....Madonna. In fairness, she did play the cowbell on that album Well, that settles the Joni-Madonna argument right there, doesn't, it (sarcasm). You decide which way. Borderline is one of Madonna's weaker songs anyway. The more recent stuff (Ray of Light particularly) is much better. As for the influence comparison, clearly Joni is more influential on music and Madonna is more influential on popular culture. The two can't really be compared. I hate to say it, but Joni is only ragging on Madonna because Joni envious of Madonna's commercial success. True, Madonna is only modestly talented but I hardly think she's a totally manufactured phenomenon (ambitious and calculated, yes). Now if we want to talk about a singer who is 99% a creation of her own hype machine, I have three words for you to consider: "Superstar Faith Hill."
Bryan
