From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2008 #105 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Website: http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Tuesday, June 17 2008 Volume 2008 : Number 105 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Joni at Galway ["Anita Tedder" ] Judy and Joni [JEFF HANKINS ] [none] [Laura Stanley ] Leonard Cohen last night njc [Garret ] //NJC/JMDLer check [Jeannie ] Re: Early Joni, 1966-1968 Disc 2 [FMYFL@aol.com] Retro Joni Covers, Volume 27 [Bob Muller ] Over the Rainbow (njc) [Victor Johnson ] Joni Mitchell Summer Solstice Special [Bob Muller ] Summer Solstice Special NJC ["Richard Flynn" ] Re: [Monika Bogdanowicz ] Re: Over the Rainbow (njc) ["Jerry Notaro" ] T SHirts IN the UK (NJC) [Michael Paz ] Re: Summer Solstice Special NJC [Michael Paz ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:10:42 +0100 From: "Anita Tedder" Subject: Joni at Galway Can anyone let me know about this Joni in Galway thing? Have been body boarding for a few days (got so sun burned despite all my sun block and, as I walked down to cliffs carrying my board and in my wet suit someone said 'Ah, a genuine silver surfer'). Followed the link given, but the page has expired - but should I be booking a flight? Anita ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:19:10 +0100 (BST) From: JEFF HANKINS Subject: Judy and Joni Went to see Judy Collins on Friday night in Aberdare! (This in itself is remarkable - find Aberdare on Google Earth) A beautiful set with 3 JM songs - one to start and finish (Chelsea Morning/ Both Sides Now) and a 'Midway' appropriately enough in the middle of the concert. Highlights - a stunning 'Who Knows Where the time goes' and the Jimmy Webb song about Gaughin. Before she left I scribbled her a hasty note saying something like ' I hear you're doing an album of Joni covers. I really think you should explore the archives of the unreleased Joni songs '64-'68: your voice could make them live as they deserve...' etc and I gave her contact numbers and addresses so I could advise her further on her choices! Then I did my stage-door-Johnny bit, and while she signed people's CDs and things I thrust my letter at her 'to read on the bus'. She smiled politely enough but passed it quickly to one of her minions with a look that said 'File this in the usual way with stuff from dangerous looking stalkers'. Oh well..try and remember to shave next time. Jeff ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:24:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Laura Stanley Subject: [none] Isn't she beautiful? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4oY8ojxp_8&feature=related ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:33:28 +0100 From: Garret Subject: Leonard Cohen last night njc I got to see Leonard Cohen play his final night in Dublin, last night. I was a little apprehensive to be honest, but it was a great night. He really was on top-form, charming, stylish, funny. The gig was held in the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), The museum itself is set in an impressive 17th century building, the Royal Hospital, surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds in a part of Dublin city called Kilmainham. Seeing Leonard Cohen singing live was an experience I never thought i would have. Despite the rain, it was a fun evening. The show was opened with a short, but enjoyable, set by Damien Rice. Cohen and the band came on stage not long after 8.00pm and played until almost 11, with a 15 minute interval. He was very lively. I was thrilled to hear that his voice sounds pretty much exactly as it does on disc. As the rain clouds rolled in he said "thank you friends, for being here, for welcoming me, for sitting in the rain. You look beautiful in blue" (the macs in sacs on sale were blue). The setlist: First Set Dance Me To The End Of Love The Future Ain't No Cure For Love Bird On The Wire Everybody Knows In My Secret Life Who By Fire Heart With No Companion Second Set Anthem Tower Of Song Suzanne Gypsy Wife Boogie Street Hallelujah Democracy I'm Your Man A Thousand Kisses Deep (recited) First Encore Take This Waltz So Long, Marianne First We Take Manhattan Second Encore That Don't Make It Junk If It Be Your Will Closing Time Final Encore I Tried to Leave You Wither Thou Goest When he started singing Bird On The Wire the audience was totally silenced, nothing moved. This was a very emotional moment for me. I did find myself thinking of Joni during this song. I found myself thinking how wonderful it would be to see Joni playing in Dublin. I never expected Leonard Cohen to tour again and he did. He is known for his aversion to hitting the road. I know there is a financial motivation for Cohen at present but i wonder if he could find the motivation, would it be possible that Joni would somehow find the motivation? Indeed, selfishly, i'm thinking that Cohen's terrible misfortune is the gain of thousands. Hopefully Joni's motivation will be stoked in a less malign way. Suzanne brought more than a few tears to Kilmainham - pretty hard to tell in the rain;-) ICohen raised his arms addressing the Irish sky as he sang Hallelujah. I have always loved Jeff Buckley's version of this song, but as the blue, white, grey, and orange sky shifted, I guess i finally heard Cohen's version without the comparison. He took the song back last night. So Long Marianne was a crowd rouser. Lifted out of the seats, hands in the air, and that odd communal sway people often do during songs like this one, the ovation lasted and the appreciative screaming brought a slight smile to Cohen's lips. He introduced the band a lot. By the end of the show this was almost funny. There was one song where he introduced the guitarist twice. Sharon Robinson was fantastic, as you'd expect. Like most (I imagnie) of the 30,000 other people that saw Cohen over the last three nights, I am terribly happy with the memory. GARRET NP- Leonard Cohen, Seems So Long Ago, Nancy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:03:28 -0500 From: Jeannie Subject: //NJC/JMDLer check Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do.. Pardon the interruption... Checking out my new g-mail address. Now Playing In My Head: Don't interrupt the sorrow Darn right In flames our prophet witches You be polite A roon full of glasses He says, 'Your notches liberation doll,' And he chains me with that serpent To that Ethiopian wall ~JM~ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:42:37 EDT From: FMYFL@aol.com Subject: Re: Early Joni, 1966-1968 Disc 2 Bob, Thanks for posting both of these downloads. It made me get out my copies and listen to them again. Joni sounds so young on the interviews. Well, I guess she was young back then. Anyway, I was listening to the interview on the first disc about how she writes her music. She said when she first started out, she would write the lyrics first and then the melody. Shortly after, she switched to writing the music first, then the lyrics. After all these years on the list, I should know the answer to this question, but after the 60's did she continue writing the lyrics after the music? It was over 10 years ago when I was reading the bio section of JoniMitchell.com, and unfortunately there is so much I don't remember. I guess that's what is good about having new members on the list. They ask questions about Joni that I *used* to know the answer. Jimmy, who played hooky today to watch the U.S Open ************** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:19:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Bob Muller Subject: Retro Joni Covers, Volume 27 I'm sure that this won't get as many hits as the "Early Joni" collection but still...it's time for me to post another blast from Joni Covers past - here's Volume 27: http://tinyurl.com/5zmq6v Containing the following: 1. Nick DeCaro - All I Want 2. Catfish Hodge - For Free 3. Don Randi - Both Sides Now 4. Percy Faith - Big Yellow Taxi 5. Roger Cardwell - The Circle Game 6. Lill Lindfors - Gladigen (Carey / Swedish) 7. Barry Miles - Woodstock 8. Jimmy Winchell - Free Man In Paris 9. Turid - Jag Vet En Prins (I Had A King / Swedish) 10. Ray Charles Singers - Both Sides Now 11. Leslie Ritter & Scott Petito - Woodstock 12. Ken Watters Group - Both Sides Now 13. Peter White - River 14. Hanne Boel - How Do You Stop 15. Bernie Steinberg/Tina Malia - The Circle Game 16. Davy Graham - Both Sides Now A very international grouping, this one... Bob NP: Joe Jackson, "Too Tough" ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:52:07 -0400 From: Victor Johnson Subject: Over the Rainbow (njc) live in Augusta, Georgia June 14, 2008 http://youtube.com/watch?v=r37zTtPFx40 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:03:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Bob Muller Subject: Joni Mitchell Summer Solstice Special http://www.klcc.org/News.asp?NewsID=73 I was able to help him out with some of the music he'll be playing - cool! This show can be streamed from all over the world, which can sometimes be a small place in times such as these. Bob NP: Kaki King, "Life Being What It Is" (this album is terrific!) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:03:56 -0400 From: "Richard Flynn" Subject: Summer Solstice Special NJC Speaking of the summer solstice, I have special plans for this year's. On Friday, my partner Rebecca Kennerly and I are going to the courthouse and we're going to get married going to the courthouse of love. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:10:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Monika Bogdanowicz Subject: Re: I love that performance! And yes, she looks very pretty in that concert. -Monika Laura Stanley wrote: Isn't she beautiful? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4oY8ojxp_8&feature=related ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:04:51 -0400 (EDT) From: "Jerry Notaro" Subject: Re: Over the Rainbow (njc) Our very own Rufus Wainwright!!!! Jerry Victor Johnson wrote: > live in Augusta, Georgia June 14, 2008 > > > http://youtube.com/watch?v=r37zTtPFx40 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:27:01 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: T SHirts IN the UK (NJC) Hi All Does anyone in the UK have contacts to have T-Shirts made for my band? With the high prices of transporting our merch over for the UK tour we are looking to print some T-Shirts for our summer tour there. Has anyone had any experience with this and can send me some contact names and numbers please? Thanks. Best Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:32:50 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: Summer Solstice Special NJC Congrats Richard. May you have many years of happiness together. I truly wish you well. On the other hand I could take this opportunity to tell you to run like hell! Best Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Jun 16, 2008, at 10:03 PM, Richard Flynn wrote: Speaking of the summer solstice, I have special plans for this year's. On Friday, my partner Rebecca Kennerly and I are going to the courthouse and we're going to get married going to the courthouse of love. ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2008 #105 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------