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Hey Rick! Like everyone else on here, I'm looking for the first Berlin Airlift album either on CD or to download. It would be awesome if I could download it from iTunes. Who would of thunk back in `82 that people would download your music online and play it on an iPod or cellphone!! Best of luck to you.
Phil <saintOnline@mac.com>
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 23:45:04 (EDT)

Dear Rick, I would like to invite you to enter the 2008 USA Songwriting Competition. Please go to: http://www.songwriting.net Sincerely, Virginia Erdie Admin Dept USA Songwriting Competition http://www.songwriting.net verdie@songwriting.net
Virginia Erdie <verdie@songwriting.net>
Fort Lauderdale, FL USA - Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 14:16:58 (EDT)

Rick, Haven't recieved any emails from you in a while. My email address has changed. Can you put me back on your list? Use to take vocal lessons from you in the mid 80's. I also did the Boston scene gigging with my band back then, at least we made it on WBCN then. I've been through hell since then, loosing people, places and things due to deppression and addiction. trying to get it together now and go back to the studio to record some music I think is real good. Thanks to you and all your musicians you work and have worked with because it gets me off my ass and picks me up and influences me greatly! Tons of people love you and you're music! You are one of my favorite musicians ever, up there with the Beatles, Queen, Todd Rungren etc... Thank you so much and hope to see you soon at a gig! Tony Alberini, Ashland, MA
Tony Alberini <compaxa@aol.com>
Ashland, ma USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 20:51:14 (EDT)

RBerlin - I spent some time on your site tonight after finding a 1980s vid of Berlin Airlift performing 'Over The Hill' on YouTube. It caused me to realize what a fan I've always been of your music. You always have had great bands because you always had great songs! So I had to look you up and offer my kudos on a body of work so well done! Your fan, c
Charlie Farren <charlie.farren@verizon.net>
Boston, MA USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 00:19:30 (EDT)

Rick, It's Dennis, your partner in the male chorus from last night. Thanks for taking the bait and coming up. Just want you to know we would consider it a great honor if you would be our special guest on a Wednesday in May or June. There is a piano and it is yours to play, we will learn three songs, anything you like as long as they're not too difficult. We must do a duet, any ideas? No pay but you can drink our dressing room beer, sell cd's and, and promote whatever shows you have coming up. Thanks again, Dennis
Dennis Brennan <eyeodyne@comcast.net>
Newton, Ma. USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 19:11:43 (EDT)

Rick: I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO GET YOUR 1982-83 DEBUT ALBUM ON MP3 DOWNLOAD. TELL ME PLEASE THAT YOU'LL GET IT OUT TO AMAZON OR MP3 FOR ME AND THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WHO SERIOUSLY MISS BERLIN AIRLIFT! THANKS, KATHY
Kathy Jewett <kathy0217@verizon.net>
Brockton, MA USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 15:17:50 (EDT)

I have just discovered you on youtube. "Buddah" made me cry which isn't easy. I hope you perform in Chicago sometimes.
Thax Douglas <thaxdouglas@hotmail.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 14:32:55 (EDT)

Hi Rick-Was a huge fan of the Berlin Airlift-Was wondeering? I am looking for Berlin Airlift's 1982 debut on Cd-I have it on album on Handshake records, I belive. Any chance you could help me? Would love to have it on my Ipod. Friendly regards, larry
Lawrence Cummings <lawrencercummingsjr@yahoo.com>
Needham, Massachusettes USA - Friday, December 07, 2007 at 15:02:42 (EST)

Hi, Rick. How are you?! Now that I've found you, may we please speak? When and where may I phone? Thanks, Peter Bonoff
Popo 1967 <yale1967@gmail.com>
USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 14:52:48 (EST)

Rick, thank you so much for playing at Church last night. Quite magical. I'm now hoping The In Out can join you at The Alchemist some night in addition to Jacques. We'll cry in our beers when you sing that song about how you only make love when you're drunk. You're fantastic. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! Yrs- Nick Blakey
Nick Blakey <churchbooking@gmail.com>
Boston, MA USA - Friday, October 26, 2007 at 20:10:21 (EDT)

Hey Rick, This is Janet, formerly Johnson, who owned Jeremiah restaurant in Allston. I was so excited to see Orchestra Luna (and Jeremiah) written about in Brett Milano's new book, The Sound of Our Town (I'm now an independent book shop owner). I think about you, Lisa, Liz, Randy, et al with such fond memories. Wishing you well. Janet Weedon
Janet (Johnson) Weedon <jaweedon@hotmail.com>
Salem, MA USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 20:49:10 (EDT)

Hi Rick, I was thinking about you and am glad to see the many things that you have done. I of course I had many pleasant nights in the open air at Lucy In The Sky, with Orchestra Luna. I even helped move your equipment out of a few rain storms up there--we all pitched in back then. Of course, I assisted you all in the Berlin Airlift record at the hit factory. I've seen Karla a few times since, but not you. It would be nice to talk to you again, even if brief. Are you still in touch with Karla and Robby? Email me if you have a chance!! Best, David (Beck) Eicher, keyboardist
David (Beck) Eicher <daveefoodmusic@verizon.net>
Sarasota, Fl USA - Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 21:03:40 (EDT)

Rick, Do you keep in touch with Rupert Holmes?
Jonathan Phillips <bicycleweb@aol.com>
Edison, NJ USA - Monday, June 25, 2007 at 11:52:41 (EDT)

Rick, Normally, when I jump from one sample to the next, not listening to the end of the song, it's because I'd heard enough and am ready to move on. However, when I heard Me & Van Gogh, and then jumped to the next and then the next, it was because I just wanted to confirm what I already knew - that I definitely wanted to buy it. Beautiful work! Absolutely exquisite!
John Flaherty
MA USA - Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 16:29:17 (EDT)

Rick, Just wanted to say thank you for the music. I used to go to The Channel every time you and The Movie were performing and remember how you started as a second act and became headliners. GAWD those were the days. Anyway, I still have the cassette that I bought back then and it's still sounds fantastic. Recently, I bought a little gizmo that allows you to take records and cassettes and change them to MP3s. First one I did was my Rick Berlin - The Movie tape and it's sounds as good now as it did when I got it for Christmas in 198? Thanks again!
Ric Faust <ricf964@gmail.com>
Chelsea, MA USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 11:05:51 (EDT)

HI Rick, Im sure you have better thing to do than get in touch with me, hoewever. Iv been trying locate your first album BERLIN AIRLIFT. I can't find it anywhere. Please.Please,Please let me know how I can obtain it. I was and always will be a big fan of your music. I grew up outside Boston and have enjoyed your music for years. Pleae HELP ME RICK......Thanks TOny G.
Tony Gentili <jgentili@snet.net>
thompson, ct USA - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 15:54:48 (EDT)

i've got a friend who says you're his new friend & he sends me Criminal. by the 3rd time through i realize i have got a terrific lump in my throat, and I don't know how to tell you that your music landed very squarely on a chord or a nerve, both linking me more firmly to my friend, through you. what the hell... and thank you for your voice.
zillah <zillahglory@gmail.com>
jamaica plain, ma USA - Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 02:32:44 (EDT)

Greetings from afar. "Stumbled" across your site today and was reminded of past time(s). Tyson says he's keeping in touch now and then. Good to see you still doing it. I'm still playing music as much as possible, haven't written enough lately(lyricwise), been waiting for the Muse to move back in, though I haven't a room prepared. Will contact again with email address once I get one. Love&Happiness, Ryan
Ryan from Glider
Arroyo Grande, CA USA - Monday, February 26, 2007 at 18:15:39 (EST)

Rick- Get in touch with me when you can regarding the next show at the Alchemist. ia m meeting with Linden tomorow regarding the PR for the show. I would love a photo of you to send to the papers. I hope all is well.
Randace Rauscher Moore <me@randace.com>
Jamaica Plain, MA USA - Monday, February 12, 2007 at 20:24:57 (EST)

read your notes/origins I knew Ed Askew!! thought that was too bizarre! WOW! we are somehow connected! rememeber Tom Hart? Randy Roos gave me guitar lessons and I always pined over Lisa too ... I already sent you the cassette from jeremiahs didnt I? thought I atually burned it onto Cd?
gary shane <glavenson@hotmail.com>
Ipswich, MA USA - Saturday, February 03, 2007 at 16:22:21 (EST)

Hey Rick!!! It's just that I do want to purchase your "Me & van Gogh" album, but it's been a real adventure to cope with the process on the net. I was wandering if you can write me just to let me know the best way to get it. Have a nice day!
Augusto Gonzal <augusto.gonzal@gmail.com>
Mexico City, Mexico - Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 23:37:55 (EST)

my daughter is writing this for me. she ordered the orchestra luna cd for mother's day of amazon.com...she can't believe i was ever cool. tell her richard. you look beautiful...please email me through my daughters email...love pamela
Pamela Norton <flirtycate@aol.com>
charlestown, ma USA - Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 23:50:57 (EDT)

Dam I listen to the mp3's you have on the site and it took me back to an ole place I haven't been to forever... None other that the Rat in kenmore square were I seen you guys live.. Is there any way I could get those songs on cd?
Jeff <jyeroian@hotmail.com>
McGaheysville, VA USA - Monday, July 03, 2006 at 18:31:56 (EDT)

Hello Rick- Just found your site and combed through it including links.. Brought back many memories to say the least! Can't help but think about the Dominoe Effect as it pertains to the path of life.Took a few months off from touring and hanging out in Canada.Expecting a Spring return w/ZZ Top. Looking forward to get your new work and perhaps visit with you in Boston. Michael G
Michael B Gibney <skrufdogg@hotmail.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 20:42:42 (EDT)

My kids heard you gotta have heart every time they had a setback...and I have waited 25 years to hear Johnny Guitar again. You're an icon. Love!
Bev Bucklin <kenbevjjb@yahoo.com>
Stoughton, MA USA - Friday, January 27, 2006 at 17:56:06 (EST)

Rick, You are an enormous part of many of our musical lives. I have had the privilege of befriending musicians other than myself who have been blessed with your undying inspiration and friendship and have gone on to do great things. You gave me my first gig although I nearly blew it. I remember your phone call about 4 hours before playing at the Lizard Lounge in Boston… I picked up the phone while obliviously at the piano to hear your voice on the other end of the line saying, “You ready to play tonight?” I was like... “Of course… I’ll see you there.” I can’t remember how old I was but it was certainly underage. My heart was beating a million miles per hour because I hadn’t written any music for the show nor did I have a BAND! I forgot all about the gig… Hell, I was planning on going to see it. I forgot I was supposed to play too! I remember having to put the band together, write 30 – 40 minutes of music and rehearse the group all within 2 hours of the show…Ha. Thank you for the opportunity… You encouraged me and we sounded great. That night taught me preparation and scheduling. I’ll also never forget your patience at the piano listening to some (terrible) songs that I was writing and your suggestions and encouragement to keep writing and not to mention hooking me up with voice lessons from Mark Baxter himself who I’m sure wouldn’t remember me from a hole in the wall. Fast forward, with the influence of you and your former band mates Steve Perry, Joe Pet and Mike Mangini, I was able to grow enough to work or play with everyone from D12(Eminem), Onyx, Gospel Gangstaz, Andrea Crouch, Oscar Cartya, Walter Beasley, Stanton Davis and others all in one capacity or another… Other friends of ours that had their lives touched by you have been Joe Pet (Joe Perry Project, Buddy Guy, etc.), Mike Mangini (Extreme, Steve Vai, Annihilator, etc.), Steven Paul Perry (John Haitt, The Human Condition, etc.) and many, many others. I think I’m the only one on the list that hadn’t been part of your band at one time or another, but I always wanted to be. You are nothing less than amazing, a true artist. I think I can speak for all of us by saying we love you, respect you and thank you for the years. I was in Boston over the holiday and regret not dropping by… But, I will be visiting for my brother’s wedding in September… I will be sure to pay you a visit. Wish I could be there for the CD release… Either way, I need to get a copy of everything especially Rock and Roll Romance. Best wishes on all your endeavors…
Eric Garofano <ericgmusic@yahoo.com>
Northridge, CA USA - Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 14:06:19 (EST)

Hey Rick, It's been years since I first got to work with you during the "Movie" days. Glad to be able to hear some of the old, and all of the new you have been working on. Looking forward to more. (If you have a copy of "Lion In Winter", I'd love to hear it.)
Greg Classen <gclassen@earthlink.net>
ma USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 21:02:42 (EST)

I miss Boston. The city, not the band.
John Tangeman <john@pnb.org>
Seattle, Wa USA - Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 21:36:34 (EST)

You need a shave.
Rich Veno <wealthywine@verizon.net>
Annapolis, MD USA - Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 16:25:29 (EDT)

Hi Rick. I was an organizer of a show you played in 1977 at my college in Winsted, Ct. You threw a plate of the contract required macaroni salad at me from the stage. I was just searching Google about the greatest band I ever saw, Orchestra Luna. And here you are. That face, I dig it. I'd rather watch you than anyone. You made Theatre safe for Rock. best wishes....
Brian McGuinness <adrift@myway.com>
Norfolk, CT USA - Friday, October 07, 2005 at 18:41:38 (EDT)

Hi Rick- Thanks for a great show and some really happy memories. Please drop me a line from time to time. Bianca
Bianca Piccillo <bibapiccillo@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, August 19, 2005 at 22:50:19 (EDT)

Rick - Please put me on a mailing list so that I can see you perform in this century. The house party idea is super for us old-timers. I want to know about both. In the meantime I shall dream, Doris
Doris Hancock <dwhancock@lycos.com>
Reading, MA USA - Friday, July 29, 2005 at 21:46:19 (EDT)

You are a great guy! michael_melnyk@spanners4us.com
Michael <michael_melnyk@spanners4us.com>
USA - Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 12:15:33 (EDT)

Rick, Although I rarely went by my given name back when Doris Dreams was performed, as a Doris, I have always felt empathy for the Doris in the hauntingly beautiful but disturbing Barrettesque song that Liz and Lisa bring to life. From having seen you on a PBS panel, I learned that you were no longer Kirsherf but Berlin and googled you to return to some wonderful memories of the Harry Bee days. Now a retired teacher with four grandchildren, I return to your magical Doris Dreams world when I hear Luna. All the colors of the world have changed, but classics live on. For that reason, I am very sad to hear about Peter Barrett, a man whose genius I have never forgotten. As an avid Sox fan who finally had the big year, how I wished that "You Gotta Have Heart" would have been part of the festivities, and Peter would have to have been there with his "...and a headless Jayne Mansfield..." Your music has touched many generations; in fact, as a Medford teacher I left behind a young, talented, musician/reviewer who also has Rick contacts - Max Heinegg. I will visit the old and new music often and fill my naugahyde chair with rich memories and new tunes. Good health to you and yours, Doris
Doris Hancock <dwhancock@lycos.com>
Reading, MA USA - Friday, July 15, 2005 at 22:23:32 (EDT)

Hello there, is this the same band that performed in Northampton, Ma, back in the early 1970's? Were you not only quite musical, but also had a great stage persona? That Orchestra Luna, presented a super show, which stimulated all the senses, not just audio. Either way, I really love the sound of your music Rick. You have a wonderful and very personal talent, which has allowed you to find a personal song writing style! Your a pro, and I'm glad your still creating, so keep up the good work. Gil
Gil Perlman <gandor@starspath.com>
Spfld, ma USA - Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 08:48:21 (EDT)

Dear Rick Would you please consider reformatting the Rick Berlin the Movie tunes? love jane
Jane Mangini <jmang74489@aol.com>
USA - Friday, April 22, 2005 at 10:39:31 (EDT)

hi rick i'm a friend of sandi hammond, met you at the lizard in april 2005. we talked about your neil hughes song. i am writing a case study of neil as part of a class project for my harvard psychology master's degree on monday. thanks for putting neil's story to music. 49up will be released in the fall. let's hope things improve for our friend. cheers. kh
keith hampton <keith@keith-hampton.com>
cambridge, ma USA - Friday, April 15, 2005 at 13:04:36 (EDT)

Rick Berlin. No fing way. The movie and airlift were the coolest bands of all time. I still have a tape I bought at a show that I only take out on special occasions. Shelly winters is really good stuff. Keep doing what u do.....
mark j kenney <mjkenne08@yahoo.com>
chester, VT USA - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 17:37:56 (EST)

Well, a few of us Boston expatriates were sitting around talking the other night, I drinking from my Doyles' glass, about Boston music, and inevitably - what with two topics in the air with Rick Berlin written all over them - we started talking about you. Rick, the consensus remains thaat you were a national treasure before you were even a Doyles' waiter, but now you're an icon. The city fathers should commission an esplanade statue of you teabaggging Arthur Fiedler. (It wouldn't be too expensive, because the Fiedler sculpture's already there.)
Marty Barrett
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 02:55:26 (EST)

Hi Rick, Really enjoyed the show tonight at the Lizard Lounge. Your tunes were the new blues for humanity. The melodies made me wish I had my horn. The lyrics painted portraits of many I have known. As I say to others in the realm of sound... Nice Music! Arni
Arni Cheatham <bossalto@aol.com>
Boston, MA USA - Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 23:19:01 (EST)

Rick, when you get a chance check out a buddy of mine son-in-laws web site .... ballmusic.com ....Brian Tichy (drummer with Billy idol) Brian also plays guitar in his own band .... Ball... when not drumming when y bring up the web site click on the picture of brian jumping....
Randy M <Ranmz28@aol.com>
E. Bridgewater, Ma USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 08:31:17 (EST)

Rick - I was playing the shelley winters CD and thinking of you - wondering what happened with Charlie - tried calling and your phone is disconected. Maybe I'll see you at Doyle's sometime -hope you are well. Peter H.
Peter Holladay <peterh57@yahoo.com>
Boston, MA USA - Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 11:20:49 (EST)

Rick it is great to see your still around,I enjoyed the Berlin airlift/Movie gigs, what ever happend to the other members of those bands, are they still around the boston area?
Randy Maille <Ranmz28@aol.com>
East Bridgewater, Ma USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 08:32:46 (EST)

Rick: Is it true that the hidden cameras caught Hernando eating out of the trash bin? Call me. Anita
Anita Hannjob <anita@earthlink.net>
boston, ma USA - Monday, January 31, 2005 at 03:09:05 (EST)

Dear Richard, My life-long friend, David Milberg, lived in a place in Brighton that Orchestra Luna members shared. That was his introduction to you and my good fortune as well. We saw your band every chance we had at the Playhouse in Westport, CT (during several evolutions of bandmembers), a club in New Haven when Billie was your manager (was it '76?), Lincoln Center, Academy of Music (before Sparx) and even ventured all the way after a day game at Fenway to race to the Cape Cod Coliseum to try and catch you opening for Todd Rundgren. Much as I enjoy Todd, it was Luna we went to see. That night it was not to be but I still have your original vinyl here in Taipei. I was listening to my favorite cut, Doris Dreams, and started surfing the internet. Low and behold, I tapped into Two great sites. I want to hear more. Everybody Looks the Same to Me", "The Doctor of Love", and other performance pieces that require DVD to appreciate fully. Too bad Epic was not a label with the "vision" to properly market your unique band. If there is ever a way to get MP3s of those songs, please send them.
Richard Craig <RCraig1065@aol.com>
Taipei, Taiwan - Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 00:25:54 (EST)

The man that launched a thousand bands. Everyone on MTV may owe what they have to the Velvet Underground and the Pixies, but everyone in boston owes what they have to you. May the world see, hear, and know who you are. With love-
paul <garagedogs@hotmail.com>
botown, ma USA - Tuesday, November 09, 2004 at 22:53:19 (EST)

ricky......i'm sittin here in my classroom and for whatever reason i put orchestra luna into the search! i can't believe your still doing the work....please contact me! galen blum
galen blum <galen_hobel@yahoo.com>
santa fe, nm USA - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 14:35:17 (EDT)

To experience a Rick Berlin performance is to be baptised into the realm of Cool. Awesome.
Lexi <lexi@empressaction.com>
Boston, MA USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 21:03:35 (EDT)

Richard, You guys did a gig for a few weeks in NYC at a place named "The Little Hippodrome" on E 56th St.. It was a rather bizarre situation; Dick Scanga was trying to operate a dinner-theatre, something not having done in some time and I had the fabulous good fortune to be the bartender there at that time. This was, without a doubt one of the best experiences of my ENTIRE life. To this day I play your album, hum the somgs, protect my Vinyl with my life (went back into a burning apartment to retrieve IT, before all other's - I admit I went back first for the cats, but your album was the only other thing that was snatched. Every time I listen to any of the songs, I actually hear you guys on stage, live. The passion and energy, the emotion and pathos never leave me. It is possibly the best and surely the most unique recording I own and expect can never be surpassed. Thank you for it. I am glad to hear you are well. Chris Sheehan
Chris Sheehan <C2Shh@aol.com>
NYC, NY USA - Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 23:49:56 (EDT)

Rick, thanks for Berlin Airlift. That music forever connects me with a time and friends I never want to forget.
fran <berlin@fcostanzo.com>
austin, tx USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 10:45:15 (EDT)

Rick- this stuff all looks and sounds fabulous. I miss Boston and hope to return soon for a visit- you will definitely be hearing from me when I do....
Tyson Leonard <tysonviolin@msn.com>
CA USA - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 14:59:28 (EDT)

Rick Berlin, your a damn genius.
Joe Dolan <joedolan@retrospectrecords.com>
webster, ma USA - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 13:24:18 (EDT)

Grooveball of a site Rick. It's totally 'Cooper.
Scotty Muz <jeff@jeffmusic.net>
Boston, MA USA - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 15:15:51 (EDT)

like I dig your shit like yeah dude like it's like real
a lady <girlfriend!@rickbelin.com>
prague, czecklosovakia - Friday, April 02, 2004 at 01:36:16 (EST)

I've got something to say.
silvio
boston, USA - Friday, March 26, 2004 at 23:55:35 (EST)