From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2009 #45 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 Sunday, February 8 2009 Volume 2009 : Number 045 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: Smurf, a sad farewell [Mark-Leon Thorne ] A Sad Farewell [Oddmund Kaarevik ] NJC Picture of Ethel Merman aka Smurph [Oddmund Kaarevik ] Why must we die (K & A McGarrigle song) njc [Catherine McKay ] Re: Misses [Bob Muller ] Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) [Chris Marshall ] Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) [Victor Johnson ] Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) [Catherine McKay ] Sad farewell ["Marion Leffler" ] Re: Sad farewell [Jeannie ] Re: Smurf, a sad farewell, njc [Laura Stanley ] Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) [Mags ] I love Jesus but I drink a little, njc [Laura Stanley ] Smurfph njc ["Anita Tedder" ] Re: Misses ["Cassy" ] Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) ["Mark Scott" ] Re: Misses [Jamie Zubairi Home ] Re: NJC Picture of Ethel Merman aka Smurph ["Cassy" ] Re: Misses ["Cassy" ] Re: Misses [Jamie Zubairi Home ] Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) [Mags ] Re: Misses ["Randy Remote" ] Re: I love Jesus but I drink a little, njc [Jeannie ] Re: Misses [Jamie Zubairi Home ] NJC the picture of Smurf aka Ethel [Oddmund Kaarevik ] Re: Misses ["Cassy" ] Re: NJC the picture of Smurf aka Ethel [rosemjoy@aol.com] Re: Misses [Mags ] Re: NJC the picture of Smurf aka Ethel [Catherine McKay ] Re: Smurf, a sad farewell [Sherelle Smith ] Re: A sad farewell [Bob Muller ] Re: A sad farewell [FMYFL@aol.com] RE: A sad farewell, now Saturday and Blue [Patti Parlette ] tom waits for rian to purchase his album NJC [Rian Afriadi Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell Thank you, Jimmy, for letting us know. I never had the privilege of knowing Bob Murphy but I get a good sense of him from the outpouring of love here. He is someone I would have enjoyed the company of so, it is a loss to me too. I get sad when good people are lost, whether I know them or not. I cried when Princess Diana died. Don't ask me why. I never knew her but I sensed the goodness in her. I feel the same way about Bob Murphy. He was one of us. I felt a kinship. He was from my tribe too. A brother to many. Ever since I knew he was sick, I have tried to follow his progress. I never had a chance to let him know that I cared from afar. Thank you to those who kept him company and cared for him. My lesson in this is to share the love before it's too late. Mark in Sydney NP Blue - Bob "Smurph" Murphy ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:32:46 +0100 From: Oddmund Kaarevik Subject: A Sad Farewell People are like Tatoos Smurph has become a case of you, a case of us, even us strangers who didn't know him who didn't meet him Put I saw his picture once The Ethel Merman picture from one of the fests Oh what a brilliant picture that was so full of smiles and laughter it touched my belly and my soul made me smile in cold Norway We need some warm loving like that, like that Our dear Lady Catherine of Toronto said: We'll meet again at the Jonifest in the sky. The rockers will be ready on the porch. Everyone drop on by, when you're ready. No hurry, really. There's always a place ready and all the time in the world. Good-bye, little brother. This is so elegant so sweet and heartfelt, as always ( - : God bless Smurph and you too fellow traveller If any graceful lister would enlighten me with a version of Jane Siberry's The Vigil (the Sea) I would be very thankful ! Love from snowy Norway I'm at work at my library and not one single person has vome yet through the snow... Yours Oddmund ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:48:18 +0100 From: Oddmund Kaarevik Subject: NJC Picture of Ethel Merman aka Smurph I know some of you know: I saw this picture once of Bob Murphy - Smurph as Ethel Merman I think it was on Chris Hatstand Page Does anyone know where it is? It was so great ! So full of life ! Love Oddmund ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 05:44:40 -0800 (PST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: A Sad Farewell For Oddmund and anyone else that wants it - here is "The Vigil (The Sea)" by the artist formerly known as Jane Siberry. Her songs are also available at the Sheeba website http://www.sheeba.ca/store/index.php?cPath=21 but for some reason, this album ("When I was a boy") isn't available at present. https://download.yousendit.com/Y2o4UGhZeDMwZ2xFQlE9PQ - --- On Sat, 2/7/09, Oddmund Kaarevik wrote: If any graceful lister would enlighten me with a version of Jane Siberry's The Vigil (the Sea) I would be very thankful ! __________________________________________________________________ Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA at http://ca.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 05:48:02 -0800 (PST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Why must we die (K & A McGarrigle song) njc I have my i-pod on shuffle and this one came up. It's appropriate so thought I'd share. https://download.yousendit.com/Y2o4UGhaQk5tUUUwTVE9PQ Kate and Anna McGarrigle: Why must we die? We are meat, we are spirit We have blood and we have grace We have a will and we have muscle A soul and a face Why must we die We have eyes and intuition A DNA code and a name Some tend to logic, some superstition We have an aura and a frame Why must we die We are human, we are angel We have feet and wish for wings We are carbon, we are ether We are saints, we are kings Why must we die Why must we die We are men of constant sorrow We'll have trouble all our days We never found our Eldorado Where we were born We are meat, we are spirit We have blood and we have grace We have a will and we have muscle A soul and a face Why must we die Why must we die We are men of constant sorrow We'll have trouble all our days We never found our Eldorado Where we were born We are men of constant sorrow We'll have trouble all our days.. __________________________________________________________________ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 14:03:21 +0000 From: Garret Subject: Re: Why must we die (K & A McGarrigle song) njc Thanks for sending that along Catherine, it really is fitting. I listened to Cool River by the McGarrigles earlier too. GARRET NP - Joni, Both Sides Now On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 1:48 PM, Catherine McKay wrote: > I have my i-pod on shuffle and this one came up. It's appropriate so > thought > I'd share. > > https://download.yousendit.com/Y2o4UGhaQk5tUUUwTVE9PQ > > Kate and Anna McGarrigle: Why must we die? > > > > > > We are meat, we are spirit > > We have blood and we have grace > > We have a will and we have muscle > > A soul and a face > > Why must we die > > > > We have eyes and intuition > > A DNA code and a name > > Some tend to logic, some superstition > > We have an aura and a frame > > Why must we die > > > > We are human, we are angel > > We have feet and wish for wings > > We are carbon, we are ether > > We are saints, we are kings > > Why must we die > > Why must we die > > > > We are men of constant sorrow > > We'll have trouble all our days > > We never found our Eldorado > > Where we were born > > > > We are meat, we are spirit > > We have blood and we have grace > > We have a will and we have muscle > > A soul and a face > > Why must we die > > Why must we die > > > > We are men of constant sorrow > > We'll have trouble all our days > > We never found our Eldorado > > Where we were born > > > > We are men of constant sorrow > > We'll have trouble all our days.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Be > smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot > with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New > Mail > today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 09:05:44 -0500 From: "Jody Johnson" Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) Mark, that was so beautifully expressed. It's a sad time, but Bob's at peace. What a gift he was to us all, and the gift he gave us of each other. Peace to all, Jody - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Scott" To: "Mags" ; ; ; "Catherine McKay" Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:31 PM Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) > Sigh. Just one more reason for me to hate the month of February. > > A bright light has gone out here. But I believe it shines even > brighter somewhere else > > Someday > Somehow > Somewhere..... > > Mark in Seattle ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 06:30:34 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) Yesterday at work I had to regain my composure and positive vibe to attend a baby shower for a good friend and co-worker. Their baby girl is due the 28th and they're so happy and excited. What a contrast to my feelings about Bob Murphy...and it reminded me of Joni's "death and birth and death and birth" and the cycles of life. Bob NP: Elvis Costello, "Coal-Train Robberies" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 06:32:29 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: Misses I knew that it was a "Fairlight" oboe, played on a synth, not an actual oboe. A misleading liner note. That mischievous Joni! Bob NP: Blue Man Group, "Cat Video" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 14:28:08 +0000 From: Chris Marshall Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) I'm a pretty agnostic sort of a guy, but I'd like to think that if there is a heaven after all, it's just got a touch rowdier up there. I've never know someone who could be so hysterically funny, who could reduce people to breathless laughter with just one line. That's a true gift in life, and I'm sorry to see it go. I'll hoist a glass tonight. Fare ye well, Bob. - --Chris ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 09:32:46 -0500 From: Victor Johnson Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) I'm glad Bob is finally at peace. I'm also glad I got to spend some time with him a couple of years ago even though he was clearly experiencing much pain and stress. I'm actually in Tampa this weekend for my grandmother's memorial service. She was 94 and recently passed away. I'll be singing "Pie Jesu" from Faure's Requiem at the service this afternoon. I also belong to a scrabble club in Atlanta and I found out last night, one of the members, Deborah Sapot, 69, died in a car accident on Feb. 1. I would play her often on Saturday mornings...and occasionally would win- she was very good. But nonetheless, it is certainly a weekend of farewells. And a weekend for love. peace, Victor "Love is real, real is love, Love is feeling, feeling love, Love is wanting to be loved. Love is touch, touch is love, Love is reaching, reaching love, Love is asking to be loved. Love is you, You and me, Love is knowing, We can be. Love is free, free is love, Love is living, living love, Love is needing to be loved." John Lennon On Feb 7, 2009, at 9:05 AM, Jody Johnson wrote: > Mark, that was so beautifully expressed. > > It's a sad time, but Bob's at peace. What a gift he was to us all, > and the gift he gave us of each other. > > Peace to all, > Jody ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 06:59:38 -0800 (PST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) Snap! The exact words that have been going through my head all morning. - --- On Sat, 2/7/09, Bob Muller wrote: it reminded me of Joni's "death and birth and death and birth" and the cycles of life. Bob ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 15:59:54 +0100 From: "Marion Leffler" Subject: Sad farewell My condolences to everyone who knew Smurf. I did not but from what I hear about him I would surely have liked to. I do know what losing a dear friend feels like though, and I wish I could send up a prayer like Brian did. That was beautiful; it brought tears to the eyes of this agnostic. But the meaning of death till escapes me so all I can say is that I'm thinking of all of you who are mourning Smurf's death. We are all in this together. Marion ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 07:27:48 -0800 (PST) From: Jeannie Subject: Re: Sad farewell Yes, it is like Marion says, that we are in this together, even though we never met Smurf nor heard him sing like Ethel Merman, it is still sad and leaves me with a gnawing gut that hurts when someone you've never met, yet read some of their writings and felt what they felt and felt familiar with are suddenly gone from this place. Smurf is free now from the 'prison groves' of illness and all pain and all hurt. Rest In Peace now, Smurf. Jeannie - --- On Sat, 2/7/09, Marion Leffler wrote: > From: Marion Leffler > Subject: Sad farewell > To: joni@smoe.org > Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 8:59 AM > My condolences to everyone who knew Smurf. I did not but > from what I hear > about him I would surely have liked to. I do know what > losing a dear friend > feels like though, and I wish I could send up a prayer like > Brian did. That > was beautiful; it brought tears to the eyes of this > agnostic. But the > meaning of death till escapes me so all I can say is that > I'm thinking of > all of you who are mourning Smurf's death. We are all > in this together. > > Marion ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 07:44:13 -0800 (PST) From: Laura Stanley Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell, njc Hi, I can't believe he is gone. I loved him so much. I always felt at home with him, and there aren't many people I click with like that so easily since I'm an introvert. He helped me learn not to take things, especially myself, too seriously. With that, in this grief I feel now I will carry on. "Everything comes and goes..." {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Smurf}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I hope you are reading this with your celestial eyes. I'll see them when I look into the blue sky. Love, Laura ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 07:54:44 -0800 (PST) From: Mags Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) A wonderful image, Victor, you singing "Pie Jesu", a beautiful song. Im grateful to bear wtiness to all the thoughts, words, and moments of silence throughout our little community. May our common threads grow stronger in these moments of reaching out, reaching in. A sad time all round. love, Mags - --- On Sat, 2/7/09, Victor Johnson wrote: From: Victor Johnson Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) To: "Jody Johnson" Cc: "Mark Scott" , "Mags" , joni@smoe.org, AsharaJM@aol.com, "Catherine McKay" Received: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 9:32 AM I'm glad Bob is finally at peace. I'm also glad I got to spend some time with him a couple of years ago even though he was clearly experiencing much pain and stress. I'm actually in Tampa this weekend for my grandmother's memorial service. She was 94 and recently passed away. I'll be singing "Pie Jesu" from Faure's Requiem at the service this afternoon. I also belong to a scrabble club in Atlanta and I found out last night, one of the members, Deborah Sapot, 69, died in a car accident on Feb. 1. I would play her often on Saturday mornings...and occasionally would win- she was very good. But nonetheless, it is certainly a weekend of farewells. And a weekend for love. peace, Victor "Love is real, real is love, Love is feeling, feeling love, Love is wanting to be loved. Love is touch, touch is love, Love is reaching, reaching love, Love is asking to be loved. Love is you, You and me, Love is knowing, We can be. Love is free, free is love, Love is living, living love, Love is needing to be loved." John Lennon On Feb 7, 2009, at 9:05 AM, Jody Johnson wrote: Mark, that was so beautifully expressed. It's a sad time, but Bob's at peace. What a gift he was to us all, and the gift he gave us of each other. Peace to all, Jody __________________________________________________________________ Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 08:01:24 -0800 (PST) From: Laura Stanley Subject: I love Jesus but I drink a little, njc on Ellen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83JDXXKzOXg ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:56:34 -0500 From: Gerald Notaro Subject: test - please disregard - njc - -- Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 17:06:58 -0000 From: "Anita Tedder" Subject: Smurfph njc Just to join in the words of love following Smurph Anita _____ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter We are a community of 5.9 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 1265 of my spam emails to date. The Professional version does not have this message ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 09:07:16 -0800 From: "Cassy" Subject: Re: Misses "Bob Muller" wrote: <<< I knew that it was a "Fairlight" oboe, played on a synth, not an actual oboe. A misleading liner note. That mischievous Joni! >>> I'll have to respectfully disagree after several listens to the song and spending a huge amount of time with liner notes. Being one of the few huge fans of "Dog Eat Dog" and "Chalk Mark In A Rain Storm", I'm pretty familiar with the sound of the Fairlight keyboard and she acknowledges her use of that machine on her tracks. I do believe this is an actual oboe. I could be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time. Take a listen to "The Only Joy In Town" from "Night Ride Home" and see what you think. She also play an instrument called an Omnichord on that track but it has it's own distinct sound and, in my opinion, couldn't be mistaken for an Oboe. Warmly, Cassy ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:11:45 -0800 From: "Mark Scott" Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) This reminds me of when my dad passed away on the very last day of November. My niece was very pregnant at the time and couldn't attend Dad's service. She wanted a baby so badly and had had a lot of difficulty getting pregnant so she didn't feel she should attempt the 3 hour drive from Omaha to our home town in southeast Iowa. The next month my father's great-grandson was born to my niece and the family has always felt that Xander was meant to fill the space that Dad left vacant. One leaves the table and another takes their place. The banquet goes on. But we never forget those who are gone. And still, in some way, they are never really gone. I never met him either, but Smurf will always be among us. Mark in Seattle - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Muller" To: "Jody Johnson" ; "Mark Scott" ; "Mags" ; ; ; "Catherine McKay" Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 6:30 AM Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) > Yesterday at work I had to regain my composure and positive vibe to > attend a baby shower for a good friend and co-worker. Their baby > girl is due the 28th and they're so happy and excited. What a > contrast to my feelings about Bob Murphy...and it reminded me of > Joni's "death and birth and death and birth" and the cycles of life. > > Bob > > NP: Elvis Costello, "Coal-Train Robberies" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 17:30:46 +0000 From: Jamie Zubairi Home Subject: Re: Misses Hi Cassy, I hate to disappoint, but it was in an interview that Joni fessed up and said it was a Fairlight oboe... http://www.jonimitchell.com/library/view.cfm?id=729 A lovely interview, really. 2009/2/7 Cassy > "Bob Muller" wrote: > > <<< I knew that it was a "Fairlight" oboe, played on a synth, not an actual > oboe. A misleading liner note. That mischievous Joni! >>> > > I'll have to respectfully disagree after several listens to the song and > spending a huge amount of time with liner notes. Being one of the few huge > fans of "Dog Eat Dog" and "Chalk Mark In A Rain Storm", I'm pretty familiar > with the sound of the Fairlight keyboard and she acknowledges her use of > that machine on her tracks. I do believe this is an actual oboe. I could > be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time. > > Take a listen to "The Only Joy In Town" from "Night Ride Home" and see what > you think. She also play an instrument called an Omnichord on that track > but it has it's own distinct sound and, in my opinion, couldn't be mistaken > for an Oboe. > > Warmly, > Cassy > - -- Feel like supporting a World Record Attempt while giving to charity? go to: http://www.justgiving.com/zooby Jamie Zubairi can be found for voice-overs at http://uk.voicespro.com/jamie.zubairi1 acting CV and showreel at http://uk.castingcallpro.com/u/81749 agent: http://www.pelhamassociates.co.uk 01273 323 010 http://www.jamiezubairi.co.uk Facebook me! Everest Blog: http://jamiezubairi.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 09:42:23 -0800 From: "Cassy" Subject: Re: NJC Picture of Ethel Merman aka Smurph From: "Oddmund Kaarevik" <<< I know some of you know: I saw this picture once of Bob Murphy - Smurph as Ethel Merman I think it was on Chris Hatstand Page Does anyone know where it is? It was so great ! So full of life ! >>> I have sent the photos to you under separate cover, Oddmund - but once again these lyrics came to mind: "Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph. Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you. " I don't know why this line is always so poignant to me. Like many of you, I didn't have the opportunity to meet Bob but we did have private exchanges from time to time through email. I cried when I read he'd died. I felt the loss of knowing I never would get to meet him in person, wouldn't get to experience his sharp wit and sense of humour first hand. I was embarrassed when my husband found me crying and commented that it felt strange to cry for someone I'd never even met but that we here on the JMDL are kind of like a dysfunctional family; we fight, we love, we argue, we share life experiences that one would share with only the closest of close friends. The internet is a strange beast. Who would have thought we could become so entwined in each other's lives? My sympathies to those who were close to Bob. We grieve. Sadly, Cassy NP: Elvis Costello - The First To Leave If Iraq's biggest export was broccoli, would we still be there ? ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 09:47:14 -0800 From: "Cassy" Subject: Re: Misses "Jamie Zubairi" informed me: <<< I hate to disappoint, but it was in an interview that Joni fessed up and said it was a Fairlight oboe... >>> Like I said... "I could be wrong it wouldn't be the first time, and I'm sure it won't be the last." Thanks very much for pointing me in the right direction but damn that sure sounds like a real oboe. Warmly, Cassy NP: Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald - You Belong To Me ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 17:48:05 +0000 From: Jamie Zubairi Home Subject: Re: Misses Well, she did say "what difference would it make if I played it with my fingers or played it with my lips?" 2009/2/7 Cassy > "Jamie Zubairi" informed me: > > <<< I hate to disappoint, but it was in an interview that Joni fessed up > and said it was a Fairlight oboe... >>> > > Like I said... "I could be wrong it wouldn't be the first time, and I'm > sure it won't be the last." > > Thanks very much for pointing me in the right direction but damn that sure > sounds like a real oboe. > > Warmly, > Cassy > > NP: Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald - You Belong To Me > > - -- Feel like supporting a World Record Attempt while giving to charity? go to: http://www.justgiving.com/zooby Jamie Zubairi can be found for voice-overs at http://uk.voicespro.com/jamie.zubairi1 acting CV and showreel at http://uk.castingcallpro.com/u/81749 agent: http://www.pelhamassociates.co.uk 01273 323 010 http://www.jamiezubairi.co.uk Facebook me! Everest Blog: http://jamiezubairi.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 10:08:08 -0800 (PST) From: Mags Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) in 1990, my father died, in july, and then my brother's child was born in september, that same said year. oh, the seasons. love, mags - --- On Sat, 2/7/09, Mark Scott wrote: From: Mark Scott Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) To: "Bob Muller" , "Jody Johnson" , "Mags" , joni@smoe.org, AsharaJM@aol.com, "Catherine McKay" Received: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 11:11 AM This reminds me of when my dad passed away on the very last day of November. My niece was very pregnant at the time and couldn't attend Dad's service. She wanted a baby so badly and had had a lot of difficulty getting pregnant so she didn't feel she should attempt the 3 hour drive from Omaha to our home town in southeast Iowa. The next month my father's great-grandson was born to my niece and the family has always felt that Xander was meant to fill the space that Dad left vacant. One leaves the table and another takes their place. The banquet goes on. But we never forget those who are gone. And still, in some way, they are never really gone. I never met him either, but Smurf will always be among us. Mark in Seattle - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Muller" To: "Jody Johnson" ; "Mark Scott" ; "Mags" ; ; ; "Catherine McKay" Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 6:30 AM Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) > Yesterday at work I had to regain my composure and positive vibe to attend a baby shower for a good friend and co-worker. Their baby girl is due the 28th and they're so happy and excited. What a contrast to my feelings about Bob Murphy...and it reminded me of Joni's "death and birth and death and birth" and the cycles of life. > > Bob > > NP: Elvis Costello, "Coal-Train Robberies" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:00:58 -0800 From: "Randy Remote" Subject: Re: Misses From: "Jamie Zubairi Home" > Well, she did say "what difference would it make if I played it with my > fingers or played it with my lips?" About ten years of practice! Isn't the oboe one of the harder instruments to play? Nice to have these devices, I'm sure her time is better spent doing something else. RR ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:09:06 -0800 (PST) From: Jeannie Subject: Re: I love Jesus but I drink a little, njc "Har, har, har," I say, the very same way Warren Zevon would do his sarcastic laugh. This Austin, Texas hillbilly phone call joke to and from DeGeneres is as scripted as the phone calls from all them other pretend hillbillies on QVC are and the hostesses are so fake at acting so cute, witty and friendly and it comes off as absolute crass. But, thanks as well, Laura, for posting up so many you-tube videos. the Queen of You-Tube Videos on the JMDL. Jeannie - --- On Sat, 2/7/09, Laura Stanley wrote: > From: Laura Stanley > Subject: I love Jesus but I drink a little, njc > To: joni@smoe.org > Cc: treegreen1@hotmail.com, fancynduke@aol.com > Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 10:01 AM > on Ellen: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83JDXXKzOXg ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 13:10:56 +0000 (GMT) From: Anne Sandstrom Subject: re: a sad farewell Personally, I am crushed by Bob's passing. The world is indeed a sadder place. But, man, can you imagine the party that's just started in heaven? I'm sure he's already got them rolling in the aisles. I think it was Catherine who said that nobody made her laugh like Smurf. And she's right. I remember going to see him in the hospital just after he was diagnosed. After a few minutes, we were laughing so hard, the nurses closed the curtains (which din't help at all, of course.) Then they shooed us to the guest lounge. When two of his friends from work arrived, the staff relegated us to the end of some hall, we were so raucus. As Jody so kindly relayed to Bob on Thursday night (for which I'll be forever grateful), Bob did everything right. He fought the disease harder than anyone I've ever seen. And in the end, I'd have to say that he didn't entirely lose. It was more of a draw. He continued to live life to the fullest, still lauging, still insightful, still learning (he took PhotoShop classes through his chemo!). I'll miss you, Bob. So much. lots of love, Anne ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:34:39 +0000 From: Jamie Zubairi Home Subject: Re: Misses Hi "Cassy" (not sure why you've started putting names in quotations, I thought I'd do too! lol) I know, I was disappointed that it wasn't the real thing either! I was hoping that she would branch out like Woody Allen playing jazz in clubs... erm ahem.... Anyhoo... 2009/2/7 Cassy > "Jamie Zubairi" informed me: > > <<< I hate to disappoint, but it was in an interview that Joni fessed up > and said it was a Fairlight oboe... >>> > > Like I said... "I could be wrong it wouldn't be the first time, and I'm > sure it won't be the last." > > Thanks very much for pointing me in the right direction but damn that sure > sounds like a real oboe. > > Warmly, > Cassy > > NP: Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald - You Belong To Me > > - -- Feel like supporting a World Record Attempt while giving to charity? go to: http://www.justgiving.com/zooby Jamie Zubairi can be found for voice-overs at http://uk.voicespro.com/jamie.zubairi1 acting CV and showreel at http://uk.castingcallpro.com/u/81749 agent: http://www.pelhamassociates.co.uk 01273 323 010 http://www.jamiezubairi.co.uk Facebook me! Everest Blog: http://jamiezubairi.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 20:40:01 +0100 From: Oddmund Kaarevik Subject: NJC the picture of Smurf aka Ethel There it was. From jonifest 2007 The title is smurf aka ethel read my lips A******** and it is found in Rose Marie Joy's album It's a such a great picture ! I think this link should work and just click your way to rose marie's album it's there, it's there: http://www.hatstand.org/gallery/ Thanks to Chris for providing us with this pictures and memories from thing we even haven't been participating on... NP. jane siberry: the vigil / the sea love from oddmund ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:44:32 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: Misses And if was an oboist I would be pretty offended at that remark. It'd be like saying you're playing the drums when you're just playing a synthetic drum loop on a Lowrey Genie. Bob NP: Ian Campbell Group, "The Circle Game" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 12:03:12 -0800 From: "Cassy" Subject: Re: Misses - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jamie Zubairi Home" To: "Cassy" Cc: "Bob Muller" ; "JMDL" Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 9:30 AM Subject: Re: Misses <<< (not sure why you've started putting names in quotations, I thought I'd do too! lol ))) Hi Jamie, When I hit "reply" or "reply all" my email program puts a header with the name in quotes. I left this one intact so you can see what I mean. Sometimes I abbreviate that to something shorter and leave the quotes in. It's a bit unwieldy to leave it entire so I just cut it short and leave the quotes I'm not sure why I do this but... I also include the part of the email I'm replying to inside brackets <<< like this >>> it helps me to keep track of exchanges that go on into perpetuity... idiosyncrasies, we all have them. I am also disappointed that Joni didn't play a real oboe or at the very least denote it correctly on the liner notes. (I should know better than to challenge the "covers king"'s internal data base.) I'm tempted to modify them but that's not my call as I'm reproducing faithfully as printed (I thought it hilarious that the typist for "Taming The Tiger" used "peddle" steel guitar rather than "pedal" steel guitar and did it multiple times. Warmly, Cassy NP: Lynn Skinner - Cat and Moon ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:14:13 -0500 From: rosemjoy@aol.com Subject: Re: NJC the picture of Smurf aka Ethel Rosie Laughing and Crying..... - -----Original Message----- From: Oddmund Kaarevik To: joni@smoe.org Sent: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 2:40 pm Subject: NJC the picture of Smurf aka Ethel There it was. From jonifest 2007 The title is smurf aka ethel read my lips A******** and it is found in Rose Marie Joy's album It's a such a great picture ! I think this link should work and just click your way to rose marie's album it's there, it's there: http://www.hatstand.org/gallery/ Thanks to Chris for providing us with this pictures and memories from thing we even haven't been participating on... NP. jane siberry: the vigil / the sea love from oddmund ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 12:19:19 -0800 (PST) From: Mags Subject: Re: Misses the oboe is indeed one of the most difficult instruments to play, that is to say, and get a decent sound out of it. double reed, back pressure to boot. mags. - --- On Sat, 2/7/09, Randy Remote wrote: From: Randy Remote Subject: Re: Misses To: "Jamie Zubairi Home" , "Cassy" Cc: "Bob Muller" , "JMDL" Received: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 2:00 PM From: "Jamie Zubairi Home" > Well, she did say "what difference would it make if I played it with my > fingers or played it with my lips?" About ten years of practice! Isn't the oboe one of the harder instruments to play? Nice to have these devices, I'm sure her time is better spent doing something else. RR ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 12:50:12 -0800 (PST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: NJC the picture of Smurf aka Ethel Good times! What a riot that was! A group of us was supposed to be little kids in a talent show and Smurphy was Susan Guzzi's stagemother. It was a cross between "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Gypsy," I guess. We other little kids were supposed to be wondering what the hell was going on and looking upset or sad or whatever, but how can you keep a straight face when Smurphy's on stage? C, also laughing and crying. - --- On Sat, 2/7/09, rosemjoy@aol.com wrote: From: rosemjoy@aol.com Subject: Re: NJC the picture of Smurf aka Ethel To: okaarevik@gmail.com, joni@smoe.org Received: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 3:14 PM Rosie Laughing and Crying..... - -----Original Message----- From: Oddmund Kaarevik To: joni@smoe.org Sent: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 2:40 pm Subject: NJC the picture of Smurf aka Ethel There it was. From jonifest 2007 The title is smurf aka ethel read my lips A******** and it is found in Rose Marie Joy's album It's a such a great picture ! I think this link should work and just click your way to rose marie's album it's there, it's there: http://www.hatstand.org/gallery/ Thanks to Chris for providing us with this pictures and memories from thing we even haven't been participating on... NP. jane siberry: the vigil / the sea love from oddmund __________________________________________________________________ Be smarter than spam. 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Northeast JoniFests will never be the same without him. Kenny B ************** Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 15:21:58 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: NJC Picture of Ethel Merman aka Smurph And he was VERY anxious and nervous about that performance - as frivolous as it was, he didn't want to let anybody down (he didn't). He walked around for hours that day playing that song on his ipod rehearsing. Bob NP: Simon & Garfunkel, "Fakin' It" (live) ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 15:53:00 -0800 From: "Jill Haas" Subject: RE: Smurf--a sad farewell I met Bob at Jonifest 2007, and I remember thinking, "what an amazing human." I didn't know anyone, being a rookie, and Bob made me feel so welcome right from the start. I was taken by his intelligence, wit and humility, and later, after I saw his Ethel Merman bit, by his talent. The world has indeed lost a wonderful person, and wherever he's gone to now has gained an exceptional spirit. Jill ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 00:10:04 +0000 From: Sherelle Smith Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell I am so very sorry to hear of Smurf's passing. My thanks to Patti for letting me know. I deeply appreciate it. As long as I've been here, Smurf has been here as well. I never had the chance to hang out with him as much as others here but there was something comforting and familar whenever I would see his name on a post. I will miss him... Sherelle _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_explore_022009 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 16:24:29 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: A sad farewell Here it is, Jimmy... http://tinyurl.com/bzhtre Coincidentally, the liner notes on the CD say: "from yonder side of heaven" "a heartbreaking performance" "uncovering the cover" "Bobbing the Bob" "unrivalled, thrilling and real" "how blue can blue sound" "our one and only angel" And I'll add: Who does he think he is, Kitty Wells? Bob NP: Symeon Cosburn, "Twisted" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:38:16 EST From: FMYFL@aol.com Subject: Re: A sad farewell Thanks so much Bob. It's so good to hear that again. It's so ironic, but I was the 36th caller on a radio station on Monday. The D.J. was giving away stuff off his desk. Today in the mail, I got some various CD's and the autobiography of Ethel Merman. Jimmy In a message dated 2/7/2009 7:24:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, scjoniguy@yahoo.com writes: > Here it is, Jimmy... > > > > http://tinyurl.com/bzhtre > > > Coincidentally, the liner notes on the CD say: > > > > "from yonder side of heaven" > > "a heartbreaking performance" > > "uncovering the cover" > > "Bobbing the Bob" > > "unrivalled, thrilling and real" > > "how blue can blue sound" > > "our one and only angel" > > > > And I'll add: > > > > Who does he think he is, Kitty Wells? > > > > Bob > > > > ************** Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?ncid=emlcntusmusi00000003) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 01:03:04 +0000 From: Patti Parlette Subject: RE: A sad farewell, now Saturday and Blue Dear Ones: I see Muller beat me to it as I was trying to attach it while I writing this (and missing part of the Husky game...now is that LOVE or what????): Happy to be of service, Jimmy dear. ("Well some say it's in service, they say humble makes pure...") BTW, a friend of spirit (who never met Bob...only through my sharing), told me that she listens to this every day. She also offered comfort and consultation Friday: "Oh Patti, How can we share the tremendous loss of Smurf today? I, even though I never met him, will miss the happiness he brought to so many. Are there any plans for a memorial, or donations in his honor? What can I do to help you? This must be why you called today. I'm here for you, Patti. Call me anytime." It's beautiful how many people are touched by his wonderful life! And those liner notes, BM. Wow. Another beautiful thing we must celebrate: Don't it always seem to go that we DO know what we've got? xobob&allxo, pp P.S. Speaking of good ole Kitty: in more reminiscing, I listened to an old voicemail today. "Kitty Wells. It's Shirley Yu. I'm in P-town so of course I thought of you. I'm just sitting on a bench watching the world go by. Talk to you whenever." Awww... Here it is, Jimmy... http://tinyurl.com/bzhtre Coincidentally, the liner notes on the CD say: "from yonder side of heaven" "a heartbreaking performance" "uncovering the cover" "Bobbing the Bob" "unrivalled, thrilling and real" "how blue can blue sound" "our one and only angel" And I'll add: Who does he think he is, Kitty Wells? Bob NP: Symeon Cosburn, "Twisted" _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_AE_Faster_022009 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 21:16:15 -0500 From: Rachel Avery Subject: Re: Smurf, a sad farewell (NJC) I am so sad to hear this news. Very thankful i had the chance to meet Bob (and see him perform with Sugarpants) at the fests. Hysterically funny indeed. What a gift he shared with so many people. I can't count the number of times he made me cry from laughing so hard...i'll miss you, Smurf. ===== rachel 2009/2/7 Chris Marshall > I'm a pretty agnostic sort of a guy, but I'd like to think that if there is > a heaven after all, it's just got a touch rowdier up there. > > I've never know someone who could be so hysterically funny, who could > reduce people to breathless laughter with just one line. That's a true gift > in life, and I'm sorry to see it go. > > I'll hoist a glass tonight. Fare ye well, Bob. > > --Chris ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:08:22 -0800 (PST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: A sad farewell That was Smurph having a last laugh on you, Jimmy! - --- On Sat, 2/7/09, FMYFL@aol.com wrote: It's so ironic, but I was the 36th caller on a radio station on Monday. The D.J. was giving away stuff off his desk. Today in the mail, I got some various CD's and the autobiography of Ethel Merman. Jimmy __________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now at http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 22:49:32 -0800 (PST) From: Rian Afriadi Subject: tom waits for rian to purchase his album NJC A month ago I asked for suggestions about Tom Waits (which Tom Waits album I should start to listen?). I've decided to start with...... Rain Dogs. I have to admit I'm rather shocked with his voice. It's like an ogre on a Disney cartoon singing songs. I'm still digesting the album. But so far, I like it. The album is like an adventure for me. Rian PS. A question : I don"t understand the album cover. What's the relation with "rain dogs"? ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2009 #45 **************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------