mr. RAY-READ WHAT THE FANS HAVE TO SAY!!!

Can you please tell me if those are stickers on your guitar, or is it paint?

Thanks.
Tyler P

MR. RAY,
AS A MOM OF THREE BOYS WE LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!! IT,S BRIGHT, FUN, ENTHUSASTIC AND

JUST PUTS US IN THE BEST MOOD EVERYTIME IT'S ON. THANK YOU FOR MAKING FUN MUSIC THAT MY WHOLE FAMILY ENJOYS.

I ALWAYS THINK OF YOU WHEN ALL FIVE OF US ARE IN THE CAR AND SINGING LOUD AND GLORIOUS AND

JUST HAVING THE BEST TIME TO YOUR MUSIC. I AM SO THANKFUL TO FIND ROCK INSPIRED CHILDREN'S MUSIC

TO INTRODUCE TO THEM!! THANKS AGAIN AND KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST!!! CAN'T WAIT TILL ALBUM #3 IS OUT!!

LINDA W

P.S. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF COMMING TO THE WEST COAST FOR A CONCERT??

You are the ElvisCostello for kids. You are our hero. Finally decent kids music!!!!! Thank you Mr. Ray!

Way to Go, Mr. Ray! You are next at the top in our house, right on up there with Santa Claus...................

Hi there,

Just wanted to say thank you for all that you do for all of our children, and for us. My boys (now 10 1/2 and 7), my husband, and I were
introduced to you and your work back in 1999 when Evan, our oldest son, was a student in Vanessa Jones' Kindergarten class at the Charter
School. We were all immediately hooked. We of course purchased your CD (and subsequently several more as gifts over the years). We have seen
you around school and Discovery House and used to listen daily to "Start Dreaming". We drifted away from it for some reason, and this morning on
our way to school, I was feeling the low energy of the traffic (we have quite a commute from New Brunswick to Bridgewater) and the rain, and my
Evan and Reed were feeling it, too. I popped your CD in and we jammed and laughed and sang, and it totally turned our moods around.

Thank you. I know we will never grow out of Mr. Ray :-)

My best to you and yours,
Patricia Hardwick

Dear Ray,
It’s just about 10:00 PM, and the kids are in bed. We went to see you tonight at Forrestal as we often do.

We brought some new friends with us to introduce them to your magic. My son Gregory sang tonight –

and thank you so much for following through and choosing him to sing a solo with you.. His brother got a turn some time ago,

He sang “Oh Beautiful” as he calls it, and it reduced me and his Dad to tears.

It was a most precious moment we’ll never forget, and it meant more than you can know.
I just wanted to thank you for the gift of your music, your connection with the children, and your connection with the adults.

We enjoy your music and your presence every bit as much as the kids do, and in such a different way.

You are special. We wish for you and your wife all the best in life and that your kindness and compassion

brings joy and love and goodness to you one hundred fold…

Peace and love
Stephanie, Joe, Greg and Jon

mr. Ray,
I just want to thank you for all the joy your music brings to Matthew. It may sound silly but Matthew

finds confort when listening to your music that was so hard for him to find for so long.

I have watched a special needs little boy with a really rough start come a long way, and you and your music have

to take a little special credit for that.
Thank You so much! Matthew loves you!
See you soon at your next concert near by.
Megan

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My daughter and her pre-school class sang your song "Flower Power" at their graduation ceremony last year.

There was not a dry eye in the place. The song is beautiful & when I listen to it today, I can't help but get sentimental. You're a true talent!

Dear Mr. Ray,

Hi, Mr. Ray. My name is Kevin Sperling and I used to be a student of yours at Kiddie Academy in

North Brunswick, New Jersey 7 years ago. I am in the 6th grade. I heard that you are going to be performing at the

South Brunswick High School on January 29th. I will be supporting you there. Your website is cool and your music rocks! Good luck!

I want to thank you for all of your musical influence. Amy will be starting piano soon.

I know a lot of her musical interests come from your visits to the day care center.
Take care!!
Michelle

Hi. Just wanted to let you know that we were in St Thomas on vacation last week, and had booked a boat excursion.

After the excursion, we got on a bus, and the guy behind me asks his daughter about her favorite animal ….

and she said “ Zibby” He started humming Zibby the Zebra. We started talking about Mr Ray, and the new album.

He said that your sister is his daughters school teacher. When we got back on the cruise ship, a woman approached me,

and asked me when the new album came out, and how she could get one (she overheard me talking to the guy on the bus). I directed her to your website.

It’s amazing though….even in St Thomas….people are talking about Mr Ray!

Hope all is well

Liz D

Comment: We first saw Mr. Ray in January '05 @ the St. James Church in Basking Ridge

(organized by the Junior Woman's Club of Somerset Hills), and ever since, my two-year old has been hooked. He demands

to listen to Mr. Ray ALL DAY long and already knows all the words to most of the songs on Start Dreaming (me too)!

We love it! Thank you so much; these great songs have brought us a lot of joy! Keep it up!

Dear Ray, This is Eric's Mom. I just wanted you to know that Eric asked me on Sunday if he could be two things when he grew up.

I told him yes, he could and asked what it was he wanted to be? He said, "A scientist and a guitar player that sings songs for kids!"

Also, everytime we get in the car now he says "Okay, Mom, which Mr. Ray song should we sing?"

Must be great to know you have such a positive influence over kids!!

Mr. Ray,

My name is Stephanie Harle and I am a teacher of 3-6 year old children at
Princeton Montessori School. Every year our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
perform an opera at Kelsey Theater. The kindergarten children sing a song
(sort of an opening act) followed by the 1st and 2nd graders (a second
opening act) and then the opera is performed. The opera itself is not
related to these opening acts, our goal is to give the younger children a
stage experience. I have your CD from a birthday party my son was invited
to 2 years ago. I played it for my co- workers and they loved it. We
would like our kindergarten children to sing your song "Roy G. Biv." Would
it be possible for you to fax or e-mail the sheet music to me? The opera is
at the end of January so we would need to start practicing soon.

Thank you so much for your great songs and helping us to help our children shine that night.
Hope to hear from you soon!!
Stephanie H

Just as a little after thought, I wanted to let you know that my daughter Molly has Select Mutism,

it is a speech and Anxiety problem. She does not talk, she says just a few words and one of the most prevalent

is that she sings "Flower power". She does not sing the whole song, but she sings just those words.

I would like to thank you for, as you have made a huge impact on her. And it is music to my ears, literally, just to hear her say a few words!

Thanks-
Melissa

Ray

I met you at Will G’s birthday party in Bernardville, New Jersey
We both shared the confusion over your compression/clipping problem with your guitar
I felt the need to write and tell you that my daughter Maya is addicted to your music. Before we put on your cds, she sets

herself up on the sofa and focuses on the music. In fact, whenever I play the piano, I must play

Roy G Biv first so that she can sing it.
Your music could very easily be for adults assuming the lyrics were changed a bit (who knows maybe these were melodies

you wrote before Mr. Ray was born.
I’m glad I met you. Good luck with your baby daughter. Do you know any good children’s music for her?

Steven B

your show at the Forum Theatre (she so excited because we are in the second row.)

Keansburg she would not let the postcard or tape you signed for her go, she even slept with the postcard that night.

MR. RAY,

MY NAME IS SHERI PILLAR AND YOU HAVE BECOME A BIG PART OF MY SON NICHOLAS' MUSIC.

WE FIRST HEARD OF YOU THROUGH HIS SCHOOL IN SAYREVILLE. ONE OF THE MOM'S IN MY SONS CLASS WORKS

IN A DAY CARE CENTER AND YOU HAVE PERFORMED THERE.

WE WENT TO YOUR SHOW IN METUCHEN AT THE FORUM AND WENT TO SEE YOU JULY 3RD IN MILLTOWN.

YOU PUT ON A FANTASTIC SHOW. BOTH MY BOYS MET YOU AFTERWARDS AND YOU GAVE THEM BOTH YOUR

AUTOGRAPH, YOUR TIME AND TOOK A PICTURE WITH THEM. THANK YOU. MY OLDER SON MICHAEL

WHO WILL BE 11 IN SEPTEMBER THINKS YOU'RE COOL TOO.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I AM GLAD YOUR DREAMS CAME TRUE. YOU HAVE TERRIFIC SONGS AND

I CANNOT WAIT TO GET YOUR NEW CD IN OCTOBER. THANK YOU FOR THE EMAILS FOR ALL YOUR SHOWS.

WE WILL BE SEEING YOU AS SOON AS YOU ARE IN OUR AREA AGAIN. I AM GOING TO SPEAK TO THE PRINCIPAL

AT TRUMAN AND SEE IF SHE CAN ARRANGE TO HAVE YOU FOR AN ASSEMBLY FOR THE KIDS. IT IS GREAT

TO SEE THERE ARE STILL SOME GENUINE GOOD THINGS FOR THE KIDS TO SEE. IN THESE DAYS

THERE IS NOT MUCH OF ANYTHING THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE VIOLENCE, SEX AND VULGARITY.

YOU ARE GOING TO THE TOP. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND YOUR MUSIC!! ALSO YOUR STAFF IS WONDERFUL TOO.

THANKS FOR THE GREAT SHOWS AND INSPIRATION.

SHERI PILLAR

Mr. Ray,
I have a soon to be 2 year old son and a soon to be 4 year old son who love you and want to be rock stars when they grow up.

The boys even have guitars and drums that they love to play and they even want to make a rock video! My husband

and I think it’s great and that the video will be perfect years from now when VH1 does the behind the music of the DiGioia boys.

In the world we live in today it is not easy to find good role models for our children; I am so glad they have chosen

you to be one of them. You encourage children to love and respect one another and you inspire children to dream.

Mr. Ray:
Congrats on your success - you deserve it.
Thought you'd like to know, my usually shy 4 year old
boy sits on the couch every day and listens to your
album - the whole thing. Recently, he put on a Mr.Ray concert for our friends.

He even keeps the beat with his leg like you do when you play the guitar.
Even my precocious 9 1/2 year old girl thinks your
cool.
Have a nice summer.
The Bryen Family

Mr. Ray:

My son who is 3 1/2 totally adores you and mimicks everything that you do.

He attends the Kiddie Academy in East Brunswick, and after you come to sing to them, he comes
home and grabs his guitar and does everything that you did that day. So I want to Thank

You again for the information on Dana, and for you, just
being you. Your a great inspiration to our kids, who are the little ones of the future,

and to the parents who wish everyone was a good and caring as you.

I wish you and yours a very happy and healthy holiday season. And I look
forward to attending your show at The Forum this Sunday.

Take good care,
Nancy H

the joy of listening to your music. I wish you much continuted success and I

Hi Ray,
I have a great story to share with you which you'll like. I picked up my sisters kids last week to take them to the beach.

They're in my car and see my Mr. Ray CD which has been a regular staple of my driving CD stock since you

gave me the CD at your Release party. They (my niece 10 and nephew 8) see your CD and they not only

do they recognize your record company label (since when do little kids pay attention to THAT stuff?) and rave about your label

(I feel ignorant; do I even know BB King's record label?), but they recognize more than 1/2 of the songs on your CD.

Ooooooh Aunt Scarlett. You have Mr. Ray? they said. Play Track 7. Now Play Track 4. Now play Track 3.

And this went on with them singing the words to all the songs blasting the CD through the poorest

neighborhoods of Asbury Park like we were pumping Puff Daddy or one of those new hot girl groups --

it didn't stop until we'd listened to the entire CD. Then they told me that one of their teachers

had put on a program at the end of the school year where some of your songs were featured in the

of mine suddenly made "Aunt Scarlett even cooler".
Wow!! They said. Thanks Ray."

Dear Mr. Ray,

My son, Jacob, though just two in November, is a HUGE Mr. Ray fan!! (So are his parents.)

He knows EVERY word to every song on the "Start Dreaming" CD. It is totally amazing to see this little

two year old kid sing all the songs and dance to this wonderful music. The other day someone asked him

if he liked music; he answered with, "music's a language we all understand". Needless to say, the person almost dropped.
We have him singing your songs on videotape if you want to see him.

Your music has brought so much joy to Jacob's life that he would love to be a part of this in any way.

Also, please let me know if there is anything we can do to help promote Mr. Ray in LA.

Recently came across your CD while roaming through Amazon.com and bought it for my two daughters

(8yrs and 3mnts respectively). They absolutely love it and so do we! Your music is absolutely great!!!

My older daughter has been an avid Raffi fan for years, but she says you are her favorite now!

As you know kids will play the same CD endlessly (especially in the car) and I have to say that even after

multiple playings we adults are both still delighted to hear each song. Our baby daughter has just started

laughing and trying to sing along with music...the first song she has sung with is "I'm a Little Flower".

Thank you very much for your work. It is absolutely fantastic. Please keep it going, there are millions

of kids out there who do or will love your music. Certainly all our friends know of you now!

Comment: Dear Mr. Ray,
Thank you for all your great music. You really captivate the children with your imaginative songs.

It is a so enjoyable to watch their little faces at your shows and the way they relate to your music.

My daughter and I have especially liked the shows at Forrestal. Again, our heartfelt thanks!

Susan M

We saw your performance this past Sat. at the Governor's Inaugural party. You may recall our son,

I did a search on the Internet & came up with your site (great design by the way). I am thrilled to have found

that you will be performing at the Forrestal Village, we will try to come & see your show. Your music is great

We moved to NJ just over a year ago from NYC. Our son was always exposed to all kinds of music on the

street, the concerts at Central Park or Lincoln Center. Here in NJ, it's a bit lacking & I have to seek out

Mr. Ray...My son Brian (soon to be 4) attends the Kiddie Academy in Hillsborough. I was wondering

when you might be playing there again...He certainly digs your music and says that you haven't been

around lately.We have your cd which is constantly played. So much that I have Kalien the Alien memorized

(as well as a couple others). It is a requirement that I sing along too, and provide cues like "sing it louder

space cadets!"If you ever need a drummer for a Kiddie Academy appearance, I would be glad to lay down

a beat.Your disc is really great for kids and you've done a great job producing it. Although I didn't get the

chance to say hello last June, you did a great job with the graduation ceremony. Good luck and keep writing. Dave...

Dear Ray,
Thanks so much for your excellent presentation here at the East Brunswick
Public Library on Sunday, January 21. I've never before seen a performer
who can completely captivate a child and adult audience the way you did.
You seem to know exactly what children and adults both need from a performer
and then walk this fine line with perfect balance.
Your warmth with the children, coupled with the topics of your entirely
enjoyable and listenable tunes, really made your concert come alive. Your
use of audience participation and humor involved everyone in the room - kids
and adults, alike - as both performers and proud, laughing on-lookers. It
was clear to me from the giggles, singing-along, dancing, and non-stop
smiles that everyone delighted in your performance, and that's not to
mention the comments I heard afterward.

We definitely look forward to inviting you back!
Thanks again for such a great time!
Sincerely,
Suzanne
Youth Services Librarian
East Brunswick Public Library

families in the audience. It was fun to watch the children and their parents "rocking along"

for his addition to our Children's Museum of Manhattan visitors' experience.

Mr. Ray show in Mendham, NJ (Hilltop Nursery School). My daughter Brooke got to step up to the mic,

and sing Twinkle, Twinkle - she will never be the same! I don't know who had more fun my daughter or husband!

In fact, at a Middle School Basketball Game soon after Mr. Ray's performance the Dad's were raving about this show.

Hi Mr. Ray,
My name is Emma and I am 10 and my sister is Taylin and she is three. When you sang at Yellow Brick Road,

we really loved it, We always sing your songs. My mom likes us to listen to your music, because she likes it too,

It is not babyish, just cool. Every time after it rains we look for ROY G BIV. Thanks, Emma

This is your "old" kid fan........I just got back from Barnes & Noble in North Brunswick and enjoyed your

performance there sooooooo much! :-) You are the "Elvis" and "The Boss" to our children.

What a delightful message you send out to them in your music! We need that so desperately in todays world.

I really liked your "new" song about RESPECT.

Hi there,My son Ryan (Kiddie Academy - North Brunswick) now idolizes you (it's amazing how things can change in a year.

He went from being afraid of you to pretending to be you). You are such a large influence in his life.

There isn't a day that goes by that he doesn't pretend to be you. He carries his guitar in his gig bag on his

shoulder and has a "songbook" that he carries. He comes into the room and says, "Hey guys, what's up?",

and then proceeds to set up his gear and begins to play. I have to capture this on video tape because it is

just too funny (and cool too). I also understand that they are calling him Mr. Ray Jr. in school now.

I wonder what he does in the classroom that earns him this moniker?? Well, between you and my

husband, Steven, I am confident that Ryan will certainly be a musician of some sort. He loves to sing and play his guitar.

Maureen

Thank you so much for just being you. For Christmas I bought my grandsons two of your CD's and your video.

My 2 year old grandson Jacob constantly walks around singing I know a Boy named (I think he is saying Boy G Bib), but whatever it is it is so so cute.

They listen to your songs on the way to daycare and back every day.

Just have to share--one night last week, we took the kids out to dinner. Out of
the clear blue, Nicole starts singing "Roy G. Biv"--words as clear as crystal.
Then, I sang the first line of several other of your songs and guess what? She
knew all of them and was able to continue with the words for each I began!
I'm sure it's no surprise since they play it at her pre-school all the time and we play it
at home, but I am sure it never gets boring for you to hear the impact you have on our children.
Our best always,
The Girardis

Dear Mr. Ray

My 4 yr old son, Marc, first saw you perform last year. He loved you right then

and there and we bought your CD on the spot. We listen to the songs every day...

it's actually his bedtime music. He knows every word. We just recently saw you perform

again at a friend's birthday party in Aberdeen, NJ. We just wanted to thank you for making

such great music that both kids and parents love. You're the coolest!

Dear Mr. Ray,
Thank you so much for visiting my class at the Goddard School in
Hillsborough. My kids have done nothing but talk about how much fun they
had. Just seeing the smiles on their faces along with your enthusiasm for
teaching children the love of music made me clear why I became teacher. We
look forward to hearing from you again...

With Many Thanks,
Kerri Walsh
The Goddard School

Dear Mr. Ray,
Just a quick letter to say THANK YOU for such a wonderful show. The
children absolutely loved you. I overheard one child tell his dad as he
was walking out the door to go home, "Daddy this really cool guy came
today and he sang all kinds of neat songs." You made quite an
impression on my kids. I look forward to having you come again in the
near future. Once again THANK YOU!!!!!!

Kelly Schwing
Assistant Director/Goddard School

Mr Ray:
Just wanted to say my 7 year old son and I love you! You are so
entertaining for parents and kids. You are great with he kids and
motivate them and make them laugh. You teach good clean fun and
values. My sons first grade class sang "when I grow up" in the school
talent show as his teacher has been a fan of yours for years for your
"adult" music. Now we are followers. We have your CD and play it all
the time! We saw you at Family night and today went to see you at
Discovery House. You are so awesome! Your music brings out the best in
kids and teaches a message and is entertaining for parents too. My son
is so shy and today at the discovery House he got up and sang a solo on
mike. I was amazed. You just make kids want to try. he never dances
either and at your concerts he is up and jumping around! Thank you for
being an inspiration to kids and alot of fun for us parents too! Can't
wait for another CD. You are the best thing that ever happened to
family entertainment.

Christine and Brandon

In addition, we appreciated your co-operation all throughout the preparations for the performance.

It was a pleasure to work with you. Our audience, as well as staff, thoroughly enjoyed your event,

had on him, in Garrett's own words, "Mr. Ray is a much better singer than Raffi, Peter Paul & Mary and

even Jimmy Buffett!" You have no idea what a huge accomplishment that is. Garrett has requested that

we buy him a new guitar so he can cover it with stickers just like yours. We listen to your CD so often

that even 16-month old Emery sings along and can anticipate the next song before it plays.
Speak to you soon.
Sharon

Mr. Ray,
Well last night we premiered your new CD. One word-EXCELLENT!!! It was
worth the wait. As we all were listening, "Flower Power" came on and I
looked at my daughter (who is 8 now) and remembered when she was just 4 years old and performing that song.

I have to tell you that it brought tears to my eyes. And my son was just singing and dancing all over the house.

mr. RAY,

I have been wanting to let you know that my 2 older kids love your Start Dreaming CD. We've been

listening to it for 2 years now (my son went to preschool with Mylene Ouimette's daughter -

forgive me if I've misspelled her name) and we're still going strong (#3 kid is starting to bop in

time when the CD is on, too!) We've seen you live twice and my kids can't stop asking about when you might be back

(although they clam up like crazy when they actually *see* you - LOL)

I hope that you think that this is funny.....my husband is a basketball coach, so the kids both

know that daddy's favorite song is Swish. My just-turned-3-year-old is a little confused about

the lyrics though. He thinks that is goes.."jump up, shoot the ball, get it in that magic poop".

I have tried and tried to explain the it is "magic *hoop*" but he just doesn't believe me.

Did I mention that we are trying to potty train him?!

I wish you much continued success - and hope to see you again soon (are you heading back to MD anytime soon?!)

Sally, Robert (just turned 6), William (just turned 3) and Michael (14 months) - all die hard mr. RAY fans!

Hi Ray, We took your CD on vacation with us to Florida and the extended family wants to know where

in that area they can buy it. The parents learned the lyrics almost as quickly as Steve and I did.

almost as well as they do. You won't remember our names, so I will sign off as...
Katie and Stephen Parents..."

We have been intending to email you a note about the CD. The boys go to sleep listening to it,

"jam" with their toy guitars dancing around the dining room to it, and won't listen to anything

else in the car. Scott my husband) says the songs run through his head all day.

Hi Mr. Ray,
Love your music! I'm a first grade teacher. This week we were reading a book about colors

I have to say I am very impressed...
A girlfriend of mine invited me and my 16 month old son to your performance over the weekend in Mendham...

Although he was a little intimidated by his surroundings (I guess it's common for his age), I enjoyed singing along to

"Yellow Submarine" and dance around with him to all the songs. I come from a musical background

I think it is very encouraging to know that there are people out there who genuinely care about the

We wanted to thank you for making Elizabeth & Erin's Birthday Party such a success!

Everyone loved your show. Erin (who is only 2) has to listen to your CD constantly.

She can barely talk....but she can say.."I know a boy named roygbiv" and "mrRAY"!!

We've listened to the CD so many times, I've even heard Grandpa (Brush) singing the songs to himself!!

Thanks again for putting on such a great show, and for putting out a children's CD that parents

(and grandparents) enjoy as much as the kids!

Mr. Ray, Thanks for the quick delivery on the CD. The kids are
nuts about it! I didn't really have a good sense for what good you had done
for them at their Pre-School until I was giving them a bath yesterday morning.
I mentioned that we had a CD of yours and they immediately started singing
your songs in the tub. So I went downstairs to put it on loud enough so
they could hear and they just loved it. After the bath, they went into the
living room to dance and listen. I tried to put the volume back down but
my boy insisted that it remain "big". They listened to it three times
yesterday and I had to put it onto a cassette so they could hear it in the
car today. There was also some skirmishing about the postcard with your
picture on it so I resorted to gluing your JPEG photos to some some stiff
paper (I got to bed late). They were just so animated about it that I
wanted to write and tell you how much they love you. I, too, am thankful
for the joy you have brought them...Regards, Roger

Hi Mr. Ray,
Just wanted to let you know....
We were shopping at Toys R Us in Freehold on Friday night and guess what music was playing in the back round....YOURS!!!
The funny thing was Mike and I didn't notice it, Hilary our 3 1/2 year old did!!!

(She's the one from Hunter's B-day Party with the "Flower Power" dress.)
She was sing in the cart the whole rest of the shopping trip!!
Just wanted to share that with you. :-)

I have to tell you, my last week has been horrible. My father, in Boston,
is very ill and this has probably been the last time I will see him. I
helped to care for him (trying to be both nurse and daughter) for the week
and made some tough decisions with my younger brother about the care and
eventual fate of my father. Anyway, long story short...not a nice week and
I came home feeling drained, and very very old.
But this morning I have been playing your CD..I have played it over and
over to the point where I can sing along with some of the songs! It has
lifted my spirits beyond what you could imagine and has allowed me to be a
silly child again, even after such a week. I cannot wait for Annie to wake
up (my 4 year old) so I can share this CD with her. This will be her first
seeing me since I got home late last night...now she will see me smiling
and laughing, rather than feeling old and sad as I did last night. Your CD
helped make that possible. Thank you so very very much!!!

Dear Mr. Ray, Ashley and Justin love your "Start Dreaming". And, I started to think whom I
can buy your CDs for. That's how much I love it. I think all kids should
have your CD. Both the music and the lyrics are great. Ashley's favorite is
"Power Flower", Justin's is "I'd be a Dinosaur" and mine is "Roy G
Biv". Good luck with "Start Dreaming", and all the best wishes to you.

Mr. Ray...we just got back home from your show. We finally have your CD. My son, just loves it! (and so do I ).

We have played it 4 times already tonight
and now he is going to sleep with it on. Thank you for letting him "sing"
Itsy Bitsy Spider tonight. It made his " most favorite thing ever " as he
says. After looking at your website I realized how I remember you, I used to go to the Stone Pony in the late 80's!

How ironic that I used to listen to
you and now my son does! Thank you so much for a wonderful and new sound in
kids music! We love you! (My son says you're his favorite!)

whole Backstreet Boys/Britney phenomena! Finally something cool for pre-school kids...

Hello Mr. Ray --My daughter attends one of the Pre-Schools you play at, and loves you! I think
she got her "roar" from your dinosaur song. We just got your CD (the first
day they sold out before we could pick one up), and she recognized your
songs within the 1st three notes!

dear mr. ray,,
i love you and i miss you
i really want to see you soon
julia madden

What have you started? (LOL) Leeann came in from school tonight (bearing in
mind she is 16) shouting you have to copy me Rays CD onto tape, Mum, so I can
take into school! She had had physics today and found herself staring at a chart on the wall
of a prism, it showed the colours of the rainbow, in the middle of the lesson she shouted out Roy G Biv,

it's Roy G Biv!!!!! She had to explain to her friends what she was ranting about, so now they all want to hear it.!

"it's cool to listen to kids music again"! this music is so cool, it reaches the kid in us all. I've had it on again today

and now can't decide on my favourite! Love them all - as well as "I'd Be A Dinosaur" ,

(love the voices -"sing a long space kidettes"), and "Why Are There So Many Questions?"
Leeann is playing it again... her favourite is Roy G Biv!

I hope you will take this as a compliment when I say that I can hear the influence of The Beatles in there,

We believe we'll be moving in early fall (most likely), but we will try to attend what we can of your shows.

I just HAD to tell you that Carly sings your entire repertoire form the first CD and even sings with your CD

while she turns on her own microphone. It is beautiful. Then my husband says he has you songs stuck in his head all day.

So, know that you are a big part of our lives and, I believe, always will be.
Sincerely,
The Kandels

We also agree. The CD is great and my friends have also purchased it (even though they didn't know you).

They are now big Mr. Ray fans. We loved the pics inside and have listened to the cd over and over and over.

We take it everywhere!!!
P.S. Your autograph is wearing off, since we have looked at the inside cover so much.

Mr. Ray, is there any chance on getting someone to make you a "Kalien
the Alien" doll for your merchandising? My 4 year old went to bed
tonight sobbing about how "she misses Kalien the Alien since he went
away" after listening to your song ? times. She asked if we could get
her a doll of him for her to hold "until he comes back..." Any chance?
Thanks,
Tabitha and Sabrina's mom, Marcia

I had the opportunity to see you with my son and his class at the Goddard School in

Hillsborough a couple of weeks ago. You were so gracious to sign my son's (Aaron) CD.

Aaron and the rest of the kids adore you. They listen and sing your songs often.

It is great to have such a impression on the kids. I too, like your songs but mostly

because they have something to say and teach the kids.

Thank you for making a difference in our children's lives.

Sincerely, Rose

Hi Mr. Ray: Emily and I enjoyed your show Friday night, but what I'm really writing about is the CD. I love it.

And that's after having listened to it @ least 24 times in the last 48 hours. Seriously, you did a great job on it.

The songs are wonderful, of course, including the couple I hadn't heard before

Take care and best of luck with it- Jackie

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Mr. Ray...my daughter's favorite song now is 'Boo-Boos Go Away'...I not only hear
her singing along, but singing it even when the CD is not playing. Quite a
feat for my little one as she appears to have some learning disabilities. I
knew she would just love this!

Dear Mr.Ray,
Hello!!!!My Brother and I love your songs.Even though I'm nine years old you could

never get old enough to stop listening to your songs.It was nice writing to you.

impressed with the sound effects. Lauren took the CD to school the next day and played

it for her class. The pictures and the cover is beautiful. Lauren was so surprised and thrilled to be inside the cover.

Yesterday, I put the CD on and we rocked around the house for two hours. Thank you , Mr. Ray!! As a Mom it makes

me very happy that the music that Lauren enjoys is now available for her baby brother, Austin, to enjoy.

Thank you for the wonderful experience and music you have given to my children.

You wouldn't believe the enjoyment and happiness that show on my boys faces when they
sing your songs...That is priceless. I forgot to mention, when Keith was
around 6 months old and he was cranky in the car, I would put on the dinosaur
song, and he would stop crying and smile!!! True story. Happened every
time. Bill couldn't believe it!

Hey Mr. Ray what's up? My children attend Smarty Paints in Red Bank and we recently saw you there!

The show was awesome and the music was great! My dad was in from out of town and he even bought

a cd for my nephew! We listen to ours everyday! Thanks so much for the great music!!! As a parent I enjoy it too.

You let my son, Alex play the guitar which has been the highlight of the year for him. Please let us know

when the next cd or any other music you might be involved in hits the stores, we will buy it. I am also

interested in private parties, the kids love you and from what I can see the adults do too! Rock on Mr. Ray!!!!!

thought you might be glad to know that this evening at bedtime, I was asking my daughter some questions

(favorite color, favorite food, etc.) and when I asked her what her favorite song was she declared,

without hesitation...."ROY G.BIV" -- and then proceeded to sing almost the whole song for me!

I didn't even realize that she knew the lyrics! Thanks so much for giving her a song to call her favorite!

Hi! We saw you at the last family night at the Princeton Forrestal Center. You are great! We bought the CD

and the whole family loves it. When we get in the car, our 2 1/2 year old twin daughters say, "Mr. Ray, Mr. Ray".

Mr. Ray,
We love your music!! We sang your song, "When I Grow Up" for our school
talent show. It was a lot of fun dressing up in costumes of what we want to be when we grow up.
We like to look at your website. Look for us (your fans) at our website!
From your friends in Miss Rodek's First Grade class
Monmouth Junction School
South Brunswick

hey, Mr RAY, what do you say. how are you today? I really appreciate you coming back to the school to see the kids,

THEY REALLY LOVE YOUR CD & MISS YOU. I know my kids were talking about you all the way home.

They were even trying to see if you were in the speakers in daddy's truck, but to the surprise of especially KASSIDY,

you were not actually in daddy's truck {it was very cute}. Well I'm sure you have lots of e-mail to answer,

so we hope to hear from you soon. your friends, ERIK,KAROLYN,TYLER, & KASSIDY

Dear Mr. Ray, My daughter, Alyssa, loves you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We saw you perform at the
Firmenich party in April and she hasn't stopped listening to your CD
since. I have to say that I really enjoy it too! We both know all the words to
every song (almost)! She's even been taking her CD to her pre-school and the
kids are also enjoying your music!

The CD came yesterday... I wanted to let you know that
Justin was so excited about it!! He remembered most of the songs from
his pre-school and today he brought the CD to the dentist (who I will give
an order form to because she would like to order it also). He is also bringing it to school this afternoon.
My younger son, Bryan really enjoys your music too!!
Thanks!!

My daughter Victoria loves your music. Since
the postcard came home with your picture on it, she won't let go of it!

I'm really glad I brought Jamie to see you perform at Barnes & Noble! Kenny H. was right on the money when

he told me you're doing something very special. Although her attention span left alot to be desired

(she spent most of your appearance reading books to herself by the little stage--she doesn't spend

much time in crowds ang gets a little intimidated), my mother-in-law and myself enjoyed the show. You've

chosen a noble direction for your music, and as witnessed by your fans, I think you will have great success.

It is a wonderful gift to be able to bring such light into childrens eyes & hearts. You're a lucky guy! By the way,

once we got home and she actually listened to your CD, Jamie became an obsessed fan. Keep us posted

of any future public performances, as I'm sure she'll be your first screaming groupie. Her two absolute favorites

are "Roy G. Live" and "The Alien Song" (she'll get the titles right sooner or later!)
Thanks again for the performance, and brightening my daughter's CD collection with some

original music that my wife & I actually tap our feet to and enjoy!
Good luck, and enjoy the journey, Mark E.

Hey Ray -
Congratulations - Congratulations - Congratulations!!!!! Just wanted to E-Mail you and let you know

I absolutely loved your CD - "Start Dreaming...". It brings back so many memories of when you used to come into

my Kindergarten class at Kiddie Academy in Cranbury and sing with the kids. To hear you sing "When I Grow Up"

again makes me think back to the Kindergarten Graduaiton Class of 1998 (since they sang that at their graduation).

Our theme was all about growing up and that song just fit so well into the scheme of things. Anyway, I got my kids

hooked on your CD too. They're walking around the house just singing away with their mom of course. My sister and

her kids really enjoyed your show at the Princeton Forrestal Village. Needless to say, her kids only want to hear

"Mr. Ray" when they get in the car (they too are be-bobbin' around the house to your music). They were so excited when

my sister told them that she wants to invite you to perform at their 6th birthday party. the details. Thanks!

We have friends we would like to introduce to your music.

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Dear Mr.RAY... I Love The Songs You Make me Sing.
They Make Me Feel Very Dancey
and They Make Me Want To Get Up and Dance I Love The Songs and
I Love You Too!” Love Madeline Jane

Mr. Ray, I had fun playing with you at Jason's party.
I hope you're having so much fun singing with kids.
I had fun using the pick on my play guitar.
dictated by: EMILY

Mr. Ray,
I just visited your web page and really have to thank you for all you do for our kids.

Seeing what a busy schedule you have, you still take time to visit the kids at the day care center.
You were there yesterday when I came to pick up my son and he didn't want to

leave because you were there. I think that's great. You really know how to entertain.

and care you give to our children.
Best regards, Mary May (Delia & Jeffrey's Mom)

Hi Mr. Ray!
My two children go to Kiddie Academy and just love you! We have
seen you at Discovery House also. First question: Where can we
purchase your CD? I am hoping the Easter Bunny can bring it for
my kids! Keep ups the great work. You are a real inspiration to all!
Sincerely, Karen

Is your CD done yet? We have been anxiously awaiting its completion!
Probably as much for us as for the kids!

Hi Mr. Ray! We were wondering when your new CD will be out!
We are anxiously awaiting its debut! Nicole and Zachary send a big hug and a warm howdy-do.

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Dear Mr. Ray,
Your guitar is very beautiful. I love you. Thank you for letting me sing
Twinkle Twinkle with you on Friday. I really like Kalien the Alien a lot. See
you soon on February 26. Love, Justin

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Hey there Mr. Ray!
Cool website! My son, Jake got a guitar for
Christmas!! His Aunt remembers you playing for the children at Jake's BD
party in August, and just had to get him a guitar for Christmas. It's a
child's acoustical guitar, and Jake is NUTS about it, he says he want to be
like Mr. Ray and make music.

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Mr. Ray,
Do have any kind of performance schedule that you could email to me. We
caught your act a few weeks ago and LOVED it. My
two-year old daughter Emily thought you were even maybe as good a guitar
player as her Daddy. She would really love to see you play again.
So would we...”-Lisa-Marie

Mr. Ray, I can't thank you enough for stopping by to see Aron.
You made him smileand he only wanted to tell everyone about you!
He has been carrying around your picks ever since we've been home.
He even brought them into the O.R. with him. The nurses kept them next to him on the table...
We'll see you on Friday! Stacey

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Mr. Ray:
Shawn and Marshall thought we should check your website and
found out when you are coming out with a CD. Will you be selling it from
Kiddie Academy? Shawn says hi and Marshall says he likes your guitar.

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We visited your web page and saw your recent performance at Discovery
House. The show was excellent. We can't wait for your CD. Keep up the
good work. Just wanted to let you know that we think you're great!

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Mr. Ray -
My son Alex is looking forward to your upcoming cd & cassette. You may
remember him from Day Care 2 years ago and you also came to sing at his
birthday party. Congrats and good luck on your upcoming recording!

We had a blast! My son Tyler loved it. He is usually shy but he is so
comfortable with you that he went right up
front of the dance floor. What a wonderful time we both had!
Many thanks, Dawn

Hi mr. Ray,
I can't wait to get your tape!. I will play it for my new grandson!!!

Thank you for coming to my graduation, you made it special!
Mr. Ray, I like you and I like your guitar. Love Lizbeth

Dear Mr. Ray We received your message and the girls were climbing all over
me at the different things. When I read to them all the songs yet to be
released they were very excited and enjoyed checking out the entire website
Wishing you well... It was good to see you again. We really missed you!!
See you soon...”

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Dear Mr. Ray,
We saw your WEB site. It was great. Morgan and I would like to hear some of
your songs on your site. We like your pictures. Morgan has a black guitar
that she plays and pretends that she is you. We missed you today?? Did you
come to my class? By the way, can you sing more old songs from last year?
(zibby the zebra?) See you later alligator.... Not for a while crocodile...

Mr. Ray,
I just wanted to send you a note to let you know that Veronica was thrilled
to see you. She hadn't seen you since she left Day Care this past
summer so it was really a treat for her! Thanks for keeping us posted for
when you will be in town - and we can't wait for that CD to come out!
See you soon...Veronica and Catherine's Mom

Mr. Ray, I used to work at one of the pre-schoos with you.
I plan on attending this weeks concert at the Princeton Forrestal Village but wanted to make absolutely sure

that I could buy a CD that night. I'm not sure if you could hold one for me just
in case but I'd really appreciate it since I'm positive that a ton of people will want to buy it.
Thanks alot - I can't wait to hear the songs again!

Hi Mr. Ray-I know Justin would love to ask you a few questions. I think
you're a great example for him to see how hard work and determination can help reach goals.

He remembers your early days teaching at Kiddie
Academy and now he has seen you on TV playing with Meat Loaf. Well, I hope to hear from you!

Dear Mr. Ray,
My son Aron loves your songs and loves when you come to visit at the
Cranbury Kiddie Academy!! He wanted to leave you a note but since he's only
4 and can't type yet I did it for him!!
Aron's mommy

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Hi Mr. Ray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like to thank you for being such a great big part of my kids lives.
My kids adore you.

Mr. Ray, Always a pleasure seeing all the smiling faces of our young ones!!
You certainly have a way with the children!

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Congratulations, Mr. Ray! Both of my kids love music, and I think a
huge amount of the credit goes to you. They both LOVED "Mr. Ray Day" at
their Day Care Center several years ago. They still talk about you, too actually!
We recently found some pictures of you with Danny on his "graduation day"
and it was so cute! Best of luck!! And continued success!

My son is so excited! He cannot wait! By chance is the Alien song on
it? That is his favorite and always wants me to sing it with him but
unfortunately he doesn't know the words and neither do I. See you friday!

Thanks a lot for making our party a success. Tracey really enjoyed your
performance and, I really enjoyed it too!

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Dear Mr. Ray,
Will you be coming to my class again now? I've missed you. It was fun
seeing you at Forrestal. Your friend, Brian

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Mr. Ray,
Just wanted to let you know a new address for Alexa.
She is anxiously awaiting your CD. Hope to be able to buy
it soon. Hope all is well.

Hi Mr. Ray!
We're SOOOOOO glad the CD is FINALLY out!!!!!! Congratulations! Can't wait to
get our hands on a copy!!!!