When We're Singin'

Happy Easter, Happy Birthday!

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When I was in 4th grade we were learning about surveys. One of the questions on the sheet was to choose your favorite holiday. I chose Easter. Now, what kid names Easter as their favorite holiday? I was the only one, far out-weighed by the winning choice—Christmas. Ahh, but  so much of life is about our individual experiences and the perfect timing behind them. It turned out that I had the best Easter bunny on the planet at just the perfect time in my life. My parents would hide so many eggs that it took all day to find them. And I was always a sucker for a scavenger hunt. Between eggs hidden in the creek’s shore to the cornfield’s edge and the dock (and the fact that my dad would re-hide the eggs when we weren’t looking) the egg hunt eventually became a hunt to catch the Easter bunny. “I saw him go around the corner of the house,” my dad would say. We’d go running, only to “just miss” him. But we’d find a new egg in a spot we already visited, so we knew he was really out there with us! Never did catch him though. I always wanted my birthday to fall on Easter. In the 70s I began paying attention to the day of the week my birthday would fall on, because I hoped the Sunday birthday might be the same day as Easter. In 1978 I came close, but no cigar. I pouted. But it turned out that it fell on Grandma’s birthday that year, and she was in her 70s. “You need to be happy for your grandma,” mom said. “She waited her whole life too, so don’t pout. You have a lot of time left.” It would be the only time Easter would fall on her birthday. As the adolescent years passed, my favorite holiday soon became Christmas, but those egg hunts my mom and dad provided stay with me forever. The year 2000 was special for me. My life changed dramatically, and when I wasn’t paying attention, Easter finally fell on my birthday that year. On top of it, my mother turned 70 that year and I was exactly half her age. That would never happen again, and my birthday will not fall on Easter again in my lifetime. Today is David Cassidy’s birthday. He would have turned 70. And his birthday will not fall on Easter again in our lifetime. Somewhere in all of that, I feel a connection. And while we face a frightening time in history together, not knowing how it will unfold, stuck in our house, we can at least share our memories. I’d love to hear yours. Whether it’s a church service, an Easter egg hunt, or chocolate bunnies, it seems there’s always something to share. I’m grateful for that.  I miss you, mom and dad. You were the best. And happy birthday David. And happy Easter to all. ~

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David Cassidy "Retro Pinup" 1973 Now Available!

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Henry Diltz does it again!

Deep in his archives, Henry has dug up another great Cassidy photo to make available for the very first time.

This perfect shot of David was seen in some European magazines during 1973 and represents David as one of the most photogenic subjects in the entertainment industry during the 1970s.

Offered in limited quantities and signed by Henry,  it is available in 11” x 14” or 8” x 10”! Check out the merchandise page for details! Special thanks Henry Diltz, Henry Diltz Archives.

Returning to CHILLER THEATRE EXPO! Oct. 25, 26, 27, 2019

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Hey Gang! I’m heading back to Chiller for my second go-around! This time Shirley Jones will be there, too!

I hope that some of you will be able to make it. This convention is huge, and it’s a ton of fun! I’ll have books with me, but this time I’ll be bringing a lot of other things with me that many of you have asked for in the past. I’ll have leftover items from the 2015 Kickstarter campaign, as well as T-shirts, Signed Henry Diltz photos of David Cassidy and Partridge Family vinyl!

Come spin your records with us! Can’t wait to see you! — John

The greatest headliner of them all! :) October 25, 26 and 27 at www.chillertheatre.com

The greatest headliner of them all! :) October 25, 26 and 27 at www.chillertheatre.com

Shirley Jones appears at STEELCITYCON, Pittsburgh PA, August 9, 10 and 11!

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Shirley is flying in to her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA this coming weekend, August 9, 10 and 11 for an appearance at the Steel City Con held in Monroeville, PA. She will be greeting fans and signing autographs all weekend long, so come on out and get your copy of WHEN WE’RE SINGIN’ signed by Shirley!

We will have a table of books there, and other assorted merchandise including signed Henry Diltz photos of David Cassidy, Sticker Packs, T-Shirts, Commemorative Lyric Sheets, Signed Bookmarks, and even refurbished vinyl Partridge Family albums!

Signed copies of WHEN WE’RE SINGIN’ are available at 25% off retail price, strictly during in-person book signings such as this one.

Shirley Jones grew up in Pittsburgh, PA—Smithton, to be exact. Her family owned a Brewery called Jones Brewery and she has a lot of friends and relatives still in the area. She won a Miss Pittsburgh contest when she was 18, and shortly thereafter landed the lead role in the TV version of OKLAHOMA! The rest, as they say, is showbiz history.

Shirley comes back to Pittsburgh fairly often and reconnects with her hometown, so if you are in the area, I’m sure she’d love see some of you.

With Shirley Jones, at the very first convention I ever attended in Baltimore, Maryland, 2017.

With Shirley Jones, at the very first convention I ever attended in Baltimore, Maryland, 2017.



Let's Chat Partridge! Tonight on WBWC "Island Time Radio" 10th Anniversary!

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I am always grateful for every moment and every time someone takes a listen to The Partridge Family, or David Cassidy’s solo music and just reflects a little. It’s not just good music, but it’s pleasant, warm and relaxing. DJ Dennis King of WBWC Radio is also a big fan. He has a great little show called “Island Time Radio” and he will be playing both PF and DC music tonight as part of their 10th Anniversary on the air. I hope some of you will tune in. http://itrshow.com

"PARTRIDGE ON THE PATIO", Sideshow Books, L.A., June 30, 7:30PM!

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Hey all, I’m very excited to announce the next very special Partridge Family event on the calendar! Sideshow Books, a Los Angeles book store will be having an evening of Partridge Family on their back patio, June 30, 2019! I’ll be there, giving a presentation and slide show, but even more exciting is that they will be showing actual episodes of The Partridge Family outside as it gets dark! I won’t give away which episodes they will be, so you will have to come and check it out for yourself! :)

Hop on that bus and head to Sideshow books! See you there! www.sideshowbookstore.com!

John

A peak inside Sideshow Books, Los Angeles, CA!

A peak inside Sideshow Books, Los Angeles, CA!

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A frame from a recent video shot at Sideshow books!

A frame from a recent video shot at Sideshow books!

Interview with CLOSER CLASSIC TV! May 15, 2019

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Below is the link for yesterday’s podcast interview I did with Ed Gross, host of CLOSER CLASSIC TV! We spoke at great length about the Partridge Family and David Cassidy and what it takes for music to have longevity. It’s a 30 minute segment. I hope you will all take a listen.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-partridge-family-the-making-of-the-show-and-its-music/id1440330557?i=1000438174730

Discussing The Partridge Family & David Cassidy with Host Ed Gross

Discussing The Partridge Family & David Cassidy with Host Ed Gross

David Cassidy 2nd Annual Celebration, Lake George NY May 19, 20!

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The David Cassidy 2nd Annual Memorial Celebration is being held this year at Lake George, NY on May 19 and 20th. The event is intended to honor David's humanitarian side, serving as a fundraiser for several organizations that provide for good care and treatment of animals. The two-day celebration features plenty of entertainment as well. 45 RPM will be doing a tribute concert to David Cassidy. I will also be attending and giving a luncheon presentation on David's music. Tickets can be purchased through King Neptune's Pub. Hope to see you there! King Neptune's Pub https://kingneptunespub.com/events/

First Book Signing with Chiller Theatre Expo, April 26, 27, 28!

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Excited to announce our very first book signing with the Chiller Theatre convention at the Hilton Parsippany NJ on April 26, 27 and 28! We have some brand new merchandise we will be introducing as well! Check out the celebrity list--Cheryl Ladd, Tony Danza, Jason Priestley, Joan Van Ark, Parker Stevenson, Pamela Sue Martin, Donnie Most, Anson Williams...the list is endless! Special thanks to the Chiller Theatre expo, Kevin Clement, and to dear friend Rick Goldschmidt for providing another bus stop for Partridge Family and David Cassidy fans. Chiller Theatre Expo at www.chillertheatre.com

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