- Date: Sat Jul 19 21:07
Andrea (agabby@msn.com): - I wrote a poem about him and how he has effected me over the years:
I WROTE A SONG THAT ISN'T REALLY A SONG
I miss the music he should be making,
Although I do understand why his was a life worth taking.
He gave us his smile, his lines, his open hand...
he was even a self-made one-man band.
Yes I see all too clearly where his window led,
because his music, his words, are permanently fixed in my head.
I can still see him glowing in the swirling lights,
that shone for him and through him for he was quite,
the bird in flight, he caught the sun
and gave it back to us after it was spun,
into a tapestry he painted on,
it brought us warmth when he was gone.
He wanted to entertain us but he was here to inspire.
Why then wouldn’t God want to do more than admire?
him through that windowpane where he stepped outside,
and took a ride where his dragonfly could not glide.
So never mourn for the unfinished lines,
Those songs left unsung, they will still be mine.
They will keep me writing songs that aren’t really songs,
For he wasn't meant to stay very long.
In this backwards world he would not be bound,
But I am thankful for the time we had when his spirit touched ground.
You didn't you know him?
You didn't have to know him to see him.
All around me he stays,
I hope he stays for days...and days.
He told me not to stop believing,
and gave me his smile worth keeping,
I do wish I could tell him I've found my window,
but I have a feeling you already know.
- Date: Sat Jul 19 20:40
Andrea (agabby@msn.com): - I wrote a poem about him and how he has effected me over the years:
I WROTE A SONG THAT ISN'T REALLY A SONG
I miss the music he should be making,
Although I do understand why his was a life worth taking.
He gave us his smile, his lines, his open hand...
he was even a self-made one-man band.
Yes I see all too clearly where his window led,
because his music, his words, are permanently fixed in my head.
I can still see him glowing in the swirling lights,
that shone for him and through him for he was quite,
the bird in flight, he caught the sun
and gave it back to us after it was spun,
into a tapestry he painted on,
it brought us warmth when he was gone.
He wanted to entertain us but he was here to inspire.
Why then wouldn’t God want to do more than admire?
him through that windowpane where he stepped outside,
and took a ride where his dragonfly could not glide.
So never mourn for the unfinished lines,
Those songs left unsung, they will still be mine.
They will keep me writing songs that aren’t really songs,
For he wasn't meant to stay very long.
In this backwards world he would not be bound,
But I am thankful for the time we had when his spirit touched ground.
You didn't you know him?
You didn't have to know him to see him.
All around me he stays,
I hope he stays for days...and days.
He told me not to stop believing,
and gave me his smile worth keeping,
I do wish I could tell him I've found my window,
but I have a feeling you already know.
- Date: Thu Jul 17 03:31
Garth Cormier (garth.cormier@@@@@@gmail.com): - Funny how a song can transport you back 15 years. 3 Strange Days got me through a very trying summer in the early 90's. Thanks. 4 years ago I found my cassette and put it on. I was transported back to me and my buddy playing music and recording in the studio 10 years prior. I was sitting in the dark by the glow of the computer. The phone rang, and it was my dear friend that I had not spoken to in over a year. Wasn't even surprised... you are missed.
~ GC
- Date: Wed Jul 2 17:09
Anthony Cuthbert (ancuthbert@msn.com): - I was listening to my School of Fish CD, "Three Strange Days" when I decided to search out information on Josh. I had no idea he had passed away. His music was with me throughout college, my days on the beach here in Florida listening to Three Strange Days and when I met my wife. I am sorry to see that you are no longer here making great music, but your music had an impact on people. Many fond memories!
- Date: Tue Jul 1 01:58
Connie (connienaqvi9@yahoo.com): - To those of you who may be interested... Josh's sister, Laura, assisted me with creating a myspace profile for Josh. You can check it out at www.myspace.com/joshclaytonfeltsolo. It is certainly not professional by any means but I just wanted to do something to get his music out there. Enjoy!
- Date: Fri Jun 27 07:18
nicky (njcorbett@charter.net): - Just felt like dropping by to say "hi" as you have been on my mind often the past few days. I miss you and whenever it gets too hot in LA (like last week,) I remember driving around in your Tbird with the heat on when it was 105 degrees because you had to run the heat so your car wouldn't overheat - TOO FUNNY!
Love you.
Nic
- Date: Sat Jun 7 05:11
Julie and Crew (JulieA388@aol.com): - Hey Josh! Just wanted to stop by and say hello. "Dragonfly" is the first song playing on our newly-created family blog site. All these years have passed and you still continue to inspire us. Pancakes for all, I say!
- Date: Fri Jun 6 05:42
Kevin Crow (kevfishin@msn.com): - Hi,
I don't know if this makes a matter but years ago...about 1991 My wife and I had the priviledge of meeting the band School of Fish back stage. Josh and the gang were on a local radio station in Fresno California and taking calls. Josh had mentioned his interest in Native American culture and so I called. I told him "I heard you talking about Eskimos and thought you would be tickled to know that a huge fan(me), is Inupiat Eskimo! I told him I hailed from Barrow Alaska and yes he was joyed. He promptly invited my wife and I to attend the show that night and invited us backstage. After the show I presented him with a "worry stone" made of Jade that my mother had given to me as a boy and a video tape of Alaska. The worry stone was a stone that Eskimos rubbed between their fingers and thumb when things were difficult or worrysome thus leaving wear marks on the stone. I hope he kept it though the years and it treated him well.
We miss him.....
Peace my brother
Kevin and Joann Crow
- Date: Wed Jun 4 19:42
Lisa (mityellowhat@ccomcast.net): - Wow, I am shocked and saddened to find out that Josh has passed away. I have been a bit out of touch with my music since starting a family in 1997 I am really up to date on kiddie stuff though.
I interviewed Josh back when Inarticulate Nature Boy was just coming out. I was working for a music magazine back then. I interviewed him at the Tradewinds in sea Bright, NJ (that place is no longer there either)
He was so down to earth and friendly that the interview was such a pleasure.
It was more like talking to an old friend than really doing an interview.
I do have a copy of it and if the site is interested I can get a transcript of it posted. I also have the tape from the recording.
I later moved to Florida and did catch Josh playing with Tori Amos in Pensacola.
Anyway, I am sad to learn that he passed away but I will remember his warmth and his smile from our interview so long ago.
Lisa
- Date: Mon May 19 15:33
Kris Doan (kbdoan@gmail.com): - Just wondering how long it takes to get a CD. I ordered on the 7th and I'm in Sand Diego.
Thanks,
K
- Date: Sun May 18 18:34
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - Hi Josh...
Writing to wish you a happy birthday...I'll be having pancakes in a little while here. I'll be listening to old interviews you did today that someone was kind enough to gather together and send me. I saw some of the old videos Henry talked about...just wanted to go back to that time again with new eyes. They're truly amazing. I wouldn't let him film me at the time!
I love you so very much...and miss you so much always. Mommy too.
Laura
- Date: Sun May 18 15:13
Connie Naqvi (connienaqvi9@yahoo.com): - Happy Birthday Josh! Thank you for your music and your words. You have truly been a blessing in my life. Lots of love to you and your family...
- Date: Sun May 18 15:04
TOMMY MANZI (thomasmanzi@mac.com): - Happy Birthday Josh. I think of you often but perhaps celebrite your spirit just a bit more on this day. Lots of love to you, your family and all of us whose lives you touched on so many levels. xx
- Date: Sun May 18 13:23
Dene Wilby (dene.w@btinternet.com): - Happy Birthday Josh!!! Listening to School Of Fish right now.... Your amazing cover of The Beat's 'Save It For Later'. Superb! Wish I could have seen you boys do that one live. Dx
- Date: Sat May 17 22:15
Henry Felt (henryfelt@gmail.com): - Hi Josh,
I'm thinking about pancakes, and tomorrow's your birthday. My how I miss you. I've been playing your guild guitar. What a beauty it is. I don't think I've ever played such a wonderful guitar.
I brought some old reel to reel video's to George and he had them transferred to a current format. I shot them when you were four on an Sony reel to reel video Portapak. This was one of the first video recorders you could really move around with and you are imortalized in all your four year old splenor. What a pleasure to have you saved at that age.
Monday I'll be a little league supporter to one of Cathy Lilienthal Deutchman's daughters. I hope you'll join us at the field.
I think I need to write more often,
Henry
- Date: Sun May 11 00:02
Erika (yankeewriter@hotmail.com): - Hi Josh,
Just thinking of you...
- Date: Tue Apr 29 21:52
Chris Marksbury (cmphotos@verizon.net): - Just wanted to express how much I loved Josh's voice in The School of Fish. I was always a fan.....I've been out of the loop and was unaware of his passing until recently. I am glad that I have this music to listen to. He left something very special behind for sure.......
- Date: Tue Apr 22 09:49
Julianne (AlsBarfly@aol.com): - Josh, you've done it again. I've been thinking of you and your mom a lot lately, and suddenly I felt a sort of "nudge" to head over here. And what do I find but a post from my dear friend Thomas saying he's listening to another of your albums?
It's strange seeing "Josh Clayton Felt Like Making a Live Record" available for download. That's one of my faves! I suppose it's a good kind of strange, since more people will be able to enjoy it as much as I do.
Peace and love ...
Julianne
- Date: Thu Apr 3 21:47
Connie Naqvi (connienaqvi9@yahoo.com): - Maybe it was your spirit
Maybe it was the words you uttered
I don’t know
But there was something beautiful about you
Maybe it was the blessing of your feet touching the ground
Or the pause on your lips when you felt it
You made me feel it
Because there was something beautiful about you
Maybe it was the magic that flowed from your pen
Your smile of spirituality
Your words that still linger
Now I know
There was something beautiful about you
Something still beneath you
Something transcendent inside you
And you made me feel it
It was the beauty inside you
- Date: Thu Apr 3 20:35
Thomas Hassel (tt.hassel@t-online.de): - I have discovered Josh a couple of years ago and listened to his album Spirit Touches Ground. Now I got
hands on Inarticulate Nature Boy, which is really a revelation. It is so sad, that this talented musician died
so young.
- Date: Thu Apr 3 00:41
Connie Naqvi (connienaqvi9@yahoo.com): - Wow. You have left me speechless. Back in the early 90's I became a big fan of School of Fish. It was only a couple weeks ago that I saw one of your videos for the first time. I decided to look you up on Myspace to see what you have been up to but much to my surprise...you were not there. I had no idea that you were gone. When I found out about your passing, I was deeply saddened. Since then I have learned more about you, especially from your website. I read some of your words and I honestly cannot express how beautiful, deep, eloquent and meaningful you were. I will continue to listen to your music, as I have been for the past 17 years or so. And on your behalf, I will make a donation to Descendants of the Earth if I can find them. Josh, you will forever inspire me. Lots of love to you....
- Date: Tue Apr 1 02:01
Joe Caravella (jlcaravella1965@yahoo.com): - Josh I never Knew You, I Just felt you! I was working in my College radio station Passing Time between my Music Theory class & My Studio Enigineering 110 Lab at queensBorough college in NY in 1991 when across my desk came a Envelope from Capitol records,at that time they were sending me nothing but crap & I dreaded what I would Find (Ohh Please not another Poison CD I begged a person who never heard me) What I found was a CD named School Of Fish. with intersting names for songs like Deepend or Wrong & Fell, My curiosity got the best of me I took the shinny disc to the cd review room put on a set of cans & pressed play & sir You changed evrything for me then!! I am overwhelmed with sadness to find that you have passed on Yea many years after the fact. I was putting My music into my new ipod and was up to the letter S so it was time to put the first album & human cannonball into my itunes so i could put you in my pod when i started wondering what ever happend to you your band your talent I now know the answer. See your music touched me we were only 2 years seperated in age & when your album came out & 3 strange days was blaring out of our little college radio station for the rest of the semester you gave me hope that people still wanted to hear a catchy heart felt melody, that songcraft didn't die in the din of big hair & distored guitars that plagued music for most of the 80's, you bridged a tiny little gap in my life that seemed to grow more & more into an abyss with the advent of grunge. But when all seemed lost I could listen to euphoria & all would seem right in the world. I am still playing music at the tender age of 43 I never thought I'd outlive Rock Music or The Industry & i sure didnt think I'd out live someone younger than me as you were/are but now I am again filled with sadness that you beauty & music has been silenced but I am comforted in Knowing I will always have what you left behind to comfort me like a warm security blanket. Tonight when I take the stage I will sing for you I will break into 3 strange days and share you with my audiance my band used to play that song when our shows werent going well & it would bring our fans back into the good vibes tonight it is time to sing it again You are loved. God once again has got a great band I know your there with John & George & brian & Jimi & Jim and althose that passed before you 7 you are putting on a show to beat all shows. May you find peace in the clouds & in the arms of god Peace Love Joe Caravella of The band "Late Model Jesus"
- Date: Tue Mar 25 00:16
H. R. Kunze (kunzehairdeluxe@yahoo.com): - josh what a nice dude, I worked at kinkos on ventura studio city Ca and you would come in and get stuff done for school of fish, I crashed a Dallas Tx show with a pass I had made at kinkos and you treated me like a old friend. you are still thaught of 16 years later H.R. the okie
- Date: Tue Mar 11 17:16
Melissa (melissa@rainingcreation.com): - Hi Josh :)
School of Fish is featured in the iTunes music store today...
I have been totally thinking about you and seeing things all around
that remind me of you.
Just want to send you some love today!
- Date: Wed Feb 20 09:15
Mark S. (addictedstudio@sbcglobal.net): - I was buzzing through Youtube, thought of the song "three strange days", and remember a friend of mine introducing it to me, and going "wow, what a catchy song...and that brings me to this..I didn't know Josh, just one the album that he and his band recorded(which I still proudly own on tape), and the rememberance of a time in my life when I first started dating my wife..and i see that you passed away 8 long years ago, and friends, family and fans still come to say hello...
god, I hope I'm remembered this much.
- Date: Fri Feb 1 20:20
Neil Duffy (neil4duffy@msn.com): - Does anybody know the song "Alone" from the Me and Will movie
- Date: Wed Jan 30 05:09
Bill (BNealon@aol.com): - Hey Josh - saw you last night - geez it was so vivid I just can't believe it was anything else. Hope all is well and say Hi to Marylin. Thinking of you all day today. Cheers man.
Bill
- Date: Tue Jan 29 21:31
Lindsay (lindsay.lipton@gmail.com): - Hey Joshy,
Thanks for the dream last week. I liked this one! I woke up feeling like you were right here with me. Eight
years since you have been gone. I don't believe it. Seems like I just saw your beautiful face.
I know you are watching us here. Man life has changed so much. Married to a wonderful man that treats
me like a princess and getting ready for our first child soon.
Thank you for still coming to visit.
I miss you with all my heart and love you.
Lindsay
- Date: Thu Jan 24 22:25
Lisa Simmons (lisanicholesimmons@gmail.com): - Thinking of you, Josh...In fact, I think of you quite often and that one time I brought that Collings guitar
(and those cookies from Manis Bakery) to the studio and how you played it and loved it--fond memories I
have of you. I had just found out that I was "with child" before you died...he was at your funeral, too....My
son is now 7 and we listen to your songs on my iPod in the car...:]
- Date: Wed Jan 23 20:53
Jami Lula (jamilula@earthlink.net): - Hey Little Bro I am still waving at you all the time. My son Dylan who is now 5 1/2, and he would remind you of that, Ocassionally waves to you as well. I refer "Spirit Touches Ground" on many of my gigs. I say if you can't afford my CD tonight go out and buy Josh's it will MOVE YOU! I am staying on the planet for now. It is up in a whirlwind. You left at a good time and you left behind what I need to hear. A DEEP SOUL! Love and Blessings, Jami
- Date: Mon Jan 21 23:23
Keith (pr0gr4m@gmail.com): - WOW. I had no idea that he died.
Many years ago I went to a Tori Amos concert and Josh was opening for her. I was a fan of School of fish and recognized his voice right away. I didn't know who he was but I knew I had to hear more. When I left I made sure to buy his Inarticulate Nature Boy CD. I have listened to that CD many MANY times ever since seeing that concert. It has so many good songs.
I was driving home last week and heard a song on XM Radio that I instantly recognized as being a Josh Clayton-Felt song that I had never heard. So today I decide to find out what it was and where I could get it...which brings me here.
I'm 8 years late and several CDs short, but what a loss. I think he was a great songwriter. I've only got two albums, SoF and INB but I'm always listening to them. I hope many more people discover him and his music. It has meant a lot to me over the years.
- Date: Sun Jan 20 04:20
Tommy Manzi (thomasmanzi@mac.com): - I hear echos of you in my mind all the time... friendship can be so short some times... forgetting is so
long. We all miss you Joshua... Marilyn too. Much love on this day to everyone. TM 8
- Date: Sat Jan 19 21:03
Jeff (rosenthaljc@sbcglobal.net): - How strange. 8 strange years. I am sittting at a restaurant that used to be a different restaurant.
Remember Red? Its now "bld." " Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner." I, on ocassion, had all three of those
meals with you. I do now. On ocassion. 8 years. I think we met at 8 years old. 8 is my favorite
number. Yaz was number 8.
2008. I can sit in a restaurant and write on the blog of my late best friend from my phone! What would
you have thought. The "uniting" aspects of the Internet would have thrilled you. You the state of the
world, not so much.
I am happy. I love my job. It brings out my highest self and challenges me to maintain it. My wife is
lovely and gondola-ing her way through Venice, Italy as I type, or maybe she's out to dinner.
See, I just want to talk to you again. If you get a chance go help "oh Dorian" - her music deserves a
chance to he heard. Just thought I'd mention it. d;-)
I miss you deeply and thoroughly. Your family is sweet. I miss Marilyn. You gave her a certain
freedom through your lessons of releasing fear. It is a gift we all hold in us.
I love you, buddy. - Jeff
Jeff
- Date: Sat Jan 19 17:24
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - It's been 8 years Josh...your joyful spirit is always there for me helping me to take pleasure in every moment. Also, the gentle push not to be fearful...something I need reminding about often, and whenever I bring you into focus I smile and relax. Yesterday I was imagining what it would have been like if you were still here, coming over and hanging out, and those ordinary moments not happening are heartbreaking. We'll be having pancakes this morning, and spending the day in an orange grove in Ojai...a lovely place for me to think about you today. I love you all. Laura
- Date: Fri Jan 18 23:24
elsa (ev): - Josh, you are not forgotten. Never will be. Always sending you loving energy. I look forward tomorrow in having a peaceful spiritual day in your honor. Send my love to your mom, she did wonders for me. all ways love. x
- Date: Mon Jan 14 10:41
bridger (acamus1974@aol.com): - ive been missing your music quite a bit lately,josh. my girlfriend heard me playing fountain last night and asked me to turn it up. i told her about you and how i got to meet you and see you play in dc so many years ago. i also found the 'save if for later' cover the band did on ebay! i cant wait to hear it again. now im on a mission to find the live album. anyway. its january. new england is getting a noreaster. and youre in my thoughts.
- Date: Sun Jan 13 07:16
steve perry (sperrysan@sbcglobal.net): - After all the years after college, the first album stands up as a life long work. Strange, how it needed to
be that way. The guitar and vocal work on this album, are introspective and well done. Subsequent
recordings, solo, show the prowess of the author, but lack the polish of the big recording contract,
thought the talent exists. Sadly, it cannot be harnessed or refined. Time has expired. However, the pop
song, 3 strange days still gets it, and I am, into the deep end, way over my head.
God bless.
- Date: Wed Jan 9 22:39
Rachel Noyes (noyesx4@netzero.com): - I finally joined the world of ipods and for some strange reason I started with the cds beginning with s. I
slid School of Fish into the computer and smiled as memories of Josh came into my head. I went for a
walk today on the little island I call home and sang along deciding that when I got home I would google
Josh and find out if he was still creating fabulous music. I was shocked to see him referred to as the "late"
Josh Clayton-Felt and even though it was 8 years ago I find myself crying at the keyboard.
I was one of the fortunate ladies to be in his life during his years at Brown. He was just starting out,
playing lots with a dear friend of mine and those are even more precious memories now that he is gone.
I hope to add his later music to my collection and will check in from time to time. If Chad Fischer ever
comes here, drop me a note. I may have some pictures to share with family if you would like them.
Rachel
- Date: Tue Jan 1 02:01
jamie (jfinnster@gmail.com): - This time of the year is always hard for me. Josh always seem to know when a visit is needed and once again, there he was, just as I was settling in to the holiday blues. King of the Dollar (seriously!)was randomly on the radio while I was at the gym. I never hear the music but had forgotten my ipod so I was listening to the random radio selection when there it was...thank you Josh for reminding me of your awesome spirit and getting me through these hard holiday days. Give my love to Marilyn and a huge hug to my dad...please tell him how very much I miss him.
- Date: Mon Dec 24 22:03
nicky (njcorbett@charter.net): - I was just getting ready for all the Christmas hub-bub and you popped in my mind Joshy (no surprise.) I really miss you this time of year, us all bundled up, walking in the cold air after a big meal at India's Oven, holding hands and goofing around. I hope you are looking down on my crazy life and laughing your ass off at my kids (Thing one and Thing two.) I just know you three would have been wild about each other. Merry Christmas to you and to all Josh's friend and family.
Love, Nicky
- Date: Thu Dec 20 21:16
bridgette (bridgea@comcast.net): - My mom was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor two days ago. i came home from hearing the news from her surgeon and stood at my kitchen window staring at the trees, utterly numb. as i was watching the branches of one tree blow like crazy in the wind, two large crows flew side by side and landed on the upper most branches. they sat there, braced against the wind, fluttering their wings every once in a while to keep their balance, for ten minutes or so. i smiled and waved at them - i think i know who they were. thank you.........
- Date: Thu Dec 20 15:30
bridgette (bridgea@comcast.net): - My mom was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor two days ago. i came home from hearing the news from her surgeon and stood at my kitchen window staring at the trees, utterly numb. as i was watching the branches of one tree blow like crazy in the wind, two large crows flew side by side and landed on the upper most branches. they sat there, braced against the wind, fluttering their wings every once in a while to keep their balance, for ten minutes or so. i smiled and waved at them - i think i know who they were. thank you.........
- Date: Wed Dec 12 01:24
Reggie (iawedgie@yahoo.com): - Please someone help me find "Felt Like Making a Live Record" I have been looking for almost a year.
- Date: Fri Dec 7 19:46
Woody Myers (woody.myers@gmail.com): - I recorded Josh and his band at T.T. The Bears in Cambridge as he was touring Inarticulate Nature Boy in
1997. Josh and I became friends through a common friend, and I'll never forget the amazing moments
trading guitar solos with him at a late night jam session. Josh gave me permission to record the
performance on a DAT. Excellent band. Amazing human being.
- Date: Wed Nov 28 07:13
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - Hey Josh...Please give mom a big hug for me and wish her a happy birthday. I love you both so much. Laura
- Date: Tue Oct 30 16:06
Diane (dcabanaw1@cogeco.ca): - Just listened to waiting to be.That is the best written song i ever heard.
- Date: Wed Oct 17 23:18
ljc (corb.65@hotmail.com): - Just heard "Three Strange Days" on WRNR this afternoon and made a mental note to look up the band when I got home...a 'whatever happened to' internet search. Imagine my surprise to learn that Josh had passed away. I am so very sorry. I have fond memories of seeing "School of Fish" perform live in Fells Point, Md. one night. My friend and I were surprised to find Josh sitting outside the club after the show and joined him on the curb for a chat. He was humble, warm and friendly. It was a thrill to hear the band played on the radio a few months later. I remember thinking that if anyone deserved success, he did. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
- Date: Wed Oct 17 15:34
André (allbognar@hotmail.com): - Hello to everyone who loved Josh ! I think I'm the only Brazilian fan around once by the early 90's was a real " hunt treasure " to find SPF albums over here. So I went to San Diego in 91 and then I bought this true gem....3 Strange Days video used to be airplayed on MTV and I was totally " speechless " since the 1st time I saw it....Then I decide to buy this fantastic album from a obviously fantastic band.....I lost my brother when he waz only 32 and I know how terrible is this " vacuum ".... Anyway, I'm quite sure they are happy to see us celebrating their lives.... Thank you. André.
- Date: Wed Oct 17 00:16
FWD (satuit59@yahoo.com): - Thank you for the wonderful gift of your music. You live through your music, and may you do so forever.
- Date: Tue Oct 2 18:32
Br. Randall (deaconrandall@gmail.com): - This was written for my first news letter called New Journeys - September 2007.
There is a Hebrew word “b’shert” which means some things are fated. I’ve just started reading a new book titled “Wrestling with Angels” by John J. Clayton. I’m reading the “Authors Preface,” page xiii, where the author mentions his deceased son Josh. I looked up the web page given (www.joshclayton.com) where I listen to a song on the intro page and realized the lyrics to the intro song; “Waiting to Be” was exactly what this newsletter was meant to be… “cause you’re waiting to be, what you already are, you’re the only one left in your way, waiting to be what you’ve been from the start...,” “You gotta build your boat, you gotta dream your dream, and raise your sail to the wind, ride the ocean within…” This is pure b’shert!!!! What a wonderful message – thank you God for bring Josh’s message to us. With this message of hope and love, my we rejoice “being who we already are.” So, go and check out this wonderful song and say a prayer for Josh (1967-2000) and his family and friends.
Br. Randall
- Date: Wed Sep 26 02:08
Namasteezy (namasteezy*@*gmail (dot) com): - A documentary about the frauds of colonization in Southern California in the territory of the Coastal
Samala people (Santa Barbara), recently called the Chumash. The story extends in time from the
Mexican war and land grants denied through fraud associated with the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to
1971 and fraud conducted by associates of a non profit religious corporation called "The Brotherhood
of the Sun" which took land granted by Mexico to a Samala family and included a traditional hunt camp
on the summit of the coastal mountains. The sound track is from the CD "Sacred Spirit", Chants and
Dances of the Native Americans, an album produced by the Native American Rights Fund. Documentary
Written, produced and narrated by Christopher A. Brown in April of 2,007.
PART 1
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2422256680033020958
PART 2
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3992336927137922520
PART 3
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3337241589659150608
WEB PAGE
http://algoxy.com/stolenland
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Can we stop doing all the things we are doing that we do not want to do while still doing all the things
we need to do?
- Date: Thu Sep 20 17:16
m. polansky (mp6k@msn.com): - Been some time since I said hello buddy, at least in writing.
Listing to 'Soon Enough' as we chat. Send you big power old friend. Rock on.
- Date: Mon Sep 17 18:25
margaret (pogue2007@yahoo.com): - I like the website for Josh.....I have a sister who is in the ICU unit now....she has had four brain tumors and now she is fighting for her son...this site helps me understand a little of how to get through the day....thanks.....I received this site from Randall.
- Date: Thu Aug 30 17:02
sf (afmaustin@cs.com): - Strange. I was listening to Prince. Many years ago...on the summer solstice. we were camping with friends......Josh pulled out a guitar, and shredded little red coverette...acoustic.....soft, sweet, powerfull.....just thought of it randomly, and wanted to share my thanks......the music must be great on the other side......and a much belated happy birthday
- Date: Tue Aug 21 23:33
Chad Reyes (rexhungus@hotmail.com): - Hi,
I remember first hearing 3 Strange Days on the radio and next time I was at a cd store buying the album. Such a good album, solid all the way thru. I played it so much had it on rotation with Nevermind,Blood Sugar Sex Magik and other big 90's albums. I consider it to be one of the best albums of the 90s. It still holds up, to this day I still will play it from beginning to end without skipping a song. I saw SOF play in Portland Or, House Of Freaks opened for them. I thought it kind of funny that SOF was headlining over a band that had been around awhile and was also supporting an album their 5th I think.
I remember one day wondering if SOF would ever record again and tour. This was back in early early 2000's and I was saddened to read up about Josh's passing. To me it was impacting not only due to closeness of age but also because of how the music affected me. Listening to a band for years, and having it with me thru good and bad times; then bam in a way its gone. There won't be anymore music; its hard it feels like somethings missing. I felt the same when Cobain died and Dimebag Darrell; people you like and listened to and who are with you thru the music they make and suddenly bam their gone, its difficult.
I'm glad Josh made more music and lived a life that obviously influenced people in a very positive way. I used to be more like that and have kind of grown cynical and jaded. I have read what people have shared about Josh and it makes me want to change to live, love and smile more. To make others feel good like I used to do.To have someone you look up to be able to live by an example that you want to see in yourself. It tells me that there is hope,even in the toughest of times you can still smile and follow your own path; change is possible.
TY Josh for the music you made that I got to hear, I'm so glad I got to see you live. Ty to those who made this website so I could get to know him a little bit more and to be able to share a few thoughts and memories.
Sincerely,
Chad
- Date: Mon Aug 20 02:42
tswrench (tswrench@aol.com): - I always dug your music, Josh. Didn't know you were gone until just now. I was listening to "Inarticulate Nature Boy," and I thought I'd Google your name. I found your site, and I am stunned and saddened by the news. I'm going back to the music now...thank you.
- Date: Tue Aug 14 21:21
Steveo (stevesecor@gmail.com): - would love to find more rare SOF stuff like live recording and such. Can anyone help? Email me.
- Date: Sat Aug 4 10:44
NUdger! (domorama@hotmail.com): - Hey, Bud! I think you should have knocked before you broke into my tent on Block Island yesterday,and
woke me up as a teenage green dragonfly! I
I LOVE & miss you!!!!!!
Sang Magda Jump off the world today while walking thru the teeming AAugust masses of BI. I never
realised how incredibly appropriate your lyrics were!
LOVEDOM
- Date: Tue Jul 24 20:57
ShayG (shay.giambastiani@bydeluxe.com): - Hey all you Joshy fans! Found this awesome in studio jam with Josh from 1996. In studio interview and live songs on local L.A. radio station KCRW.
Check it out! Miss you Josh Boy!!!!!
www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb960424josh_clayton-felt
- Date: Mon Jul 16 11:06
Eric Reed (skippythefrog@yahoo.com): - hello friends/family/fans of josh! it has been too long since I have read the message board here. I used to keep in touch with a few other fans - I got the latest email regarding "that thing you do!" and so naturally I began to reminisce about josh and my grand josh-related experiences in the past. it would be neat to catch up with some people from the inarticulate discussion list if anyone's interested. take care!
- Date: Wed Jul 4 03:32
nicky (njcorbett@charter.net): - Just came by for a visit. Miss and love you.
- Date: Mon Jun 25 21:37
Larry Donnell (ledonnell@gmail.com): - I got a promo copy of a cd single for SOF and have loved it all since.
I still miss new music from you Josh.
- Date: Sat Jun 23 11:03
Nudger! (domorama@hotmail.com): - Miss being the Gemini before you, Cha-Chi!
- Date: Sun Jun 10 05:50
miss melissa (melissa@rainingcreation.com): - Hello sweet love --- light
Thank you for blessing us with your magic
I am grateful every moment...
- Date: Tue May 29 03:30
chris (anavrin81@aol.com): - Reggie, your not the only one looking for the live cd. I've really been kicking myself for not ordering it when it was available. All i can add is just check ebay and amazon from time to time and if i find somewhere that has it available, i'll come back on here and let you know, but it doesn't look too good.
-chris
- Date: Sun May 27 07:32
Reggie Lehne (iawedgie@yahoo.com): - Does anyone know how I could get the live album? I have been looking for it for so long now and I feel more lost now than when I started.
- Date: Tue May 22 00:54
happyhourhero (anavrin81@aol.com): - happy belated birthday josh! i didn't realize that your birthday was friday, until today when i checked the site. so its kinda wierd that after a long time i got an urge to listen to "spirit touches ground"... on friday and i have been listening to it all weekend and today. Thanks for the inspirations and happy birthday!
-chris
- Date: Sat May 19 00:08
miss jamie (heavenlygrrl@hotmail.com): - HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY JOSH! I'm thinking of you and miss you... I hope you and your mom are filling up on banana pancakes! All my love, Miss Jamie in Oregon listening to "FELL" and loving every minute of it! :)
- Date: Fri May 18 23:34
Moneypenny (carolynp14@yahoo.com): - Happy Birthday Joshy! I hope you & mom are eating banana pancakes. I miss you each & every day. Love you so much.
- Date: Fri May 18 22:26
Raina Scott (rainaloo@excite.com): - Happy birthday Joshy. Thinking about you all day. Wish we could say hi and have a chat. Can't be there tomorrow, but I'll be thinking of you, and I am always with you in spirit. Much love that continues through the years, Raina
- Date: Fri May 18 21:46
Jeff (Rosenthaljc@sbcglobal.net): - Happy Birthday Joshy...wish we could be forty together here on Earth.
- Date: Fri May 18 19:53
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - Happy Birthday Josh...we'll be celebrating you and mom with Wolf and Lisa tomorrow. George is coming here this morning. I love you. Laura
- Date: Fri May 18 15:04
John J. Clayton (jclayton@english.umass.edu): - Happy birthday, Josh. I love you and miss you every day. You were supposed to carry me inside, but as it is, I carry you. You're some beautiful spirit, dear son.
Dad
- Date: Fri May 18 06:44
Jeff (Rosenthaljc@sbcglobal.net): - Happy Birthday Joshy...wish we could be forty together here on Earth.
- Date: Fri May 18 01:45
Tommy Manzi (thomasmanzi@mac.com): - ÒThe rain-weeping and the sun burning twine together to make us grow. Keep your intelligence white-hot
and your grief glistening, so your life will stay fresh. Cry easily like a little child.Ó
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSHUA.
WE ALL THINK OF YOU OFTEN.
MUCH LOVE,
TOMMY
- Date: Thu May 17 03:20
Carol (carol@fantoo.com): - Happy early birthday Josh. I'll be sure to consume many banana pancakes on the 18th. Thanks for the dream visit and the beautiful music that my little guy Max has been rocking out to as only a 2 year old can. He's especially fond of Brick House. We miss you but recognize the beauty of having your spirit everywhere now. Thanks for the many gifts. Stay close- CJD
- Date: Mon May 14 02:26
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - Hey Josh...Would you give mom a huge hug for me? And Nanny too? I miss you all so much. Love Laura
- Date: Mon May 7 04:40
Chad Fischer (chadfischer@verizon.net): - Hey Josh!! I just played a Lazlo show in Cambridge last night our 3rd show in almost 7 years and what a
night it was. My father got up and played violin on Ship on the Wall and my 11 yr old niece, Eliza, sang
harmonies on Map of My Heart and Trampoline. Eliza discovered your music this summer all on her own
through an iPod I gave her with over 1000 songs. She heard Dragonfly and was instantly hooked. She
listens to Spirit all the time now and knows every word. I'm staying at my sister's house - only a mile from
your old place in Brookline - and so many great memories are flooding back. Packing up the Dodge mini-
van for our maiden voyage to LA in '87 - jamming with Larry in your Living room. All our plans and
dreams for rock stardom laid right before us. Who knew we would come so far and achieve so much.
Speaking of achievements, Jeff's wedding was last weekend, and what a uperstar he was. Your words,
spoken at the ceremony, are so insightful, so inspirational - was sitting next to Laura and Steve - my heart
filled with the familiar melancholic mix of pride, happiness and sadness. I'm so happy I'm in SM near your
sister now. So happy I'm near my sister tonight, thinking of you and how your music and your inspiration
lives on.
Loving and missing you dearly.
Chad
- Date: Fri May 4 19:32
Dave (mrshakespeare@gmail.com): - Was listening to the SOF version (live) of Father Figure, and remembered the SOF concert I saw in Columbia, Missouri, in the fall of 1991 (I believe). The concert was terrific, I recall, and one of the non-SOF songs the band played was the Beatles' Ticket to Ride. It was great! Wondering if others have similar recollections of cover songs sang by Josh/SOF. An SOF album of live tracks such as those would be a great way to remember Josh in a "new" context.
Just read another post and realized that Josh's mother died last year. My condolences to the family; she was a nice woman who is missed.
- Date: Sat Apr 7 23:27
Tim (tim@hookhousehotel.co.uk): - Really sorry to find out of this tragic death today. Remember the summer of 1991, two Brits we were on a 3 month trip to USA. All in the name of gigs, gigs and gigs.
No kidding, the day we landed in NYC we are at a show that evening (CBGB's Liquid Jesus and I love You)
As we made it across to West Coast we had 6 weeks in Hollywood. 3 Strange Days was playing on all the Radios, that was the memory of 1991 , it was Metallica Black Album release time at midnight on Sunset. I was lucky enough to see School of Fish in Hollywood, somewhere near Le Brea/Sunset.
Remember the live hook that is 3 strange days to this day, and the beautiful voice that was.
RIP.
- Date: Wed Apr 4 17:30
Jeff Rosenthal (Rosenthaljc@sbcglobal.net): - Hi, Joshy, Hi Marilyn! I'm on my way to se you both at Hillside...though I think your spirits are elsewhwere
and coming to meet us all there. I'm looking out for you in all things these days. I miss you greatly and
have many more words to say - but I'l save it for the live show in an hour.
Peace In, War Out - Jeff
- Date: Fri Mar 30 04:39
Ning (tsaining@hotmail.com): - hi,Josh,long time no talking to you.i am currently falling in love with a girl here
in sydney,i guess she is really the one for me...i can't cherish her more...i will bring your fancy songs to her.take care josh.
- Date: Tue Mar 27 04:35
kristen (kristenstavola@hotmail.com): - sitting in bed recovering from surgery. listening to you as i write tonight.
wishing you were around, josh. missing you. missing that really great feeling that
hearing from you always brought on... can't wait to catch up with you one of these days.
feel free to stop by. georgie girl will let me know ;)
- Date: Sun Mar 25 18:10
melissa (livypool@knights.com): - star doll your paper doll heaven stinks
- Date: Sun Mar 25 18:07
melissa (bluemoon@frosty5.wanadoo.co.uk): - star doll your paper doll heaven stinks
- Date: Tue Mar 20 19:49
Sheri (snowbirds27@yahoo.com): - Blessings to all! Just wondering if anyone out there knows the lyrics to 'Sense of Humor' by Josh off of his Center of Six album? I caught the beginning and end, it's the part in the middle I'm unsure of. Anyway, my daughter loves to sing along with it and asks the same thing. I've been wondering for a couple years now and thought I'd come here to ask. Surely someone knows. Shoot me an email. Thanx a million!!! Be well.
- Date: Tue Mar 20 01:00
MARK (MORRISMARKA@YAHOO.COM): - IN BOSTON, A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER 9/11/2001 I WENT BACKSTAGE WHERE I MET THE WALLFLOWERS, WHO WERE OPENING FOR JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP. I SAW MICHAEL WARD AND APPROACHED HIM. I HAD SOME AMBIVALENCE, NOT KNOWING IF THE SPLIT OF THE BAND HAD BEEN AMICABLE....BUT I BROACHED HOW MUCH I LOVED SCHOOL OF FISH, AND ESPECIALLY JOSH'S VOCAL STYLE. I ASKED IF HE HAD KEPT IN TOUCH WITH JOSH, AND HE TOLD ME BRIEFLY WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WAS STUNNED, SHOCKED, SO VERY UPSET IN WAYS I CAN'T DESCRIBE. HEARING ABOUT AN ICON OF MINE PASSING, IN THE WAKE OF THE 9/11 TRADGEDY...I WAS STUNNED. I MISS JOSH, BUT HE HAS LEFT A LEGACY FOR ME THAT IS HIS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC.
- Date: Sat Mar 17 22:01
mark (maz00@comcast.net): - Josh -
Never knew or heard you live (except on the live CD, of course) - but your music from S of F onwards has brought me many hours of comfort.
The truth is I miss you through your music. Only wish you were still with us...
- Date: Thu Mar 8 03:09
Sharon (s.smith197@my.wci.edu): - I was watching music television a couple of nights ago (not MTV but music available through cable). 3 Strange Days played, and one of the facts shown was that you had passed away in 2000. I felt in shock! I remember seeing School of Fish in concert in 1994 or 1995. I immediately joined the fan club and began receiving postcards from you, letting me know about the bands split and your solo career pursuit. I have always loved your music and have actually turned several people on the School of Fish, who might not have listened otherwise.
I am without words (and if you knew me, you would understand how amazing it would be for me to be speechless!). Some of my fondest memories are tied into School of Fish songs. I dedicate "Speechless" to you, as I truly am speechless. I hope to hear your beautiful voice again in the next life.
- Date: Mon Feb 26 06:17
lelle (lellelutts@gmail.com): - oh josh! today has been a super interesting day. i have been flooded by memories of you, just flooded! from seeing you play in school of fish in cincy and columbus to walking with you down newbury street years and year and albums and albums later. wow! i just can't help but smile. you bring me such amazing joy. you are missed with an everlasting longing, but you are loved and cherish and alive in more ways than i can express in words. thank you for the memories. i wonder why today, but i'll take them and as always, i'll use them as the inspiration that they are.
- Date: Mon Feb 19 05:50
Rich (gaadzoox@comcast.net): - Josh,
Your wonderful music has touched me more then I could have ever immagined. That night, It was just you and a guitar followed by just Tori and a piano. I will never forget that night.
I am in touch with spitiruality and love the messages your songs offer. They mean more and more to me as each new day begins.
Thank you so much.
- Date: Sat Feb 17 00:58
nicky (njcorbett@charter.net): - Hi Josh:
Was thinking of you today - for many reasons. I miss you. Dream soon please...
- Date: Fri Feb 16 21:12
Jose (jj319@hotmail.com): - I really miss your voice. Sometimes I think I can hear the simplicity and clarity in other singers but nothing compares. Good stuff. May you always be happy.
- Date: Sat Jan 20 06:25
Moneypenny (carolynp14@yahoo.com): - It has been far too long my friend. Seven years, but it feels like ten times that. I woke up this morning thinking about the time we got lost in New Jersey for two hours. Such a funny night, with Uncle Steve in tow. Wow, seems like ages ago. Even though I am sad today, and I miss your physical being, I often feel your presence in many beautiful ways. I am so very grateful for that. Thank you my love, for continuing to be a glorious light in my life. I miss you and your sweet smile. Good night, my friend. I love you. Give mom a big hug for me. xo
- Date: Sat Jan 20 04:13
Jeff Rosenthal (rosenthajc@sbcglobal.net): - Been too long, bro. Too long. Had a great b-fast w/ Sam, Laura and Chad. Gotta be honest, it's been
rough down here...and good to, if I am being straight with myself. I need some strength from you, kid.
Theresa is having a wee surgery on Monday and my sister has to have a delicate operation on an aneurysm
near her (perhaps in ) her brain. Just doin' what I can to keep everyone's fear at bay - wish you were here
to watch "The Secret" with me - ah, but you lived it, didn't you? So much more to say...we need you here
budy. HEY WEBSITE! Love to Gia and Dan's family - Congrats Lindsey Lipton!! Love you Henry - Tommy -
David A. and DENE. Thanks for it all...Peace In, War out!!
Jeff
- Date: Sat Jan 20 02:45
Henry Felt (henryfelt@gmail.com): - Josh, This Piano is learning to be. I miss you and your wisdom...so come visit Croton-on-Hudson or
Beacon. You will always be my brightest star -- Violets Forever.
- Date: Fri Jan 19 17:11
Tommy Manzi (thomasmanzi@mac.com): - Josh, I woke up this morning and immediately thought of you... I find myself becoming more & more
astonished with how quickly time passes and yet the connection I feel with you never seems to fade. I
can't tell you how many times during the course of the past seven years that I have thought of you, and
how those thoughts always bring warmth to my heart & soul. I miss you. We all miss you. Yet through
the melancholy moments, the is always a strong sense of gratitude and thanks for what you have given to
us. I am thinking of you now, with that kind smile on your face. Much love, TOMMY
- Date: Fri Jan 19 16:00
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - Hi Josh...it's been 7 years since we've been on this earth together...I know mom's there with you
now...I'm glad you have each other but I miss you both constantly, yet feel so connected to you both
constantly as well. I love you both forever and ever. Give Nanny a big hug for me. Laura
Dene...I was so touched to see the new intro to the site with all the beautiful photos, and "Waiting To
Be". I love that song too, and it's a pleasure to be surprised by something new. You have created a
place on earth for me, and for all the people who love Josh to go and visit him, to spend time in his
company, and also to hear from each other. You have given us all an incredible gift. My mom would go
to the site every day, it was so important to her. I go to the site most days myself. There's a great sense
of comfort in that. I'm truly grateful to you for what you've done, and are continuing to do. With love
and best wishes to you and your family, Laura
- Date: Fri Jan 19 01:08
Dene Wilby (dene.w@btinternet.com): - Hey Josh. Well, it's the 19th January on this side of the pond so I just want to type a quick note. Hope you like the new intro I made for the site, I picked 'Waiting To Be' because it's one of my all time faves. I love that song. I thought about giving the site a makeover but know how much you liked that groovy blue background so I think it should stay. I was just looking through some old e-mails and saw this from 19th December 1999 "Dene, ok so I send the email to you, take pain pills for my back and pass out. I wake up the next morning and it's like Christmas, the web site is filling the stockings and the tree is fully stocked. Well Santa thank you, I was very happy and very impressed. Thank you for comming through in such a big way again." well, it was always a pleasure, you never took advantage and was always so very grateful when I had put some new stuff together. So thank YOU! I was in Amsterdam with Michael in the Summer, he had Pizza Pancakes!! Sweet pancakes with cheese and pizza toppings! tasted good, i'm going to have some this Saturday when i'm over there again. I'll pancake toast to you my friend. Anyway, I miss you but will always be grateful for the fact that I met so many wonderful people through you. Your Mom was very very special and she is so missed. I love getting my New Years card from Laura every year and the occasional message from George. OK, I need some sleep, i'll be listening to Deer In The Headlights on my iPod while I doze off. Bye for now. Dene x
- Date: Fri Jan 12 03:20
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - Last night I went to an art opening at the Billy Shire Gallery in Los Angeles of work by David Anderle.
The paintings are wonderful...compelling insightful portraits and lush landscapes, but the reason I'm
writing about it here is that there are 2 paintings of JOSH! David Anderle is the legendary A&R executive
who signed Josh to A&M records. When he left A&M he decided to pursue his lifelong dream to paint
fulltime. He felt so connected to Josh that he was inspired to paint him twice. You can type in these
URLs to see the paintings: billyshirefinearts.com/07Anderle/dragonfly.html and billyshirefinearts.com/
07Anderle/josh.html. Or, even better, you can go to the gallery and see them in person!
I'm glad you're visiting this site! Josh's sister Laura
- Date: Sun Dec 31 14:43
Yuji Kawai (axaxcx@yahoo.com): - When I reserched his name on yahoo,,,I was really amazed this news ,,He was passed away about 6 years ago,,,My dad died last week,so I feel sincronisity about it.I still listening his music many times and remember his smile and his positive vibes,Thanks natureboy forever,
- Date: Thu Dec 7 00:35
Lindsay Lipton (lindsay.lipton@gmail.com): - Hi Josh,
I miss you. I am getting married really soon now and hope you can drop by and spread that all that love.
Ah Yeah!!!
Love you,
Lindsay
- Date: Thu Nov 30 20:14
Robert (riddlewoodfarm@aol.com): - sitting at my computer at work for the US navy, usually listening to U2, Pink Floyd, Verve, Alice in Chains, Secret Machines, Soup Dragons and of course School of Fish and Inarticulate Nature Boy. Your music lives on, thanks
- Date: Sun Nov 26 04:50
Gia (petoonya@aol.com): - Dearest Josh - My Mom unexepectedly passed away this week. I hope you'll seek her out and give her comfort. Dan, my sister and I are playing Dragon Fly at her celebration. You are still so loved by us. We talk about you often and think about you even more. Thank you for everything you continue to give.
- Date: Tue Nov 21 14:12
Ning (tsaining@hotmail.com): - Dear Josh, now i am listening to your "Dragonfly" and i guess i really can't get ou t of my memory and your music......for past 6 years and i guess it keeps going forever.Miss u,thanks for everything u brought me.
- Date: Wed Nov 15 16:06
miss melissa (melissa@rainingcreation.com): - sweet josh... I just want to thank you for being a constant inspiration in my life... I was very fortunate to get a copy of inarticulate nature boy from an old friend, and after 2 weeks I still have it playin in my car :) You have given me so many divine gifts and I am forever grateful! I feel your presence in everything and it reassures me, comforts me and lifts me up beyond the dullness that life can sometimes portray. Anyway I love you and just wanted to share with you today :)
namaste sweet prince
- Date: Mon Oct 23 21:45
Rob (robl@aol.com): - Saw School of Fish at Irving Plaza in New York and Josh was incredible live. There used to be a music video channel on Time Warner Cable where people would call in and pay to see videos. My friends and I had a hookup to get in on a free line and used to play King of the Dollar over and over again. A great talent sorely missed.
- Date: Sat Sep 2 06:41
Eric (thatcrazyguy.downthestreet(at)gmail.com): - I'm not sure how often these pages are checked anymore but I'll give this a try anyway... Were there ever any official transcripts (tabs / sheet) of Josh's music released? Some fo his stuff is fairly complex to figure out, especially the timimg of his picking. I would love to learn his music, but some of it just doesn't naturally flow from my ears to my hands... Thanks in advance. Eric.
- Date: Sat Sep 2 03:09
Jeff (Rosenthajc@sbcglobal.net): - Josh and Marilyn - Time o work your magic for 22 year-old Red Sox Southpaw, Jon Lester. Diagnosed
with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma...he pitched a game earlier this August that was highlighted by the
mysterious base running exploits of a wounded black crow...so I know y'all know what I'm talking about.
Love you - miss you! Jeff
- Date: Sun Aug 27 21:30
Rob (robweaver@comcast.net): - I have a flat autographed by Josh and if anyone want's to own it or know anyone who is than contact me at robweaver@comcast.net Thanks
- Date: Mon Jul 31 17:45
Nichole (Coaleecole@yahoo.com): - So Saturday I was randomly talking about you again, then low and behold...yesterday when I turned on my car...THERE YOU WERE! I started thinking about you, all of your facial expressions, your smiles, my little statue of the Hawaiian God of Love in your mouth and other memories that just made me smile! You will always be beautiful shinning star! I miss you! Love you, Nichole
- Date: Mon Jul 31 10:12
John (rasterlove@yahoo.com): - ...looked at some pictures from our trip to Prague and Delhi...
If I saw the broken nihilist in you when we made the clip, I would have been more intrigued by your
peace...Your life and death are convicting...
I miss you and your spirit!
John
- Date: Thu Jul 27 07:53
nicky (njcorbett@charter.net): - Just scanned down and was shocked to hear of Marilyn's passing. She was a warm, sweet and special woman. My sadness is only tempered by the image of Josh's big smile waiting to meet her. My deepest love goes out to all Josh's family and friends.
- Date: Thu Jul 27 07:40
nicky (njcorbett@charter.net): - Hey Doll:
You gave me the best birthday present ever - a beautiful visit from you!! Thank you. I miss you terribly. xoxo p.s. The new album is done - tee hee...
- Date: Wed Jul 12 10:32
Alex (ciao_e_el2006@yahoo.com): - I will never forget you,
you will always be a part of my world
:)
- Date: Sat Jul 8 21:06
guido (guido-): - HIHGH JOSH I JUST LOVE YOUR MUSIC
- Date: Thu Jun 29 07:31
Lisa (CameronCrazie4@sbcglobal.net): - I heard Josh's song 'Too Cool For This World' on the radio one night and I couldn't get the song out of my head. The song popped into my head again tonight and I looked it up and was lead to this website. Its a shame this talented artist died at such a young age, but I guess what I'm trying to say is that his music still lives on and its reaching many people. What a beautiful singer and songwriter. I'm glad I had the radio on that night.
- Date: Wed Jun 21 05:45
Mitch Davis (mitchelljd@yahoo.com): - Well, it's been even more time since Josh's passing and it remains sad for his too soon departure the living world.
I have most of his cd's and material and love listening to some of it every now and then. Josh was truly talented and really is someone to not be forgotten. Please help keep his songs alive! dont be afraid to let people know about his songs.
now if only some artists would cover his songs and help them attain even more fame.
hey perhaps someone should create a myspace page for him. and we all can signup as his friends.
- Date: Mon May 29 17:07
Sheri (snowbirds27@yahoo.com): - Blessings! I wanted to share a beautiful vision that Josh sent to me on the night that his mother passed to be with him. I have shared it with Laura and felt that Josh would want me to share it with all of you to present the knowledge that thre is a heaven and that we will all be reunited with one another as we are on the earth. I was born with a tremondous gift from God to see people as I sleep. It was always people before they would pass or as they were passing. I used to run from it as I thought that it was a curse, but only now I am truely learning how to appreciate it and acknowledge the signs and messages that I receive. After finding out about Josh's passing I had the most blessed honor of getting to know Marilyn through email. She was the most amazing woman I ever had the chance of 'not' meeting. The words that she offered to me always brought such a light to my heart and sould. It was inexplainable, really. It had been a few months since I had talked to Marilyn and had wanted to drop a line just to say 'hi' but I never got a chance. Then on the night of April 4th as I slept I saw Marilyn sitting with her head tilted slightly to the right and her eyes closed as if she were sleeping. Behind her was Josh with his head resting on her left shoulder hugging her so tightly with the biggest, warmest smile on his face. The vision was short, but immediately when I awoke I started to pray for Marilyn (as I know that is what God needs from me, to pray for those He shows to me through visions). I want to contact Marilyn to see if she is OK, because I know what these visions bring. I figured that Marilyn may have not been feeling well or was having a situation that needed prayed for. It would be two weeks before I found the time to email her. I recieved an email back from her husband telling that she passed peacefully, on April 4th. I know that God is using me to help those who are greiving, and I just feel that this is something that should be shared with all of those who loved both Josh and Marilyn. They are together and happy. At peace as we all will be one day. They are still very much here around those who love them and will always be. Just wanted to share. Have a Blessed day.
- Date: Mon May 29 16:58
carol (carol@fantoo.com): - Like all of you, I am sad to hear of Marilyn's passing. I imagine there was excitement within her to meet
up with Josh again. I trust there is much laughter and singing on their cloud. Josh - everytime I read
about the "ooey-gooey rain forest" and the dragonflies that bat their paper thin wings I think of you.
I am warmed by this site everytime I visit. Say hi to max when you can! Much love and light to you and
your family. Carol
- Date: Mon May 22 01:20
Julie and crew (JulieA388@aol.com): - Josh,
Just came by to say Happy Belated Birthday. I read of your Mom's passing and was so surprised and sad. I'm so glad though that she is with you and you are both at peace and happy and have no more pain or sickness. My Dad is up there too (He passed on Apr. 20th, 2006) and I hope you all are getting to know one another and enjoying some good pancakes.
Love always,
Julie and crew
- Date: Fri May 19 16:13
miss melissa - pixiesparkles13 (melissa@rainingcreation.com): - Happy Birthday Josh! I woke up this morning with a smile as I remembered your birthday! May LOVE and LIGHT embrace you and your beautiful mommas! Namaste
- Date: Fri May 19 10:16
Raina Lee Scott (rainaloo@excite.com): - Joshua! Happy Birthday my Dear! I guess I'm an hour off, but you know that I'm a late owl and am in
my prime right about now. I miss you. I miss your mom too. I went to a sweat with Wolf and Lisa on
Monday, and I felt you there so much! The first time you brought me to the sweat lodge came back to
me so clearly, what a special night it was, you were so kind and caring with me. I felt I had found
home... I never wanted them to open the flap! I am so glad we experienced that together again this
lifetime. I think of you all the time, and have been calling on you to help me a lot lately, so thank you
for everything that you are doing from where you are. You are still so close. I love you. Jai Baba. Raina
- Date: Fri May 19 05:38
miss jamie (heavenlygrrl@hotmail.com): - HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweet josh!
For the past few years i've sent marilyn a little card wishing her warm wishes & love on josh's birthday... i came to visit the site today & i've just learned of her passing. it is comforting to know they are at peace & together now. i am very sad... my sincere condolences to all of marilyn's family & friends. she was always so kind to me via email & notes. i'm so sorry that we never had the chance to meet in person.
with love,
miss jamie.
- Date: Fri May 19 05:31
Henry Felt (henryfelt@gmail.com): - Dear Josh,
Today I was filming in Ames, Iowa. And all day long I'm writing 5/18/06 on little stickers as rolls of video
are running thru the camera. And each time I'm thinking of your birthday. I was told two eagles were
flying outside. Just hearing that made my heart soar. I assume you and Marilyn are saying hello. Having
both of you on the other side is hard -- so come visit as often as possible, I'll always be looking for you
both.
Miss you, miss you, sababa, Henry
- Date: Fri May 19 01:26
TOMMY MANZI (thomasmanzi@mac.com): - HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSHUA... and please give a big hug to Marilyn for me. I am thinking of you, as
always... but especially today. Thank you for your friendship and for all the good vibes over the years...
Lots of love, TOMMY
- Date: Fri May 19 00:19
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - Happy Birthday Josh...please give mom a great big hug for me, and nanny too. I had the closest thing to
banana pancakes I could find this morning in your honor. Hope you and mom enjoy the flowers...I'm so
glad your earthly selves are resting next to each other...lovely to be able to visit you both there. Love
from all of us...Laura
- Date: Thu May 18 23:55
Elsa (elsa.vigil@bartlit-beck.com): - I was completely in a state of bliss today knowing today is Josh's birthday. That is until I read the messages on the board. My heart goes out to all those who LOVED Marilyn. I thought about her today and recently, thinking about how I need to say Hello and how I would really love to meet her. I have never met Marilyn, but when Josh passed away, she was kind enough to comfort me with love during his passing. I've met Josh a few times. I wouldn't say we were close or anything, but he knew who I was and maybe in Josh's eyes since he was so loving, would consider me a friend. But no matter how much or little we talked, there was something special that drew me to him. Now I know it was his spirit, because he was a loving soul. When I heard of Josh's passing, I was completely heart broken. Marilyn played a major part of the healing. I've been thinking about her with thoughts of finding time to express my appreciation. Although I never met her, she will never be forgotten in my life. I am sorry that I didn't find time to stay in touch, but she and Josh were always in my heart and always will be. My prayers go out to the family, friends and all love ones, May Peace Be with You All.
Happy Birthday Sweet Josh, you are never far from my thoughts. Marilyn, thank you for sharing and spreading your love, you will be missed greatly. I will never ever forget you! Love you both deeply.
Love Elsa
Ps: something took place last month that I couldn't understand what it meant. But I believe it was a spiritual beautiful sign. Thank you!
- Date: Wed May 17 22:33
Chris Richards (chrisr@nethere.com): - To say that I'm shocked and saddened by the news of Marilyn's passing is an
understatement. As recently as the middle of March we corresponded concerning the C.A.N. Walk For Autism. As courageous as I know she was, she never let on that she was Ill. In fact, her concern was with properly crediting my friend Matt for her pledge. Although we had been out of touch for some time, she was in my thoughts quite a bit over the past few years. My condolences and prayers go out to her family. My prayers are with the memory of that courageous spirit that is Marilyn.
- Date: Sun May 7 10:37
drama (domorama@hotmail.com): - anyone?. . . .? ....Bueller????
- Date: Fri May 5 13:19
DOMinic (domorama@hotmail.com): - DID ANYONE ELSE WATCH THE WINTER OLYMPICS???
- Date: Wed May 3 04:41
Van (pgvanriper@rcn.com): - Last time we really talked was a couple weeks before you left college. We were hanging out and you said "Yeah, I'll teach you how to play the guitar." A few weeks later, you were packed up in a minivan and on your way to California. Seemed impossible at the time. Then, when I saw you again in DC about 4 years later, it was tough to connect -- lots of Hollywood and music scene to form insulation, seemed like. A few short years later, a short visit at Chad's, and then poof. Always hoped to catch up for real. Maybe someday.
- Date: Sat Apr 29 00:10
Gwyn (mvwriter@cox.net): - Dear Laura, For two weeks I've been trying to fit words together to express to you my sadness at your mom's departure and my sincere wish that the emotional journey you must be on right now isn't too painful. I'm glad that so many others have written so eloquently and I hope that my sentiments are worth the space they take up. Here goes: Your mom has a gift that I'm sure she's still using--the ability to make people feel loved and welcomed and accepted. She passed that on to you and to Josh, and in turn, you both passed that along to the rest of us. I will never forget the first time I met you and your mom at the Knitting Factory and how you made me feel like a part of the family. I will never forget the first time I listened to Spirit Touches Ground and felt the warmth of Josh's lyrics. He got IT and tried to share it with the rest of us. You and Marilyn made sure that happened. This community, this world! is a better place because Marilyn, Josh, and you are in it. We work, strive to live productive lives, deal with the frustrations of the day, and with some luck, add value to the human race. But what life is really about is love and acceptance of others. Where we all try, you, Marilyn, and Josh succeeded. Everyone who has written on this site and I'm sure hundreds of others out there have all felt the love and welcome that I did. So thank you, Laura. Thank you, Marilyn. Thank you, Josh, and thank you to the extended Clayton-Felt-Stahl-Rosenthal-Wahpepah Family, and to all the rest of you passing on peace, love, and acceptance and doing so much for so many. I'm so sorry I couldn't make the benefit last night. I WILL be there next year. The podcast is wonderful! With much love, Gwyn
- Date: Thu Apr 27 20:48
Jamie (jfinn@amgen.com): - Sweet Marilyn...I was so tickled when Josh made his presence known to me as I "passed through" town last week. I've never seen a crow before where I live and it grounded me again. Now I know Josh was bringing me the message of your passing. You fought so hard for so long...I am comforted to know that you are with Josh and in peace. Thank you for so much love and advice over the years. I am going to miss our email conversations more than you can possibly imagine. I know your spirit, like Josh's, will remain with me, especially when I am as one with nature during my adventures. Someday I will have the answers for all those questions we raised. George, Laura, and family...my heart and prayers are with you. With much love, Jamie
- Date: Thu Apr 27 11:55
Sheri (snowbirds27@yahoo.com): - Hey all -
I've shared this 'vision' with Marilyn's husband and Laura and know that Marilyn touched so many other lives with such positivity and grace that I wanted to share it with each of you as well. Now I hope you all take this as a message and not some girl with illusions. I was born with a gift from God to be able to see people as I dream both those who are preparing to pass on and those who have already passed. I have not heard from Marilyn in months and have felt so guilty over life getting in the way of just even saying 'hello'. Three weeks ago as I slept I saw a vision of Marilyn. She was sitting with her eyes closed. Josh was standing behind her with his arms wrapped tightly around with the most contented and compassionate smile on his face. Immediately I woke and prayed for Marilyn. I knew of these visions before and to pray for the person so I knew that Josh wanted prayers for her. I wanted to contact her that day, but as I said, like had it's busy grip on me. Yesterday I finally grabbed a moment and emailed her with the vision hoping that all was well with her as I could not stop thinking about her with concern in my heart. I was shocked beyond words when her husband emailed me back and told me what had happened - three weeks ago. I share this with you all because this vision was meant to let everyone who loved Marilyn to know that she is very much at peace and that Josh is very much with her. In her time of need he was right there holding onto to her knowing that they were about to be reunited. I feel extremely blessed to not only have gotten the oppourtunity to know Marilyn as I did but to have been a part of being asked to pray for her as her time on earth transpired into the Heaven we will one day share in. *Marilyn - I thank you for all your amazing words to my soul. You were such an inspiration to me in more ways than you were ever able to know, but I know now that you do. I will miss our emails but now that now I can communicate with you as well as Josh through the signs of nature for you may have left the earth but you are still very much around for all to love. Blessings to all - Sheri
- Date: Wed Apr 26 18:34
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - I just finished listening to the podcast Renee put together honoring Josh, with information about
Descendants of the Earth and the benefit at the Mint this Thursday (April 27th)...it's really beautiful, and
documents some wonderful stories about Josh. I feel as though Renee and Jeff and Chad (who speak on
this podcast) have taken on some of my mom's effort in keeping Josh alive for everyone. It is very much
appreciated. I know this would mean so much to my mom, and it means so much to me. Love to all of
you who have been writing in and sharing your experiences about the ways in which Josh has touched
and touches your lives. Thank you for helping to keep him present. The link for the podcast is:http://
leftcoastpodcast.com/
- Date: Wed Apr 26 02:19
Rob (rcdesousa@comcast.com): - Hey Josh. Alot of changes going on in my life. Think of you alot. Looking forward to the dragonfly visits in my back yard. Miss ya dude!
- Date: Tue Apr 25 16:52
renee stahl (reneefromparis@yahoo.com): - hey hey
it's renee
we did a special podcast on the left coast podcast this week with jeff and chad
to share music and stories about josh ..have a listen
leftcoastpodcast.com
or
go to itunes.. go to podcast and in the search window put in left coast
let us know what you think of the interview by sending feedback or by putting a review up on itunes
thanks for listening..
- Date: Tue Apr 25 00:47
Eric Reed (skippythefrog@yahoo.com): - I'm saddened to read about marilyn's passing. I wish I would have done a better job of keeping in touch with her. marilyn first contacted me many years ago after seeing me post on this message board because she wanted to thank me for being a fan of josh's music. I shared with her little antecdotes of my encounters and conversations with josh. she remained in touch, and there were several occasions when I would receive surprise packages in the mail from her. sometimes it would be several copies of his CDs (with a note asking me to promise to give them out to friends and spread the word of josh). sometimes it would be a press kit or other materials and collectibles. I never asked for these things. she was just such a very sweet woman with a kind heart and great sense of humor. in her last email to me, she asked how I came up with my email address. I regret that I never gave her an explanation. I'll explain now, as perhaps my words will still reach her. many years ago, while working at a cafe, a friend of mine, who happened to be hosting open mic night, informed me that he had forgotten his notebook. he always opened open mic night with a reading of something he wrote. so as to not spoil tradition, he asked me if I had anything he could read. I didn't, but told him to give me ten minutes and I would write something for him. ten minutes later, without knowing what he was about to recite, he stood in front of the audience, and read the following aloud in a british accent: "There was once a frog (with dreadlocks). He was blind and he wore dark sunglasses. He didn't talk, either (but then, most frogs don't). His name was Skippy, but he was no hippy (because most Skippies are hippies). He lived in Bob's throat. He liked to embarrass Bob. Although Skippy couldn't talk, he was a very noisy frog. He would ribbit a lot. But his ribbits didn't sound like most frogs' ribbits. After all, Skippy was from Jamaica (hence the dreadlocks), and what most people don't know about Jaimacan frogs is that their ribbits very much resemble a human belch. And since the human throat is very much like a tunnel (we've all yelled in tunnels when we travel through them on freeways), his "ribbit" became very loud. Well, you can imagine how embarrassed Bob would get, especially when most people wouldn't believe he had a frog in his throat (literally, not meaning he had a sore throat, which is usually what the term is used to mean). Well, there isn't much point in this story. There's no plot. It's just a matter-of-fact. However, there is the story of how Skippy became blind, fled from Jamaica, and ended up in Bob's throat, but as you can see, there is no room left for that." *the page ended here* hilarity ensued, and that frog has haunted me ever since. I hope you enjoyed, marilyn!
- Date: Tue Apr 18 20:21
Michael Roybal (mikemanley@prodigy.net): - I just want to say that I can`t believe that Josh passed away! I didn`t even have any idea.I came to the website to see if they may possibly touring.I am 40 years old,and was and am still a fan.I will NEVER forget a time in Las Vegas Nevada(where I have always lived),School of fish were playing at a place called The Huntridge theater.This used to be an actual movie theater,and was pretty small.This was durring the tour for thier first album, and three srange days was on fire.I couldn`t believe that they were playing at such an itimate venue.I was standing in the lobby with my gilfreind at the time and I couldn`t believe my eyes when I looked over, and standing by the bathroom was Josh! I couldn`t believe how he would just be right there in with all of the people who were fans.Anyway, not one person seemed to notice who he was.Well I went up to him and I told him that I thought that School of fish was fantastic and that I loved his singing.Well, just about this time, two very good looking girls( who clearly were fans and had just then noticed him) came up and started talking to him.I couldn`t blame them but they did interrrupt me while I was talking to Josh.I understood because hey,he is the star.I COULD NOT believe what happened next.All of a sudden ,Josh put his hand up tward the girls to silence them, and said to me"Thank you for being here it means allot.Is there anything else you want to talk about?)I was BLOWN AWAY at the attention that he paid to me.He could have easily ignored me to talk to those girls, but he made it clear to me and to them that I was important.That was MANY years ago, but I have never forgotten his kindness.He clearly was a man who had an apprieciation for others.I am very sad to here of his passing.I just found out today(April18th,2006.
- Date: Sun Apr 16 01:46
Yo Soc (yosoc2@yahoo.com): - I've read so many comments from others, I have finally decided to write my own. I was a huge School of Fish fan. I saw them at Missippi Nights both times they were in St. Louis. I remember how disappointed I was when Josh and Michael went their seperate ways. When Inarticulate Nature Boy came out, I felt something was missing....Michael Ward.
Years went by, and times with me changed (your own kids will do that to you). I've been listening to School of Fish, and it has brought back many great memories. Many of the songs are timeless. I've searched on the web and found this website. My wife can't believe the hours spent just looking over everything. All that I read and the bits of music from Spirit Touches Ground I listened to has caused many reflections of my own. Needless to say, I am waiting on my CD to arrive soon.
Yes, I will always be a die hard School of Fish fan. Now, I want to be a fan of Josh. If anyone is interested, I'll update when I get a chance to listen to all of the songs.
- Date: Tue Apr 11 22:43
Lindsay (lindsay_lipton@yahoo.com): - I was taken off guard as I went to the website and saw the news about Marilyn. This is a shock. I last spoke to her about a year ago. I did not know she was sick. My regards go to her family and friends. She was such a sweet woman and has such an incredibly beatiful soul.
Much love to Josh and Marilyn
Lindsay
- Date: Mon Apr 10 21:24
Scott (rollerscott@gmail.com): - Love and comfort to Josh, George, Laura, Henry, Josh's Dad, and everyone who was lucky enough to be part of Marilyn's world. I wasn't sure what to do. Then I played "Center of Six", which made sense. And thought "Marilyn's with her baby." I hope they're flying around and having a blast. It was truly my pleasure to know this beautiful women. Everyone take care...
- Date: Mon Apr 10 17:18
jeff (rosenthajc@sbcglobal.net): - Marilyn, Graceful, kind and loving, Marilyn - You sweet sweet friend. I will miss you here on Earth soooo
very much. Yesterday was sooo very sad and beautiful and joyful. The two crows that you and Josh sent to
meet Chad and I mde me feel safe and connected again. I love you both so uch and miss you to the core of
my being. There is a lost seventeen year old boy up there named Kyle William Shapiro. He arrived by
mistake the day before you did. Please take care of him. He loves the Red Sox and his little brothers and
the Cape and music and he needs guidance. He left his family in a lot of pain. Thank you for your gifts of
love to me you are beautiful people. Jeff
- Date: Mon Apr 10 17:17
Jeff (rosenthaljc@sbcglobal.net): - Marilyn, Graceful, kind and loving, Marilyn - You sweet sweet friend. I will miss you here on Earth soooo
very much. Yesterday was sooo very sad and beautiful and joyful. The two crows that you and Josh sent
to meet Chad and I mde me feel safe and connected again. I love you both so uch and miss you to the
core of my being. There is a lost seventeen year old boy up there named Kyle William Shapiro. He arrived
by mistake the day befolease take care of him. re you did. He loves the Red Sox and his little brothers and
the Cape and music and he needs guidance. He left his family in a lot of pain. Thank you for your gifts of
love to me you are beautiful people.
Jeff
- Date: Mon Apr 10 11:05
BobW (wyaduck@aol): - Got the news about Marilyn Saturday night, then heard of the memorial service on Sunday, once it was
too late to attend. My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. I've been thinking of Josh and Marilyn
all day, as well as their loved ones. It's interesting how large a part Marilyn played in helping us all get
through Josh's passing, and now Josh will make her transition an easy one. Like the rest of you, I have
that image of the Great Reunion. Peace and strength to the family. She wasn't here long enough, but
she sure made her time here count. Love, -Bob.
- Date: Mon Apr 10 08:07
renee stahl (reneefromparis@yahoo.com): - hi josh
your prayers came true.. as your mom was peaceful on her way to be with you in the spirit world
love you
naynay
- Date: Sun Apr 9 02:39
Marilyn R. (bering30@hotmail.com): - It all seems like just yesterday; all of it.
Tears, smiles and love,
Marilyn and Charlie
- Date: Sat Apr 8 16:11
kristen (georgie.girl@comcast.net): - Josh: So sad to hear about your mom's passing. What a lovely, sweet and incredibly strong woman.
My deepest condolences to your family. Alas, you guys are together again, somewhere. Much love, Kristen
- Date: Fri Apr 7 12:05
dominic (domorama@hotmail.com): - Mar,
just so you know the fourth of April is my mothers' birthday, for whatever that's worth now.
She will be very saddened to hear of your departure . . . don't worry I'll show her how not to be.
Thank you for everything you brought into my existence!
LUVD
- Date: Fri Apr 7 11:58
dominic (domorama@hotmail.com): - Aww Mar . . . You put up such a grand facade when last we spoke. I had no idea! Guess that last visit was
a li'l more than just a few tests.
I always wanted that leading role in any of your plays. . . Josh is gonna have to fill in for me again.
I am very sad, but I know you wouldn't want me to be, so I'M NOT!!!
WOW!
Please give your boy a slug 4 me, after you mother him like cuhrazey!!!!
Will continue with the Olympic long jump music violation investigation as per last we spoke, even more so
now!!! (Am I the only one who saw it)????
Sorry I didn't get on that Green Line sooner! Yankees fan after all!
LOL
LOVE U MUCH!
dOm
- Date: Fri Apr 7 05:49
Lisa Gregorian Glassman (lgglassman@aol.com): - Dear Josh and Marilyn,
Two beautiful beings together again in spirit.
With love,
Lisa
- Date: Thu Apr 6 23:28
melissa - pixiesparkles13 (melissa@rainingcreation.com): - My heart goes out to all of you - beloved ones... http://www.mayyoubeblessedmovie.com/
namaste
- Date: Thu Apr 6 21:39
George Lukas (gl@cs.umb.edu): - I am beyond sadness in telling you that Josh's mother Marilyn Felt passed away on Tuesday. She died peacefully after a long bout with cancer during which she maintained as nearly a normal lifestyle as possible. Few people were told or suspected that she was ill. Marilyn died in her sleep with her family around her and Josh's music playing.
- Date: Thu Apr 6 20:24
Dene Wilby (dene.w@btinternet.com): - I always struggle to express what I need to say on this board but Marilyn, you truly were one of the nicest
people I have ever met. A truly wonderful lady who I will always remember and be grateful for having the
opportunity to get to know. Please say a big HELLO to Josh for me. My little Joshy says hello too. Dene x
- Date: Thu Apr 6 19:41
Julianne (AlsBarfly@aol.com): - My heart's with all of you, everywhere. Yes, there *are* two who are very happy now.
- Date: Thu Apr 6 19:18
Paul (pkschwarz@verizon.nte): - We are all so saddened at this latest tragedy. Our hearts are with both Marilyn and Josh.
- Date: Thu Apr 6 04:47
Chad Fischer (chadfischer@verizon.net): - Hey buddy - we're all here together thinking of you and your family with heaps of love in our hearts.
Chad
- Date: Wed Apr 5 16:42
Henry Felt (henryfelt@gmail.com): - Dear, Dear Josh, It's time to sing duets. Enjoy. Henry
- Date: Wed Mar 29 18:07
Baraja (Bravebrass@yahoo.com): - All I can say is "AWESOME" work!!!
- Date: Mon Mar 27 19:07
elsa (ev): - Sweet Sweet Josh
Till this day, with all the new music and artists available, your voice still comforts my sweet soul. I MISS you terribly! Thank you for being there.. I love you. Elsa xoxo
Ps: "it's sooo hard walking forwards in a backwards world".. SO TRUE! You were so ahead of your time, Josh.
- Date: Wed Mar 22 16:13
melissa - pixiesparkles13 (melissa@rainingcreation.com): - Dearest Josh - Just wanted to send my love and gratitude for the divine birthday present!! Thanks to your mommas too! I am sooo happy! Namaste
- Date: Sun Mar 12 09:48
NUDGER! (domorama@hotmail.com): - WTF?????????
- Date: Sat Mar 4 10:20
Dom (Domorama@hotmail.com): - Is there anybody out there?
I sure that M.W.'s still PAYing attention.
Would love 2 know!
- Date: Fri Mar 3 11:34
NUDGER! (domorama@hotmail.com): - Oiy, Cha-Chi!
Did you tell NBC that they could use close to 30 seconds of "Jump Off The World" for the
Intro montage of the long jump? I sure as hell hope so!!! 'Cause it ran chills down my chills & was so
perfect!
As long as you agree with those ( they) who are enjoying your fee!
I love you kid, and think of you often! Recorded 16 songs in 4 days, and thought of you often!
The Muther@#&@^@$ Olympics Beyotch!!!!! I hope you took notice! LUV, NIC
- Date: Fri Feb 24 20:08
Lindsay (lindsay_lipton@yahoo.com): - Joshy, you were played on KROQ last weekend. It was so wonderful to hear your voice. I miss you and love you terribly.
If you have time, come visit me in my dreams.
Lindsay
- Date: Thu Feb 2 08:03
Trevor (spacearcadetrev@aol.com): - Your song "What good is heaven" is by far my most favorite song i have ever heard. I was so happy when I found that cd at the used cd store that day. Thank you so very much.I love the school of fish, but oh man this song does it for me Josh.
Superbighugs!
trev
- Date: Thu Feb 2 06:30
Rob (reminisce_with_us@yahoo.com): - Right on Bryce. I listen to Human Cannonball alot. It never gets old to me.
- Date: Sun Jan 29 04:13
Bryce (y2kbassist19@hotmail.com): - I popped in Human Cannonball the other morning in my car and just kept it playing for about 3 days straight as I was going to and from work. It truely is a classic. It grew on me over the years. I was lucky, I found the cd about 8 1/2 years ago in a cd shop in the cut-out bin for 3 bucks. believe me, it's worth much more than that to me. I heard "Broken Arm" a couple weeks ago for the first time and that's what got me back into listening. I hope eventually that Michael will release a B-sides, demos, rarities, live disc of SOF.
- Date: Mon Jan 23 16:47
kristen (kristenstavola@hotmail.com): - in all these years.
i just couldn't do it.
i've gotten this far before... hell, i've gotten so much further, and then i just hit the delete button and i
watch as all the little letters evaporate and go bye-bye.
you've never left my heart. not once.
i guess i've spent the last six years convincing myself you're still in ireland getting all sorts of confused
driving around the countryside. songs falling into your lap, bonking you on the head. i listen to the old
tapes you used to make me. and all the post cards.my god the phallic post card collection (smile.)
i came across them the other day. it was a little strange when i realized it was jan. 18.
and then it wasn't... a few hours later is was midnight.
i had this revelation and decided to take a page from your book and i embarked on a cleanse.
i want to reboot so i can get some good work done. i finally took your advice... started writing.
much happier. sorry i was so stubborn, but so were you. you taught me more than i can ever really thank
you for. i miss you. always. and georgie sends a woof and a big lick.
- Date: Fri Jan 20 08:20
Money Penny (carolynp14@yahoo.com): - I love you, my dear friend. You are forever in my heart and soul. xo
- Date: Thu Jan 19 18:24
Carol (carol@fantoo.com): - Hey Josh- I hope you are dancing through the universe tonight. Our new baby Max listened to all your
songs before and after birth - his first words may be "open up the window" and he is already quite fond
of dragonflies. Look in on us when the spirit moves you. With love and light, Carol
- Date: Thu Jan 19 12:30
Elsa (elsa): - Hiya Sweets.. Thinking of you.. I don't know why I've been fortunate to feel your spirit as of the last few months, but I love every moment that you give to me. Thank you for the guidance in the path I am heading.. couldn't have done it without you. December 17, 2005 will always be a special day for me.. THANKS Sweet Josh. Love ya! xoxox Elsa
- Date: Thu Jan 19 09:48
Henry Felt (henryfelt@gmail.com): - Helloooo Josh,
It's noon here on the Hudson River and Sally called to ask if I've had my pancake breakfast; not exactly on
my diabetic diet, but once a year is just fine. So come by. I think you'll really like it here. Miss you, think
of you lots, sababa.
Henry
- Date: Thu Jan 19 05:25
TOMMY MANZI (thomasmanzi@mac.com): - Look as long as you can at the friend you love, no matter whether that friend is moving away from you
or coming back to toward you... Josh, you touched all of our lives in a very special & meaningful way.
We miss you. xTM
- Date: Wed Jan 18 21:41
Pat (sababa.baby@gmail.com): - Can't believe it's been 6 years since you moved on. Pancakes are on the morning's menu. You're
invited.
Sababa baby
- Date: Sat Jan 7 12:33
eric (anothervelvetmorning@juno.com): - human cannonball is and will always be a classic every time i put it on. thanks for the memories, i can assure you that they'll never be forgotten.
- Date: Sat Jan 7 06:21
Bob (wantstoride@comcast.net): - I have always been a huge fan of the first School of Fish album. I am trying to locate a guitar transcription book for this album. Does anyone have any ideas where I may find one? I have had little luck on the web so far. If you have any clues, please email me at wantstoride@comcast.net.
Thanks,
Bob.
- Date: Sun Jan 1 17:48
Laura Clayton Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - Hi Josh...I miss you so much. I've learned so much from you in the last 6 years. Thank you for always
being there. I love you. Laura
- Date: Sun Jan 1 15:39
Julie (JulieA388@aol.com): - Josh,
Just stopping by to say hello. We had a bunch of your songs on last night to ring in the new year. You are so missed.
Julie and crew
- Date: Sun Jan 1 01:02
Mark (mark088@excite.com): - As this New Years passes your voice is there to carry so many on..... God-Speed Josh!
- Date: Fri Dec 30 09:15
Henry Felt (henryfelt@gmail.com): - Hello Josh, This is a hard time of year for me, and it's six years since it was a hard time for you too. But I
keep thinking Sababa baby, everything is cool. I'm living in Beacon now...so i look forward to a visit.
Henry
- Date: Mon Dec 5 01:26
Amber-Rain (ambey18@aol.com): - Wow.. it's interesting when you find an old cd that you used to play over and over again.. and then wonder what happened to that artist.. where are they now.. and you look that beautiful person up.. and you find out that they are no longer in body.. but have moved onto the spirit world where the glory of the power they owned inside can be set free.
Oddly enough my friends, and i, laid to rest our dear friend Jack yesterday. He died of cancer last week.
Guess i find my solace thur music.. and here i am looking for the music that brought me peace around the time that i met jack.
Same time i met Josh. What an amazing person.. I remember how inspired i was by him. He just glowed up there on stage. And was such a sweet and humble man when we spoke.
All my prayers to you Josh.. look down on this crazy world with Jack.. and send us good vibes.
Peace and love to you all,
Amber-Rain
- Date: Fri Dec 2 07:41
melissa - pixiesparkles13 (melissa@rainingcreation.com): - Amazing Josh - I just found you - due to a number of interactions with others, until I met Jami Lula and he sang Waving for us in the teen room at Mile Hi Church, in Colorado... I have since collected all your music that I can find. I feel such a deep connection to you - Josh. And though I missed my opportunity on this physical plane to connect with you, I feel we have met before and will again. I also know that your "spirit is in everything". I am so grateful you came to share your song... So much truth, light and inspiration - I find in your words and melodies. I find myself waving at flowers and trees :) sayin Hi Josh! Thanks for blessing us with your divine light. Namaste. Miss Melissa.
- Date: Wed Nov 30 15:49
Easter (jameseasterbradford@yahoo.com): - My nose has a cold
And the winter, so bold,
to assult and devour my insides
Never rain into snow
Never knowing I'd know
of a time when you wouldn't be by
From a curl at the ear
To a princess's tear
It was all I could do not to weep
So I'll leap with the wind
and I'll cover and share
And at last I'll know you are asleep...
- Date: Tue Nov 22 21:40
Brynn Capella (sdradiochick@hotmail.com): - I remember when I heard the news on the radio...I couldn't believe it. Did they really say that Josh had died. He was so young and so talented. I was so lucky to have met Josh. He played at our radio station holiday concert back in '96. In the midst of all these rock star egos, here was Josh willing to do whatever we needed him to do. The band, who was suppose to go on first refused to go on that early. And while everyone was yelling at each other backstage trying to figure how to solve this problem, Josh simply got on stage and started playing for the audience. I know that doesn't soound like much. But it truely showed who he was. I have these pictures form the day at the radio station with us laughing and hanging out on top of the station van...everytime I look at them they bring tears to my eyes. He had such a good soul and made everyone around him feel special. He is truely missed.
- Date: Mon Nov 21 21:01
jeff (rosenthaljc@sbcglobal.net): - Miss you, pal. Need your mojo this holiday. Love you soooo much my brother. Jeffy
- Date: Fri Nov 18 06:47
Sheri (snowbirds27@yahoo.com): - Blessing to all! I just wanted to put out a post to let everyone know that I have been contacted regarding the 'Felt Like Making A Live Record.' I want to thank both Shay and Tony for contacting me, wishing to share the gift of Josh's music. It really does touch my heart deeply and (as I have said in emails to you both) reaffirms my faith that the kindness of strangers does still exist. To know that through the music and words of someone so spiritual, we can be brought together into friendships. It is through this sharing of both his music and his soul that we can keep his spirit alive. Again, thanks guys!!! To everyone else, take care and be well.
- Date: Mon Nov 14 20:34
nicky (njcorbett@charter.net): - Hi Josh: I haven't had a visit from you in a while - sure could use one. Like some many here, I think of you every day and am touched by the light and sweetness you shared with us all. Especially when I am quiet with my babies, I miss you big time! I wish you could have shared this part of my journey with me from the earthly plane. Love you.
- Date: Fri Nov 11 15:12
Cip (cip@itsalldowntown.com): - Whoever reads this must love Josh and so I thought you'd appreciate this. I came across Inarticulate Nature Boy about 3 years ago. It wasn't until today that I found out that I became Josh's fan years after he had passed. His music was not posthumous to me, it was, and IS, very much alive and vibrant to me today. I just litened to Paint The Tree Green and had to look up this "Clayton-Felt" guy on the internet because I love his music so much. That CD has become a soundtrack to many important parts of my life over the last three years and has touched me. I just thought that you would want to know b/c his body may have passed but his spirit and music are very much alive. I never got the chance to meet him but I'm thankful that he was here.
God Bless
cip
- Date: Sun Oct 30 16:05
Sheri (snowbirds27@yahoo.com): - Blessings to all. I am leaving a message hoping that someone may be able to help me. I, unfortunately, tried to purchase the 'Felt Like Making A Live Record' too late. They are all gone. If ANYONE has an extra copy they would be willing to sell, or knows where I may find one could you please email me at the address above? I will keep an eye on ebay, but thought that perhaps someone here may be of some assistance as well. Thank you very much and have a WONDERFUL day!
- Date: Sun Oct 23 10:36
Rob (rmcghee@jesuitcp.org): - I fell in love with the song "Fell" when I was in college and my band was still together. We used to cover that song sometimes. So it was in my head the other day and I decided to record it for myself - at home, on a simple 4-track. Today I got out my old Human Cannonball CD, which I have never given the listen it deserves, and was playing it. Decided to try to find out something about School of Fish on the web. Now, like others, I am digesting the news of Josh's death, years after the fact. I feel a sense of sadness, but also a kind of painful-beautiful realization of a lot of things: the shortness and preciousness of Life, the beauty and realness that music adds to it, the importance and value of our music and our lives - and the relative unimportance of whether our actions, lives, and songs become well known by millions, deply loved by a small circle, or played by and for ourselves in small rooms. I never knew Josh, but his music was, and is, a part of my life and music. I hope and believe he is in a beautiful place.
Rob
Grapevine, Texas
- Date: Fri Oct 7 11:16
Fiona (miaowlicious@hotmail.com): - I was just listening to my 'school of fish' cd and thought 'hmmm I'll go and check out what Josh is up to these days' obviously I'm feeling really shocked right now.
I first discoverd SOF in 91/92. They supported Crowded House in Cambridge (U.K) (the night of my 21st bday) and I fell in love with them. I found out they were playing some gigs at clubs in London (U.K) and I went to them all. I got to meet them all at each one and I still have my autographed cd and my vinyl singles etc. I was so into this band. I played their cd constantly. I took my friends to one of the gigs and they met the band too. My friend Bet tripped Josh up as a joke and he smiled at us and we (being typical girls) thought he was gorgeous.
I travelled around America in the June of 92 and I was so excited when I found a SOF demo cd in a shop in Santa Monica. I never got to see them again after that (how I wish the net was around back then). I bought their 2nd cd and only found out they'd split up when I recognised Michael Ward in a Wallflowers vid on mtv a while later.
I still have snippets of SOF vids that I taped off MTV. I was so excited. I got sick that same yr (92) and was ill for a lot of my 20's. Following SOF round London is one of my happiest memories from before getting ill. I'm really really saddened by this news.
Hope you're in a good place Josh.
Fiona xx
- Date: Wed Sep 21 14:50
Lindsay (lindsay_lipton@yahoo.com): - thinking about you Josh. Miss you and love you.
- Date: Mon Sep 19 10:43
John Gluth (umpascuba@yahoo.com): - I was deeply saddened to hear about Josh, although I didn't learn of his passing until 2 years after the fact. It seems so senseless and tragic... Anyhow I met Josh back on August 21, 1996 in Charlotte NC. At the time, I was working at a local record store when this guy came into the store and began checking out our goods (such as any person does as they enter a record store). After about 10 minutes of searching, this guy holds up a CD and asks, "Why is this CD only $5.00 ?" I quickly retorted as any wise-cracking clerk would do and said something to the effect of, "Well, it could be one of a few different reasons. It's either a promo, it could be overstock and we're pricing them low to move them, it could be some unknown artist, or it could just suck." Well, the patron and I began filibustering about music there in the store when he finally says, "That's my CD, that's me." I quickly rebuffed and dismissed his remarks thinking that this guy is delusional. He later tells me that he is here in town doing a show and they comp him tickets to every venue but he doesn't know anybody here in town, and he asks me if I'd like to go to the show. Me thinking that this guy is just pulling my leg, I said sure...why not. He told me where the tickets would be waiting for me at and then he left the store. I, at first, dismissed this because the guy in the store *somewhat* resembled the picture of the guy on the CD cover, but not exact. I thought that I have nothing to lose but gas so after work, I grabbed a bite to eat and then I left for Ovens Auditorium. I reached the "Will Call" window and tell them my name and sure enough, there were 2 tickets for that evenings show. I was astonished, to say the least.... 6th row center, awesome seats (I still have the ticket stub too) Tori Amos was the main act and Josh was opening for her. (I'm not a huge Tori Amos fan so I was not too excited to go and see her) Josh came out, just him and his guitar, and he did an acoustical set. It was PHENOMENAL ! I still remember when he played "Soon Enough", I still get chills thinking about it. He played for about 45 minutes and then Tori came on and did her thing. I was just blown away by Josh though. He was amazing... The CD he asked about at the record store being $5.00 was a promo copy of "Inarticulate Nature Boy". In retrospect, I should have gotten him to sign the CD while he was there in the store but I at least own the CD that Josh handled and that we debated over. I may have only had a brush with him throughout the course of his lifetime, but he left an impression of a caring free spirit who would bend over backwards to help someone else out, even if he knew that person or not. He was kind and generous and he seemed like the kind of person that would be a great friend.
I just wanted to share that with you guys.....
Josh, you may be gone, but the memory and the music will live on forever.
Thank you for touching my life........
John (Charlotte NC)
- Date: Thu Sep 15 11:15
KENZIE (kenzierey@excite.com): - I became a School of Fish fan @ the age of 18 in 1991. I like many others, have spent much time listening to Josh's words and music. I am still an avid listener of School of Fish, and Josh's solo cd's. His music has touched not only my life, but my friends as well. Josh seems like he was/is amazing and I wish he could of stayed longer. I heard "3 strange days" on the radio, I wondered if there was a website up dedicated to Josh. I'm glad it's here, & I wanted to thank Josh, his friends & family for the amazing website. :-)
- Date: Sat Sep 3 14:06
Kristen (belismakr@hotmail.com): - Seven years after my high school graduation, I'm just now starting to put together scrapbooks with all my pictures and mementos. The other day, I was going through some stuff from my junior year and I found a little piece of paper with a personalized signature from a singer named Josh Clayton-Felt.
In the fall of 1996, two of my friends dragged me to a Tori Amos concert in Melbourne, Florida. As it was kind of far from our hometown, we got a room in what we later learned was the same hotel in which her entourage was staying. After the concert, we found ourselves riding the elevator with the man who had opened for Tori, Josh. I remember that he was so very kind. We chatted, he gave each of us autographs, and then we parted (he was only staying a few doors down the hall from us).
So, when I found this autograph years later, I wanted to search online to see what he was up to these days. Imagine my shock and sadness. But reading about this life and even his tragic death, I feel very grateful that I got to meet him. He holds a special page in my scrapbook.
- Date: Wed Aug 31 13:11
Eric (eric_lawyer@ml.com): - Good afternoon. I have been trying to figure "3 Strange Days" out on guitar for ages! Does anyone know where I can find guitar tabs/sheet music for this or any other School of Fish/Josh Clayton-Felt songs? Thanks to Josh for his vision & thanks to the other fans for proving how timeless his message is!
- Date: Thu Aug 25 09:46
Dene Wilby (dene.w@btinternet.com): - Excuse me but this is just a test.
Dene
- Date: Sun Aug 21 09:11
Mike Boyer (mike@ohiostaterealty.com): - This is one of the best albums I have heard. Dragonfly is amazing.
- Date: Sun Aug 14 10:27
Rob Schuster (rob9c1@yahoo.com): - I saw School Of Fish in 1991 at Mississippi Nights in St. Louis Mo. The performance sonically and visually made a great impact on me. I bought the cd and probably listened to it EVERY DAY for a good year or more. The music touched me on many levels. Every time my life seems to be faced with trials and tribulations I have turned to this cd. In fact, it even inspired me to play in my own band. I would think to myself from time to time how I wanted to write Josh and ask what the lyrics to some of the songs meant and what inspired the songs. Many of the songs always seemed to apply to my particular situation. Josh passing is a great loss, and I regret waiting too long to contact him and ask about the lyrics.
- Date: Thu Jul 21 09:38
Scott (rollerscott@gmail.com): - howdy....so i'm on a train (we know where this is going, don't we?) from Barcelona, Spain to Malaga (southern coast of spain)....a 12 hour ride, with amazing farmland, waterfalls, towns, and everything inbetween. At one stop, a very stern lady sat in the seat beside mine, and would glance bitterly my way if anything of mine passed over the imaginary line that divided her space from mine. Right as i'm starting to think "Gosh, what a ....", i see the little kid (about 3 years old) who is in the seat in front of mine looking through the space between the two seats, sticking his tongue out, laughing and in general just wanting to play. So of course we did. Very happy time. Of course, i thought of "Kid on the Train". And when he finally fell asleep, i dug out my i-pod and played it ("Kid.." and the acoustic version of "3 strange days"), watching the fields blur by. Thank u.
- Date: Wed Jul 20 20:05
Cliff Truesdell (clifftruesdell@yahoo.com): - So strange. I was just about to search the Internet to see if I could find a copy of "What Good Is Heaven" my favorite of Josh's songs. For some I figured I'd check out the message board first. And there it is available on iTunes (Thanks Marilyn!) I haven't been able to get WGIH out of my head for a few days now. I guess I'm not the only one who needed to hear that song right now.
- Date: Sun Jul 17 07:50
Marilyn (marilyn@talkingcloudrecords.com): - Josh's family here. We're happy to tell you that four of Josh's songs, songs as yet unreleased or now difficult to find, are available for digital download. They are available now on iTunes until August 9, and after that on other digital sites as well. The songs are "Goodbye Green World," written and performed by Josh and Michael Ward in 1989 on their very first School of Fish demo; "Broken Arm," written and performed by Josh and Michael around the time of School of Fish's Human Cannonball Album; "What Good is Heaven," once available as an Inarticulate Nature Boy demo B-side, written and performed by Josh and Larry Goldings on Wurlitzer piano with Lily Hayden on the violin; and the School of Fish hit "Three Strange Days," in solo performance by Josh, opening for Tori Amos. This last has been available on the Live Album, but we're sad to say that CD is going out of print. We hope you enjoy the songs! Your caring means a lot to us.
- Date: Mon Jul 11 17:52
ze (thekayakhouse@hotmail.com): - I miss your voice
- Date: Thu Jun 16 10:14
ShayG (wavecowboy67@sbcglobal.net): - Good morning Josh... thanks for the visit last night. I was working on a video montage for a first grade class video, and I decided to use "Kid On A Train" for the music. It looks awesome! Thanks Josh.....
- Date: Tue Jun 14 08:02
Matt Born (mattborn@comcast.net): - Josh and I were pals in grade school. Cambridge Friends School. Mid/late 70s.
I drove by his old house on Mt Auburn street the other day which brought back some memories.
I was saddened to hear of his passing a while back. But I take some comfort in the postive impact he clearly had on people with his music and his character. Godspeed Josh and thanks for the fun times in our youth.
-Matt Born and the entire Born Family.
- Date: Sat Jun 11 13:00
josh clayton (joshclayton_19@msn,com): - sorry to hear this you have my deepest sympathy
- Date: Fri Jun 3 19:49
TV KID (fortyseventhpanthers@hotmail.com): - I saw Josh and School of Fish in St. Louis, MO back around 1991 with a couple of friends at a tiny club near the Mississipp River. I bought the CD the next day, and I still have my concert T-Shirt from the show. All I can say is he was one the best song writers I've ever seen, heard, and followed. He's missed and my friends and I still talk about that show and we probably always will for years and years. That's saying something. Few people in the world are remembered that way and leave an impact like that on persons life. I was truly saddened about hearing of Josh's passing, but to his family and friends all I can say is that he is remembered and his music is still being heard and discovered by people around the world. Thanks Josh for all your great songs. Euphoria still takes me back to a time when I was young and everything was fun. I didn't even know Josh, but his music sure made a difference in my life.
- Date: Wed May 18 17:28
miss jamie (heavenlygrrl@hotmail.com): - hello everyone!
happy birthday sweet josh! we all miss you! i hope everyone enjoyed their pancakes this morning...yumm... :)
take good care!
with love
miss jamie
salem, oregon
- Date: Wed May 18 15:04
Elsa (elsa.vigil@bartlit-beck.com): - Happy Birthday dear Josh: Thinking of you today and sending good vibes to all that love you. xoxoxo Much Love, Elsa
- Date: Wed May 18 11:25
Money Penny (carolynp14@yahoo.com): - Happy Birthday my sweet friend. You are ever present in my heart, and continue to inspire me my
highest self. There is truly not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. It is amazing to me that your
beautiful spirit continues to grow in all you have touched. I love you, my little chachi. Money Penny xo
- Date: Wed May 18 09:04
Jeff (rufhausen@sbcglobal.net): - Joshy - happy birthday week to us. Am I really asking your help again? You know it. This world tests my resolve every day, and I'm still "Waiting To Be" but I get closer all the time...I'm off for pancakes. I love you my brother.
JEFF
- Date: Wed May 18 07:02
Jill (mary987@hotmail.com): - Happy Birthday Josh. I'm listening to "Beautiful Nowhere" this morning and rediscovering what a great record it is. Thanks for the music and for the memories. -Jill
- Date: Wed May 18 06:31
Henry Felt (felt@feltco.com): - Happy Birthday Josh. You are always in my head, but it's so nice when you are in my dreamworld as
well. Fortunately that world is active and you show up many times. Wolf and Lisa made a Dream
Catcher for me. Beautiful and powerful. It will help us keep in touch. Be Well.
- Date: Tue May 17 22:58
TOMMY MANZI (tommy@umbrella-group.com): - Happy Birthday Joshua. Your words and music continue to touch me and teach me. I think of you often
with love in my heart and a smile on my face. Lots of love, TOMMY
- Date: Tue May 17 13:32
jamie (jfinn@amgen.com): - Just wanted to wish you an early happy birthday, sweet JCF. Thank you for helping me understand what is really important in life and in keeping it real. I am awed at how much I continue to grow at the result of your presence in my life. As you once said, there really are no limitation in our life, eh? Sorry I could not be at this year's benefit but thanks for hanging with me on my e-ticket ride through the Nasty Grade in the morn- was that not some awesome scenery! And thanks for throwing that song in there as I rounded the last mile. I loved that! For your birthday, I will eat pancakes and listen to my fave music in your honor. I miss you, my friend. Jamie
- Date: Tue May 17 11:01
eden (edenwillow@yahoo.com): - hi josh, its been a while...just wanted to write because i was flying home the other day and listening to beautiful nowhere, and the cloudscape was so amazing! i was thinking that you were probably enjoying it too. missing you, eden
- Date: Tue May 17 03:06
Marilyn (Marilyn@talkingcloudrecords.com): - Dear ones- to celebrate Josh's birthday tomorrow, webmaster Dene Wilby is going to post a piece Josh wrote called "Lesson of the Rainbow". Check out "Words from Josh". And in the coming month we're going to make available through digital downloads, with the help of Redeye, two Josh songs that are going to become hard to find. One song, with kind permission of co-writer and co-performer Larry Goldings, is "What Good is Heaven". The second, with kind permission of co-writer Michael Ward, is the solo version of "3 strange Days" that Josh did when he was opening for Tori Amos. Check out the "News" section in a few weeks, and we'll tell you how to access them. And let us know if there are any other Josh songs that are not available on his albums that you'd like to see released. Enjoy birthday pancakes! Love keeps us together. Josh's Mom
- Date: Mon May 16 09:58
Laura Baker (laurabaker@earthlink.net): - Hello everyone! I am seeing if I can type in a message using Safari...I couldn't before, but now it seems
to be working. Thank you to everyone for all your love and support...it makes such a huge difference to
us. Josh's life seems to grow and reach further with every person we hear from.
With love...Laura (Josh's sister)
- Date: Thu Apr 28 16:10
Lindsay (lindsay_lipton@yahoo.com): - Hey Joshy,
Sitting here at work and remembering what is important in life. That is something you taught me. I miss you more than ever and love you with all I have.
- Date: Fri Apr 22 23:49
marilyn (Marilyn@talkingcloudrecords.com): - I just got news about this year's Josh Clayton-Felt Memorial Earth Day concert to benefit Descendants of the Earth, and I want to share it with you: Saturday, April 30th at The Mint, 6010 West Pico Blvd (between Fairfax and La Cienega), L.A. Doors open 7:00, Show starts 7:30. $20 Donation. There will be a silent art auction. Scheduled to perform at the concert are Donna Delory, Renee Stahl, Leslie King, Don Mackenzie, Stew Boss, and other special guests. Jeff Rosenthal will be Master of Ceremonies. For more information call 805-677-4075. Every year the Benefit concert has been a great event, so I hope you'll come and enjoy it.
- Date: Wed Apr 20 03:50
Erika Schwartz (Mistral19@aol.com): - Hi Josh,
Every once in a while something will make me think of you, and it's strange, because I didnt know you that well, but whenever something nudges me in your direction, I can always feel you there.. I know you are happy, and just keeping a fond eye on the rest of us. Thanks for that. Miss you.
- Date: Wed Apr 13 12:24
Kyle Smeback (Smeback22@msn.com): - Ive been reading the entries and I can see most of the people on here are friends or relatives of josh's. looking at what an impact his music (which ive just hear recently) has had on me in the last few weeks as a person and as a musician, and also seeing the documentary on his life and his ups and downs along the way and how he touched everyone he seemed to come in contact with, i feel kind of ashamed that its only the music that makes me aware of his existance. I've lost a friend to a car crash and i know what its like when your driving back from the hospital passing people left and right and no one knows about the person you held so close. I wish i could hear more of what he had to say and I'm happy that you guys pressed on even after he died so that people like me can be reached by the music that he created. I'm proud to own his cd's. Thanks, Kyle
- Date: Thu Mar 24 14:41
Danielle (allolovey@yahoo.com): - It has been a long time since I have written.....I just heard Take Me Anywhere on XM/Ethel (that station is the best, they play so much SOF!) and I thought I would check in to say hello!
- Date: Tue Mar 22 19:38
Sheri (snowbirds27@yahoo.com): - Blessings to all! Does this happen to anyone else besides me? I never had the opportunity in this life to have met Josh, but I feel a spiritual connection with him. Those little 'signs' that you get when you think of a loved one who has gone Home - those happen with Josh. I once came across a story of how he found an injured crow in the street an
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