Artwork By: Ken Meyer

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~ How Do You Celebrate Jeff?~

... and what do I want people to get from the music?
Whatever they want, you know...whatever you like." 
- Jeff Buckley 

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"happy birthdayyyyy
Jeff!
rest in peace.."

- Adrian

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Hello,
My name is Josh Bassett.  My love for Jeff has been an ongoing process that grows deeper as I experience the joys and pains of existence. There seems to be no limit to what you can get from his music. Jeff's body of work is like a sanctuary where you can go to bring your thoughts, dreams, feelings and experience them in newer and deeper ways. His essence is projected straight from the heart and soul in a way that does not come off as dated by cliches of a certain time period.  The way he communicated his experience as a human is timeless. 

As long as people live and feel, they will continue to discover and worship in the sanctuary of Jeff Buckley.  He is like a warm embrace of true love, and inspires you to seek and provide this in your life.  You can actually become a better person by listening to and feeling Jeff's music.  I have met and made connections with so many amazing people through our love of Jeff's music, which has improved the quality of my life.  

This year I had the honor of celebrating Jeff's Birthday by performing "Jewel Box" and "What Will You Say" at the Los Angeles Tribute show and it was one of the most meaningful moments of my life as a musician and I met some amazing people there. There is no way I could ever thank him enough for all he has done for my life.  It aches me deeply to know that he is not living in the physical but there is something to learn from all that happens in Gods universe. Jeff's story was that of an angel stitched into the etches of time giving us powerful messages of love and compassion.
Dearly loved and missed,
Josh Bassett

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"Always Remembered....xx" 

- Angelique

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Your son Jeff is always in my heart, his spirit speaks through his songs and beautiful music. Jeff's voice is divine to my ears, and even when he just speaks I feel a gentle comforting peace around me. 

A Quote from Rumi:

A man goes to sleep in the town where he has always lived, and he dreams he's living in another town.
In the dream, he doesn't remember the town he's sleeping in his bed in.
He believes the reality of the dream town.

The world is that kind of sleep.

The dust of many crumbled cities
settles over us like forgetful doze, but we are older than those cities.

We began as mineral. We emerged into plant life
and into the animal state, and then into being human,
and always we have forgotten our former states,
except in early spring when we slightly recall
being green again.

Love to you Mary, on this special day, Jeff's birthday.

Eternal  Life, Love and Grace.

Lindy Winnell
Victoria
Australia.

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"Brilliant and beautiful, Jeff lives on. Happy birthday. Peace."

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"We will always love your music.
You gave us the best of you.
Thank you for being who you were.
I'll hope I meet you, someday, somehow, somwhere my beautiful dearest friend." - Ellen

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"Happy Birthday, sweet Jeff... wherever you are..." - Bea

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"Happy Birthday my Jeffounet.

Love xxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

- Eloïse

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Hi there ...
A couple of years ago I made a made a little fan video
dedicated to Jeff. I thought I'd share it with you,
enjoy! Jeff was amazing, and I hope people keep enjoying his
music for years to come.
- Brenda.

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"Happy birthday! Be with us forever..."

- Arslan

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This year on November 17 I am getting a tattoo in memory of Jeff after I visit his memorial at the Memphis Zoo. That evening I am having a party at my apartment where we will listen to all of our favorite songs, watch documentaries and pay tribute to the finest musician of the century. - ( Photo Featured on Top Left) 

Amy Downes / Murfreesbroro, TN 


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HI 

MY NAME IS RICH FRALLICCIARDI, I CELEBRATE JEFF AND MY GOLDEN PROMISE 
WITH NON-SELFISH ACTS TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS---- I MAKE IT A POINT TO GO 
ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR THEM BECAUSE I AM LUCKY TO HAVE THEM IN MY LIFE---- WHILE READING "DREAM BROTHER" I NOTICED THAT ABSENCE IN JEFF'S LIFE BESIDES HIS MOM---- SO HE OVER EXTENDED HIMSELF TO FRIENDS---- IT HAS MADE ME REALIZE DOING THESE DEEDS IS MUCH MORE REWARDING THAN ANY THANK YOU I MIGHT EVEN GET FOR THEM----- I FIRST HEARD "GRACE" 4 YEARS AGO---AT FIRST LISTEN I THOUGHT IT WAS REALLY GOOD ----AFTER THE PROCESS THAT THIS ALBUM EVOLVES INTO ONE'S SELF I FIND IT THE BEST COMPLETE RECORDING OF MUSIC I HAVE EVER HEARD----- HIS VOICE IS SO AMAZING I ONLY CAN SHAKE MY HEAD IN AMAZEMENT-----I AM A MUSICIAN AND HAVE NOT GROWN MUSICALLY IN YEARS BUT AFTER THE ABSORPTION OF "GRACE" MY MUSICAL TENDENCY'S ARE MUCH MORE AVANTGUARD THANKS TO JEFF---- HE HAS TRANSFORMED ME INTO A BETTER PERSON TODAY DUE TO HIS CREATIVITY AND KINDNESS ------ I CRIED A FEW TIMES FOR THIS PERSON I NEVER MET OTHER THAN IN A SPIRIT SENSE----I WISH I COULD HAVE HEARD WHAT HE WAS EVOLVING TOO--- THE WORLD WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER PLACE--- BUT I ALSO SEE IT THAT GOD NEEDED HIM TO TEACH US WITH HIS MORTALITY--- SINCERELY , RICH FRALLICCIARDI 




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I named my puppy Buckley! - Jeannette

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How will I celebrate Jeff? 

My discovering Jeff and his music is a very emotional subject. The guy I love first introduced me to Jeff when we were discussing our favourite albums and he declared his to be Jeff Buckley’s Grace and recommended I listen to it. I took his advice and fell in love! I couldn’t get enough of Jeff’s amazing vocal range and the power conveyed in his music. So even though the relationship didn’t work out, I still have him to thank for providing me with the means to get over him - Jeff! 

Every time I listen to Jeff’s music more of a love builds inside of me towards it. But, how can you pay tribute to that? How can you celebrate Jeff when there is nothing in this world I can do to convey my love and passion towards Jeff’s music? 

All I can do to celebrate and pay tribute to Jeff is to do what one guy did for me, help others to discover Jeff and to come to a deep love for his music as I have done. My only wish is that this is enough. 

Love Victoria Whitlock 
Keith, North-East Scotland 
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I will listen to Jeff's graceful music (like everyday) and especially to "Sketches for my Sweetheart the Drunk", thinking about all the great music he could have made after the extraordinary and amazing "Grace". So sad we've lost a real artist, not enough of them on this planet... We miss him and his music day after day. 

Love, Jenny from FRANCE 
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The music of Jeff Buckley has greatly enhanced my life throughout the years.
Through comfort in times of distress, musical and lyrical inspiration and
the sheer beauty of his vocal and instrumental arrangements make my life
that little more enjoyable.

Every year on Jeff's Birthday me and several friends come together dressed in
formal attire, drink wine and indulge in the music of Jeff Buckley. Our
'Jeff Buckley' parties act as a enjoyable way to show our respects and
brighten up our lives.

Every year on that day of his passing I light a candle and make an effort to
do something beautiful for someone else. The same way Jeff did for me.
Writing a song for a friend, help someone in a time of need or introduce a
stranger to Jeff's music. He has done so much for me and I feel the need to
do whatever I can in return.

Brendan Manning - Newcastle Australia


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It's nothing too big but when I really feel the need to celebrate Jeff, the
most loved an influential musicman in my life, I set the mood so that I can
truly feel his music and messages wash over me. I turn off the lights of my
room, burn incense, light candles, sit alone on my bed, put on the Jeff
album of choice and just take it all in. I highly recommend doing this for
the song "You & I". Sometimes this process is overwhelming and I'm overcome
with emotion but at the end I always feel cleansed. I am so thankful to have
Jeff Buckley in my life even if it's only his voice.
- Madeline Olsen
Austin, TX

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In Jan 2005 my Mum was diagnosed with what we were told was terminal cancer. For almost 12 months she fought and fought and amazingly won. During this time I moved home to care for her, while working full time. It was a struggle and when it got too hard I'd go and hide in my room with music. 

"Grace" is always my first choice of music as it reminds me of a great love affair I had and the first time I ever heard this CD. It was beautiful and romantic (a hockey field in Queensland, Australia, at night in summer, with the sky full of stars, lying on the grass, discovering the exact moment I knew I was in love) and so "Grace" is "my safe place". When things hurt too much, I switch on that CD and go back to my safe place. 

So I celebrate Jeff for helping me through the worst year of my life and bringing me out the other side, whole and loving 

Kathie / Brisbane Australia 
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Hi, my name's Alicia and I think my story and the way I celebrate Jeff is
going to be a little different from everyone else's, in regards to the Golden
Promise. See, I live in Jeff's old house that he was renting while he was
living here, in Memphis. I'm only 18 years old, but I discovered Jeff's
music about 8 months ago, while I was living in NYC. I instantly fell in
love with his amazing voice! I just adore the sound of it. A few months ago
I relocated to New Orleans for school. I instantly tried to share his music
with people I knew, friends, family.. everyone! I try to make sure that Jeff's
music reaches other people that I know. Just a few weeks ago, I was talking
about Jeff and his music, because we were staying with a friend here in
Memphis. Due to a family emergency, we decided to relocate back here, since
we're originally from TN anyways and I have such a great love for the city
of Memphis, itself. We were pretty desperate for a house to relocate to! Well,
long story short, we found a house, and the landlord, Pat ironically asked if
we've ever heard of Jeff .Of course, I was ecstatic, because I am such a fan
of his music. Since I live in the house that he was living in, I can't help
but think of the creative history that took place in this house, and being
an actress, it definitely inspires me greatly... just the creativeness. I'd like
to think of him as a creative force watching over. He's definitely a thought
that passes through my mind at some point in the day. And whenever I feel
lonely or need some inspiration, I play Jeff's music. Words can't possibly
explain how much I adore his music. I feel comfortable when I hear his voice.
It means more to me than words can possible say.


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I didn't know I could celebrate Jeff. Back in 94 I discovered his cd "GRACE" living in Lake 
Tahoe. Original music was hard to come by up there and I actually bought the cd based 
on one of those inviting stickers that make you think the cd is gonna be pretty good. 
Wow! Needless to say it was a good guess. I will always have regret that I missed him 
playing in San Francisco in 95. 

Anyways, I obsessively played that cd for a couple of years. Introduced it to a few 
future fans as well. When heard of his untimely demise the lump in my throat reminded 
me that I wouldn't be able to follow this mans music as both grew older. 

Well, in November, I too will be 40. And I suppose part of my celebration will be to 
celebrate Jeff by getting "Grace". out of the archives. Thanks for reminding me where 
I came from and how much I missed it. - Lauren Taylor 
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Quite simply really. With a bottle of Jack Daniels when I'm down, Jeff's music helps me through it. When I'm in a good mood I listen to Sin'e, what a cool place. I try to get as many people as I can into his music. It doesn't take much. The music does it all. I was 15 when grace was released, my father bought the cd convinced that I would love it, he was of coarse correct. It changed my outlook, he made me a better person. What more could an artist do. A beautiful man that played beautiful music. He touched each person who found him and for that we can never repay the debt we owe him. My life changed that day over 12 years ago. 

Is there by any chance more music hiding somewhere. My thirst for it is still as strong now. - Phil 
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I celebrate Jeff by having his name on my license plate! I celebrate Jeff by having him on my coffee mug! his music is inspiring and wonderful.................calming and ravenous! and I have no problem sharing it with someone inquisitive enough to ask..........what's that mean? who's that? who's face is that on your t-shirt! 
when they ask I tell them he has an angelic voice and I am sorry you have never been exposed but here is a CD!!!!!!! 

for me there is nothing more soothing than putting him on repeat on a weekend and falling asleep! - yalonda 
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My father and I are huge fans of Jeff, and we have all of his cd’s in a special “Jeff” box in our attic. NO ONE touches it but us, and we keep all the cd’s spotless. If one of us takes out a cd, we tell each other and make sure it goes back in the box by the end of the day. When celebrating Jeff, we sometimes watch the video of him on the Grace double cd with the dvd. Mostly, we just listen to his music. We’re always back and forth between Sketches… and Grace. - Ivan 

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My name is Angela and of course I am a huge fan of Jeff's. There is so much I could say about him, but I don't think my words would even do him justice. I have never missed someone before that I never even met, but I miss him. He has inspired me beyond belief. I am 34 years old. When I was about 22 or 23 one of my friends gave me an acoustic guitar. I would pick up this guitar once in a while, but I never had the desire to learn how to play it. I had been through something traumatic in my life and I gave up on music completely. Before this happened I was practicing my singing about 3 hours a day, then it just stopped. I was heart broken. I just got really depressed and didn't want anything to do with singing or that guitar. I never had any inspiration. So the years go by and then I hear Jeff and that's all it took. I was 32. I taught myself to play. He gave me a reason to. It wasn't just the music, it was also something he said in an interview. 

"It's like going up to some girl with a guitar and saying, "you are the only one, right now, who can make your music. Right now. You don't even know how to play the guitar. You'll find it, you'll find that chord, if you express your hear, *now*. You'll find that small inner platinum mine, that reservoir. It's something that's there, you just have to dig deep and find it. But it's something you have to do yourself." And that was pretty much me at the time. I couldn't play guitar, but I wanted to so badly. I have this quote hanging up on my door so I see it every day, whether I am going out or whether I just walk by it. This keeps me going. 
And the only way that I know how to repay him for what he has done for me is to play my music and share his with everyone I know. I think Jeff's life served a greater purpose than even he could have imagined. Even after his passing he still touches people. His presence is so great at times I feel that he is sitting there listening to me play. I did write a song for him and it makes me cry, but it also makes me happy knowing that he inspired me to write such a beautiful song. I feel very strongly that Jeff is still with us in spirit. I can't think of anyone who had such a strong spiritual outlook and soul. His love for life was unbelievable. His perseverance amazing. His view of the world, to me it is captivating. And you asked how I will be celebrating Jeff. On his birthday myself and one of my friends will be getting a small cake and a bottle of wine and we will celebrate his life and our love for him. Then on Sunday the 19th we will be attending the birthday celebration show in Providence RI. But the most important way that I will be celebrating Jeff is through music. I made my golden promise in my heart to Jeff that I would practice my music everyday. I will not break this promise. Ever. I will share his story and his music with anyone that will listen. And one more thing. Jeff once said in an interview that even being a parent was art. So I made a promise to be the best parent I can be. My daughter is eight and she loves Jeff. She sings his songs and even she tells people about Jeff. Amazing. There is no way I could ever thank Jeff enough for what he has done for me, but I will try the only way I know how...through music. Happy Birthday Jeff. I love you and THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! 
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Friday, 17th of November, 2006, will mark the 40th birthday of this amazing man. Ever since hearing his graceful yet haunting voice that day back in 1996, I have been addicted to listening to him. Those days I was studying Chemistry at University of South Australia, Australia, when my good friend handed me his CD 'Grace' to listen to. When I saw it, I thought it was Country music. But I was so wrong. I became instantly attached to his music and lyrics. But it was his voice that got me. I had not heard such a superb vocal ever, and nearly every day I would listen to him. I wished I could be there with him, wished he could sing to me. I fell in love with his music. And I fell in love with him. When I heard the news of his death, it hit me hard. I cried. I cried for days. But I knew, like any other of his fans knew, that he would want us to continue with his legacy. That of loving one another, and loving what we have in this world, so that many generations can do the same. 


Now, ten years on, I am 29 years old, I have three children aged 18 months, 3 years, and 7 years. I still listen to his music, listen to his poetry. I explain to my children that this was a man that changed my life and musical interpretation. They actually like his music too. My daughter Sienna, who is my youngest, enjoys dancing to it. I only hope that they can experience his vocal and lyrical genius as they grow up. I think they will. 

At this time of year since his sudden and tragic death, I don't have to make the effort to sit and listen to his music. It is a ritualistic part of my life. Grace and Sketches 1 & 2, are my favourite albums. I lose myself in the music as I sing to his tunes. Sit back on my bed and think 'what if you were still here, how different it would be. More albums to hear. More love to feel.' 

Thank you Jeff Buckley, for your inspiration. For your wickedly graceful voice, and your passion for music. 

You will be forever in my life, and more in my heart. 

From Tracey Hubbard, 
one of your loyal fans in Australia. 
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I have this thought that Jeff was all about love. For music, for the instrument he played, for the inspirations that lead him to what he was...
So, my idea is very simple and modest.
I'm from Portugal and I have a blog called Andróide Paranóide (translated to English, "Paranoid Android"). My goal is to make a Jeff Buckley Special Edition with lyrics, thoughts, music and videos of Jeff Buckley and others in homage to him. So, from 0.00h to 24.00h GMT, all the posts will be about Jeff.
From Nina Simone to the marvelous song that the Belgian band Zita Swoon made in his memory (Song For A Dead Singer, from the album "I Paint Pictures In A Wedding Dress"), never forgetting his Dylan, Led Zepp and Van Morrison's covers, his moments of humour on stage - though I never had the privilege of seeing him live -, very special and intimate reviews of Jeff's "Grace" and "Sketches..." albums... Basically, everything I can get a grip on...
Jeff's music touched me, his voice moved me.
I have always been interested in the basis of the music I hear today, and Jeff never let me forget it.
So, to conclude, mine is a labour of love. My love for his music, for his never-ending voice range (from the lowest to the highest and everything in between) and for a very special notion of life as a precious and fortunate "accident": the mortality he sung, for instance, in the song Grace, dimmed through true love.
It's my way of saying that Jeff will live on through me and many more like me - a tear that hangs inside our souls forever.

António Fonseca (a.k.a. Olavo Lüpia)


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My daughter was born in 1998 and is named Grace, after the album, in which she thinks is very cool. Unfortunately for her she doesn't fully understand the beauty and passion behind her name and my reason for calling her Grace. I feel like I am home every time I hear Jeff. I will celebrate Jeff's 40th birthday with a friend that adores Jeff's music the same at the most beautiful place in the world. A cliff face between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach in the beautiful Sydney, we will stand in silence together, and wonder at the sad loss and the wonderful gift of music and poetry that Jeff bought. 

Michelle 
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My Golden Promise to Jeff is on Jeff's birthday I call every radio
station in my general area and request that they play a Jeff Buckley song. I
do this every year in hopes that I am doing my part to keep his music and
his memory alive. Thanks, Aimee

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I turn out all of the lights and curl up on the couch with headphones on and just listen. His voice becomes my whole world.
Sharon

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I would like to do something on Friday 17th...but I don't know what...I would like to do something to remember him well to me...but also to people..I would like to cry out what Jeff IS, for me and also for some people in the world.
His music changed my life, my feelings and views of everything...His life, his voice have left a sign on me...and I'll never forget it...
I'll listen to his music on Friday 17th of course.. I'll think about him...I hope that one day I'll able to come to a tribute for him to share with others my feelings for Jeff.


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Hi all @jeffbuckely.com, 

I’ve never heard the term “Golden Promise” before, but it makes sense to elevate a promise to a higher level concerning Jeff, because everything else that involves him inevitably is taken to that golden level. I don’t want to bore you with needless drama or meaningless hyperbole- I’ll simply state that my “golden promise” will be never, ever, ever forget him and to make an album that could make him proud, proud to have inspired another generation of joy and freedom through true voice. I intend to name the album “For Every Fool In The Fleet” . You’ll know when I fulfill this Golden Promise, Yours Sincerely, Joshua Cooke, Sydney, Australia

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My boyfriend, Shannon, and I celebrate Jeff's birthday by staying in, listening to "Grace" and reminiscing about when we met. That entire album is full of "our songs". I introduced him to Jeff's music when we first met and it really has become the soundtrack to our love and life long commitment to each other.

Pammy xoxo 
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1. Live fully, loudly 

2. Scream along with my favorite songs 
3. Love all, always and everywhere

Paul MacFarlane 
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To Whom It May Concern, 
Hi, my name is Gene Khor, and I'm from Singapore. That's in South East Asia, at the surrounded by Malaysia and Indonesia, if you're too lazy to bring out the atlas :) I remember when I was at a the lowest I'd ever been so far in my life, and a friend introduced me to the music of Jeff Buckley. At first, I wondered why my friend would want me to listen to depressing music, considering how depressed I was already. Then I realized that for Jeff, his music wasn't depressing. It was sad, and very real. He managed to put into words what I had been feeling at the time, but was only able to manifest in tears and animal-like moans. All of a sudden, I didn't feel so alone anymore, because I was able to put words to what I was feeling. Being sad wasn't such a bad thing. It was only human :) 
So, my Golden Promise is this (though I kinda made it unconsciously some time back). I will ensure that people I know, old and new, will be introduced to the history and music of Jeff Buckley, so that even in continents far away, people will always remember who he was, and who he could have been. "... and what do I want people to get from the music? Whatever they want, you know...whatever you like." He said that, so at the very least, we should give those who haven't heard him the opportunity to decide right? :) Thank you. 

Sincerely, Gene Khor 
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I celebrate The life and music of Jeff Buckley everyday I wake. His words and voice are timeless and could never be duplicated. He is one of a kind. There are so many things I could say but they have already been said. When you hear Jeff it's as if something has been lifted from you and you go to another place. I remember hearing him sing hallelujah for the first time. I remember the room, it's surroundings, the day, year, and confusion. 

When it was over I could just sit there and think how did I live before hearing this. It's the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. What separates him apart from countless other artists is that when he sings you believe him with every word that comes from him. 
Sadly, I only found out about him after he was already gone. I was only 12 years old when he left this earth. When I found out he died It felt like losing a best friend. Jeff Buckley will live with me until I say goodbye. In my mind and soul. He had a rare gift that will be cherished for years to come. 
Although I never knew Jeff, I feel a connection. It's strange sometimes thinking about him or watching videos of him...especially when he sings "there was a time when you let me know, what's really going on below, but now you never show that to me do ya...well remember when I moved in you and the holy dove was moving too, and every breath we drew was hallelujah." 
thinking he was alive and he loved, but now he is no longer and no more. I can not think of a suitable was to end this, so I'm going to take a lyric of another man (elliott smith) I love and feel with.... 
"I'm never gonna, know, you now, but I'm, gonna love, you anyhow" I love you jeff...thank you - Carver 
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Good evening! 

I am 25 years old and I live in Cincinnati, Ohio. I began listening to Jeff when I was 19 years old, and it breaks my heart that I didn't see him at Sudsy's when I was 13. His is a life that I did not experience personally, but one from which I have always drawn inspiration. I see Jeff as more than a musician, more than an artist. His was a life filled with experiment, with adventure, with the courage that it takes to be a prolific artist. I have been dealing with a mental illness, an eating disorder and an alcohol problem for six years. Throughout this, I have always felt comforted, inspired and enlightened by Jeff's music and everything that he stood for. I am a poetic, bohemian soul whose tears fall for the fact that I was a child when Jeff was an adult. I mourn his passing b/c of the void that was left for those who cared for him, for those inspired by him, for those who loved him, no matter how far removed they were from him. I feel that his spirit is always with me, guiding me through example, making me a better person. I am dealing with all of my aforementioned problems, and Jeff's music is helping me through it all. God Bless you all, and Mary, I hope that you feel wonderful about the son that you raised and how much he means to so many people. - Andrea 
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Hi, 


I am writing to say how unfortunate it is that we do not seem to be having a tribute to Jeff here in Australia, Adelaide in particular. 
Therefore I will be spending tomorrow his 40th birthday, watching his DVD and listening to his beautiful "Grace" cd and remembering that beautiful voice and person who is very special to me. Kind regards, Angela. 
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My name is Gisela Schmidt-Martin and I am from Cork in the Republic of
Ireland. Since I discovered Jeff's music seven years ago at the age of
sixteen, he has been an immeasurably important part of my life. Most
significantly, I met my boyfriend of six years through our shared love
of Jeff's music. David was a guitarist in a band called Far Arden and
I visited their message board before I was due to attend their first
gig in a venue called An Phoenix. Being a typical sixteen-year-old
girl, I posted an overly exuberant message about how I was a glitter
princess who loved cherry cola lollipops and Jeff Buckley. David's
reply was gorgeous. I still remember it word for word. It went:
"Gisela, having discovered that you are a fan of cherry cola lollipops
and Jeff Buckley, you are my star. my idol, my lucky penny, the
proverbial fig in the Fig Roll. I refuse to play the gig on Saturday
unless you attend." Of course I attended and the moment I saw David I
feel for him. He walked across the room, presented me with a
cherry cola lollipop and kissed my cheek. We remained good friends for
a few weeks but it was inevitable that we would be together.

Jeff has played a further significance for us. On Jeff's fourth
anniversary, 29th May 2001, we attended a gig by an Irish band called
The Frames. Unbeknownst to us the lead singer, Glen Hansard, was a
friend of Jeff's during his time working on The Commitments tour. The
band invited David to play a song onstage and he asked if I could
sing. We had never played together in public so we decided to play
Jeff's beautiful song 'Mojo Pin'. It was very special. Glen was very
moved. After that serendipitous event we formed a band called MiR and
played together for a number of years.

Although David and I have naturally changed and matured over the last
six years, throughout our relationship, Jeff's music has been a shared
love of ours. Once, while we were going through a rough patch, I had a
vivid dream in which Jeff called to my house. When I answered the door
and saw him there I began to cry but Jeff said gently, "I came to tell
you that everything is going to be okay." We once met Mary, Jeff's
mother, at a tribute gig in Dublin and told her the story of how Jeff
brought us together. She said she believed that you know a lot about a
person when you know that they love Jeff's music. That is certainly
true for David and I. As the loss of Jeff so tragically taught us, you
can never be sure how much time you will have with the people you
love. To me, the Golden Promise means showing the people who are
important to you that you love them, every chance you get. For David
and I, our relationship is in some ways a celebration of Jeff's
eternal life, the ongoing influence he has on the lives of those who
love his music. - Gisela


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whenever I feel that my veins need Jeff's music and voice , I celebrate myself a night with Jeff in my small room. sometimes I get drunk and then listen to Jeff and sometimes I get drunk with Jeff's photos and listen to his voice. 

I'm Iranian (22) and when I discovered Jeff in my life ,maybe i was the only one in Iran but now there are a few people which THINK that know Jeff. if I want to explain about Jeff you better sit down for weeks to listen my words about him. years ago before discovering Jeff's music, I was satisfied by great and great artists like floyd, queen, zeppelin, my Leonard Cohen, Baez, great Nina, and many more and i used to think with these guys the music is over but when I found out Jeff , ooops.....! 

I'm not a ordinary fan of him. 
Jeff is a great part of my soul . he actually is my life, my blood, my pall, my best friend , my sir, my wife, my husband, my partner, and my BROTHER. 

yes I'm a jeffish boy ! 

tomorrow night i'll turn off the lights in my room and set the controls of my desk lamp to the picture of Jeff on my wall. i know I'm thousand miles away from his hometown and Mary and the guys which celebrate him but jeff will be beside me and together we'll dance, we'll rock , we'll cry , we'll laugh , we'll sing together and the holy dove will moving with us. I wish that Leonard would be there in my room . oh my god what a wonderful fantastic amazing Grace it would be! 

tomorrow like always Jeff and I will make a promise that 
we will never do last goodbye to each other. 

- payaam 
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Hello to everyone at JeffBuckley.com!

There is NO way I can forget Jeff's Birthday, since at 10:05am on November 17th, 1972, I was born!


When I realized Jeff and I shared a birthday, my stomach sank, and I had the strangest feeling; it was a odd shock that I had missed such a simple coincidence. For years, I'd listened to him give birth to those notes that had never been heard before, not knowing he was an 11-17 Scorpio Freak Show like me. I'm not really into the astrology thing, but I swear us Scorpio people are not wired like the rest of you, and although it isn't always pretty, 'there's never a dull moment,' like my husband Kevin says!

Best wishes to JB family and friends, and thank you for all the hard work you do in keeping Jeff's lamp lit.

As for The Golden Promise: I get no greater joy than this. All we have to do is NEVER STOP..... Good days, bad days, it doesn't matter; don't stop giving. We can all make a collective difference together. The amazing thing is when you know you've passed it on, and paid it forward to be passed along again and again... Seeing other people pick it up through their actions is just such a great feeling. The changes are happening...

Happy 4-0, Jeff. : ) 

From one of your Birthday Sisters,
Krista Pich



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I'll be simply listening to his voice; he's been a part of my life for a
long time and will always be.
- Raquel

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Hello Mary,

I will sit down in my studio tonight with my Telecaster Guitar and my Vox
amp and play Hallelujah note perfect as Jeff played it. I have been
practicing for months. Next I week I play, at a small club in Lancaster UK
where I live, Lilac Wine and Hallelujah (and also Pink Moon by Nick
Drake-the anniversary of his death is a week later 26/11). There is a
competition there to win a Jack Daniels limited edition Fender Stratocaster,
but it's not the reason I am playing. I am playing so that people don't
forget Jeff and so those who don't know him get a chance to discover him.
I just quit my job so I can be a full time singer/songwriter and your late
son, and his father, and the likes of Nick Drake are my catalyst and
inspiration.

Long live the passion and emotion of music.

Love and Peace

Stuart Anthony Villarroel



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The Golden Promise is a beautiful message to give to all Jeff's fans. Thank you Mary.

I share your understanding of what is valuable on this little planet. I too lost a precious son 'too soon' - 

Matthew Jay and also share Jeff's birthday. today. 

Blessings to you, Hilary Jay

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I received a CD for more than ten years from a very specia lwoman,my best
friend Joelle. I cried hearing his voice and his words.... now across the
ocean and many travelled ways, between life and living is the
music.Celebrating life is holding moments of friendship,music and deep faith
in life. There are no limits and no bounderies as in Jeff Buckley´s voice.
Happy Birthday... - Dorothe


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I change my computer desktop wallpaper to an iconic image of Jeff. I change
my ringtone to "Eternal Life" and I put my Jeff Buckley playlist on
continuous loop on my iTunes.
When I get home, I plan to stick on Live In Chicago and then watch the
superb BBC documentary on Jeff.
At some stage during the day I curse the fact that I will never get the
chance to see Jeff Buckley perform live, that I will never hear more of his
genius, that I can never tell him the impact his music has had on me.

I will go to bed tonight and listen, not to Jeff, but to Rufus Wainwright
sing "Memphis Skyline" and share his despair at the passing of Jeff.

Robert Cullen
Sligo
Ireland

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Hi,

I'm Andrea from Italy. My personal celebration of Jeff's birthday (I feel he's still here..) is what I do since I knew him, from 1998. I light up a candle and listening "Grace" from the beginning to the end.. a grateful experience. My "Golden Promise" is to be able to transmit feelings through videos (I'm a little-beginner-videomaker). Jeff is my truly inspiration, my real way of how I can associate music and videos.. I think to him every day.

Peace - Andrea

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I celebrate Jeff by simply living. Life is pretty tough. Keeping your head up and spirit high is a hard thing to do some times.
Listening to Jeff's music - for me - helps get me through all of life's crap. I miss you Jeff. We all do!

Happy 40th man.
Much Love,

- Peter



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ALWAYS FOREVER THANK YOU........ 

........PER SEMPRE GRACE.......GRAZIE....... 
- Samu

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I just had quiet thoughts today whilst listening to Lilac Wine. Others try to sing this, Jeff lives it with a depth of emotion and a sincerity which is hard to put into words. The boy quite simply was unique and will always have a place in my heart. We met in London some years ago, alas only briefly, but I am pleased that through my programme and book he got to know and sing Piaf. God bless him, and you for your hard work and devotion. Much love, David Bret

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Dear folks,

today I've started to learn the guitar tabs of Jeff's cover
version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". It's such a nice song
and pretty good for a guitar's beginner.
In the evening hours I was looking for some information about
Jeff Buckley and - what did I see?! Today would have been his
40th birthday... didn't know that before...!
So, by accident I celebrated this day... :-)

Greetings from Berlin
Mario



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Happy Birthday You legend

- NICHOLE

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