From: les@jmdl.com (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2001 #246 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/joni Websites: http://www.jmdl.com http://www.jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Wednesday, June 6 2001 Volume 2001 : Number 246 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. Information on the 4th "Annual" New England JoniFest: http://www.jmdl.com/jfne2001.cfm ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: Harbourfront(JC) [mags ] Cute Stevie quote about Joni, etc. NJC ["kerry" ] Re: Today in Joni History: June 5 [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: Music on sale - NJC [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: Harbourfront(JC) now NJC [Jerry Notaro ] Re: Chicago JMDL Get Together(NJC) ["Neil E. Orts" ] I'm 18, and I can do what I want... [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: Harbourfront(JC) now NJC [Catherine McKay ] k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC [Tyler Hewitt ] Re: k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC [Don Rowe ] Re: k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC [Don Rowe ] Re: I'm 18, and I can do what I want... [Catherine McKay ] Re: I'm 18, and I can do what I want... [JRMCo1@aol.com] Re: I'm 18, and I can do what I want... [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: I'm 18, and I can do what I want... [JRMCo1@aol.com] Re: k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC [Vince Lavieri ] WOW!!!!!!!!! (NJC) [AsharaJM@aol.com] Re: WOW!!!!!!!!! (NJC) ["Mark or Travis" ] Re: Dorothy Parker (njc) ["Kakki" ] A Sweet Joni Story and This-N-That (Long, but good) [Coyote4Joni@aol.com] Re: WOW!!!!!!!!! (NJC) [Les Irvin ] Re: A Sweet Joni Story and This-N-That (Long, but good) ["Kakki" ] RE: A Sweet Joni Story and This-N-That (Long, but good) ["Wally Kairuz" <] Re: WOW!!!!!!!!! (NJC) [Catherine McKay ] Today's Joni Articles: June 5 [les@jmdl.com] Today in Joni History: June 5 [les@jmdl.com] Down to You [BachelorNumero2@aol.com] Today's Joni Articles: June 6 [les@jmdl.com] Today in Joni History: June 6 [les@jmdl.com] Re: A Sweet Joni Story and This-N-That (Long, but good) ["gene mock" Subject: Re: Harbourfront(JC) Catherine McKay wrote: > --- Lisa Kowalski wrote: > > I've ordered tickets to the Joni Tribute in > > Toronto! Yeah! and I was > > wondering if someone could let me know what hotels > > are close to the > > Harbourfront? and whoever else is going;where are > > you staying and can we > > meet up for drinks or dinner or something? It would > > be great to meet other > > Joni people and hang out and see some of > > Toronto(I've never been and am > > very excited to be going!) > > > I'd be interested in drinks or dinner, but won't be > attending the event (can't afford it). lucky for me, > I live here, so I don't need to worry about hotel > rates and so on. I agree, Yorkville is a very expensive place to stay...but then again, what in Toronto isnt... Id do some scouting out first Lisa. I am also interested in meeting the visiting jmdlers for drinks/dinner. ... I live relatively close too .. not as close as Catherine but close enough..and my sister does in fact live right at Harbourfront...hmmm hey sis wanna hold a joni fest??? Anyway..... sad to say I wont be attending the event for the same reason Catherine cant.... it is in Canadian funds afterall ... anyway....lets all stay in touch re: this wonderful happening. mags. > > Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca - -- - --------------------------------------------------------------------- _~O / /\_, ___/\ /_ - ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 07:34:25 -0500 From: "kerry" Subject: Cute Stevie quote about Joni, etc. NJC Hell wrote: >>I definitely agree on Storm, but I would add two more (but the same song). The version she does of Landslide on Live, and also the version on The Dance. The version on The Dance has to be seen to be believed. >> As I was reading this, in my half asleep state, I thought you said a dance version of Landslide!!! I was thinking, "how horrible!" and then I re-read it. :>) Kerry NP - Rain (again!!!) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 08:52:30 EDT From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Today in Joni History: June 5 <<1988: Joni is interviewed for the "Sunday" show in Australia 1993: Joni performs at the Troubadours of Folk Festival at UCLA.>> And this is some cool audio too! Particularly the 93 Troubadours show with this setlist: 1. Last Chance Lost 2. Big Yellow Taxi 3. Amelia 4. Borderline 5. Turbulent Indigo 6. How Do You Stop 7. Hejira 8. Night Ride Home 9. Sunny Sunday Very cool as it features her only live recordings of Last Chance Lost, Borderline, & How Do You Stop. Makes for a great CD... Bob NP: Lucky Peterson, "Time" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 08:55:47 EDT From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Music on sale - NJC <> I just bought a copy of Ian Shaw/Cedar Walton "In A NY Minute" featuring a nice jazz vocal cover of "Furry SIngs The Blues". Shipment was quick, and they ship in a thick box as opposed to an envelope, so not much chance of cracking a jewel box. I would recommend them! Bob ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 09:07:41 -0400 From: Jerry Notaro Subject: Re: Harbourfront(JC) now NJC Catherine McKay wrote: > --- Jerry Notaro wrote: > > Lisa Kowalski wrote: > > > > > > > > > The hotels in that area are among the most expensive > > in the city, though the > > exchange rate is very good. Try staying in Yorkville > > area, Joni's old > > stomping ground. It isn't far and is much more > > diverse and interesting. > > > > Jerry, I don't know when you were last in Toronto, but > the Yorkville of today is nothing like it was when > Joni was there. It's Trendy Town and very expensive. > There is a certain amount of atmosphere if you've got > the cash for it, but it's TrendyTown atmosphere, not > the genuine thing. I have no idea what people > consider reasonable hotel-wise, but generally, Toronto > is pretty expensive (probably less so than New York or > LA, but I don't travel, so I don't really know.) Well, I used to spend quite a lot of time there when I lived in Buffalo and Niagara-on-the-Lake. The last time I stayed at the Harbor Castle, about 20 years ago, we paid $300 a night. I pay much less than that today for a room in NYC. Will be in Chelsea this week and pay $159 for 2, which includes breakfast! Sorry to hear Yorkville has become Trendy, but surely there must be areas, maybe near UT? that are less expensive. Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 09:44:44 -0400 (EDT) From: "Neil E. Orts" Subject: Re: Chicago JMDL Get Together(NJC) Jody wrote: >Jonifests are everywhere these days :~D Recently CA, NYC and Germany. >Btw - Thanks for the reports from everyone :~) Aside from the >Midwestern minifest in Milwaukee that Kerry and Steve are hosting this >June 16th, I also want to mention Sunday, June 24th. Sue Cameron from >Mich. is going to be in town. Anyone interested in getting together for >dinner that evening, please email me privately. ACK! A month too soon. Current plans are for me to pull into Chicago, U-Haul loaded down with all my worldlies, on July 18. So how about a late July Joni-fest. I need friends in Chicago! (Okay, I have a couple there already, so I'm not a complete friendless loser, but still. :) And anyone who enjoys unloading U-Hauls loaded down with mostly books, contact me off list. :) - -Neil who is kidding in the last paragraph, of course ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Neil E. Orts * Director/Student Services * And they say that it's never too late, Office of Graduate Studies * but you don't get any younger! University of Texas Austin * Well I better learn how to starve the emptiness Main 101 -- 512/232-3626 * And feed the hunger. neo@mail.utexas.edu * fax: 512/475-8851 * -Emily Saliers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 09:52:52 EDT From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: I'm 18, and I can do what I want... OK, so far no Alice Cooper covers of Joni, and maybe that's a good thing... Well, June is bustin' out all over, and so are these Joni covers, so here's a rundown on Volume 18. If you want to get a copy for your very own, you can send a blank music CD in a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Bob Muller 309 West Prentiss Ave. Greenville, SC 29605 Or, if you're baffled by blank CD's & SASE's just send me $5 to cover the costs of getting a copy back to you. Euro-jmdler's, get in touch with John van Tiel, maybe you already have... As always, I acknowledge and thank those who supplied some of the material: Steve Diguer (from Brother Love Canal) Stephen E in NYC Monica in Holland Cassy Christopher "Have an awesome day" Duzak Jeff Hankins in the UK Nikki John van Tiel Bill Pearson Here's the rundown of what you'll hear in this edition of the series: 1. Brother Love Canal - Both Sides Now: Who says you can't dance to Joni? Pump up the jam!! 2. Andrea Marcovicci - All I Want: Sadly, whatever party mode was cranked up is lost here. A warble reminiscent of Mrs. Miller... 3. John WIlliams - Woodstock: Classical Guitarist, he turns in a beautiful orchestrated version of Woodstock here. No cheese about it! 4. Lydia van Dam - River: Another nice treat from her tribute CD, which we've ALMOST used up, but not quite. A laid back jazzy-sounding confection. 5. Ray Brown - Both Sides Now: What to make of this one? There's a funny sorta metronome thing going on, and the vocal varies between soul and lounge. Pretty interesting. 6. Ginger Mackenzie - Help Me: A super version, and even a better CD. Ginger reminds me a lot of Edie Brickell, I've really enjoyed her record a lot. She doesn't vary Help Me too much, but then again one doesn't HAVE to... 7. Widow - This Flight Tonight: Mid 80's rock band does a cover of Nazareth's cover, at least this time we're treated to a female vocal, plus she's a hottie with some wicked boots! 8. Queen - You're So Square: Taken from a commercially released Wembley concert, this is Queen swinging the old tune much in the same vein as "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". 9. The Electronic Concept Orchestra - Both Sides Now: Maybe this was exciting 'concept' music when it came out in '69, but it's nothing but dullsville now. Not even good in a cheesy way. 10. Swingles II - In France They Kiss On Main Street: One of the highlights of this set for sure! A very fresh setting for the Swingles harmonies, and a nice cabaret group-jazz vocal take. Rollin', Rollin', rock and roooooollin'! 11. Baker St. Philharmonic - Woodstock: An Aussie instrumental with a vocal chorus thrown in. Nothing too original, but not bad either. 12. VH1 Girls & Guitars - Big Yellow Taxi: Features Heart, Amy Grant, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper, and Wynnona doing an improv jam on BYT...they blow some of the lyrics BUT you can sincerely feel the respect they have for Joni and wishing she was there. 13. Pete Seeger - Both Sides Now: Those who have heard the live duet that Pete does with Joni have heard the extra verse he put in there. Here's the studio version, extra verse and all, with a very cute intro by Pete referring to Joni as a "long-legged girl from Canada"...it's a nice take on the song. 14. Diana Krall - A Case of You: Although this one doesn't vary much from the performance at the TNT tribute, I wanted to add it because it's SO good! This recording is from a promotional CD titled "Bushnell's Bash". If you haven't heard her cover of ACOY, this is a good chance. 15. Nashville Mandolin Ensemble - Goodbye Porkpie Hat: I LOVE this recording, reminds me a lot of David Grisman & his Dawggrass style of music. Very pretty acoustic version of the Mingus melody. 16. Caroline de Rooij - River: Hopefully there's enough room for TWO Dutch jazz vocal versions of River on one CD...sure hope so, because they're great, although they DO sound a little bit the same arrangement...wonder who heard whose version first. Reminds me of a party where 2 ladies show up in the same dress! 17. Amanda Firegold/Chad Preston - All I Want: I like this one a lot. Chad plays the guitar with the same intro and notes that Joni played on the dulcimer. The vocal by Amanda leaves a bit to be desired, but their heart is in the right place. This is a CD made by some NY college students who sent all the proceeds to a "music in elementary schools" program. 18. Ian McShane - Both Sides Now: I expected this British crooner to come out with a cheesy version, but this one is actually quite nice! Thanks to those who've made it this far...if you have any questions about the covers project, please ask. There are plenty of ways you too can be a contributor to the greatest covers collection in the known world! Bob NP: The Belairs - "Mr. Moto" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:42:08 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: Harbourfront(JC) now NJC - --- Jerry Notaro wrote: > Well, I used to spend quite a lot of time there when > I lived in Buffalo > and Niagara-on-the-Lake. The last time I stayed at > the Harbor Castle, > about 20 years ago, we paid $300 a night. I pay much > less than that > today for a room in NYC. Will be in Chelsea this > week and pay $159 for > 2, which includes breakfast! Sorry to hear Yorkville > has become Trendy, > but surely there must be areas, maybe near UT? that > are less expensive. I'm not too familiar with hotels and rates and, in any case, there are always deals to be made. $300 20 yrs ago - wow! - that's a lot by any standard, and I had no idea. I'm not sure what "expensive" means, but to me $159 US IS expensive, even if it includes breakfast. You'd have to add about 40% on top of that, so it's well over $200 CDN. However, you may want to check this website: http://www.toronto.com/ There's a lot of hotel stuff there, in addition to the usual tourist info - at the very least, it should give you a rough idea of what's available and where. Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 09:25:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Tyler Hewitt Subject: k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC >n.p. - k.d. lang - "My Old Addiction" (which is possibly her best vocal >performance on record IMO) Agreed her presentation on this track is stunning! Ever wonder how a singer conveys yearning? This is it. I love k.d.lang and think that Drag is one of her best albums. People seemed to have a mixed reaction to it, but I think it's stunning. k.d. lang has one of those voices that sends chills up my spine every time. What an incredible talent. I's been a few years sincs I've been in Toronto, unfortunately! I love that city. I used to stay at the Sheraton Centre, which is usually an expesive place. I was a member of AAA when I lived in Michigan, and they had really cheap train/hotel packages. I could drive to Windsor and take the train to Toronto round trip and have three nights in the Shereton Centre all for about 200.00/person. Last time I was in Toronto was in '98 for a confrence. I stayed at a really cheap-n-nasty hotel. One of those places you spend as little time in as possible. It was very affordable, however. The name escapes me now, but it was right across the street from the Royal York Hotel, kittycorner to the train station. Maybe a local Torontoan could find out the name? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 09:40:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Don Rowe Subject: Re: k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC k.d. land? Is this some new progressive amusement park I've not yet heard of? ;-) Don Rowe ===== Visit me anytime at http://www.mp3.com/donrowe Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:17:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Don Rowe Subject: Re: k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC - --- mags wrote: > and how about toroto??? where is that ???? Toroto's not a place. It's a little dog ... as when Dorothy's whisked away on a cyclone to k.d. land, upon arriving she says: "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toroto." ;-) Poor, poor Tyler ... he's gonna have such a complex when (and if) we ever get through with this one! Don Rowe ===== Visit me anytime at http://www.mp3.com/donrowe Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 14:42:20 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: I'm 18, and I can do what I want... - --- SCJoniGuy@aol.com wrote: > OK, so far no Alice Cooper covers of Joni, and maybe > that's a good thing... I think Alice should do something from "Hissing", complete with the snake from the front cover. Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 14:44:26 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC - --- Tyler Hewitt wrote: > Last time I was in Toronto was in '98 for a > confrence. > I stayed at a really cheap-n-nasty hotel. One of > those > places you spend as little time in as possible. It > was > very affordable, however. The name escapes me now, > but > it was right across the street from the Royal York > Hotel, kittycorner to the train station. Maybe a > local > Torontoan could find out the name? Is it the Simcoe by any chance? If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's where they keep the illegal immigrants that they're getting ready to deport. Pretty depressing stuff. Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 14:59:00 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC - --- Don Rowe wrote: > --- mags wrote: > > and how about toroto??? where is that ???? > > Toroto's not a place. It's a little dog ... as when > Dorothy's whisked away on a cyclone to k.d. land, > upon > arriving she says: > > "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toroto." ;-) > > Poor, poor Tyler ... he's gonna have such a complex > when (and if) we ever get through with this one! > Hee cain't hlep it if hee cain't spel. Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 13:41:02 -0600 From: Les Irvin Subject: Possible JoniFest raffle item?? NJC Bob Dylan's Childhood Home For Sale On Ebay Attention Bob Dylan fans with money to burn--the ultimate, one-of-a-kind collectible has come on the market. Dylan's childhood home in Duluth, Minnesota, is being offered to the highest bidder on Ebay. In the description of the house, the seller writes that "rock legend Bob Dylan's first steps were taken in this charming duplex," and that the "original woodwork still shows the initials young Dylan scratched in his bedroom." The house measures approximately 1800 square feet, overlooks Lake Superior, has three bedrooms, and a bathroom on each level, as well as an unfinished attic and basement, which the seller says could be used for "a small cafe or gallery for fans of Dylan's to come and feel the artistic vibe within the walls." As of this afternoon (June 4), the bidding had reached $86,100, and the auction is scheduled to run until June 23. To get in on the action, go to ebay.com and search for "Bob Dylan's home." ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 16:31:06 EDT From: JRMCo1@aol.com Subject: Re: I'm 18, and I can do what I want... Bob jests: Looks like this volume is another winner, Bob. Thanks to all concerned. Question 1: I'm told that Nazareth (of "Hair of the Dog" fame, a favorite of jmdler Kay Ashley, btw) covered a Joni tune. Would anyone know which one? Question 2: I understand that Prince covered "A Case of You." Is this one on a previous Joni Covers volume? Question 3: On a related note, Prince songs "Tangerine" and "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker" are said to be related to Joni somehow. Anyone know the connection? Just call me... - -Curious Julius ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 18:24:56 EDT From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: I'm 18, and I can do what I want... << Question 1: I'm told that Nazareth (of "Hair of the Dog" fame, a favorite of jmdler Kay Ashley, btw) covered a Joni tune. Would anyone know which one?>> This Flight Tonight...matter of fact it was a huge hit, much more known (outside of these circles) as a NAZARETH song than a Joni song. We have both their studio version and their unplugged version (which I prefer) in the collection. Think of the intro to Heart's "Barracuda" and you have a feel for Nazareth's treatment of the song. << Question 2: I understand that Prince covered "A Case of You." Is this one on a previous Joni Covers volume? >> Not on a previous volume, Julius, but rather a future one...thanks to Ron Greer we have a nice copy of his live 1983 recording which will show up on Volume 21. If you just gots to have an early copy of that one, Julius, I can talk to my Board of Directors and see what I can do...;~) << Question 3: On a related note, Prince songs "Tangerine" and "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker" are said to be related to Joni somehow. Anyone know the connection? >> Don't know the Tangerine answer, but Dorothy Parker features a reference to "Help me"... "Mind if I turn on the radio?" "Oh, my favorite song" she said And it was Joni singing "Help me I think I'm falling" (Ring) The phone rang and she said "Whoever's calling can't be as cute as U" Right then I knew I was through (Dorothy Parker was cool) Bob NP: Karen Oberlin, "Barangrill" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 18:50:31 EDT From: JRMCo1@aol.com Subject: Re: I'm 18, and I can do what I want... Thanks for unraveling my mysteries and for your continued great work on the Joni covers project, Bob. You da man! - -Julius np: Miles Davis, _Kind of Blue_ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 19:08:05 -0400 From: Vince Lavieri Subject: Re: k.d.land and Toroto Hotels NJC Don Rowe wrote: > k.d. land? Is this some new progressive amusement > park I've not yet heard of? ;-) > > You don't wear shoes there... and Marcel will never approve the dress code... (the Rev) Vince (for those who did not see the TNT tribute to Joni, or remember Marcel's fashion commentary, this won't make every sense but I was forever imprinted with the barefoot k d after all the turmoil in the JMDL about it -- and when you have explain your own jokes its pretty pathetic so i am out of here.) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 20:54:52 EDT From: AsharaJM@aol.com Subject: WOW!!!!!!!!! (NJC) Just finished listening to Sherelle's demo tape, and all I can say is.....WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! It is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can we entice you to bring your lovely voice to Jonifest this year? Hugs, Ashara ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 18:29:32 -0700 From: "Mark or Travis" Subject: Re: WOW!!!!!!!!! (NJC) > Just finished listening to Sherelle's demo tape, and all I can say > is.....WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! It is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can we entice you to > bring your lovely voice to Jonifest this year? > > Hugs, > Ashara > I am in complete agreement with my wonderful & lovely twin sister here. Sherelle is amazing! When I first heard her songs on the JMDL tribute tape (she was accompanied solely by the snapping of her own fingers) I thought 'this woman was born to SING!' Sherelle, the demos are gorgeous! Keep at it! Mark in Seattle ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 17:24:41 -0700 From: "Kakki" Subject: Re: Dorothy Parker (njc) Bob wrote: > Right then I knew I was through > (Dorothy Parker was cool) and I agree "I like to have a Martini Two at the very most - After three I'm under the table After four I'm under my host" - -Dorothy Parker Kakki ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 22:04:08 EDT From: Coyote4Joni@aol.com Subject: A Sweet Joni Story and This-N-That (Long, but good) The past seven days have been the coolest in a long time. And I don't mean in Los Angeles temperatures. Last Tuesday night, Brad and I were out celebrating his father's 82nd birthday. When we arrived home, there were two semi-frantic messages on our machine. Both from my enduring pal, Dianna. Concerned by the tone of her voice, I immediately called her back. She asked if she could come over immediately. She indicated nothing was really wrong, but she had to see me immediately, regardless of the late hour. Of course I told her to come right over. Rather than me tell this story, I asked Dianna to send me an email about her adventure I could post to the JMDL. Here's what I received (and am sending verbatim): Tuesday, 5:15 P.M. May 29, 2001 Dearest Rick: This afternoon, on my way to the gym, I had a most unique experience that I must share with you. It was a beautiful, sunny southern California day that lent itself to shopping before working out with my trainer. I stopped by the lovely French boutique, Agnes b. on North Robertson at Alden on the border of LA and Beverly Hills to try on a skirt I had been thinking about purchasing. The store was nearly empty and I proceeded to try on a couple of different skirts. As I was giving myself the *once over* in the mirror, I realized I wasn't certain which fitting room I had been using. I almost started in the wrong one when, luckily, the sales girl directed me to the right dressing room. At that point I realized that the person in the room right next to me was none other than Joni Mitchell. The dressing rooms at Agnes b. are simply an off white canvas fabric floor-to-ceiling on 3 sides and then your mirror is on the wall on the fourth. I knew I had to call you to somehow come to the shop while Joni was there but I was sure she would be able to hear me through the curtains and would think I was a psycho. If I spoke softly, I was sure you wouldn't be able to understand me on the cell phone. So, I was compelled to take drastic measures. We happened to buy our purchases at the same time and at this point, we were the only two in the store. I said, "I love your work." To which she replied, "Oh, thank you." As we were standing next to each other at the counter, I continued. "I never do this, but would you mind terribly signing an autograph for my friend, Rick?" She said, "Oh no, not at all, I'd be happy to." Not being shy by nature I said, "Rick is your biggest fan. He has Joni parties all the time." She said, "Do you listen to the music or what?" I said, "Yes, only your music. The last time he invited me to a Joni party I said, 'Joni who?' and I immediately got an email back that said, 'Don't be a bitch. There is only one Joni.'" [The sales girl then said as she took Joni's credit card -- "it is Joni Mitchell!" and I looked at her like, "well, duh!"] The sales girl said there were some postcards by the make up. Joni went to get one and signed it just for you. Since it has a picture of lips on the card, I said, "What a great card. Perfect." She said, "I should kiss it for him" and picked out a tester lipstick from the makeup counter and kissed it just for you on both sides. I told her it would probably be framed within 3 hours knowing you. I thanked her profusely for making my day and allowing me to give you a special surprise. She is as beautiful as you would expect, perfect cheekbones and all. She was wearing a straw brimmed hat and very casually, but nicely dressed. Sorry I didn't notice her purchases as I was trying to decide if I should block her car until you could get there! You know I would do anything for you, but kidnapping...maybe not. Enjoy your own personal autograph from Joni Mitchell. I love you, Dianna Me again: What Dianna failed to mention was Joni actually kissed the card on both sides. She kissed the colored side, over the illustrated lips. It didn't show up well, so she turned it over and kissed the white back, over her signature and greeting. Knowing Dianna, this meant even more to me. She has a very interesting, large circle of friends (including this not-as-interesting correspondent) and is well acquainted with many people of celebrated lives. Asking for an autograph doesn't come naturally to her. What she said was right, Brad just got back from the framer and the card is framed beautifully with an opening in back showing the front of the card and Joni's *other kiss.* It took him a bit more than three hours, but it was worth the wait! End of Joni Content. Now for the This-N-That: I just got back laaaatttteee last night from San Francisco. On Friday, my good pal Gary and I took two people riding in the 8th Annual California AIDS Ride to the start in San Francisco. Over three thousand people are riding a course of 575 miles from SF to Los Angeles. It was an amazing and very moving experience to just attend the opening and see our friends on their way. We followed the beautiful beginning of the course Sunday and Monday, stopping at various places to cheer the riders along. We held huge signs thanking and encouraging the riders and had a CD on the BoomBox that repeatedly played the song *You Sexy Thing* by Hot Chocolate. The lyrics were perfect and the passing riders loved it. I Believe in Miracles.... We began to get a reputation among the riders -- there are those two guys again!! It was a blast and felt so good to be even a peripheral part of such an amazing sacrifice made by these gentle people. It's a particularly important year for the ride as we recognize the twentieth anniversary of the AIDS virus. Twenty years. Thursday, I am having my tonsils removed and having some minor throat surgery. The last seven days have prepared me well. I am such a chicken. I've been told I won't be able to speak for a week, which some consider a reprieve. But, I can sure read and type, so, until then... No regrets, Coyote Rick Casa Alegre Hollywood, California ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 19:16:34 -0600 From: Les Irvin Subject: Re: WOW!!!!!!!!! (NJC) At 6/5/2001 06:54 PM, AsharaJM@aol.com wrote: >Just finished listening to Sherelle's demo tape, and all I can say >is.....WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! It is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can we entice you to >bring your lovely voice to Jonifest this year? I agree! As I told Sherelle "...step aside Cassandra Wilson!" Les ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 17:39:55 -0700 From: "Kakki" Subject: Re: A Sweet Joni Story and This-N-That (Long, but good) HOLY LOVING SH*T RICK!!! Whoo hoo and rock on Dianna!!! WOW! Kakki ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 22:19:20 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: WOW!!!!!!!!! (NJC) I just got mine too - as soon as I get off this durn computer, I'm heading for the sofa and the earphones and will report back... later. - --- Mark or Travis wrote: > > Just finished listening to Sherelle's demo tape, > and all I can say > > is.....WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! It is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > Can we entice > you to > > bring your lovely voice to Jonifest this year? > > > > Hugs, > > Ashara > > > > I am in complete agreement with my wonderful & > lovely twin sister > here. Sherelle is amazing! When I first heard her > songs on the JMDL > tribute tape (she was accompanied solely by the > snapping of her own > fingers) I thought 'this woman was born to SING!' > > Sherelle, the demos are gorgeous! Keep at it! > > Mark in Seattle Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 23:54:49 -0300 From: "Wally Kairuz" Subject: RE: A Sweet Joni Story and This-N-That (Long, but good) rick!!!!!!!!! i absolutely love your friend dianna!!!!! wallyK, re-reading the story and positively SHRIEKING with pleasure take care of that beautiful throat baby! ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 23:04:17 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: WOW!!!!!!!!! (NJC) I'm baa-ack - answering my own e-mail, for the luvvagod. I wasn't going to post again 'til tomorrow, but I just listened to Sherelle's tape, and "wow" doesn't even begin to describe it. Not even with all caps and a whole bunch of these things!!!!! This woman is amazing! I see the Cassandra Wilson reference for sure. As soon as the music started, my toes were tapping, the fingers snapping - and I'm one of those repressed Catholic chicks, so this is really something. This is late night, sitting in a jazz bar, driving late at night through the neon city music. I was immediately transported to another world - I have no idea what world it was, but I want to live there. Sherelle, when are you releasing that CD? I want more! - --- Catherine McKay wrote: > I just got mine too - as soon as I get off this durn > computer, I'm heading for the sofa and the earphones > and will report back... later. > > --- Mark or Travis wrote: > > > Just finished listening to Sherelle's demo tape, > > and all I can say > > > is.....WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! It is > AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 23:29:16 -0400 From: les@jmdl.com Subject: Today's Joni Articles: June 5 On June 5 this article about Joni was published: 2000: "Camden Concert" - Philadelphia Inquirer (Review - Concert) http://www.jmdl.com/articles/docs/000605pi.cfm - ------------------------ The JMDL Article Database currently has 593 titles. http://www.jmdl.com/articles Contributions always welcome! ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 23:29:16 -0400 From: les@jmdl.com Subject: Today in Joni History: June 5 On June 5 in Joni Mitchell History: 1988: Joni is interviewed for the "Sunday" show in Australia 1993: Joni performs at the Troubadours of Folk Festival at UCLA. More info: http://www.jonimitchell.com/TroubadoursFest93.html - ------------------------ Do you know a date or month specific Joni fact? Email it to les@jmdl.com and I'll add it to the database. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 23:47:49 EDT From: BachelorNumero2@aol.com Subject: Down to You hey folks, I want to know if anyone has or would be willing to copy the sheet music to "Down to You"........I can't find a C&S songbook for the life of me, and there are no TABS for piano.......I'm going to attempt a try at a Joni song on piano instead of guitar....... I'll be glad to reinburse the cost of copying and shipping.........or I do have a couple of Joni goodies I could trade in exchange........ thanks PHIL ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 00:02:34 -0400 From: les@jmdl.com Subject: Today's Joni Articles: June 6 On June 6 this article about Joni was published: 1974: "Top 20: The Times, They Are A-Middlin'" - Rolling Stone (Review - Album, with photographs) http://www.jmdl.com/articles/docs/740606rs.cfm - ------------------------ The JMDL Article Database currently has 593 titles. http://www.jmdl.com/articles Contributions always welcome! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 00:02:34 -0400 From: les@jmdl.com Subject: Today in Joni History: June 6 On June 6 in Joni Mitchell History: 1986: From the great Swami himself, Steve Dulson, comes this morsel: Joni and Larry (along with Steve and Michele!) were at the Forum in Inglewood, California to see U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and others perform at an Amnesty International benefit. - ------------------------ Do you know a date or month specific Joni fact? Email it to les@jmdl.com and I'll add it to the database. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 21:21:22 -0700 From: "gene mock" Subject: Re: A Sweet Joni Story and This-N-That (Long, but good) > 'Don't be a bitch. There is only one Joni.'" [The sales girl then said as > she took Joni's credit card -- "it is Joni Mitchell!" and I looked at her > Wow!!!!!! a joni sighting, one of the rarest of sightings. thanks dianna and rick. it's good to know joni is well. take care gene ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 01:01:15 -0400 From: MARY_CHAPITIS@phl.com Subject: MARY CHAPITIS/Phoenix Home Life Mutual In I will be out of the office starting 06/04/2001 and will not return until 06/07/2001. If this matter is urgent, please call x2500. Thank you. Mary Chapitis ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 23:37:56 -0700 From: susan+rick Subject: Re: A Sweet Joni Story and This-N-That (Long, but good) On 6/5/01 7:04 PM, Coyote4Joni@aol.com wrote > What she said was right, Brad just got back from the framer and the card is > framed beautifully with an opening in back showing the front of the card and > Joni's *other kiss.* It took him a bit more than three hours, but it was > worth the wait! And I guess some of us will just have to wait till the LA JoniFest 2002 to see this treasure. How lucky you are to have a friend like Dianna. all the best Ranger Rick ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2001 #246 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe ------- Siquomb, isn't she?