Evian Wrote:
I was wondering if anyone jumped on the Joni train with albums that we always argue
over -- namely, WTRF, DED, CMIARS, and let's throw TTT in there as well.
Coyote Now:
I originally jumped on Joni's train with MOA. I fell in love with that 8track and
backed up just one to C&S. Bought everything she did from there through Mingus. Then
I stopped. In fact, I threw Mingus out or sold it at a garage sale or something. She
lost me. It just didn't mesh with my then affection for Haircut 100, Retha, Stones,
Duran and other such 1980s *edgy* stuff to which I was swooning.
One day, about 1988 or so, I was listening to *The Wave* our then brand new local
jazz/new age/light rock/whatever station here in LA. They announced the song just
played was by Joni Mitchell. I had totally lost touch with her and was actually
surprised she was still recordin. I actually liked the song. I called the station
and they told me it was Ethiopia, from her 1985 album, DED. I bought DED the next day
and till today it remains my favorite.
I've stayed with Joni since then, buying everything as it was released. In fact, I
even bought all the old stuff, but remain most loyal to the "middle period." So, I
guess I jumped back on Joni's train through DED.
No regrets,
Coyote Rick
