From: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2010 #161 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 Saturday, June 12 2010 Volume 2010 : Number 161 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: JT & Carole King - VLJC [Maggie McNally ] Reposting - JT & Carole King - VLJC [Gerald Notaro ] Re: Reposting - JT & Carole King - VLJC [Maggie McNally ] Re: Our Website now veering off topic ["Cassy" ] Re: JT & Carole King - VLJC ["Jim L'Hommedieu" Subject: Re: JT & Carole King - VLJC You're forgiven, Jerry, as this was delightful to read no matter. Is it posted on-line somewhere? It would be nice to read it without the strange marks and line breaks. Maggie - -------------------------------------------------- From: "Gerald Notaro" Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:24 AM To: "Joni List" Subject: Re: JT & Carole King - VLJC > Sorry my review posted so weird :-( > > Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:54:25 -0400 From: Gerald Notaro Subject: Reposting - JT & Carole King - VLJC OK. Trying again. I am posting in plain test. TROUBADOUR TOUR DE FORCE: JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING Sunday night in front of a packed St Pete Times forum James Taylor and Carole King both singer songwriters from the 70s mesmerized the crowd of almost 17,000 fans with an arsenal of timeless songs and delivered a stunning exquisite concert event. The beginnings of this tour originated back in 2007 when the two performers reunited and played the legendary Troubadour Club in LA for their 40th anniversary. The club is synonymous with the LA sound and a birthplace to so many of Laurel Canyons earthy acoustic performers (Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell) and also helped launched the careers of James Taylor and Carole King. The concert was recorded and released on DVD that inspired this concert tour. The setting was a small club vibe with a large circular stage in the center of the Forum. The circular all white stage would actually slowly rotate during the show so you would get different views of the concert performance. At one point you might have the drummer in your sites and then Carole King and James Taylor would come spinning round. It made for an entertaining set design. Also as each song would play visuals from their past would be shown on the huge LCD screens above the band sometimes showing each band member in old black and white pics from the early 1970s. And there were also small nightclub tables placed around the stage with lamps that brought a sense of intimacy to the huge forum. The band all walked out together from the back of the Forum and strolled straight through the crowd as they roared with approval. (a charming nod to how it was probably done at the Troubadour back in its heyday) As they made there way to the stage it became apparent that James Taylor was going to be the witty and funny emcee of the night. He thanked he crowd hey welcome we had to be here, but you didnt so thanks for coming. We could have played, but if you werent here something would have been missing After the laughter subsided he then hushed the whole Forum with the first song of the night the intimate and beautiful Something In The Way She Moves and his silky smooth voice and romantic lyrics brought everyone back to their youth. I for one was lost in the moment just as I was as a little boy growing up in North Carolina watching my older brother George mastering JT songs in our basement den. James Taylors music was always playing in our household and on the car radio AM stations of my youth and in North Carolina he was a musical hero. (Taylor was raised in Chapel Hill, NC specifically Morgan Creek) Listening now his voice was more mature, but he still had the same sensitivity that draws you deep into his music especially his confessional yet poetic lyrics. Next up was Carole King launching into So Far Away off of her 1971 groundbreaking Tapestry album. The backing band consisted of the all original line up aka the section which included Leland Sklar on bass, Russell Kunkel on drums and the man who actually brought JT and Carole King together Danny Kootch Kortchmar. This all- star line up influenced the sound of 1970s rock just as much as the songwriters themselves. During the song Sklars bass runs were a perfect compliment to Kings lonely One more song about moving along the highway melodic lyrics. With his trademark long white beard he looked like he was straight out of Lord of The Rings , but his strong melodic bass lines were essential to the songs groove .Next up was Machine Gun Kelly an obscure song from Mudslide Slim one of my favorites which JT wrote with Danny Kortchmar. The song had a bluesy swampy edge and let the band stretch out as a unit. Kootch was in full command as his subtle southern licks and stinging leads echoed the forum and showed the bands rock edge. Carolina on My Mind was next with the screen showing a black and white photo of a young James at around 18 years old playing a banjo as colored leaves flew across the screen. Im sure he has played all these songs countless times, but it was as if he was playing them for the very first time. Ive seen him many times before, but this night he actually brought a fresh approach to his mellow folky- ballads and I couldnt help but reminisce about learning to master the song myself as a young boy. Carole Kings Way Over Yonder was a wonder of song A gospel soul piece that had king reaching for huge soulful notes and nailing them thus achieving a standing ovation her first of many for the night. Next up King strapped on an acoustic guitar and they launched into Smackwater Jack that had the crowd clapping along and King thrashing around on acoustic guitar with her curly blonde locks . Most of the night their genuine affection for the crowd and actually each other was palpable. They had energy and amazing charisma and their reaching out to the crowd resonated with everyone and never felt forced. One of the coolest things was watching the two stars backing each other up on familiar songs sometimes singing backing harmonies or just playing acoustic guitar or piano. During Country Roads James ended the song telling the crowd to Put your hands up over and over again climaxing the song into a fantastic conclusion with the crowds hands way up over their heads. On and on the 1970s Jukebox of timeless classic songs played on Sweet Seasons, Mexico, Long Ago and Far Away, Sweet baby James, Youre Beautiful and then during Shower the People Taylor let his background singer Arnold McCuller take over the ending lead and he stole the spotlight. His soulful riffs had the crowd on their feet and Taylor even quipped he sounded good, maybe a little too good. That sort of self-effacing humor was the norm for Taylor who came across as genuine as apple pie. You Make me Feel Like A Natural Woman had King flirting with lead guitar player Kootch in a sexy one on one call and response vocal guitar exchange and again she earned a standing ovation for a song that is forever etched in Americas consciousness. On the more upbeat numbers they were both dancing and wiggling around like teenagers showing no signs of age although they are both in their 60s! King in particular was like an uncaged bird dancing and then thrashing her blond locks sometimes holding hands with James or teasing the other band members. She was simply amazing! I couldnt believe how excited she was to play and how hard she tried to bring it. At 68 years old her vocal prowess was incredible and her ease with James made the concert just flow. At one point as they were perched on two stools playing and singing together and King rested her face onto JTs shoulder and she actually seemed to tear up after the song was over. With Taylor singing backing harmonies on Kings classic Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow covered by the Shirelles the emotional connection of the song and the performers was simply magical. Steam Roller Blues showcased Kootch and Taylors enthusiasm for the blues from as far back as their first band The Flying Machine and then Its Too Late had Carole King stretching out mid song on a smokey jazzy piano sequence before coming back to the familiar melody with Kootch adding his trademark guitar licksFire and Rain showcased Russ Kunkels drum technique of playing the toms with brushes that accented the songs intensity and I Feel the Earth Move had everyone standing up and dancing with enthusiasm and I was surprised how this huge Forum was actually now transformed into an intimate small club and we were all back in time witnessing the birth of this new acoustic singer-songwriter sound. As the hits got bigger and bigger eventually the 2 hour musical journey climaxed into Youve Got a Friend a song written By Carole King with James on guitar and then subsequently covered by James Taylor himself evoked the strong bond between these two performers. They both are a remarkable testament to a musical sound that is lost in todays world of lip-synching no talents and choreographed dance moves. Their relationship together shows their mutual admiration and a strong friendship. Theyll take your soul if you let them, but dont you let them everyone sang in unison and evokes their love and affection for each other, The show was a triumph and I for one feel the same way about them the next time they come through town: In Winter or Spring, Summer or Fall Ill come running to see them again . (RV) SETLIST Something In The Way She Moves So Far Away Machine Gun Kelly Carolina In My Mind Way Over Yonder Smackwater Jack Country Road Sweet Seasons Mexico Song of Long Ago Long Ago And Far Away Youre Beautiful Shower The People (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Your Smiling Face Crying In The Rain Chains Sweet Baby James Jazzman Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow Steamroller Blues Its Too Late Fire & Rain I Feel the Earth Move Youve Got A Friend Up On The Roof How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) The Loco-motion Jerry On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 9:29 AM, Maggie McNally wrote: > > You're forgiven, Jerry, as this was delightful to read no matter. Is > it posted on-line somewhere? It would be nice to read it without the strange > marks and line breaks. > > Maggie > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Gerald Notaro" > > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:24 AM > To: "Joni List" > > Subject: Re: JT & Carole King - VLJC > > > Sorry my review posted > so weird :-( > > > > Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:18:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Maggie McNally Subject: Re: Reposting - JT & Carole King - VLJC Muuuuuch better!B Thanks a million ________________________________ From: Gerald Notaro To: Maggie McNally Cc: JMDL Sent: Fri, June 11, 2010 9:54:25 AM Subject: Reposting - JT & Carole King - VLJC OK. Trying again. I am posting in plain test. TROUBADOUR TOUR DE FORCE: JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING Sunday night in front of a packed St Pete Times forum James Taylor and Carole King both singer songwriters from the 70bs mesmerized the crowd of almost 17,000 fans with an arsenal of timeless songs and delivered a stunning exquisite concert event. The beginnings of this tour originated back in 2007 when the two performers reunited and played the legendary bTroubadour Clubb in LA for their 40th anniversary. The club is synonymous with the LA sound and a birthplace to so many of Laurel Canyons earthy acoustic performers (Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell) and also helped launched the careers of James Taylor and Carole King. The concert was recorded and released on DVD that inspired this concert tour. The setting was a small club vibe with a large circular stage in the center of the Forum. The circular all white stage would actually slowly rotate during the show so you would get different views of the concert performance. At one point you might have the drummer in your sites and then Carole King and James Taylor would come spinning round. It made for an entertaining set design. Also as each song would play visuals from their past would be shown on the huge LCD screens above the band sometimes showing each band member in old black and white pics from the early 1970s. And there were also small nightclub tables placed around the stage with lamps that brought a sense of intimacy to the huge forum. The band all walked out together from the back of the Forum and strolled straight through the crowd as they roared with approval.B (a charming nod to how it was probably done at the Troubadour back in its heyday) As they made there way to the stage it became apparent that James Taylor was going to be the witty and funny emcee of the night. He thanked he crowd bhey welcome we had to be here, but you didnbt so thanks for coming. We could have played, but if you werenbt here something would have been missingb After the laughter subsided he then hushed the whole Forum with the first song of the night the intimate and beautiful bSomething In The Way She Movesb and his silky smooth voice and romantic lyrics brought everyone back to their youth. I for one was lost in the moment just as I was as a little boy growing up in North Carolina watching my older brother George mastering JT songs in our basement den. James Taylorbs music was always playing in our household and on the car radio AM stations of my youth and in North Carolina he was a musical hero. (Taylor was raised in Chapel Hill, NC specifically Morgan Creek) Listening now his voice was more mature, but he still had the same sensitivity that draws you deep into his music especially his confessional yet poetic lyrics. Next up was Carole King launching into bSo Far Awayb off of her 1971 groundbreaking bTapestryb album. The backing band consisted of the all original line up aka bthe sectionb which included Leland Sklar on bass, Russell Kunkel on drums and the man who actually brought JT and Carole King together Danny bKootchb Kortchmar. This all- star line up influenced the sound of 1970bs rock just as much as the songwriters themselves. During the song Sklars bass runs were a perfect compliment to Kings lonelyB bOne more song about moving along the highwayb melodic lyrics. With his trademark long white beard he looked like he was straight out of Lord of The Rings , but his strong melodic bass lines were essential to the songs groove .Next up was bMachine Gun Kellyb an obscure song from bMudslide Slimb one of my favorites which JT wrote with Danny Kortchmar. The song had a bluesy swampy edge and let the band stretch out as a unit. bKootchb was in full command as his subtle southern licks and stinging leads echoed the forum and showed the bands rock edge. bCarolina on My Mindb was next with the screen showing a black and white photo of a young James at around 18 years old playing a banjo as colored leaves flew across the screen. Ibm sure he has played all these songs countless times, but it was as if he was playing them for the very first time. Ibve seen him many times before, but this night he actually brought a fresh approach to his mellow folky- ballads and I couldnbt help but reminisce about learning to master the song myself as a young boy. Carole Kings bWay Over Yonderb was a wonder of song A gospel soul piece that had king reaching for huge soulful notes and nailing them thus achieving a standing ovation her first of many for the night. Next up King strapped on an acoustic guitar and they launched into bSmackwater Jackb that had the crowd clapping along and King thrashing around on acoustic guitar with her curly blonde locks . Most of the night their genuine affection for the crowd and actually each other was palpable. They had energy and amazing charisma and their reaching bout to the crowd resonated with everyone and never felt forced. One of the coolest things was watching the two stars backing each other up on familiar songs sometimes singing backing harmonies or just playing acoustic guitar or piano. During bCountry Roadsb James ended the song telling the crowd to bPut your hands upb over and over again climaxing the song into a fantastic conclusion with the crowds hands way up over their heads. On and on the 1970bs Jukebox of timeless classic songs played on b&bSweet Seasonsb, bMexicob, bLong Ago and Far Awayb, bSweet baby Jamesb, bYoubre Beautifulb and then during bShower the Peopleb Taylor let his background singer Arnold McCuller take over the ending lead and he stole the spotlight. His soulful riffs had the crowd on their feet and Taylor even quipped bhe sounded good, maybe a little too goodb. That sort of self-effacing humor was the norm for Taylor who came across as genuine as apple pie. bYou Make me Feel Like A Natural Womanb had King flirting with lead guitar player bKootchb in a sexy one on one call and response vocal guitar exchange and again she earned a standing ovation for a song that is forever etched in Americabs consciousness. On the more upbeat numbers they were both dancing and wiggling around like teenagers showing no signs of age although they are both in their 60bs! King in particular was like an uncaged bird dancing and then thrashing her blond locks sometimes holding hands with James or teasing the other band members. She was simply amazing! I couldnbt believe how excited she was to play and how hard she tried to bbring itb. At 68 years old her vocal prowess was incredible and her ease with James made the concert just flow. At one point as they were perched on two stools playing and singing together and King rested her face onto JTbs shoulder and she actually seemed to tear up after the song was over. With Taylor singing backing harmonies on Kings classic bWill You Still Love Me Tomorrowb covered by the Shirelles the emotional connection of the song and the performers was simply magical. Steam Roller Blues showcased bKootchb and Taylors enthusiasm for the blues from as far back as their first band bThe Flying Machineb and then bIts Too Lateb had Carole King stretching out mid song on a smokey jazzy piano sequence before coming back to the familiar melody with bKootchb adding his trademark guitar licksb&bFire and Rainb showcased Russ Kunkels drum technique of playing the toms with brushes that accented the songs intensity andB bI Feel the Earth Moveb had everyone standing up and dancing with enthusiasm and I was surprised how this huge Forum was actually now transformed into an intimate small club and we were all back in time witnessing the birth of this new acoustic singer-songwriter sound. As the hits got bigger and bigger eventually the 2 hour musical journey climaxedB into bYoubve Got a FriendbB a song written By Carole King with James on guitar and then subsequently covered by James Taylor himself evoked the strong bond between these two performers. They both are a remarkable testament to a musical sound that is lost in todaybs world of lip-synching no talents and choreographed dance moves.B Their relationship together shows their mutual admiration and a strong friendship. bTheybll take your soul if you let them, but donbt you let themb everyone sang in unison and evokes their love and affection for each other,B The show was a triumph and I for one feel the same way about them the next time they come through town: In WinterB or Spring, Summer orB Fall bIbll come running to see them againb . (RV) SETLIST Something In The Way She Moves So Far Away Machine Gun Kelly Carolina In My Mind Way Over Yonder Smackwater Jack Country Road Sweet Seasons Mexico Song of Long Ago Long Ago And Far Away Youbre Beautiful Shower The People (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Your Smiling Face Crying In The Rain Chains Sweet Baby James Jazzman Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow Steamroller Blues Itbs Too Late Fire & Rain I Feel the Earth Move Youbve Got A Friend Up On The Roof How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) The Loco-motion Jerry On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 9:29 AM, Maggie McNally wrote: > > You're forgiven, Jerry, as this was delightful to read no matter. B Is > it posted on-line somewhere? B It would be nice to read it without the strange > marks and line breaks. > > Maggie > > - -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Gerald Notaro" > > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:24 AM > To: "Joni List" > > Subject: Re: JT & Carole King - VLJC > > > Sorry my review posted > so weird :-( > > > > Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:58:14 +0200 From: "Laurent Olszer" Subject: JT & Carole King - VLJC Several recent shows have been posted on bittorrent sites (dimeadozen), should someone want to listen after reading the review Laurent ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:33:15 -0700 From: "Cassy" Subject: Re: Our Website now veering off topic From: "Corey Blake" <<< (And as if to poke me in the eye, Twitter seems to be down right now. Rightly deserved.) >>> Twitter... yes it's "now" it's aimed at what I call the "short-attention span theater crowd." So many of the next generation need to have news or information delivered in short bursts and tweeting is perfect for that. It's also how I keep track of some of my busier friends and family. Personally I don't tweet about my life but I do have an account. warmly, Cassy ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:56:08 -0400 From: "Jim L'Hommedieu" Subject: Re: JT & Carole King - VLJC Jerry, thanks for posting the review of the joint concert with Carole King and James Taylor. At one time, I was a pretty big fan of Carole King. I think it wore off after "Really Rosie". But I have all of James Taylor's studio albums, some on LP and some on both CD and LP. I've seen James perform many times but King seemed to be reclusive back then. I'm glad she's performing now. Jim L'Hommedieu ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:15:13 -0400 From: "Jim L'Hommedieu" Subject: Yet another example, JC this time Joni said, >He sees the cars as sets of waves >Sequences of mass and space Jim L ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2010 #161 ********************************* ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe