WORK AND FEEL SO PLEASED THAT YOUR STILL GOING STRONG iLOVE YOUR NEW CD. I,M ALSO PLANING TO COME AND SEE YOU WHEN YOU PLAY IN HOLLAND NEXT YEAR. KEEP IT UP LOVE KIM XXX

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Hi Bobby,

You guys did a great, great job on y