The Camel Guestbook

Thank you for visiting our site. We have closed the guestbook, but will leave this page available for viewing all the words of encouragement that have been offered to Andrew.

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Best wishes and come back to good health. You have to ... for yourself and for all of us...
Pawel Strag
Mielec, Poland -

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I really hope Andy will get well soon!! He's one of the greatest guitar players out there, a huge inspiration to me. When they played Ice live in Tilburg no one dared to speak, perfect silence except for the music, the same with 'for today'. Thanks for that! It's really sad to see anyone that sick, good luck with getting well Andy!
Dennis
Roosendaal, Netherlands -

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Andy, you are the best for ever.
Stephane
Strasbourg, France -

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I just hope everything is ok. All the best for Andy and the whole Camel family.
Mon
Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain -

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Andy and Susan, As I said before, you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Knowing you Andy, in 6 months you'll be writing again (if you aren't already). I'll be waiting to hear what the next "demo" has to offer.....just like Dust and Dreams; Still one of my fondest memories - ever. God Bless you both, Pam Stone (ex- Mrs. Greg Stone)
Pam Stone
San Jose, CA USA -

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My school-mates and I were huge Camel fans in the 70's. I've been looking at some of your videos on Youtube recently and only tonight found out that you are suffering. Absolute best wishes for a speedy recovery. You are a guitar, songwriting and performing hero to us all. love from Dave (and I'm sure all my prog rock mates from 1976 onwards!)
Dave Key
Walsall, UK -

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What is the most recent CD and DVD put out by Camel or its members ? Anyone e-mail me at fordjfun@sbcglobal.net , Thank You !!!
Lawrence Fundukian
Thornton, Illinois USA -

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Hi,Andrew. My big sister used to play Camel records among Yes,Moody blues,Elton John and Pink Floyd. These were my dreamtime music and my favourite was Camel. Now I got some Camel cds myself for recollecting innocent days...Thank you for beautiful music. Today some snow geese have been witnessed here in Japan. Isn't that fantastic? Get well,soon. I'll pray for you under the far away nothern sky. Kaori I'm keeping you in my thoughts Andrew, and sending Loads of Love and positive energy your way......... Jenny xxx
Jenny
England -

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hi guys, wishing you all the best. your guestbook is a mess. am a computer expert - if there is anything i can do to help (for free) pls contact me. my email is camel at crisp demon co uk email obscured because of the naughty people and bots out there.
Paul Fox
Camberley, Surrey, England -

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You will be in our thoughts and prayers, Andrew. Wishing you a speedy recovery. You are surrounded by love and support.
Baron Birtcher
Kona, HI USA -

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Hi Andrew, Remember me - I worked your inventory at Discmakers 'back in the day.' Anyway, my thoughts are with you, my man. The world is filled with people (and I know a couple personally)that have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. And I'm positive you will be one of them! Take care and Hi to you, Susan! GT geryt89@hotmail.com
Gery Tinkelenberg
Oakland, Ca USA -

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andy it is butch from hybrid cases. it has been an honor speaking to you every now and then , meeting you at nearfest, and being able to get you those road cases you needed .you are a gifted musician and great human being and I pray everything goes well for you . never give up!! my sincere thoughts and I hope we will talk again soon. the butchmeister
butch
long island , ny USA -

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The music of Camel has been with me for over 30 years and I still get a lot of inspiration from numerous tracks...favourites come and go...there's always something to suit my mood...wishing Andy all the very best for the future...and a special thanks to Susan for her constant support...keep the courage!
Andy Ambrose
Halesowen, UK -

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Your music is such a gift of life, may life give you back the strength to get through these coming weeks. :-)
Gabrielle Mäder
St.-Léonard, Switzerland -

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Andrew: I have been a steadfast fan since my senior year of 1973. I always look forward to new Camel releases. I have been saddened by the news of Peter Bardens death (my oldest son is named Peter) and now your recent poor health. My best regards to you and the speediest of recovery!!!! Take care, Rick
Richard Goebel
zephyrhills, fl USA -

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LONG LIFE FOR YOU AND YOUR SPLENDID MUSIC. WISHES OF GOOD HEALTH.QUICK RECOVERY AND NEW SONGS FOR US.
musso ,hugo
vitoria, es BRAZIL -

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Hi, Andy I wish you well for the future, and hope you overcome your problems. You music has been an inspiration for many.
Derek Cook
Blaenporth, UK -

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ALL the best wishes Andy,hope all goes well and you feel better very soon,we are all rooting for you God Bless JEFF
jeff thompson
sheffield, uk -

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Hey Andrew. What can I say? Camel's music has remained a solid rock in my life for the past 25 years now. Thanks to you and Susan for making Camel possible and never giving up the fight despite so many changes. I have thoroughlly enjoyed (and still do) all the music that Camel has produced over the years and I still find my way back to it on a regular basis. A very big THANK YOU for your efforts on releasing all the concert DVD's. As I have never seen the band perform live at all, it is a pleasure to see everyone in action. I very much look forward to the new DVD release soon! Good luck on your BMT and many well wishes and prayers to you and Susan in this difficult time. The family of Camel is behind you 100%! P.S. Thank you for all the autographs (cds, posters, etc.) - my brother is always jealous of that...
Kurt Ozog
Colorado Springs, CO USA -

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fondest memories of brilliant performances and mouldy vinyl in the loft now guiltily superceded by CD. best to you both, never let go!!!
andy prada
london, uk -

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Best of luck Andy with the transplant we will all be thinking about you ,just get better soon ! I will be looking out for updates take care now Steve B.
Steve Booth
Congleton Cheshire, England -

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Andy, You will always be my life long favorite musician. Coming from a musician myself of 30+ years, I hope you value these words. I pray for your well being before and after BMT and thank god Susan is in your life. Love you Brother!!
Vin DiLiddo
Magnolia, MA USA -

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Andy: What do you know of the Allman Brothers?
rick ruskell
Duluth, ga USA -

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Hi there/dear Andy, I do understand a litte bit of your illness, I think. I have been suffering from respiratory (lung) problems - sometimes a concert was a big offer for me. Now with good medicine my problems are mainly resolved. And as always as you told me from 'Rain Dances', 'music is the only way to tell you/me how you feel'! Well, that is for you. Let the music help you. Save you! And during that dark period of my life Your music (esp. Dust & Dreams) kept me on the right track! Be strong and return from your BMT in good health. Byebye, greetings from Holland. Coen (Dr. Coenobite), musician with Camel-addicted sound. Yes!
Coen Vrouwenvelder (alias Dr. Coenobite)
Leiderdorp, the Netherlands -

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Saw Camel, Capitol Theater NJ, they rocked the house. Best wishes & good health!
Andrew Walker
Randolph, NJ USA -

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i know your health will be back you will be fine like always and better
alisina
tehran, iran -

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A special encouragement for a speedy recovery to the great guitarist Andrew Latimer, my example and master for my music. Love from Salvatore and his band
Salvatore Rizza
Siracusa, Italy Europe -

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We want to let you we are thinking of you and asking all of our friends to join a prayer circle for you. Want to wish you a total and speedy recovery.
Ric Charles & Eve Diamond
Concord, CA USA -

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hello band camel iklook andy ward ik fog still. iklove that one andy ward drummer still for that oneman because ik pregnant day andy
p.lacroix
netherlands, USA -

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hope your recovery is speedy and complete.god bless and thank you, for all the great memories from your music.
dennis o'brien
new york, USA -

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Susan and Andrew, You have my very best wishes. Will contact you when I can. Keep strong ! You told me once that there isn't anything you can't overcome. This is true. Keep it in mind. Love Sandie
sandie doyle
Ipswich, England -

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ANDY, GET WELL SOON.... JUST PURCHASED YOUR "COMING OF AGE" DVD .. AWESOME STUFF, ESPECIALLY PART 2. BEST REGARDS.
JACK CLAYSON
KENT, ENGLAND -

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I whish you all the best Andrew and a fast improvement of your ealth, we want you with us for the next 100 years at least :) Roberto
Roberto
Roma, RM ITALY -

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Throughout my life from being 16 years old I am now 46, I have always returned to your music ,I had the pleasure of seeing you during the nude tour I think it was 82 or 83. I hope everything goes well for you next month as I am sure you have still got some wonderful music to unleash to the world.
mel McCart
sheffield, england -

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che bello il mio sito W LA TUNISIA
camel murgia
alessionaisa, ALN nomi -

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Andrew, All the best with the upcoming operation, no excuses now I want you back playing within 12 months and I will even come and play drums for you if you need someone to tap away in the back! Lots of Love, Steve x
Steve Reynolds
UK -

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My dear Andy, it was a shock to hear about your illness. I have been listening to your wonderful music for the last 26 years, collected all of your cds and dvds and also seen you live with Camel in Turin on September 2000, which was a dream come true. Hope you feel better soon, to enlighten our lives with your blessed gift, a soul like yours must go on forever. Fight it, and win, we will be there waiting for you as always. Truly yours, Vincenzo
Vincenzo Prestinenzi
ITALY, USA -

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Come on Andrew, Use everything you have to fight this. Your bravery and courage are, as your music has been, an inspiration. With your family and friends and fans, you can reach for the stars and touch them easily.like hundreds of others I will be thinking of you and Susan and watching out for the inevitable news of your speedy recovery.This guest book is just one way you can see the love and best wishes that you are surrounded with. A while ago now, you made my day, by taking the trouble to answer personally an e-mail I sent to you, followed by a post card from the U.S, again signed by you. I did.nt know at the time, but your health was cause for concern, but you still did that for me. Words can,t describe what that means to me. All the love in the world to you. Take great care and good luck with all the treatment you have. It WILL be worth it in the end. Ann Devaney. A fan of 35 plus years. xxxx
ann devaney
merseyside, uk -

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Hi Andy, I just read of your forthcoming operation and wish you all the best for that and for a speedy recovery! I have never seen you play live, so, as a great consolation, I watch pressure points from time to time, the music and performance never fails to move me! So get well soon, I'm looking forward to seeing you perform all those great songs one day on stage!!! Love to you and yours, Mel
Mel Hayler
Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire UK -

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Hi Andy. Once again I sit here and listen to LIES. (your song). I could just sit and listen to it for hours and hours. I can't believe that anyone can write something like this. It's just so unbelivably fantastic. As i have said in previous notes me and my father have listened to you probably more than a lot of other people who writes here. I guess he (my father) thinks of himself as the biggest Camel fan in the family, but I¨'m startin to disagree, because I'm a gigantic fan of all Camel ever written. Just don't get worse, get a lot better and bewitch me with your music once again! Hope I hear a lot more new albums from you!
anton larsen
hommelvik, norway -

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Dear Andrew, I'm 17 years old, my father gave me the CDs from Camel. I like it very much, I think Camel is one of the best progressive band which had the world ever seen. I heard about your bad health condition, I wish you good luck for your fight against your illness. My dream is, to see you live in Germany, for me it will be the first time. All the best Timo
Timo Riedel
Rösrath, Germany -

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Hi Andy, hi Susan, thank You for the news. Let us have new hope for a better future. We all need the inspiration, feelings, emotions of Andy´s (Camel) music All the best from an old Camel fan in Germany Horst
Horst-W.Riedel
Rösrath, Germany -

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been a huge fan from the beginning, hope all goes well for you.
russell watt
newmarket, UK -

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I hope this message gets through to Andrew and Susan...because there is quite some rubbish in the guest book...unfortunatly. I hope you guys will hang in there because problems with health is never something to be happy with. I also want you to understand that my thoughts are with you all the time and therefore i also hope that the healing process after the surgery will be good and hopefully, quick. I am also looking forward to the upcoming release of the new moondances DVD...if there is more in the archives...put it out on DVD. (please) As a fan i also understand that you can't write anyone in person but i do hope that you will read the messages posted here so that you know our thoughts are with you, Andrew and Susan. In the beginning i had good hope there with be a little Camel tour somewhere on this globe, but after reading about the illness...just forget it for this moment...get into good strenght and health because that is the most important thing at this moment...and by bringing us DVD's and maybe CD's with alternate recordings or live concerts we will be happy as well... Greetings and kind regards, peter from The Netherlands
peter van noort
Vianen, Netherlands -

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sorry to read that you are unwell been a fan since the early days and always look forward to new works i wish you well for the future and look forward to more music good luck and may your god watch over you...
howard
kent, uk -

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Keep fighting Adrew. You are a milestone to me. Don't Give up "if you know you and the enemy you will win all batles" Sun Tzu
Rui Vilela
Aveiro, Portugal -

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Dear Mr. Latimer, the first time I attended a Camel concert was in Paradiso, Amsterdam. It was simply brilliant. When you said it was your last I couldn't believe it... Please let me hear you play once more! I wish you strength and a speedy recovery.
Stefan
Germany -

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Andy I was just made aware of your situation. The only thing I can do is to think of you. I do when I listen to your music but now “Ice” will have a total other meaning. Please come back to us soon. Michel Montréal, Québec, Canada
Michel S. Taillefer
Montréal, Québec Canada -

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Andy, Who We Are is the best love song ever written. EVER. If I had a dollar for every time I listened to it, sang to it, or cried to it, I’d send every dollar to you to help you now. I can’t say I Can Feel Your House From Here; only you know how you feel. I can, however, tell you how all Camel fans feel - we love you and we want you healthy. Remember you are not alone. BMTs are successful. And we, your adoring audience, will be right here wishing you well. Emily Dickenson said, “love can do all but raise the dead”. We are sending our love to you because… We were meant for each other We will help one another And it really won’t matter at all Who we are.
Karen Fox
Holland, MI USA -

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Thanks for the pleasure your music has given me over the years. One of my favourite guitarists (up there with dave Gilmore). Best wishes for the future and good luck.
Tony Baker
Co Durham, UK -

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Here's wishing Andy all the very best for his treatment; all at ProgArchives (www.progarchives.com) are rooting for you m'man. Very Best Wishes Jim
Jim Garten
LONDON, UK -

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Hi Andy, Wishing you the very best of luck with your forthcoming treatment and that you soon return to good health. Many thanks for all the years of wonderful music you have given me. Sincere wishes to you and yours now and in the future. Take Care Man! Ross.
R Melville Dawson
Kinross, Scotland -

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Hi Andy, Hope you have a successful bone marrow transplant, and you're feeling 100%. Thank you Susan for the very nice letter about Andy. Camel music has been a wonderful gift to me. Best wishes, Jeff
Jeff Mangelsdorf
La Jolla, CA USA -

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Very best of luck for your forthcoming operation, Andy. Our thoughts are with you. We hope to see you fully restored on the "Retirement Sucks!" UK tour in a year or two!
Charlie
Birkenhead, UK -

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My hero!
Roar
Harstad, Norway -

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look andy ward camel band ik tattoo camel boby you band my heart open music
carino 31 @casema.nl
dutch, USA -

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I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE OTHER COMENTS... THE BEST FOR YOU ANDY. YOU ARE THE BEST... My, Three Wishes, for you
Leyla
Argentina, -

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Me again. When I added my comment all the virus stuff vanished.................I love computers , don't you love computers ? Good luck guys !
Geoff Comber
Bourne, Lincs UK -

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I'd just like to wish Andy and Susan all the courage they will need to face whatever is coming to them. Oh , and I don't think you've fixed the virus in the guestbook !
Geoff Comber
Bourne, Lincs UK -

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I've seen Camel 3 times (Rain Dances, Breathless and ICSYHFH tours) got nearly all of your records over the years and am inspired by how you have kept Camel going. I've loved your most recent recordings. Your best music is still ahead of you! Get well soon and get back in the recording studio!
Phil H
Melbourne, Australia -

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Dear Mr. Latimer, Thank you for all the great music over the years. You sent me a signed copy of your "Nature of the Beast" years ago when it was mailed to us in print form. I cherish it as I do all of the music and video that Camel has given we fans over he years. You are in our prayers and we look forward to a re-born guitarist in the future. Aloha to you and yours!! LONG LIVE ANDY AND CAMEL!!!
Marc R. Davis
Honolulu, HI USA -

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Ta muchly for all the great music! Wishing you well and thinking of you.
Julian
Warwickshire, UK -

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Andrew Best of luck with the transplant and thanks for some great music hope it all goes well and you are fighting fit soon
Tony
County Down, Northern Ireland -

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HI Andy & Susan We have already left a message on your guestbook but with your latest news we must add some more.In November we will be thinking of you both and hope all goes well.We hope this message can add to your stength.Please could you keep us informed when possible of Andys progress OUR VERY BEST WISHES P.& S. Allsop
Peter & Sheila Allsop
UK -

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Andrew, I'm a great fan of your work. When I read about your condition, I went to this page to wish you the best. I don't have doubts that you will be ok, because of all the love that you gave to us (your fans) with all your passion and your great talent on the guitar. Thanks for so many beautifull songs over the year, and as we say in Argentina: "Fuerza Andrew!!!!"
Ariel Loza
Capital Federal, Buenos Aires Argentina -

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For all the hours and years of fantastic music - Thank you Andrew & good luck!
John D
Oslo, Norway -

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Good luck Mr.Andy Latimer. Don't worry, we are waiting as soon as possible. Alan
Alan Novia
Milan, mi Italy -

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Andrew and band, I have been a Camel fan since the 70's and still say Rain Dances is the best album made at that time. Elke still gives me chills. The band was so under regognized but I must have turned on many many people through the years and they have in turn become Camel fans. The albums will never get old or dated because the vocals and song writing was so brilliant. I recently traveled to England and picked up the most recent Nod cd and its terrific. I wish they would have used the heavy english accent on more recordings. I will always have a fondness in my heart for CAMEL. One Christmas I gave Rain Dances to all of my family members and I think they still recall. I also think I can See Your House From here had the first techno song ever Remote Romance. What a great band. LOVE YOU ALL cheers, mail@billthon.com
Bill Thon
Los Angles, CA USA -

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i am a haematology biomedical scientist so i know about andrews condition.i first saw camel in liverpool suppotrting barclay james harvest,caught up with them again just after pete left on the breathless tour and followed again to southport on the stationary traveller tour .what a player and songwriter andrew is.deservedly mentioned in the hallowed "guitarist" magazine and should be classified alongside some of our more well known axe wielders.mournful tone that cries to you,get well soon andy .i am coming back to see once again.
keith skinner
chester, uk -

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Hello Andy, I just want to say you, very simply, that we still need to live great emotions thanks to your wonderful music, so keep the faith and be strong as you've always been. Soon you'll be ready to bring your guitar and gift us you own great abilities again. Best of luck!
Francesco Ferrua
Carcare, Savona ITALY -

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God be with you during this hard journey. And our pryers will be with you. And thanks for the greatest music of all times that is a lifetime of inspiration and great memories.
JL Aguirre
USA -

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I wish that all these people who write all the awful spams will go to hell right now!
Camel Fan
Israel -

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Andrew I bumped into cupcake last saturday and we talked about old times i told him that i had selfishly upset the apple cart. however i have dealt with my excess problem and want you to know that my love and friendship has never realy changed and wish you all the success for your BMT love setters
fatneck (setters)
winchester, UK -

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Hi Andy Hope the years of pleasure you and your music has given me in some way finds it back to you in my best wishes for a quick and complete recovery. Chris
Chris
Hampshire, England -

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hope you'll get better, we love you here in Tel-aviv. all the best. wish you well.
Gilad
Tel-Aviv, Israel -

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Oh Andy. You have been my guiding light for decades - always providing me with strenght and inspiration. You are nothing short of a musical genious and the way you play the guitar goes straight to my heart. You should know that your passionate music is the thing that moves me the most emotionally in life. It's so full of passion and honesty that it moves me to tears. There's no words to THANK YOU for all you have given me and your legions of fans worldwide. You are also such a fantastic composer! Please, keep fighting this. You will overcome this Andy! I send all my positive vibes to you and you are always in my prayers. I love you Andy!! My best wishes also to Susan! You are fantastic! Love from a loyal Swedish Camel fan
Niklas Berg
Karlstad, Sweden -

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many times while I was listening to your music, I prayed for you andrew, because no one, NO ONE could ever compose what you did. camel's the best music group ever!
Farzad Ghanei
Tehran, Tehran Iran -

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Nice to meet you. I underwent the operation on the breast cancer in May, and excised its both chests. It is recovering little by little by encouraging surrounding people now. You must not be defeated at the sickness either. The fight with the sickness must be not in a hurry and be slowly sanative though thinks becoming length. A fan all over the world expects your return. Moreover, the thing that comes to Japan is waited for a long time. I'm sorry. Sentences might be strange because it is not good at English.
Masae
Tokyo, Japan -

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Hello Andrew! Just wanted to tell you that we in Nikolaev, Ukraine and San Francisco Bay Area love your music. Please get healthy and thank you for the world that you gave to me and to others. G-d bless you! Sasha from Nikolaev, Ukraine and San Francisco, California
Sasha
San Francisco, CA USA -

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i wish you the best andrew greetings Dies
dies van pelt
Roterdam, ZH The netherlands -

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Dear Andrew & Susan, We hope Andrew get well soon. We pray your operation go well. We can sing in chorus Camel's songs again.
CAMEL FAN CLUB JAPAN - MASASHI
Tokyo, JAPAN -

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I was very sad when I read of Andrew's health problems. I really like to share with you these difficult moments and open quwstions and worries of tomorrow. I have had so many great moments during my life when listening Andrews' solos and music. Andrew has given me hope and light when things have gone bad. Since 1980 I have been your fan. You have been my band. And you are my band. If I'd get a similar problem now than Andrew has got - I'd certainly go and find Camel's music to encourage me and be with me through difficult times. Today I'm a vicar in my congregation in Finland. Today I pray for You all and especially for Andrew. I pray to God that his Good will happens. Thank you for all. I'll be waiting for good news before christmas.
Mr. J-P. Haavisto
Kankaanpää, Finland -

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I want to wish Andrew Latimer a full and speedy recovery. After all, Andrew, you still have so much more to give of your musical genius. Never let go!
Simon Whild
Oaken, S.Staffs UK -

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I'm thinking of you Andrew, positive energy coming your way - Get well soon. I look forward to the new DVD. Best wishes Steve
Steve Smith
Worthing, UK -

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Our thoughts are with you Andy. Thanks for all the great music (that I have only just discovered despite being a prog rock fan for over 30 years!). In Susan's words: "Never give a day away, live for today". All the best.
Mike Goodman
Gosford, NSW Australia -

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Andrew and Susan, you have proven to be a strong couple, made stronger by each other. In the past, as well as now and forever, all of our thoughts are with you in hard times and good. Music, well music. Your gift to us has always been appreciated and also will get us through our own hard times. Thank you. Be strong, be brave, and ha ha "keep a stiff upper lip" eh what.
Don Horton
Hollister, CA USA -

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To Andy, I wish you the best! Your music and especially your guitar playing have been a profound inspiration on me for many years. I'm sending you the most healthy energy I got, hope you can feel it! Get well! Matt Benson
Matt Benson
Rochester, MN USA -

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Dear Andrew, Me and all your brazilian fans are praying for your recovery. Faith in God ! We are waiting for the next Camel's album...
Luiz Eduardo Vaz
Rio de Janeiro, RJ BRASIL -

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Andrew and Susan, I send you both my very best wishes during this difficult time. I hope all goes well with the BMT and look forward to reading the news that all is well. Your undoubted love will keep you strong. KeithieW XXXXXXX
KeithieW
London, UK -

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Well!!!! Something this way Andy was waiting! The transplant i believe that is the better. I wish all the best of the universe for you, and those who surround you. We create a positive environment, and all the good energies at all time. Please, put the diary and the letters, in translation to the Spanish also... for example; my english is not very good..haha To many people they liked it... PLEASE READS THIS. A KISS FOR ALL!
Ema
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Sei stato capace di tenere in vita questo gigantesco gruppo, lo hai reso grande più che mai.. You Can Win, Andy. Italy loves you..
Giacomo
Oleggio, Italy -

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Dear Andrew & Susan, Greetings from your Irish pal. Life's challenges are set to make us overcome and be made of strong stuff. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as I have a special connection with the main guy. Take care.
Pat Dillon
Dublin, Ireland -

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hi everyone. i've been a part of the camel family for over 30 years and proud to know the future is still coming,one hump and hurdle at a time.andy thanks for everything thru the years. i wish i was the donor.good health. barry
barry lanzarotta
pasadena, ca USA -

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We're keeping the positive vibes flowing!
Kevin C. Delahanty
Newburyport, MA USA -

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Hope all goes well in November Andy. Looking forward to Camels ‘We’re Over It’ Tour!! Hopefully next year.
Graham Lines
St Albans, Herts UK -

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Bon courage a toi Andy et a tes proches. Je n'ai pas de doutes que tu reviennes nous donner du plaisir sur scene tres vite. Amities.
Michel SADY
Vieux Pont en Auge, 14140 FRANCE -

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Andrew, I first heard your music 26 years ago, loved it then and still love it. Your guitar and voice are so touching and hauntingly beautiful. I hope you are feeling well, and I wish for you the happiness and warm feelings that you have given to me and all your fans over the years.
Jim Newman
kittanning, pa. USA -

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I hope you will get better soon, Andy. This will not be an easy time for you, but hopefully it will comfort you to know that there are a lot of fans that still love your music and enjoy it every day. I still remember your last concert in Rotterdam, where you played tracks from A nod and a wink that I really love like Squigely Fair and For Today. Songs that are great and make me feel happy when I am down. Hopefully there will be a dvd/cd with one of these last concerts. I will definitely buy the Moondances one ! I wish you all the best and stay alive, I want to hear more of your music soon ! Love, René
René Kaptein
Leiden, Netherlands -

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Dear Andrew ;) I still have fond memories of Camel's gigs in Oslo in the seventies. All the best to you for a speedy recovery. Hope to see you again sometime. Bless !
Kjell Sandersen
Porsgrunn, Norway -

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your music has been given me so many great moments. I hope that all that good you have given to all your audience worldwide returns to you in good health.
Hugo Hernandez
Burlington, ON Canada -

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I have been a fan of your music for 26 years. Some of the best times in my life has had your music as the soundtrack. Thank You for the many many wonderful moments. When I read of your illness I was overwhelmed with sadness. I then realized whilst listening to Rain Dances that you will make it through your journey. CAMEL Music is some of the most healing music there is. You must now take your creative energy and turn it inward. Trust in your spirit. All of your many friends and fans are praying for you. Best Wishes to you Andrew. Your fans are looking forward to your recovery.
Alan Flint
San Diego, Ca USA -

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Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Your fans love you.
Moorglade
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Andy- My best wishes to you as you face the challenge of the BMT procedures and subsequent recovery. You've given me great joy over the years with your music and it remains an honor I'll never forget to have worked with you on staging the Camel gig at NEARfest in '03. Susan- Keep being that rock for Andy! Janice sends you her regards as well. Peace, Rob
Rob LaDuca
Zeeland, MI USA -

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Dear Andrew & Susan... I wish you the very best in your up-coming BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant). I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. As I indicated in a previous message I have a number of chronic illnesses and your music has been very soothing and uplifting. If I had the opportunity to do, as you are going to do with the BMT, have a medical procedure to help improve your quality of life, I would jump at it! Better to burn out than to fade away. Best wishes and I'll look forward to hearing some new music in a couple of years. Your fans won't forget you!Take care and good luck! Steven Stehouwer
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Andrew , and the rest of Camel during our time on Earth we can only give so much of ourselves in such a short period of time and with that i say thank you Andrew and Camel for all you have given your fans ..You have done for music what many others only wish they could have done..Thank you once again...Lanny Canady..Lakewood,California
Lanny Canady
Lakewood, CA USA -

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Just recently discovered Camel music and have acquired several recordings - thank-you for the exceptional music. I also wish you al the best with your health. You are never fully dressed without a smile!
Andrew Glennon
Cheshire, UK -

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Andy!!I wish you the best. Hope you recover very soon, i shall pray for yoy!!
Ed de Koff
The Haghue, Holland -

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Wish you the very best of everything... Keep on playing... see you soon in São Paulo
roberto lugatto
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Warriors will never loose, heads up and I will see you again here in são paulo. Susan take care of these guys 'cause you're strenght in these BOYS veins. Good luck to all. Lu Cat
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Hi Andrew, the journey with you and Camel over the last 30 years or so has been exilarating, enjoyable and so memorable and I look forward so much to future releases. Wishing you (and Susan) all the best for a speedy post-operative recovery
Terry Smith
Burntwood, UK -

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Andrew best wishes for a speedy recovery keep your chin up! Your music has been quite inspirational for me over the years. I started listening in '72 and have never stopped! ~Joe
Joe Kruger
Williamson, NY USA -

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My prayers are with you. Get well soon, Andy. There's so much more wonderful music to come from you yet.
Eddie Back
Lowestoft, UK -

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Thank you for the update Susan.....keep us posted on how things are going. Andy has a lot of fans throughout the world. He is one of the best friends that I have never met. I have spent countless hours over the last 30 years listening to Camel, and hope to hear new releases in the future. I pray that the bone marrow transplant is a success and Andy is able to return to the health he once knew and provide us with music for years to come. Hang in there, and know that there are legions of fans worldwide that are thinking about you. Rob
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first saw camel in 1979 at the roxy in hollywood. was totally blown away by the intense spiritual quality of this fine progrock. the sheer talent of this band was mesmerizing!! five years ago icould not believe my eyes wheni saw this ad in the LAweekly "progrock legends at the troubadour". i have been to many progrock concerts but this one left me and everyone in the audience breathless. camels music has given me and continues to give me inspiration in my everyday life. Andy may god bless you in your trials. get better soon! one of your number one fans, MARTIN
martin e gray
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Andrew and Susan, We are just dropping by to send our very best to you both. We pray that the bone marrow treatment is successful and that Andrew gets back to good health soon. Warm regards, Bill & Billi
Bill & Billi Mazur
Reedley, CA USA -

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I'm a great fan of yours and i wish all you need for a quicker restablishment...i'm an énergétic doctor in France who utilise a new technic for the patients who have understood that all pathologies have an origine,émotional and mental.Don't hésitate if you need help and précisions. And don't be affraid,i'm not a freak of médecine,charlatan or member of some obscure sectes...all my thougths and support. savarino.eric91@wanadoo.fr
Eric Savarino
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God's speed for a healthy recovery, Andrew. I look forward to your next albums.
Dave Spruce
Staffs, UK -

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Wishing you 100% sucess in the operation. I have been unwell myself for some time and your music has allways lifted me and helped me through. Hope this wish in some small way helps you.
Ken Neale
Herts, England -

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Best wishes for your health and I hope that you will further make remarkable good songs for the rest of your life. Excuse my bad english and please come back to (music)life as soon as you can. Greetings from Germany Bernd
Bernd Solger
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Lots of love and best wishes Andrew!
Rowan
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Be strong Andy. I send you all my love and hope!
Alex Cabanillas
Azuaga, Ba Spain -

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Andy, I first saw you on stage in the mid-seventies. Thirty years later and I am still avidly listening to Camel. Thank you for so much beautiful music (a rarity in today's musical climate). As I tell my own patients, a big part of coming out on top with any illness is having a positive attitude, being as happy as possible and perhaps above all having the support and encouragement of those around you. My thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery. I look forward to hearing more fantastic music and seeing you on stage in the near future. Best regards Robaire Beckwith
Robaire
Nantglyn, Wales -

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Hi Andy and Susan, Really sorry to hear about your illness Andy, hope you're soon on the road to recovery. Also hope the move back to the UK went well and maybe catch up with you both some time? Chris and small dog send lots of love too. All the best, Martin Orford
Martin Orford
Bishops Waltham, Hampshire UK -

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I wish you all the best and hope you will soon feel better. Hope to see you once more on stage in Holland! Peter
Peter
Zevenbergen, Holland -

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hi susan , i'm someone who love Andrew Latimer , maybe he ll never imagine that he have fans in Egypt , i ll pray for him to be in good health , i cant imagine life without camel
khaled
cairo, egypt -

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Dear Andrew and Susan: I have been with you since The Snow Goose and my days as a teenager back home in England. I wish you both love and peace at this difficult time. Sncerely, Steve
Stephen Clarson
Cincinnati, OH USA -

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Get well soon Andrew. Nice to meet you and Susan at The Stables Milton Keynes on the last tour. Look forward to the next CD release. Never let go!
Mike Harris
London, UK -

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This is for Andrew Latimer; I have never known a musician who pured such great amounts of emotion into the music the way you did and do. You will always be the special one. You made yourself immortal, then the music you wrote, sang and played is eternal and will be heard by our children and their children. Get healthy soon. Shobeir, born in the year of Moonmadness.
Shobeir
Shiraz, Pars Iran -

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What an incredible guitarist! It is amazing the amount of your soul that bleeds through into your music. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Peace!
Eric Schulte
Breese, Illinois USA -

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Andy I'm sorry to hear about your ill health and wish you all the very best. Your guitar playing is the only guitar playing that always gets the hairs standing up on the back of my neck. Not one of the top guitarists anyone can name can get close to that. I last saw you live at the Waterfront in Norwich a few years ago and your solos gave me the biggest high I've for decades. All the very best, Richard.
Richard Ball
Norfolk UK -

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Your music has been a presence in my life for so many years. See you live in Madrid in 2003 was a dream come true. So, all the best and fast recovery to full health. NEVER LET GO!
Andy
Portugal -

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all my family listen camel. is the best band forever. feeling = latimer, guitarist = latimer. you are incredible andrew. with your songs, sometimes cry.. the music, really, is fabulous, transmits thinks..special thinks. speccialy camel.. some songs... ohh, is so much... in this moment, i listen lawrence.. all the positive energy for you Andy. you made great influence marked in the music, specially in the guitar. i'm 15 years old, and i play the guitar.. when i discovered camel, i never imagine was going to be so much. My dream is listen you live.. see you personally..is another think in the world.. oh, Thanks for all Andy. Do not forget Argentine
emiliano
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Hello Andy, To you - all the best towards returning to full health. To you and your band members of the years - you are simply the best guitarist I have heard when it comes to making it sing the way you bend the strings. You are a master. I am hopeful that you will be able to continue to play for as long as you live and never let age stop you. I purchased both of you DVD's(autograpghed) and was hoping some day to see something come of your jam session at the end of the first DVD. Thanks for all of your music as it has been a part of my life since first hearing Moonmadness back in 1976. It has been a part of my life since and I will take it with me up to my last breath. My very best regards and my energy to you for your health, Grant Fleury gjfleury@sympatico.ca
Grant Fleury
Sudbury, Ont Canada -

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Andy - Your music has always been an inspiration to me. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Eric Porter
Saratoga, NY USA -

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Mr. Latimer, I was at NEARFest the year that you played. It was a fantastic concert and I was truly inspired. I liked Camel before, but since that concert I became a fan. You are definitely a musical inspiration. Get well soon and come back to NEARFest. Best wishes, -Victor
Victor
Birmingham, AL USA -

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Hi Andy, Hope you're on the road to recovery soon. I'll look forward to the next Camel album when you're feeling better. I'm sure you can match the excellence of A Nod and a Wink. All the best, Paul
Paul
Middlesbrough, Uk -

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Andy, Since 1970 I have seen many gigs including most of the world's best known sophisticated bands many times(Zep, Yes, Floyd, Genesis etc). I am a member of the UK Classic Rock Society, and the gig you played for us at Rotherham in 1997 was one of the best musical experiences I have known. Seeing such musicianship and energy at such close quarters (only a few feet away) was fantastic. It left me, a sober serious 42 year old, on a high for weeks. Thank you, and my very best wishes for your recovery.
Neil
Lincoln, UK -

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hello andy, i'm a great fan of you and the band. i hope you get better soon. i saw you playing in vlissingen and in my oppinion you are the best gitarist ever .i hope you come soon to holland again.greetings to your wife and band.
m de rijk
walsoorden, Netherland -

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We offer our prayers for your health (Andy). Reading Susan's words is encouraging even for us from a distance. Such wisdom expressed with aplomb is a gift from heaven. Keep pushing forward. Do not fear. Continue to be the inspiration yo have been to the world. Be Blessed... Looking forward to the next studio album.
Ismael Roberto
Yabucoa, PR USA -

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Andrew & Susan - Thinking of you during these difficult times - 'Slow Yourself Down' - thanks for the music and all the best for the future...
Graham
Northampton, England -

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Andy, You are one of my greatest inspirations. Your composing and solo improvisations led by the mesmorizing warm guitar sound is so moving and special unlike anything else out there. I always think of your career as a big journey - visiting and mixing many styles of music with great success - rock, fusion, classical, pop ,and even new age in Nude (a real favourite!). You've been a real "Camel" in the music desert for so long, always maintaining your incrdible feel. We here in Israel have formed a Camel tribute band, and are playing around 25 Camel tunes at the moment from all albums up to Nude, and it feels great doing it. The latest news really shocked me. So I really hope we hear good news from now on. I join everyone in saying: never let go!
Yonatan Doron
Rishon Lezion, Israel -

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Dear Andy! You Know - all is in your hands. You 're able to be 100 % healthy.Believe. And We all know, you know it. We'are waiting for new album. Don't forget it.
Bohdan
Cieszyn, POLAND -

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Dear Andy, NEVER LET GO. youre music is my light and guidenes. get well soon
Ya'ara
Reut, Israel -

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Dan
Leamington, Warwickshire Great Britain -

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Andy! The guitar is a sensitive lady in your hands, and she always cry. Listening to the Lawrence ending solo, the best ever note selection on earth, while crying to death, I can’t believe it is a human being’s composition. Andy tell us your secrets! Here in Iran/Tehran, there is a coffee shop in Tochal mountain, playing Rajaz all the time. Even for this mountain and its tired mountaineers you shouldn’t stop. World is waiting for unborn masterpieces in your mind. Do not stop! Best wishes to you and Susan,
Pasha Golshani
Tehran, Iran -

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andy, wherever you are and whatever you're doing, always remember that you're one of my favourite musicians and what you did with camel during the last 35 years will always be an inspiration and a milestone for me. and for thousands of camel fans all over the world. YOU'RE GREAT!!!
massimo
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Andrew, your writing and musicianship has inspired the musician in both of us, and changed our vision of what music can be - be strong and let positive energy flow. All our Best!
Robert and Christina
Loveland, CO USA -

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Dear Andy, It seems news of your health problems reached me a bit late. In any case, I will be thinking of you and playing Camel as often as possible. It was great having you in the US, but glad you are back home! I wish you strength and productive writing sessions!
Jed Levin
New York, NY USA -

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Dear Andy, Please know you are appreciated and loved all over the world. Your music has always been a great oasis for me. All the best.
David
NJ USA -

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Hi Andy. Once again I sit here and listen to LIES. (your song). I could just sit and listen to it for hours and hours. I can't believe that anyone can write something like this. It's just so unbelivably fantastic. As i have said in previous notes me and my father have listened to you probably more than a lot of other people who writes here. I guess he (my father) thinks of himself as the biggest Camel fan in the family, but I¨'m startin to disagree, because I'm a gigantic fan of all Camel ever written. Just don't get worse, get a lot better and bewitch me with your music once again! Hope I hear a lot more new albums from you!
Anton Larsen
Hommekvik, Norway -

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Dear Andrew and Suzan, I wish you all the power, wishdom, blesses, luck and help to walk this stoney road. And I hope we can talk about later in good health.
Peter (Radio Aalsmeer) Boogaard
Zwanenburg, Netherlands -

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Even here in the tropics we're with you 100%. Get well and Never let Go! Max
Max Furrer
Caracas, Venezuela -

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Dear Andy My prayers are with you. I hope you'll get well soon and continue writing, singing and playing.
Efe
Ankara, Turkey -

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I will pray for ur well being Andrew. A HERO like you is born once in a lifetime. God Bless Ya
Avinash
Bangalore, KA INDIA -

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Dear Susan and Andrew, from Argentina, we are all stay with you. We hope the best for you, please hand up and wait for you in the future. Best regards.
Pablo
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Dear Andrew, since I got my first Camel album, thirty years ago, when I as 15, Camel has been the musical experience of my life. All my love and support to you my friend, for I cannot express in words what you have given to me.
augusto
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Dearest Andy, I won't beat about the bush, at the ripe old age of 47 I have grown up with Camel and possess every sinew of music you have legally released and to this day I manage to turn someone's ear now and again. Thanks to you although I now have a respectable job, in my youth I can honestly say it was down to you and Steve Hillage that I first dabbled in the beautiful world of brain enhancing substances and I wouldn't change a thing. You must get better and you will. Mark. x
Mark Gobin
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Susan - many thanks for the update. I'm thinking of you both and sending you all my love and best wishes. Please keep us up to date with Andy's operation. It would be nice to know the approximate date, so I can keep him in my thoughts and prayers. I know I'm here in Belgium, but if I can help with anything for CP I'd be a willing volunteer! You have my details on file – please don’t hesitate to ask!
Tim Evans
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Best wishes I have enjoyed Camel music for longer that I can remember, and I will continue enjoying your music. I am patient waiting for your recovery so another album can be made for us hear new sides of Camel music. Don't give up, know that you have thousands of friends.
Arno Larsen
Kristiansand S, Norway -

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Andy, May you find the inspiration in overcoming your disease that you have given others over so many years. I remember the tears of joy you gave me at Reading Festival in the rain 30 years ago. I wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to the next 30 years of beautiful Camel music.
Ian Finch
London, UK -

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The best music band of all times. Mr. Latimer i wish you luck in your surgery and hope to see awesome melodies again. Just speak from your heart.
Onur Baysal
Istanbul, TURKEY -

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Dear Andy and Susan, I am convinced that you will find the strength to overcome this difficult period that is lying ahead of you. Never let go........
Hans Schilleman
Wassenaar, ZH The Netherlands -

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I have been enlightened by your art since the 70s, and I still think your playing is a gift for us all. Please do feel better soon, I know its hard to fight a chronic illness. (I have one also) Rajaz is a favorite. Love to you and yours,,, Cori
Corinne Johnson
Big Lake , ak USA -

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My best to you and Susan, your music means so much to me.
Barrie Deatcher
sherwood park, AB Canada -

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Dear Andy I know you are a strong and positive man, so I am sure you will overcome fast, also you have the best support you can have: Susan. We are expecting your comeback to México.
Miguel Angel Pichardo
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Hello Andy and all on call, May all the good that your music has brought, flow back to you in battling this disease. You're in my thoughts... All the best, Marcel
Marcel H
Nijmegen, Netherlands -

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Hello Andy and Susan, i wish you to feel better as fast as possible, and i'm glad to see that so many and different people on the planet can dream with your music and i feel that it is one solution to make people closer than they can be. Your music is a common way of life for so many differnet people, and it's over all politics considerations and it's an hope for the future of the planet. Your music is a bridge across everyone and i like it. Excuse my bad english but i'm a french doctor that appreciate you since 30 years Kind regards Erick - Nice - France
Erick
Nice, France -

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Andrew, your music gave inspiration and happiness to many. I wish you the same. Our hopes and prayers are with you.
GM
CA USA -

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Best wishes to everyone at CP from all of us at Expose Magazine. We're all wishing Andrew a speedy recovery and return to active status (glad to hear you're doing it more on *your* terms this time around). Everyone knows there's still some great music in the tank, Andrew -- we can't wait to hear it! Cheers!
Paul Hightower
San Jose, CA USA -

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Andrew, your music has meant much to me in my lifetime, and I hope and pray that you will begin to feel better soon. Much love and blessings to you on a speedy recovery and to your family. Love Charles
Charles "Thekouderwunz" Alvarez
Bronx, NY USA -

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Camel's performance, and Andy's playing in particular, at NEARfest in 2003 literally made me weep. Thank you so much. Never let go.
Cliff
Jacksonville, FL USA -

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Hey Andy, Never let go... your music is eternal.
Chris Oldenhof
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands -

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Thanks for everything Andy and Susan, wishing you all th every best for the procedure and a full and speedy recovery. You've given me so much for so long, if there's anything I can do for you then please shout.All our love from the Fielders
Alan Fielder
Southampton, England -

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Andy - It's 30 years ago this week since I first saw you live, on the Rain Dances Tour - Colston Hall, Bristol - my first gig, and still fresh in my memory today. I sincerely wish you a successful and speedy recovery - and thanks for all the live memories!
Nick
London, UK -

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Dear Andrew, All the best to you. I will play your fantastic music with the hope that your health will soon be better.
Gert-Jan
the Netherlands -

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Hi Andy & Susan, Thank you very much for the update of Oct. 10 th. We were really wondering how you were doing. You 'll be in our thoughts always and we will give you our strenght. We're sure you will be ok, we wish we could do more for you. Take care, dear friends ! Very warm regards, Jef & Ilona
Jef Heylen
Retie, Belgium -

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Are you coming to Argentina again ?? I hope to see you soon. Best regards!!
Marcelo M
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Andrew you will blaze through this like one of your many solos you never forget once heard! Life is a fight on a daily basis and your at the top of a winning team from all of us to you! John
John Marzich
Arroyo Grande, Ca USA -

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Andy, all these years you gave us the gift of your music. I believe that the real soundtrack of my life has been your music. Camel melodies gave me the strength in the good moments and in the bad moments. Right now use that strength to recover and we will wait for your new work. My best wishes for you and Susan.
Jordi Albà
Barcelona, Spain -

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Dear Andy, I would like to express my most sincere wish for a successful procedure and quick recovery. I've been a great admirer of your guitar playing since the late 1970s and finally saw you and the band on the 2003 farewell tour at the Birchmere in Virginia. What an inspirational show, your raw energy and emotion were captivating. Thanks for the great music!
Michael Yablonski
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Dear Andrew and Susan, Please receive from the bottom of our hearts our best thoughts and wishes for Andrew's surgery. He'll surely will keep giving us with some of the best music of all time. Without his art our life can't be the same. Always remember that.
Andres Valle
Buenos Aires, Argentina -

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Dear Andy, I wish you all the best, and I hope your the days in the middle of November will help you to get over your disease... Take your time to recover... See you someday!
Bjarne Kell Andersen
Copenhagen, Denmark -

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Andy an Susan I am pleased to hear that something positive is being done for Andy. I know that anybody who knows anything about Camel and your attitude to music and more importantly people, wish you every success with what is ahead. Keep strong
Rob Hollis
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All the best Susan and Andy. I've just received the newsletter (dated 10th October 2007) and all I can say is never let go. I am sure everything will be ok. I just hope you feel our sincere support and that will help you to keep that strength of yours that has been an inspiration that has enlightened our lives in many ways.
Mon
Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain -

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Force Andy ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ As soon as you recover I want to you on tour in Argentina
Ezequiel
Berisso, Argentina -

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I have been meaning to send a note for a while now. Just to say the effect from Andy and Camel Music has been and always will be truly 'inspirational'. We look forward to a future Camel!.........
Billy Heathwood
Glasgow, UK -

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Hello Andy, I've been a fan of your music for about 10 years. Your guitar playing and sense of timing is immaculate. I'm not going to compare your playing with anyone else's, because it is totally yours, and Camel's music is unique in the world. Whenever I am ill or unhappy, I listen to music. It is everywhere in the world. Your playing on "Ice" and "Lunar Sea" take me to places that transcend pain. Best wishes to you and Susan. Andrew.
Andrew
Brisbane, Queensland Australia -

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Hello Andy, Well let me say first that I am listening to some music from the Echoes album on my computer. Lady Fantasy is my all time favorite Camel song. I am 49 years old and the only time I got to see Camel was 1975 in Fort Worth Texas when you were the warmup group for Wishbone Ash, one of my favorite bands. You have such a smooth guitar sound that conveys so much emotion when I listen to your playing. Well I just wanted to say how much I apprecitate your music over the years. I will pray for you and your family. Take care and God bless you.
Matt Anderson
Dallas, TX USA -

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Dear Andy, I am a "boy" of 47 years and I have discovered many years ago by chance your music. And it was as an illumination, a lightning. I love to play and unfortunately I have not been able to be a musician, but I am growing old behind a desk in a narrow office. I am able however to tell you that while I am working listening the music, also yours, and only the music allows me to be able to fly aloft. Thanks Andy, continuous to write your beautiful music (ICE, for example). Pippo
Pippo Messina
Palermo, ITA Italy -

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Hello Andy, You've be an inspiration. As far as lead guitar in music is concerned your one of the best. Your melodic guitar voice in your music made me rethink the way I played. I was never able to make a career out of playing professionally, but everyone who has heard me play would always ask how I developed "my style" the answer was always Andy Latimer of Camel. As we all get older, remember "rust never sleeps". Get well soon. Danny...Andy Latimer fan for life!
Daniel Birzak
Clarksville, MD USA -

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Your music continues inspiring all of us who found a heart beat and all the skies beyond in the music. Even the younger fan is inspired by it. Myself being 26. I have found all the answers in there. Lady Fantasy was my song of choice to tell my soul mate that I wanted her in my life. That song enabled me to do that from a distance where I was safe. Keep up the good work and get well soon. Phil P.S. It is a shame you have never performed with David Gilmour. HINT HINT
Phil
Wirral, UK -

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DEAR ANDY AND SUSAN: MAY THE LOVE OF US ALL, HELP YOU THROUGH. BLESS YOU!
Xavier Pohlenz
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Merci pour votre belle musique qui touche notre esprit et notre coeur. à bientôt
Gilles
Quebec, QC Canada -

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Andy: Thank you for your music, God bless you. We love you.
Chess Munguía
Distrito Federal, Mex Mexico -

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Dear Andy, I hope you'll recover from this disease. I also hope you will relase a new album that will make us dream of happiness. And remember: NEVER LET GO!!!!!
Francesco Durin
Brescia, BS Italy -

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Hold on dear Andy. Always with you!
Ennio
Venezia, Italy -

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Come on, Andy! Your Guitar Voice is soul and heart melted into heaven. Keep on creating inmortal sounds and making us cry and feel! Thank you
Jorge
Madrid, Spain -

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I just wanted you to know that in my testament have mentioned "play the ´selva´ and ´today´ on my grave. your ´coming of age: ice´is adorable.
homayoon
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Just to let you know that I never drive while listening to Camel.Camel Listening is more dangerous to drunk driving to me. I have fallen in love with a "Lady Fantacy" as I found my spirit in Rajaz while departing from "Harbor of Tears"...Your voice and scream of your guitar is always in my ears! I moved from IRAN to AUSTRALIA while having your songs 22 hours in my ears...Wish you health and my dream is to see you playing live on stage!:)
Amir
Broadmeadow, NSW Australia -

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WRITING THIS NOTE NEXT TO ANDREW WHOM I HAVE MET FOR THE FIRST TIME. WE HAVE GIVEN EACH ALL THE ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE FUTURE AND I FOR ONE LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MORE SESSIONS IN THE FUTURE.
RICHARD BLADY
BATH, UK -

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I have followed Camel since the early 1970's right the way through to seeing you on the 'Farewell Tour'. It goes without saying that your music has inspired and filled my life. Its so good to hear you are back in England. Not so good to hear of your condition but that is tempered by the positvity that Susan speaks of. Welcome back to England!
Russell Search
Shefford, UK -

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To be honest,i am very sad having heard about your health problem,i hope,very hopefully that you will recover your health and making great graceful and beautyful music i ever known,oh yes in Indonesia there are some Camel fans,even Colin Bass once came here! and there are Camel cover band too,i hope when you succesfully recover you will came too Indonesia too pay visit and playing music with your fans
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Surabaya , Indonesia -

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Dear Andy, we are waiting for more amazing music from you. Please recover sooner. Wish to you strong health. God, save the Camel!
Emil
Moscow, Russia -

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Dear Andrew ! Best Wishes from Germany to you and Susan. I love your Music from 1977 - today and I say." YOU ARE THE GUITAR-JESUS"!!! I hope, you are ok ? For the Future best wishes to you and Susann and God bless you,Susann and all the Camel-Fans in this World. We Love You :-)
Rainer Jaspersen
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Dear Andy, Your songs always give me strength in my hardest times. I wish you all the best. Take care.
TUGYAN AYAN
ANKARA, TURKEY -

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THANK YOU ANDY FOR ALL THE DREAMS SHARED, FOR ALL THE MAGIC AND FOR KEEPING THE FLAME ALIVE. GO ON, THE ARE STIL CAMEL SEEDS TO BE PLANTED IN OUR HEARTS.
Juan Carlos Arias
Caracas, Venezuela -

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Thank you for all your music and for all i feel when i listen to your music. All the best for the best guitarist and composer on this planet.Waiting for your new album.Don´t give up.
rafael cerda
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You are a light in this earth. God bless you and your music. THANK YOU.
Diego
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Hi Andy, Hi Susan. Sorry to hear about your illness Andy. I wish u well in the future and hope that your health will steadily improve to give u a great quality of life. I first Camel one sunday in 1978 while I was stocktaking in Sainsburys at Forest Hill,in south east London. The album was Moon Madness and i really liked what i heard. I asked my manager who it was. Three months later I bought Moon Madness and Camel have been my favourite band ever since. Ive got all the albums (twice) and replaced them all with CDs. On my bedroom wall i have a signed poster (Dust and Dreams)so i think of Camel every day. Thank you so much for all the great times i have had - listning to albums and loads of concerts. They are like photo reminding me of so many good times. I look forward to the new album and mini concerts when u are feeling much better. love to u both and take care.
Ian
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For me, your album Snow Goose will always be one of my favourites, perfect to listen to on a long journey on the train or while chilling out at home. Many thanks Steve
Steve Mollatt
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Andy, never forgotten your concert in Madrid in 2003,I hope that you get well soon , and all of us can listen new music from a new album ... God bless Andy Latimer
manuel fernandes
lisbon, portugal -

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Love is the greatest force in the Universe, Andy. Your fans love you dearly. I hope that power will help you fight this and emerge stronger. To a brilliant guitarist. All the very best. Geoff
Geoff P
Gloucestershire, UK -

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Trzymaj się, Andy! Dzięki Tobie i muzyce Camel przeżyłem mnóstwo cudownych chwil, jedtem pewien, że wciąż będziesz sprawiał wszystkim fanom wiele radośći!
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HELLO ANDY,YOUR MUSIC IS THE VERY BEST,BEEN A FAN SINCE THE START,GIVES ME THE GREATSET OF PLEASURE TO LISTEN ALLWAYS.MY VERY BEST WISHES TO YOU FOR THE FUTURE.FRANK
Frank Simons
Gloucester, UK -

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occhini.daniel@orange.fr
Occhini daniel
la roche sur foron, 74800 France -

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A very great sadness about andy's condition but a very big courage to you all for afront this new difficult road.. your friend daniel
Occhini daniel
la roche sur foron, 74800 France -

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Hello Andy. I was with Susan Middleton at her house in France just the other day, and she told me you weren't too well. I'm sorry to hear about your illness, and I hope life is not too difficult for you. I'll never forget those dates in Holland with Headwaiter!! Long time ago now. My email address is . . . . If you can, please remove this link after you have read it. Wishing you all the best, Sev
Sev Lewkowicz
St Chinian, France -

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Andy Latimer has brought beautiful music to this world. I will pray for him to continue his life's work
IL Schwartz
Quincy, IL USA -

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I am very sorry to hear about your illness. I have listened to your music ever since I was introduced to me in 1976 while I was still living in the Netherlands. "Mirage" and "Raindances" are my favorites. Hang in there. It would be great to hear one more concert if you and the rest of the group could make it out this way.
Caroline van Marrelo
St Louis , MO USA -

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Thank you for your fantastic music. Best wiches forever.
EPA
Madrid, Spian -

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Dear Andy, I was very sad to hear about your heath condition. I have been a big fan of your unique, melodic style since the early 80's. I wish you all the best and hope that your health will soon improve.
Frank
Copenhagen, Denmark -

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The buoyancy and hope in your playing is one of the reasons I'm still around. Thank you.
Steve
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Don't give up Andy. We are waiting for You back to Poland!!! See You.
Tom
Bydgoszcz, Poland -

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Dear Andrew and Susan : As so may are expressing in this guest book, the music of Camel have been a major part of my life from the very first release of the band. I love all the albums but recently Dust and Dreams and Harbour of Tears are the ones that get spun repeatedly in this household. Such gorgeous music ! I wish you nothing but the best and thank you so much for your music over the years. My prayers are with you! All the best, Brian H. +
Brian Henley
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Dear Andrew and Susan, The reason why I turn to play guitar was the moment I discovered Camel. I didn't knew there was a more bright and singing way to play an electric guitar the way Andrew did. And still I'm thinking the same way. I also discovered that music can be an adventure in stead of a tune out of some speakers. It change my way of listening and now I am a (not proffesional) guitarplayer for already 30 year. I saw Camel in Rotterdam in ± 1982 in De Doelen. One friend of us was suffering from a broken leg and you came to us after the great gig and we talked a little time with each other. In the line up there was Tom Scherpenzeel on keyboard. The gig was a picture in our minds which will never fade away. I read the artricle of the illness of Andrew. I always try to find some news about him after the Camel years. I hope very much Andrew and Susan can deal with it a long time. I hope you can record some things and I will follow it with my interrest. Mayby Andrew will find some musicians and singers to assist him with the new material. Because musice and the tone of Andrew never lost! I hope you find a way to do your things and be happy with it. Rob Smith Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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I have been a huge fan for 30 years. To this day, Ice is still my all time favourite song (For Today being a close second) Reading through your Guestbook, I must say that I am blown away by the comments. You obviously have been blessed with a very special gift. I can’t compare with other fan clubs, having never read any others, but I doubt that there are many musicians who have touched others people lives the way you have. There are a lot of brilliant musicians out there and you are obviously one of them. Your music touches the soul in an almost spiritual way and very few people have this gift. Thank you for the magical music you have given us over the years and I pray for your recovery. God bless. JM
Jean-Michel
London, UK -

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Hi Andrew! I just wanted to tell that Your music is like a drug that can heal anything. Once I heard Camel, I can surely say it's the most sparkling jewel in my music collection. I wish You good health and also I wish You to keep making fantastic music. Greetings from Latvia ;)
Kriss
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Dear Andy: I only want to give back to you a little part of all the wonderful sensations you have been giving us all this time. I was looking at your shows since 1981 in Pontevedra (i think we had a common friend there (an english teacher named Ian) until the Farewell tour. This was specialy amazing. When i begin the night hearing Lady Fantasy i was totally shocked. Thank you again. Best wishes
cesar herrero
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Andy, you have brought so much joy to so many people all over the world. Your music is timeless and we are still enjoying it every day!! We are very grateful for this. I hope this will give you the strenght to fight your illness.
Rob Keemink
The Netherlands, USA -

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Andy - I've been a fan from the early 70's and I've always held you up as my favorite guitarist. You've always displayed such feel, taste and emotion in your playing and composition and you've been an inspiration. I recall when you first put out the newsletter after moving to California and how you took the time to pen a personal note on that first issue. That was class. I finally got to see you in concert a few years back at the Bottomline in New York and the Nearfest Festival. It was pure magic! I hope you're around to give us much more music and best wishes with your health struggles.
Ralph Jessie
Topsham, ME USA -

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All the best to you all and thanks for your Music !!! "*"
Gerlof Zijlstra
Velp , Nederland -

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Andy, You went to school with my mum (Hilary Pirie), you knew my Dad (John Wyatt) and my godfather was in your band (Doug). I think you may have even been at my christening! I've always listened to Camel and just want to send my best on behalf of everyone. Best regards, Noel Wyatt (noel_wyatt@hotmail.com)
Noel Wyatt
New York, NY USA -

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I'm sad for your sickness and hope you get better. Also look forward to seeing you here in Brazil, as I'm only 16 years old and didn't see you in 2001. So please don't retire forever... :PpP
Martini
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Dear Andrew, i'm really sorry to hear about your health condition. I did'n know, otherwise I'd write earlier. Anyway, I just want to thank you for all this years of excelent music, part of them under the silent oppression of unstable health. I know what it's like, for I have some health problems too. I don't know if you and/or Susan are religious but I believe in God and his Help... I promise I will pray for you both and everything's gonna be alright...
Raimundo
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J'ai 50 ans et j'écoute Camel depuis l'age de 20 ans. Merci pour tous les concerts ou j'ai pu aller. Mes enfants aujourd'hui écoute Camel. MERCI Bon courage Jeff
Jeff
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Hi Andy : My daugther is now trying to play snowgoose;do you have writen the sheet for the flute part? Don't give up!! We need you now not only as a musician,but like a teacher for the ones who love music like you. Always love from my family and I. Antonio E Campos (916)730-5195 cell. (usa) dgdesing@sbcglobal.net 2959 quinter way Sacramento,CA 95835 always love for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ANTONIO E CAMPOS
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Don't give up, Andy! You are one of real gods od rock music ever. You must win and come back to your BIG army of fans. For many of us, you are one of raison d'etre, and, like your song say: "YOU ARE THE ONE". Best wishes. We love you. Sasa and friends from Serbia.
sasa veljkovic
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Please cut the rubbish in this Guestbook ! We're trying to give our support to a wonderful man and musician who means a lot to us and who has difficult times. You can see how many we are. if you do not have anything good to add, stay out !! Dear Andy & Susan, some people never learn. All the best from Jef. Take care !
Jef Heylen
Retie, Belgium -

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You have been a part of my life since I was 14 years old and will be untill the day I die. Both of you look after each other and love will see you through. All the best.
Ian D
Argyll, Scotland -

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Music connects to soul and soul connects to God. When I listen to your music or watch your DVDs, I really feel something strange inside me. My soul feels your celestial music and I feel the same thing you feel while you're playing. You speak with your guitar to God and I can hear it.
Farhad
Tehran, - IR -

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Andy, the loser who posted the 8 messages in row hates his own life. Forget that crap he posted. Its the same person because all 8 messages are in CAPS. I grew up with CAMEL, you guys made my days. I was recently given TOTAL PRESSURE DVD. Awesome. You make guitar playing look easy.
Alesisqs1
Martinez, CA USA -

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Hi Andy, Camel have so more fans only in Zajecar than you can imagine. You will be "the first light" for me and my friends and I still hope that we see you in Serbia very soon. Common Andy, we need you! Best wishes to You and Susan! P.S. Sorry for my Tarzan English
Bane
Zajecar, Serbia -

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LATIMER = GOD
Andrea
Cordoba, Argentina -

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Ignorant poor.... There are times..the life is seen otherwise... Latimer see the life otherwise... from a second to other, the life can change... Latimer!, you are genius of music... and the genius, ther happen things that we do not know... For something we came to the world...The unknown universe, based on the unknown truth. In these moment,, you! Andy; you are hoping the real thing. "Man is born with the will to survive, He'll not take no for an answer!" (Never Let Go) And...survive...why?. Nobody's know. ¡ANDY! ¡YOU CREATED THE BEST MUSIC!
GERARDO
Buenos Aires, CAMEL FAN ARGENTINA -

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HOPE YOU ARE FEELING WELL .LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU AND SUSAN SOONHOW ARE YOU FINDING ENGLAND AGAIN PS THANKS FOR THE MUSIC
MICK DANVERS
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Hold on, Andy! You're great!
Arek
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One of the first bands that I enjoyed were Camel. I have ejoyed seeing you live in Edinburgh and would like you to try to get up here again. You have given me a lot of musical enjoyment, I wish you all the best. I work in the health service and I see first hand that being positive and keeping 'moving' really makes all the difference. KEEP POSITIVE AND MAKE THE MOST OF LIFE, DO THE THINGS YOU ENJOY, IT WILL OWRK WONDERS.
Ken Lyall
Aberfeldy, Scotland -

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"Man is born with the will to survive, He'll not take no for an answer" (NEVER LET GO) ANDY IS THE BEST
Oscar y Leticia
Buenos Aires, Argentina -

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Hi Andrew Your music has been a source of joy and wonder for me ever since I stumbled on Mirage over thirty years ago. It must feel wonderful to have brought so much pleasure to so many for so long. That's a great gift that most of us will ever know. All the best Herb
Herb Curlee
Jacksonville, FL USA -

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Je préfère écrire en français pour exprimer toute ma gratitude à Andy Latimer, dont la musique m'accompagne depuis 34 ans au moins. Je me souviens aussi de deux magnifiques concerts de Camel en Lorraine dans les années 1980. De tous les groupes que j'ai pu écouter ou voir, c'est Camel qui m'a sans doute le plus marqué. Je viens seulement d'apprendre qu'Andy était souffrant. Je vous souhaite beaucoup de patience et de courage à tous les deux. Bien amicalement, Gérard Lesquoy
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Jarny, FRANCE -

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Think of you often as I have a framed, signed poster in our family room. sitting here on Saturday morning watching the Footage II DVD loving life. Wishing you more good days than bad ahead. take care of yourself.
Mark Sullivan
Simi Valley, CA USA -

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Andrew, I just want to say thank you.
João Carneiro
Lisbon, Portugal -

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Thank you for your music which remains for me the best Progressive Rock I ever heard and listen. Now it's quite a long time without new stuff, but I do understand that you were pretty busy since a couple years ! Anyway, if your return in England can help to see you again on stage in Europe at least,somewhere in France I hope, that will sound like the best present you can make to your fans. All the best to you all, musicians and everybody around. François
Francois DELLA CHIESA
Tomblaine, 54 FRANCE -

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Andy, durante años he escuchado tu música. Tus melodias son únicas. Tu musica me lleva a otra dimensión! Sahara..! En este momento estoy escuchando esas notas tan especiales que brinda esta canción. Camel es el mejor grupo que escuche por años. Mi sueño seria verte en vivo, ya que nunca tuve la oportunidad de ver un recital. Igualmente, convencido de que te curaras, me encantaria que brindes un gran concierto, hasta que sea histórico!. En fin Andy, tu guitarra me exprime el cerebro!. Es un sonido inigualable. Lo mejor de lo mejor para ti que te lo mereces!
Sebastian
Monterrey, Mexico -

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A N D Y I S G O D ...CAMEL IS THE BEST!... THE BEST WISHES FOR YOU ANDY, ARGENTINA LOVES CAMEL
Roberto
MENDOZA, MDZ ARGENTINA -

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My best wishes to Andy, one of the finest musicians in the world, indeed
Ramiro Martínez
México, DF Mexico -

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I'M SORRY IT'S TAKEN ME SO LONG TO REALISE YOU ARE A STATIONARY TRAVELLER. I'VE JUST VISITED THE WEB SITE HAVING NOT DONE SO IN A LONG TIME. HANG IN THERE
IAIN LAWRIE
SCOTLAND, UK -

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Hello Andy, With Autumn in the air here in Tennessee and the rich colors of the trees turning in my eyes, I just want to wish you the very best of health and continued recovery. May your harvest of new music be plentiful this season and hopefully we'll be hearing the fruits of your labors very soon. May God bless you and Susan always.
Michael A. Adashefski
Smyrna, TN USA -

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Dear Andy & Sue Today I was listening to pressure points and thinking about you and your incredible talent, still “ it takes my breath away and goes straight to my heart”. Andy, I strongly believe you can pass these difficult moments and bring to the world many masterpieces; you always have our thoughts and prays. God bless.
Nader Chodani
Toronto, Canada -

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DEAR ANDREW,YOUR MUSIC HAS BEEN SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND HELPED ME THROUGH VARIOS LOWS IN MY LIFE TAKE GREAT CARE AND THINKING OF YOU REGARDS A LONG STANDING CAMEL SUPPORTER
PHIL MARKHAM
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Today (September 7, 2007)I played the Single Factor and then 'googled' Andys name and sadly here I am. I am going to replay that compact disk with Andy peace and health in mind. I am so grateful to have a collection of Camel music!
Brian Schild
Poynette, WI USA -

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Now must be the time to produce what you want, and not what others may wish. I trust you will get it all out !! Best Wishes.
Peter McConnell
Chapel en le Frith, High Peak UK -

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Andrew, Just got into Camel a couple of years ago. I listen to your music a ton and can't seem to overplay your tasteful rockin' melodies. Hope you don't mind I recorded myself playing your Never Let Go arpeggio (still can't figure out how you wrote it) and use it as a ringtone for my phone. Take care.
Geoff Orbegoso
Uxbridge, MA USA -

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Andy espero que te mejores y estes pronto con tu familia, es hora que disfrutes, ya que durante estos 25 años nos has hecho disfrutar a los demas. Todavia me estremezco cuando escucho todas tus canciones y creeme todas ellas forman parte de mis recuerdos y de mi vida. Nos vimos en Barcelona, en la Sala Bikini el 12 de Octubre del 2003, y tuvo el privilegio de saludarte, darte un apreton de manos y sentirme por un momento el hombre mas importante de este mundo. Un fuerte abrazo y animo.
Jose J. Capilla
Castellón, España -

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olá,quero dizer que acho Camel a melhor banda de rock que ja escutei.Tenho 44 anos sou de origem libanesa e agradeço a vc, Andy por fazer uma musica tao bela! parabens!! Felicidades!!
farid jose
itabirito, mg brasil -

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Dear Andrew, I just wanted to wish you all the best. Your music means very much to me and I will never forget the Camel concerts I saw. They will always belong to my most valuable memories.
Miriam
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Been with you since '76. Never let go of the music. Pete
Pete Thomas
Mold, Wales -

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so sempre io ,io e mi cugino ve salutamo perkè se annamo a stura na camel light ovviamente.bella a tutti,grazie camel.
nando
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Look after yourself Andy and I sincerely hope that you will feel good enough to do a small tour! Your music still inspires, as it has ever since I first heard Camel in 1975! Best wishes. Colin
Colin Leppard
Somerset, England -

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Andy, I sincerely hope that your health gets back to as near normal as possible. I would love a new album and tour, but at the end of the day your health is more important than anything else, given the choice I would rather you got better and didn't release an album than forced an album and harmed yourself in the making. I moved to the sunshine from Scotland because my wife has a couple of illnesses that can be partially helped by "nice weather" so i'm aware how much illnesses can impact on your life. I hope you and Susan have another 30 years together, your music will live in my memory until the day I die.
Duncan Nicol
Gran Canaria, Spain -

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Just wanted to let you know that we all here still think about you. The universal truth of your music carries us on. Never let go!
Sebastian Rzepa (Sebastianrzepa@gmx.net)
Duisburg, Germany -

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here is a gift for you. look in youtube stationary traveller play for you
fred
spain, spain -

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I wish you all the best, and thanks for the nice letter. Keep up that good spirit, like I do with Camel-music, because you make me smile, Love, Kees
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Siento escribir en español, pero lo que tengo que decir no lo puedo expresar en inglés. Mis mejores deseos para la persona que desde los 14 años me hizo comprender quién expresaba su alma con una guitarra. Andrew Latimer. Estuve en tu concierto de Murcia (españa), mi mujer y yo tuvimos una velada inolvidable y a 3 metros de tí. No estoy enamorado de tí porque me gustan las mujeres, pero si tuviera que irme a una isla, seguro que también me llevaría a Camel para poder morir en paz oyendo Himno a la mujer con esa interpretación magistral tuya. Y tengo 44 años, por lo que no soy un fan alocado, se lo que digo. Cuídate y los mejores deseos para los tuyos. PD:Muchas gracias por el autógrafo que le firmaste a mi mujer en el bar antes del concierto, lo tengo en el salón como recuerdo en un cuadro.
Miguel.- montoyo@ono.com
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I was introduced to Camel three years ago when a friend gave me On The Road 1981 confidently guaranteeing I would fall in love with this band. His assurance proved prophetic. I am 43 and buying up all your CDs and discovering each one as if it was an uncovered treasure. At the same, I find myself lamenting why I hadn't found this wonderful music earlier. I'm saddened to read that you've been slowed by ill health but place much hope in the fact your love and desire to create music hasn't waned. Thank you for keeping your fans informed. Best wishes to you and Susan.
Ron Grech
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Hi Andy, I've been very fortunate to see you at the Salón 21 venue in Mexico City and man I've cried of hear you playing "Lady Fantasy" that night. As a long time fan of Camel, I send you this lines just to tell you that my prayers are with you. You've touched my life with your music so I have to say thanks and I hope to hear again from you and your melancolic guitar
José Luis Escamilla
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Hi Andrew. Wishing you strength, happiness, music and joy. Thank you for your music - we look forward to hearing even more! The Erotic Dancer's Guide to Fine Music Edmonton's Weekly Guide to Progressive Music Wednesday evenings, CJSR FM88.5 cjsr.com
Alan Burant
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hi andy i am a biomedical scientist so you could say i depend on prv and myelofibrosis for a living.i know both the condition and the progression but all i can say is it is at the forefront of research in this field at the moment.keep on going get that music out coz it comes from a pesron i believe should be recognised for the wonderful contribution you have made for the PROGRESSION of modern music .i first came accross your music in 1972 when you supported barclay james harvest and ive had te pleasure to enjoy the whole mirage, snow goose,nude ,stationary traveller journey.i last saw you perform in all places southport but you perform in my ears most nights.keep up the fight nd keep that music coming out.p.s. at last recognition from one of the guitar mags guitarist who have finally recognised in as small way your contribution.
keith skinner
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Im waiting your return to the road. You are a fantastic music.
Fred
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Get well soon, Andy. Simply the best!! I've never heard any musician make his guitar sing as you do!! For all the goosebumps your music has given me over the years, I thank you..
Ash
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without andrew and camel in my life ,it would have been a much sadder place.take care andrew we are all there with youxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Leigh Damerll
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WDR 2 is looking for the best record. I´ve suggested Camel´s first album `CAMEL´ and as title ´Never Let Go´. Please all of you vote the same. For Andrew. www.wdr2.de may it become place 199 !!!!! Peter, Germany
Peter Büsgen
Bornheim, NRW Germany -

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.... Since I first heard Snow Goose all those years ago in the 70`s. May God Bless you and be at your side .
David
Chaldon, UK -

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Andrew thank you for the fantastic music you have been within me since
David
Chaldon, Uk -

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Love your work. Must do another album. experienced your NUDE tour way back when
Duncan Robertson
Edinburgh, Scotland -

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Andy, Sorry to hear of your illness although I'm sure in time your'e make it through just as you always have. Revisiting all the early Camel albums which are so full of drive, energy and a love of playing together. What joy and happiness these albums bring in listening again. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Keep well. Kevin.
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Andy, fuerza para que nos sigas entregando la maravillosa musica que nos has dado desde que te conosco hace mas de 30 años. Saludos y un fraternal abraso desde el fin del mundo Chile que tu alguna vez estuvists aqui. Gaston
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Andrew, I am praying for you. Be strong. And thank you for exist.
Lúcia
Barbacena, MG Brasil -

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There has been a long time since I first heard Camel. But it's not so long since I really started loving it. It all started when my father put on "Dust and dreams." I was just born, and I didn't understand the meaning of the music. But now I do. Thank you for all the wonderful albims and moments Andy. Get well!
Anton Larsen
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"The years they are fading, fading like stars when the night turns to morning, and the morning is bright. As a day of May in dusky December." Take your time and time will be yours. We will be waiting Andy.
Nils Larsen
Hommelvik, Norway -

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Dear Andrew, I am very sad about your health problems. I am a glowing Fan of you and your music since I first heard "Lady Fantasy" in our local Discotec. All trough the years and changing musical styles arond me, the music of Camel was (and is) always my favorite. Right in this Moment I read about your illness in the Wikipedia Lexikon. Be strong as long as you can! For me you are at least the W. A. Mozart of the 20th Century. Your powerful and undescridable fine music was always joy in my life. Unfortunately I celebrated Camel only one time live on stage, it was in Stuttgart with "Moonmadness". All the best for you and sorry for cruel english. -Mike-
Mike
Stuttgart, Germany -

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Andrew, Sorry to hear about your illness. Your music has touched my soul in the deepest way never to be forgotten. Through your music i have witnessed the most beautiful and mysterious parts of my soul. simple sadness, gentle smiles, genuine curiousity to explore, dissapointness, love, peace, harmony and so much more your music has imparted on me. All my love....
Rishi
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Your public loves you, and the persons that surround you physically. You are a teacher of the music. You are my teacher. :) ¡ANDREW LATIMER, CAMEL, RULES!
Endo
Rio de Janeiro, BR Brasil -

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andrew! you are the best!, the best wishes to you... my wish.. is camel's return... the universe want to listen CAMEL is the best band in the world!! Sahara!, Never Let Go!, Lady Fantasy!, Mystic Queen!, Rajaz!..... OHHHHHH!!! ..Camel is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Andy, i wait you, .. my only wish... a camel tour. The world wishes the best for you.. The World Cameleano! Hehe, in end... CAMEL RULES!
Fabrizzio
Italy, Italy -

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THE WORLD WAITS ANDY LATIMER... THW WORLD WAITS THE SOUND OF YOUR GUITAR!!! I LOVE YOU ANDY, YOU ARE THE MASTER!
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA, ARGENTINA ARGENTINA -

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First, I'd like to thank you for letting us know what's happened with Andy's health : I was wondering what's happening since the last tours. I wish you the best life can deserve (and i guess writting music is one of these). Last but not least, thanks for the music I listen since 20 years (I remember listening the LF song each day during months). Pierre
Pierre
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Hi, We were very saddened to read the news about Andrew's illness and sincerely hope that he finds the strength to recover well. He is clearly surrounded by many people who love him and this energy will contribute to his progress. There is always a message to be gained from any such situation and we are sure he will find this and benefit greatly from it. With our love and positive thoughts, Simon & Marilyn xx
Simon & Marilyn Drury
Burstow, Surrey, UK -

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There is much thing i would to say you but my english does not allow it to me. i hope your health will become better and you will be able to write new albums I listen to your music since 25 years and i always love it. see you
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August 31st, 2007 Dear Andrew: I´d like to say that, when I first listened to your music, it blew my head. From the first time I knew it was the kind of music I´ve looking for years. I heard all kinds of music, but yours and Camel´s is awesome, totally different from every other band from the 70s, 80s 90s and these past years. Thank you for providing this music to the world, despite people that don´t listen at it. Personally, I want to send you a strong hug from my country and my best wishes for you to get better in your health. Please keep at it. And a strong hug for Susan too, for supporting us fans, because she tells us all the news relative to you and the band, and I think that you can´t ask for other woman beside you. Agustín. P.S.: Sorry for the grammar mistakes
Agustín
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DEAR ANDY, FEW WEEKS AGO I RECORDED A COLLECTION OF CAMEL'S MASTERPIECES TO A GUITARIST, A FRIEND OF MINE, THAT DIDN'T KNOW WELL YOUR MUSIC, NOW HE IS A GREAT CAMEL'S FAN,IMPRESSED AND ATTRACTED BY YOUR WONDERFUL MELODIES. DEAR FRIEND, REMEMBER THAT WE ARE ALL WITH YOU FOREVER!
Luca
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In High School my friends and I enjoyed the new Camel album "Mirage". We went to the Long Beach Arena in about Jan/1975 to see Camel. Camel opened then came Kiss then Wishbone Ash. Needless to say we enjoyed Camel's performance the best. Wish you the Best !
Mike
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BEST WISHES ANDY AND SUSAN, I HAVE FOLLOWED YOU GOING BACK TO IPSWICH GAUMONT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE HAMMERSMITH PRESSURE POINTS GIG.THE Y2K SHOW AT NORWICH WAS INCREDIBLE AS WAS THE FAREWELL SHOW IN LONDON. I WAS AT THE BJH SHOW AT NORWICH WATERFRONT LAST YEAR AND IT WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK THERE IF WE ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE A MINI TOUR . LOOK FORWARD TO A NEW STUDIO ALBUM, THANKS FOR WONDERFUL MUSIC OVER THE YEARS AND ONCE AGAIN BEST WISHES TO YOU BOTH
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I first saw Camel in the late 70's as a teenager. As someone about to celebrate his 50th in 2007 I wonder if I will see Camel/AL live again. Sitting here watching Youtube videos brings a warm feeling of nostalgia and some pleasant if not bittersweet memories of youth. It would be great if I could just one more time see the band , see AL play that great music - feel those emotions once more. The icing (sic) would be to meet and say to AL - that was some fine guitar playing and thanks for those memories which I'll probably carry with me until my mind fades. Ice.......
Richard
Watford, Herts UK -

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Hi I am really sorry to hear about your state, I have been isolated from media for so long.. It is a devastating news to come back to. I haven't been writing to a muscician before, but your music old as new has touched me in a way no other has. I am very sorry I've never experienced you live but no way near as sorry as I am for your condition. I am still hoping for the Retirement-sucks tour tho :) best wishes
Stefan
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Dear Andrew and Susan, Of the 6000+ records and CDs in my library, which include many famous jazz and classical recordings such as Miles Davis "Kind of Blue", and the Reiner Chicago Symphony Orchestra series and many others, none take me there the way your wonderful compositions do. The Camel musical experience will always be at the top of my listening preference. For this I thank you and I sincerely hope you are able to continue composing. Lance Lubach Wisconsin, USA
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ANDREW WORDS FAIL ME TO DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR MUSIC MEANS TO ME.I HAVE BEEN A FAN SINCE I WAS 12,IM NOW 46 YEARS OLD. I WAS AT THE RAIN DANCES GIG,CITY HALLS GLASGOW,NUDE GIG GLASGOW APPOLO MANY YEARS AGO. I WAS EXTREMELY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SHAKEN YOUR HAND AT THE RAJAZ GIG,THE GARAGE GLASGOW. I AM ETERNALY GRATEFUL. AS IVE SAID SO MANY TIMES, YOUR PLAYING PULLS ON THE LISTENERS HEART STRINGS, STIRRING EMOTION THAT IVE NEVER HEARD FROM ANY GUITAR GREAT. I WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY WITH EVERY FIBRE OF MY BEING.
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Hi Andy. Sorry to hear the news about your health. I hope you're doing OK (under the circumstances) and that you have both settled back here in England alright. Hope to see you somewhere in this pleasant land before too long. Best wishes to you now, and for the future. John.
John Enever
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Andy, You are the best...!!!
JacKo
POLAND -

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Saw you on both moonmadness & raindances tours in slimmer times! I ran into a mutual friend of Richard Sinclair which inspired some nostalgia. Marvellous stuff. Incidentally, my partner's known as 'Camel',coincidentally!
Alan Jones
London, UK -

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Andrew, we have all our individual aspects to our lives, your music has become one of my aspects that has given me much pleasure (from my first experience at the Birmingham Odeon on the Stationary Traveller tour). May you bear up with what comes along, and take it easy - you deserve it ! With love and thanks
Declan Logue
Stratford-upon-Avon, England -

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Your inspiring music has always been with me, and always will be. Best wishes to you and Susan
Stu
Ipswich, Suffolk UK -

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hey andrew this is your biggest fan in israel wishing u better health cant wait for the next album i really think camels recent a lbums are the best ones see u on tour dror
dror arussi
petah tikva, israel -

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Life isn't easy, as Susan says, but the music of Camel has certainly made it easier for me. If Andrew can take back just a small part of the strength he has given to each of us with his music, nothing can go wrong. Thank you for everything.
Kostas
Athens, Greece -

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Just stopped by and read the narrative about the current state of play. I just want to say that Camel and Andy have stayed with me since I was a teenager and now at the great age of 46 they (you) mean a great deal to me. Keep fighting. We'll keep fighting with you. Very Best wishes, Nick
Nick Wells
London, UK -

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Hi there...Glad to here you're back in "Sunny?" old England again. You know the other day I was listening to some old tracks from "Moonmadness & Snow Goose"..Halcyon days hey..but it reminded me of the Sheffield City Hall gig I first saw you at back on the Moonmadness tour..that gig has lived with me in memory all these years..truly inspirational, and it gave me the drive to keep playing drums in bands all these years since myself..thank you for that. Take care & best of wishes..
Symon Havenhand
Chesterfield, UK -

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Good Luck for you all !!!!!!!!!!
Gerlof Zijlstra
Velp, Nederland -

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I'm 16 years old. im a camel's fan... Andy!, your music is the best in the world.. your guitar is unique... We know that you recover.. because an entire public waits to listen camel... waits the good music... waits the sound of your guitar... All the wishes with you, and... i'm waiting all the life, see a Concert Camel Live..... See you ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAMEL RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sergio
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Andrew Latimer!!! My best wishes for you and Camel, im waiting for a possible camel's tours, in south america! Argentina, Brasil, Chile and more... waiting for a camel's tour!!!!!! I love Camel! I'm crazy Camel!! BEST WISHES ANDY!!!!!!! THE WORLD, WAITING YOU. >(sorry my bad english)<
Flavio
Montevideo, UR Uruguay -

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Best of luck Susan and Andy. I will always treasure your lyrics and music! It's been great seeing you in concerts here throughout northern California.
Jim McLaughlin
Vacaville, CA USA -

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All my love and strengh from South America. Andrew, simply you´re the best honesty
fernando
melo, Uruguay -

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Dear Andrew and Susan, Thanks for the message. Andrew, I hope just as al the fans that your health will get better. Hopefully, you will be able to write some new music. I saw Camel a few times in Groningen (Oosterpoort) during fantastic shows en we shake hands after the show. All the best wishes.
Edwin Holt
Groningen, Holland -

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Andrew, The music that you have composed over the years has provided me with hours of listening pleasure. I wish you all the best and I hope that you will continue to compose great new music in the years to come.
Carl Schultz
Voorheesville, NY USA -

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Andy!!! The best wishes for you!! ARGENTINA WAITS CAMEL'S TOUR...! The best band in the world! I love you Andy.
SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina and more..., ARG Argentina -

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Just to say thanks for the music Classic band Great music And THANK you for Ice classic track
Colin Bailey
Croydon, uk -

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Hi Andrew.... I have 4 chronic illnesses and chronic fatigue is a big part of it. Listening to your music over the years have brought much comfort during my challenging moments. Thanks. Steve Stehouwer
Steve Stehouwer
Fredericton, NB Canada -

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I first stumbled upon Camel's music two years ago, and have since been enthralled by the Snow Goose and several other of Camel's albums. Unfortunately, I made this discovery after the Farewell Tour and only recently learned of Mr. Latimer's ill health. To Mr. Latimer, I wish you good health and continued creativity. I hope to one day see you perform live
Saad Hasan
Charleston, WV USA -

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I don't know how anything I will write here could add anything but I feel compelled to tell you Andy, that your music has played an incredibly large role in my life's enjoyment of music. From when I first tried your music back in '75 with a used vinyl purchase of the Snow Goose, up until now, you remain one of my all-time favourites. I'm terribly sorry to hear of your illness and wish you much betterment, ease and comfort. Thank you thank you thank you for all the great tunes and for all future Camel projects. All the best!
Mike
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My best wishes. I hope we can hear good news soon. Thank you very much for sharing your feelings with us through your music. Cheers!
Manuel Guerrero
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Camel!... ...A dream, to see in this country! Please! A tour!, is the best band in the world.
...of Argentina
Buenos Aires, BSAS Argentina -

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Whish You a here in Poland!! I saw Camel in Cracow in 1997 and Bydgoszcz in 1999, it was very Factasic and exciting experience! I wish you good health much!!! Hold on Andy!!
Tomasz
Lublin, Polska -

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Oh, my.. It's quite a list you got here! What a support! I was very moved by reading all these comments and I share the love and admiration for you and your wonderful music. I have followed Camel since the early days and these days I'm listening alot to 'Dust And Dreams, 'Harbour of Tears', 'Rajaz' and 'Nod and A Wink'. I think these albums may be your best yet. I so much miss your guitarplaying, Andy - You have been my hero for 30 odd years! You have touched me deeply with your honest music and the way you are playing. Words fail me at the moment. All I can say is THANK YOU and keep fighting this. You are such a gifted composer and guitarist and I really long for the new Camel album! Love and respect to You and Susan from Sweden../Johnny
Johnny S
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Andy, I don't know what to say. I don't know express with words. After I read the text about your illness, I was very sad. Because you're my hero. The music you created is fantastic, the first time I heard The Snow Goose it became automatically one of the best albums (if not the best) I ever heard. Nobody plays guitar and transmit the feeling like you. You are a GENIUS. Every album you produced is good, there is no exceptions. Your music will always live on, I will always, always hear your music, the beautiful flutes, guitars and keyboards. I never got a chance to go on a Camel show because I discovered the band few years ago. But I don't care. I desire the best luck to you, my hero. Take Care. Never let go! Your fan, a 19 years boy from Brazil.
Felipe Junges da Costa
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thanks for the great thing you've done. it's not only music, it's more... music just beautifully carries this. something that stands behind - energy, emotions, personality.. don't how to call. it however goes very deep inside. keep well! keep doing that thing, incomparable thing. greetings from poland :-)
romek
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Here's hoping this finds you both doing well. It's really just a quick note to say that you remain in our thoughts and prayers. Your music continues to touch and inspire many people. All the best.
Jon
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I am very saddened to hear of Andy's illness. For all of the joy and comfort that Camel's music has provided me through the years since I first heard them in the early 70's until now, I wish him peace and comfort in his life. May God bless you both with all of the comfort and strength possible for his trying days. Tomorrow will be the fourth anniversary of my engangement to the love of my life Joyce. Had it not been for the song Fingertips that may not have ever happpened. We were friends for years after my divorce and her loss of her first husband. We went through other relationships but stayed close. Then my company moved me hundreds of miles from her. I was making the long drive back to the Houston, Texas area to help close the office there. That would have probably been my last trip to Houston, Tx. where she lived. While listening to Fingertips, it dawned on me that who I was looking for to live the rest of my life with, was right there in front of me all of the time. Several days later she agreed to marry me and we've been together since. She has also grown to be a big fan. The Pressure Points DVD that Andy autographed is the prize of my (our) rather extensive music collection. We are even getting help choreographing our wedding dance which be danced to Fingertips. I've always felt that Andy is one of the most under rated and under appreciated guitarist is history. Thanks for all of many hours of enjoyment and inspiration plus the lyrics that opened my eyes to love again. May God bless you both.
Martin
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I was just told about your illness by Terry C. today and thought I would drop you a line... I dont know if you remember, but years ago at my shop(starving musician) we had some nice gentle conversations about gear etc.. I always thought Rock stars were supposed to be A-holes! But you, Andy, are a gentleman and an artist .I hope someday we can continue our talks about what ever strikes our fancy.. ROC-ON!... Dave Stein..Santa Clara Ca.
Dave Stein
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Your music has been both inspirational and emotionally uplifting for me since the early 1970's. I do so deeply wish you Andrew and Susan many more creative moments, happiness and peace. You are still one of this country's most underated guitarists/musicians and as I said in a letter to the Melody Maker many years ago unlike so many other Bands Camel could actually play! Stewart Edgell Hebden Bridge
Stewart Edgell
Halifax, UK -

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HI ANDY MY ENGLISH ITS NOT VERY WELL, BUT IM ONLY WANT TO SAY YOU THAT YOUR MUSIC ITS AN IPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE, YOUR MELODIC AND MAGIC SONGS ARE MY SPIRIT MUSIC , YOUR SENSIBILITY IN YOUR ACORDS, IM WAITING FOR YOU.......WE MISS YOU.......Rica cadencia llena de armonias y una avasallante Melancolìa sentimental, Lejos de las Falsas Pretensiones. Buscando el perdòn interno, con el estandarte de la humildad. W E M I S S Y O U ANDY
MIGUEL
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Your music has been part of my life since the early 70s and has a special place in my heart. I want to wish you well and to let you know that you continue to be a tremendous source of inspiration to me. All the best. Nigel.
Nigel Pease
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Hi your sentimental boy, like your music Ice. I will you see again in Bochum, Zeche. My best wishes, your music is really emotional the best.
Peter
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Hi Andy, So sorry to hear about your health problems. We miss you here in the US very much, and I will always treasure the farewell show at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz and the opportunity to just "hang out" with you and the band. I hope and pray that you are doing well. Good luck to you and Susan and may all of your endeavors be successful ! Cheers, mate .....
Lary James
Santa Clara, CA USA -

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hi andy and susan, just wanted to say, fight the fight with all of you, and i pray you win, my thoughts and prayers are with you, and susan, as she needs them too,may god be with you always,be strong friends, peace
julie miller
gainesville, tx USA -

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Andrew. Hope you got my card I sent by post.Saddened to hear of your "illness". I have been reading thru your "Timeline" as I do from time to time just incase I have missed something ! and discovered that the band I go and see now support Wishbone Ash from time to time. Ironic ! Just like you did in 1971 ! Sending you all my Spiritual Energy. Take it easy. All my love peace and happiness to you. Thanx for all the wonderful years filled with your wonderful music. AND many more to come ? Hopefully.
Paula
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Andrew, I discovered Camel a few months ago, and I love your prog-jazz fusion. You continue to gain new fans every day, and I can't wait for the "retirement sucks" tour, lol. Just make sure you swing by chicago get better, and keep doing what you love
Steve
Plainfield, IL USA -

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Andrew, Very few people ever have the chance to write and perform works that will carry on and be remembered for a long long time. Your work will. One example is ICE. I thank you for all the wonderful music over the years and look forward to hearing something new in the future. I wish you well and hope that you recover. Remember musci has the power to heal
John Dickie
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Andy, I really hope you will overcome your health problems and that we will have the pleasure to listen to your legendary guitar playing soon and for a long time again. Since my childhood (I was born in 1970), your music has always been with me and has always been a great source of emotions and pleasures. Thank you very much for that. We will always be with you.
Bruno
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This old goat psychedelic Grateful Deadhead just got around to diggin' on Camel's 1st 4 releases. Love the grooves. Well wishes for strength and energy for you to make each day fulfilling. Those in the tie dye tribe that never knew of the great music and legend of Camel will now.
Olompali
Great Lakes, USA -

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hi andy it sadens me to read of your illness i have been a fan of camel from the start and have seen many live and wonderfull shows when u releast snow goose u were booked to play at swansea top rank for the university annual do it was my pleasure that night being the drummer in the opening band i remember u commenting on my cheesecloth shirt and then asking me wheather i thought the snow goose set would go down well with the crowd well it did and i will never forget the time that i supported camel ido hope u find the stengh and courage to do one more album as life would not be the same without a bit of camel best wishes to u and your family and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the pleasure and insperation u have given me thank u andy
mike coombs
swansea uk, USA -

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Yesterday I went through my old tapes and, luckily, came across MIRAGE to which I haven't been listening for at least 15 years. I thought it's high time to put it on again and it was amazingly powerful, vibrant, interesting, stunning and I sat there listening mesmerised two times in a row, surprised that none of the musical facetes have faded in my memory. I hope this strength will be with you! Best wishes T
thomas ruether
Melbourne, VIC Australia -

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Just watched "Coming of Age" DVD, somehow everytime i see a performance or hear a song from Camel i feel kind of angry, because of how underrated the band is. Its Ridiculous, i will never figure out why Genesis, Yes and Floyd had the commercial success this band deserved that never had. THOUGH i would happly say Premiata Forneria Marconi and Camel made a difference even being less known than the rest of the bands named before and so when i saw the guest book with a LOT of entries i see you got enough followers Andy as well as family and friends support, thats enough for being proud of your contribution as an artist, musician and i guess that its what is all about. Stay Classy I hope i could hear good news from You and the rest of the band, and Susan Off course. Abrazo.
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Hi Andrew & Susan, Only just read the moving news item by Susan, hope you are feeling as well as you can & are looking forward to writing new songs / playing a few small gigs, I first saw Camel on the TV with the first BBC sound & vision (1977) and then at the Free trade hall in Manchester (now appartments)for the Breathless tour, also in Sheffield on the farewell tour. You are missed more than I can write here. Love you & the rest of the guys, all the best of heath Gareth
Gareth Vaughan
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A fan for too many years from a distance but nevertheless always close to the music that is ever present in my thoughts. I am encouraged by the lovely words that Susan included in the email update and hope that Andrew is feeling well and apologise for the b****y aweful summer. Hopefully the rain inspires in other directions and helps the creative flow. Any small one off shows would be an absolute pleasure after many years of missing a live gig by Andy and the crew. Take care Graham
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My God! PLEAESE get thst man well again! After Floyd the man's music has been shall I also say a soundtrack of my life! Dust and Dreams was my track when I flew to the Gulf, only not go west morer "Go East" "Nude" I remember listening to on a sea wall in Wales on a new Walkman. Awesome. I was inspired to write poetry by that. Breathless - what solos in there! That pressure points album - as a Brit expat living in Germany - yes it presses the buttons. You have been there all my aduklt life Andrew and your work continues to inspire. All I am saying is get well as soon as you can. Everyone loves you in the Camel Family. Take it easy and one day play Munich! Hey there must be millions of German fans too - why not play ne of the Thomas Gottschalk shows? Get wel soon, Jeremy Stocks.
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Hold on Andrew,your fan from Polnad
peter
Cracow, Poland -

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Andrew, You've given me YEARS of musical pleasure! Back in '73 or '74 I got tickets to see one of my favorite bands (Wishbone Ash). I had not heard of the opening band (you guys), but by the time you finished your set I was ready to get up and leave because I forgot all about Wishbone Ash! I've been telling this story for over 30 years and I'm very happy to share it with you.
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Ciao Andy,I have all collection of your group,The Camel music is really one of the most emotional feeling you get it,i'm only sad i never have the occasional to see you in concert maybe one time you will come in Vienna,never say never.I wish you all the best and never let go!!!!!! Ciao
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Dear Andy, A long time Camel fan (over 30 years now!), met you and Susan briefly in San Jose years ago at The Cabaret for one of Peter's performances... you were very gracious. My thoughts and prayers with you, will have a pint in your honor next time I'm in England - welcome home! Best wishes, mate. Brad Stone, KSJS-FM, San Jose
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Before writing this, I was researching if there was any chance to see Camel here in Mexico again and, I found bad and good news; the bad news is of course your illness, the good news are the new album and your plans of mini tours. I want to think that when you fill strong enough you will think on your fans here in Mexico (I agree with Susan that the glass is more than half full). Also, I'd like to comment that when I read Susan's letter to the fans, I couldn't avoid to think in life and luck; my conclusion is that you are a hell lucky guy, I don't have the slightest idea of the pains you are going through but, you are gifted musician and composer, you have fans that love your work (I like to think that Progressive is an award that we, listeners, give to the musicians regardless of their will; and we, progressive fans, are hard to please) and above all, Susan (man, she seems to sing for your existence), I see a big plus on what you are. Lastly, get well, try to schedule Mexico on your coming mini tours, tell to your college prog musicians (of course, those that are your friends, pretty much we know who they are) that there are people that appreciate your work very much and, as usual, keep going where no musician had gone before. Un abrazo.
Alejandro Calderon
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Andy. I saw you on the Nude tour back in the 80's, and I think that it was one of the most moving musical experiences that I have ever had. You are certainly a major influence on my own guitar playing, but I can't lace your boots mate! Your a star and a genius Andy. Get well. All the best mate. Stu
Stuart Armstrong
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animo Andy!! Necesitamos que estes bien !!! Desde Mexico, con mucho cariño Pina
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Andy, all the best to you. In return for the gift of great music you have given us, we give you our love and our thoughts. Keep the ol' chin up!
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A LOVE ANDY A LOVE CAMEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hello Andy, hello Susan I just discovered the news that Andy is sick, and I take the chance to wish both of you all the power and belief (in whatever you call All-That-Is) that you need to live through these times. Some months ago, I tried to send Andy a letter to the Camelproductions address in CA, but it was returend as undeliverable. So I just post it here and hope you sense what I'm trying to convey. btw, forget about the technical question at the end - I wrote it when I didn't know you have more important things to deal with. +++++++++++++ my name is Oliver, I am from Germany, but of course you don't know me. I am just a fan of Camel, or maybe not “just” a fan, because after all, and after some years of pushing this idea around in my mind, I decided to pick my keyboard and a blank document in my word processor and write you this letter (after years of life with a PC, my handwriting most probably is so much deteriorated that I don't want to subject you to it). Well, why would I want to do this? Mostly, it's a feeling deep inside of me that I decided to follow; this feeling tells me that you probably will appreciate this kind of fan-mail. Another reason, and certainly not the least important one, is the fact that Camel was with me for the last 25 years, and probably will be for the rest of my life, however long that may be. Camel and its music was with me, touching me, mainly the guitar lines and solos you wrote and played on albums or live. I don't know if you understand what I mean when I say that probably (hopefully!) everybody's soul can be touched by a particular form of art (or other sensory input we might not choose to call art) – for some, it's painting, for others maybe theater or literature, but for most it is music. Certainly for me it is! And within music, it always were certain kinds of melodies that drew me, called me, resonated with an inner longing of my soul – nowadays I know that they always were the ones in minor. The sounds of the electric guitar were even a step further in touching me, I cannot say why I experience it like this, only that it is so. So, what you expressed in many of Camel's tunes, and often by how and what you played on your guitar, was very similar to how I learned to think of myself, my needs and longings – even spiritually (I hope I 'm still making sense so far.....). Emotional solos or melody-lines I listen(ed) to are closer than any other means I knew or know of to communicate what I am, what my soul longs to feel – being one again with all that is. More often than not tunes like Sahara, Lawrence or Ice (live) make me cry from exactly that happiness of being closer to Oneness - at least for a while. And, since you were the “mastermind” behind much of it, I just wanted to let you know that you made a difference!! Thank you so much for being what you are and doing what you do!! I even started to play electric guitar (because of what I heard you do, and also Ritchie Blackmore in his more recent approaches) – at the age of 33!!! I am 40 now, and it still gives me so much joy, trying to express myself on that wonderful instrument. Who knows? Maybe I can touch someone by what I play one day. Reaching the end of this letter, may I ask you some technical things? I know you play this beautiful Burny Les Paul, but I still haven't figured out how you achieve that great, round and mellow sound, for example on many of the tunes on Rajaz, or on some tracks from Harbour of Tears. I have a Goldtop Les Paul and play it through some distortion pedals into an older Engl tube amp. With all of that I am very happy, but I cannot seem to get that particular sound. Neck pickup, high mids, bass and treble lower, low gain on channel 1, a touch of reverb – but then? Hmm....I'd be really happy if you were willing to help me out here...? Anyway, I wish you a good life, happy days, health and luck – blessed be! PS: In case you do want to get in touch, you might prefer email: _nospam_goldtop57@web.de
Oliver Greeff
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Hi, Andrew. We, from Brazil, praying for you. We hope in a very short future hear your wonderful new works again. A Kiss in your heart, brother.
Jaja Macca
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Andy!they are a your young fan...your music is in my heart!! force and courage!!best wishes at THE BEST!! mOzO is here!
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Wishing you the best Andy - It seems a lifetime ago I interviews you for BBC Newcastle (1980) but I enjoyed the experience as much as I've enjoyed all your musical output down the years - Like all your fans we'll take whatever you can give us whenever you can. Take care
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Best Wishes Andy!!!
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hi ive just got my copy of total pressure and i have to say its total pleasure im soo looking forward to the farewell tour dvd your music has always moved me hugs to andy susan and all associated with camel
m sargeant
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Listening to Mirage at the moment. Still got the original album when it was released. It had been raining in town that day, and when I got home the cover had wrinkled somewhat (I was Gutted!)The music of Camel is so important to my life now at the age of 45, as it was when I was a teenager. You had, have, and will always impact mine and other people's lives. Thank you Kris
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Andy, I've been listening to your music since I was a teenager back in 1970. You are one of the best guitarists I've ever heard and your songs will stand the test of time. I have all your records and a Nod and a Wink which I believe to be your last) is actually one of the best. I hope you are feeling reasonably well at the moment. My advice would be to concentrate on writing as then through CDs we can all appreciate it forever. Good luck mate and thanks for enriching our lives. Best Wishes, Simon
Simon Downes
Oxfordshire, England -

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Andy; I just don't have words to express the feelings my heart and mind goes through every time I listen to your music. Also I can't find words of gratitude for all these years of enjoyment you have given me with the most beautiful music I ever heard. I've been a CAMEL fan since 1985 and will be forever. I'm really saddened to hear about your health condition but certainly you will overcome it and pretty soon I'll be hearing your new CD (first in line to buy it in Mexico) because I know you'll be back in your feet in no time. From the very bottom of my heart God Bless you and Susan, and I'll see you in your next Mexico tour, ok? ok !!
Bernardo Lozano
Monterrey, NL Mexico -

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I'm listening to *The Snow Goose* right now. Thank you for your music: may the spirits of good fortune and good health look upon you with favor.
Kenaz Filan
New York, NY USA -

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Dear Andy and Susan, I have just read earlier today the bad news about your health problems. I am really sorry to hear that! I wish you a quick recovery! I wanted to write you for quite a long time but never felt ready enough to express what I want to say to you. I am 29 year old and come from Bulgaria in the Southeastern Europe. I heard your music 10 year ago during my army service-I don't remember exactly what was the first I heard-I guess it was the snow Goose or Camel, but a friend of mine was giving me different music cassettes with different bands and you were one of these. It wasn't until bit later-after listening to Moon madness and Breathless that I established as cpnnoiseur of your gift. Through the years I managed to collect most of your work and the more I listened to it the more I liked it and felt it was the right, best and most suitable music to fit me. starting from Slow yourself down to For today it has given me enourmous pleasure and strenght to appreciate life! It is hard to say which is my favourite of all your works-Nude, the goose, moon madness, camel, mirage, rajaz, harbour of tears....they are all so wonderful, so emotional! That guitar of yours is sending shivers all over me and lyrics are so strong... I am just listening to Harbour of Tears now while I am writing - I will never forget first time I heard it 2 years ago: so strong lyrics and such music! Recently a friend of mine was sending me some of the missing parts of the puzzle and I had the chance to hear more of your live records: I will never forgive myself for not trying stronger to get to any of your live performances back in 2003. Later I found out it was a farewell tour...so it was a great source of hope to read you plan some new material and gigs: it will keep me going for a while to fulfil a dream of listening to your music live and hopefully to meet you! I see the lettetr is not as strong as I wanted but I hope you understand taht I am respecting you greatly and that you have contributed so much to my life and to this world with your beautiful music-this is a gift you have supplied to all of us so generously! thank you for all that and strenghts you ahve given me! I wish you once again