When We're Singin'

Sending Tons of Love to David Cassidy

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47 years ago today, I THINK I LOVE YOU was the number 1 song in America. It displaced the Beatles "I'll Be There" from the top slot, and became the biggest selling single in Bell Records History; the most recorded and performed song of 1970, winning the BMI Award; the fastest selling single, winning the National Association of Recorders Merchandising; the No. 6 song for all of 1970 and the No. 46 song of the entire decade of the '70s. It has always been one of David's favorite songs from a body of work that has spanned 5 decades. For 47 years and at hundreds of concerts to date, David has told us the lyrics are "how I feel about all of you." It's time to reciprocate it.

An Evening of Partridge Family, November 13, Rocky River, OH!

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My dear friend from school days, Lori Bott, is hosting an evening of appetizers, fun and yes, Partridge Family, on November 13 at Renuvo Hair Salon! Bring a bottle of wine and join us! I'll be doing a photo presentation (which includes some neverr-before-seen photos courtesy of Henry Diltz), book signing and plenty of Q&A fun starting at 6:30PM that evening and I sure hope some of you can come! More gettin' happy! :) Link is attached! Spread the word!

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Book Signing at THE HOLLYWOOD SHOW! And SHIRLEY JONES attending!!

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There's been a lot of exciting developments lately, and most recently I'm  happy to announce that I will be a participant in THE HOLLYWOOD SHOW this weekend. I'll have a table with books for sale, and several other items that were created to compliment the book during the Kickstarter campaign. The best part of all is that they are putting my table right next to Shirley Jones, who will also be attending. I am incredibly honored by this.

I hope that some of you, especially those in the L.A. and surrounding areas will consider stopping by and saying hello. There's so many of you from the West coast I've never met, and I would be so very happy to meet you. You have all been along on this magic bus ride from the very beginning. 

The Hollywood Show is this weekend, October 20-22nd at the Westin Hotel. Here's the link for complete details: 

https://www.hollywoodshow.com

https://www.hollywoodshow.com/faq.php

Author Presentations at Geauga County Libraries

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I'll be doing a series of presentations on WHEN WE'RE SINGIN' at the Geauga County Public Library at all of their branches, beginning tomorrow in Middlefield. I sure hope some of you (northeast Ohioans) can come. :) Here are the dates and times for all three of the branches:

Saturday, September 23, 2017. 2PM --MIDDLEFIELD BRANCH, 16167 East High Street, Middlefield, OH 44062.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 7PM--CHARDON BRANCH, 110 East Park Street, Chardon, OH, 44024.

Sunday, November 12, 2017, 2PM--BAINBRIDGE BRANCH, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44023.

Series of Presenations and book signings, Geauga County Public Library

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I'll be doing a presentation for WHEN WE'RE SINGIN' at the Geauga County Public Library--all three branches (Middlefield, Bainbridge, and Chardon). The first is this weekend, Saturday September 23 at the Middlefield Branch, 2PM. If any of you can come, it would be great to see you. Geauga County Library, 16167 East High Street, Middlefield, OH 44062. http://divi.geaugalibrary.net/locations/middlefield-library/

Audio Clip: WBWC 88.3 Interview and PF music with Dennis King!

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Here's the link for my interview last night on WBWC 88.3 with host Dennis King. Jeff Pike, a big supporter of WHEN WE'RE SINGIN', called in last night from Georgia and afterward he put together an edit of the full three hours so that we could share only the part of the show that was "All Partridge." (an hour and 23 min) Thanks a million, Jeff! This interview was really fun because it was so casual, and King is a big PF fan himself. I hope you like it.

Book Signing, Presentation & SHIRLEY JONES! Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention, Sept. 14,1 5, 16!

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Excited to announce the bus stops next in Maryland. That is, the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention! I will be giving a presentation and book signing at the MANC held for three days, September 14, 15, and 16 in Hunt Valley, Maryland. I'll be doing the presentation on the first day as a special seminar, with book signings all three days. Here's the best part--Shirley Jones is going to be there, too!

Several other celebrities made famous from TV will also be there including Patrick Duffy (Dallas), Dawn Wells (Gilligan's Island) and Eric Estrada (Chips). Check out the full roster of stars! I hope some of you can come! Here's the link: http://mgram1.wixsite.com/nostalgia-convention/seminars

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Beaver County BookFest on September 9th!

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The bus rolls forward. Next stop: BEAVER COUNTY BOOKFEST! I'll be doing a book signing at the Beaver County BookFest this year as part of their annual weekend of guest authors! I hope some of you can come! It's being held in Irvine Park, Beaver, PA on September 9th from 9AM-4PM. Here's the link for details: yearhttp://beavercountybookfest.com

A GIANT THANK YOU!

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A big thanks to all of you for supporting the event at the HOF on Tuesday. The experience is something I will always remember. Thanks to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for hosting the event and believing in "When We're Singin'". We are lucky to have such an international landmark in our own back yard. Special thanks to all the David Cassidy and Partridge Family fans who turned out, and especially to my friends and family. Got Happy. :)

Rock & Roll HOF author series event previews in today's Cleveland Plain Dealer!

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The Cleveland Plain Dealer ran a great article in yesterday's online edition promoting the upcoming author series event at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next Tuesday, August 29th. Here's the link:

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/08/cmon_get_happy_partridge_famil.html#incart_river_home

The hard copy version will run in Friday's edition. (8-25-17).

I hope to see many of you at the event. It's free to the public with an RSVP, which can be done online. Here's the link:

https://ticketing.rockhall.com/single/SelectSeating.aspx?p=495

This is the first time that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has hosted any kind of event regarding The Partridge Family or David Cassidy. Their support and endorsement of this book is a huge honor for The Partridge Family music and all the fans who have loved it and believed in it so very much through the years. It is a powerful nod to The Partridge Family as noteworthy to pop music history.

For all the David Cassidy fans who have worked so very hard to get the attention of the HOF in hopes of nominating Cassidy as an inductee, this event is a winning first step. If you signed those petitions, I hope you will make every effort to be there and show the support for Cassidy's early music.

See you at the Rockhall! --John

WHEN WE'RE SINGIN' Program, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Author Series Event August 29!

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Hey all,

The event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is quickly approaching, and I am really hoping to see some of you! Watch out tomorrow for an online story in the Cleveland Plain Dealer! Plain Dealer staff writer Laura DeMarco originally wrote a fantastic piece in 2015 promoting the K-campaign. In light of the author series event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she is doing a preview piece for the book and the event. The hard copy version will run in the Friday issue of th...e Plain Dealer as well. Here's the program as it is currently planned:

•Announcements & Introductions
•Johhny Miller discussing book and research
•Interview by Karen Herman, VP of Collections & Curatorial Affairs
•Audience Q&A
•Book signing

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Author Series Event announced, ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME, August 29th!

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Come check out WHEN WE'RE SINGIN' and meet the author at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

Come check out WHEN WE'RE SINGIN' and meet the author at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Ohio has announced WHEN WE'RE SINGIN' as part of their Author Series program. On Tuesday evening, August 29th at 7PM I will be doing a Keynote presentation about The Partridge Family and WHEN WE'RE SINGIN', with a Q & A and book signing to follow. The presentation will include behind the scenes photos of The Partridge Family cast and many others who worked on the show and the music. The evening's events are scheduled from 7-9PM, with doors opening at 6:30PM. This special Author Series event will take place at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives, 2809 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, OH. (Reading Room) The event is free with a Reservation. Simply RSVP at ticketing.rockhall.com  Here's the direct link: https://www.rockhall.com/author-series-johnny-ray-miller

Hope to see some of you there! - Johnny