In a message dated 4/3/2003 11:18:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> It's strange to find yourself wanting for Joni to get the recognition she > deserves, while selfishly wanting it to remain utterly private. Anyone > else > feel this way? > Ken > I know what you mean Ken. I tell everyone how great Joni is, yet I feel like I have a bond with her. She's *my* Joni, and I'm her biggest fan. Long ago I felt sort of this way about Bette Midler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Franks, Chaka Khan, and a few others who got very little airplay at first. I felt they were my own personal artists until the rest of the world caught on. They're definitely not in the same category as Joni, but I enjoyed them more when they weren't as well known. After second thought, I guess since I've felt this way about Joni for sooooooo many years, maybe I wouldn't mind if I shared Joni with the rest of the world. She's certainly paid her dues. Jimmy
