Bonjour emily,
Hmmm. I agree that at first I found it vaguely disturbing. Listing all of
those names _seems_ like we're revisiting that insulting Rolling Stone
article but no one has attached a negative connotation to it.
On the other hand, if it was Carly's list instead, would it be insulting to
note that Carly's debut album was pre-James, while "Hotcakes" was not?
No, it must mean something different when we're talking about Joni's case.
We're not mocking Joni with the list, although it's a very unusual list.
Seeing the names reminds me that James' guitar playing influenced the sound
of "Blue" and Larry influenced "Hejira", and I prefer to leave it at that-
as another useful tool to facilitate pondering her catalog, her prolific
nature, and her many musical collaborators. (I wouldn't have the list in my
hands when interviewing her though! It might be a little explosive for
that.)
There is no name-calling in the post. There are no accusations. I hope we
can conduct this thread delicately and respectfully or I'll have to defend
the lady's honor. :) Maybe we can sneak it past Paz as he seems to crave
controversy lately...... (Michael, be NICE!)
emily said,
[[hi marcel. i wanted to comment on that long list of
joni's lovers/boyfriends/companions that you posted. although
you wrote that you "have to caution" that there may be
no link between each person and the work of art listed
next to HIM, i'm still troubled despite this "cautioning."]]
Lama
"Still she stays with a love of SOME kind.
It's the lady's choice."
