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Hi, I read with interest your discussion about the ‘Cold Fact’ sheet music book… I just wanted to let you know that I have a copy of this book that I bought from a music shop in Brisbane, Australia in the eighties… and only a few years ago now I was fortunate to meet theContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: “Cold Fact” music book”

Love your music and your songs. I have “I Wonder” at the top of my Songlist and It is requested by many people when I perform. Wrote a few new verses to “I Wonder” as well. Thank you for your wonderful music! Larrie Cook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btZkLhPofdc&list=OLAK5uy_kJoM8fDbg2I5aywnlQNufWsFUEG-yX0ks&index=8

I’m not sure how ‘official’ this site is, but if there’s any way the man himself can know, I owe it to him to say; “‘Cause” is some of the most beautiful and meaningful poetry (and art in general) that I’ve ever experienced. It’s a thing of pure and honest beauty and I thank youContinueContinue reading “Cause, A Thing Of Pure And Honest Beauty”

Cold Fact Coming From Reality I was listening to Cold Fact & Coming From Reality recently. Your music still inspires us today, so much so that I’m taking the time to write this. The lyrics, basslines, and rhythm have inspired me on my journey as an aspiring folk guitar player. The way you articulate yourContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez, Your Music Still Inspires Us Today”

People remember major events in there life. Where I was when this happened etc. as a musician we have those moments in the form of musical memories. I remember where I was the first time I heard Van Halen’s Eruption guitar solo and how it blew my mind.And I will never forget where I wasContinueContinue reading “The First Time I Heard “Cause””

Ten thousand thanks and more for your gift of song and music Sixto I pray you know the quiet wind whispering them all the days of your truly amazing life.Stewart Resmer

April 2022 finds me still trying to plant flowers. Thank you for the inspiration to keep trying.Gilbert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm9UadB7XvE&list=OLAK5uy_kK918g6bKZtdJ9_QQ8ZVBtpZ2zpX6Bx-g&index=10 CAUSE Cause I lost my job two weeks before ChristmasAnd I talked to Jesus at the sewerAnd the Pope said it was none of his God-damned businessWhile the rain drank champagne My Estonian Archangel came and gotContinueContinue reading “Cause how many times can you wake up in this comic book and plant flowers?”

Hey Rodriguez, I just want to say I love your music.I bought your album Cold Fact when I was 11 years old. (Sadly subsequently stolen). Such truth in your words.(I was at a convent and got into trouble for playing your album on school break up day).You are a genius, and I’m sorry you wereContinueContinue reading “Fan Message from Caroline in South Africa”

My name is Beau, I’m a 20 year old folk singer in Detroit.I found your music two years ago, when I was living in Hamtramck. Cold Fact seemed to define that year for me.I always wanted to play music but I found it so hard to start. I heard your record and it kicked meContinueContinue reading “Fan Message from Detroit”

Hello,I just want to thank you all for this amazing documentary. My name is Glenn Cameron Howard and I reside in Warren Ontario Canada. I just wanted to thank Rodriguez for allowing us to see this amazing story of his life as well as all of you that participated in this documentary. I am aContinueContinue reading “Thank You For Searching For Sugar Man”

Hi Rodriguez,My name is John. How are you? I hope you are well. I just wanted to say that I am a massive fan and have been since I was a teenager. I’m 47 now and it’s funny to think that I remember first listening to Cold Fact seems like yesterday.I live in the NorthernContinueContinue reading “Fan Message from Australia”

Rodriguez, Cape Town, March 1998 Hey Sixto, just wanted to say hi and hope you and your family are doing well!!Emma