Paz wrote:
> Hello Gang-
> Music Junkie Central here. My friend Eric Johnson is out on tour with
> his new band Alien Love Child supporting their new release. If you are NOT
> hip to his stuff, you REALLY ought to check it out. He is one of the MOST
> amazing guitar players in the universe and he's writing is excellent. I
love
> his voice and he is a wonderful person. He is way into Joni Mitchell as
> well. With those kinda credentials how can you go wrong???
I have a video of Carole King made in 1982 - a concert she gave that was
obviously made for TV (called "One to One" made just after her "One to One"
album, also released in 1982), and she had Eric Johnson on lead guitar -
sort of a shy looking guy who looks about 18 in the video - he was reluctant
to come forward for a bow after an incredible guitar solo! I'm not sure how
old he is now, but he was certainly impressive back then. I'm assuming it's
the same guy, and if he's improved since then, I would definitely recommend
seeing him!
Actually this concert is well worth seeing, if you ever come across a copy.
The music is interspersed with interviews with King about various songs
she's written (with and without Goffin) and traces her history quite well.
She mentions the Mud Slide Slim album, which was recorded at the same time
as Tapestry, and that it felt like they were making one album, since she
plays piano on most of James Taylor's tracks, and he plays guitar some of
hers. And of course there's the Mitchell-Taylor Boy-Girl Choir (even though
this is NJC, there had to be some Joni content)!
Hell
NP: The cat, who has pulled all the towels off the towel rail, and is now
attempting to prevent me from typing by lying in front of the keyboard.
Very helpful.
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