9th
& 10th August, 2008
New concerts announced!
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Photo by Jay Hagan,
7/12/08 Burbank, CA
A Thought for Today
Going your own way is fine but don’t
forget to occasionally take in the scenery.
TO BEGIN WITH
The weather here is worth smiling about but for those of you not so
lucky I won’t rub it in.
.ASK
ROD
TO PRINT OR NOT TO PRINT
Rod, I’m sure you must receive many letters and
E-mails, probably too many to answer, so how do you decide which ones to
print in Ask Rod? Aaron Scott
Dear Aaron, some weeks I get about 150 messages and at other times twice
as many. I try to keep up with as much of my mail as I can but life
often gets in the way and I’ve been known to fall behind and in many
cases, REALLY behind.
I usually print a letter when several people have asked variations on
the same question. Over the years I’ve learned that for every query I
get regarding a particular subject there are probably another five in
the works on the same topic. The whole purpose of Ask Rod is to put in
print the most asked and/or the most unusual questions.
I feel lucky that many of you drop by every week for Ask Rod but I know
that some only look in now and again so no matter how many times I tell
how to go about downloading my work, where to buy copies of “Listen to
the Warm” or where to learn about my concerts and appearances, every now
and again I have to repeat the process.
The whole thing can seem a bit self-serving and I apologize for that but
unfortunately, it is what it is. All My Best, Rod.
THE SHOW GOES ON
Rod, When will you be appearing somewhere? Soon I
hope, have loved all your books, poems and music for years, (some
signed) and I have seen you a few times, please appear somewhere soon.
Dana Segner
Dear Dana, Thanks for asking. Have only one gig scheduled for this year
& it takes place in Palm Springs in November. For details click on
"concerts". I appreciate your kind words & I hope this info helps. All
My Best, Rod
ORDERING STUFF
Rod, How do we order your albums? Barbara
Dear Barbara, Thanks for asking. My books and albums are available from
Stanyanhouse.com if you don't
see something you like write Ben at that address & he'll probably be
able to dig it up for you. Cheers, Rod
WE, WE
Hi Rod, in what album do you have the song We?
Thank you, Bob
Dear Bob, "We" hasn't made its way to CD yet but will soon. It is
featured on the following LP's:
Me Natalie (soundtrack)
Sold Out at Carnegie Hall
A Boy Named Charlie Brown & Other Film Songs
Live Across Australia & Around the World
Rod McKuen & Lisbeth List: Two Against the Morning
It may make the final cut and be featured on the all requests show in
Palm Springs in November because there have been several letters asking
that it be included. My version with Henry Mancini (who wrote the melody
for it) is scheduled for an upcoming CD but no firm release date for
that compact disc has been set yet. Thanks for asking Bob. Cheers, Rod.
(Forwarded from Ben at Stanyan House}
Years ago, I had every album Rod McKuen made and even have "We" engraved
in my wedding band because it was among our favorite songs. I would love
to get a CD with this song on it as an anniversary gift for my husband.
Can you tell me which one contains it? Thank you, Kathy Bender
Dear Kathy, Please see the above answer. When is the anniversary? Maybe
the powers that be can be talked into getting the CD with “We” out
earlier than planned. Meanwhile ‘Happy Anniversary’ in advance and
thanks for being there all these years. Warmly, Rod
COOKING WITH ROD
Dear Rod, You write a lot about cooking and I
gather you are a gardener too (apparently this year’s tomato crop was
spectacular). While your martini recipe can be found on a Safe Place to
Land are we likely to see any other menus or cooking hints sometime
soon? Ryan Bedford, London
Dear Ryan, Tomatoes have been beautiful and bountiful this year and
earlier this evening, before settling down in front of the TV to watch
the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, I had a delicious tomato and
watermelon salad. Both gardening and cooking are important in my life
and I do get requests for recipes now and again. Before too long I hope
to initiate an occasional Cooking With Rod feature. Anything that’s fun
and easy is certainly worth passing along. Cheers, Rod.
RM 8/8/08 First Publication
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