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FROM THE PRESIDENT...
THE COWSILLS are continuing to make an impact on the 90's music scene. In addition to having 3 new recordings available to the public, Bob Cowsill was interviewed by Creem magazine (yes, Creem, America's Only Rock 'N Roll Magazine!) for their May 1994 issue. The reporter who conducted the interview was very impressed by a Cowsills demo that he had heard.
As always, many thanks to you fan club members for your contributions to this issue of The Cowsill Connection.
Keep spreading the word and keep the faith!
Sincerely,
Marsha Jordan
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NEW COWSILLS RECORDINGS AVAILABLE!
THE COWSILLS' original songs, "Christmastime" and "Some Good Years," are now available on a 45 single (ROCK6139-7) on the Gasatanka label distributed by Pockville Records, 150 W. 28th Street, Room 591, NY, NY 10001. This single may be purchased through Pier Platters, 56 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (Phone: 201-795-4785 and FAX: 201-795-9046).
Another Cowsills original, "Is It Any Wonder," is included on a new power pop compilation CD entitled "Yellow Pills Volume 1" (Catalog #9003-2) distributed by Caroline Records on Big Deal Records, P. 0. Box 2072 Peter Stuyvesant Station, NY, NY 10009-9998. Ask for "Yellow Pills Volume 1" at your local record store today!
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IT'S A GIRL!
Susan and Peter Holsapple are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Miranda Victoria Cowsill Holsapple. Miranda was born on September 18, 1993, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth.
Congratulations, Susan and Peter, and a loving welcome from the Cowsills Fan Club to Miranda!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Barry - September 14
Paul - November 11
Bill - January 9
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PHOTO CREDITS:
Penny Brannon, Susan Holsapple, Carol Lane, Sue Otto, Vicky Sedgwick
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COWSILLS QUICKIES ...
There was a music feature on Bob Cowsill in the 10/15/93 edition of the L.A. Times . . .
THE COWSILLS accepted an invitation from L.A. radio personalities, Mark & Brian, and performed in The Mark & Brian Thanksgiving Day Parade on 11/24/93 . . .
A review of "Yellow Pills Volume 1" in the 1/07/94 issue of Goldmine credits THE COWSILLS with establishing "a newfound mature pop credibility" with their song, "Is It Any Wonder" . . .
None of the Cowsill families were injured in the 1/19/94 L.A. earthquake . . .
Included in the 3/94 issue of Discoveries magazine is a review of THE COWSILLS' 1965 single, "All I Ever Really Want To Be Is Me"/"And The Next Day, Too" . . .
The Continental Drifters and Billy Cowsill and The Blue Shadows performed showcases at the South by Southwest Music Convention in Austin, Texas, during the week of March 17-20 . . .
A 5-CD collection of songs from the hit T.V. show, "The Wonder Years," is being released and will include "Hair" and "We Can Fly" on 2 of the 5 volumes . . .
On the New Orleans music scene, The Continental Drifters have been nominated for a Big Easy Award in the category of Best Rock Band of 1993 and their song, "The Mississippi," is available from Pier Platters, 56 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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COWSILLS CLASSIFIEDS
For sale: 45's of "Indian Lake"/"Newspaper Blanket," "We Can Fly"/"A Time For Remembrance," "Hair"/"What Is Happy," and "Silver Threads and Golden Needles"/"Love American Style." (Note: These are extra copies!) If anyone is interested in the whole batch, $10.00 gets all.
John Crecco
178 Ellery Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
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COWSILLS RETURN TO "A TASTE OF RHODE ISLAND" 9/25-26/93
Bob, Paul, and John Cowsill, along with bassist Robby Scharf, played at "A Taste of Rhode Island" in Newport, RI, 9/25-26/93. They were accompanied by friends, Johnny Flanders (guitar) and Marilyn Manfra-Willis (vocals). Songs performed were "Indian Lake," "You Can't Do That," "Love Comes Around" (new song), "Shine," "I'll Cry Instead," "Poor Baby," "Blue Bayou," "I'm Looking Through You," "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight," "Rescue," "Hair," "The Rain, the Park and Other Things," "When the Rain Comes," "Crying," "Is It Any Wonder," "All I Ever Really Want To Be Is Me," "Nowhere Man," "Pretty Woman," "She Wants Everything," "No Matter What," "I Used to Love Her (But It's All Over Now)," "Free Fall," "Day Tripper," "Act Naturally," "I Feel Fine," "Good Lovin'," and "Happy Birthday" (sung to Marissa Cowsill, Bob and Mary Jo's daughter, on her sixth birthday).
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Bob and children Courtney & Ryan
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COWSILLS' CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW AT SUTTER JR. HIGH 12/11/93
Christmas always brings magic into the air. The smell of hot chocolate, hot cider, cinnamon, and peppermint. Add carols and THE COWSILLS, and you've just quadrupled the magic into a night of never-ending music.
I was once again thrilled to be able to attend another live Cowsill concert on December 11, 1993. I'm becoming an old hand at this! Each time I go, I'm seeing another part of the L.A. area. I got to be tour guide this time—my husband and daughter went with me. I enjoyed pointing out areas I had seen previously. My daughter got a kick out of the skyscrapers and lights we drove by. The big treat, however, was finally actually seeing and meeting in person the group of people I've so fondly talked about for so long.
THE COWSILLS gave the benefit concert at Sutter Jr. High School in Canoga Park for St. Bernadine's School where Bob's children attend. We got there quite early. I must have driven by Sutter Jr. High a dozen times before I finally decided I was at the right place. I'm glad we got there early because the auditorium filled up fast!
I anxiously waited for the concert to begin so my husband and daughter could finally hear the C's in person. The wait was worthwhile because I got to see Sue's newcomer, Miranda! She's a beautiful, healthy little girl! Such rosey, chubby cheeks!
Finally, the moment had come. THE COWSILLS opened the show by saying it was Sue's night. There was no doubt about that! The C's opened with "You Were On My Mind," followed by "Under The Gun," "We Can Fly," "Thinking Of
You", "What I Believe," "Be My Baby," "Indian Lake," "Crying," "Cross That Line," "I Be Low," and "Hair."
One word describes THE COWSILLS—breathtaking!!! They get better and better. Sue's voice is fabulous, and John, well, I'm not being partial (he's always been my favorite), but every time he sings "Crying," I almost die.
How blind can these record companies be? I'm not just talking about Sue and John - -ALL of them are extremely talented!
I was so mesmerized by how wonderful they sounded!
They even did their war whoops on "Indian Lake" (much to their dismay!), and during "Hair" Bob brought his and Mary Jo's daughters, Courtney and Marissa, up on stage to sing Sue's "and spaghetti" part. It was just the right note to take a break on!
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During the break, I got the chance to talk to Sue and John and to get a closer look at Miranda, who did not like the speakers at all! It was really nice talking to them. I got to introduce my husband and daughter to them, finally. Now they can relate to who I'm talking about. My husband got a double treat because he also got to meet one of his favorite Bangles, Vicki Peterson. I don't think my daughter knew what to make of it all.
We took our seats for the second half, during which we heard "The Rain, the Park and Other Things," "Nowhere Man," "Far Away," "Helplessly Hoping," and a magical set of Christmas (real Christmas songs). I enjoyed seeing THE COWSILLS take out their song sheets to join in, mostly a cappella, on some of the best harmony I've ever heard. They even sang one of their own songs that Bob and Mary Jo wrote for Marissa called "Christmastime." They also dedicated the Christmas portion of the show to their mom and dad. I really enjoyed "What Child Is This," "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," and the Beach Boys' "Little St. Nick."
The night ended with THE COWSILLS inviting the school's 7th and 8th grades onto the stage to sing "Silent Night." It was definitely a wonderful evening! Again, THE COWSILLS
made my night worthwhile and very memorable! I hope it never stops!
by Penny Brannon
Riverside, CA
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