Jim's very long essay on the Jungle Line is possibly the best analysis of
any of Joni's work I've read here on the Line. (No offence to anyone else).
Streaming with a ritual of sound advice. Now Jim, can I say I've never found
Dancing Clown quite as accessible as the other material on CMIARS and could
you enlighten us on that one? Just joking. Number One, Lead Balloon, Dancing
Clown, Flat Tyres and all those of that style ....... well, they leave me
cold if not cringing. The band plugs in again. Whereas, Free Man, This
Flight, In France, Good Friends. Up-beat authentic Joni seems to say more
with less. Compete with the fans for the rock and roll man. Hands up all
those for The Jungle Line. Hands up all those for Dancing Clown. Twins of
spirit no matter which route home we take.
Willy the Shake
