The Duprees 2006 Guest Book
March

Friday 03/31/2006 3:37:03pm
Name: Henry William Schrader
Subject: just a thankyou
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City/State/Country: Shawnee, KS 66216
Referred By: Concert
Comments: we watched the PBS special it was a re-run of your 2005 PBS this week. You all brought the house down! Thank you for the wonderful memories,,,you made us think back to yesteryear and how wonderful a time we lived in,,and the music that we called "our's".. thanks for still bringing us the music, that we now share with our grandchildren! again,,, thanks you guys are terrific, and i see little competition in your way,,keep up the good work,, anticipate going to one of your concerts when we get back east,, Sincerly, Henry William Schrader
Thursday 03/30/2006 3:09:54pm
Name: ARNOLD SHEAR
Subject: THE FABULOUS DUPREES
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City/State/Country: BROOKLINE,MA.USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I THINK YOU GUYS ARE GREAT BEING A
FORMER SINGER IN THE 50'S I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HARMONY AND FEELING FOR THE LYRICS.KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
AND KEEP THE GREAT MUSIC ALIVE.
TODAYS MUSICAL GROUPS SHOULD TAKE A LESSON FROM THE DUPREES.
A TRUE FAN
ARNOLD SHEAR 63 YEARS YOUNG.
Thursday 03/30/2006 1:48:03pm
Name: Melissa DeMarco
Subject: You guys rocked the St Anns Feast in Hob
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City/State/Country: jersey city
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I grew up listening to the Duprees in my household. I am 35 and you guys started way before my time but you are by far the best group in my opinion in the music industry....and you are all so very handsome to boot. Love ya keep up the great tunes and hope to see ya performing real soon.
Wednesday 03/29/2006 3:05:31pm
Name: Marcia Mazur
Subject: Love the Group
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City/State/Country: Connecticut
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I love the lead singer tommy petillo.
Tuesday 03/28/2006 8:01:12pm
Name: donna lee
Subject: June 10th Concert
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City/State/Country: Marshfield, MA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: My wish has been granted!!!! The Duprees are coming to Boston (Lido Complex in Revere) and I ordered my tickets. My friends & I will be taking a Limo. Can't wait. You'll love Revere; it's alot like the Jersey Shore.
Monday 03/27/2006 9:54:22pm
Name: Mary Wanca
Subject: Great concert at Rahway Arts Center
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City/State/Country: Kenilworth NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Went to your concert at Rahway Arts Center Saturday nite, you guys were great as ever. Hope to see your shows more often. Mary
Monday 03/27/2006 12:30:15am
Name: RICHARD BIENIEWICZ
Subject: PERFORMANCE
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City/State/Country: BRONX / NEW YORK/ USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: NO ONE CAN TOUCH YOU GUYS. YOU HAVE SO MUCH CLASS. VERY FEW GROUPS CAN COME NEAR YOU. PHIL'S JACKIE WILSON'S RENDITIONS ARE FANTASTIC. SEEN YOU MANY TIMES AT WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR. NEVER STOP PERFORMING.
Monday 03/27/2006 0:10:27am
Name: sam kesselman
Subject: fan
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City/State/Country: palm coast fl 32137
Referred By: Friend
Comments: friend of vito picone of staten island moved to fla 8 months ago miss the shows live near orlando,daytona,jacksonville. area hope to see soon
Sunday 03/26/2006 6:22:11pm
Name: CARYL
Subject: CONCERTS
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City/State/Country: TX
Referred By: E-Mail
Comments: Guys-just viewed you on PBS. Please come on to Dallas! We're hungry for your music.
Sunday 03/26/2006 6:13:11pm
Name: Diana Abbott
Subject: Hi
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City/State/Country: Chicopee, Massachusetts
Referred By: E-Mail
Comments: It would be MY DREAM to see you all, I could never get down to your way, but I have Tommys 8X10 signed picture here, that you sent me and I watch you guys on CPTV when you're on. I want to tell you, I just bought a new car, An Acura TL and the very first song that played in it was My Own True Love, it was on the bose radio and WOW ! I cried...what a way to break a car in !
Diana Abbott
Sunday 03/26/2006 3:05:26pm
Name: Andy Bachmann
Subject: Rahway Concert
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City/State/Country: Linden, New Jersey
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Super performance in Rahway last night. Its been awhile since I've written anything. Looking forward to seeing you many times in 2006.
Sunday 03/26/2006 12:25:18am
Name: Bill Broderick
Subject:
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City/State/Country: Cary North Carolina USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Your music is still the greatest.
Friday 03/24/2006 10:36:44am
Name: ARNIE SHEAR
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City/State/Country: BRIGHTON,MA USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: SAW YOU ON THE PBS SPECIAL BROUGHT BACK
TONS OF MEMORIES I'M 63 BUT AM 18 IN THE MIND.YOU GUYS SOUND BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS!
Thursday 03/23/2006 11:23:14pm
Name: Maria Forte
Subject: Concert
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City/State/Country: Queens, New York
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: My husband and I really LOVE you guys. "You Belong to Me" was our wedding song five years ago. We just saw you at the College of Staten Island concert and had a GREAT time! You guys are wonderful! You all signed the CD we bought and we treasure it. We've watched your PBS special OVER AND OVER and LOVE it! Tony said my husband and I are young to have one of your songs as our wedding song. Our parents taught us to appreciate the music and by doing the PBS specials you REALLY DO keep the music alive! You guys are wonderful! We are coming to see you again later this year --- we CAN'T wait!
Thursday 03/23/2006 8:54:24pm
Name: Martin Bockler DMD
Subject: Hi Jim great web site
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City/State/Country: Sea Cliff NY
Referred By: Friend
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Thursday 03/23/2006 2:52:52pm
Name: Betty K.
Subject: Concert DVD/video
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City/State/Country: Alexandria Twp, NJ
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Yes! A concert on DVD would be fantastic..I would love to have one of those.
Right now I'm wearing out the tape I made of your PBS appearance, and playing the sound clips from your website....can't wait to get my CDs and hear the whole songs
the tag to "Time After Time" is my favorite...and "Have You Heard" - I've loved that for a long long time....very meaningful.
Also can't wait to see you in person. The summer looks good...
(Tommy, Tommy, Tommy.....)
Thursday 03/23/2006 9:43:03am
Name: Susan Anderson
Subject: Wonderful memories
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City/State/Country: Toms River, NJ USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Growing up in Jersey City was great, and knowing that your wonderful music started there is proof what a great town it was. Thank you for continuing to keep those cherished memories alive for me! Your music is awesome.
Thursday 03/23/2006 8:45:59am
Name: Kate Perry
Subject:
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City/State/Country: Lk Hopatcong NJ
Referred By: E-Mail
Comments: Fantastic web site....kudos to the webmaster!!!
Wednesday 03/22/2006 11:29:48pm
Name: Glenda
Subject: New Fan
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City/State/Country: Ojai, CA 93023
Referred By: Friend
Comments: I just wanted you to know that while camping in the desert (California) this weekend with my friend, we watched your DVD's she had just received. They both were outstanding!! I especially liked the newest one with Tommy as the lead singer.....Wow!! I love his voice and how he projects his emotions. And to top it off, the rest of you guys really make the group. I love your music. My friend plays your CD's alot and I came to love your work. My husband even plays it for his fire crew at the fire station! I became a huge fan so now I have to go out and buy the new DVD's. I hope the rumor is true that you are coming to Calif next year. I will be there with all our friends. I can't wait! Keep up the good work. You bring alot of happiness and smiles to many people.
Take care!
Wednesday 03/22/2006 3:37:18pm
Name: Lois Dixon
Subject: A Duprees performance on DVD
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City/State/Country: Livonia, Michigan
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I agree that a full length Duprees concert on DVD would be wonderful. I listen to both live CD's every day, and would love to have a DVD to watch. I have the 3 DVD set from PBS, but the five songs performed by The Duprees are divided among the three discs. I was disappointed that "Take Me As I Am" was not included in the DVD package, since a short clip of that song was featured so often during the PBS pledge drive. Please, please consider making a DVD from one of your concerts this year--a nice, long concert--an entire concert. I'd bet that almost every Duprees fan would buy such a DVD.
Wednesday 03/22/2006 10:05:02am
Name: Russ Pulling
Subject:
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City/State/Country: Middletown, NY U.S.A
Referred By: Friend
Comments: You Guys are the greatest!
Wednesday 03/22/2006 8:44:08am
Name: Ruth Dell
Subject: CD
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City/State/Country: Clearwater, Florida USA
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I would love to see the 4 songs that were sang for PBS all on 1 CD. A 1-2 hour music DVD of them and their music would be great. Any thoughts on that?
Wednesday 03/22/2006 3:52:04am
Name: Maria
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Comments: I'm 28 and feel like I should have been born in the 40's. I heard you on pbs in March of 06. I had tears in my eyes. Never have I heard anything so wonderful as Tommy Petillos voice. Some day I will make it to NJ to see you in person. Don't ever stop singing!!!
Tuesday 03/21/2006 5:48:35pm
Name: Billie Sturm
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City/State/Country: Palatka Florida USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I saw you on Public TV and loved your music.
Tuesday 03/21/2006 8:22:39am
Name: philip forte
Subject: come back to floridia please
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City/State/Country: winter haven fl
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Seen you in trenton nj when i live there at the italian festival you were great.
Monday 03/20/2006 9:47:02pm
Name: Darrell Fish
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City/State/Country: ashtabula,ohio
Referred By: Just Surfed In
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Monday 03/20/2006 7:33:51pm
Name: fran wise
Subject: hello
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City/State/Country: phillipsburg nj
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: rose ann and i were just going though your list of bookings and we will be seeing you in august in flemington and then in easton and then in califon these are our old stomping grounds so look out we are in for one hell of a time cannt wait .see ya soon love to all and kiss too.
Monday 03/20/2006 6:03:26pm
Name: Richard Kovach
Subject: Nostalgia
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City/State/Country: Malabar, Fl
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I will always remember "You Belong To Me" from the "sweaty neck" sock hops, and how much I loved your sweet voices. When I danced with a date to your music, I felt pure joy.
My wife and I would sure love to see you in a live gig; you are immortal.
Best Regards,
Richard, Malabar, Florida, eternal fan
Monday 03/20/2006 9:35:47am
Name: BEV ALBERICO
Subject: THANK YOU
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City/State/Country: MINE HILL NEW JERSEY
Referred By: Concert
Comments: THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL CONCERT AT THE SKYLANDS ON SAT THE 18TH
Sunday 03/19/2006 7:45:45pm
Name: Rosemarie
Subject: Thanks
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City/State/Country: Lindenhurst,NY,USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Just want to say your sound is a tribute to the music industry.
Sunday 03/19/2006 7:04:23pm
Name: Debbie Grispart
Subject: a memorable experience
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City/State/Country: Woodbridge, New Jersey USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Been to many of your concerts from the fields of the high school to the Whiskey Cafe and the hills of Pennsylvania. Each and every one has been so incredibly enjoyable and exciting. You are such wonderful performers with so much to give the audiences. I thank you for the many years of entertainment. Keep up the great work and
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!!!!!!

Love
Debbie
Sunday 03/19/2006 6:55:32pm
Name: Steve Millman
Subject: You guys are GREAT!
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City/State/Country: Minneapolis, MN
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Got to see you guys in concert on Public Broadcasting.. and was amazed how great you all sound.. and how tight your act was onstage. You guys are the absolute best of a great era in American music. Thank you so much!
Sunday 03/19/2006 5:13:59pm
Name: Cathy
Subject: PBS Special
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City/State/Country: Dover Plains, NY
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I just saw your performance for the upteenth time on PBS, I just loved it, brought back so many wonderful memories of the beautiful music we used to listen too. I was hoping if you could do your own special, put together an oldies show with the Dupress as hosts.
God Bless all of you.

Thanks so very much!
Cathy
Sunday 03/19/2006 4:00:25pm
Name: anna thomas
Subject: Just a note~~~~
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City/State/Country: Belton, Tx. USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Just watched your wonderful group on our local PBS T-V Station and remembering.....all the lyrics as if it were only yesterday! Thanks! and God bless your voices for many years to come! { P.S.} my Mother was a Dupree from Ga. Anna, in Tx.
Sunday 03/19/2006 0:41:25am
Name: Rose Marie De Matteo
Subject: You Guys Are The Best
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City/State/Country: New Haven Ct.
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I sure have to say The Duprees are great. Your voices have an echo that goes right through me when you sing.All of your songs are great.We are wishing the the group would come to Ct.again if not I will make one of the shows in New York.I also watch the dvd from the PBS special.
Hope to see all of you soon
Saturday 03/18/2006 11:00:23am
Name: Lois Dixon
Subject: Tommy
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City/State/Country: Livonia, Michigan
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I have recently read every message in the Guestbook Archives, and Tommy's name comes up frequently--first, for his gorgeous voice, and then for his incredible good looks. All the guys in The Duprees are good looking, but Tommy seems to be an especially big hit with the ladies. I just received my 3 DVD package from the Doo Wop Calvacade PBS special, and seeing The Duprees in the crystal clear DVD format sure beats my home video of the program. I have noticed that Tommy is wearing a wedding ring, but we gals can dream, can't we? I could be wrong, but Tommy, Phil, Jimmy and Tony appear to be in their mid-fifties. They're not getting older--they're just getting better!
Saturday 03/18/2006 1:55:30am
Name: Sorayda
Subject: Love You
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City/State/Country: Mineola, NY USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Went to see you at Westbury Music Fair Long Island, NY.
What A Great Show. Truly enjoyed your performance
Love You,
Sorayda
Friday 03/17/2006 5:01:25pm
Name: Sharon L Herr
Subject: Enjoy the group
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City/State/Country: Lancaster PA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I also saw Tommy on the pbs show and I think he is gorgeous. I was afraid to ask if he's married...but I'm sure he is. If not......would love to meet him (along with about a million other women!)
Thursday 03/16/2006 11:33:35pm
Name: Judy Spence
Subject: Tommy Petillo
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City/State/Country: Powell,Ohio USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I saw the DuPrees the other night on WOSU TV. I was so surprised to hear some of the old songs especially My Own True Love. I think Tommy is the most gorgeous man I've seen in quite awhile. I would like to know more about him. Is he married and does he have children? How old is he? He's so handsome.
Thursday 03/16/2006 6:32:48pm
Name: andrea & tony ingrassia
Subject:
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City/State/Country: lancaster pa 17603
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: WE SAW THE DOO WOP CONCERT ON PBS THE OTHER NIGHT,WE LOVED IT,YOUS WERE GREAT.WE WERE BORN & RAISED IN BROOKLYN & THEN LIVED MANY YEARS IN LONG ISLAND,NY. SINCE WE MOVED TO PA. CANT FIND ANY DOO WOP CONCERTS IN THIS AREA. SO DISAPPOINTED.......THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES & GREAT SONGS.... TONY & ANDREA
Thursday 03/16/2006 3:45:05pm
Name: R.NOLL
Subject: CONCERT
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City/State/Country: EUGENE, OREGON
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: ARE YOU COMING TO THE WEST COAST AT ANY TIME?
Thursday 03/16/2006 3:22:30pm
Name: Valerie
Subject: Las Vegas
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City/State/Country: Las Vegas, NV
Referred By: Friend
Comments: You guys are FABULOUS. You performed at my Sr. Prom 40 yrs ago in NJ. Come out to Las Vegas sometime. I haven't seen your group since my prom night. My girl group was the opening act for The Duprees. Phil - you are too cute and have fabulous stage presence.
Valerie
Thursday 03/16/2006 3:13:53pm
Name: Jim Dowling
Subject: Duprees
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City/State/Country: Coram, New York
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Saw you on PBS, Closed my eyes and I was a kid back in Jersey again. Thanks for the memories.
Wednesday 03/15/2006 4:50:18pm
Name: Melinda
Subject: You Guys Are the BEST!
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City/State/Country: Ojai, Ca
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Just received the PBS Special DVD and I can't stop watching it. You guys are so good and Tommy you are amazing! I wish you could make it to California before next year. I'm so glad you keep the best music ever alive!
Wednesday 03/15/2006 3:54:50pm
Name: Ken & Wanda Hutchens
Subject: Wonderful Memories
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City/State/Country: Salisbury, NC, USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Loved your PBS special. Thanks for all the wonderful music that keeps the romance alive after all these years!
Wednesday 03/15/2006 1:27:20pm
Name: PAM GRITTON
Subject: OH HOW I REMEMBER THOSE GREATS SONGS
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City/State/Country: LOUISVILLE, KY JEFFERSON CO
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I GREW UP IN THE DAYS WHEN THIS WAS THS MUSIC YOU DANCED BY--REAL MUSIC-YOUR VOICES HAVE NOT CHANGED A BIT--WONDERFUL TO HEAR THEM AGAIN
Wednesday 03/15/2006 8:15:12am
Name: Jan Jessup
Subject: Looks Great
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City/State/Country: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Referred By: Friend
Comments: Am in the entertainment in Australia. You guys sound great. Love your style of music as well. All the best...JAN
Tuesday 03/14/2006 10:26:28pm
Name: Jim Zelasny
Subject: Skylands - March 18, 2006
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City/State/Country: Succasunna, NJ, USA
Referred By: Friend
Comments: Hey Phil Granito - PHS 1970 Classmate. Looking forward to your concert at the Skylands in Randolph, NJ on Saturday, March 18th, 2006.
Tuesday 03/14/2006 10:09:48pm
Name: Steven Ballore
Subject: PBS performance
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Referred By: Concert
Comments: All I can say is you boys sounded fantastic (I recorded it in surround too), but I must say what a delightful surprise it was to see Tommy Petillo back in the driver's seat ... ooh YEAH!
Tuesday 03/14/2006 9:16:47pm
Name: Terri Dalquest
Subject: Tommy Petillo
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City/State/Country: Texas
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Saw the Duprees on PBS. Grew up with their music. But my heart nearly stopped when I saw Tommy Petillo.Didn't know there were still men my age that good looking! And, what an amazing voice. I had truly forgotten how wonderful their music was. Thanks for the memories!
Tuesday 03/14/2006 4:33:43pm
Name: Mary Ann
Subject: SIU concert
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City/State/Country: Brooklyn, NY
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Thanks for autographing t shirt. I missed the concert on 2/28 due to illness. Love to you all, and lots of good luck!
Tuesday 03/14/2006 2:47:59pm
Name: Olivia Ireland-Roach
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City/State/Country: Richland, Washington, USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I have listen you to your music since the sixty's. Your music makes sense and fills your soul. I watched the PBS special and was glad to have caught it and recorded it just for the music
Tuesday 03/14/2006 2:34:54pm
Name: Grace Rinaldi
Subject: I've always been a fan
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City/State/Country: Washington, NJ, USA
Referred By: Web Ring
Comments: I was a fan in the very beginning with the song You Belong To Me and I am still a fan today and will always be. I love the sound of the Duprees and always have.
Tuesday 03/14/2006 4:10:11am
Name: Brenda Hill
Subject: Loved your performance
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City/State/Country: CA
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Loved your performance on PBS. You look and sound great. Even though I started taping as soon as I saw you, I watched each time the program was repeated over the next several days. I wish you were coming to CA before 2007.
Thanks for the wonderful music.
Tuesday 03/14/2006 0:33:14am
Name: Chris Gonzalez
Subject: West Coast performances
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City/State/Country: Baldwin Park, CA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I just viewed the PBS special and was mesmorized by your group! after checking your schedule,I see that most of your performances are on the east coast, please keep me informed of any west coast/L.A. area concerts in the future, Tommy's the man! his vocals and stage presence is flawless, as well as the rest of the group, keep singing your songs!
Monday 03/13/2006 10:09:29pm
Name: Gail Greenberg
Subject: Just saw you on the WLIW show
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City/State/Country: Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I just saw you guys on WLIW and you sound and look terrific. Brought back so many memories. I'm a public tv subscriber and hope to see you guys again. I'm on your mailing list and hope to hear about nearby concerts. Thanks again, Gail Greenberg
Monday 03/13/2006 8:11:51pm
Name: Robert Tolomeo
Subject: Chicago GIG
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City/State/Country: Spring Grove, Illinois
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Dear Tommy,Phil,Jimmy and Tony,
I saw you on WTTW(PBS Chicago)this past weekend and really fell for you.
Although I was born in 1958,I must say you are the BEST.
I am working on bringing you to Chicago. Talked with Ron this morning, nice man, very helpful. How does that sound to you?
Wish me luck. God bless all of you and your families.
Hoping to see you here in Chicago.

Robert Tolomeo
Monday 03/13/2006 11:19:13am
Name: ''Bobby'' Hadley
Subject: just saying hi
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City/State/Country: charlottesville, VA USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: "You Belong to Me" was my favorite song back in the day. Can still remember dancing with my favorite girl to that song at the Friday night record hop. I am seriously considering the December cruise.
Monday 03/13/2006 11:11:18am
Name: MICK SCHWALM
Subject: CLOSER
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City/State/Country: angola
Referred By: Friend
Comments: I LOVE YOUR MUSIC I USED TO HEAR YOU ALOT WHEN I LIVED IN PHILLY RE:THE GEATER WITH THE HEATER? I WISH YOU COULD PLAY CLOSER TO INDIANA YOU GUYS ARE GREAT I WILL BE IN ATLANTIC CITY THIS SUMMER