Happy Rhodes fan Guestbook

Hello, my name is Vickie, a Happy Rhodes fan from Kansas City (formerly Chicago). Welcome to my fan guestbook. It serves a few of my fan web sites:

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http://happyrhodes.org

http://happyrhodes.com

http://happyrhodes.net

wretchawry.com (for downloadable song Samples)
wretchawry.com (for downloadable Rarities)
rhodeshows.com (live shows, unfinished)
rhodesongs.com (links & Streaming)

are the main ones I maintain (among others), and I have the same Guestbook code on all of them. I can't tell from the Guestbook entries which site you entered the Guestbook from, which is why I ask when you leave a message.

Happy is living her life and is very content. She lives on a peaceful farm in upstate New York with her husband, musician Bob Muller. She has a "day job," one that she likes very much (she hand-builds pro-audio equipment for Dangerous Music, and is able to work at home). Though she hasn't made music for many years that will (we all hope) change at some point here.

ECTOTROPHIA!
Ectotrophia, a compilation from Numero Group, a reissue record label in Chicago. The album, released June 29, 2018, has songs from Happy's first four albums, out of the 11 albums she's released. Ectotrophia's songs date from 1986-1987 and come from the albums Rhodes Vol. I, Rhodes Vol. II, Rearmament and Ecto, often referred to as the "1st4" by some fans.

Also included is the song "When the Rain Came Down" which was an Ecto bonus track when, in 1992 the 1st4, previously only available on hand-made cassettes, were re-released on CD.

Ectotrophia is available on CD and, a first for Happy's music, LP. It can be found on Bandcamp.

The track listing and the albums they came from:

Oh The Drears - Rhodes I
I Cannot Go On - Ecto
Would That I Could - Ecto
Where Do I Go - Rhodes II
For We Believe - Rearmament
When The Rain Came Down - Ecto CD bonus track
If Love Is A Game, I Win - Ecto
I'm Not Awake, I'm Not Asleep - Rhodes I
Baby Don't Go - Rearmament
Come Here - Rhodes II
Don't Want To Hear It - Ecto
If So - Ecto
I'll Let You Go - Rhodes I
Because I Learn - Rearmament
I Am A Legend - Rearmament
Perfect Irony - Rearmament
Many Nights - Rhodes II
To Be E. Mortal - Ecto

As wonderful as the track listing of Ectotrophia is, it shouldn't be perceived as a "Best Of" compilation of songs from Happy's 1st4 albums. Many MANY great songs were left off due to time.

Happy has been performing with Security Project, a Peter Gabriel appreciation band. She sang lead for 11 live shows in 2016, and 19 shows in 2017. 8 more shows were performed in Spring 2018, and 12 in 2022..

"Members of King Crimson, Shriekback and Gabrielďż˝s original band bring these genre-less masterpieces into the 21st Century. Seattleites Trey Gunn and Michael Cozzi join esteemed drummer Jerry Marotta and NY keyboardist David Jameson to harness the core of these songs. Added to the pedigree of these players is the voice of Happy Rhodes. Her 4-octave range is the latest edition to this mesmerizing group."

A few live CDs with Happy on vocals have been released. They can be found at Security Project's Bandcamp page.

If you're a long-time fan, thank you for supporting Happy. If you've just discovered her, you have a lot of good music ahead of you. Enjoy! Please know that as a Happy Rhodes fan since 1988, your words of admiration and love of Happy's music thrill me and have been known to move me to tears. Happy Rhodes fans are so rare and it's wonderful to read the thoughts you leave.

I remind Happy to come here and check the Guestbook entries every now and then, so she will see what you've written. I know that she deeply appreciates your thoughts. Your support and interest in/love of her music means a lot to her, as you see from this:

MESSAGE FROM HAPPY!

"I wrote and recorded music for many years, thinking I was only pleasing myself. The fact that so many people have appreciated the music, makes my life incredibly rewarding and full. I'm overwhelmed by the outpouring of well-wishes and cannot express to you all how undeserving I feel. Nevertheless, I'm more grateful than you know. You've all made me feel accepted in this world and believe me, it's a cherished state of being.

Love to you all,

Happy"

ALL OF HAPPY'S ALBUMS, song by song, are on YouTube as Audio-Only tracks. That channel is http://www.youtube.com/user/happyrhodesalbums. You can search for a specific song, or you can go to a playlist for a particular album.

After hearing them, please go buy them at https://happyrhodes7d.bandcamp.com/

Almost all OF HAPPY'S ALBUMS can also be heard free via streaming audio. Go to http://rhodesongs.com/music

(These things are done with Happy's full permission and blessings)

Happy hasn't released anything herself since 2007's "Find Me" (her 11th and the first since 1998's Many Worlds Are Born Tonight)

I do delete entries here not concerned with Happy's music or if I feel the entry isn't appropriate. Spammers may as well not even try. I keep a close eye on this Guestbook.

I'm sorry there's a length limit and that some entries have been cut off. I can't seem to change that. If you write something long, highlight and copy it before you send. If it cuts off, leave another message with the rest of it.

Please, if you have something you need me or Happy to get back to you on, leave your email address or send me a reply email when you receive the canned confirmation note (the one that eats apostrophes, sorry about that).

BTW, if you leave your e-mail address, it can only be seen by me, not by everybody.

Here are a few other links in case you didn't see them where you were. There are more links on the happrhodes.org page.

There's both a Happy Rhodes fan GROUP and a Happy Rhodes fan PAGE on Facebook. (Btw, Happy herself does not do Social Networking)

There's a fan-run News account on Twitter.

HAPPY VIDEOS (well, live clips, since she's never made any actual videos)

That link above is out of date. There are lots of great links, so I'm not going to delete it, but really, there's SO much more on YouTube now. Just search for Happy and you'll find either

k8fan's channel

xenussister's channel (there are several full-length concerts there now)

happyrhodesalbums's channel

The Ecto Home Page (this is THE place for lyrics. Note, the original Ecto page no longer exists. This is a mirror at my site.)

Thank you again for discovering, listening to, and supporting Happy!

Vickie

There are currently 728 messages.
There have been 68661 visits since 2005-07-06
This page was last accessed on 2025-05-09

Message Number: 728 - Sun, Feb 9, 2025 06:00:38
Posted From: netherlands (kingdom of the)

Name:	Klaas Stap
How did you hear about Happy?:	By coincidence through the internet (probably Youtube)
Which Happy Rhodes site did you visit?:	I think all the websites you created and advised
Where are you located?:	The Netherlands

Comments:

There's an internet radio station called The Concertzender (concert station). They broadcast classical, jazz and other music that's out of the ordinary. A fine example is the program Terra Incognita. I found out just recently that name must be of one of Happy Rhodes' songs, Tera Incognita (with one r). Indeed, Happy's music fits right in the concept of this nice program. After a extensive period of time not listening to Happy Rhodes' music, I now listen to her music again. It stays unique.

Message Number: 727 - Wed, Nov 13, 2024 19:52:47
Posted From: finland

Name:	KimmyUnave
How did you hear about Happy?:	FBI
Which Happy Rhodes site did you visit?:	KimmyUnave
How did you hear about this site?:	Wallmart
Where are you located?:	KimmyUnave

Comments:

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Message Number: 726 - Sat, Oct 12, 2024 06:11:51
Posted From: united states of america

Name:	Christopher Zukowski
How did you hear about Happy?:	A3 Radio (WXPN, WFUV)
How did you hear about this site?:	Google
Where are you located?:	Forest Hill, Maryland

Comments:

I had not heard any of her music for a very long time until this morning. A pleasant memory.

Message Number: 725 - Fri, Sep 13, 2024 22:56:05
Posted From: united states of america

Name:	Kerry Sorensen
How did you hear about Happy?:	Playing in music store background.
Where are you located?:	Salt Lake City, Utah

Comments:

I've loved Happy's music for a long time. I bought every album. I always wished she would do a concert out west. You're amazing, Happy. Kerry

Message Number: 724 - Mon, Jun 17, 2024 20:31:53
Posted From: united states of america

Name:	Cliff Santos
How did you hear about Happy?:	Spotify Shuffle
How did you hear about this site?:	Google search
Where are you located?:	Bakersfield California

Comments:

I am currently going through Happy's discography and I am so amazed to find so many passionate fans. She makes incredible music and I cannot stop listening. I think Happy will be my top artist this year.

Message Number: 723 - Fri, Apr 12, 2024 11:35:19
Posted From: united states of america

Name:	Philip Watkins
How did you hear about Happy?:	First heard Happy on World CafĂ© back in the 1990s.
How did you hear about this site?:	Search
Where are you located?:	Kansas City, Missouri

Comments:

First heard â€śThe Keepâ€ť broadcast on World CafĂ©, and I was smitten. Have collected most all of her releases. Very much enjoying her interpretations of Peter Gabrielâ€™s music with The Security Project.

Message Number: 722 - Fri, Mar 22, 2024 06:29:10
Posted From: united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland

Name:	Ollie
How did you hear about Happy?:	Numero playlist on spotifty
Where are you located?:	London

Comments:

Hi, I am 23 living in London and came across Happy Rhodes music while trawling through numero playlists a couple of days ago and was immediately struck! I have been listening non stop since. I was quite surprised to never of found her music before- I am a big fan of Kate Bush and other dream pop outfits which feel adjacent to Happy Rhodes. Grateful to be here now and have been spreading her amazing music with friends. Thank you! Ollie

Message Number: 721 - Mon, Mar 18, 2024 14:29:38
Posted From: chile

Name:	DiegoMena
How did you hear about Happy?:	Navegando por internet.
Which Happy Rhodes site did you visit?:	bandcamp.com
How did you hear about this site?:	buscando informacion acerca de Happy R
Where are you located?:	Chile

Comments:

Son pocas las palabras para agradecer la mĂşsica de Happy Rhodes. Su mĂşsica siempre toco las fibras mĂˇs profundas de mi corazĂłn y me identifico profundamente con su melodĂa, contemplaciĂłn, tristeza, fuerza y regocijo. Deseo con todas las fuerzas que lance un nuevo Ăˇlbum y tener una nueva visiĂłn de su mĂşsica a lo largo de todos los aĂ±os que han pasado desde su Ăşltimo lanzamiento. Estoy seguro de que nos sorprenderĂa una vez mĂˇs. Siempre estarĂ© agradecido de que su mĂşsica pueda exteriorizar tantas emociones que siento... Gracias Happy eres y serĂˇs mucho mĂˇs que una gran artista... __________________________________________________ "There are few words to thank the music of Happy Rhodes. Her music has always touched the deepest fibers of my heart, and I deeply identify with its melody, contemplation, sadness, strength, and joy. I earnestly hope that she releases a new album and provides a new vision of her music throughout all the years that have passed since her last release. I am sure she would surprise us once again. I will always be grateful that her music can externalize so many emotions that I feel... Thank you, Happy, you are and will be much more than a great artist..."

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