"MIRA"/"ROLL OF THE SEA" ~ "I sing in a Men's Choir in London, Ontario, and we sing 2 of your songs, "Away from the Roll of the Sea",  and "Song for the Mira"  They ... [Read More]

Allister: ~ Hi - I forgot to tell you about quite an amazing occurance - I was in Iceland conducting at a women's choral festival and while I was there one of the women suggested I go to the local men's ... [Read More]

Dear Allister, ~ Though long overdue, here is the recording I promised you months ago of our choir singing "Song for the Mira". We learned it many years ago with Jean Bartle and it has become a favori ... [Read More]

Dear Mr. MacGillivray, ~ Yes! Even here in Australia your "Song for the Mira" has reached receptive ears. When I first heard Anne Murray sing your words and melody I was moved to tears. Since then your ... [Read More]

MY FAVORITE CD! ~ "While in Cape Breton 3 years ago, I purchased your CD 'Song For The Mira'. It is my favorite CD!" ~ Olga Westmoreland, May, 2006

MY FUNERAL SONG ~ This will be my funeral song when I die. I absolutely have been drawn to this song for many, many years. I cry every time I hear it sung--which is not often enough. Anne Murray, you warm ... [Read More]

Really Struck A Chord ~ HI Beverly & Allister: A few years ago, I first heard the Anne Murray version of "SONG FOR THE MIRA" (like most people), and fell in love with the song. I always felt that one day ... [Read More]

Such A Beautiful Song! ~ Hi Beverly: Please extend my greetings and deep thanks to Allister for creating such a beautiful song! "Song for the Mira" is a favourite here in Ontario, and never fails to get ... [Read More]

THE GARRISON BROS. ~ I was a part of the Garrison Brothers, a musical group who recorded 'Song For The Mira' many years ago. I believe it was our version Anne Murray chose to cover and, while we didn't ... [Read More]

TOMMY MAKEM IS GONE ~ Dear Allister: I am writing to send my condolences. I know you had performed with Tommy Makem in the past. It is a sad for the music world, now that he is gone. But, thanks to you ... [Read More]

To Allister; ~ Father Boutieur, our parish priest, spent about three years in Scotland. He told me that a friend of his was at Buckingham Palace for a social event. Guess what? The band was playing "Out ... [Read More]

WE HAVE FRIENDS & SONG NO WEALTH CAN BUY! ~ We have enjoyed singing both 'Song For The Mira' and 'Here's To Song', and we would like to respectfully request your permission to print 'We have friends and ... [Read More]