Happy Birthday Stephen!!!!January 3rd
"Stephen - you enrich so many peoples lives with your music, your soul and your charisma. I am proud to host this site in honor of you, just for those reasons and to wish you a Birthday filled with love, hope, happiness, and joy, just like you bring to all of us in each and every song and note you create. This Birthday tribute here is just a sample of many people who admire you and love what you share. A warm thank you extended to you and here's wishing you the brightest of years ahead. Happy Birthday, Stephen! To quote you at Woodstock, "We just love ya, we just love ya ;-)"..." - Webmaster, RnRWoman (RnRWoman@aol.com) "Happy Birthday - I love you man!" Ginger
(SJupiter20@aol.com) "Happy Birthday Stephen! Really enjoy listening to your guitar playing and singing. Hope there is a new solo album from you soon! Thought
of another incident with Stills. It was actually the same night he was
attacked by the lobster dinner in Atlantic City. I ran into Stills going
up the esculator at the Sands Casino in Atlantic City! I was going down
the other esculator and said, "Hi," and waved. Stills sort of
glared at me and gave me a "who are you look?" Later that
night, I got to shake his hand which was cool! I think I confused him...hehe.
Everyone else by the stage was giving him the "high fives" I
stuck my hand out..Stills stared at it for a sec...smiled, and shook it.
He's got a strong grip!" Don J. Nic (DONJNIC@aol.com) (Photo by Bill Haines)
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Happy b-day Stephen!!! I keep listening!!!"
"My
favorite Stills story from on-stage appearances occured in 1977 when I
saw CSN in Birmingham, AL on the "boat" tour. Legendary
University of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was
still alive at the time. When the guys came back out for encores,
Stephen was wearing an Alabama football jersey and cap. When they
started into an electric version of
"Unfortunately I do not have a Stephen Stills story to
share to help in celebrating his birthday. I would, however, like to say that I have never been so moved
by a performance as I was when I first saw him perform at Woodstock. No, I wasn't there...it was
just a few years before my existence was even thought about....but I was able to *accidentally*
see the CSN segment from the Woodstock documentary/movie. I have been taken in by
musicians in the past, and have become mesmerized by their musical talents. But watching Stephen sing
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes (the first time I ever really heard the song in it's entirety) made my heart stop.
He was amazing. There are just no words to describe the emotions that I felt. I will admit that it was his
voice that hooked me in the beginning, but as I continue to learn more about him as a musician, I
have come to appreciate all of his contributions to music....including his guitar playing (something of
which I *still* know little about, but I am trying to "Happy
Birthday Stephen. Thanks for the Music, Long May it Continue." "saw you in Memphis in '74; Nashville in'99 ,and several times in b'ham over the years .id like to thank you for your tremendous contribution to popular music.in particular, sjbe's which i consider to be the best pop song ever,and johnnie's garden,which was a favorite of my late wife.she pressed the sheet music into a picture frame along with many 4-leaf clovers.i still have it after 25 years and it is beautiful as ever i wish you much happiness in the future." t b. "Stephen, "happy
birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear stephen, Liz from Tahoe "Happy
Birthday, Stephen! "Hi
Stephen! "Hi
Stephen and Happy Birthday. I hope your life is filled with the "I'd like to wish a Happy Birthday to Stephen Stills, the master of interesting guitar tones! Stephen, your playing is extremely expressive and inspiring and I hope you'll play near Binghamton, NY so I can hear you live someday. Happy Birthday and best wishes from me and my family!"
Jeff McFadden "There's
no one quite like you Stephen---I've been digging you since 1970 or
so---I saw you at The old Olympia Stadium in Detroit where the Red Wings
used to play in '71 rushed the stage and was completely mesmerised--- I
saw you in total about 15 times including last Jan. with csny and you
and Neil were on another planet. I remember when you jumped into the
crowd in "80??? at Pine Knob with your wireless guitar and I
managed to run up to you and pat you on the back and you dropped your
guitar pick. You are a wonderful musician and human being and I bet a
loving father. Please play "Everydays" the old Springfield
chestnut some day. Love Ya' brother,"
"For
What its Worth really made a difference in my life. Linda McDonald "Stephan: Have loved your music for thirty yrs.Have seen you many times always a great show.Espically Indy this past March.Really Rocked the house!!Can't figure why Guitar Player won't do a cover story on you though,I've asked , no reply!! Carry On Rockin!!"
Michael
L.Barnes Madison,In. lespaul71@hotmail
"Hi,
My name is Terry McDonough and I live in Upper Marlboro, Maryland a "I've been a fan of CSN forever and especially yours. I have all your solo work, and have seen you in concert solo,and with the guys. Have all the CSNY music also. When are you ever going to put out another solo C.D.? It's been ten years since "Stills Alone" and wasn't that your last solo one? I hope you will do another one soon! Hope you Had a great birthday too! Love from a longtime fan." Carol
Hubbard in Portland,Ore. "This is so weird.....You are my absolute most favorite singer/songwriter/guitar player EVER. The very first album I ever purchased was De ja vue in Mc Call, Idaho. I was 14 yrs old and the mercantile had very limited selection. My friend and I wanted to shock her parents so we bought the albums with the "Grooviest" album covers. (She got Steppenwolf). I was am and still am from L.A. Ifell in love with C.S.N.Y. I've seen you guys, and variations of you all many times. Still LOVE Mr. Stills. Extremely talented. Thanks.....Just listened to Change Partners...Live..FANTASTIC! Happy Birthday...." Kathi Anderson "When are you coming to England again ? on your own this time . You are the best white Blues Man Ever. Happy Birthday" Ray from Stoter@ waitrose.com.uk Would you like to submit something for Stephen's Birthday page? If so please send them to: RnRWoman@aol.com and I will post them to this site. I'm accepting submissions until January 9th. |