From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2012 #289 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 19 2012 Volume 2012 : Number 289 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- RE: Taylor Swift as Joni ["Robert Sartorius" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:39:54 -0500 From: "Robert Sartorius" Subject: RE: Taylor Swift as Joni I read the comments that followed the gossip link. While I was by and large underwhelmed by the quality of those comments, I did empathize with the source of the visceral, emotional sources of them. The comment that swayed me, however, was near the end. It reminded me that Taylor Swift will draw young people to see the film. That kind of exposure could not be accomplished by casting a no-name or any-old younger actress. At this point in her career (viz, retirement), increased exposure can only help Joni's legacy, and Swift's casting can only increase that exposure. The other night, I watched a recently released VH1 special on the 100 Greatest Women in Music (over the last 20 years). For those interested, Madonna topped the list. Lady Gaga was in the top 5. Annie Lennox made the list. As did Cher. As did Taylor Swift. There were some shout-outs to earlier legends in various genres, who did not make the list. They couldn't accommodate everyone who might have been deserving. But they couldn't leave out Joni, either, so she got a nod as a folk-rock "legend" (or some such), along with Ani DiFranco and Tracy Chapman. Joni's cohort group of artists and musicians "knows", but most of the world (still) does not. I for one will be happy if Taylor Swift does the part. And I hope she does an appealing job of it - even if it does not fully capture Joni's essence. Moreover, I hope that in her promotional appearances for the film, Swift will describe her experience in researching (discovering?) Joni and her reaction to that research/discovery. Some young people might actually go out and buy Blue (and then you know there may be more). Bobsart ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2012 #289 ***************************** ------- To post messages to the list, send tojoni@smoe.org. Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------