Wow! There are so many Joni-content threads to comment on - I'll probably
drop a few...
Song for Sharon - I was thinking about the line "I've still got my eyes on
the land and the
sky" which I've often puzzled over. I think she's referring to being on the
road and precisely the image from the song book for Hejira. (I forget if
it's on the CD booklet anywhere.) The image shows just land, including the
road ahead, and sky. I think she's saying that that's all she sees. And, no,
I don't think the song refers to her wanting to have an affair with Sharon's
husband. She's just "restless for home and routine."
WTRF - I like WTRF. A lot, actually. It's interesting too because Joni sings
actually HAPPY love songs on it! For me, it kind of fills a Joni void
because there were times before WTRF when I was happy and didn't have a Joni
song to listen to for the occasion... Of course, if it were me, I'd just go
to the bank, withdraw whatever money necessary, and buy whatever Joni I
didn't have...
LIS - no, I don't think the line "Oh baby, I can't seem to make it with you
socially" ruins the song at all. BUT it does need the relative sparseness of
the following line "There's this reef around me" to complete the thought
literally, musically, and rhythmically.
Bob Dylan - Am I the only songwriter who doesn't worship the ground his
bobness walks on? He can't hold a candle to Joni. (IMnsHO)
Anaconda - I agree with what's becoming consensus - that the "tequila
anaconda" incident is just an example of how much she's willing to reveal.
And, btw, DJRD is probably my least favorite Joni album. It's the only one I
never just put on and play, although I really like the title song, Jericho,
Otis and Marlena, and Off Night Back Street. I think it could have been
edited into one album.
running for cover too - move over Randy!
lots of love
Anne
