December 31st, 2001

Thanks again to all of you who sent me birthday, Christmas, and New Year's greetings.  I really do appreciate it.

Starting next week I'll start new pages for the Newsletter Archives page, and it will be shown as, "Newsletter Archives, 2002."  The current archives page can still be accessed via the "Newsletter Archives, 2001" page.  There will be buttons for both plainly visible.

I will also do the same for the "Photo Gallery" page.

Christopher, writes: “This is Christopher Cason "Heavy D", I don't remember how long back ago but um... it was in the summer of '95 (I think) the first time I heard you and went to your concert. Today I’m 15 and live in Levelland, Texas. I am a fan of you and have been trying to find some chords from your songs (I am a guitarist, very good one too), but I can't find any.  Anyway I plan on being a country singer in the future (Probably next year). My favorite songs are "If I could only dance with you", "Let me down", Woman Woman", "Lights of Albuquerque. Let just say I like your album "The man in the mirror." Well, I’ll catch you later.

Thanks for your email, Christopher.  And may I wish you all the success you desire in the music business.  I’m emailing you the chord charts to, “Dance…” “Woman…” and “Albuquerque.”  I hope you can make them out.  If you have any problems, please let me know.

Marcia, from Alabama, writes: “My husband has found a new web site that allows people to exchange music, downloading it, then recording it onto a CD.  It is mostly older stuff. I have found a couple songs by the Glaser Brothers that I hadn't been able to find anyplace else.  I haven't found any of your music but then, I have most of your stuff anyway!  I have a new cat since I talked to you last, her name is "Prissy", we found her one morning out on our picnic table.  She was just a few months old at the time, just a baby!!!, and I guess someone had just dropped her off or something, because she had been an inside cat, she was clean as she could be.  Naturally, I felt sorry for her, and now I have 6 cats in the house with me!!! 

Good for you for giving Prissy a good home.  If you’d like to email me the website address for the site you were talking about, I’d be happy to include it on this page, in case there are others out there who would like to have it.

John, from County Durham, England, writes: “This really is my last shot. I'm disabled and unable to work, so as a songwriter/musician, I run a non-profit hobby website devoted to Country Music Lyrics, (www.coquetshack.com) which has a lyrics search service.  I received a request a few days ago for the song, Lights of Albuquerque. I'd really appreciate it if you could send them to me.   So that's it, Sir. From a windswept stone cottage on the northern hills of Northern England, (United Kingdom) where the snow's whipping up, and the day won't get any lighter, I leave it with you.

Thanks so much for your email, John.  I’ll send you the lyrics by return email.

Ruth & Pauline, from Tennessee, gave me the following information regarding another website where some Glaser Brothers product is available.  It is:

countrymusicusa.com

The album they have available is: All Aboard! For The Railroad.  This is a version of an old album the Brothers & I did in the early 60s for Starday Records, and which has been re-packaged many times, sometimes under my name, but often with different album names. There were also versions with made-up names for the group. (The Charleston Trio on Tour was one of those made-up names.)

That's it for now.  I wish all of you the best possible New Year!  Take care.  --Jim Glaser

December 22nd, 2001

I still have a few emails to add to this weeks page.  I'll get them up tomorrow, hopefully.

I received so many cards and ecards, and emails on my birthday and for Christmas.  I think this may be the most I've ever received.  I was going to list those who remembered me, but I was afraid I'd leave somebody out.  Thanks again, and have a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year! 

Jim Leake, from Michigan, writes: "Here in Michigan it's rainy and cold it does not look like Christmas. I have a puppy a poodle miniature on a lease and she likes to pull. My hand wants to go one way and she wants to go another. One thing that a lot of people up here complain about is TNN not having Country Music or the Opry or any Country Music for people to watch. The channel that they have gone to now we can not receive in the Grand rapids area. It seems like years ago when you would catch WSM skip out of Nashville in Detroit area. I can remember listening to Hank Williams and others."

"Jim Leake, my brother-in-law, wanted me to write and wish you Merry Christmas. He cannot write himself, as he had a heart attack this morning. He has been a great fan of yours for years. He is not one to say much about anything, not even while he was in Vietnam, where he received medals. Iit will be about a week before you will be hearing from him. Have a good evening. John. (John wrote again yesterday and said, ‘Jim is coming along real good.’"

LEAKEJIMCO@AOL.COM

Wayne, from Nebraska (a childhood friend) writes in part: "Just a quick note. Hope you and yours have a good Holiday season. I read your Web page each week, kinda keeps me up on your activities and happenings. Glad to see you are working on a new CD. On the down side, sorry about your pets. It is good however that we
never get so calloused that we loose our youthful feelings for our
faithful animal friends.

It's great to hear from you, Wayne.  I appreciate your understanding about the loss of my animal friends.  I always enjoy hearing from you, we go back a long way.  Best to you and yours for the Holiday Season and the new year.

Scot, from Ontario, writes: "Just wanted to drop a line and say hello, the holiday time is here and I have so many things to be thankful for, I have a lovely wife Colleen, a beautiful daughter Ashley, a love for country music, and an appreciation for the most gifted singer /songwriter I have ever heard, a very Merry Christmas to you and your family Jim."

Your Christmas email was so kind, and I love the positive way you spoke of your wife and daughter, your love for your family, and for Country Music in general.  Good for you.  I wish you, Colleen, and Ashley a Great Holiday Season!

Amanda, writes: "I am 21 years old, and am a true fan. A bigger fan is my mom, and she has been looking for your albums for 8 years! I finally found your site, and can't wait to order them for her."

Thanks so much for your email, Amanda.  I really appreciate your comments about my music.  Unfortunately, there's only one CD available on me, and that's the one on my website.  I hope your mom enjoys it.

Michael, from Tennessee, writes: "I have followed your meteoric rise from at (least) the early 1980's when I was in High School in South Louisiana. Having joined the Navy immediately after high school graduation, I 'arrived' in Nashville as a Navy Recruiter (May 1999). I have been here in town for almost 3 years now, and it's time to do my last PCS Transfer in (April 2002) to my last duty station at Coronado Island, San Diego, California.  I have somehow managed to own copies of your Noble Vision label albums, the CD compilation, (some 45's), YES, Some Fans Still Spin Them! They Still Sound Incredible Too, MUST BE YOUR WAY OF DELIVERING SUCH GREAT BALLADS/LOVE SONGS! Well, I have wanted to try to meet you in person since I have been in town, but so far to no avail. You must not be (touring) all that much these days. When I transferred here (Nashville) from the Navy's Sea Port of Norfolk, Virginia after 12 years of Sea Duty, I knew I would hopefully, eventually, find you to give you a ship's baseball cap from the (USS NASHVILLE LPD-13) stationed in Norfolk, VA. Thanks A Bunch for reading all this. Your (#1) fan in the Navy.

How nice to hear from you.  By the way, San Diego isn't a bad place to pull your last duty station, is it?  I've always loved San Diego. I would love to have the cap from the USS Nashville LPD-13.  (What exactly kind of a ship is it?)  My youngest son was in the Navy for a few years and served on the USS Alabama, but my knowledge of things military is definitely limited. Interesting that you have so many of my, and the Glaser Brothers, records.  It's really gratifying to know that you appreciate my music.  Or some of it, at least.

Betty, from Tennessee, writes in part: "This is a, "so you" poem.  When I saw this I remembered what a gift you are to me and a large part of the world.  I have a great picture of you and Paul I am sending you when I get a new video tape to copy it."

I did get the copy of the poem, and thanks for sending it to me. Your words were very kind, and mean a lot to me.  I'll look forward to the picture of Paul (Gauvin, my long-time good friend who played in my band in the 80s) and me.  Thanks for your thoughtfulness.

Lyn and Pat, from England, write in part: "We just had a phone call and e mail from Brian Mann, to say he is sending you a CD of the interview and giving me one too 'cause I did a lot of the record work info for him but he did the early background but as I have all your records and he does not have them all, we had to make mini discs for him." 

Thanks so much for your help with the Brian Mann interview.  I think it went fairly well, he was very nice and easy to talk to.  And thanks for all of your support for me in the U.K.

Jack &Margie, from North Carolina, write: "Maybe you can help me on this. A friend of mine from Gainesville, Georgia, (he thinks you are the best group...bar none), used to attend every one of your concerts in his area. Now for the question: he maintains you all sang a song titled, "Juke box in my Mind." Hope you can help us out with this. I know the song and you and the brothers could have done justice to it. We were in Pigeon Forge this weekend working a Singing, so before starting home we went to my favorite store (Earnest Tubb Record shop) And bought the Glaser Brothers new CD. I’m listening to it as I write. What a Blessing!! The Primitive sing in Pigeon Forge is held at least twice a year. Wish you could come and visit with us sometime. I was reading your advice to Jim from Michigan re: the "Pyro CD Software". I have Roxio 5.0 which works reasonably well, but think I will take your advice and try the Pyro. Gotta go for now."

"There's a juke box in my ear, Playing so loud I can hardly hear
"And it's telling a story, Of A Girl Like You."

Jack & Margie wrote again: "Thanks so much for the info on the song, it's on the new CD so I called and played it for my friend and sure enough that's it. He thanks you so much."

Norma, from Illinois, writes: "I came across this information and discovered a song that you were given credit for on a Johnny Cash album ("The Fabulous Johnny Cash") which was recorded in 1958.

THAT'S ALL OVER, (Jim Glaser) © '58 Glaser Bros Publications
"Mhm mhm when you left I shed a million teardrops over you
But that's all over my crying days are through
When you left my heart was cold and every day was blue
But that's all over I've found somebody new
Someone that can make me happy make me wanna smile
Someone I'm gonna have around me for a long long while
Someday we may meet again but I won't fall for you
That's all over I've found somebody new mhm mhm" [ guitar ]
"Someone that can make me happy...
Yes that's all over I've found somebody new mhm mhm"
...When did you write it? That also brings to mind a question. When you write songs, do you always write the lyrics and tune both?"

Thanks for the info, Norma. The odd thing is, I never wrote that song. And the Glaser Brothers did not have a publishing company in 1958. We left Marty Robbins and joined the Johnny Cash show around 1961. Johnny did record one of my songs (co-written with Tompall) in one of his albums. That song was: "Let Me Down Easy," which was also a single by the Glaser Brothers. I guess that proves that you can’t believe everything you read on the internet.

As to the writing thing, it happens many different ways.  For me, the lyrics usually come first and then I fine-tune the melody.  When I co-write, I depend a lot on the other person to help with the melodies, as I sometimes feel I'm weaker in that department.

Amelia, (State unknown) writes: "I've just ordered a CD over the phone. I was not given an order number, if I have problems and need help, how do I reference my order? What number would I need to call?"

That's it now.  I still have some emails from some of you that I'll add to this page tomorrow.
I wish all of you the very best for Christmas, and I hope you'll all have a great New Year!
Take care.  --Jim Glaser

December 16th, 2001

I've been so busy this past week that I haven't had the time to keep up this page. Please be patient with me, I'll work on it this next week, but I may not get it finished until next weekend.

Thanks to all of you who sent me cards or emails wishing me a Happy Birthday. That, coupled with my grandchildren phoning me and singing, "Happy Birthday," and calls from my children, made this a very find day, indeed.

I hope all of you are having a great, Holiday Season! Take care. --Jim Glaser

December 8th, 2001

Douglas, from England, writes: "I have just been playing my Jim Glaser L/P. I am not a big a big country fan but I love listening to this record. You have a very good singing voice, every track is very good. When I first acquired the record, I taped it and packed the record away. It think you was recording to a live audience. I’m coming to Las Vegas on the 27th of Jan., 2002. Are you singing any where near? If so, where? I am sending my E-Mail from England."

Thanks for the email, Douglas, and I appreciate your kind comments about my music. Sorry, I’m not performing in, nor anywhere near, Las Vegas during the time period you mentioned. I’m hoping for some dates in the U.K. within the next year or so, maybe if I do, it will not be too far from where you live.

Jim, from Michigan, writes: "Yesterday I received your picture in the mail. The postman bought it to my door it would not fit in the mail box thank you so much.

Years ago I wanted to save old records on reel to reel. So by using a DBX and Teac noise reduction processing, I cleaned up the noise from them and they sound great today. Just an Idea for your fans. One problem that I have not found a solution for is coping to a PC to CD. Any Ideas?

Norma, from Illinois, writes: You know what I have been wondering? When and if you ever get a chance to just leisurely listen to music, what might be your choices?

Links, from Norma :  http://members.home.net/njordan100/FP_Woman_Woman.htm

This link is a page that has a biography on you with links to other artists:

http://www.getmusic.com/AMG?artist=22202

This is a link to a page that I copied and took to Sally.  Each thumbnail picture is a link to an album that gave you credit in some form.  When you go to each page, be sure to scroll down to the bottom...(Album Credits)

http://music.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.asp?userid=2BAK2YJ9SI&CTR=82973&SIG=A

This is Amazon.com's page for your "Man In The Mirror" CD.  I do not know if you have been there to read the reviews.  Might make your day!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004VW91/104-9491502-6588721

This link is a page that has a biography on you with links to other artists.  Please pay special attention to the area just under your name on the left hand side of the page, Artist Biography, Related Artists, Recordings and last, Appears On.  I think you will find some good information for creating a discography.

http://www.getmusic.com/AMG?artist=22202

http://countrymusic.about.com/library/blprevacmnewmale.htm

Bud, from California, writes, in part: "I'm not sure why, but lately I've been thinking about my time in Nashville and the people I got to know there. Hopefully you'll remember me, I was your drummer way back in 1973-74. It's great to see you're still performing and making music. I always thought you were extremely talented and such a great singer. Hopefully, someday I'll make it back to Nashville and we'll have a chance to get together.

I think the last time I saw you I was playing with Barry Manilow. You came to a gig at Middle Tennessee State and later I think we ran into each other on the road somewhere when the Glasers got back together in the early 80's. I followed the success of The Man In The Mirror and always hoped to be able to congratulate you on that. I continued playing with Manilow til 1990 and then made a big career shift into the business side of music, becoming a promotion guy for a small jazz label called Mesa/Bluemoon. That label became part of Atlantic Records in the mid 90's. In '96, I moved over to Verve Records and became their head of promotion. Then, in '99, Verve (Polygram) merged with GRP(Universal) when Seagrams bought Polygram. At that time I switched to A&R and have been doing that since then. I work mainly with contemporary jazz artists.

Anyway, let me know how you're doing and if you're ever out this way, give me a call."

That’s it for now. Until next time, take care. --Jim Glaser

December 2, 2001

Waterfall, from Idaho, writes: "I am trying so hard to get your albums on cd's. I play your albums so much. Listening to them in my car would be wonderful. I wish I could see you at a live show, unfortunately I live in Idaho and (eastern) Washington (has) the nearest city. I will always love your voice and the feelings you put into each song you sing. My daughter Leah is also a huge fan, she grew up listening to your albums that I put on the stereo...wait till she hears I e-mailed you.!!!!!!!!! Thank you for letting me into this web site. I thank you again for the years of enjoyment you have brought me over the years.

Paul, from Michigan, writes: "My dad is visiting me from Georgia. He is a DJ at WKNG radio in Tallapoosa, Georgia. The very first song he ever played was "She's Free, but She’s Not Easy." He started in 1976. I have been trying to find a copy of the song for 2 years. HELP!!! Any info on how to purchase the song/album would be great. I am having no luck whatsoever. Thank You."

Paul, from Michigan, writes: "My dad is visiting me from Georgia. He is a DJ at WKNG radio in Tallapoosa, Georgia. The very first song he ever played was "She's Free, but She’s Not Easy." He started in 1976. I have been trying to find a copy of the song for 2 years. HELP!!! Any info on how to purchase the song/album would be great. I am having no luck whatsoever. Thank You."

Jim, from **, writes: "Thank you for the information I have ordered a CD. Have a great week end!"

That’s it for now. Until next week, take care. --Jim Glaser

November 25, 2001

Bev, writes: (Bev emailed the folks at Austin City Limits asking them to rerun the Glaser Brothers appearance in the early 80s.) "I will be sure to let you know if I hear anything about the show. Hopefully they decide to replay it soon."

John, from Arkansas, writes: "I just wanted to ask you if there was any way that I could get an autographed 8 x 10 picture of you to hang up in my music room? Is there a fan club I could join or anything? I would appreciate it very much because like I said, you are my favorite singer. I can't wait to get my CD of yours that I ordered, and hear that song (when your not a lady) again, it will sure bring back good memories to me. Also, do you perform in public any longer? And where could I catch one of your shows?? I appreciate you sending me that email, it is so unusual for a star of your caliber to think of his fans in such a way. My wife doesn't even know about you, but she even loves that song. It will be nice to be able to finally remember how the whole song goes, because I could only remember the first verse. I hope to be able to shake your hand one day jim, because you are my biggest influence in music."

Jim, from Michigan, writes: "Good evening Jim. I was just sitting here with not much to going on, taking a few moments to send you Holiday greetings. Wishing great holidays for you and family.

Another email from Jim: "Jim, I have a favor to ask of you. I would like a signed picture of you. I have always wanted one, I have never asked for one before or an autograph."

Thanks, Jim. And I wish for you a wonderful Holiday season.

RJ, writes: "Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Bev, (AFF), writes: "Wanted to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!"

Sheila, from South Carolina, emailed me a card and this note: "Just wanted to say hi and wish you a, "HAPPY THANKSGIVING."

Norma, from Illinois, writes: "Thank you for giving me the run-down on your approach to the harmony that you and The Brothers did on the earlier albums. I admit that I had to concentrate on your explanation, not that you did not explain it well, but that I had to take it a step at a time. It also brings to mind some of the songs that you did on your albums. Specifically, from your album, "Past the Point of No Return", the song, "Early Morning Love," is one of my favorites because of that 'nice touch'. Incidentally, I wanted to mention too, I love the way you did "Everybody Knows I'm Yours", from the same named album. I had the 45 that the Corbin Hanner Band did, but I like your version better, of course. I hope you had a very Happy Thanksgiving.

That’s it for this week. Until next time, take care. --Jim Glaser

November 18, 2001

Thanks to Bev,  for sending this copy of the newsletter for Nov. 18th.

Thanks to all of you for writing this week.  For future reference, be sure to let me know if you do not want me to post all or part of your emails on this site.  Thank you.

Randy, writes: "Thanks for the information (about one of my earlier singles, "The Outcast.) I think that song is great - it didn't fit the country mold or the rock mold in the sixties. I think it was years ahead of its time. I only have it on a cassette tape that someone made for me. Every time I find a store that sells 45s I always go straight to the G's and look for it. Now I know I can look for the Monument label - that'll make it easier!"

I'm still amazed that you remember that song, thanks for telling me about it. I hope someday you get lucky and find it.

Don, from California, writes: I want to thank you so very much for your quick response and help in locating the words to that song. I am sure that it is the one that my mother hummed and sang. My wife wondered why my mother would sing about a hobo, but figured that since my dad was a switchman for the Southern Pacific Railroad (30 yrs) that could be the reason. That sounds okay. But! I also remember as a young child coming home from playing in the neighborhood to see some man sitting on the wooden deck that circled the pomegranate tree that was used to stand on to reach the clothes line that went from the tree to the corner of the backyard. He would be eating some food that my Mom had prepared for him. They always offered to do a chore for the food and Mom would accept, but have them eat and then tell them when they were through they didn't have to do the chore. She sort of used the chore bit to see if they were worthy to have a meal. "Willing to work for food goes away back." We lived three blocks from the main rail line and in the early 40's a lot of men were still using them to go from place to place to find work. Funny also is in the song...tell my girl in Frisco. We lived in San Leandro, across the bay from San Francisco. I want to thank you again, you have helped a getting a little older man to enjoy his mother's warmth from long ago. Thank You."

Thanks for your email. You paint a vivid picture of a time in America's history that was so very different than it is now, or has been for the past few decades. I believe that when we're facing the last part of our lives, those kinds of special memories help us keep that feeling of being connected to our families and extended families.

Jim, writes: "I received your e-mail was surprised to hear from you. I remember some years ago when I grew up in the Detroit area, seeing you many times on the Bill Anderson show from Windsor, Ontario. When I was in the marines, I remember seeing your on other programs as well. When I traveled in service, the Glaser Brothers records were close by. God bless you!"

Thanks for writing back, Jim. It's a great feeling to know that our music has been appreciated for so long by people around the country like you.

Beth, writes: "I am looking for a CD to buy my Dad for Christmas. He would love to have the Tompall and the Glaser Brothers CD. Is there such a thing out there? If you can let me know and let me know where I can purchase it. Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your email, Beth, and for your interest in the Glaser Brothers.
Go to this website and enter glaser brothers in the search space. That will take you to the only place I've heard of online that has a Glaser Brothers CD and, as far as I know, the only CD there is on the Brothers.

<http://www.ccmusic.com/index.cfm>

Thanks for your interest.

John, writes: "I heard, ‘When You’re Not a Lady,’ when I was at the hospital as a child in the early 80's. I have always looked for that album, but couldn't find it till now. I am so happy to have this record in my collection after all of these years. I love that song and have played it on my guitar for my wife numerous times, but couldn't remember all of the lyrics. Thank you for giving the world this wonderful song and thank you for being a country music legend. God Bless You"

Thanks for your email, and I'm proud that you remember my music. And I hope it was a helpful factor in your healing when you were in the hospital as a child.

Bev, writes: "Just wanted to let you know that I also sent in my request (to acl@klru.pbs.org) for a rerun of that show which was aired in 1982. AFF Bev"

Thanks, Bev, for sending your request to Austin City Limits to have them rerun the Glaser Brothers last appearance on that show. If you ever hear anything from them saying they are going to air it, please let me know and I'll post it on the website.

Norma, writes: "I sure did enjoy your latest Newsletter, and the addition of the Newsletter archival page. It seems that so many people were enjoying your music just as I was back then, and even now. In my area, Pop and Rock & Roll dominated the music scene in the 60's and 70's and while I, typically, was a cross-over, but the country music back then always stayed in my heart. I stayed pretty much devoted to a C/M radio station out of Decatur that played The Glaser's songs. You mentioned styles that appealed to you, especially that of The Louvin Brothers.  I loved their song, "You're Running Wild", and while I am no authority, they're style of harmony is much like what you have described. I sure don't want to sound like a 'know-it-all' but is it that you take certain notes of the harmony and sing them an octave higher? You sure have that special voice able to pull it off. There are so many songs that you and The Brothers have done, that you applied this to. I know them all, down to the phrases. I even tried a few phrases on the keyboard and it worked. No, I am not a musician. My career ended when I was twelve years old after taking accordion lessons for five years. Talk about being rusty!
On another note: From your album, Past the Point of No Return, you sing a song, "A Tough Act to Follow". A note to Bob from Virginia who wrote you inquiring about a song and a "letter". Perhaps a phrase taken from that song might ring a bell. It is as close as I could get relating to a letter. I recall the song to also be quite popular in this area about that time.
"You always told me, you loved my singing, knowing it helped me to try...
I loved to watch you, as you were writing, your poetry still makes me cry..."
And another note: I pulled the following information from a Decca website. I thought it was quite interesting. If you did not know it already, the latest bid on this 45, is at about $78.00.
Description from the site: Record: 45 rpm: Tompall Glaser & The Glaser Brothers, Yakety-Yak / Sweet Lies, Robbins 1006, 1957, USA, VG+, very rare early release on Marty Robbins' label as Tompall and the Glasers, more rock & harmony vocal than country, small sol (sticker on label.)"

Your comment about singing certain notes of harmony an octave higher is true to a degree on some of the tenor lines. What I did when laying out the harmony was to do the tenor line first, choosing the prettiest part I could find, which would sometimes be - not only the usual tenor lines, which are usually a third above the lead - but which I sometimes sang as a fifth above the lead. This last part was similar to some of the tenor lines Ira Louvin sang. After I had the tenor line laid out, I would get with Chuck and fill in the lower part which, on those Ira Louvin style tenor parts I'd added, would mean that Chuck's part would sometimes have to jump to a tenor line, as I would be doing the lower part an octave above, making it necessary for Chuck's part to shift up, so that he and I wouldn't be doing the same part an octave apart. I'm not sure how well I've explained that, but good ear, Norma, you pretty much nailed the essence of my taste in harmony.
Also, I appreciate your possible candidate for the, "letter," song about which I was asked. Perhaps if the fan who wrote me with that question checks here, he'll see your suggestion and let us know if that is, indeed, the song of which he's thinking.
And I appreciate the picture of the old Glaser Brothers release on Robbins Records. That was recorded so long ago that it seems like another lifetime. I'll post it on the Photos page of this site.
That's it for now.  Until next time, take care.  --Jim Glaser

November 11, 2001

Bev writes: "I’ve read your news page and for a while now. I’m interested in asking a couple of questions, but was not sure if I should. So, since questions have started, here goes. Before I knew that you sang with Marty Robbins, I often told people that you sounded like him. He (Marty Robbins) was probably the age of my brother, and that brings me to the question, what is you age and your birthday?

P.S. Harry is a great name!! Take care, AFF ( A Fan Forever)

Bev writes again: "Hope you are doing well today. Just thought I would write and say that if you put your novel in print, I would purchase it! (in a heart beat!) Matter of fact, if the word got out that you were going to put it in print if there were enough people interested in it, and for them to let you know...you would probably have a lot of people who would respond. Well until next time, AFF (A Fan Forever)"

Moroni, from California, writes: "Just a quick note to express my appreciation for your musical talents and your wonderful voice. I was in El Paso Texas a few years ago in a night club when I heard the song "The Lights of Albuquerque" played. Listening to your voice and the melodies playing, I could see in my mind's eye the night time silhouette of Albuquerque as you're heading north on I-25. I was fascinated with the song!

I do have a question, are the lyrics for the song available? Unfortunately, I usually get the lyrics wrong from listening to the music, so you can understand why it is that I am interested in the lyrics. Thank your for your time"

Bob, from Virginia, writes: "I'm searching for a song you did around the early 80's that had something to do with a letter???? It was very popular & was played a lot on local stations when I lived in Maryland. Also, has it been released on a CD? I have Man in the Mirror.

Any chance you'll play in Virginia this coming year? Thanks, in advance."

Johnny, writes: "I just finished listening to the new CD that Collector's choice music has released of you and your brothers' greatest songs. I really enjoyed hearing those harmonies. It's about time they got this stuff on CDs the old LPs are harder and harder to find. Great stuff!

How's your new CD coming by the way? My Mom and Dad got to see you this summer in Dollywood, I had to work, but they really enjoyed it, only complaint was that your part of the show wasn't long enough. Thanks and take care."

Norma, from Illinois, writes: "Thank you for elaborating a bit on the early years of The Glaser Brothers. I would have never imagined that you might be singing and playing an instrument as early as five years old. These types of things interest me so much. What is your recollection of the types of songs that you and Tompall sang and how did it come about that harmony became a part of the songs? It brings to mind that some musicians, especially at that time were said to be ‘self-taught’. Was this the case with you and your brothers or did you go on to take lessons? Additionally, singing lessons? Either way, you individually, Tompall too, also the group itself sure went on to please a lot of people for many years, including to date. Truly professional.

Lee recently e-mailed me a link to the release of the new Tompall and the Glaser Brothers album. I know he is striving to put together a web-site dedicated to The Glaser Brothers. I am really looking forward to it. I have e-mailed him back and had a question as to whether or not there might be a Newsgroup or Bulletin Board available so that fans may inter-act with one another. Had you thought about it? I am sure we all have a lot to share and I know that I would participate."

Jack and Margie, from North Carolina, write: "Here's hoping you're doing ok. Again, so sorry about your loss of Anxious. Glad to hear about your news letter archival page! Thanks for expanding on your biography. As I have said before I regret so much not being able to attend some of your concerts. Somehow it never worked out. I started hearing you all when I lived in Colorado. I guess "Eyes Of Love" was what made me get serious about you and your music. Marty was "my hero" farther back than I care to remember! When I first heard El Paso I thought he was singing backup with himself! I really mean this as a compliment to you. I actually cried when Marty died. I guess this is "Brag on The Glasers" night. You all have a song for every mood. Another of my favorites is "I could never live alone again", and on and on! I've been thinking about your appearance on Austin City Limits back in 1982. I've called them and they said they still have it in their archives but due to contracts etc. they said they could not copy them for sale. So my idea is..if all the fans and friends of the Glasers would flood them with emails, they might run the program again and we could video tape it. So everyone, let's give it a try. The email address is: acl@klru.pbs.org We might direct it to Program Manager. Jim, take care and thanks for your news letter." God Bless."

Ed, from New Mexico, writes: "It is really great to read your weekly comments and those of your fans. It is a pleasure to see that so many enjoy your great singing voice like I do. I was wondering how you came to sing The Stephen Foster song " Hard Times"? Have you always been drawn to Foster melodies? There is something about his songs and your voice that is magical. I hope you are still considering recording Hard Times on your current project. It takes a special voice to cut an acapella track, and you've got it. We're behind you, good luck.

Jim, writes: "I am taking the time to say thank you to you and your family for all of your entertainment. I have had a heart attack and bypass surgery . Since I was a teenager I’ve liked and enjoyed your music.

Randy, writes: "I just found your great website. I've been a fan for years. Is there anything you can tell me about the song ‘The Outcast’"?

Don, from California, writes: "I have been trying to find the words to a song about a Hobo who dies. In the late 40's or so. (I'm 62) my mother would sing and hum a song about a Hobo. It went sort of like this. ‘Tell my girl in Frisco for no more to cry, I've gone off to the promised land where Hobo's go when they die.’ Then something about creeks running with gin etc. Would have sung this song. I found your name attached to the song "Dying Hobo" on a web site W&H MAIN YARDS: Railroad Songs List. It had Jim Glaser, Performer. So I was wondering if you had sung this song at some time in the early part of your career. And if so how could I go about get the words to this song so I could sing it in the shower?"

I can't put my hands on a copy of the album we did back then, but I did find these lyrics on the internet. As near as I can tell (except where noted,) they are similar to the ones we used.

VERSE 1
On an east bound freight train
One cold December day
Beneath an open boxcar
A dying hobo lay
VERSE 2
His buddy stood beside him
And his hat was in his hand
For he knew that his ole buddy
Was going to a distant land
VERSE 3
Go tell, my gal in Frisco
No longer will I roam
I've caught the east bound freight train
And I'm on my way, back home
VERSE 4
I'm goin' to a better land
Where you never change your socks
And little streams of alcohol
Comes tricklin' down the rocks
VERSE 5
His head fell back and his eyes fell in
As he breathed his last refrain
His partner stole his shoes and socks
And caught the west-bound train

That’s it for now. Until next time, take care. --Jim Glaser

November 4, 2001

Terry, from Tennessee, writes: "I have been enjoying your photo gallery and news page. It is a pleasure to hear from all your fans who enjoy your music as I do. Something I have noticed on your web page, fans do not know where to find your albums ,tapes and CD's. Two years ago I too could not hardly find any copies of your music, or the Glaser Brothers. Then I heard about Ebay Auction. And have since acquired a good collection of both your albums, records, tapes and memorabilia as well as the Glaser Brothers, some albums I have two copies of. Ebay has been a great source of information as I did not know that the Glaser Brothers had so many albums recorded. Many of your fans who write you say that their albums or tapes are very worn. I have been fortunate to find that most purchases on Ebay are either in the factory sealed wrapper still or are in near mint condition.

I first discovered your remarkable voice in 1984. I was 22 and my brother was 24 . We were on vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida, driving down Miracle Strip. My brother Bobby, who had never liked country music at all asked me who the guy singing on my cassette tape was. I thought he was going to make some negative remark as he usually did about country music. But to my surprise he asked to turn it up and that the guy singing had a beautiful voice. He and I rode together that night enjoying your music. He was another Jim Glaser fan from that moment on. This is a very special memory that I have of my brother and the times we shared because we lost him 5 months later in a car accident. Your music has a special meaning not just to me but to many people whose lives you have touched through your music. I love and miss my brother very much. You never forget the ones who touch your life. Thank you for touching my brother's and my life with song."

Ray, from New Mexico, writes: "I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your music, in particular, The Lights of Albuquerque. This song has managed to touch my life, create wonderful memories and strangely even hopes for the future."

Bev, writes: "I would be interested in the archival page of all the news letters. That would be Great! How are you doing this week? Did you name you new kitty and how is she doing?"

Guy, from British Columbia, sent the following email (actually forwarded to me from my nephew, Lee, who is working on the Glaser Brothers' website: "I have been trying to locate a site indicating where Paul Gauvin is originally from. I can't find anything as well in term of biography. Could you help.

Norma, from Illinois, writes: "I hope this finds you and your family of fur-friends doing well and adjusting to the changes, both the loss of Anxious, and also your adoption of a lost kitty. I was so glad to hear that you found that little guy and I sure applaud you for taking him in, as well as the other strays that you have given homes to. A couple of weeks ago, my daughter-in-law found a tiny kitten running across a busy street, totally oblivious of her surroundings. Linda scooped her up and took her home as she, and my son too, cannot turn away an animal in distress. The kitten, named Abby, did not even know how to eat on her own yet, but one muzzle dip in a bowl of warm milk, solved that problem. Today, my son and Linda are bringing her to me to foster until she is old enough to be spayed, one of the requirements for her new home with my mother who lives in a senior home for the partially disabled. I truly am excited, as it has been a long time since I have had a baby in the house.

Now to you. I and many others I am sure, have read your biography. I was wondering if you would not mind expanding a little on it, at times, for some details. My request this time is of your very first interest in music and what paved the way for any thought that you had of pursuing your own personal involvement. Maybe you began thinking about it as early as your teens? Did your parents encourage the endeavor for you and your brothers? (I hope you do not mind me asking). Also, when did you first pick up that first instrument, what ever it was? Thank You.

Lyn & Pat, from England, write that they are hard at work talking to promoters in the hopes of getting me back over there for a tour.

Debby, from Alabama, writes: "Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my Email....I just ordered the CD and I am going to forward this link to all my friends. Again I thank you for your information and I feel so privileged to have seen you and your brothers in person."

Pat, from Albuquerque, writes: "Ever since I was a young boy, I have always loved the song, Lights of Albuquerque. Being from New Mexico, it has a very special significance to me. I've been playing the guitar for a while now, but I can't seem to find any sheet music for it. Could you please let me know the chords you used in your original version? It would mean a great deal to me to be able to play the song as it was intended by you."

Norma, from Illinois, writes: "Just keeping in touch and hoping that this finds you well.

I would imagine that Tennessee is putting on a show for you with all the pretty, fall colors. My favorite time of the year. Here in Illinois, we may be a little ahead of you. Some trees have already lost most of their leaves, others, in brilliant reds and yellows.

I was wondering if you have a cache for your Newsletters. I try to print every issue out, but for some reason, I missed the one for the last weekend in September. (Either September 30th, or October 1st). If you do, would you mind sending me a copy of it? It could also be faxed if you have a hard copy.

I heard that there might be a Country Music benefit show in Tennessee coming up in the near future that will be televised. By any chance, are there any plans for you to be there? If so, I sure do not want to miss watching it!

Norma also sent the following: "I just read your Newsletter. I expect you may not read this for days maybe, but perhaps, across the miles, you can sense that I am thinking of you and what you will be going through today. I wish I could be there for you. I cannot emphasize enough, that I know how heavy your heart must be. Just remember Jim, the greatest love of all is the one that let’s go. Your beautiful friend, Anxious, looks to you for that.

"As an aside, you know how deeply I feel about animals, especially those that take a place in our hearts and homes. You must know that you and your loss of Anxious, were in my thoughts frequently this past week. Please be reminded of the following which Irving Townsend once said: "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps we still would live no other way. "We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan..." I hope this finds you gaining acceptance and further, as difficult as it may be, there is no need to ask for forgiveness."

Ellen, from New Mexico, writes: "The Lights of Albuquerque," is the all time most wonderful and chilling song of all. Well, that's what my mother thinks. I have been looking all over the place for this single or CD, now I have finally gotten a computer and here I am. I ask you to please autograph a CD for my mother and I will be willing to pay for this. Her name is Marian and she has been a fan of yours since this song came out many moons ago. She always wishes that you would come to Albuquerque and have a concert, so she may enjoy your music personally, but this would have to do. I ask you please, actually I beg of you. I hope to hear from you soon."

Paul, from Michigan, writes: "I just wanted to drop a note to see how you've been. I hope all is well and you're still doing what you love...singing the songs. Please keep in touch next time you're up this way!"

JDMONE, writes: "Greetings - I saw TOMPALL & THE GLASER BROTHERS at a show in Chicago years ago and I always enjoyed the harmony in their music. I was telling my grandson about the group’s harmony and I thought I would buy some CD’s. Problem is, I can't locate any place that sells it. Do you or your brothers sell or can you tell me where to buy your music? Like most of the older artists, the older music gets very little air-time now days and it is a shame. And not many people harmonized as well as you brothers did. I always enjoyed it---thanks."

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John, from New Zealand, writes: "Could you please let me know where to buy any Glaser Brothers material on CD? Thanks ."

Chantel, from Indiana, writes: "Your news page was so sad as I also had to make the same decision about my dog last month. He was a little peek-a-poo I had rescued from the local pound. He had no hair and his skin was green so I named him Fester. 8 weeks of TLC from me and he was a fluffy little well trained friend. He ran under a truck and damaged his spinal cord and had to be put down. There is no sense and sometimes you feel the sadness will never go away. But as with Fester, there will always be a stray that needs me and I will continue taking these strays under my wing and do the best that I can. I was really going to write and ask you something else.....the news about Anxious just hit home and I got sidetracked........anyway, when I listen to your Albuquerque song, I close my eyes and stand on the mesa with the wind blowing and watch the lights come on as the sun goes down and I wondered if you get the same escape when you sing it or even listen to it? Does it take you there? Does it make you want to go there? This morning as I was listening to it as I do every morning :)....I decided to go back next summer and I called my friend who lives there and made my arrangements. I just wondered if I was the only goofy person who has these delusions?

Nick, from Florida, writes: "I just wanted to say how sorry I am about Anxious. It's hard to lose a pet. You get so attached to them and it's true they do give unconditional love. But you are doing the right thing, You don't want him to suffer anymore, but be thankful you had him all these years and you enjoyed his company all this time. Always keep him in your heart."

Bev, writes: "Hope you are doing well. It is hard to send any animal (especially your own) on their journey to the other side. The love and companionship that they give us during their time here is remarkable. They ask nothing of us and are always there for us whether we are in a good mood or bad. They are a gift, and we who know that, learn valuable lessons from them. They are very much part of our family and it is very, very hard to loose them. I also had to send Alex (my German Shepard) on his way last July. It was very hard. Mandy (my yellow lab) misses him a lot. We all used to go for walks, and some times go into the mountains and take a nice trail. I have been thinking of you all week and hope you are doing OK. IT TAKES TIME to get over letting them go. And you never forget them. In time, you will think of Anxious and some of the things that happened while he was with you, and a BIG SMILE will come over your face as you think about the happiness he had brought you. Take care and keep us informed on how you are doing. AFF (A Fan Forever)

Lynn & Bill write: "CAN YOU TELL US WHERE WE CAN ORDER ANY CD’S THAT YOU CURRENTLY HAVE IN PRINT? THANK YOU VERY MUCH. YOUR ADORING FANS, LYNN & BILL"

www.jimglaser.com

Jack and Margie, from North Carolina, write: "Just now read the sad news about Anxious and wish there were something I could say to comfort you. We have a little dog (Toby) that is so precious to us. Norma introduced us to, "The Rainbow Bridge," which is such a comfort to anyone who has lost a pet. I'm lacking for words tonight but just know that Margie and I Love you and will keep you in Our Prayers."

Judy, from Alabama, writes: "Jim, I'm so sorry about Anxious. But at least he and Dixon found you and had some love and care in their lives, even if for a short while.

I learned this past week that one of my dogs, Anxious, (the yellow lab with separation anxiety) has cancer of the spleen. It’s progressing so rapidly that in order to prevent his dying a sudden, painful and horrible death, I have made the terrible decision to help him through his final transition. Tomorrow my veterinarian and very close friend, Dr. Diana Pelletier, will come to my home here in the Tennessee woods, and we will send Anxious on his journey.

I found Anxious in 1993, at the Cheatham County dump. He was lost, half-starved, afraid, and had a large tumor growing on his neck. He was about a year old. I have learned so much from him, as I have from all my animal friends. No matter what was going on in my life, I could always find comfort in the uncritical love shining in his eyes. I will miss him terribly. And I know that, Shep, my other dog, will miss him, too.

But I was lucky to have known Anxious at all, as I was lucky to have known my very special cat, Dixon, killed this past March. I’m trying very hard not to try to make sense of this, for there is no sense to it. Unless it is that, just as they taught me so much about living, they are now teaching me about dying. If so, it is a hard lesson.

So, goodbye, Anxious, my very special friend. I will never forget you. Please forgive me for what I’m about to do. --Jim Glaser

Karen, from Texas, writes: Hello again from TX. I continue to enjoy learning things about you and your brothers from other fans. I am so happy you post your newsletter for all of us to enjoy. Last week I watched a program on CMT about the outlaws of country music. Of course Tompall was interviewed. I really enjoyed the program. Are you still working on your new CD? I haven't read anything in your newsletter about it lately. I sure hope you are. Every listener in the country music field should be lucky enough to hear you! Please don't stop singing for us...I know we as fans can be really selfish sometimes but , "YOU ARE THE GREATEST, JIM GLASER." Take care

Music Flow, from Italy, writes: First of all I want tell you that I like your wonderful country's style and I'm a your fan!!! Also, I write you because I need some information for buy your music here in Italy!!! I know that you've done these albums:

- The Very Best of Jim Glaser (ON TAPE; NO CD

- Just Looking for a Home (ON TAPE; NO CD ?)

- Everybody Knows I'm Yours (ON TAPE; NO CD ?)

- Man in the Mirror (ON TAPE; ON CD NOW)

- Past the Point of No Return (ON TAPE; NO CD ?)

WELL I'VE TWO QUESTIONS FOR YOU:

1. The Man in the Mirror is the only album on CD ?

2. Can you tell me for everyone of your five albums (on tape and on cd) the exact references for buy your music (Recording Home, Year of emission etc.)?

Is very important for me, because here, is very difficult (practically impossible) to find some CD or Tape about you (BUT I KNOW YOU), SO I MUST ORDER YOUR ALBUMS AND I MUST GIVE TO MY BUYER ANY DETAILED INFORMATION !!! YOU'RE GREAT JIM !!! I'M WAITING FOR YOUR NEWS!!!

BYE JIM !!!

Debby, from Alabama, writes: Dear Jim, I fell in love with the music of the Glaser Brothers when you were the opening band in Birmingham, Alabama for Conway Twitty.......After hearing you and your brothers, I really didn't enjoy Conway.... I know have the problem of being unable to find anything by you and your brothers....Do you have any magical ways of helping me find anything that is in print? I would be more than appreciative for any information you have. I have several of your CD's, but I really would love to have some of the ones' with your brothers. Thanks so much.

http://www.ccmusic.com/index.cfm

Just type "glaser brothers" in the search space.

Thanks to all of you for checking in here and, until next time, take care. --Jim Glaser

Joell, from Florida, writes: Hello, Jim. I hope you are doing well. My husband and I have enjoyed your music since we began dating (in 1975) and we did have the good fortune to see you perform once. I frequently try to find CDs you've done, but other than Man in the Mirror, it's close to impossible. If you know where I might find more of your music, please let me know. I would love to see you perform again. Hopefully, you will find your way down south (we live in Florida) for a performance. I keep hoping to see your name as a coming attraction at the Sunrise Musical Theatre, but haven't yet.

Clara writes: My husband and I are big fans of yours. We were and still are fans of Marty Robbins & The Glaser Brothers. I noticed that you played Dollywood in 2000. Wish we had known as we are in Tennessee every year. Do you ever play Branson? We live about 2 hours from there. We do genealogy work and I have found a cousin of mine living in Kentucky. Two weeks ago we were visiting and being mutual music lovers, she asked who my favorite was. I said, "Without a doubt Jim Glaser. He has sung me to sleep every night since The Man in the Mirror has come out. That's been several records and tapes wore out. I'm ordering the CD tonight." She laughed and said, "I know Jim from Gages in Nashville. Her name is Betty. She got out her old scrapbooks and shared her pictures and memories with me. Tonight she sent the e-mail address since we were wondering what you were doing now. We think God blessed you with the most beautiful voice and song writing talent. I have Woman, Woman by Gary Puckett and the Union gap but it don't hold a candle to your version. God Bless You!

R. C. writes: I am looking for one of your songs, I believe it is called "Merry Go Round" Do you know where I can get this or any of your other music not found on Man In The Mirror?

Bev writes: I was at your web site, (as I look forward to weekly) to see your news page. And when I found only the date Oct 6, and no letters from your fans, I was worried. I hope this letter finds you well and nothing is wrong. You mean a great deal to your fans, I (we) look forward to hearing from you from week to week.

Rus, from Oklahoma, writes in part: "It would be nice if your record company would fund a tour. If you can come my way, I will set up a work force to hang posters, buy radio ads and do whatever we can to promote the event....I just want to so anything I can to get you some long-overdue exposure. Maybe we can make you "Newcomer of the Year" again. :-)

Dean and his wife, Theresa, from North Carolina, write: "Just wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed your music over the years. I had the pleasure of seeing you perform in Lincoln Nebr. back in the mid 80's. You autographed three tapes for me, however, over the years I have worn two of them out and am down to the last one (Everybody knows I'm yours). While playing it tonight, my wife Theresa ask if she could order the CD and I told her I would like all three again. Can't wait. We are both from Nebr. but live in North Carolina now. Do you have any plans of performing in our area in the future?

Jessica, from the White Sands Missile Range, writes: "I was just wondering where I might be able to get two albums of yours. One is "Everybody Knows I'm Yours," and the other is "Past the Point of No Return." I have been really trying to find them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Jessica. Sorry to say, those two albums were on MCA Records, and they have opted not to release them on CD. Thanks for asking, though.

Donna writes: "I love your music and wish to hear more of You. Your album, Man In The Mirror, is the best. Please let your music lovers hear more of You."

Robert, writes: "Congratulations!!! I just received the latest Collectors Choice Music Catalog and low and behold there is the New CD ,The Best of Tompall and the Glaser Brothers, on the first page. I am ordering two as we speak. I e-mailed you some months ago and mentioned how I had been trying to get a CD quality copy of, "All That Keeps Ya’ Goin," and you mailed me back with some ideas. Now I find that it is on the new release.

By the way, I had some gift certificates for on line purchases and tried to get 2 copies of "Man in the Mirror" from CDNow. They couldn't get it for me, even though I gave them your web site. Just for your information. I already have one copy of "Man In The Mirror," but I am going to order some more to give as gifts. What a great CD. Will get them from your web site."

Thanks for the information on the Glaser Brothers CD. By the way, you Glaser Brothers fans out there can go to the website for Collectors Choice and see the above album on the first page. The web address of Collectors Choice is:

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Hal, from Georgia, writes: "With all of the horrific images we've been exposed to lately I thought you might like something a little more uplifting. My next door neighbor's son took this picture of Lake Matthews from our backyard."

Norma, from Illinois, writes: "A couple of weeks ago, I happened to see that the movie, "...tick...tick...tick..." was scheduled for play on TBS. Jack, Margie, and I have been searching for a version of it for the past year or so. We just about exhausted all possible sources, to no avail. Needless to say, we are now the proud owners of a copy of that movie. A big reason I went to see it upon it’s release back then, (early 70’s I believe), was due to the fact that the background music was being supplied by Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. I had already been a big fan for years. I just cannot recall if I bought the album before or after seeing the movie. I feel pretty lucky having a copy of each, now. Because of that movie, I fell in love with the song, "All That Keeps Ya Goin," and to this day, is still my favorite of all the songs that I have by The Brothers. Also, would not mind sharing the story as to how it came about that you and your brothers were selected to provide that background music."

Bill, from Texas, writes: "Hi Jim, this is Bill Bauer from Nebraska. I just got done watching tic..tic...tic with Jim Brown and George Kennedy, and listened to those great songs you sang and decided to say hi. I hope you are doing OK. I do not live in Nebraska any more, I live in Texas now. But my heart will always be for Nebraska."

Greetings to all of you, thanks for visiting my website. These are trying times for all freedom loving people in the world. I’ve been so proud of the unity shown by everyone, from world leaders to America’s politicians to ordinary folks like you and me. We will need that unity for the trying times ahead of us.

Bruce, from Baton Rouge writes: Last week will always be in our hearts and minds for the rest of our lives. I have prayed a lot for the people who died and for the relatives and friends who are still hurting. I know I speak for all and wish them well!

Life does go on though and I wanted to let everybody know that there is a new CD coming out from Collector’s Choice Music called The Best Of Tompall Glaser & The Glaser Brothers. It will be out on October 2nd. You can call 1-800-923-1122 or go online at: www.collectorschoicemusic.com to order, which I did already. Cost is $15.95.

Also, I didn't know your son owned the Hemp Store in Gatlinburg. My wife and I go up there every January/February for a week of relaxation. I'm gonna make sure we go back to his store and look around for the little gifts we pick up while there. Take care Jim and may God bless us all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Bruce. I’m sure that many out there will be pleased about the Glaser Brothers CD. And I’m sure you’ll find some great gifts at The Hemp Store.

Rus, from Oklahoma, writes: I really enjoyed looking at the pictures in the photo gallery. The only time I got to see you in person, your hair was black. Well, if it is any comfort, mine WAS brown.

I sure wish we could find a way to get you on the road closer to Oklahoma. If I were a wealthy person, I would book a private concert just for myself, family and friends. I have been looking on Morhpeus and Napster for your songs so I can put them on my PDA that I carry around with me these days. I can remember when my own brain worked fine and I did not need a pocket-sized version to carry. I found a few on Morph but nothing on Napster. Well, so much for my big news. Hope you and your family are all well. Peace.

Nice to hear from you again, Rus. Napster used to carry some of my music, but apparently do not anymore. I’d love to get back out to your area to do a show, maybe something will turn up soon.

Jack and Margie, from North Carolina, writes: Just a few lines to say hello and hope all is well with you. Norma said the show in Delton was great. Wish Margie and I could have been there. Wish you could come to Asheville sometime. You and The Brothers still have lots of fans around here, Course Margie and I are the biggest! <Smile> The Buncombe County Fair has somebody every night. To name a few. Ray Price, Gene Watson, Don Williams etc. Our local country station (WWNC) has been playing some of Tompall and The Glasers lately. As a matter of fact, yesterday they said "that was Tompall and The Glaser Brothers." One of, if not the best groups ever!! I wish we still had local owned stations that would play the real country. In my opinion what they call country these days.....I won't be nasty, but to me it is not country. I'm not good at words, but wish I could explain the feelings I get when I hear things like, "I could never live alone again"-- "Maria Consuela"-- and so many more. This has been a sad week for our country hasn't it? Its time that we have to put a stop to these things. Its scary to think what will happen if this goes on. Well Jim, I'd better close. God Bless You."

Thanks for your email, and for your kind comments about the Glaser Brothers music. You may find the above email from Bruce of interest.

Linda, writes: "Jim, I love your music! Heard it first in Farmington, N.M. in 1987. I am looking for the words to the tape titled "Everybody Knows I'm Yours". Especially "Lights of Albuquerque." Do you have them for fans to see and print from computer?

Thanks for writing, Linda. (I sent her the lyrics to, "Lights of Albuquerque."

Scot & Colleen, from Ontario, write: First and foremost Jim, please accept our condolences for the tragedy that has fallen upon your nation. Your neighbors to the north share in your grief and horror after these cowardly attacks. Please know that the prayers and thoughts of the rest of the free world are with your nation in it's time of crisis.

Colleen and I, as I told you in our last letter, unfortunately were not able to attend your Labor Day concert as we had booked Homecoming with the Everly Brothers in Kentucky a whole year previous, as it turns out this was the last performance there as they are no longer going to perform there as they have on a yearly basis in their hometown for several years. They have raised enough money to build a beautiful college there and done a lot for the community where they were born and sadly are tired of the road I guess.

We so desperately want to catch you in concert as Colleen and I adore your music, we've put you on our "hit list" so please keep us posted as to your next concert. I took the liberty of enclosing a picture I took at the concert. The gentleman playing guitar for the Everly's is your good friend John Hartford's son Jamie.

It’s nice to hear from you again. Thanks for your comments, and for enclosing the picture of the Everly Brothers, showing John Hartford’s son in the background. I’ll post it on the Gallery page.

Molarmardr, writes: "Hi, looking at the photo page, I was wondering, when under the picture it says taken by Norma or taken by Sheila, who are these people? Just wondering..................."

Good point, I’ll correct that problem.

Jimmy, from Tennessee, writes: "Do you think you will be a guest on Ralph Emery's new show on Fox 17? I enjoyed you on Nashville Now."

I hope so, Jimmy. Ralph is an old and dear friend, and I wish him well with his new show.

Bill, from Sweden, writes: "Let me first thank you for many hours of easy listening. I was happy to find you on the Net, keep up the good work.

I have a hard time to find something about Tompall, can you fill me in on his whereabout...if you would. :-)

Do you know if it is possible to buy your albums in Sweden now? Thanks for letting me take a little of your time. Take care...and give my best regards to Tompall."

Thanks for writing, Bill, and for your kind comments. Tompall lives in Nashville, and still performs occasionally. As to the availability of product in Sweden, I’m afraid I can’t find out anything about that for you. Perhaps you’ll find the email above from Bruce of interest. I’m sure that the best way to find out of date product like that would be somewhere on the internet.

That’s all for now. May God Bless America.

I had a wonderful time at the shows in Delton, Michigan, at the Prairieville Farm Days. Promoter, Bill Aukerman, hosts a wonderful event, one which has been going on for many years. Thanks for having us this year, Bill.

I’ve worked Michigan so many times over the years, and have met so many wonderful people. I was a bit overwhelmed by faces I hadn’t seen in so long, fans who have been loyal and have come to see me whenever I’m performing anywhere near them. Thanks to all of you for your support.

My nephew Shawn, (son of my oldest brother, Bob) his wife Cathy, their two children, Patricia and Jacob, were at the first show. They live in Michigan, and it’s been two or three years since I’ve seen them. Another of brother Bob’s sons, David, who lives in Chicago, also drove over to catch the first show. We all went out and had lunch after the first show before they had to head to their respective homes. Thanks for coming to the show, guys (and girls.)

Janice, from North Carolina, sent a nice letter, and included some pictures for our Gallery page. She says that she hopes I’ll be appearing in her area sometime soon. Me, too, and thanks, Janice.

Gshaw (email name) writes that he/she has always, "been a big fan and would like to know where to get the 60's recordings of your group. Also is there any plans to release a box set of all those great records."

As I’ve sadly said so often, there are no plans to re-release any of the Glaser Brothers’ music in any form. The early recordings were on MGM, a label which no longer exists, and the albums from the 1980s were on Electra/Asylum, and they apparently have not had sufficient demand to warrant, at least in their eyes, a new packaging. Watch my website, or www.glaserbrothers.com for updates, should there be any.

Sheila, from North Carolina, writes: "Just wanted to say hi and hope you made it back home from Michigan safely. Wish I could have been there."

Thanks, Sheila. I wish you could have been there, too.

Norma, from Illinois, writes: I wanted you to know just how great I thought the whole show at Delton was. Just a few days before the show, I discovered that the afternoon program was a tribute to the great Marty Robbins. This made it even better and I arranged to get there earlier so that I could also enjoy the other artists who performed. Of course you already know how big a fan of yours I am, so your show, especially, I enjoyed. Even though I was fortunate to see you at Dollywood in June, I regretted that it was only for a short time that you performed due to the overall make up of the program. Your performance this time was a real treat. I casually met quite a few folks from that area and if we got into conversations, I found they all had great things to say about you. While standing in line after the show to see you, I recall a lady just behind me who mentioned that she had known you for twenty-five years. I know she would not mind me saying that you always "had your feet on the ground", and how much she thought of you. So many people do Jim, don't ever forget that. I found too, I enjoyed just being in the company of so many others that shared and had the same memories of your music that I did. And, thank you for signing my book!

Perhaps others who also are E-Mail fans of yours were there and took pictures, so you may have been bombarded with them. I am sending along two that I took. I took quite a few of you but could not capture that ultimate shot in most of them. One drawback with my digital camera is that each picture taken, needs a few seconds to process, therefore, it is not capable of rapid shots. Unfortunately, a sacrifice for the convenience. Besides that, the artist performing didn't pan my way enough. Please take that lightly.

I have another note: Yesterday while watching the CNN News, I just happened to catch a newsy item. If you are familiar with CNN's screen, you will see that it is split in several ways to bring several topics in view at the same time, i.e., the Headlines of course, to include a section on the Market Watch, the Sports Highlights, their Weather Map, and Celebrity Trivia, (mostly birthdays). I just happened to see that Tompall had a birthday Monday, the 3rd of September sharing it also with Hank Thompson. Happy Belated Birthday, Tompall!

Thanks for writing, Norma, and for sending along the pictures. I’ve already added them to the Gallery Page. And yes, September 3^rd was Tompall’s birthday, thanks for mentioning it.

The book Norma mentioned is, "A Country Music Christmas," which is a collection of many Country Music performer’s childhood Christmas remembrances. Amazon.com has the book listed, but says it is out of print. They do offer used copies. Please let me know if any of you out there want to buy a copy, but can’t find one. I might be able to run down a few copies.

Bruce, from Baton Rouge, writes: "After almost wearing out a bad copy of your PBS/Austin City Limits performance and your Man in the Mirror LP, I saw your Man in the Mirror CD and bought it. Fantastic!!!!!!!! My daughter found me one of the brothers old albums in great shape on the Internet and bought it for me as a present. Gotta love that girl. I wish Austin City Limits would go back and replay the tape so I could get a better copy or even offer it for sale. Time is slipping away for all of us. Heck, I'm 50 and feeling it! Jim, will there ever be a CD set of the brothers? If not, why not? Thanks for taking the time to read this and may god bless you."

Thanks for writing, Bruce. I, too, wish Austin City Limits would re-run that show the Glaser Brothers were on back in the 1980's. Maybe if enough people called or wrote them requesting it, they would.

Jan writes: "I saw you at your appearance in Prarieville yesterday, and enjoyed it very much. My husband & I went back again for your second performance. We liked it that much. After the second show, I bought one of your CDs & had you sign it. I love the CD as well, but it has two scratches on it & skips in a couple of places. I'm hoping you can replace that for me? Again, We REALLY REALLY enjoyed your shows."

Thanks for writing, Jan, and for your comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the shows. (I asked Jan to mail me the defective CD and I will send her a replacement.)

That’s it for now. Thanks to all of you for writing, and for checking in here periodically. I hope to see you again real soon. Take care. --Jim Glaser

Hello to all of you again. Thanks for visiting me again here at the website, and for taking the time to email me.

Mike, from St. Louis, Missouri, writes in part; "My Dad...taught me some of the tricks of burning vinyl to CD. I showed him "Everybody Knows I’m Yours." We listened to it and burned it to CD at the same time. He loves it!

About 15 years ago I was listeni