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The long-awaited CD is finally here! The title, "Just Be You" is from Bob's most-requested song of the same name. Bob has a few surprises on the collection, not the least of which is his new-found passion for mandolin.

You can listen to song samples and purchase the CD online at http://www.cdbaby.com/naturalbob/

Or, you can order by mail using our printable order form.

Here's a sample:  The Cuckoo > (traditional, arr. Bob H)  MP3 file 0:50 347 Kb

"...this CD embodies a delightful naturalness in performance and writing. Holdsworth sings with zest and sincerity...  His anthem to 'naturalness' "Just Be You" is a keeper in telling us to just be ourselves."    Sing Out! Vol 46 #2, Summer 2002 (Rich Warren)      Read more...

“Truth, humor, melody & fine musicianship! A Winner! Kat Morski, Escanaba MI

“frighteningly good” Ken Brown, Guelf, Ontario

“songs, musicianship, production values … all first rate” Jim Grosso, Oak Park

“I just keep playing it over and over and over” Mike Lenich, S. Holland

“good on so many levels, songwriting, music, technical” Vicki Chmura (Biddle), Oak Park

“Fantastic! Great songs, great performances” Steve Moss, Brookfield

“A real treat!” Kate Early, Chicago

“good music…I’m happy to play [Bob’s] CD” Rich Warren, WFMT

“good songs & very good accompliment, excellent engineering” Peter Demuth

“the ’Old Folks’ arrangement brought a tear to my eye” Phil Cooper, St Charles

We are thankful to our friends who have lent us their ears, come out to the shows and shared kind words of support. Thanks to WFMT’s Midnight Special and WDCB’s Folk Festival for playing our music. Thanks to Common Times, the coffeehouses, the clubs and the volunteers who keep the folk scene alive and well in Northern Illinois.

To get Media Player or RealPlayer Basic...     Media Player    RealPlayer

For those of you who have asked, "Brother to the Eagle" is being recorded but will not be included on the CD. It will be probably be available as a single or an MP3 download.