THANKS BE TO GROD
A quick thank you to all those who have either shown support, had to put up with me, or advised me over the years, or contributed in small ways to this CD.
While virtually all my work, thanks to augmenting musicians
Mr. S. Campbell (Honky tonk piano on "Calling")
Mr. W. Lowther (Classical guitar lead on "Words of Love)
The 1st ever Grodlings (Royal Victoria Park, Pump Rooms, "Hat & Feather" gigs, Bath)
Spod:- (Mr. S Hawes) (Bass, Guitar, Vocals)
Jod:- (Busker "Jez") (Flute, Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals)
Bod:- (Mr. B. Richards) (Drums & Vocals)
Also thanks to Busker "George" (Sax at the Pump rooms)
& Mr. T. Lynn (Drums at the "Hat & Feather")
Photos used taken by:
Miss L. Whittle
Miss M. Buchmann
Mr. M. Stanton
Mr. G.P. Walker
Mrs M. Walker
EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL AT "THE BATH CHRONICLE" FOR FEATURING MY BAN. THANKYOU.
Special thanks to:
M. Buchmann, C. Fox, A. Cummings, J.Wade, S. Street, L.Whittle, Jo, Hazel, L. Stuart M. Stanton, D. Maxwell, Ash & Stu, Bev, C. Adams, Cab, Mark & Mo, D. Brook, P. Beirne, John, David, Paddy, Fiona, A. Dorlikar, Willy, Jez, Dave, Chris & Karen, John, Lisa, Mike, Colin, Mike, Pierre, M. Marrs, Sion, Sarah&Chris, Ann & Andy, Debbie, Debbie F., Jack, Svend, Paul, Graham, Mrs Hodgson, T. Strickland & family, P. Hodgson, R.Fox, P. Jackson, D. Hodgson, The Campbell family, Val & John & family, L&M McGowan, All at Bridlington Priory Youth Club past & present, Daddy Nick, The Bishop family (Thankyou especially, all of you.), Trouble, Coco, Tasha, Cfor, Rookie, Lucky, Tessa, J. Denver, T. Langton, A.Knox, J. Wade, C. Best, E. Clapton, J. Reeves, E. Presley, D. McClean, R. McTell, B. Dylan, D.Fransisco, T. Comparlo, Skip Ross, M. Magreevy, W. Lowther, Greame, Annette, T. Green, Hossan, Rosemary & Jude, D. Cook, D. Tomlins, Matt, Poppy&Maggie, R.W. Taylor, Angus, Paul, Stuart, L. Zlotnikki (& all on GO `89), Dr. Robertson, A. Lewis, R & T.G. Edwards (Hi to Mattie!), K Morland & Martin, Mum & Dad, God, Jesus & Me.
Special Thanks to all at: Adaptec Technical Support, Phillips Technical Support, Quad Computer Consultancy (Bath), 3D Computers (Chippenham) for the handling of some rather heated calls in making this CD come to life, but I still want to come in and have a little chat about a few things...
And Extra especially to QUAD COMPUTER CONSULTANTS, BATH
AND Lee Stephens of DATABASE COMPUTERS LTD, BRISTOL,
who were brilliant to me free. I hope to be a future customer of both.
MEGA-THANKS to "SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL", Bath, for all their help and support, including suppling me with my new guitar and microphone. Buy all your musical intruments here folks!
Thankyou to MICROSOFT, MGI, The MPEG Compression Group, & the guys who placed free software on the INTERNET. Try it. The world is yours to take and share.
Thankyou also to all at Mowbray Woodwards Solicitors (especially Ms. N Thompson) & Mr A. Gregg Solicitor for their advice and help.
Thankyou to Trinity Motors of Southback Lane, and M. Braithwaite Garage, Bridlington for stepping in when so many have failed me...especially AVONDALE GARGE, Batheaston.
Thankyou to the "LONDIS" shop in Batheaston High Street whose staff and owner have helped me many times. Also Thankyou to the newsagents/ general store on Two Mile Hill Kingswood and the shop drinks/general store down the road near the school.
Thankyou to "STAPLES" of Bristol, "Dixons" (Bristol & Bath central branches. I have only ever had good service and sympathy.) Endsleigh Insurance (The Triangle, Bristol), the Petrol Station in Totterdown, all of which have helped me at some time.
Extra, extra special thanks to my former secretary Wendy, of Tylney Hall Hotel, Rotherwick, whose suggestion led to me becoming "Happy Graham, Childrens Entertainer." And all the staff I met there, especially Suzy and Wendy, and the then manager Mr. Robinson. Who I thought was an excellent manager, a fair person who was very unfairly sacked. and at my other placements at "Crittal Windows", Braintree in Essex, The Black Swan in Helmsley, The New Ambassadors in London. And all those at "CLIP" in Wick and all others that I have worked with, from the Bingo halls and Ice Cream Kiosks, Woolworth's of Bridlington, to the Betting Shops of William Hills Bridlington & Mecca in Kenton, London, Marks & Spencers, at Brent Cross, with a hi to all at Colindale Snooker Club where I was a member.
Thankyou also to my sisters doctor, Dr. Robertson (or was it Robinson?), for overseeing my initial return to health.
And suggesting I return to entertainment as soon as possible. This is the life I'm best at, though there is much I also want to do and achieve. Thankyou to all those nurses and doctors who twice saved my life. Thankyou to all other doctors whom have treated me in that time. I hope to make your efforts worthwhile.
A very special mention too for my dentist, Alex, who helped rebuild my teeth as I tried to rebuild my life. Both tasks looked a major task. We both succeeded. And she helped me regain my confidence as she did so. Thankyou. Your new husband has a special lady on his hands. But actually… I need to sit in your chair again.. a couple of fillings have dropped out!
A BIG THANKYOU TO ALL WHO HAVE BOOKED, OR BEEN IN THE AUDIENCE OF ANY OF MY "HAPPY GRAHAM SHOWS OR DISCOS, AND THOSE WHO HAVE WORKED WITH ME ON ANY OCCASION.
But my final and most sincerest, heartfelt thanks, go to a very special female. Someone I met very young and watched her grow up. And she me. Always there by my side from tragedies & triumphs, and shared those moments with me. You were always loving and compassionate, always good to talk to. I wasn`t there when she died, a regret I will hold for life. But we did spend a last happy Christmas together and was the last I saw of her alive.
This CD is for you, my Old Faithful dog, "Trouble." I love you. You live on through your puppies, and their future offspring. But will live on always in my mind, until I join you.
I love you in death as I loved you in life.
"Always."