In a message dated 10/30/00 4:35:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Obviously I've taken two extremes, and he is still capable of writing some >good songs! Nash and Crosby have not "deteriorated" as much IMO, and Crosby >in particular is still writing some good stuff. >I guess it comes back to one of the other reasons I love Joni so much. >The lyrics are as strong and meaningful as they were 30 years ago. I do understand why many folks connect primarily with the lyrics in a song. But for me songs are music, and none of the writers we've mentioned here, including, I'm afraid, Joni, write music as inspired and interesting and moving as they once did many years ago. In my less than humble opinion, of course. -Fred Simon
