From: les@jmdl.com (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2002 #320 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 Tuesday, August 13 2002 Volume 2002 : Number 320 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. ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Today's Library Links: August 12 [ljirvin@adelphia.net] Today in History: August 12 [ljirvin@adelphia.net] Joni or John? [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Perseid Showers NJC [Scott and Jody ] 2 things (both NJC) [Lori in MD ] Joni's album commitment [Engwall57@aol.com] Mary Margaret O'Hara njc (but does have Canadian Genius Content) [AzeemAK] Re: Mary Margaret O'Hara njc (but does have Canadian Genius Content) [] joni ref. on letterman - west coast help needed - plus etta james [Murphy] eva cassidy njc [Rick and Susan ] The News (JM JN JB LH NYC ETC( [Michael Paz ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 03:11:49 -0400 From: ljirvin@adelphia.net Subject: Today's Library Links: August 12 On August 12 the following item was published: 1969: "Rock Stars Will Dominate Cavett Show Next Tuesday" - New York Times (News Item) http://www.jmdl.com/articles/docs/690812nyt.cfm ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 03:11:49 -0400 From: ljirvin@adelphia.net Subject: Today in History: August 12 1973: Rolling Stone's Random Notes page noted a few weeks after the fact: "It was quite a treat for the fortunate few who squeezed in: Joni, Neil Young, and the Eagles performed two shows tonight and last night at the Topanga Canyon Corral, a tiny club in the L.A. canyon. Admission was $4, all for the benefit of an anti-condominium movement in Topanga." - ---- For the most complete reference to Joni's appearances, consult the Joni Mitchell Chronology of Appearances: http://www.jonimitchell.com/appearances.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 08:11:40 -0400 From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Joni or John? Check out this item on E-Bay...referred to as "John Mitchell", could be because of the "disguise" on the record sleeve! ;~) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=898546987 Happy Monday all! Bob NP: Swimming Pool Q's, "Purple Rivers" ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:03:05 -0400 From: Scott and Jody Subject: Perseid Showers NJC Hi! The Perseid showers are today and tomorrow for your viewing pleasure. Hopefully, there will be clear skies all around. jody ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 17:15:13 GMT From: Lori in MD Subject: 2 things (both NJC) 1) Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes, Les! You're my (only) man! ; ) 2) At 8:16 am on Les's birthday I was driving to Ohio, listening to "Car Talk" on NPR. The brothers Magliozzi took a break, and what to my wandering ears should appear but ... GREGG CAGNO singing "Backroad Driver!" I was so thrilled that I began woo-hooing and ... okay, I'm a softy ... tears came to my eyes! (Fortunately, I did not drive off the road.) Good goin', Gregg! Lori in MD P.S. for Rose: I can't find Gregg's email address ... would you kindly forward this to him? Thanks! ~ ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 16:45:24 -0400 From: Engwall57@aol.com Subject: Joni's album commitment I read recently that Joni's contract with Reprise/Warner requires her to put out 5 albums, including a greatest hits album. She has done the greatest hits, which actually is two albums, Hits and Misses. Adding to that is BSN. I am wondering, now that I hear the latest album will be two CD's worth, will that fulfill her commitment? In other words, do two CD's released in a package still count as two "albums"? Selfishly, I hope she will have to do another CD after the current one, but maybe (contractually) she won't have to. Ruth ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 18:20:00 EDT From: AzeemAK@aol.com Subject: Mary Margaret O'Hara njc (but does have Canadian Genius Content) I don't remember there having been an MMH discussion on the list before. I was listening to "Miss America" a couple of days ago, marvelling again at one of the very greatest debuts ever. It was without precedent; it came and went, and apart from one EP of Christmas songs, has never been followed up. Or so I thought... I did a google search a few minutes ago, and was astounded to see that there is another album, the soundtrack to a film called Apartment Hunting. Apparently the soundtrack isn't going to be generally released and likely to be as rare as hen's teeth. So, does anyone know ANYTHING about this work, or indeed what she's been up to, whether she ever tours etc?? I saw her in concert once, getting on for ten years ago I guess - and she was all over the place! She was wearing a seriously odd dress, seemed totally ill-at-ease, and at times appeared to be on the verge of losing it completely and fleeing the stage. Occasionally she and the band really gelled, and some of the new material sounded exceptionally powerful. What if... Anyway, what struck me most on listening to Miss America again was that "Keeping You In Mind", an original like all the other songs, could so easily become a standard. It really is a gorgeous song, with a heartsore lyric and a beautiful, melancholy melody. "The Year In Song", meanwhile, sounds completely unhinged, with some vocals that are literally disintegrating before the listener's ears. I'd love to hear from anyone who shares my awe of this singular woman and her singular debut album. Azeem in London NP: Mary Timony - Mountains ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 10:41:29 +0800 (PHT) From: Subject: Re: Mary Margaret O'Hara njc (but does have Canadian Genius Content) I, too was astounded by this woman's range, her talent in merging melody with deconstructive lyrics and her Mensa-level intelligence. I got a handle of her talent via a various-artists cast recording of Kurt Weill songs. Since then, I have been on the lookout for her MISS AMERICA album. Most message boards I come across in the Net rave for that album's genius. The only negative thing is that its rare (I ordered mine in Canada). If it hadn't been for that order, I would have probably contacted her sister Catherine (Hollywood actress) and ask her about MM (ha!). There is something quite fragile and rare about her voice in MISS AMERICA. Andy Partridge of XTC was reportedly enlisted to be one of the musicians for that album but because of the impossible demands of MM he bowed out. As for the Christmas ep, I haven't come across of it yet even in the Net. By the way, the very first time MM was mentioned in a magazine, it was on the occasion of intelligent singers. Joni, Tori, Jane Siberry and MM were all mentioned. Joseph in very rainy Manila ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 22:50:49 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: Mary Margaret O'Hara njc (but does have Canadian Genius Content) Azeem, try this: http://www.hmv.com/servlet/HMVApp/Registration.StartUp/createSessionId?ct=pd&sku=242447 It looks like it's available at hmv's Canadian website. (At least, they don't SAY it's out of stock, but maybe they'll wait until AFTER you've gone through all the ordering crappola to tell you! - --- AzeemAK@aol.com wrote: > I don't remember there having been an MMH discussion > on the list before. I > was listening to "Miss America" a couple of days > ago, marvelling again at one > of the very greatest debuts ever. ... > I did a google search a few minutes ago, and was > astounded to see that there > is another album, the soundtrack to a film called > Apartment Hunting. > Apparently the soundtrack isn't going to be > generally released and likely to > be as rare as hen's teeth. So, does anyone know > ANYTHING about this work, or > indeed what she's been up to, whether she ever tours > etc?? ===== Catherine Toronto ______________________________________________________________________ Post your ad for free now! http://personals.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 22:52:39 -0400 From: "patrick leader" Subject: RE: Mary Margaret O'Hara njc (but does have Canadian Genius Content) 'help me lift you up', off of this mortal coil's second album, 'blood', is a m. m. o'hara song. brilliant, too. i like m.m.'s voice, it has a tang a little bit like emmy lou harris's. and that's a huge compliment from me... patrick np - bach cantata bwv 35 '- monica groop ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 23:35:12 EDT From: Murphycopy@aol.com Subject: send your prayers, healing lights and good thoughts to F-L-A! - njc Don't know much about gall bladders, except that they sound vaguely French, but tomorrow afternoon our beloved Jimmy will be having his gall bladder removed so that his Lycra, Leather 'n Lace ice skating outfits will fit better. (Most people would just diet, but then . . . Vanity, thy name is Jimmy!) So if you believe in Deputy Birthday Fairies, clap your hands together and send a heartfelt prayer in the general direction of Fort Meyers, Florida so that Jimmy will have as quick and pain-free an operation as possible. Then pray for his speedy recovery, because a Jonifest without Jimmy would be like Woodstock without the stardust, Edith without the Kingpin, and the Magdelene Laundries without the steaming stains! The poor baby is already in some discomfort because he had to shave his belly hair and it's itchy. (I suspect he always wanted to go for the smooth look anyway!) This isn't life-threatening surgery or anything, but we need Jimmy back on his feet -- and skates -- as soon as possible so the Jonifest people can all enjoy one of our favorites. So all the best to you tomorrow, Jimmy. And break all kinds of recovery records. XO, --Bob ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 23:37:53 -0400 From: vince Subject: Re: send your prayers, healing lights and good thoughts to F-L-A! -njc Jimmy, praying for you buddy - Vince ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 23:44:10 -0400 From: vince Subject: Joni mention on Letterman Dave was talking about someplace where 8 million people or something and Paul says something like, oh, they were all at the Joni Mitchell concert at least that is what I heard - did anyone catch it better? why were 8 million there and not me? vince ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:03:11 EDT From: Murphycopy@aol.com Subject: joni ref. on letterman - west coast help needed - plus etta james Paul Schaefer said something about Joni just now. It was after Dave Letterman's monologue, when he was seated at his desk. He brought up the subject of Jones beach and asked Paul if he had any idea how many people visit the beach every year. Paul made a few guesses, the Dave told him he was wrong and that 8 million people go to Jones beach every year. Then Paul said something about Joni . . . but I missed it! And I think Dave may have added a Joni reference too. If you catch the show later in the Midwest or on the West Coast, please listen carefully for this and let me know what was said. (It's for Joni in Fiction. I know it's not fiction, but we have Joni jokes there and quite a few are from Letterman's show.) Also, Etta James is the musical guest and last time I saw her on the show she was over-the-top incredible. Thanks, --Bob ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 21:13:13 -0700 From: Rick and Susan Subject: eva cassidy njc I seem to recall that there are a few Eva Cassidy fans on the list. This article appeared in The New York Times yesterday: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/08/12/arts/music/12EVA.html Rick ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:19:36 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: The News (JM JN JB LH NYC ETC( Hi Gang I have been really busy trying to get everything in order before JoniFest which includes the final two songs (For Volumes 1 and 2) being mixed from the now infamous JoniFest2000. I will be bringing a demo of the double CD to have as listening music during dinner or whenever there is time for a listening party. I have solved the legal and financial issues which have been delaying this release (I won't bore you with the details). The actual product could ship as early as the second week of Sept. I am currently in negotiations for a distribution deal that would make it available more than I could on my own. This has been a long and amazing journey for me and one that has cost next to nothing to produce and no one was paid for any of the work done in it's production. All monies will go to the Ruth Paz Foundation to build a burn unit in Honduras as well as a portion being donated to the best damn websites in the world as a further tribute to Joni and her two wonderful Web guys and of course to Wally Breese. All royalities are being prepaid so that Joni herself will benefit from this wonderful tribute. The artwork will be on display at JoniFest and I hope to be able to have a sign up sheet there for all who are interested. The actual press release is forthcoming. In other news, we are putting the finishing mixes on Jack Neilson's debut album. We had an amazing assortment of musicians participate in the tracking process including: Dave Easely-Pedal Steel (Brian Blade Fellowship) Beth Patterson-Bouzouki, Mandola, Mandolin, Dulcimer, Oboe, Vocals, Percussion (Hybrid Vigor Take Some Fire---check out her solo releases) David Torkanowsky-Piano and Keys (Astral Project, Boney James, Dianne Reeves) check out this article http://www.offbeat.com/oboctober2001/feature.html Johnny Vidocovich-Drums and Percussion (Astral Project, Many others) Jay Dronge-Bass (Tooooo many bands New Orleans bands to mention) For those of you who have heard the songs in demo format you already know, but this record is amazing. For those of you going to JoniFest 2002 you will be able to hear the man live and play along. We tried to get the album out before JoniFest but it was just not possible. It IS worth the wait! Finally, my pal Lisa Haley of the Zydecats Lisa Haley (introduced to me by my dear friend and fellow music junkie, Kakki {Thank You so much}) was in town this week for a Ryko Disc convention. She was recently signed by them and her new album Talking To The Sun due in stores (which I HIGHLY reccommend) on Sept. 3, was co-produced by my pal Keb Mo. Check her out at www.bluefiddle.com . I helped her out with some things while we were in town and on her final night here she and her manager asked me to go out to dinner with them and catch some music on the side. When we arrived at the Ryko dinner at Bacco Restaurant. I see this grey haired guy with glasses pointing at me and smiling. Being somewhat blind I had to get much closer to see who it was. When I did I realized it was none other than Pat, Jonatha Brooke's manager. I then asked where Jonatha was and up she popped from behind some record execs. to give me a great hug and kiss. They decided to come hang out with some of these people and have dinner in New Orleans (I wish I could just pop in to towns for just dinner and a hang, but I digress). Anyways Jonatha told me that she is gonna tie the knot with Pat on Sept. 4th and LOOK OUT NYC!!!!! they are moving to the big apple. They sold the house in Malibu and are headed east (why couldn't it be New Orleans, but I digressing even further). They feel the jump to the east coast will be better for her and I have to agree. After dinner we went down the street and hung out listening to some great music (which I can't rememeber all the artists names cause I was too busy swooning). It was a glorious night and I had such a ball hanging with the girls and of course Jack who showed up late and caught Jonatha in the hallway. I am so looking forward to the upcoming festivities and look forward to visiting NYC for an evening of dinner and cocktails and hopefully some music (hey I can pop into town for dinner and stuff). Hope all are well! My best to you all, Paz ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:34:34 EDT From: RoseMJoy@aol.com Subject: Re: joni ref. on letterman - west coast help needed - plus etta james In a message dated 8/13/02 12:03:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Murphycopy@aol.com writes: > Then Paul said > something about Joni . . . but I missed it! And I think Dave may have added > a > Joni reference too. > He said something like ...Oh, that's about as many people that attend a Joni Mitchell concert. Dave was speechless. Paul's a a-hole IMO ~rose ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:00:27 -0700 From: "kakki" Subject: Re: The News (JM JN JB LH NYC ETC( WOW, that's all I can say WOW ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2002 #320 ***************************** ------- 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? 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