From: les@jmdl.com (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V1 #264 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk onlyJMDL Digest Monday, November 15 1999 Volume 01 : Number 264 The Official Joni Mitchell Homepage is maintained by Wally Breese at http://www.jonimitchell.com and contains the latest news, a detailed bio, original interviews and essays, lyrics, and 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: -------- Channel 4 Music of the Millennium (VLJC) [Dmascall@aol.com] Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer ["Peter Holmstedt" ] Re: Jimmy Webb (Now JC) ["Kakki" ] JM lyrics book sale [Randy Remote ] Re: Channel 4 Music of the Millennium (VLJC) [AzeemAK@aol.com] Re: Joni's voice [Bounced Message ] Re: Joni's voice [catman ] Hendricks/Ross Oneupmanship (JC by proxy) [MGVal@aol.com] More New Joni [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: Hendricks/Ross Oneupmanship (JC by proxy) [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Joni #63 of top 100 performers [Bounced Message ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:52:55 EST From: Dmascall@aol.com Subject: Channel 4 Music of the Millennium (VLJC) I watched this rather bizarre bit of TV too in a state of some stupor (though I don't think this was provoked by the results). I suspect it would have been more interesting to get a few of the panel members to discuss their record collections. I have just seen a UK post talking about some kind of gig in London on the 4th of January - can anyone enlighten me? ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 15:59:38 +0100 From: "Peter Holmstedt" Subject: Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer DAVE CARTER & TRACY GRAMMER are proud to announce that "When I Go" is in its third pressing. Released back in October of 1998, "When I Go" has sold extremely well off the stage, online and at festivals. "When I Go" was called "one of the best albums of the year" by the Los Angeles Times. The duo was featured in the highly competitive formal showcases at the National Folk Alliance Conference in Albuquerque this year and played festivals large and small across the U.S. Highlights include singing "This Land is Your Land" arm-in-arm with Woody Guthrie's little sister, Mary Jo, at the Woody Guthrie Free Folk Festival in Oklahoma, opening for Christine Lavin at the Sierra Songwriters Festival in California, and opening for Ray Wylie Hubbard at St. John's Pub in Pregon. The press favored the duo - most notably, the Los Angeles Times wrote a full-page review of "When I Go" in support of the duo's first Southern California appearance, calling the album "a candidate for discovery of the year" and naming Dave Carter "a major lyrical talent". http://songs.com/daveandtracy ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 17:46:07 +0100 From: "Peter Holmstedt" Subject: Plug Of The Week #45 Hi there, Once in a while an artist comes along, destined for absolute stardom. One of these artists from 1997 was definitely Bruce Henderson. His first album "The Wheels Roll" was one of the highlights of 1997. He has just released his new album : Bruce Henderson - Beyond The Pale ( Omad/Paradigm Records ) Bruce was born and raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He honed his playing in the fertile music scene of Austin, Texas before relocating to New York City to form Hearts & Minds, a roots- rock band that released one album for A&M Records. After the bands break-up, he formed his band, High Plain Drifters, before deciding to to also step out on his own as a recording artist. His 1997 solo debut, "The Wheels Roll", made quite a splash, hitting #11 on the national Gavin Americana chart and receiving high praise from the press across the country. Well-known filmmaker Robert Altman even called him "the best songwriter since Jimmy Webb and Lyle Lovett". To say that the past year has been a year of ups and downs for Bruce would be the understatement of the year. While he was completing work on his new album, he discovered that he had testicular cancer. This led Henderson into a very dark period, with two rounds of major surgery and ten sessions of chemotherapy in New York. He literally underwent major cancer surgery on the day he turned in his completed record for mastering. For "Beyond The Pale", Bruce is teamed with several longtime collaborators; noted Australian producer/guitarist Kerryn Tolhurst (Paul Kelly), bassist Paul Ossola (Roches), drummer Steve Holley (Paul McCartney, Junior Brown), keyboardist Charlie Giordano (Joe Cocker, Pat Benetar) and guitarist Andy York (John Cougar Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw). If you're having trouble finding these two gems in your local record store, please contact : Fitch Thomas Management 75 East End Avenue 4C New York NY 10028 U.S.A. Phone: 212 794 - 4521 Fax: 212 794 - 4028 Email: billthom56@aol.com This could very well be the best album of 1999! Take care, Peter ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 13:26:14 -0800 From: "Kakki" Subject: Re: Jimmy Webb (Now JC) Ashara raved about the Jimmy concert: >I was completely blown away, as he sang song after song, and I was alternately in tears from the >beauty of the songs, or amazed at the fact that "He wrote THIS one too?" Galveston, By the >Time I Get to Phoenix, Didn't We, Highwayman, Witchita Lineman, and so many >more! It really is amazing to learn how many of the beautiful songs recorded by artists such as Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, David Crosby, Johnny Rivers, Barbra Streisand and many others were written by Webb. In particular, Garfunkel's album "Watermark", which I think is one of the most gorgeous albums ever made(proved by the fact that I wore out no less than 4 cassette tapes of it!) Joni provides much of the background vocals on two of his early 70s albums - "Letters" and "Land's End". Unfortunately those two albums are extremely hard to find now (although "Letters" is available on an import label through CDNow and CD Universe). I have tapes of some of the cuts from those albums but would love to find them on the original vinyl. More Joni-related content - Henry Diltz and Jimmy have both spoken frequently about being old friends. Henry shot the cover photo for "Land's End" when the two of them went up in a glider over the Mojave Desert. They both to this day relate funny stories about that day in interviews - I recall they crashed the glider and had quite an adventure. I'm so glad you all a wonderful time. And it's very cool he said a special hello to the group. Kakki NP: Jimmy Webb - Work For A Dollar ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 14:06:59 -0800 From: Randy Remote Subject: JM lyrics book sale Edward R Hamilton, Bookseller puts out a catalog of publisher's cut-out books. Their latest issue lists: 814318 JONI MITCHELL: The Complete Poems and Lyrics. 321 pages Pub at 27.50 $7.95 Including $3.00 shipping it's still cheaper than the paperback version. Edward R. Hamilton, Bookseller Falls Village, CT 06031-5000 no phone given This book has no music notation, just words! As I recall, no photos, either, other than a great one on the cover. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 19:16:33 EST From: AzeemAK@aol.com Subject: Re: Channel 4 Music of the Millennium (VLJC) In a message dated 14/11/99 15:56:13 GMT Standard Time, Dmascall@aol.com writes: << I have just seen a UK post talking about some kind of gig in London on the 4th of January - can anyone enlighten me? >> I confess I've forgotten your name (maybe you need to post more often :-) but never mind. I've copied and pasted below Jamie's post about this event, which I can't wait for. Will you be able to make it? Azeem in London NP: "To Venus and Back", Tori Amos's newest, which I think is brilliant. She has so many mannerisms and characteristics that could infuriate: the eccentric breathing that seems to have influenced too many lesser talents (no names, I'm feeling charitable); the habit of drawing out single words over several bars; the impenetrable lyrics. And yet, and yet, she is just so damn talented that it doesn't seem to matter. And the album sounds amazing: dark and twisted production, sinewy and sinuous. And of course beautifully recorded piano. This is Jamie's original post about the Eurojonifest 2000, for anyone else who didn't catch or save it: Dear friends, I have just spoken to the bookings person at the Troubadour Coffee house in Earl's Court and we have a provisional date pencilled in for January 4th at 7.00pm 2000. It's a Tuesday and I believe the cellar remains open until 12. I will call her up after my trip and confirm details about particulars i.e. will we be advertising, will we be selling tickets, we intend to play as a gig, what are the implications etc. If anyone could come up with suggestions I would most appreciate it. The standard charge is £50 for the room for the evening plus £30 for waitress service. I have gone for that option but will confirm details with Daphne when I return. I thought £80 for the whole event is pretty reasonable, especially if we have non listers come and listen. I guess this means that the standard of Music will have to be pretty high. From what I have heard I'm sure it will be. Anyone else in the UK with a burning desire to perform a song or two? PLease email me at: jaz@famelon.demon.co.uk so I can get an idea of what we need to organise. Much Joni Jamie Zubairi I'm so excited!!! ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 17:58:40 -0700 From: Bounced Message Subject: Re: Joni's voice Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:05:23 -0800 From: "rick novosel" Colin wrote: > Joni's voice changed markedly after Blue... > Was the voice change deliberate on her part? Or was it natural? I > wouldn't expect her to sing now like she does on Blue for example, but > her voice change happened when she was still quite young. Several years ago I saw an interview with Joni on CBC where she attributed the mellowing of her voice in a large part to CHAIN SMOKING!!! Throughout the entire show she had a cigarette going and at one point, referring to the evils of smoking, said something like "Kids, don't do what I do, and adults, mind your own business!" Rick NP: Joni and JT on an MP3 version of "You can close your eyes" downloaded from www.scott-adams.com. Check it out. (How do you make that URL a link? Does it happen automatically?) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 01:41:40 +0000 From: catman Subject: Re: Joni's voice > referring to the > evils of smoking, said something like "Kids, don't do what I do, and adults, > mind your own business!" Brilliant advice, cough cough cough..... > > > Rick > NP: Joni and JT on an MP3 version of "You can close your eyes" downloaded > from www.scott-adams.com. Check it out. (How do you make that URL a link? > Does it happen automatically?) - -- "It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not." ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 21:34:49 EST From: MGVal@aol.com Subject: Hendricks/Ross Oneupmanship (JC by proxy) Well, I thought that I snoozed and loosed, but in a twist of luck, I actually read this week's SF Chronicle, (instead of my usual running several weeks behind the times), and noticed that I did not miss the Hendricks/Ross Bay Area performances! Between Kakki and Mark's raves, I'd be a fool to miss it. As soon as I send this off, I'm going to call and order my two tickets for Saturday night's 8pm show, (and I'm willing to load up on those venti lattes if I have to do the 10PM one). If Bay Area JMDL'ers are snoozing out there, please e-mail me to get something happening. MG - acting in advance on her New Year's resolutions to get out more with more people....... np: Michael Paz: Just Like This Train PS to WallyK: Just a quick note that MC loved being immortalized on the JoniFest Box Set and loved your set! XXXX's from both of us. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 21:54:55 EST From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: More New Joni Firstly, I hope y'all have had a splendid weekend, I sure did; SC temps were in the mid-70's, no humidity, boy was it nice! And I got and have been enjoying the Jonifest boxed set and will be glad to make CD copies (or cassettes if you prefer) for anyone who wants. Very cool stuff, especially when Disc One kicks off with "Ladies & Gentlemen, Bob Muller"! Hoowee, I sure wasn't ready for that - but I didn't make *too* much of a fool of myself and stayed out of the musicians' ways most of the time... But what I REALLY was writing about was a new tape I got yesterday with a crop of NEW Joni songs I'd never heard: Looking Out For Love (Piano) Blue on Blue (guitar, from '67) Gift of The Magi (same) Melody In Your Name (same) Dr. Junk The Dentist Man (same) The quality of this stuff is incredible...There are also pristine versions of Both Sides Now, Circle Game, Just Like Me (again, it starts midway into the song), Eastern Rain (John in Sydney, this song always reminds me of you now). At one point she's tuning and pops a string, she does more of her great between song conversation, it's amazing...this would also be stuff that should be in Joni's Rarities Box Set (that doesn't exist - yet). Bob, unbelievably blessed beyond belief with all this Joni! NP: Curtis Mayfield, "Freddy's Dead" ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 22:24:26 EST From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Hendricks/Ross Oneupmanship (JC by proxy) In a message dated 11/14/99 8:42:39 PM US Central Standard Time, MGVal@aol.com writes: << As soon as I send this off, I'm going to call and order my two tickets for Saturday night's 8pm show, >> MG, have you seen Springsteen yet? When is THAT show? Must be nice to actually have GOOD shows to go to...Here I have Weird Al...:~( 'Course it's just as well...all my music pals are spread out all over the globe! :~) Bob NP: Billy Paul, "Me & Mrs. Jones" ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 21:42:58 -0700 From: Bounced Message Subject: Joni #63 of top 100 performers From: "Mark S" Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 21:54:22 -0500 Hello everyone, I guess this ends my lurking since subscibing two weeks ago. Since that time I have read many enjoyable posts (who can read them all?), mostly while listening to Joni Mitchell. I'm relatively new to her music and haven't aquired all her records as of yet but plan to do so. After rocking my way through my twenties I "took a chance" on C&S after repeatedly reading other artist's adoration of it. At that point ZZ Top and Max Webster just wasn't cutting it for me anymore. That vinyl is in the garage I think! Anyway, I've got about 11 of her CD's now and they rule the carousel giving way only occassionaly to Bruce Hornsby, Nina Simone, Son House, etc..., and as of Saturday, Jonatha Brooke for which I have all of you to thank. But, enough about me. I'm not sure if this has been previously discussed but I happened across a copy of Entertainment Weekly and flipped through the "100 Greatest Entertainers" of the last 50 years. As we all would expect, Joni makes the list, at #63 which, seeing as I can't be objective with regard to her, I assume is "respectable." However, the beautiful thing about ranking the unrankable is, it often rankles just about everybody. The respectability of position 63 goes out the window when Julia Roberts ranks #48, Cher #58, Saturday Night Live #7, Oprah #31 among others. If you're interested, you can find the list on the Time Magazine site. There is also a small interview with Joni which contains little of what we didn't already know. In the magazine itself, her little bio fails to explain her contribution in an almost apologetic tone. (IMO) Two last thoughts: Thank you to Sue MacNamara and other contributors for the great guitar files. (they cost me $1100 for a D28) And, as a Canadian I am particularly proud of Joni who more than makes up for a boat load of Shania's. De-lurking completed! 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