164 entries.
wrote on March 22, 2012
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The summer I was 47, I got a passport and used a Eurailpass to see all of Europe, sleeping on trains and in hostels. A tape of "Summer of '42" on my Walkman got me through a lot of nights with crying babies and carousing teenagers. Night after night the surrounding noises would fade as the sound came in through one ear, then the other, and then swelled to the whole orchestra right above my head. I'm 72 now, and your arrangements continue to make me happy. I've owed you this thank you note for a long time.
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:57 pm
Hey Peter. That's pretty impressive that my note to you in 2006 is still at the top of the list below. I haven't changed my mind. You are the greatest piano genius in my lifetime. But s..t. You won't be around Az for awhile. I talked to you for a bit after your concert here in Flagstaff at the reception we had for you in a restaurant. Also went back stage in Prescott to see you. And was the only one to go backstage at the PAC in Orange Co, Ca. I'm the guy that was a busboy at the Tropicana in May, 1957, when it first opened and you were playing in the lounge, alternating with Red Norvo and some others. You were just out of Julliard and had a trio. You would brag that your combined ages was 62. One of the guys was going into the army. I would talk to you in the hallway behind the stage when you took a break. I didn't know employees were not suppose to hang out in the bar area off duty. Ha. I still go to the Tropicana almost every spring. Anyway, I'm still your best fan, living in Sedona until May 1 and then I'll move back to Flagstaff. I've got every album you ever made. Blessings on your head. Bob Bowser
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:56 pm
I just read in the paper that you are retiring in the next year or two! I am heartbroken! I will not be renewing my subscription:(
Please reconsider.
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:56 pm
Playing some of your songs to some residents in a local nursing home, I overheard one of them say. I didn't know angels could play the piano. She thanks you very much
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:55 pm
After listening to Peter Nero for more years than he'd like to be reminded of, his hands are all the proof I need that aliens have visited earth.
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:55 pm
Peter... I met you about 1991 here in Portland area, you were a guest for a new store (Incredible Universe) Anyhoo, would love to see you tour here to the Portland area. I have many of the albums on CD and would love to see you perform live sometime! Have a great 2012. David.
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:54 pm
"In Person" is my favorite album of yours. I love hearing your clever piano arrangements and technique "naked," i.e., without thick orchestration. I also enjoy your composition, "Fantasy & Improvisations." I hope that these recordings will become available in digital format.
I'm originally from the the Philadelphia area. Why is the Philly Pops album with the late Tug McGraw celebrating the Phillies' 1980 World Series Championship not listed in your discography?
Please keep making great music for many more years.
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:54 pm
YOU ARE THE BARBARA STEISAND AND MERYL STREEP OF PIAN0 PERFECTION. AS WITH
THEM, THE CORE OF HUMAN DEPTH AND HEIGHTS OPENS, AND LIFE ONCE AGAIN BECOMES WORTH LIVING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFT TO ONE AND ALL.
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:53 pm
I know you're 75 years old, but I'm 81 and I haven't seen you in years because you no longer come to the west coast. I would love it of you could come out here one more time. I live on the Central Coast in California, but I'll travel to Arizona, Oregon, Nevada. I've been listening to your music since l961. I don't leave home without the tapes I have made from almost all your recordings, and when I am listening to your CD's. You're the best ever. Thanks for all these years of enjoyment.
Bob Murtha
Bob Murtha
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:52 pm
I recently purchased a copy of Mr. Nero's album "I'll never fall in love again", and I recognized the face on the cover but can't place a name to it. I think she was a Model turned actress in the 1970's. I am hoping someone there might know or be able to find out. If You could tell me who she is, I would greatly appreciate it. I thank You for Your time and efforts in this matter, E.
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:51 pm
Dear Peter Nero,
I just want to say: "thank you" for your priceless creation "The Summer of 42".
I heard for the first time when I was very young, and since, I never forgot. Time to time I returned to it, to listen so many times with never get tired.
There is a sense of beauty and longing in this melody.
If ever you'll be able to tell me, I would like to know: what inspired you to make this melody? what thoughts and feelings you were living in that time to compose this song?
Congratulations and my best feelings to you.
Daisy
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:48 pm
Hi
I was wondering if you ever made sheet music to go with the Cole Porter Party C.D. I've searched and searched for arrangements of Cole Porter music that sounds as good. If there isn't one is there any chance that one will ever be made? I would love it if somebody would make one. Peter Nero's arrangements are the best! Thanks!
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:45 pm
Your Mother was my Spanish teacher in 1968 at Cunningham Junior High School. I so remember her stature and solid personality. She was a force to be reckoned with, and the ONLY teacher for whom I had true respect.She had NO tolerance for the other pupils who did not possess liguistic understanding especially having to do with the ACCENT of the Spanish tenor, that lucky for me (WHEW!) I got to be the one to read aloud every day in class, while she exhorted the other students to pay attention to my accent!! Even so, she had No respect for me, I could see I was just a pawn, though lucky because at least I had an accent that she validated. She was clearly frustrated, as an educator, and very under appreciated, as a teacher, by her vagrant students; she was under siege. I had not the wit nor wisdom in those years, to conduct a meaningful conversation with her, though I wanted to!...and I hardly think she would have condescended. I think she was rather tough, but I also could see that she had a tender heart..because I could see it behind the veil of hard silken twine. Wow.I really was impressed!!! Next time, let's talk about your Music!
wrote on March 12, 2012
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10:36 pm
Hi Mr. Nero,
I would be the happiest amateur pianist in the world if someday you came out with a written transcription of your fantastic version of "Pick Yourself Up." That number makes me so happy every time I hear it! To be able to sit down and play it would be a dream come true! Please think about it! Many thanks for the hours of thrilling listening you've given me!!! ---Tom