From: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org (jewel-digest) To: jewel-digest@smoe.org Subject: jewel-digest V3 #292 Reply-To: jewel@smoe.org Sender: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk jewel-digest Friday, May 29 1998 Volume 03 : Number 292 * If you wish to unsubscribe, send an email to jewel-digest-request@smoe.org * with ONLY the word unsubscribe in the body of the email * . * For the latest information on Jewel tour dates, go to: * http://jewel.zoonation.com and click on "TOUR" * OR * go to the OFFICIAL Jewel home page at http://www.jeweljk.com * and go to the "What, When, Where" section * . * PLEASE :) when you reply to this digest to send a post TO the list, * change the subject to reflect what your post is about. A subject * of Re: jewel-digest V3 #xxx or the like gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. Today's Subjects: ----------------- Jewel's best characteristic.... ["Steve Garner" ] Lilith Fair [Benjamin J Morris ] A *Christmas* album? ["Mike Gray" ] hi [Nash015@aol.com] Jewel in the New York Post [Allan ] Re: Sucky New Album [Beck82@aol.com] post cards! [90 blackwell ] ATTN: Any California Anyone! Read This! [That Little Voice Inside Your H] POLL #19 [PENNY16161@aol.com] Re: A bit of perfection [MAXMOUZE@aol.com] POLL #18 Results [PENNY16161@aol.com] NJC, angel with a zine needs help =) [lil.goalie31@juno.com] Jewel's father and yodeling [sesykes@juno.com (Scott E Sykes)] Christmas Album [Benjamin J Morris ] Lilith Fair book [Scott Evans ] Jewel Article/interview [MelDerI@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 08:56:33 PDT From: "Steve Garner" Subject: Jewel's best characteristic.... hi everyone..... It seems like the discussion about Jewel's best characteristic is starting to die down, but I thought I'd toss in my 2 cents before we change the subject. When you admire Jewel as much as I do, it's impossible to pick out just one characteristic that stands above the rest. So I guess I'll just talk about some of the ones I like, in no particular order. First of all, there's her voice. Without a doubt, it's one of the best voices you'll hear in pop music today. She's got such a wide vocal range and so many various singing styles.... she can sing so beautifully and so emotionally. Next, there's the music itself. Jewel has exceptional songwriting talent.... she can write catchy pop tunes, tear-jerking ballads, and pretty much anything in between. Her music is relaxing, sincere, full of emotion, and it makes you want to hear more. I love acoustic music, and so it's almost a given that Jewel's songwriting is right up my alley. Next on the list, I really like her attitude. It was one of the first things that I admired about her once I starting seeing her on TV.... I really like the fact that she's sweet. She is smart, caring, sensitive, and friendly, and even a bit shy sometimes. Next, there's the obvious one....she is without a doubt the most beautiful woman on the face of the earth. I go into a trance whenever I see her on TV... I am hypnotized by her beauty. Absolutely gorgeous. Breath-taking. Stunning. In fact, after seeing the Rolling Stone special last week, I couldn't even think straight for the next couple days because that image of her playing "Winter Song" was embedded in my mind. I couldn't care less if she has a few crooked teeth....nobody's perfect. But Jewel is pretty damn close! And finally.... the shallow comment you've been waiting for.... yes, I really like her breasts. But what's wrong with that? She's a beautiful woman, she has very nice breasts, and I like them. But hey, I'm a 19-year old male... what did you expect me to say? It's not like that's the only things I like about her.... as I've mentioned, I love her music, her voice, her talent, her attitude..... the fantastic breasts just happen to be a nice bonus. Anyway, it's not like any of you haven't noticed or mentioned them before.... she's got a great body, you can't deny it. Steve ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 10:44:03 -0700 (MST) From: Benjamin J Morris Subject: Lilith Fair I have a quicky question. I have been hearing on VH-1 that Jewel is going to do some Lilith Fair sites. Does anyone know which ones she will be doing. I am hoping that since Sheryl Crow dropped out of the Phoenix Lilith that maybe Jewel will take her place, but since it is June 28 and she will probably still be filming, I doubt it. If anyone can answer this (Mr. BB?) I would sure appreciate it. Ben - The Rocky Mountain Angel "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." - Dylan Thomas ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 17:14:51 -0700 From: "Mike Gray" Subject: A *Christmas* album? Hi Guys... Well, this is kind of hypothetical for me, because I wouldn't be surprised if the album doesn't get launched in the UK at all (or gets no promotion...) but I too have to express disappointment that the Bearsville sessions will never see the light of day as official releases. No "Sometimes It Be That Way?" no "Moon Over Austin"? No *Satellite* for pity's sake? What's with that? I mean granted, they'll make fine B-Sides, but they should be singles and album tracks in their own right! I suppose it's too late for us to all write to Atlantic? Cheers Mike ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 15:13:12 EDT From: Nash015@aol.com Subject: hi hi i must disagree about her songs on POY being shallow and not being her best works.Some of my favorite songs such as Little Sister,and Adrian are on there!! It is true she has done some better songs that are not on that Cd but u got to admit that some songs on there deserve some recongnation. Adam~the Not so perfect angel(like Jewel) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 16:52:54 -0400 From: Allan Subject: Jewel in the New York Post http://www.nypostonline.com/entertainment/2073.htm ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 15:34:03 EDT From: Beck82@aol.com Subject: Re: Sucky New Album OK. I don't like how this new album is sounding, but if thats what Jewel wants, it is her career, her album, her everything. We are just fans. However, I do recall Jewel saying that she hoped that her next album would be what people liked. In my humble opinion, arias, Latin, and classical are not really generally enjoyed music. But like I said, she does have the choice. And she should follow what she wants and not produce music just to get radio airplay....that would be front-running and shallow, two traits that I am glad that Jewel does not have. If she wants people to hear this side of her musically, then she should follow through with it. I don't think I, or most of you, will enjoy it, but oh well. Maybe she is just following her own advice...."I'm afraid that people with consume me and never know what I tasted like." Thanks for listening. Just my opinion.... - -Rebecca The Angel With Butterfly Wings "Our stabdard of living somehow got stuck on survive."~Jewel Kilcher ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 12:48:00 -0700 (PDT) From: 90 blackwell Subject: post cards! hey there my pretties, So here it is May 29th-my birthday-and I'm just wondering why I didn't get flowers planted for me or a card with messages from all the EDA's in it? Just kidding I know that honor is reserved for the Holy Holy herself! Anyhoo, So I told you all yesterday how my teacher got me that postcard of Jewel and I went today to San Leandro from Fremont and of course got lost! It took me about an hour with all the side trips. Um....so the point here is tell you that I got 9 postcards, but 3 are alredy reserved so that leaves 6 up for grabs-email me if ya want one,K? First come first serve. I was completely embarrassed to have to go and get them since this guy was watching me as if I was stealing them-don't worry they were free-he didn't even work there, but he must be a regular who feels it's his duty to be the lookout-whatever! I bought my obligatory $5 dollar cup of coffee and left quietly-eeek! The place was kinda cute, it reminded me of Java Joe's. Anyway, let me know if anyone wants one of these things. Oh yah, can someone please answer my question on where do I call to get HITS magazine. Aurorah ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 14:30:27 -0700 From: That Little Voice Inside Your Head Subject: ATTN: Any California Anyone! Read This! hi all, Lora here. As a lot of you know, I run Gregory Page's website http://www.angelfire.com/ca/gregorypage Some of you don't know who he is, some of you do, some of you just don't care, but that won't stop me from getting this point across. Gregory is a local san diego musician who is on FF3 (that applies to the EDAS), opens for many many bands around San Diego, yada, yada. Well, this is it folks, Gregory may be able to get the big break he was and is hoping for. June 10th, at the Troubadour, he will be playing with a full band, opening for Agents Of Good Root, we need as many people in Gregory's corner to yell scream, holler, and chant. There will be record people there looking to check on him. Then finally, maybe we will all get to hear that album, A Long Way From Heaven, that everyone in the local SD scene is buzzin about. Here's the thing, how many of you would be willing to purchase tickets before hand, if you were able to get free transportation up there, no joke, this is totally serious. For all of you sitting here, reading this, laughing at this, think of this, Gregory has been performing for so many years, to please anyone who would listen. Everyone knows there are so many great musicians out there, wanting, needing to be noticed, and just think that you could be helping one of them. Thanks if you actually read down to the full bottom line here folks. Love Ya Long Time With Cherries And Junk, Lora Smooches ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 19:58:24 EDT From: PENNY16161@aol.com Subject: POLL #19 Here is the next poll: Who do would you want to make a cover of one of Jewel's songs? a) Madonna b) Weird Al (parody, not a cover) c) Puff Daddy d) Bob Dylan e) other (please specify) As always, all votes must be sent to me PRIVATELY and NOT to the list. You can also vote at Gerrit's JEWEL Page (http://www.endor.org/jewel/). Brett The Angel Formally Known As.... http://members.aol.com/PENNY16161/index.html PS- If you ahve any poll ideas, feel free to mail 'em on over. Thanks. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 19:05:53 EDT From: MAXMOUZE@aol.com Subject: Re: A bit of perfection I'm glad Jewel has perfect teeth. She made them that way on purpose, I heard. Apparently she was trying to teach the world that perfect people who have the perfect amount of generosity, honesty, creativity, hard-work, and perserverance can be imperfect too. Since Jewel was too flawless to internally have imperfection, she decided if she messed up ONE TOOTH, it would make the statement she wanted to teach the world. Ahhh...even though she's perfect, she doesn't let it go to her head, and even tries to use it to teach us a lesson. Mm__) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 18:36:46 EDT From: PENNY16161@aol.com Subject: POLL #18 Results Here are the results for this past poll (A movie that you think Jewel would have been good in): a) Titanic - 16 b) Scream - 6 c) Godzilla - 0 d) Gone With The Wind - 13 e) Jerry Maguire - 4 City Of Angels - 3 Romeo & Juliet - 3 Les Miserable - 2 Grease - 2 Pee Wee's Big Adventure - 1 Striptease - 1 The X-Files Movie - 1 Object Of My Affection - 1 Phenomenon - 1 A Thing Called Love - 1 The Age Of Innocence - 1 Wizard Of Oz - 1 Brett The Angel Formally Known As.... http://members.aol.com/PENNY16161/index.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 18:47:04 -0700 From: lil.goalie31@juno.com Subject: NJC, angel with a zine needs help =) hi out there angels. its tara, the ice angel here. i have posted before a while ago about the zine, twilight, that i have started. the only thing is that we need more subscribers in order to get a sponsor. it is totally FREE and it has everything and more in it and is fun for guys and girls alike. we also need writers for.... - -advice columns (friendship, personal, and witchcraft/wicca) - -sports editor - -fashion editor if you would like to subscribe or write, please e-mail me at twlitegrl@aol.com OR lil.goalie31@juno.com thanks =) **TWILIGHT** president- tara v.p.- toddie co-editors- janis, kelly, and kat ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 19:04:14 -0500 From: sesykes@juno.com (Scott E Sykes) Subject: Jewel's father and yodeling Hey guys, I saw Jewel's performance on VH1 awhile back and say her performance with her father. I was just wondering if she has or will do anything with her father or has or will do anything in yodeling? Thanks, ** Scott S.** -Big Sexy Angel "LIFE IS A BIG GAME SO YOU GOTTA PLAY IT WITH A BIG VOICE!" http://homepage.usr.com/b/breezemaker ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 17:01:56 -0700 (MST) From: Benjamin J Morris Subject: Christmas Album Hi, just had to put my two cents worth in this new cd debate. First off, we weren't expecting her new cd (FCS) until early next year anyway, and from what her plans sound like, she will put out her third cd sometime around when she was planning to put out FCS. So we should consider this Christmas cd as a bonus. Instead of making us wait until next year, we get a cd this year. And sure she is going to do some arias and a few songs in latin (I imagine the arias will be in latin) but she is also going to do her regular type of songs, the only difference is that they are inspired by the holiday season. So before you get all upset, just think, these are all new songs we have never heard before. Her third album will come shortly. I am thoroughly looking forward to her second one. Ben - The Rocky Mountain Angel "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." - Dylan Thomas ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 18:17:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott Evans Subject: Lilith Fair book "Lilith vets, Sarah McLachlan, Paula Cole, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Fiona Apple, and Joan Osborne will join Tori Amos, Ani DiFranco, and others in the pages of "Solo: Women Singer Songwriters In Their Own Words." The book, due in August will feature those familiar performers in never-before seen interviews and photos." I found this in an article about the Lilith Fair at the MTV web site. Does anyone know anything about this book? -Scott ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 21:50:10 EDT From: MelDerI@aol.com Subject: Jewel Article/interview Hey'all! I thought you might enjoy this. Somebody sent it to me, so I don't know where it came from. (LIST MODERATOR NOTE: it's the article/interview from The New York Post that someone posted about earlier today - Mike ) JEWEL TAKES A STANZA By LISA ROBINSON - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - -- FOR those who thought of Time magazine cover girl Jewel as just another pretty pop superstar, her first release since her 10 million-selling debut album may come as a surprise. It's a book of poems. In her just-published "A Night Without Armor" (HarperCollins. $15), the 24-year-old singer/songwriter (born Jewel Kilcher) isn't afraid to tackle the big themes: love, sex, courage, betrayal, family, lies, revenge, passion. (Jewel reads selections from her book on HarperAudio cassette and CD.) Jewel, born in Alaska and raised in Michigan, rose to fame after her 1995 album, "Pieces of You." These days, she's feeling uncomfortable as a pop phenomenon, is currently filming her first movie (with director Ang Lee) and says she writes poetry every day. Lisa Robinson: Why did you start to write poems? Jewel: My ability to articulate verbally has never been that strong. I've always been a bit shy. For me, poetry was the way I became intimate with myself. To tell you the truth, I've felt uncomfortable being in pop music, especially because I really made a folk album. It was just me singing with acoustic guitar. I don't think it gets much more folk than that. The ^radio_ singles were re-mixed, but the album was basically the three chords I knew when I was 19, and I became afraid that the world would come to know me just the way the media portrayed me: as this Alaskan, raised by wolves in an igloo. (Laughs). LR: Were you? J: No (laughs), but that's how I seemed to be portrayed and I feared that people would consume me without ever knowing what I taste like. Even though I knew that I'd be scrutinized for going from music to poetry, this book was an opportunity for me to be known in the world for who I am. As a child, when I read poets like Anais Nin, (Charles) Bukowski or (Pablo) Neruda, it taught me to live bravely and passionately; without that I'd really feel half alive. LR: In one of your poems you write that you're told "you're adored by millions but no one calls." Was that true? J: Well, it goes through phases. People think that once you get signed to a record deal or sell a million records, every insecurity you have - about your body, your place in the world - disappears. Suddenly you have a lobotomy and everything changes. But to tell you the truth, I've never found satisfaction in parties or bars or getting compliments from people who didn't know me. I need substance and I need truth, and I find that kids are very hungry for sincerity. So I have to live my life honestly, try and keep struggling with real issues, do it in front of people and let people take whatever they can from it. LR: Did you really say something on "Jay Leno" about your music being "redundant"? J: What I meant was that I'd been touring for five years behind one record that I made when I was 19. After three years, I finally broke some ground ^in the U.S._, then I went to Europe and started from scratch and had to get asked all about Alaska again. I was just ready for something creatively different. LR: Were you concerned about revealing the sexuality in some of your poems? J: When I put the book together, I made a book for myself that the world wouldn't see. Then, I thought about what I wanted the world to see. But I decided to stick with the first one because it's most honest. To me, love poems are just natural. Everybody makes love, and it's very beautiful. I also write about the phases before that, when you're too young to know what sex is or what you're worth. A lot of the poems in there deal with insecurities: like there's a pretty girl on the face of a magazine and all I see are my dirty hands turning the page. I felt that my whole life. All the models ^in the fashion magazines_ are so emaciatingly beautiful and perfect. And I grew up on a f---ing homestead with dirt under my nails driving tractors. You never get over that. LR: You don't think you're pretty? J: I think I'm OK, but you know, I have days where I just don't want to go on television because I ate Ben & Jerry's last night and I can't face the world. I'm not one of those girls who starves herself, but 60 percent of my school was either anorexic or bulimic, and all that damaged me as a kid. LR: Is there a man in your life at the moment? J: No, the last one took a lot out of me, and besides, I'm too busy making a movie these days. LR: What's that like? J: Whoooh, it was tough in the beginning, especially since I came from zero acting experience. Instead of taking a role like a romantic comedy that I could have done with my eyes shut, I went to something serious (tentatively titled "Ride With the Devil") with director Ang Lee. I kind of courageously jumped out there and then realized that it could be a public execution. LR: What happened at the Super Bowl? The tape ^of Jewel singing the national anthem_ began before you started "singing?" J: That was bizarre. ^The NFL_ insisted on a tape, and the reason I agreed to do that was because once, I sang the national anthem live at another baseball game ^in a stadium_ and you couldn't hear yourself sing. The delay was so bad that you heard what's coming back at you five seconds later. LR: At the Super Bowl, you just smiled and kept lip synching. J: What else can you do? I kind of half wanted to just stop, and yawn or something, be really obvious. (Laughs). Hope you enjoyed it, Melissa the angel who learned how to drive ------------------------------ End of jewel-digest V3 #292 ***************************