Jerry-
Yah, the Universal aspect of "I Shall Be Released" is undeniable! Joni
hasn't really made something suitable to close JoniFests with, for example.
You know- the moment where the theatrical intuition tells you that everyone
should get up and sing one song together- an anthem with many verses that
brings everyone together. "I Shall Be Released" is certainly that. Great
point.
Lama
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Notaro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Jim L'Hommedieu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "_JMDL - June 98" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: The Top Prize
>
>
> Jim L'Hommedieu wrote:
>
> > Clearly the race for 'best singer-songwriter' is between Bobby and Joni.
> > Did Dylan ever write ANYTHING as good as the "Last Time I Saw Richard"?
I
> > don't think so. I know Bob was more Influential by far. I also think
that
> > sometimes the Student (Joni) surpasses the skills of the Teacher (Bob
> > Dylan). For me, Joni is THE best. Others?
>
> Not quite a fair comparison. Both are the best at what they do. The Last
Time
> I Saw Richard is as intimate and emotional and involving as I Shall Be
> Released is universal. Both are brilliant and works of unquestioned
genuis.
>
> Jerry
>
> Charlie Mingus - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (so heartbreaking beautiful)
>
>
