Richard Rice wrote:
> I refuse to believe the finest of her music ended with Hejira.
I couldn't agree with you more.
> Do I think Joan's peak is behind her? Actually, I do. Not behind her in
> the sense of quality, just that I can't picture her putting out 3 or 4
> more original recordings at this stage in her life.
I couldn't agree with you less. At least I hope you're wrong. Joni is a
pioneer at her craft. Whatever she does will set the precedent for all that
follow. I see no reason why Joni should become stifled by age. Haven't you
ever seen Harold & Maude? Ruth Gordon is a regular spitfire in that
vehicle. If your not listening to Jimmy Scott, you're missing out. He's
kissin' 80, at least, and his new release is incredible. As long as Joni
has the ability to just whisper the line "something's lost, but something's
gained in living every day," I plan to be there to hear it again. Perhaps
Joni will rework her lyrics to fit the stage of her life "There is the hope
and the hopelessness I've witnessed 90 years." Better yet, maybe she will
have something new to say. You know those old people say the damnedest
things sometimes. I can't wait!!!
> . -Thank god Joni's NOT on the list. She'd take our top 10 as
> fightin' words.
Thank God "god's" not on the list. I love the way you capitalize Joni, but
not God. You're not only a major Joni Mitchell fan, but you demonstrate a
complete lack of fear. We need that on the list :-D
Byron
