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MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS, ALWAYS HAS BEEN, AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE REAL PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! GERARD BUTLER?? UH...NO! The man has no expression when he *tries* to sing. On the other hand, Michael's voice just makes you melt!

I am a huge fan I loved you as the phantom in phantom of the opera. I have never seen you perform but i love all your cds.

OMG *is dying from love* Never got to see you perform but I have the CD for Phantom...to die for you are by far the best Phantom ever...Much better than Gerard Butler! He sucked! well thats my opinion...Oh just a comment from my mind...If you happen to get this listen to Christina Jones...Trust me you will love her! ((Shes my voice teacher I would know))

Dear Mr. Crawford,

This is Phil, the executive webmaster of www.chinamusical.net(the No.1 Chinese Musical Site and Forum).

Congrats to your success in the latest concert. To be honest, I really feel so sorry that I couldn't come to watch it with my own eyes. Personally, I am a big fan of you, so is my wife. We always listen to the OLC soundtrack of POTO and really can't find anyone else interpretes Phantom so well as you do.

Besides, there are lots of musical fans who loves you and your voices so much in China, especially in our site. You may have known that POTO has just made its great success in Shanghai, China, by 100 full-house shows. But that is really nothing to us since you were not singing there.

So why don't you plan to hold a concert in China? And I mean Shanghai for sure. Shanghai is a city that combines western and eastern culturals very well so both sides can find their chances there. People here enjoys western music masterpieces as well as they enjoy the delicious Chinese foods. And also, "the Original Phantom" can be a big slogan to attract the audiences just right after the amazing success that POTO has just taken.

Please, please consider about this, Mr. OP!

Dear Mr.Crawford,
I must complaiment on your abilites as EXCELLIANT! The Phantom music,especially puts the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.Phantom,you and many other actors and actresses inspire me so much to go into theatre.Thank you so much for your abilites on your career,you are most indeed awesome!

Hello when are you coming back to Australia?

I agree with Shastri (March 2005 guestbook), you are a wonderful performer and most would pay much to see you in person. I too discovered you long after you stopped performing. Shastri I think I know you? Do you know Tim

Hello,
Although I have never seen you play
"The Phantom" I bought the original cast version after seeing the Majestic Theatre show.

I enjoy your voice, good luck at all of your preformances.

Chloe

Dear Michael,pleased to hear the concerts are going well and you are back to good health.Hoping that we will see you in concert in England soon,dont forget us here in Brighton.Look after yourself,all the very best from Sandra.

Dear Mr Crawford
I must tell you that you cheer me up every time that life seems to bring me down. You are part of my everyday life. You are my music when I am at my desk working,when I cant sleep I will be viewing one of your vhs on the tele & God forbid,your pixie photo is on my desk at all time.No one touch that one.My next trip will be going to your next performance in my area(500 miles area),it maybe N.Y or Chicago. I have joined your fan club, cant wait to receive my membership.
God bless you for me.(I do want to see you before I kick the bucket
Gladys

Michael - I am so looking forward to seeing you this Saturday night here in Arizona, I'll be cheering you on from the third row, can't wait! It's been way to long. Lil

Michael,
Thank you so much for coming to perform at CNU last night. You were absolutely amazing. I sat, glued to my seat, enthralled and entranced by your magical voice. You are the "Angel of Music."
God Bless you!

Hope to see you some day soon in Canada...

Hi Michael, I'm hoping and praying that you will someday do a concert in London, Ontario...

Michael, I'm sorry to burst in like this, I don't know why I did it but for the last time I just wanted to say this. All the best of luck for your concerts. You really do have a lovely voice.

I have grown up listening to the amazing voice of Michael Crawford. No matter where I go I make sure to have at least one of his CD's close at hand. When I went on an 8 month deployment 2 years ago with the US Navy his songs helped me get through some of the toughest times. Thank you Michael so much for doing what you do. Your talent has helped me through some of the worst times in my life and been mine friend during the best. Your version of "Baby Mine" was my twin sister's father daughter dance at her wedding. I can't imagine a better song for that occasion. Again thank you. I hope one day to acctualy get to see you in concert as my parents have so many times.

Dear Michael:

With the greatest pleasure I have found out about your new US concerts. Hope it means that you get well completely.
I desire with all my heart to be there at your long-awaited concerts and to hear your wonderful voice again, feeling myself simply on a Heaven. But it's impossible for me this time because of my recent surgical operation. However mentally I will be there with you. Here in Moscow I'm praying for success of your upcoming concerts. I know You'll be fantastic as always. GOD BLESS YOU!

With love

Tanya

Hiya Michael! I'm normally into '80s rock and stuff. I'm 15. My girlfriend got me into your music, first starting me out with "The Music Of The Night" and I have gotta tell you, your voice is magnificant. You really have a great voice. Your other songs, like Phantom Of The Opera are very good :D You've inspiried me. I sung The Music Of The Night to my mom the other day, that was the first song I sung to her and she loved it :) But even I cannot do my voice as you, you have a gift there, bud :D Well, God bless. Thanks for giving me such an inspiriation and the words from your songs of how I feel about Leona :) [I love you forever, Leona ^^] Your songs have just yanked the words right out of my mouth of what I have to say about her, especially The Music Of The Night and Unexpected Song. Take care of yourself.

Just saw the DVD movie of 'Phantom' but felt it was lacking without you in it. Can't understand why Joel Schumacher didn't want to cast Sarah Brightman and you, YOU are the only Phantom. Think you're marvelous. Would have loved to see you and Sarah immortalised (or at least your voice-overs)in that film though...

No-one compares in the role of Phantom.

Hello again Michael. I can't really think of a lot to say except this. Good luck for your concerts in the autumn and best wishes.

Dear Michael Crawford,

I think your voice is wonderful. I have never seen your starring role The Phantom Of The oprea , but my parents saw if when it first came out. They told you were great. Then when I was eleven years old I when to go see the Phantom Of The Oprea and you werent playing the role, but I still loved the play. After that , my dad got me the soundtrack and I loved it. I'm hoping to send you a letter , telling u how much i enjoy your singing. I REALLY REALLY REALLY you could come on broadway again . So, maybe I can take my kids . I know I am going to tell my kids about you and I'm sure they were tell their kids that , but then again I'm only eleven years old. But I just wanted you to know if you are reading this that I think your voice is really the ' Angel Of Music ' !!!! Good luck with everything you do! I'm just one of the few that you touched so keep touching other people!!!!!

with love ,

bethany McDermott

Dear Michael,
I have checked your venues up to the last concert to be posted. You are not hitting our area anytime soon. Too bad, I mean I am crushed.
I was lucky to get the IN CONCERT DVD though and I thought, well, if I can't go at least I'll have it on DVD of this beautiful man and his beautiful voice. So, I watched it and it was better than listening to the CDs (Magical) and it was like having my own private concert in my living room. I am telling this is so hard to describe that I get chills up my spine. I wish with all my heart to be at your concert and to hear your voice and to get that experience at least one time in my life and I'll be happy. Oh yeah did you figure out about the JETS tshirt.. and I saw it under the gifts in NOTES #57.I was happy you got it anyway. I expect a full report on it.. (Just teasing) A pix would be cool of you in that tshirt. Happy wearing! AND good luck on Concert Tour 2005!

I'm the one in regards to that JETS tshirt.. hope you figured it out by now.. happy wearing and GOOD LUCK on the concerts for 2005!

Dear Michael,
I remember with much fondness receiving your letter and signed photo when I was a child. Your letter was really sweet and no the photo did not end up on the dartboard as you suggested. I now have children of my own and my daughter is just as enamoured with Hello Dolly as I was. We even named our cat Cornelius!
Would love to see 'Some mothers' return with Frank as a grandfather. Glad you have become so successful and wish you all the love luck and happiness in the world. Thankyou for making me smile
Melissa

Hi Michael! I just wanted to let you know that I think you are a fabulous performer! I have seen "Phantom of the Opera" 3 times(unfortunately you weren't in the show at the time:( However, I did get to see you in "Dance of the Vampire" and thought you were fabulous! You have such a great singing voice. I hope you are feeling well...I heard a while back that you were ill. Also, this is a stupid quesion, but are you left-handed? In the picture at the top of the website you have a pen in your left-hand? I am left-handed so I am always curious when I see other lefties! Take care and God Bless, Berna

My son just entered his first year at Christopher Newport University as a vocal music major. At the age of five, I would get him up for school by telling him that if he would hurry and get dressed, I would put the "Phamptom" on for him to listen to. Within five minutes he would be dressed, sitting on the couch, eating a dry bowl of ceral and listening to the music with his eyes closed. Now at the age of 18, while dropping him off at college for the first time, I was so excited to be able to purchase a ticket for him to enjoy your concert in September at CNU. It made it much easier for a mother to leave her first child at a university where there will be so many opportunities to be exposed to excellence in music. I so wish that I could be there too on September 12th. But more than that, I hope that some way you will have time to stop by the music department and spend some time with these students...to inspire them with the determination to live their dreams. I have told my son that his voice is a gift from God, it his own choice what he does with it. I'll pray for saftey in your travels and wish you continued success in your career. Sincerely, Elizabeth

Michael,
I have loved you for years...your voice that transcends all others, your charming personality and wonderful sense of humor! Although I was never able to see you perform in Phantom of the Opera, I am so thrilled to have tickets to see you at the Ferguson Center in Newport News, Virginia. For me it is a dream of a lifetime!! I'll be the "woman in red" -- a red dress that is.
I listen to your CD's all the time when I do housework. I'll bet you have never been told before that you are the inspiration for having a clean house! Thanks for all the great music, your work for children around the world, and for being you. May God bless you and keep you well.

Michael,
I have loved you for years...your voice that transcends all others, your charming personality and wonderful sense of humor! Although I was never able to see you perform in Phantom of the Opera, I am so thrilled to have tickets to see you at the Ferguson Center in Newport News, Virginia. For me it is a dream of a lifetime!! I'll be the "woman in red" -- a red dress that is.
I listen to your CD's all the time when I do housework. I'll bet you have never been told before that you are the inspiration for having a clean house! Thanks for all the great music, your work for children around the world, and for being you. May God bless you and keep you well.

Dear Michael,

I am so happy you are coming to the States - MY state in particular - to give a performance. I'm not a very astute cyber space player and have NEVER even considered joining a fan club but, here I am. You probably have no idea how influencial you and this association can be! I had already ordered tickets for the Mesa, AZ concert but after going on line and finding this site, besides joining, I have ordered CD's, made donations to your charities, and was even able to locate your autobiography which has only served to make me not only love your voice, but the personality behind it all. Bravo and sincere, warm wishes to you during this USA tour. The audiences will love you and I hope you'll enjoy performing here, as much as we will enjoy this wonderful opportunity. If there's any way I can throw a purple flower to you - all the way from the balcony- I'll do it!!!

Hello, all!

I just wanna say how happy I am to be part of the MCIFA and learning so much more about Michael and his life and work. Thanks for making this site and to Michael: Many more years!

Michael, you have been my inspiration for years and the reason that I started taking voice lessons and went into musical theatre. I met you a few times when you were in Chicago and was so flattered that you had recognized me from a pic I sent you in a unique Phantom shirt. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with the world.

Dear Michael
I have loved your enchanting music sense I was 8 years old. I am 12 now and my best friend Carlos and I might be doing "the point of no return" for our school talent show! Please write me!

I have just seen the DVD of "Phantom" with Gerard Butler. Tho I was impressed,his voice is nowhere compar-able to Mr.Crawfords. However I am finding it almost impossible to find the lyrics printed as Mr.Crawford sang them. Can someone direct me to the same version as recorded by him?
To Mr.Crawford;
my daughter and I are now ardent fans of yours. My Mama used to say that Elvis had a voice that was "pure music".
I only wish she had lived long enough to hear you. I know she would have loved you. We do.

Sincerely,
two new and devoted fans
Janice & Brandi

HI Just wanted to say that I have just finished your Biography . and I am blaming you for the headacks I am having. I dont think I have laughed so much on reading a book, It was borrowed But I have now ordered a copy , so when I need a laugh I can just pick it up. Please keep on singing, and pay another visit to N,Z.SOON A HUGE FAN

Michael Crawford, the one and only Phantom. Your voice and the music of Phantom of the Opera take me to a complete, out of this world, state of mind. I can't put into words your voice, and just how great it is. I have baught, and re-baught the original London cast, simply for your version of the Phantom. My hats off, and my mask to.....

Dear Mr. Crawford,
Hello, it's me, the visually impaired girl from California who wrote you by "snail mail" (you probably haven't received the letter yet). Anyway, I just wanted to say that I read your autobiography (it took me only five days) and now that I know where you've come from, you're more of an inspiration to me than you already were.
Your Loyal Fan,
Alicia N.

Dear Mr. Crawford,
I believe that you were blessed with teh voice of an angel. I enjoy listening to the CD's I have of you, but would enjoy watching you play the Phantom even more. Unfortunately, I was born a bit too late (1985)for that. However, I will most certainly attempt to make the concert in Virginia you are planning. I have a question, and I hope you can answer it. What year did you stop playing the Phantom? Everyone I work with wants to know as many of them have seen the performance. Thank you VERY much for your time.
Sincerely,
Sandy

I'm 14, and i belive you are the number one singer with a truely amazing voice. Most 15 year olds would be inspired by the likes of Greenday, Linkin Park, Maroon 5. But, no. I am inspired by you, Michael Crawford. I've seen the NYC Phantom (with Hugh Panaro). As soon as i got back i bought the CD and listened to your soothing, angelic voice. You voice makes me feel relaxed, and i feel that nothing in the world matters when i am listening to you. I love the EFX music and also the 'Only You' video. I've noticed you are doing concerts in the US, why not here in Britain? You have fans here!! Good luck to you, Mr. Crawford.

Dear Mr.Crawford,
I find it sad you didnt play the Phantom in the movie,or even voice over for it. Mr Webber made a serious BOO BOO making that movie the way he did. You Are the Phantom, Nobody can even come close.I am not a weak person yet i cant listen to The Phantom without feeling emotional and coincidentaly i have a dear friend named Christine who is over in Iraq at the moment and every time i hear the Phantom sing Christine I Loo..ve you. i just Ball like a little child. You Touched my Soul with the Phantom like nothing i have ever heard before and im glad you did.The Phantom is the greatest role ever made, i have a simple request if you dont mind me saying but would it be possible to get a couple Autographed Photo's of you,it would mean the world to me.My family and i saw you in Atlantic City and it was the greatest show,we hope to see you in Las Vegas for the opening of the Phantom Show this coming March. Stay Healthy,

Mr crawford im a 19 year old lad whos waiting to go to drama school in london you are what inspired me to become an actor when i watched you with my parents as a young boy. I have also seen you in the women in white at the palace and thought you was ace as the count and as of phantom well it speaks for itsself and thats my number 1 role i wish to play someday i think your a brilliant bloke with great morals like your charity work and would love to get some advice on my career from you (even though it would be hard work meeting you!!) thanx for ur time an admirable big big fan Richard.

Hello Michael, I first took notice of you in one of the "Some Mothers do ave em" episodes and that way back in the late 1980's when i was very young. I've been a fan of yours ever since and i've got 12 episodes of Some Mothers which i still enjoy to watch to this day and you were simply brillant as Frank Spencer. I would like to wish you all the best for the future.

Hi Mr.Crawford it's me again. I just found found out about the musical "Dance Of The Vampires" I love the play!I really enjoy singing "Come With Me".I still love Phantom.I saw the movie but,I saw the new 2004 movie version and was a little dissapointed with the way they arranged the lyrics of the song like "All I Ask Of You(Reprise)",The Phantom Of The Opera","Primma Donna",And how they changed the part of "The Music Of The Night" when you sing "close your eyes and let music set you free".I say if your going to make a movie from a play, or a book, or a remake of a movie do it right and use the exact words but dont commit plagiarism.
Somethings have changed when ever i mention something about "phantom" like finding tickets to see the play production(I still haven't seenit)it's like my dad doesnt like the show anymore i mean it was him who introduced me to it.I'm afraid that the show will close and i would never be able to see it.I missed it up in Baltimore and that's just about 1 hour away from my house! I hope I'll be able to catch your show in newport news virginia.I am a really,really big fan Mr.Crawford.
your #1 fan,
Caleb Hamilton

Michael Crawford i have great news to tell you i went to New York City and i saw the phantom of the opera it was wordrfull. I wish you can come back on stage at NYC for the phantom of the opera. I went on a tour of the stage, it remind me about when you were on the stage. Michael crawford you are my favorite celbary. You have a great voice too. I wish i can mett you. thank you for your time.

Hey Michale,I'm one of your biggest fans and I cried when I saw you in Phantom!

Hello Mr. Crawford,

I just wanted to tell you that you are THE greatest singer of all time! Here's my list.
1. Michael Crawford (WOW!)
2. Ewan McGregor (Hottie!)
3. Taylor Petersen (Another hottie that hasn't made it to the big time yet!)

But anyways, you are great! Phantom is by far my favortie work of yours. But I also love your Christmas album and I saw you as Cornelius in Hello Dolly! Wow what a change. By the way that role was recently played by my #3 best male singer ever, mentioned above, which I thought was kind of ironic. But you are a wonderful singer, actor, and person (Even though I've never met you, although I would love to!) and I admire you very much!

From a fan,
Holly :)

P.S. I plan on reading your book as soon as I can get my hands on it!

I saw you in 1995 doing The Phanton of the Opera. I was 25 years old and love you since I saw you at Brodway !
Come to Brazil ans marry me !
LOVE