Oy! Just remembered -- it was the Rolling Stone Article this month. Found at http://www.jmdl.com/articles/view.cfm?id=1033. Here is what she said:
Q: You're such a distinctive vocalist. Are you still influenced by other people? A: Rerecording "Chinese Cafe" for Travelogue, I just couldn't find the pocket in the performance, the character. The character was almost right, but there was something missing for me to deliver that particular song with sincerity, and I tried to think of a role model. I tried to imagine an actress delivering those lines spoken, and I couldn't think of a female. You know who I ended up thinking of? Jimmy Stewart. Because no matter how impassioned or angry Jimmy got, he always seemed to be on his center. He never was melodramatic. He was always light, even when he was heavy. Ron P.S. I think this Jimmy S. has passed away! ;) | and now me: | | wowour very own Jimmy Stewart!!!!!, I had NO idea Joni wrote thought of you Jimmy,while she was working on Travelogue...you've been holding out on us again..first Lily now Joni.. | | tres cool ;) | | Mags
