Bloodlines Mailing List archives May 19-21, 1997
from the John Stewart email list
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bloodlines-digest Wednesday, May 21 1997 Volume 01 : Number 002
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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997
From: Kurt von Zumwalt <nnacorpcommb@earthlink.net>
Subject: Santa Barbara Info?
Does anyone have any details on the June 28 show in Santa Barbara? Is
JS part of a larger line-up since it's a "benefit" show? Also curious
as to what "Jodi House" is. At this point I'm assuming the venue
Victoria Hall is on the UCSB campus.
Except for my intro, I've been quiet since I joined the list last
February as a casual fan (casual at least in comparison to most
Bloodliners). I have to admit the group's appreciation of John's music
is infectious. Four or five CD's later (from Homcoming, of course), and
I was calling McCabes to find out when tickets would go on sale. About
that time my wife brought me back to the reality that on the Saturday
night in question we'd be 30,000 feet up over the Pacific about halfway
home from our long-planned Hawaiian vacation. I lamely suggested that
the flight landed at 10 p.m., LAX is near Santa Monica and maybe we
could make the late show. She gave me one of those looks that said I
probably hadn't thought through what we'd do with our 8 & 10 year old
boys and what shape we'd be in after flying all day. Suffice to say I
didn't mention phase two of my plan that involved our babysitter meeting
us at the airport, taxicabs, and leaving the luggage at the airport
overnight. In the end I took some measure of comfort in listening to
"Airdream Believer", seated between two sleeping boys with their heads
on my shoulder, watching Hale Bopp from 6 miles high and mouthing the
words to "I remember America". Gotta take your pleasures where you can
find them. In any event, my focus now is on Santa Barbara and any info
would be appreciated. Hope to see some of you there.
Kurt von Zumwalt aka "Zoomer"
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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997
From: "L. Kent Martin" <martink@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Wonderin'
At 11:35 AM 5/19/97, you wrote:
>Nancy -- I feel the same way about Buffet that you do. Also I enjoy Harry
>Chapin's music. But of course JS is the best of all. Bob
My oh my ... a Harry Chapin reference. Now there was one fantastic
performer and songwriter. Could nail you between the eyes and in the heart
with his stuff ... and his live performances reminded me of the intimacy our
own JS excels at achieving. Lord, what a classic case of being done too
soon. So much like John yet so very different, too.
John's songs and performances always strike me as purer emotion, more raw
soul and in general, a greater "edge." Harry's concerts had less edge but
could still pack an emotional wallop. Interesting to think about these two,
after all these years.
Anyone else with thoughts here?
Missouri Bird,
Kent
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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997
From: alleycat@cruzio.com
Subject: Re: Wonderin'
> a Harry Chapin reference. Now there was one fantastic
> performer and songwriter. Could nail you between the eyes and in the heart
> with his stuff ... and his live performances .......
> Anyone else with thoughts here?
> Missouri Bird,
> Kent
Kent....You saw Harry Chapin live?? I am green with envy.
Catherine
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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997
From: "L. Kent Martin" <martink@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Wonderin'
>
>Kent....You saw Harry Chapin live?? I am green with envy.
> Catherine
Couple of times, actually (not make you greener but they were great
memories: Kansas City and on campus at the U of Missouri in Columbia).
Here, too, was a great performer who was at one with the audience ... as one
of his band members once told me, "Hey, we're easy," when asked what set-up
they needed for the show on campus. Harry would set on the edge of the
stage and literally sing to a female fan in the first row, such as "Mail
Order Annie." Heart-stopper ...
One of his roadies said (this was about a year before Chapin was killed in
that car crash) that Chapin's next career "step" was politics, that he was
planning on making a run for Congress once he finished launching his hunger
project at the time.
Never made it. Done too soon, like I said.
Just another reminder why I'm so grateful John is still with us. Seems as
though John was always destined to keep building his body of work, to keep
us strong in spirit, to keep our wings beating.
Thanks, John.
Kent
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Date: Mon, 19 May 97
From: "Luke N. Havumaki" <lnhfbo@polaristel.net>
Subject: Re: Wonderin'
First of all, I like seeing "wonderin' " in the subject window since I
sent the first one off. It's like seeing your son all grown up and out
on his own.
Regarding Harry Chapin and the ilk.
I think that there are a few individuals who are story songwriters.
That's to say their approach to musical tunes is to tell a story in three
and one half minutes (or seven). Besides Harry Chapin one that comes to
mind is Bill Morrissey. His song Birches is one of the simplest
descriptions of a relationship's course that I have ever heard. Check
out any of Bill's CD's if you can find them. I really liked Night Train
and You'll Never Get To Heaven".
Have been listening to Bandera Live and have really moved Miracle Mile up
on my list of John's favorites. Especially love the drum/cymbal crash
during the chorus.
Luke
There is a train and it runs by my room
And the train is called reality and it's coming way too soon.-John Stewart
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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997
From: Bluesy33@aol.com
Subject: Re: Santa Barbara Info?
<< Except for my intro, I've been quiet since I joined the list last
February as a casual fan (casual at least in comparison to most
Bloodliners). I have to admit the group's appreciation of John's music
is infectious. Four or five CD's later..... >>
Good to hear from you.........see you've got the fever.......there is no
known cure.........Bluesman out
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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997
From: "Frank's" <songman@wizvax.net>
Subject: wingless angel
when i saw john at cafe lena in saratoga,ny a few weeks ago,the words he
sang on the song "wingless angel"were a bit different from the recording.
would anyone out there know the new version?thank you so much.
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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997
From: earlkctsr489@webtv.net (Earl Knoob)
Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?=1Bnote_to_Roy_Fritz?=
Sorry to post this to all Bloodliners, but I lost Roy's email address.
Roy: PHX Concerts song book copy arrived today. THANK YOU SO VERY
MUCH!!!!!!!
If there is any way I can pay back the favor, your wish is my command.
"Are you dreaming or crying in the storm?"
Earl
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: Merle Stringfield <t_mstrin@qualcomm.com>
Subject: Re: Wonderin'
Hi Kent,
Yes, Harry was a classic too! 2 songs that fit nicely together are "Circles"
and "California Bloodlines" almost the same riff. Thanks, Merle
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: VinylDr@aol.com
Subject: Re: Santa Barbara Info?
Zoomer.....I'm still finding out info on John's gig here in Santa Barbara.
I'll be back to you (and others) and I'll post it on Bloodlines (or to you
directly). BELIEVE ME, I know about the desire to make a show when something
else is already scheduled months before!!!!
Vinylly, The Doc (Dennis)
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: PBronson1@aol.com
Subject: Re: Unauthorized stuff, and ordering priorities
Most of the Tower and Virgin Megastores in the L.A. area have just one or two
JS items--sometimes a gem like "Phoenix Concerts" or "Bloodlines/Willard
Minus 2" but generally just 1 of the 2 Shanachie releases. Haven't seen
"Rough Sketches" yet (bought it at McCabe's).
This raises the question--Do we do more for Angelbravo and the cause by
buying from Homecoming and Folk Era or by flooding the Towers and the Virgins
with orders? John, what's your preference?
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: GeryJarcia@aol.com
Subject: one more on bootlegs...
As a Grateful Dead tape collecter for many years, the recent posts regarding
unreleased material has been very interesting. Someone asked Jerry Garcia in
an interview why the band let people record their shows. His answer was that
"we are done with it, if you want it, you can have it. True fans will still
collect our albums, and the tapes may even generate more interest in the
commercial products". The golden rule on taping for us has always been that
charging is totally uncool, not to be considered. But sharing the joy of
these magical muscial moments was to be encouraged. I don't think John has
anything to fear from a few bootlegs floating around his loyal fanbase. What
he may consider it just an old rock is a diamond to his fan. So John, I
would ask you not to feel violated if this music has made the rounds, rather,
consider yourself lucky to have fans who hold you in such high esteem. I
type this as I look at my library of 70+ live Dead 'bootleg' tapes, sitting
next to my collection of most every LP they released. There is just
something magical about the bootleg, not as a "ha, I didnt have to buy it",
but as a capturing of a magical moment in time, a little treasure. I have
copies ofthe Dead playing with Etta James, Bruce Hornsby, Tower of Power,
Neville Bros, Branford Marsallis, Huey Lewis, Howard Wales and many others.
What I woudn't give to have a copy of the show John did with Lindsay
Buckingham in San Fran, or one with Roseanne, or Just John & Buffy..... Oh
well, now I'm late for work.....
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: ddunet@concentric.net (Michelle Stevens)
Subject: I'm Confused!
While on my last trip to the book/music store before heading west, I came
across something (I think is) unusual. It is a CD put out by "One Way
Records" of "The Phoenix Concerts-Live". Up on the web site I've put a .gif
of the cover (it is quite unlike the cover of the release from Bear Family)
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: ddunet@concentric.net (Michelle Stevens)
Subject: Some days you just can't win
Regarding the post that wouldn't post:
Find the .gif of the odd Phoenix Concerts CD at:
"http://www.concentric.net/~ddunet/newstuff.html"
And if anyone "in the know" would kindly tell me how these releases come
about, is it a new release (it didn't have a date), are there any more to
come from this?
I must confess, I had to buy it. It was so inexpensive and even though I
have the Bear Family release, I thought I could do some prosyletiszing
using this one without risk to my other (I can't bring myself to lend them
out for fear of never seeing them again and, of course, I don't make tapes.
I hope this one works.
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( O O )
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Michelle Luce Stevens
http://www.concentric.net/~Ddunet/ (John Stewart Home Pages)
Data Descriptives Unlimited
Centreville, Virginia
http://www.concentric.net/~Ddunet/ddu/ (Data Descriptives Unlimited)
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(_/ !!!!!
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: "R.Geddes" <geddes@mcb.net>
Subject: Re: I'm Confused!
Where on the web site, can't find it!!
rod
- --
R.Geddes
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: Merle Stringfield <t_mstrin@qualcomm.com>
Subject: Re: Some days you just can't win
Hi Michelle,
The album cover that you displayed is the original cover from "The Pheonix
Concerts" released on RCA. Maybe RCA released it on a budget label. I plan
on picking it up, even though I have the Bear Family release. FYI, Merle
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: "L. Kent Martin" <martink@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Some days you just can't win
At 03:57 PM 5/20/97, you wrote:
>Hi Michelle,
>The album cover that you displayed is the original cover from "The Pheonix
>Concerts" released on RCA.
Yep, the original RCA LP cover, alright ... always loved it ... liked it
better than what they put on the CD, too. Many, many thanks, Michelle, for
posting it.
Which reminds me of a question that nagged me all these years, ever since
the Phoneix album came out: Just what IS that photo, anyway, Angelbravo?
Where and when was it taken (I assume it was around the time the show was
recorded but you know what they say about assuming ... ) and more
interestingly, who ARE those two honchos flanking you? Your bassman, Arnie
Moore, looks like the fellow on the left (your right in the photo) but who's
the one on the right (your left)?
For the life of me, I don't recognize either of 'em. (Yes, it's things like
this that consume our lives, give us reason for living and prove once again
that I've got way too much time on my hands ... )
Missouri Bird,
Kent
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: griffter1@webtv.net (Dick Griffith)
Subject: Re: Some days you just can't win
Michelle--
The cover of that odd "Phoenix Concerts" CD appears to be identical to
the cover on the original RCA LP.
Wonder where this one came from?
Dick
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: ClackClack@aol.com
Subject: Re: I'm Confused!
Re; The new Phoenix-
two clues for me here. Since it has the original RCA records album cover and
it shows RCA special products and BMG, I believe this is probably a release
of the RCA now BMG CD club (like the Columbia CD and tape club). I believe
BMG bought RCA some time back. When CD clubs sell these things often at
ridiculous prices (I have seen Nanci Griffith CD's for as little as $1.99) it
is because they bought a license for a certain number of reissue copies and
then they ceate their own version and sell them for whatever they want. Dave
or John can probably clarify here, but I don't think the artist receives any
normal royalties on the sale of these items other than what they get from the
actual license to the distributor to make the copies.
That is how all these CD clubs work their "Buy 2 CD's and get 10 free" bits.
I don't belong to the BMG club but I was told a while back that they were
occassionally selling the Kingston Trio "box" at ridiculously low prices too.
Anyways, it is a find for any collector I would think.
Ron
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: PJ March <pjmar@ptdprolog.net>
Subject: One Way Records
Dear Bloodliners,
Thanks to Michelle's posting I found this information on the new release
of Phoenix Concerts with original artwork. You can check it out at
http://www.aent.com/oneway/albums/34505.html
Maybe we can convince them to release Signals and Fire in the Wind.
There may be hope!
PJ
"Still, it's only wishin', and I know it 's nothin' more."
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: ddunet@concentric.net (Michelle Stevens)
Subject: Way to Go PJ!
PJ wrote:
>Thanks to Michelle's posting I found this information on the new release
>of Phoenix Concerts with original artwork. You can check it out at
>http://www.aent.com/oneway/albums/34505.html
>Maybe we can convince them to release Signals and Fire in the Wind.
>There may be hope!
PJ... you are my hero. I bow to your resourcefulness and speed! It is so
nice to know that this record label believes in our Mr. Stewart enough to
release (and I quote) "One of his most requested items", but I still want
to know about what Clack brought up...
<snip>
"...but I don't think the artist receives any normal royalties on the sale
of these items other than what they get from the actual license to the
distributor to make the copies..."
<snip>
So.... Dave, John, what's up with this? I, myself will email this person:
"marwil@aent.com" to issue "Fire in the Wind" and "Signals" unless I hear
an objection from either of you. Do I hear "group project for June" in the
offing?
Michelle Luce Stevens
http://www.concentric.net/~Ddunet/ (John Stewart Home Pages)
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: RGodwin495@aol.com
Subject: Re: one more on bootlegs...
Wierdo. You are wierd. You are really wierd. Crazy. You are crazy. You are
really crazy. Strange. You are strange. You are really strange. I can't
believe that you waste your time on this bloodlines junk. It should be called
bloody lines. I, Rick, am taking revenge. I will be your traitor. I've given
up on pathetic, wierd John Stewart.
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: gerry clark <bearman@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: one more on bootlegs...
RGodwin495@aol.com wrote:
>
> Wierdo. You are wierd. You are really wierd. Crazy. You are crazy. You are
> really crazy. Strange. You are strange. You are really strange. I can't
> believe that you waste your time on this bloodlines junk. It should be called
> bloody lines. I, Rick, am taking revenge. I will be your traitor. I've given
> up on pathetic, wierd John Stewart.
What in the world is THIS about???? gerry
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: Nalfnalf@aol.com
Subject: Re: I'm Confused!
Michelle, FYI that cover is the original cover from the vinyl 2 record set
when the album came out. I don't know anything about it, but the rest of the
album cover had tons of great photos from the concert. Ah, for the good old
days when album cover art existed! One square foot of space, front and back
and twice as much on double albums!
Nancy in San Jose
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: Nalfnalf@aol.com
Subject: Re: Chuck McDermott Band date
In a message dated 5/10/97, you wrote:
<<Monday, May 19th at McInearney's House of Entertainment in
Santa Monica. Chuck McDermott, Dennis Kenmore (drums), Chris Mostert (sax),
John Hoke (guitar), Tom Canning (keys), and myself will play at Sean Penn's
new swank club>>
I realize this is a little off topic (since John Stewart's name was not
mentioned) but did anyone attend? Reviews, anyone? Dave?
Thanks, Nancy in San Jose
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Date: Wed, 21 May 1997
From: RGodwin495@aol.com
Subject: PRIORITY: Explanation and Apology
PRIORITY POSTING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fellow Bloodliners. . .
I just came back in the house and discovered my daughter had sat down at the
computer while I was still on line.. on Bloodlines. And in her typical
1O-year-old. school's-out, don't-care mood typed a very childish message on
both bloodlines and also the Guy Clark list. And my screen name was all
over it. . .obviously.
I only needed to read the first sentence or two on each posting to know that
something pretty sorry was typed out to the whole world.
I have no idea what the rest of the postings said, and I don't really want to
know.
What can I say except that she no more meant one word of it to either John or
Guy than the man on the far side of the moon.
She's an honors student, and straight A's, and probably too smart for many
of the situations she gets into. She certainly knows better, to say the
least.
Unfortunately, she and her friends "joke" like this, among themselves, with
their favorite singers - but not online - the likes of Garth and the
Eagles. and even about their school teachers.
The screen was open, online and the timing. . . and her adolescent judgment
- were somewhere out in space.
All I can ask for is for forgiveness. . .for her. . and for me. Does she
know better. . .of course. Should she not have even thought in jest about it.
. that question really doesn't even need to be asked. We all know the only
answer to it.
In reality, my daughter loves John's music, and 'ranks' it right up with
her other favorites. She simply did not mean anything by it. . .but more
parent monitoring of this machine is definitely in order, starting now.
.Bloodliners and John. . .please accept my sincere, humble apologies. .
(And I'll post the same over on Guy's list.) A very embarassing moment, yes.
You have no idea how *I* feel right now. God, I can't believe this all
happened.
Onward and upward? Yes. . .as we continue to circle back.. .
as John is known to write - love you all. . and so does my daughter.
Rick.............
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Date: Wed, 21 May 1997
From: Nalfnalf@aol.com
Subject: Re: re:wondering
In a message dated 5/13/97 10:45:34 AM, you wrote:
<<btw, anyone know what the words are to the chorus of "Justiceville"?
Justiceville, all they wanted was a home,
Justiceville, a little place to call their
own.........................................
>>
Here's my guess (from "Secret Tapes '86") which I'm listening to as I write:
(First time)
Justiceville, all they wanted was a home,
Justiceville, a little shack to call their own, where no one could throw a
stone,
Justiceville, all they wanted was a home
(Second time)
Justiceville, all they wanted was a home,
Justiceville, with a little shack to call their own,
Where no one could throw a stone,
Justiceville, all they wanted was a home
All they wanted was a home
(Repeat, repeat, fade out)
Nancy in San Jose
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: "L. Kent Martin" <martink@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: PRIORITY: Explanation and Apology
At 12:11 AM 5/21/97, you wrote:
> PRIORITY POSTING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>Fellow Bloodliners. . .
>
>I just came back in the house and discovered my daughter had sat down at the
>computer while I was still on line.. on Bloodlines. And in her typical
>1O-year-old. school's-out, don't-care mood typed a very childish message on
>both bloodlines and also the Guy Clark list. And my screen name was all
>over it. . .obviously.
>
> as John is known to write - love you all. . and so does my daughter.
>
Rick.............
Actually, Rick, I'm unbelievably relieved to read your explanation. (My own
son is closing in on this magical age, too, and I'm filled with no end of
fears over what stunts HE'LL pull.)
Don't sweat it, fellow. This merits a true <BG>!
Missouri Bird,
Kent
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Date: Wed, 21 May 1997
From: ddunet@concentric.net (Michelle Stevens)
Subject: Re: Explanation and Apology
I concur with Kent. Rick, it happens. Don't get sick and nervous about it.
As long as we all now know the circumstances, it all makes sense. Actually,
the people who will get that message at work tomorrow morning are luckier
than me. *I* had to spend an hour wondering where in hell *I* went wrong!
We can look at this as an exercise in self-control for all of us who felt
the need to fly to your state and rip out one or more vital organs for
starting a flame war just as we thought we had a handle on it... and
didn't.
Whew! Another crisis diverted. Thanks, Rick for clearing that up!
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( O O )
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Michelle Luce Stevens
http://www.concentric.net/~Ddunet/ (John Stewart Home Pages)
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Date: Wed, 21 May 1997
From: RGodwin495@aol.com
Subject: Apologies from Christine. . .
Dear John Stewart:
I'm very sorry for what I wrote. I didn't mean it at all and it wasn't even
meant to be sent at all. My dad really appreciates your music and enjoys it.
I do also. I promise I'll never do that again. Please accept my apology.
From,
Christine
Ann Godwin
P.S. My dad said I can go see you sing in June when you come to Scottsdale.
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: Nancy Talbott <cockatoo@bslnet.com>
Subject: Re: one more on bootlegs...
RICK???????????? WHAT on EARTH has gotten IN TO YOU?????????
Nancy
At 11:25 PM 5/20/97 -0400, RGodwin495@aol.com wrote:
>Wierdo. You are wierd. You are really wierd. Crazy. You are crazy. You are
>really crazy. Strange. You are strange. You are really strange. I can't
>believe that you waste your time on this bloodlines junk. It should be called
>bloody lines. I, Rick, am taking revenge. I will be your traitor. I've given
>up on pathetic, wierd John Stewart.
>
>
"Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit
salvation?
"...Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have
entertained angels without knowing it..." ~ Hebrews 1:14; 13:2
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997
From: Nancy Talbott <cockatoo@bslnet.com>
Subject: Re: PRIORITY: Explanation and Apology
PHEW!!!!
Gosh, Rick...ya had me scared to DEATH there for a sec....sorry I replied to
other message before reading on, but I was in SHOCK! LOL I couldn't
believe my eyes...
Anyway, no harm done....so glad you're still among the "sane" <BG>
So I get to meet this little <ahem> "angel" in Scottsdale?? KEWL!! <giggle>
Just funnin' ya....kids will be kids...even the best ones have their moments!
Take care***
Nanc <---- wonderin' if John threw his "Sony Magicap Device" at the wall
when he read that post! LOL
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Date: Wed, 21 May 1997
From: Angelbravo@aol.com
Subject: Re: one more on bootlegs...
Dear bloodlines@world.std.com,
he may consider it just an old rock is a diamond to his fan. So John, I
would ask you not to feel violated if this music has made the rounds, rather,
consider yourself lucky to have fans who hold you in such high esteem.
I'm not Jerry Garcia, It's my art and if demos get out that aren't supposed
to get out, it doesn't mean they're now for everybody.
The net now makes it possible to clone any tape for any number of people.
I don't care about live show tapes, I'm talking about song versions that I
never wanted out. If I don't have control then who does? Should I just send
out tapes of every whim and muse I might have and let the listeners sort out
what's crap and what's good?
I should be flattered I have fans that want to bootleg my private tapes. Sir
you flatter yourself.
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Date: Wed, 21 May 1997
From: Roy Fritz <RoyFritz@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: one more on bootlegs...
John,
I have to agree with you, I paint and draw and I certainly dont
want everything I've done to be 'out there'. Sometimes I'm experimenting
or just noodling around - sometimes the experiments dont work and I
don't want to share them with others until I can get them into shape.
(I've ditched a few canvases, painted over others and shredded some
sketches over the years). I'm not a professional artist but I can feel for
a pro who doesn't want EVERYTHING in the public eye. We should
respect your feelings on this - it's your work, your art
Roy
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Date: Wed, 21 May 1997
From: Steve <Loboaw@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Apologies from Christine. . .
Dear Christine-
I imagine by now you've gotten enough email about your message (and
perhaps one or two words from your father) that you're seriously
considering giving up computers as a hazard to your health.
On the other hand, despite all the embarassment and hassle triggered,
you might want to take a look at a couple of things. One of the biggest,
as no doubt your father has explained, is we learn by making mistakes
(if we always got everything right, what would there ever be to learn?).
And since making mistakes is a part of being human (remember getting
your "Human ID Card" shortly before being born? In the small print,
right below where you're supposed to sign, it says, "Allowed to make
mistakes if learning follows"), then you picked a good place to do it.
These folks around here are pretty good, for the most part, about
strange communications from each other. Heck, they even tolerate me and
my meanderings. So if they can put up with this old outlaw, I think you
can be safe in knowing they have room for you.
So, if it's OK with your Dad, come on back and tell us what you think
of Mr. Stewart's music. I'd like to hear what you think, and maybe so
would Angel Bravo.
Take care,
Steve
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Date: Wed, 21 May 1997
From: ddunet@concentric.net (Michelle Stevens)
Subject: Re: one more on bootlegs...
snip
>I don't care about live show tapes, I'm talking about song versions that I
>never wanted out. If I don't have control then who does? Should I just send
>out tapes of every whim and muse I might have and let the listeners sort out
>what's crap and what's good?
>I should be flattered I have fans that want to bootleg my private tapes. Sir
>you flatter yourself.
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I think there's one thing that we-who-are-not-in-the-music-biz sometimes
fail to realize and that is, even though it sounds so natural and free
flowing, there is a hell of a lot of thought and planning that goes into
each cut on a CD. Even after the song is recorded, there is production
that goes on afterwards and we might be surprised at the care and detail
that is considered for each track.
You could think of it as a prima dancer who is experimenting with different
moves and coreography (that happens to be videotaped for her use later) and
having that distributed. Or, for you sports fans, how about the game films
that they use to dissect afterwards. They aren't produced with the audience
in mind, simply for the discernment of the artist.
I think that in this world of paparazzi "journalism", we tend to feel
entitled to anything and everything that is associated with a particular
performer or artist. Let's remember that we are above that. We are so
priviledged to have AngelBravo's participation on this list. We have the
benefit of learning much about him, that which many artists would never
permit and I, for one, will show my appreciation by listening to his point
of view and respecting his wishes, even if it means I don't get to hear
"Black Sky" until it's ready for release.
Michelle Luce Stevens
http://www.concentric.net/~Ddunet/ (John Stewart Home Pages)
Data Descriptives Unlimited
Centreville, Virginia
http://www.concentric.net/~Ddunet/ddu/ (Data Descriptives Unlimited)
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