AL JARREAU IS HEALTHY AS A HORSE!!!!!!!!!!!

[Susan]

Thank Everybody for all your wishwes and prayers. We just wanted to let you know Alwin is GREAT; in fact he's better than ever! He' s out there now plowing the so. 40. he loves it, Can't get enough of it! I warn him about ticks and fleas, but he IS THE MAN! So No Worries! Really he's workin on the new CD and writing and writing some more. Truly I haven't seen him weite this much in years! Do you know he eats and partakes stuff thats so good for you but most people would gag? like amino acids, juices that are green,(yuck) echinacia golden seal and a bunch more! He always has actually liked that stuff! Bye bye for now, I wish I had that kind of fortitude, love Susan

[ShannonCat]

This is so wonderful to hear. Besides the incredible music he has given us Al has also been such a role model for being ageless and continuing to grow musically and creatively. taking care of one's health has to be part of this process but it's tough when burning the candle at both ends is more fun

Being a "boomer" fitness instructor/trainer who does not teach "boomer" classes gotta say that if you are going to be ageless you've gotta watch your nutrition and sleep occasionally (lol) Choking down green stuff (wheatgrass juice yuccccch) and taking your vitamins are a much better choice than being like our parents generation and spending their post - 50 years going to the Dr., taking meds, and talking about their various ailments. I've got a 70 year old in my boot camp class who can outrun most twentysomethings!

BTW re: the new album. This is the year of not playing it safe. BA is over...the door to creativity and excitement just opened back up big time

[tontontitou]

After Al left the Marseille hospital in France last summer, I had the chance to see him live in Hanau (Germany), and I was impressed by his voice. It was so powerful ! Just like a new Al Jarreau... And the last videos I saw on youtube confirmed to me that Al's voice (that I have never stoped listening to for the last 30 years) is strong and deep today. It will live a thousand years !

[Susan]

I Know you are SO correct, and so is he! I'm sorry.For the record I was just kidding, as I do so often with Alwin. I just wish I could tolerate that stuff easier, I don't promote poor dietary standards, but in fact I'm proud to say I've (we've) raised a 27 yr old that is Healthy as a Horse as well! thanks for calling me on it. i shouldn't even utter such things, really thankyou! love SusanJ

[Susan]

I hope I'm replying to the right person re: Al's strength vocally, I,m here to tell you! It's unreal! I got tricked into being on stage one night by our dear lead back up / duet vocalit Debbie Davis, I LOVE YOU DEBBIE ! long story short I ended up right next to Alwin and I'm shy so I put my arms around him, and my head on his chest ...... my lord the thunder coming from his chest!!!! STRONG!!!! wow! Strong he is and will remain foever He says " don't worry bout the mule goin blind, jus sit in the wagon and hold the line" Love Susan J

[mags4giants]

I have driven my family crazy for at least 25 years because I still have not seen Al Jarreau in person. I have several of his cassettes/CDs and never stop playing them. Every time he had come to the San Francisco Bay Area something prevented me from going to see him. I was especially mad when I heard that people I know had gone to see him about 20 yrs ago and neglected to tell me. I couldn't get anyone to go with me across our beautiful Golden Gate to Santa Rosa to see him, and that was the last time I heard he was nearby. I have also been worried about his health and so happy to hear he's healthy!!!!! I hope to be able to see him when he comes to Healdsburg. I'm going to hint around to my siblings how I'd love to see him as my birthday present which is 8 days after his appearance.

I am so glad I came to the message board and checked his schedule this morning....

Al Jarreau Fan Forever

Margarita
San Francisco
62 yrs old

[mags4giants]

I misquoted myself earlier. It has been more like 35 years that I've been talking about seeing Al Jarreau. I was listening to his CD on my way home yesterday and started to cry when Let Me Love You came on. I remember way back when I couldn't get enough of his "Teach Me Tonight".

I am SO excited feeling like a schoolgirl. Both my sisters and I are planning a sister-thing in August. They want to buy my ticket knowing it's my birthday wish. We'll have to find a place to stay overnight and just make a weekend out of it. All I know is that I can't wait to see him....If you see a tall brunette standing up, dancing and screaming.....you know who it is!!

Thank you for providing this message board!!

Margarita

[maurita]

I am so pleased to hear that our treasure Mr Jarreau is on the mend. Let us all be glad and wish continued health.

[mags4giants]

A good friend told me he had to cancel a concert due to health problems. I hope he takes care of himself and not overdo it! We got a date on August 11 at the beautiful Rodney Strong Winery in Sonoma Co in two months. I've waited 33 years to see him. Something's always come up, but I understand if Al Jarreau's sick. I might sound selfish but I hope he stays healthy for very long time!!! I'm SO excited I can't tell you. I listen to your CDs when driving. My daughter's father (who actually met Al Jarreau) is a musician and two days ago I received an Al Jarreau CD I didn't have..."Tenderness"....Wishing you the best!!!

[mags4giants]

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I can't tell you how excited I am....22 days left before I FINALLY get to see Al Jarreau!!