From: les@jmdl.com (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2000 #217 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk JMDL Digest Thursday, April 27 2000 Volume 2000 : Number 217 The 'Official' Joni Mitchell Homepage, created by Wally Breese, can be found at http://www.jonimitchell.com. It contains the latest news, a detailed bio, Original Interviews, essays, lyrics and much much more. --- The JMDL website can be found at http://www.jmdl.com and contains interviews, articles, the member gallery, archives, and much more. --- Ashara has set up a "Wally Breese Memorial Fund" with all donations going directly towards the upkeep of the website. Wally kept the website going with his own funds. it is now up to US to help Jim continue. If you would like to donate to this fund, please make all checks payable to: Jim Johanson and send them to: Ashara Stansfield P.O. Box 215 Topsfield, MA. 01983 USA ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- David Baerwald CD with Joni and Larry Klein ["cassy" ] FINISHED! NJC ["Jamie Zubairi" ] RE: pre-concert gathering, 5/22 (njc) (and david's liz smithmention) ["p] Re: Ken Slarty's site [Pbart123@aol.com] Re: Covered in Cheese ["Kakki" ] Re: David Baerwald CD with Joni and Larry Klein [Les Irvin ] Re: Introduction [Randy Remote ] Concord gathering? [Randy Remote ] Re: Julia (Vanessa Redgrave now) NJC [Joseph Palis Subject: David Baerwald CD with Joni and Larry Klein I just picked up a CD on Ebay called Bedtime Stories by a guy named David Baerwald the description enticed me to bid on it I had not heard of it before, but apparently Joni sings on it, along with Larry Klein who co-wrote, produced and played. Has anyone actually heard any of this CD? Cassy The description is as follows: This is a rare, deleted, out-of-print and hard-to-find 1990 CD by DAVID BAERWALD (Born 1960 in Oxford , Ohio , OH ). After the quick dissolution of David + David in the mid-'80s, (Top 40 hit " Welcome To The Boomtown "), David Baerwald began a solo career, releasing his solo debut, Bedtime Stories, in 1990. As with David + David's sole album, it was an album of deceptively laidback pop; the calm production and subtle, memorable melodies hid the fact that Baerwald's characters were either inflicting or suffering from emotional pain. It was a triumph, winning raves from critics, but it sold very few copies. With his second album, 1993's Triage, Baerwald decided to have the music match the message, creating soundscapes that recalled a subdued, more pop-friendly Tom Waits. Again, the critical praise was substantial but the record sold even less than "Bedtime Stories" Following the surprise success, and sudden collapse of David and David, David Baerwald released Bedtime Stories in 1990 to critical acclaim. Portions of the album were written and produced in union with Joni Mitchell mainstay Larry Klein, who also plays on many of the tracks. Working the same mine as he did with David and David, Baerwald's songs are dark tales populated by often seedy characters struggling through daily life. His rough-hewn voice adds to the world-weariness of the material, but also conveys a warmth and vulnerability as exhibited on "Hello Mary," a phone call to a former lover. There's a lot to take in here from the kinetic energy of "All for You," a tale of infidelity to the bracing funk of "Dance," inspired by a Paul Bowles short story and backed by the Tower of Power horns. There are some of the usual targets such as televangelists and self-righteous censors on "Liberty Lies," and Baerwald can get preachy at times. However, he is an articulate writer and his ability to create empathy toward his characters tem! pers things, as on the plaintive ballad "Walk Through Fire" with its insistent chorus that builds into a pledge. Bedtime Stories is a bracing collection that shines a light on desperate situations and characters with great dignity and musicianship. The Players are: Larry Klein - bass, Rich Stekol - acoustic guitar, Greg Leisz - steel guitar, Mike Urbano - drums, Vinnie Colaiuta - drums, The Tower Of Power Horns: Greg Adams - Trumpet, Stephen Kupka - Baritone Sax, Emilio Castillo - Tenor Sax, Lee Thornburg - Trumpet, Steve Grove - Tenor Sax, Gene Elders - Violin Steve Lindsey - Hammond Organ, Maxine Waters - Vocals & Background Vocals, Bill Dillon - Guitar, Joni Mitchell - Background Vocals, Tommy Funderburk - Background Vocals, Alejandro Acuna - Percussion Track listings: 1. All for You (Baerwald) - 5:57 2. Good Times (Baerwald/Klein) - 5:04 3. Dance (Baerwald/Klein) - 4:14 4. Hello Mary (Baerwald) - 5:10 5. The Best Inside You (Baerwald/Klein) - 3:48 6. Young Anymore (Baerwald/Klein) - 3:42 7. Sirens in the City (Baerwald/Ricketts) - 5:01 8. Liberty Lies (Baerwald/Klein) - 5:22 9. Walk Through Fire (Baerwald/Ricketts) - 5:08 10. Colette (Baerwald/Berlin/Wallace) - 3:43 11. In the Morning (Baerwald/Klein) - 4:11 12. Stranger (Baerwald) - 3:55 Produced by Larry Klein , Steve Berlin , Matt Wallace and David Baerwald . CD made by A&M Records (c) 1990 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 19:04:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Gross Subject: Jonatha Tour Dates (njc) - --- jonatha@jonathabrooke.com wrote: > Here's an update on Jonatha's upcoming shows (all solo): > > April 30 Saratoga Springs, NY > Lively Lucy's Spring Folk Festival, > Skidmore College (Free Show) > > June 3 Elmer, NJ > Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival > > June 4 Annapolis, MD > Ram's Head > > June 5 New York, NY > Fez (1 show only!) > > July 27 Vienna, VA > Wolf Trap (Special Guest for Joan Armatrading) > > All dates subject to change without notice. > ===== "No paper thin walls, no folks above No one else can hear the crazy cries of love" yeah, right __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online and get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 03:28:14 +0100 From: "Jamie Zubairi" Subject: FINISHED! NJC Hello all. My friends and I have just finished out first script. We are entering it into the BBC Competition for Sitcom Writing tomorrow. Wish us luck! It has taken 6 weeks and it is now 3.23am but they have just left and I'm listening to Rainy Night House by Joni Mitchell. It is the first this that we have all collaborated on and hopefully we are not being naively very excited about the project. Hopefully I'll get a life back. Hopefully I'll be home this weekend, Mum. Jamie Zubairi ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 22:55:03 -0400 From: "patrick leader" Subject: RE: pre-concert gathering, 5/22 (njc) (and david's liz smithmention) hi folks, i'm not going to either of the new york joni shows, because i'm going to the hartford show on 5/27, but i'd love to meet up before at judy's chelsea. what the heck, i'll even dress up! patrick np - stay in touch > >I am going to dress up a little--not really but kinda. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 23:16:59 EDT From: Pbart123@aol.com Subject: Re: Ken Slarty's site I feel I should publicly thank Ken for his great website. The screensaver is amazing!!! The only problem is, I never want to touch my mouse to lose those great paintings. I'm not getting a lot of work done... Pam ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 20:14:04 -0700 From: "Kakki" Subject: Re: Covered in Cheese Stephen discovered: >In my search for Ms. Mercer (I have not given up yet), I came >across what must be the strangest recording of a Joni song. >And if not the strangest, certainly one that you wouldn't > particularly want or need to hear. DRUM ROLL. . .Adrienne >Barbeau singing I Had A King. Eeeeuuuuwww!!! ;-D > In my searches, I have also come across the fact that Doris >Day recorded BSN and I am trying to dig this one up for you >too Bob. Wow, I knew that one was out there. Eeuuw, hope you find it. I think Leonard Nimoy did a BSN, too. > Perhaps a "You Won't Believe These Covers CD" :-) And how about a separate box set "BSN for 365 days of the year?" ;-D Kakki, feeling slightly greasy ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 21:47:17 -0600 From: Les Irvin Subject: Re: David Baerwald CD with Joni and Larry Klein At 4/26/2000 07:45 PM, cassy wrote: >I just picked up a CD on Ebay called Bedtime Stories by a guy >named David Baerwald the description enticed me to bid on it >I had not heard of it before, but apparently Joni sings on it, along >with Larry Klein who co-wrote, produced and played. Has anyone >actually heard any of this CD? Yes, I have it. It's quite good although I like his next CD ("Triage") much better. Joni sings background on just one song - "Liberty Lies". Larry Klein is all over the place, though. Les NP: EmmyLou Harris "Wrecking Ball" ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 21:25:28 -0700 From: Randy Remote Subject: Re: Introduction Hi Boston Jim who moved to Tampa- interesting post & welcome to the jmdl! Great story about Joni's hissy fit show...I had not heard that one before... I remember hearing a similar story about Neil Young, where he came out and started playing, and I guess the crowd was too loud or something; he told everyone to shut up, then left the stage and did not return... I would want my money back! You are into jazz-have you heard David Lahm's CD "Jazz takes on Joni Mitchell"? he's an excellent piano tickler, also has some hot players jammin' with him- plus he's a frequent poster around here... RR "James L. Leonard" wrote: > > Hi, everyone. I've been lurking for about a month, and am really enjoying > receiving the digest. > > it. I was in heaven!!! Anyway, about 1/2 way through the song, Joni walked > off stage in what I can only describe (to this day) as a "hissy fit." We in > the audience were shocked, and sat there dumbfounded with our mouths open. I > never did know what had upset Joni, but I can only image it was something > unrelated to the concert. She finally *did* re-emerge, about an hour later, > after we'd all waited patiently, only to play "Chinese Cafe" and then split, > saying something like "Come back and see me sometime when the lighting is > good." Was anyone else there? Do you have any idea what happened that night? > I always have continued to wonder... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 21:27:45 -0700 From: Randy Remote Subject: Concord gathering? Hey bay area peeps- Are there any plans to get together-maybe dinner before the show? Does anyone know any good eateries in the Concord area? RR ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 12:20:44 +0800 (JST) From: Joseph Palis Subject: Re: Julia (Vanessa Redgrave now) NJC > > I like her MRS DALLOWAY best. > > I liked this one too. A lovely movie. > > Vanessa is like Joni. She is in a class by herself. Howard's End is > another one that I just marvel at every time I see it. She almost > seems to glow. > Incandescent. I like Vanessa in small movies that feature her memorable presence. In HOWARDS END she died early but her presence lingers. How about that opening shot where she was wandering around the house at twilight and how her gazelle-like grace indescribably locates the heart of her loneliness and simplicity. Great film! Even in HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS, she acquits herself despite the miscasting of the actors (only Glenn Close is good there); she was tragic in DEEP IMPACT without saying much; but her WETHERBY and THE BOSTONIANS are just as outstanding. An actress of supreme powers, but oh so controversial, too! Joseph np: Tania Maria "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 00:49:40 EDT From: CaTGirl627@aol.com Subject: Re: Introduction In a message dated 4/26/2000 3:10:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jll@tampabay.rr.com writes: << "Wow, wouldn't it be great to hear Pat Metheny solo on these songs, seeing as how Jaco is here (he and Pat were friends), and Joni's electric is getting a similar sound to Pat's?" Then, not long after the outstanding Don Juan's Reckless Daughter and Mingus projects (both *still* featuring Jaco), there was Shadows And Light...a dream come true...Joni with Pat and Jaco and Lyle Mays and Michael Brecker and Don Alias. >> Welcome Jim!! I love Pat Metheny myself and see him as often as I can when he tours. (The Trio was quite amazing!!) It was so cool when he toured with her. I saw that tour in 79. I was so in love with Joni then and when she played Big Yellow Taxi I cried! That was one of my all time fav songs at that time. I am glad you posted. Don't be shy. we are all relatively nice here! Catgirl ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 00:56:19 EDT From: CaTGirl627@aol.com Subject: Re: Joni on the radio In a message dated 4/26/2000 7:56:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Relayer211@aol.com writes: << I have heard "Help Me" on the radio twice this last week! I never heard Joni singing on the radio before,that I can remember.Of cource I don't listen to the radio much.I wonder if Joni's recent exposure,touring and performing on TV,influenced the radio stations to play her music more. >> I was at the grocery store and they played *Big Yellow Taxi* and no I didn't cry this time but did sing and dance around. I only cry when I see her on the Rosie ODonnel show or Live. Catgirl ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2000 #217 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list at Unsubscribe by sending "unsubscribe joni-digest" to ------- Siquomb, isn't she?