From: les@jmdl.com (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V4 #497 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk JMDL Digest Friday, November 5 1999 Volume 04 : Number 497 The Official Joni Mitchell Homepage is maintained by Wally Breese at http://www.jonimitchell.com and contains the latest news, a detailed bio, original interviews and essays, lyrics, and much more. ------- The JMDL website can be found at http://www.jmdl.com and contains interviews, articles, the member gallery, archives, and much more. ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- DJRD in the Walkman [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] JMDL releases (VLJC) [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: Wally Visits Joni [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: Wally Visits Joni [FMYFL@aol.com] RE: 10 Easy Pieces (vljc) ["patrick leader" ] RE: Hendricks and Ross Review (definitely JC) ["patrick leader" ] Re: Racial Slurs (VLJC) ["Kakki" ] 200 cigarettes [evian ] re:Wally and Joni [Robert Holliston ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 22:18:29 EST From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: DJRD in the Walkman In a message dated 11/4/99 7:05:34 PM US Central Standard Time, CaTGirl627@aol.com writes: << and DJRD is a double LP so you twice the music!! >> Yeah Catgirl, but you put those two LP's in the Walkman and you're outta luck! :~) Bob NP: Luther Allison, "What's Going On in My Home?" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 22:37:59 EST From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: JMDL releases (VLJC) In a message dated 11/4/99 7:13:29 PM US Central Standard Time, kakkib@att.net writes: << There are so many here whose CDs I want to acquire - just when I think I have them all, new ones surface! >> I know what you mean, Kakki, I just stay in awe of this talented bunch, (and I'm getting ready to have a guy custom build me a storage rack for all my discs)...a couple of recent acquisitions I've gotten that I'll give the thumbs up to are: 1. Linda Worster, "Different From the Rest" - some of you lucky listers won this at the Jonifest raffle, I had to trade some Joni wampum for mine but I got an autographed copy - Whoo-Hoo! This is just an allaround excellent record, Linda sounds a lot like Carly Simon, only her voice is more tender-sounding. Lyrically, her songs are very strong, often very moving or sometimes very fun, like the title track that Gina wrote about a while back. And she throws a great John Hiatt cover in the mix too, an excellent take on his "Have a Little Faith In Me". I also have her previous release, "Moment to Moment", which is on an even keel, great songs, certainly a welcome addition to any collection that appreciates talented female singer-songwriters,and that includes all of us by default! :~) And since Linda is no longer a lurker, the next time she posts, let her know you're interested in getting your copies and have that Joni wampum (or other currency) ready! :~) 2. Victor Johnson, "Tangled" - This CD is really a gem! Obviously with a name like "waytoblu", you know Victor is going to be influenced by Nick Drake, but there's some great aternative tuning and some folk/jazz arrangements that are very tasty. Plus really cool artwork on it of tangled, twisted roots...I like this disc a lot, it might just sneak into my top 10 for '99...and Victor has shared his lyrics with us, so I don't have to add anything on that. As much as I enjoy the music on these discs, it saddens me that music of this quality isn't picked up and played on radio everywhere...these are records that make you glad you're a music fan! And hey, they're both only ONE degree from me! :~) Bob NP: Luther Allison, "Think With Your Heart" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 22:40:10 EST From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Wally Visits Joni In a message dated 11/4/99 8:02:38 PM US Central Standard Time, stevem@cruzio.com writes: << Wally has asked me to pass on some information from him to you. >> Wow indeed...thanks for the "trailer" Leslie - I can't wait for the feature! And it couldn't happen to a more deserving guy - what a memory! I hope you're healing even as I write this Wally... Bob ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 23:14:33 EST From: FMYFL@aol.com Subject: Re: Wally Visits Joni << Joni was most gracious, sweet and caring. She played her new album for Wally and Jim, showed them her home, they shared several meals together, and much more. >> Oh Wally and Jim, how lucky yet deserving for yall to be at Joni's. I know you had a wonderful time, and I can't wait to hear more about it. There is so much that I owe to you Wally. We were emailing back in forth at this same time last year when you had asked if anyone in our small group that were going to the Atlanta concert if anyone could take pictures for your website. I'll never forget the trust and faith you had in me and my best friend David Mingus. It was truly the best experience of my life. I'm so sorry that you're not feeling up to par right now, but I have the faith that you'll be feeling better soon. You are such a wonderful and giving person, and you are always in my thoughts. Get well soon, or I'm going to fly out to SanFran soon, and bring you back to Florida for some great sunshine and healing powers. Thanks for making my life more enriched! Love, Love, Love, Jimmy ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 23:48:56 -0500 From: "patrick leader" Subject: RE: 10 Easy Pieces (vljc) here's another synchronicity: paul wrote > >She was right. > >PaulC > >PS He's on at a jazz club in Boston next week, >if you have a friend who needs a little inspiration >in their life. > i'm going, with jmdlers! i'm excited to see friends, but i'm really looking forward to the concert as well. jimmy webb wrote a string of amazing songs and i've been hearing good things about his performances of them. and next month, i'm seeing jane siberry at the bottom line, just after the londoners get their chance. i love her live performances so much these days; i though julian's joni's thoughts about jane's 'a strange boy' exactly caught the charm of jane on stage. patrick np - jane siberry - up the loggin' road ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 23:48:54 -0500 From: "patrick leader" Subject: RE: Hendricks and Ross Review (definitely JC) couple of what we call joni synchronicities in tonight's email. this is the first: > >In a message dated 11/4/99 3:41:48 AM US Central Standard Time, >kakkib@att.net writes: > ><< Told him I got the tapes of Joni's > Jazz and he was astounded and all excited like a kid. Told him >I'd make him > some copies if he'd like and he immediately wrote out his address >and phone > number. >> > i had a similar experience last week. thursday i went to an evening that included joy askew. chris kornmann, who does freelance graphics and some management duties for joy (he was the one who first emailed the jonilist about joy, and i bless him for that) was there, and when i told him and joy that i had copies of the tapes, they were both so excited. so i promised copies for both of them and got sets off to them the next day. btw, if any of you who are hearing the tapes think you might want to hear more of joy, you should. she really is a huge talent, one of the best discoveries of the last couple of years for me. patrick np - jane siberry - bessie ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 21:30:28 -0800 From: Michelle Traylor Subject: Re: Racial Slurs (VLJC) Okay... I've read this thread almost in its entirety waiting for someone say "This *point* does not apply to DJRD! If one really wants to delve into Joni's "political correctness" in terms of words or phrases in her lyrics, I can only think of one song which may qualify: "The Boho Dance " ("Hissing of Summer Lawns") where she describes the house band having "Negro affectations". By 1975 (when this album was produced) using the word "Negro" was (and still remains) a "no-no". This was even pre "political correctness". "... Don't you get sensitive on me 'cause I know you're just too proud..." michelle - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= "Inside every man lives the seed of a flower If he looks within, he finds beauty and power" New audio clips, chatroom, and surveys http://www.minnieriperton.com - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 21:46:30 -0800 From: "Kakki" Subject: Re: Racial Slurs (VLJC) Michelle wrote: >If one really wants to delve > into Joni's "political correctness" in terms of words or phrases in her > lyrics, I can only think of one song which may qualify: > > "The Boho Dance " ("Hissing of Summer Lawns") where she describes the > house band having "Negro affectations". By 1975 (when this album was > produced) using the word "Negro" was (and still remains) a "no-no". This > was even pre "political correctness". I agree that the word was far outdated by 1975, but also believe she was once again using artistic license to make an ironic point. The house band was "affected" to begin with and because they didn't get the music to begin with, they were probably also so out of it that they were still using the term "Negro". That's how I've always seen that song - the two words go together as a metaphor for phony or "fake". Kakki NP: Jefferson Airplane live in San Luis Obispo May 1967 - It's No Secret ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 00:44:34 -0600 From: evian Subject: 200 cigarettes Hi Folks, Something tells me this might have been posted a while back, but my memory is so crappy lately, I'll just repeat it. Small Joni reference in the film "200 Cigarettes". This guy says something like "What is it, you go into a relationship and start listening to Joni Mitchell and....." LOL, I can't remember what he said after that, but I suppose it really isn't important. Just thought I would mention the Joni reference. Btw, contrary to the reviews, I LOVED LOVED LOVED the movie (and not just because it satisfied my Courtney Love fixation AND featured two whole songs by Kool and the Gang). The scene at the end with Martha Plimpton licking Elvis Costello's glasses almost killed me! Evian np: Peace -- Eurythmics - DAMN, this is a good album... granny Heather, get your butt to the music store... And as the first track says, it really DOES make me feel like I'm 17 again! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 23:43:49 -0800 From: Robert Holliston Subject: re:Wally and Joni Thank you Leslie for such a beautiful post! I'm so sorry to hear that Wally is feeling ill, and hope and pray that he will be well again soon. Wally has done so much to bring Joni fans together that it is utterly impossible to feel in any way envious of his visit. I am so happy for him!! I'm glad Joni received your photos! I've had three of them adorning my walls for quite a while now, and they are really beautiful. get well, Wally!! love to all, Roberto ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V4 #497 ************************** The Song and Album Voting Booths are open! Cast your votes by clicking the links at http://www.jmdl.com/gallery username: jimdle password: siquomb ------- Don't forget about these ongoing projects: Glossary project: Send a blank message to for all the details. FAQ Project: Help compile the JMDL FAQ. Do you have mailing list-related questions? -send them to Trivia Project: Send your Joni trivia questions and/or answers to Today in History Project: Know of a date-specific Joni fact? - -send it to ------- Post messages to the list at Unsubscribe by sending "unsubscribe joni-digest" to ------- Siquomb, isn't she?