Re: SJMC "Sweet" Baby James?

[Franklin Shea]

 > Franklin> James is exaggerating a wee bit here. He's

 actually written the same four (OK, maybe six) songs

150 times. The problem is that  only the ORIGINAL four
to six of them were worthy of recognition >

Jenny responded>The poster child for musical innovation, James is not.
 But, if you're saying JT wrote only 4-6 songs worthy
of recognition, I have to disagree.

Now he "jumped the shark" (hee hee), with the release
of Flag, but prior to that wrote lots of great songs
and had 2 nearly perfect albums with Mud Slide... and
JT.

Yes he earns his bread and butter on a few precious
and not-so-precious hits - and it is a dismal
experience to see him in concert and be surrounded by
people who only want to hear songs off his greatest
hits - but he has made his mark as a songwriter -- not
pushing the boundaries or making waves, but by writing
little gems that have their place in the soundtracks
of many of our lives (sounds like a bad hallmark, I
know, but it is true).

Franklin> An undying JT fan I'm obviously not...and I stand by my "personal" assessments; but I'm sure he'd be wonderful dinner company - just imagine the stories he could tell spanning a thirty year period. I also think he is a VERY underrated acoustic guitar picker. In short, I've got nothing against James, his successes, his career, his financial windfalls. Not in the least. Seems to me that it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. I can understand and appreciate that he's been contributed musical blessings in yours, as well as many others lives Jenny. I did think some of my "opinions" might garner a little disagreement - some more honest and considerate than others.

As always Jenny, your response was the picture of composure, grace and consideration. But, then again - what else would I expect from one such as you? ;)

Franklin
NP Rod Stewart "Every Picture Tells a Story" at least 4/5ths "filler-free". Classic, original, groundbreaking sound and songs. Who hasn't loved a "Maggie"?
Ron Woods! Now can that guy play acoustic/electric/slide in an original way or what - almost - and I emphasize ALMOST - the Ry Cooder of England.