From: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2007 #215 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/onlyjoni Websites: http://www.jmdl.com http://www.jonimitchell.com Unsubscribe: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe onlyJMDL Digest Friday, July 20 2007 Volume 2007 : Number 215 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: When, How and Why ["Jamie's Box of Paints" ] Re: The JMDL... [FMYFL@aol.com] Re: The JMDL... [Jerry Notaro ] Re: The JMDL... [Bob.Muller@Fluor.com] Wally ["Marion Leffler" ] Re: Wally [Motitan@aol.com] Re: Wally [FMYFL@aol.com] Re: The JMDL...Wally [jeannie ] Re: The JMDL...Wally [Phyliss Ward ] Re: The JMDL...Wally [Michael Paz ] Re: The JMDL...Wally [Victor Johnson ] Re: onlyJMDL Digest V2007 #213 [StDoherty@aol.com] Re: The JMDL... [Michael Paz ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:24:23 +0100 From: "Jamie's Box of Paints" Subject: Re: When, How and Why I think I've found my first post in the archive.... and the first reply! Back in the day when I was working at my dad's office and used his email address to sign up with! A few people thought my name was Hassan! lol Jamie Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 15:59:22 +-100 From: Hassan Zubairi Subject: [none] Why Joni tribute album? Is she dead? Please.....Joni covers album perhaps but tribute? That's a bit too much like worship Jamie Z - ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 08:25:59 -0700 From: Michael Heath Subject: Re: Hassan Zubairi wrote: > Why Joni tribute album? Is she dead? Please.....Joni covers album perhaps but tribute? That's a bit too much like worship > Jamie Z I have a small altar in my living room with candles, pieces of shiny things, incense and a gilded framed picture of Godess Joni...I chant daily. cul :) On 19/07/07, Sue Cameron wrote: > Suze here, out of lurkdom to answer the following questions: > > 1. When did you sign up to this list/how long have you been here? > > Signed up in December of 1996. > > First person to respond to one of my posts was fellow Michigander Terry M. > > 2. How did you find the list? > > Found the list through an internet search of Joni Mitchell. > > 3. Why did you sign up? (as if it's not obvious....but please be very, very > particular for your own reason/s) > > Signed up so I could meet like minded people and share my love of Joni. Had no friends that were in to her music and basically foisted my love of her on to friends and family. I was thrilled to join the list and exchange emails with Marian, Simon, Jerry, etc. All the old guard (Speaking of which, good to see your post COLIN!!!) > > Jerry, Bill D. did win the writers contest, with not a funny story but a first person narrative of someone who was stranded in a car after a wreck. Excellent writing indeed. > > Cheers! > > SZQ, lister for almost 11 years. > - -- I am a lonely Painter I live in a Box of Paints I'm frightened by the devil But I'm drawn to those ones that 'aint afraid... 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 http://www.jamiezubairi.co.uk Facebook me! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:06:16 EDT From: FMYFL@aol.com Subject: Re: The JMDL... Jean asked : > What year did he pass on.? > Wally Breese passed on February 4, 2000. I never got to meet him in person, but I talked with him on the phone a few times. He was a great man. Jimmy ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:55:18 -0400 From: Jerry Notaro Subject: Re: The JMDL... A Wally thread. How great. Some of us "old farts" forget the new people didn't know him, his accomplishments, and the touching weekend he spent with Joni. One of the most wonderful moments in list history is the moment of silence at the Howling Wolf at Pazfest for Wally's passing while Tiger Bones played on sound system. In fact, the whole Pazfest was one of the greatest times I've ever had filled with dizzying memories. Of all of many successful Paz projects, for me this will be his legacy! Jerry > Jean asked : > >> What year did he pass on.? >> > > Wally Breese passed on February 4, 2000. I never got to meet him in person, > but I talked with him on the phone a few times. He was a great man. > > Jimmy > > > ************************************** > Get a sneak peek of the all-new > AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:22:14 -0400 From: Bob.Muller@Fluor.com Subject: Re: The JMDL... I remember when TTT came out, I posted about a cover story in USA today with a picture. Wally contacted me and asked if I would send him a copy of the article, which of course I was glad to do. After he passed, Jim sent me his cassette tape collection of Joni covers - he had titled it "People Sing Joni". The story & pictures of his time with Joni is one the most moving things I've ever read. Bob NP: Elvis Costello, "Painted From Memory" - ------------------------------------------------------------ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. 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Marion ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:39:09 EDT From: Motitan@aol.com Subject: Re: Wally I too read his interview and an article with Joni. It was very heart warming and she was very kind to him. I also remember reading his interview with David Crosby in which he asked him many questions about Joni. It was all very enlightening. Who here had actually met him? - -Monika ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:43:35 EDT From: FMYFL@aol.com Subject: Re: Wally In a message dated 7/19/2007 11:41:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Motitan@aol.com writes: > Who here had actually met him? > Wally never did attend any of the fests, but I'm sure most of the California crowd met him. The jmdler's that were seat fillers at the taping at PWWAM met him, and you can see Wally in the DVD quite a bit along with Jim Johannson. I know Kakki was there, along with Steve Dulson, Les, Wirly Pearl, Ken Corral, Jill Tamada, Steve & Leslie Mixon, Catherine T. and other folks that are no longer on the list. Jimmy ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:58:04 -0700 (PDT) From: jeannie Subject: Re: The JMDL...Wally The warmth expressed towards Wally is making me cry, as some sort of bitter-sweet release. How close all of you were. I hope we always stay close and that older and newer family members shall stay together 'till death do us part, like Wally. But, I know we'll be together again in heaven, because y'all are all some of the most heart-warming family of friends I've ever met--goodness, truth, and yes, so much beauty, like Joni and her works that have brought us together. Why members that were so close at one point that they actually appeared on Joni-related tapings, are no longer here, I just can't understand. Why would the old listers even leave? Were there certain issues or problems? Well, it's cool and kind that Wally lives on within y'all in such sweet warmth. Viva Wally Breese! jean Bob.Muller@Fluor.com wrote: I remember when TTT came out, I posted about a cover story in USA today with a picture. Wally contacted me and asked if I would send him a copy of the article, which of course I was glad to do. After he passed, Jim sent me his cassette tape collection of Joni covers - he had titled it "People Sing Joni". The story & pictures of his time with Joni is one the most moving things I've ever read. Bob NP: Elvis Costello, "Painted From Memory" - ------------------------------------------------------------ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. 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I have left and come back quite a few times not because of the list itself (although flame wars have flared brightly at times) but because of personal circumstances which limited the time I had to devote to it. I've been lurking because I just barely have time to delete and skim right now. I guess if I'm honest, me believing Joni when she said she had finally retired played into it as well. Just to depressing for me to talk about her when I thought there would never be anything new. I logged back in when I checked the website after a long hiatus and saw that a 3 ring circus going. Anyway. I'm baaaaaaaack! (im)patiently awaiting the new release.... jeannie wrote: > Why members that were so close at one point that they actually appeared on Joni-related tapings, are no longer here, I just can't understand. > > Why would the old listers even leave? > Were there certain issues or problems? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:59:46 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: The JMDL...Wally Wow Phyliss- Where are you? Great to hear from you. Glad you are still with us! Keep an eye on my tour schedule and send me your new info so I can contact you if I come around your way. Love Paz NP-Basin St. Blues-Preservation Hall Jazz Band on stage in Lowell, Ma. Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Jul 19, 2007, at 3:38 PM, Phyliss Ward wrote: Hello old friends. I guess it's time for me to come out of my latest few months of only-joni lurkdom I to answer that question. I was at the taping and actually was able to wangle a spot independently of the JMDL. It was truly a magical evening I will never forget. Nor will I forget the 3 times I've been lucky enough to meet Joni in person as a result of the wonderful people I have met on this list. I have left and come back quite a few times not because of the list itself (although flame wars have flared brightly at times) but because of personal circumstances which limited the time I had to devote to it. I've been lurking because I just barely have time to delete and skim right now. I guess if I'm honest, me believing Joni when she said she had finally retired played into it as well. Just to depressing for me to talk about her when I thought there would never be anything new. I logged back in when I checked the website after a long hiatus and saw that a 3 ring circus going. Anyway. I'm baaaaaaaack! (im)patiently awaiting the new release.... jeannie wrote: > Why members that were so close at one point that they actually > appeared on Joni-related tapings, are no longer here, I just can't > understand. > Why would the old listers even leave? > Were there certain issues or problems? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:17:39 -0400 From: Victor Johnson Subject: Re: The JMDL...Wally Phyliss lives in the Asheville area...we shared some tapas together a few years ago when I was still living up that aways. I miss Asheville and hope to return sometime in the near future. Actually I'm planning on attending a scrabble tournament some friends are hosting in November so perhaps we'll be able to hook up then. Victor NP: Braves and Cardinals, 3-0 Braves On Jul 19, 2007, at 7:59 PM, Michael Paz wrote: > Wow Phyliss- > Where are you? Great to hear from you. Glad you are still with us! > Keep an eye on my tour schedule and send me your new info so I can > contact you if I come around your way. > > Love > > Paz > > NP-Basin St. Blues-Preservation Hall Jazz Band on stage in Lowell, Ma. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:12:20 EDT From: StDoherty@aol.com Subject: Re: onlyJMDL Digest V2007 #213 In regard to our history with the digest: When: Not sure when I signed up but it I'm thinking I got about a decade of digest under my belt (and have been defending Dog Eat Dog for at least eight of those). How: Like many others on the list - I'm sure the newfangledness of the Internet and having the ability to type in Joni's name and finding links is what actually connected me to the list. Why: I didn't think I had a choice. How could one not sign up? My friends and acquaintances always associated me with Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and most all the "sensitive singer songwriters" -- and since that was one of the least offensive parts of my personality - I cultivated it. My wife was recently asked by one of her friend's daughter (who's about 25 years old) how we met. She told her that I used to wear a Joni Mitchell T-shirt and she thought that was cool and made it a point to meet me. (Oh how I wish I still had that shirt - I wore it out ... really wore it out.) My wife then told her I still loved Joni as much now as I did then. The young woman replied "Joni Mitchell - that's an unusual shirt for a boy to wear ... but if Tim's been in love for thirty years with another woman it's good that it was Joni Mitchell. You made the right choice." But really, having a group of people who not only understood her music but genuinely knew it and loved it made me feel at home. Many would say ... oh yeah I like Joni Mitchell, but only know Taxi or Help Me - at least in the 90s. In the 70's and early 80's the people I hung out with really did know her better. I don't post much, but I read the digest every day. And finally, while this seldom poster is pouring his heart out ... let me reveal the Tim paradox: I love Joni. I love making compilations and have made about approximately 1,456,908 of them. I never put Joni on one - that is - except my running mix ... which includes DJ's Reckless D (my all time favorite - - bar none- song to run to). Thanks to all on the list for years of enjoyment, great musical advice and interesting thoughts. Tim Doherty ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:38:37 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: The JMDL... Thanks Jerry. Very sweet, but I am sure it was all just the company we keep and I am just a mere conduit thru which many good things pass. Jack Neilson named me the conduit. It was 1 year ago today that Jack passed thru to the great beyond. For those who have not hear his music please check out his website at www.jackneilson.com or cdbaby. com/jack neilson he official date of death was 7/21/07, but we think he died sometime the night of the 19th when he was house sitting for some friends. I have alot of funny memories of him at Pazfest. Thanks again Jerry. I love you Jack! Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band cell-504-382-0343 http://www.preservationhall.com On Jul 19, 2007, at 6:55 AM, Jerry Notaro wrote: A Wally thread. How great. Some of us "old farts" forget the new people didn't know him, his accomplishments, and the touching weekend he spent with Joni. One of the most wonderful moments in list history is the moment of silence at the Howling Wolf at Pazfest for Wally's passing while Tiger Bones played on sound system. In fact, the whole Pazfest was one of the greatest times I've ever had filled with dizzying memories. Of all of many successful Paz projects, for me this will be his legacy! Jerry > Jean asked : > >> What year did he pass on.? >> > > Wally Breese passed on February 4, 2000. I never got to meet him > in person, > but I talked with him on the phone a few times. He was a great man. > > Jimmy > > > ************************************** > Get a sneak peek of the all-new > AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2007 #215 ********************************* ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe ------- Siquomb, isn't she? 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