Hey Bob, I'll give you a spit cup :~) Thanks again for another wonderful Joni's cover CD's. I've been listening to it all weekend. I've realized that not only do I love all these covers and the hard work you do, but your reviews of the songs are accurate and funny as Hell!!!!
Just a few comments: <8. Carl Verheyen - Cactus Tree: Carl's an ace session guitarist and also a luthier in his own right. This is a gorgeous electric-guitar instrumental and one of my favorite tracks on this volume. Great player, great song - what more do you need?> Not only is Cactus Tree one of my favorite songs, but this guy does a fantastic arrangement of the song. Truly brilliant!!! <12. BB Gabor - Big Yellow Taxi: I REALLY dig this one, Canadian new wave from the 80's. Gabor starts in one groove, and then changes in the middle and rocks out with it. VERY unique!> I've heard the zillion covers of BYT, but it is so nice to hear it played in such a totally different way. GREAT!!!! <13. Bill Comeau - Both Sides Now: Simply dreadful. Makes you want to grab the guitar and smash it into splinters ala Animal House. This guy has the wimpiest voice in history, I'll bet even tiny Nikki could take him in a fair fight.> This songs like Andy Williams got castrated LOL. You're so right! This is the wimpiest voice in history. How campy! <18. David Syme - Both Sides Now: Solo piano, could be your kid playing at a recital, although if it was you'd probably pay closer attention then you will to this.> I think David Syme *was* playing this for piano 101. It is sooooo bad it makes me laugh. Again Mr. Muller, thanks for all your hard work, and for the rest of you people: Get this CD or I'll slap you! Jimmy 21. Jennifer Hollywood - River: Another Dressed to Kill track, so you don't really know if "Jennifer Hollywood" is a real name or not, but it's hard to mess up 'River', and this one sticks pretty close to the original recipe. Bob
