Andrew wrote: > Whenever one of Joni's songs has made itself truly > known to me, it's always the result of some real-life > drama in my own life mirroring the themes of the song > in question. > . I only began exploring her > work 10 years ago, at the age of 16, and little by > little her songs unravel their mysteries to me as I > grow and learn and live. > > Joni's gift to the world is her understanding and > articulation of life. She has been a remarkable guide > to me, as she has to others, no doubt. She doesn't > have all the answers, but her constant questioning is > the key to her breadth of knowledge, and her > incredible wisdom. > Hey Andrew, You're not alone in this. By some strange coincidence, I experienced the real-life dramas you're referring to at the same time as I first listened to particular albums (Hejira when I was 17, Mingus, DED). Now I guess I should listen to the ones I didn't get way back to see whether my personal growth enables me to get the message now. Thanks for your post.
Laurent
