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My 9 yr. old daughter just recently got to see you - loved the concert - and came back with the Guaranteed To Satisfy CD.

When I went to pick her up, she put the CD in my car's player and we had a great ride back to the house.

She's trying to sing along with most every song, and asked if I could try to find the lyrics to the What's Your Name Rap. It took me awhile to realize that was a little diddy you guys came up with. Any chance of getting the words?

Thanks a lot and keep on pleasin!!

Ron Standridge

We love the Internet!

Where else could someone ask such a direct question and get a quick, direct answer?

You are correct, of course: the What's Your Name Rap was written as an intro for the Don & Juan classic "What's Your Name". We tried to imagine how the song might be written differently if it were being written today and went from there. Here are our lyrics:

Hey, girl, what's your name? (What's your name?)
Don't you know I'm tired of playin' games? (What's your name?)
I seen you in your car, seen you on the train,
Seen you on the bus, always in my brain.
Ignorin' what I said, never turn your head,
Look away instead. (What's your name?)
Seems to me, instead of seein' me,
You always try to flee. Oh, girl, I'm on my knees.
(What's your name?)
Cold shoulder? Tryin' to be bolder,
I ain't stalkin', I'm only talkin'.
Doin' what I can, wanna' hold your hand,
Let me be your man, my name isn't Stan.
My nerves are shattered, my brain is battered,
My heart's in tatters, as if it matters,
Girl, What's Your Name?

A couple points of interest: the group answers (What's your name?) imitate the "wasn't me" refrain in Shaggy's hit "It Wasn't Me", while the sound of the pencil on the paper and the reference to Stan are a nod to Eminem for his song, "Stan".

The rap itself is performed over the bridge from the doo-wop version that follows.

Thanks for noticing our handiwork!

It was only a couple days after the release of Out Of The Box that we received a large manila envelope that read: "Room 105 says Congratulations. We love all of Out of the Box". The students are first graders at Kimball Hill Elementary in Rolling Meadows and sent drawings of our new CD and even haiku (Ms. Gentry is a big fan of poetry of all sorts) about our newest release! Here are a few samples of their work. Thanks, Room 105!

What a way to kick off Reading Rocks: Summer Reading Program! The humor and enthusiasm your group displayed spilled over into the audience, creating a wave of snapping fingers, clapping hands, and even a little dancing in the corner. The music lingers on at the Circulation Desk where your CD's are now being played.

Your performance was so great that we are already receiving calls about when you will be performing again. No doubt, you will see Fountaindale Library patrons at some of your upcoming concerts, as we have already needed to check your website for dates.

Thank you for a super afternoon and for the gift of your CD's to our library collection. Your performance was an excellent and memorable way to begin Reading Rocks!

Rockin'ly yours,
Therese Rachal, Joyce Wegener, and Mary Buchanan
of the Fountaindale Public Libraries

My daughter and I really enjoyed your show at Kimball Hill School... It is such a delight to see the smiles you put on the children's faces with your entertainment. The pictures you took turned out great and I am sure everyone enjoyed seeing their teachers and friends on your web site. We are really looking forward to your upcoming summer performances.

Jill and Lisa

Paul,
Christopher, my son, pulled me over to the dog food section at the local grocery store and commented that the IAMS dog food bags come in four colors: green, red, yellow and blue. He said to me, "Coincidence? I THINK NOT!" Very clever, Paul.

Diana Schurrer

While it's true that my dad started the Iams Food Company, the colors are a total coincidence. The dog food also comes in light blue, orange and purple varieties, so unless we add three new members, there's no way we could ever compete, color-wise.

Hold on. Check this out.

Green (Mark) is the color for Large dogs. That fits. Red is Lamb & Rice. Paul hates lamb but loves rice, so that's sort of a toss-up. Yellow (JD) is the puppy food. Makes sense. Blue (Chris) is Weight Control Formula and we're not even going there...

Yep, total coincidence!

Here is a question for you: Hypothetically, you said that if you were to add colors to Ac Rock, they would be orange and purple. If you did add those colors, would you consider letting a girl join? Remember, this is hypothetical.

Even on a hypothetical basis, we would have to say that this is not going to happen. We have had many requests to add a woman to the group and we have refused, on the basis that Ac·Rock is our little guys' club and adding a woman would ruin our fun. Getting together for rehearsals is sort of our version of Poker Night... it's a guy thing, y'know?

After all these years, we're still happy as an all-male quartet. Despite many well-meaning suggestions to expand our group, we have rejected the idea of adding a fifth guy, so adding a woman is totally out of the question.

Sorry! Please don't sue!

Dear AcRock,
I really enjoyed your show. It was really good. Especially how you made different sound effects. Plus, my favorite song is "Good Night Sweetheart" because when I was little, that used to be my lullaby when I went to sleep. Anyway, my mom really liked it so we plan to go to the library. Cara

My name is Molly. First and foremost, I'd like to thank you for putting my picture on your website. Then, I'd like to thank you for performing at my school. I had a field trip that day, and honestly, your performance was better than the field trip. It was really great. Thank you again!

Hi, my name is Amy and I go to Stevenson High School. I saw you guys perform today. It was excellent!!! You guys are very talented and did a wonderful job. It was my favorite Odyssey experience. I just thought that I would come visit your site and find out more. Keep up the excellent work.

You rock. You were funny and very good at singing. After you told me that you had a web site I got home right away and clicked on my school and saw my pictures. I was the girl who Chris sang "Goodnight Sweetheart" to. I talked to everyone after the show and they said they liked you a lot. I love to sing. I guess you do, too. Johnna

Thanks so much for coming to our school, Cary Junior High! Usually at our school assemblies, the students are bored! But as soon as you guys started singing, we knew we liked it! It was hilarious when you got all the teachers and students involved in the singing. Also, we enjoyed the part where you hugged one of our teachers!!! Thanks so much for spending your time with us, we really enjoyed it!! Lauren

Hey guys! I'm Nicole, a student at Kankakee Valley High. The short one who shook your hand after you helped us work on our songs in Concert choir, remember me? Well, I just wanted to say you guys rule. Great attitudes, loads of confidence (which really adds a lot to your music) and just overall excellent performers. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

...on New Year's Eve, you guys shared a gig with my swing band, The Rhythm Rockets, at First Night Aurora. I really dug your show, picked up a copy of UR What UR and thoroughly enjoyed it. I just picked up a copy of Acappellago and I wanted to take a moment and tell you and the guys that it is OUTSTANDING! I enjoyed the first album just fine, but this one absolutely kills me. The arrangements, the blend, the energy - everything is really tight. Being somewhat of an a cappella buff, I admire the fact that you guys pack so much excitement into every track without excessive amounts of overdubbing. I like the stylistic variety that the album offers and the versatility with which you execute the styles.

Andy Blanco

I think you guys are really great. You came and sang at my high school a couple of years ago, and I found out just this evening that you sang at the grade school where my mother works, Woodview Elementary, just today. It was really amazing to have seen you guys so long ago, and to have you suddenly pop up again.

The kids at the school, both the high school years ago and the grade school today, really enjoyed your music. Some of the teachers may have felt a little dated because they knew all of the words to all of the songs, but you know what?? All the kids knew the words too!!! Amazing how timeless music can be, isn't it?

I'm in college now so I'm not around home much, but since I've heard from my mom that you're going to be at Avon School tomorrow, I may just stop in. So if you see a college girl standing in the back, that's probably me. I bought the first CD you guys put out at the concert years ago, and later I ordered your second CD off the Internet. I also still have the autographed picture of the four of you I got at that first concert. Up at school, I'll play it and have random people I don't know stopping by to let me know what great taste in music I have.

Good luck with the show tomorrow, and good luck in all your future endeavors.

Beth Teschner

We just heard one of your performances at Meadowview Elementary (the really nice, new school). We loved your concert!! The kids have been singing the songs all day. We immediately checked out your website and downloaded some tunes. You guys are GREAT!! Thanks from Mrs. Wylie's class (Mrs. Wylie too! She loved being sung to!)

My students at Meadowview just enjoyed your concert so much. It was the best entertainment ever. They kept singing certain phrases of your songs almost all day and had lots of comments after your show. I come from a musically talented family, and I really appreciated your harmonies very much. I also enjoy singing a cappella myself. My love for music is strong and I believe in sharing it with my students. We try to sing songs every day in class.

Well, we will tell our PTO that you were the best group of the year. Thanks so much for sharing your music with us. Enjoy singing and keep songs in your heart.

Ann

I am a Mom who came to see the AC Rock (loud Kaboom!) concert today. You all did a fantastic job. It was great to see a program where the kids and teachers had such a great time. We also enjoyed the website. Too cool! Thanks for sharing your time, talent, and love of some great old music with today's kids. P.S. Are you guys one of the original "boy Bands"?

Jonathan and Lindsey want to tell you they loved your show at Woods Creek school. It was so much fun!!!!! We even bought your CD's and have listened to them every chance we get. I think my mom can sing the songs in her sleep by now! We hope to be able to see you again sometime soon!

Jonathan & Lindsey

My daughter Elizabeth and I had a great time during your concert at Woods Creek School on Friday night. She was amazed at how many songs I knew. Our children have a knack for making us feel old. Maybe I should just speak for myself. You guys were really great. Thanks for a great concert.

Judy Zelz

This was my first exposure to AcRock, but unless you do something foolish, like disband, I expect it not to be my last! In my past perusals of Primarily and/or Mainly A Cappella catalogues, I have been tempted to pick up one of your CDs, liking to support local groups. On Saturday, I bought Acappellago. I am listening to it for the second time this morning and it's fantastic. Your arrangements are great and Kiss From A Rose is truly brilliant. You've made a fan for life. I hope to see you all many more times and good luck in all your endeavors.

Elaine Cullet

We just came home from watching your performance at our grandson's school out here in McHenry. I had to write and tell you once again how much we enjoyed your show. We got both your CD's (thanks for autographing one) and will probably be ordering more to send to our granddaughters in New York. We hope to get to see you again!

Dee & Tony Lytner
(Tony is the grandpa with the broken ankle!)

What a terrific experience of your talents! We attended the Lake Villa Library concert and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thanks for the memories.

Fran Bryant and Albert Jorn
P.S. We are the "white haired" oldies who sat under the sun beams of the skylight and had a personal serenade from the tenor. Don't let our two names deceive you - we are recent newlyweds - and I retained my former surname.

Today's performance at Lake Villa Library was fantastic. My husband and I have not smiled so much since our honeymoon. Thanks also, for posting the pictures on your website. I can use the one of Chris sitting on my husband's lap. It's great material for blackmail or extortion. As we used ta say in Brooklyn Noo Yawk, "Youse guys ROCK!"

-Brenda Beitscher
P.S. My husband Michael, an ex-rhythm guitar player who NEVER had a good voice, says thank you or both the performance and the opportunity to sing the last two notes of "Blue Moon"... off-key.