Kate wrote:
> TA DA, c Karma & Leslie M win this round! Yes, that is >what I heard--That
Blue was about Graham. Suprised me, >but thinking about it, it makes some
sense.
> In Willy she is saying that he is the one reluctant to live with >her ("he
says he'd love to live with me but for an ancient >injury" so like you, the
line "crown & anchor me" seemed to >fit that same relationship.
I would have never guessed it was about Graham, either - and also think that
on the surface it seems more to fit James Taylor or Crosby. But thinking
about it, it does make sense to me now and also confirms a few intutions
I've had, but which I hesitate to say on the list because I'm weary of the
offlist flames I've been getting for daring to discuss Joni's lyrics as if
she is a real person.
> I don't know if Graham ever had a drug problem, I don't think >he did. He
sure stood by Croz when he was in trouble & tried >everything to help him.
Graham's support and loyal friendship to Crosby throughout his trials and
tribulations has been well-documented. From my understanding, Graham did
drugs but never had a problem with them, but he was surrounded by many who
did, and especially put in a lot of time trying to get Crosby off them.
I've mentioned this before, but it may relate to the song Blue if you think
about it - the CSNY biographphy, Graham takes the responsibility for the
ending of his relationship with Joni. He claims that he was off too much
with the boys and touring with CSN and did not put as much time and devotion
into the relationship as he should have. "Crown" = make me first in your
life, and "anchor" = be a stabilizing influence for me, be my rock.
Kakki
