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Ray
Coussins -Singer, composer, conductor, arranger and player of great songs,
fabulous standards and music for lovers.
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fun you can also listen to some of my first records from the 60's as well-click
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Cartoon by 'Jim Greenwald'
What passengers
have written to Ray Coussins
Apart from the great cartoon above by
the famous freelance illustrator, ' Jim Greenwald', I have received some
very nice letters, cards and emails from the passengers on the Cruise
Ships that have enjoyed my music and banter. I have also received some
emails from folks
who listen to my videos on my website. I truly enjoy
and appreciate receiving these emails
during my long voyages around the
globe. Its lovely to know that the passengers have become
friends and
that they have taken the time to write to me.
Here are a few of the emails I have received during this
year
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Sat, 06 Feb 2010
Hello Ray,
My husband recently sailed on
the Princess Sapphire; I must say that you were a highlight
of that cruise. We have travelled all over the world and have
listened to many piano players, none have had the talent or
charisma that you have. We thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful
talent for playing the piano, your special style of singing,
and of course, your wonderful stories. It was truly a
pleasure to sail with you. Look forward to sailing with you
again.
Barbara and Gene Scanlon
Smithtown, New York
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We were just on the Sapphire Princess Cruise 1/16 to 1/23….and our best time was hearing you perform in the lounge. You are so REAL With such God given Talent
that you share at your age .. YES I am 69 and I only wish I had a
thumb nail of your Talent. I sat just next to your Piano and you
told me “ It’s very loud”. I said I was Deaf (not so)… After your 1
hour performance, I said to you “ You are Just OK” !! You said
..”Not bad for someone Deaf”!! I like to tease, JERRY/ROSEMARIE O’CONNELL
Ray,
We are e-mailing you to thank you for making our cruise
on the Crown Princess a most enjoyable and memorable experience.
Your gift and love of music has given joy to the thousands who
have benefited from listening to a true master of the keys.
We are looking forward to hearing you once again. Best wishes
in all you do and wherever you go.
Sincerely.
Ms. Donna Carr and Richard King
Dear Ray, I would like to let you know that Sofya and I are very grateful
for you sharing your talent and spirit with us during the Alaska
cruise on Princess on May 26 – 30. We both were astonished and could
not believe our luck to be able to enjoy a company You with your passion, talent and kindness made for us two vacations instead of one. You see, because of you we talk about two events that happened to us in May 2008: we went on a cruise and we met Ray Coussins who with all his greatness allowed us in his world and shared the gift of his music with us. You are the best piano player we have ever listened to. This is not only because of you incredible technique or beautiful and passionate voice or undeniable taste and selection of music you play. All this with your personality and character made our experience unique. Thank you so much! We are listening to your MP3s and watching your videos from your web site very often. I remember you were mentioning that there is an opportunity to get your DVD as well. If it is possible, we would like to have it, hence we could spend more time sitting by the fireplace and enjoying your company, although you may be far away cruising somewhere out there. Please send our complements to your brother Craig, who created such a great web site for you. God bless you! Your Russian friends, Sofya and Alexei Turmilov Texas
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Ray
We recently had the pleasure of listening to you play on
the Crown Princess. What a treat!!!!!!!!! You have a God
given talent and your playing transported us back to a time of
love and romance. Your music made the cruise for us.
So having discovered you, do you have CD's that we can
purchase? We would love to remember you, your stories and
music.
Thank you and may every day be a good day.
Best wishes
Tim and Sue Stearn Florida and originally UK
You are a 'Real Diamond'
Dear Ray,
Just a note to tell you THANK YOU! You will never know how
much it meant to me to hear you play "When I fall in Love" each
evening on the Crown Princess. I will forever remember your
kindness. I needed to get through a very important step in my
life, and being able to hear this special song played so
beautifully helped so much. Know that I will be listening to
your music often. That is a special gift you have given all of
us who have heard your play in person!
You are an amazing, talented, kind person and I look forward
to seeing you again one day on another cruise.
Jeanne Wittress
Seattle WA
To: raycoussins@yahoo.com Ray: This was our 11th cruise, but none was more memorable than the cruise aboard the Island Princess to Alaska, from August 25th thru August 31st. With your awesome display of talent and music appreciation. I thoroughly enjoyed your renditions of "Rhapsody in Blue", "Phantom of the Opera", and of course, "My Way"- - - - - now known as "the Perfect Trifecta" (I felt as though "Frank" was there acknowledging your talent and smiling in appreciation!) I am sure that I speak, not only for myself and my wife, but for all those "cruisers" who were delighted with your creativity and responded with thunderous approval, when I say the cruise and the Alaska experience was a "Masterpiece" highlighted by The Master himself---Mr. Ray Coussins.
Hope to be able to enjoy a repeat performance sometimes during 2009. To a Gentlemen and truly " a friend " , we wish you well and much continued success. Jerry & Mil Kline
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| Ray, we just got back for our cruise
on the Royal Caribbean, Voyager of the Seas (Jan. 6 - Jan. 13) where we were regulars at your Schooner Bar performances last week. We thoroughly enjoyed your playing and singing. You were blessed with wonderful talent and have worked hard to cultivate that gift. You come across as fun and in a way that you just make people care about you. Your presence is both playful and genuine. Thanks for the memories. We will look for you next cruise. Sincerely, Tim Anderson Mid West 2008
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Dear Mr.Coussins, In January my husband, two friends and I took the seven day cruise from Galveston to the Caribbean. You astounded us with your music ! We listened every night, I cannot express adequately the pleasure you gave to each of us. There were two songs which I requested that you were gracious enough to play one from Les Miserable and the other, "How Do You Keep the Music Playing". Both songs remain in my memory today. You made our trip so much more enjoyable than it would have been otherwise. A heartfelt Thank You ! You told us that you had never visited Houston. Please know that we would be thrilled to have you visit us at any time . We are taking another cruise on Royal Caribbean aboard the Voyager again in April. It departs from Galveston on April 29th. This cruise ends in Barcelona; the Voyager is not returning to the US. It would be wonderful if your schedule would permit you to again entertain on this cruise. We can only hope that we could be so lucky ! We wish you only the best of luck, health and happiness in the future. Yours, Gloria Taylor 2008
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| Dear Raymond, It was absolutely wonderful meeting you recently during our Alaska cruise. Just to help you remember me, you and I spoke for a few minutes after your session on our last night. I an tall and have short silver hair...I asked you to play Toot, Toot, Tootsie!!!! Remember? Anyway, you need to know that my friend, cousins and I really enjoyed your playing and singing such beautiful music. You are a tremendous talent and brought us great joy and happiness listening and humming along. Hope you are having a great time on your current cruise. Please drop me a line when you get a chance. Thank you for all the happiness you brought and most of all for sharing your beautiful smile and talents. Best regards, Jean Spencer 2008
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Dear Ray, Well, pardon the "first name" intimacy, but my daughter Cristina and I just felt we got to know you (as I know many must) with all your personal and amusing stories. Of course, all these things would not be so charming if they were not backed up by your considerable talent and professionalism at the keyboard. What an entertainer you are! I don't know how Princess was so lucky as to snare you. I'm writing an account of our trip (not for publication-just my own family's amusement), and just telling of our great evenings in the Martini Bar with you inspired me to write and thank you. Our chats and listening to you contributed greatly to the success of our cruise. Thanks and best wishes, Frances Raedeker 2008
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| Good evening Ray; Attachment is the photograph Eric took during our Alaska Cruise, 25 Aug. to 8th of September. After reading the email posted on your website I wanted to say just how much we enjoyed your music. Although we had been on the Island Princess for two weeks the last Sunday (7th Sept) was the first time we had heard you play in the theater. The music was truly memorable and left me wanting to share it with everyone. Then of course the times we listened in the Crooners Bar and felt that we were friends. Your have a blessed gift of making people feel at home. A truly remarkable gift of entertainment that brings your music into our hearts. Your webpage is in the process of going out to all my friends to share with them the pleasure we had in listening to you. I truly wish for you everything you wish for yourself, . Kindest thoughts Claire Devisser Canada. 2008 |
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