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Birthday Messages 2001

These are messages to Mr.Deacon for his 50th birthday.
Thank you for your joining!
mami
Questionnaire
1.Why do you like John? Describe shortly.
2.Enter one Queen song that you think John's bass-play is great.
3.Enter one Queen song that you want John to sing.
4.Suddenly John appeared on your side and said, "you may ask me one question." What do you ask?

1.Gonzalo M刕uez [08/01 20:00]
ANSWER
  1. The best bassit ever: His actitude and his skill.
  2. The Millionaire Waltz
  3. You Don't Fool Me
  4. I'm in a band, we wold be honored if you acceded to be our producer
MESSAGE
    Happy Birthday John!!!!!

    You're the best bassit ever John! Keep on preserving Queen's rock spirit against that low quality collaborations like R. Williams and Five.

2.Riccardo [08/01 20:36]
ANSWER
  1. He is a very awesome bassist whit that tone to die for.
  2. I think "Father To Son" have a great bassline but not best tone. However I love this bass play.
  3. Hammer To Fall
  4. When do you make a solo album?
MESSAGE
    Happy Birthday John and long life to you, you are on my mind and on my heart forever!

3.Guilherme [08/01 22:49]
ANSWER
  1. Why he is perfect Male
  2. One Year Of Love
  4. Your Song favorite by Queen ?
MESSAGE
    Happy Birthday Mr Deacon! I Adore You and your Musics. Congratulations!
    Your Fan by Country Brazil ... Guilherme

4.Kaoru [08/01 23:48]
ANSWER
  1. Bass play
  2. Back Chat
  3. We Are The Champions
  4. Was it worth for you being a member of Queen?
MESSAGE
    Happy birthday!
    Hope your days are happy now ;-)

5.Lesley [08/02 04:42]
ANSWER
  1. He's cool
  2. Another 1 Bites the Dust
  4. Hey, why don't u sing?
MESSAGE
    Hey! I'm only 14 but I still love Queen and I think you're brill! So have a great birthday, man! QUEEN WILL ALWAYS ROCK THE WORLD!

6.文 (Aya) [08/02 14:52]
ANSWER
  1. 頭の良いところ(笑)
    [His smartness :-)]
  2. MISFIRE
  3. 歌はあんまり要らない……
    [No thank you...]
  4. 『もっと質問してもいい？』
    ["May I ask more questions?"]
MESSAGE
    ふる～～～いQUEENファンですが…(^^ゞ
    いいでしょうか…。
    初来日からずっとジョンが好きですわ～♪
    でも、あとの３人も大好きです。
    フレディは、私にとっては今でも「生きてます」。

    [I'm a little veteran Queen fan and John has been my favorite since their first visit to Japan. Of course, I like other members also. For me, Freddie IS STILL ALIVE now.]

7.Annia [08/02 22:44]
ANSWER
  1. Because he's John! (strong somehow in being himself)
  2. dunno
  3. Who Needs You
  4. How did you survive Queen?
MESSAGE
    CONGRATS JOHN! Next time I buy you a nice present(probably something to eat) and maybe you even get it (If I haven't eaten it yet *grin*)I hope you will stay with us for another 50 years (aw, I'm 70 then *gulp*) Anyway, have a great birthday! And greetings to wife and children!

    Greetz Annia
    Hi, here I am again. I've got a question this time. Do you care if I write a book about Veronica? I kinda start it already.
    Congrats once again.

    Greetz Annia.

8.ＢａｎＫ (BanK)[08/02 23:26]
ANSWER
  1. 何に対しても「All or Nothing」なところ、 かなあ…。
    [Because he seems to act like "All or Nothing".]
  2. The Show Must Go On
    （１曲なんて殺生な…イントロの涙が落ちるような 音ということで）
    [The Show Must Go On (Tear-drop sound of its introduction.)]
  3. You're My Best Friend （これはもう、歌詞で選びました^^;）
    [You're My Best Friend (because of the lyrics!)]
  4. 卒倒している場合じゃない・・・ 「おチビちゃんたち（ルーク＆キャメロン）にクイーンについて 訊かれたら何と答えていますか？」
    [What do you say if you are asked by your kids (Luke and Camelon) about Queen?]
MESSAGE
    Happy 50th birthday, Mr John Deacon!
    I hope you'll enjoy the day with your family you love.
    I'm content to know you'll live a happy private life.
    But please remember that we will wait for you forever to appear on stage and let us hear your new songs.
    At least we'll happy enough to let us know your recent condition via the fan club.
    Best wishes!
    From Bamba Keiko(BanK) in Japan with love.

9.ふれ子 (Fureko) [08/02 23:56]
ANSWER
  1. ディスコ好き
    [Because he likes disco.]
  2. I Want To Break Free
  3. You're My Best Friend
  4. ベースは押入れの中に？
    [Are your basses in your closet?]
MESSAGE
    I congratulate you on the birthday of you! It is glad if you are fortunate. But after stopping seeing you, I am very lonely in you. I want to already meet you at once.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY,again Mr.JOHN DEACON

10.Emma B [08/03 04:49]
ANSWER
  1. his smile
  2. inviciable man awesome
  3. you take my breath away
  4. why wont you perform no more?
MESSAGE
    Happy birthday deacy!! you are the best!! i will never ever stop being your no 1 fan!! i wish you well and hope you enjoy your day
    love emma

11.Natalia Paez [08/03 07:47]
ANSWER
  1. 'cos he's the best bassist ever
  2. The Miracle, Under Pressure, Stone Cold Crazy, Innuendo
  3. Spread Your Wings / Pain Is So Close To Pleasure
  4. Are you still a friend of Brian and Roger?
MESSAGE
    I wish you a really happy birthday and I hope you'll get back to the public light very very soon, 'cos everybody misses you, specially Brian and Roger...

    Good luck and remember: the power is yours!!!!!

12.boeing [08/03 16:41]
ANSWER
  1. interesting character
  2. Khashoggi's Ship
  3. Is this the world we created?
  4. Wanna drink Sapporo-beer with me?
MESSAGE
    Happy Birthday,Mr Deacon.
    ...and Congratulaitions on your retirement from only 3guys Queen!
    I hope for every your life mean to the full of fun and joy.
    Your fans are always with you in thought.

13.めあり (Mary) [08/03 20:20]
ANSWER
  1. かわいい
    [Because he's cute]
  2. Another One Bites The Dust
  3. In Only Seven Days
  4. これからどうするの？
    [What will you do in the future?]
MESSAGE
    Happy Birthday!!

14.Anne Quadt [08/03 23:14]
ANSWER
  1. He is a great bassplayer,and man!
  2. Liar
  3. You are my best friend
  4. You are married with the same wife since 25 years??
MESSAGE
    Hi John,I wish you a happy 50 birthday.
    Your big fan Anne!
    You are great!

15.ellie callan [08/04 00:40]
ANSWER
  1. Talented, modest, cute and sweet.
  2. Dragon Attack.
  3. Your My Best Friend.
  4. Will you teach me to play bass?
MESSAGE
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN,
    Just have to say now that I LOVE YOU and you are absolutely GORGEOUS:) My dad's 50th is 3 days before yours, too! I hope you have a fantastic day with what ever you are doing and get loads of great prezzies:)
    With lots and lots and lots of love
    from ellie
    xxxx

16.Ｋｅｉｋｏ (Keiko) [08/04 08:39]
ANSWER
  1. 温和
    [His gentleness]
  2. ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST
  3. IN ONLY SEVEN DAYS
  4. 今の髪型は気に入ってますか？
    [How do you like your current hair-style?]
MESSAGE
    ☆Ｈａｐｐｙ　Ｂｉｒｔｈｄａｙ　Ｊｏｈｎ！！☆

    いつの間にか　お父さんになられたのですね。
    愛する方々に向けられる笑顔は　きっとあの頃のままなんでしょうね。

    [Happy Birthday John!! Recently I've found that you were a father. I think your smile toward your dear people is what it used to be.]

17.Yuri [08/04 22:00]
ANSWER
  1. 頑（かたくな）な部分。
    [His stubbornness]
  2. You And I
  3. Misfire
  4. 「まだ、子供は欲しいですか？」
    ["Do you want children yet?"]
MESSAGE
    **Happy Birth Dear John**

    Queen and you now loving is WORLDWIDE!!
    Working successively believe in your way.

    --From Namiko Yuri--

18.REE [08/04 23:08]
ANSWER
  1. 受けを狙ってるわけじゃないのに受けてしまうところ
    [His appeal which he doesn't intend to.]
  2. STONE GOLD CRAZY
  3. YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND
  4. WHY DID YOU CHANGE YOUR HAIR SO MANY TIMES??
MESSAGE
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY,JOHN!!
    I like QUEEN music and YOUR music very very much!
    GOD BLESS QUEEN!

19.クロビット (kurobit)[08/05 06:48]
ANSWER
  1. ぴょんぴょん飛ぶところ
    [His jumping up]
  2. アンダープレッシャー
    [Under Pressure]
  3. レイン・マスト・フォール♪
    [Rain Must Fall]
  4. 息子さんを下さい！（お願いだこりゃ）
    [May I marry one of your sons?]
MESSAGE
    お誕生日おめでとうございます！
    この一年もあなたの笑顔が絶えませんように。

    [Happy Birthday! I wish you keep on smiling this year.]

20.Holly Wade Matter [08/05 15:49]
ANSWER
  1. He is adorable.
  2. "Stone Cold Crazy"
  3. "Bijou" ;-P
  4. "Did you ever ever ever in your long-legged wife meet a long-legged sailor and his long-legged wife?"
MESSAGE
    Happy birthday to you, Mr. Deacon! May your next fifty years be full of delight.

21.Michael [08/06 16:22]
ANSWER
  1. Great player, songwriter and personaity
  2. You're My Best Friend
  3. Misfire
  4. Have you REALLY never sung on a Queen song live or in the studio?
MESSAGE
    Dear John!
    Thank you for being there playing music with Queen for 20 years and giving us a lot of truly wonderful songs. You were (and are) great, and I respect your decision to leave the stage, but still I do hope you haven't said your last word yet. You are an inspiration to me in my bass playing. I wish you health, happiness and cheerful mood - whatever you're doing. Remember that you've still got half of your life ahead of you! Happy Birthday!

22.ダン(dan) [08/06 16:22]
ANSWER
  1. 孤高な所
    [Remaining aloof from the surroundings]
  2. Another One Bites The Dust
  3. Spread Your Wings
  4. 歌うのは好きですか？
    [Do you like to sing?]
MESSAGE
    半世紀を生き抜いて来たんですね。おめでとうございます。
    これからもジョンが自分の思うところに従って行動されることを願っております。
    ジョン・ディーコンに幸多かれと日本よりお祈り申し上げます。

    [Congratulations on living through half century. I hope you to live as you wish. May full of happiness be with you! Cheers from Japan.]

23.くらら (clara)[08/06 17:23]
ANSWER
  1. 実感が持てないところ。
    [Little actual feeling]
  2. The March Of The Black Queen
  3. ベスト・フレンド
    [You're My Best Friend]
  4. 今晩暇ですか？
    [Are you free tonight?]
MESSAGE
    May your 50th birthday be full of smile.
    Lots of wishes never wither concerning you.
    Health, happiness, satisfaction.
    If your decision is definite as it has been,
    please tell us what you did today,
    if not the day after tomorrow,
    like a brief but hilarious article on THE SUN last April.
    Make us realize or reassure something about you, please.
    XXX Kurara


24.Junko [08/06 18:15]
ANSWER
  1. something mysterious
  2. the invisible man
  3. you and I
  4. Are you enjoy your life?
MESSAGE
    Happy Birthday,John!!
    Many fans in the world celebrate on your birthday.
    I wish you have a good dayxx.

25.miracle [08/06 21:30]
ANSWER
  1. ものすごくいい人そうなところ。
    [Because he seems to be very very nice person.]
  2. Killer Queen
  3. Don't stop me now
  4. 好きな食べ物は何ですか？
    [What is your favorite food?]
MESSAGE
    誕生日おめでとうございます。５０歳になると、ひげの伸び方が半端じゃないんじゃないですか？１９歳になったら１週間でかなり伸びるようになっています。それとドラゴンボール見つけたら送って下さい。それでは。

    [Happy Birthday! I'm 19 years old and my beard has grown for one week. How about you? If you find Dragon Ball, send it to me please. Bye.]

26.Yoko [08/07 02:09]
ANSWER
  1. フレディの才能をメンバー１評価し、 尊重しているところ
    [He is the one who appreciates and respects Freddie's talent.]
  2. Ｌｉａｒ （戦慄の女王の曲すべてと言いたいところですが）
    [Liar (and all tunes of the first album "Queen")]
  3. The Miracle
  4. 「あなたから見て、フレディの性格の長所と短所を 挙げてください。」と尋ねます。
    [Tell me strong and week points of Freddie's personality through your eyes.]
MESSAGE
    Happy Birthday,John! I love Freddie's voice and thank you for your
    conviction.
    But I want to see you play bass guitar not as a member of Queen but as a solo player or a member of another group.
    Maybe,I think it's difficult. Would you mind if I ask you to give an
    interview to Ms.Matsuda(the webmistress) and your fans in the world,
    at least?

27.Nancy Jara Vidal [08/07 06:58]
ANSWER
  1. Because he is the best bassist of the world!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. bicycle race
  3. You and I
  4. What is love for you?...
MESSAGE
    FELIZ CUMPLEAムOS JOHN!!!!!!!!!!! DESDE CHILE.
    Happy Birthday from Chile South America, 50 years uf!
    Iエm a bassist of a group called Magnolia, well Iエm sorry but my english is bad... chao, saludos ,besos, etc.(bye, salutes, kiss, je, je)

28.MEG [08/07 07:00]
ANSWER
  1. A smile.
  2. Another One Bites The Dust
  3. In Only Seven Days
  4. What you get absorbed in is anything?
MESSAGE
    Happy birthday! dear John,
    I send a message from Japan to you.
    I have continued loving QUEEN for 23 years.
    I pray for your reopening music activity.

29.Andrea [08/07 08:31]
ANSWER
  1. precision and sound!!!
  2. these are the day of our lives,but everyone
  3. he have to play bass!!!!!!
  4. why do yuo decided play bass???
MESSAGE
    happy birthday john!!!!!!!!!!I want to see you again play bass!!!!!!

30.Ａｋｉｋｏ (Akiko) [08/07 10:21]
ANSWER
  1. 知的なところ
    [His intelligence]
  2. アンダー・プレッシャー
    [Under Pressure]
  3. 很゛・橘゛・浪弉フ
  4. クイーンをやっていて良かった？
    [Were you content yourself with a member of Queen?]
MESSAGE
    ５０歳おめでとう。私はクイーンが大好きで、今でもよくＣＤ聞いています。
    今、ジョンはどんな生活を送っているのでしょうか？
    ＴＶや雑誌にあまり載らないので気になります。
    また、ベースを弾いている元気な姿が見たいです。

    [Happy 50th birthday! I like Queen very much and always listen to your CD. I wonder what you're doing now, since you doesn't appear on TV or magazines recently. I'd like to see your cheerful bass-play again.]

31.ふらにー (furanie)[08/07 20:27]
ANSWER
  1. 黙々とベースを弾いているところ
    [Playing bass in silence]
  2. 地獄へ道連れ
    [Another One Bites The Dust]
  3. 特にないです（笑）
    [Well, nothing particular ;-)]
  4. 最近どうですか？（を）
    [How are you doing today?]
MESSAGE
    Dear John,
    Happy birthday wishes to you from Japan!

32.那菩　湛八 (nabo jinpachi)[08/07 22:47]
ANSWER
  1. 控えめな所
    [His modesty]
  2. わ、わかりません
    [don't know]
  3. ありません
    [nothing]
  4. すみません、通らせて下さい。
    [Excuse me, but would you let me pass through?]
MESSAGE
    はっぴーばーすでーとぅーゆ～～～♪

    [** Happy Birthday To You **]

33.Rob Longson [08/08 02:49]
ANSWER
  1. I'm not sure I understand this question. i don't favour him over any other Queen members I just found him interesting and talented.
  2. Another Bites the Dust. He should make his bass-playing more prominent in some of the songs.
  3. None. If you believes himself incapable of such a thing and has never done it, why should I answer this? If he never has done it, it might be terrible.
  4. How did you suddenly appear by my side?
MESSAGE
    Happy Birthday John. I recognise you to be extremely talented and would personally like to thank you for your music. Rob.

34.イトウ　ノゾミ (Ito Nozomi) [08/08 13:18]
ANSWER
  1. 優しそうな笑顔
    [HIs warmhearted smile]
  2. 地獄へ道づれ
    [Another One Bites The Dust]
  3. FRIENDS WILL BE FRIENDS
  4. 何故1人で歌っている曲が無いんですか？
    [Why didn't you take the lead vocals?]
MESSAGE
    　私は、今年の５月に放送された「伝説のポップスター」で行われた１００曲アンケートで「KILER　QUEEN」がみごと１位を、獲得した時に流された映像を見てQUEENがとても好きになりました。まだ、生きて１４年と半年ですがこんなに衝撃を受けたバンドは、初めてです。QUEENに出会えてよかったです。４人の、なかで貴方が一番好きです。最後になりましたが、お誕生日本当におめでとうございます。最後まで読んでいただければ幸いです。これからも元気で頑張ってください。

    [I became an ardent Queen fan since I watched a PV of "Killer Queen" which won No.1 in the questionnaire about 'Legendary Pop-stars' broadcasted on this May. I'm 14 and a half years old, but Queen was the first band that made a great impact on me. I'm glad to come across the band. Among four members, my favorite is YOU. Lastly I'd like to say Happy Birthday to you. Hope you to read till the end. Keep up the good work!]

35.ゆぼ (yubo) [08/08 16:51]
ANSWER
  1. 存在自体が好き☆
    [His existence itself :-)]
  2. Cool Cat
  3. Need Your Loving Tonight
  4. 元気ですかーっ！
    [Hey! Are you OK??]
MESSAGE
    ジョン、５０回目の誕生日おめでとうございます！
    元気でいらっしゃいますか？
    私は、あなたが表に出てこなくても幸せに元気で過ごしてくれれば
    それはそれでとっても嬉しいです。
    出来れば、名前変えてでもいいから出てきてベース弾いて欲しいです。
    私はクイーンが好きになって一年くらいしか経ってませんが、
    今のところ世界一のベーシストだと思っています。
    そんな素敵なベーシストの今の音が是非聴いてみたいです。
    気が向いたら出てきて下さいね♪
    これからも元気で生きていってください。人生まだまだ続きますから。
    We still love you, John.

    [Happy 50th birthday to you, John! How are you doing? Hope you're fine and happy. I'm glad so, even if I can't see you in public. But also I'd like you to play the bass as possible, it doesn't matter even if you change your name! Although I've been a Queen fan for about one year, I think you're the best bassist around the world. I'm eager to hear such a great bassist's current sound. If you want to play, come back to us please. Long live, life still goes on. We still love you, John.]

36.Sazerac [08/08 17:59]
ANSWER
  1. he is sexy
  2. under pressure
  3. in only seven days
  4. If freddie was still alive would you still be together as Queen?
MESSAGE
    happy birth day babe

37.川根　玉露 (Kawane Gyokuro) [08/08 19:07]
ANSWER
  1. 優しい。
    [Because he's gentle.]
  2. Ａｎｏｔｈｅｒ　Ｏｎｅ　Ｂｉｔｅｓ　Ｔｈｅ　Ｄｕｓｔ
    [Another One Bites The Dust]
  3. Ｆｒｉｅｎｄｓ　Ｗｉｌｌ　Ｂｅ　Ｆｒｉｅｎｄｓ
    [Friends Will Be Friends]
  4. 今晩如何する？
    [What are WE doing tonight?]
MESSAGE
    いや、ジョンは、最高です。
    家族思いで、優しくって、チョッと醒めてて。大好きですよ。
    如何して説明に困るか解りません。
    最近、ジョン的なミュージシャン見つけました。
    嬉しいです。でも、本物の方にも、活動を再開して欲しいです。
    才能ある人ですから…。

    [Well, John is the BEST. A family-man, a gentleman, and a little cool-man. I love him very much. Don't know why everyone has difficulty in explaining. Recently I've found a musician who looks like John. I'm glad to find him, but I'd like the real John to begin to play the bass again. Because he has a talent to do so...!]

38.Machiko Hotta(まちける) [08/08 23:23]
ANSWER
  1. 目と、ちゃらちゃらしないところと全て。
    [His eyes, his firmness, and everything.]
  2. under p
  3. You are my best friend
  4. だきしめてもかまいませんか
    [Would you mind if I hug you?]
MESSAGE
    Hapy Birthday!
    I'm a 15-year-old japanese fan of youres.
    There are so many your clones thesedays,but none of them can
    come even remotely close to your talent in playing the bass.
    We love you and please remember me!!

39.黒蜥蜴 (kurotokage) [08/09 02:46]
ANSWER
  1. えーと。。。かっこ良くて、控えめで、 ベースがうまい所
    [Well...handsome, modest, and good bass player]
  2. えっ選べません・・・m(_ _)m ゴメンナサイ
    [I can't choose one, sorry]
  3. You're My Best Friend
  4. 長髪をばっさりと切った時どんな事を 思いましたか？
    [How did you feel when you have your long-hair cut short?]
MESSAGE
    お誕生日おめでとうございます
    お身体に気をつけてお過ごし下さい
    そして、たまにはあなたの近状報告が聴けたら良いなとおもいます

    [Happy birthday to you. Hope you have a good time and take care of yourself. And I'd like to be able to hear how you're getting along these days.]

40.Anna [08/09 05:25]
ANSWER
  1. handsome- the best bass player
  2. Under Preasure
  3. Under Preasure
  4. Are you happy?
MESSAGE
    To the best bass player ever!!!
    John: We love you and weエd like to know a little bit more about your life... even with the strippers... ( I think Iエm jealous!)
    Happy Birthday!! I love you!!
    Anna.
    (Venezuela)
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