Bloodlines Mailing List archives January 21-22, 1997
from the John Stewart email list
The Bloodliners start dreaming, we still have to beat upon those drum machines
a little more, thoughts about song covers and a tribute tape, musical
experimentation, new intros, and more ... -REB
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Subj: Re: House Concert CD
Date: 97-01-21
From: MButters@aol.com
Geez louise, I can't believe I'm even on here. I'm one of the AOL AWOL's and
it's nice to have contact with Bloodlines again.
Just so you'll know, I've been reduced to flash sessions (4:51 a.m. EST),
just to read my mail. Even with that, for the past several days I haven't
been able to log on at all, even for flashing at that ridiculous hour. A
couple of days ago I had a flash session that, according to my log, ran
almost 30 minutes and produced nothing. That was a bit hard to understand
until this morning, when I was finally logged on at a roaring 1200 bps. Kind
of a waste for a 28.8 baud modem.
A remedy awaits. I'm joining Mindspring, as fellow StewartHead, Nancy T.
informs me via this board that she accesses AOL through a separate internet
provider without difficulty. I printed out Steve's instructions on how to do
so this a.m.
Whew.
More to the point : I keep reading about the house concert, and the house
concert CD's, and all that. Has the date/place/time of the house concert been
settled? Has it already happened? Did I sleep through the revolution?
If there is anything definite on the house concert puhlease someone fax me
the information at 423-698-7235. I would gladly repay you on Tuesday for a
hamburger today.
This is very preliminary, but someone may want to know. I'm pitching a John
Stewart performance to the Friends of the Festival, here in Chattanooga, TN.
This would be in June, sometime between the 14th and the 20th. The Riverbend
Festival here is a 10-day or so music-and-food-and-down-by-the-river thing.
It's a great venue.
I have several ideas and will heartily push whatever they seem to be in the
market for. English majors, please excuse the preposition.
Idea #1 is a singer-songwriter thing featuring The Man and several other
ss's, such as Sara Hickman, Robert Earl Keene, John Phillips, Nanci Griffith
(dream big), etc. This "list" is inspired by suggestions John made a few
months ago.
Idea #2 -- an appearance by the Kingston Trio reunion (separate set for
John?) -- who knows. I don't know if the reunion is even going to happen,
although Everyone Seems Interested (last official word).
Idea #3 -- just your basic wonderful John Stewart concert, featuring John,
Buffy, and Dave Who Does Not Wear A Wig (Mr. Batti's Algonquin tribal name).
I'm way out in front of myself, here. Some of this has been discussed with
John or Dave, but not all. None of this has been discussed with Steve Gordon,
who handles John's management. I will not make my pitch to the Friends until
later this week, or the first of next.
I only offer this "heads up" as I would not want this tenative date to clash
with the house concert (which I am very excited about). Also, some of you
might want to keep this "soft" date in mind, in making summer plans, as there
is plenty to do here in Chattanooga and the Festival is pretty darn nice and
affordable, too. About $25 for a pin that admits you to all ten days of
music, etc. You can camp nearby for those of you would prefer that.
Please stay tuned. I may want/need to mobilize the Bloodlines/AOL crew to
help persuade the Friends that this sort of booking is a Viable Option, the
$ort that help$ to bring many people from far away place$ to thi$ $ummer
event, if you know what I mean. And I think you do.
Sorry to blather away, but it's been an awfully long time. And an awfully
long post. It's so good to "see" you all here together, again.
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Subj: One missing singer. . . one missing song
Date: 97-01-21
From: RGodwin495@aol.com
Who saw the "Presidential Inaugural Gala" on CBS last night (Sunday nite)?
It was to "celebrate America's musical heritage". I'll give them partial
credit for doing an excellent job with what they were given to work with --
Aretha Franklin, Trisha Yearwood, Mikhail Baryshnikov, James Taylor, Stevie
Wonder, even the Dave Mathews Band.. . and Kenny G.
But as the evening went on, and as I kept hearing all the music and songs
with an "Americana" theme woven through them, and knowing that most of the
genres of American song were to be included, I kept waiting. . . and
waiting. . . and waiting.. .
for the one category which is totally impossible to get more American about -
American Folk. Unless I somehow left the room at the most inopportune time,
there was no representation of folksongs at all - traditional, contemporary,
folk-rock, etc.
And knowing one particular folk singer/writer who was not going to appear, I
kept wondering all evening how much richer and fuller this "musical gala"
could be if
John had been invited to the party. . .and the song to be sung? in this
type of setting, on this kind of evening, for this style of crowd - it
could only be, would have to be - MOTHER COUNTRY. Gawd, JS would've
blown the roof off the place (the USAir Arena)!!!
Too bad the inauguration isn't taking place three months from now. For as
organized as Bloodlines has become, I'd like to think. . . or atleast
fantasize. . . that we could put the idea in the ear of the organizing
committee and make a run at it.
And for all the talking the President did at the end of the show, about the
hope and the future for the next four years, and his special reference to the
young people in the production, I'd have to believe that Dreamers on the
Rise would''ve had to find room in there. But if each artist was singing
only one song, perhaps medly (wrong word, I know) Dreamers... in to
Mother Country.
As I started off, nice musical gala. It just was missing one singer. . .
and one song.
Rickster
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Subj: Re: One missing singer. . . one missing song
Date: 97-01-21
From: kbiermann@ccmail.viewlogic.com
You're absolutely right! Mother Country would of killed 'em.
-Ken
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Subj: Re: One missing singer. . . one missing song
Date: 97-01-21
From: Bluesy33@aol.com
Bullseye Rickster......the man and the music need advocacy......oh, what
might have been.
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Subj: Re: One missing singer. . .
Date: 97-01-21
From: PopWuj@aol.com
Rickster........I felt the same way watching the innagural (sp?). Some
Stewart music seemed very appropriate. (last August I had the same feeling,
thinking that "I Remember America" should have boomed from the hall at the
Democratic National Convention).
Later last night I watched a video of ML King's speeches, saw "the man with
the mad dog in his hand" at Selma......also Robert Kennedy talking profoundly
on the night of King's murder. Yes, what might had been. I'm starting to
think the world is loosing any sense of idealism, of dreams greater than
material wealth, you see it in Eastern Europe, spreading to other countries
with mafia gangs replacing failed revolutionary movements .......once, we
were dreamers, on the rise.
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Subj: Impressed
Date: 97-01-21
From: tae69@dial.pipex.com (Mark Austin)
The longer I'm on this list, the more I'm impressed. Not only
with the people on the list, but with AngelBravo himself.
No matter what mad schemes we all come up with, House Concerts,
Live CDs, even TBTAMC, he never seems to shoot us down. Always
willing to listen and always encouraging. Until getting on this
list I only knew the music, not the man. Now I understand a
part of why I love the music.
Mark
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Subj: Fwd: Impressed
Date: 97-01-21
From: Angelbravo@aol.com
Thanks Mark.
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Subj: Re: Impressed
Date: 97-01-21
From: GregDenis@aol.com
Mark Austin writes:
<< The longer I'm on this list, the more I'm impressed. Not only
with the people on the list, but with AngelBravo himself.
No matter what mad schemes we all come up with, House Concerts,
Live CDs, even TBTAMC, he never seems to shoot us down. Always
willing to listen and always encouraging. Until getting on this
list I only knew the music, not the man. Now I understand a
part of why I love the music. >>
I totally agree. But I lost a detail back there. What ever happened to TMTAMC
(for new bloodliners, a proposed CD of more of John's "lost songs," good
stuff from the past never released)? I gather it ain't gonna happen. Did
Lordfrench kill it, or did he accede to John's wishes? (Which has got to be
OK -- I mean, they *are* John's songs before they're anybody else's.) Can
someone please enlighten me about this?
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Subj: Experiments
Date: 97-01-21
From: sprest02@sprynet.com (ALLMuse)
Hi gang -
I like John's attitude toward the music. He's right about Neil Young -
talk about a guy who's been all over the map musically...and each time
pulls it off with finesse (ok...T-Bone wasn't the greatest song ever,
but you've gotta hand it to a guy that will take up thirteen minutes of
a mable release with a metal thrashing of a song that endless repeats
"Got mashed potatoes...aint got no t-bone")
The drum machine thing argument is getting old. While I personally
prefer authentic instruments, the actual instruments played have never
detracted from my enjoyment of the music. TRANCAS was a fine album, even
if John doesn't like it...containing a few of my all time favorites
including Reasons to Rise and Pilots In Blue.
John has experimented over the years to our benefit. Imagine what
your record collections would be like if he didn't break from the
traditional folk mold and sing those haunting songs from SIGNALS...and
joined up with Lindsey Buckingham (check out HIS version of All My
Trials...it's incredible!!)...
The experiments allow a full circle to happen. Read the liner notes
to the CD release of CHILDREN OF THE MORNING...John now fondly
rememebers his Trio days...it was not always thus. Likewise...hearing
John's take on THEY CALL THE WIND MARIA at a concert a couple of years
ago was a spine-tingling experience. For those who thought that Bob
Shane had the patent on that one, Johnny Stew gave him a run for his
money!
Acoustic...electric...real instruments, synthesised....folk
songs...rock songs...whatever John has done has always been done with
taste and class and more than a little spirit. It is why his music still
excites me to this day...it is why his ROUGH SKETCHES hold up as
FINISHED PRODUCT!! He never ceases to surprise and amaze...and I hope he
continues to do so for many years to come.
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Subj: Procrastination
Date: 97-01-21
From: Susan1136@aol.com
Although I have been on the mailing list for some time, I find it difficult
to post because I am still in *awe* of the shared company of its members. A
couple of things, though....
First, my favorite JS albums are Cannons in the Rain and Wingless Angels ...
Favorite JS/Trio albums are Close-Up and the live Once Upon A Time ...
Favorite DG/Trio albums are the absolute first, and String Along ...
Second, regarding the A&E Biography ... I think we should all write separate
letters to the producer, whose name and address of course I left at the
office, waxing poetic as to what JS & the Trio have meant to us .... I would
also suggest everyone drop a card to Stephanie Ross, talent coordinator for
Jay Leno. I have already sent her a note at home... After all, Peter Paul &
Mary were recently on Fox After Breakfast ... I believe John and the Trio
deserve more than that ...
Third, having had time on my hands the last year, I dusted off some old
albums, and have rediscovered John Martyn (Solid Air) and Nick Drake (Five
Leaves Left), along with Kate Bush (Kite) and P.J. Proby (!!!).
Fourth, regarding drum machines, the following are liner notes from one of my
most played CDs of the year 1996:
"There is a certain subset of musicians who for reasons unknown adhere to the
false premise that 'electronic' music or the tools involved imply a lack of
creativity of inspired performance. Technology in the hands of creative,
intelligent individuals is a tool for art, not a hindrance."
(the italics are mine) 'nuff said....
I love this board!
Susan
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Subj: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-21
From: Frgarrett@aol.com
How about a new thread
I loved John's cover of Johnny Cash and have seen him perform other covers in
concert. Any suggestions of other covers you would like to hear John
perform? How about "Money for Nothing."
And now, how about a John Stewart tribute album?
Johnny Cash--Mother Country
George Jones--Let the Big Horse Run
Arlo Guthrie--Cannons in the Rain
Lindsey Buckingham--It Ain't the Gold
Joni Mitchell--Bringing Down the Moon
Tom Petty--The Nightman
and on and on
Floyd
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Subj: machines,
Date: 97-01-21
From: PopWuj@aol.com
All this stuff about drum machines reminds me of something....I was riding in
a car a long time ago...asking a college "chum" if he had heard Stewart's
music. His new girl friend (I had met her before...she had requested a
"modesty shield" on her desk at DuPont where I worked
maintanance..........building the profile here)....anyway Vicki said she had
just seen John Stewart in concert with James Taylor at the Main Point (a folk
club) in Bryn Marr (sp?) PA. I drooled as I asked how it was....She said
John was pretty good but she was totally upset about his use of an electronic
pickup on his Martin guitar (Vicki's prized possession was a Martin and she
seemed quite a purist about it). Well, I thought that was pretty picky and
just wish I had known about that concert..... Later saw John and Dave play
with a drum machine in Roanoke, VA and that was the first I had ever
seen....great show! --Jon in WV
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Subj: RE: What is a drum machine?
Date: 97-01-21
From: rcaplow@decisive.com (Randi Caplow)
RE: Some acoustic purists will argue that keyboards
and drum machines can't repace the sounds of the real thing.
Can't help but get involved in this topic. I am a musician who totally embraces
technology as providing new tools to work with. Drum machines, sequencers, computers
for that matter are as pure, real, and creative as the person using them. I use a
high-tech effects processor to "make" my guitar sound like it's going through a
Marshall stack or old Fender reverb, and I see nothing wrong with this. As a quick anecdote,
a good friend of mine did rhythm programming for a band I used to be in using his computer
and an R8. He took the time to work in human nuances, grooves, fills, etc., to the point
that when we performed with it (because we had lost a drummer and still had to do the gigs),
people came up and asked, "where's the drummer?" They couldn't believe it was a drum machine.
I agree with the man who said the same said about drum machines can be said about any
instrument. I feel that creatively embracing a new tool is not anybody's enemy.
However, I also agree that writing is also an art form, and a writer can be as
sensitive about his work as we musicians are about ours. We will write songs that may
offend the writer and the writer may write stories that offend us. I don't blame john
for being upset, particularly when the incident gets brought up and rubbed in his face;
but then again that's always what happens to us in this business.
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Subj: RE: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-21
From: rcaplow@decisive.com (Randi Caplow)
If not a john stewart tribute album, allow me to rip off another idea from
the al stewart mailing list. We're doing a tribute cassette that contains our
versions of al's songs. The mailing list fans, ranging from amateurs with no
recording equipment singing into a boombox to professionals going into a studio,
are submitting covers of his songs to be compiled on a cassette and distributed
at cost to the members of the list.
Anyone interested in doing this for John? If not as just a gift to ourselves,
I think it's a fabulous gift to the artist. It's also fascinating to hear the
different interpretations, styles, and approaches people can take on one artist's music.
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Subj: Re: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-21
From: PopWuj@aol.com
I remember John frailing the banjo and singing "Jesse James" at Chuck's
Cellar. It was great!
Willie Nelson- Julie You're a Woman
Paul McCartney- Dreamers on the Rise
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Subj: Re: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-21
From: lcfoster@sdcoe.k12.ca.us (Laurie (and Bob , Katie and Matt) Foster)
PopWuj@aol.com wrote:
>
> I remember John frailing the banjo and singing "Jesse James" at Chuck's
> Cellar. It was great!
>
> Willie Nelson- Julie You're a Woman
> Paul McCartney- Dreamers on the Rise
I remember John at Chuck's Cellar doing Wolves in the Kitchen but making
it Mitchell's in the Kitchen (I asume refering to Nixon's henchman then
the US Attorney General John Mitchell)
Bob Foster
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Subj: Re: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-21
From: Bluesy33@aol.com
It is a nice idea and would be interesting to listen to the
interpretations--but, I like Johnny Stewart straight up.
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Subj: Re: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-21
From: Pjhayesofc@aol.com
The Richard Thompson List has done the tribute tape thing a few times - it's
a brilliant idea - I don't know how it works, though - what if everyone wants
to do "Mother Country"?! Maybe we could bid for the right to do songs, $ to
John or his favorite charity. Or we could ALL do Mother Country! That would
be a hoot!
Actually, the RT list sells the tapes and gives the proceeds to Amnesty
International.
Don't worry I won't make anyone listen to my painful version of Some Lonesome
Picker, which was the first song I recorded when I bought my 4-Track.
Speaking of SLP, did Neil Young ever pay John any royalties for Needle & the
Damage Done?
I've said it before:
Razorback Woman - Lucinda Williams
Mazatlan - The Clash
Phil (the A. Bomber)
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Subj: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-21
From: ddunet@concentric.net (Michelle Stevens)
Members of the Nancinet did this last years and called is "Unnecessary
Plastic Object" (those of you who are Nanci fans will understand the
reference!) It was such a kick to hear. We should think of it as a fun
project FOR US (John, you'd probably be quite amused), as opposed to
anything else, except for our love of the music and verses of our dear
Johnny Stew.
OK, I'm in, but who's gonna schlepp the 4-track board (with a bass line
already recorded by Dave) to my house in VA?
Randi wrote:
>If not a john stewart tribute album, allow me to rip off another idea from
>the al stewart mailing list. We're doing a tribute cassette that contains
>our versions of al's songs. The mailing list fans, ranging from amateurs
>with no recording equipment singing into a boombox to professionals going
>into a studio, are submitting covers of his songs to be compiled on a
>cassette and distributed at cost to the members of the list.
>Anyone interested in doing this for John? If not as just a gift to
>ourselves, I think it's a fabulous gift to the artist. It's also
>fascinating to hear the different interpretations, styles, and approaches
>people can take on one artist's music.
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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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Subj: Re: Neil Young
Date: 97-01-21
From: ddunet@concentric.net (Michelle Stevens)
>Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. That's one of the things i oove
>about Neil Young, he takes chances with his music.
>Sometimes he crashes and burns.
>Sometimes he hit's a home run.
And sometimes he just buys the whole train company! (Lionel, that is.)
Michelle
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Subj: Re: House concert update
Date: 97-01-22
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
I'll be there, and I'll pony up as much as I can possibly donate over and
above the $20 entry fee. (which is MORE than reasonable for this once in a
lifetime opportunity)
(OH...by the way.....I'm BACK!!!) <giggle> Had a GREAT time in Missouri! :)))
>Keep those house reservations coming in. Be sure to say how many you are
>bringing if it is more than just you.
ooops....sorry bout that.....Sign me up for TWO persons....my husband Randy
is actually the person who turned me on to JS in the first place! :))))
Nancy
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Subj: JS "sighting/hearing" Report/update
Date: 97-01-22
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
Was in Staples today buying a laptop, when lo and behold, I hear
"Miranda" on the Muzak overhead.....it was heaven. (that's also the name
of my cat, named, of course, after the song) :))))
Nancy
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Subj: Re: John Stewart Comedian?
Date: 97-01-22
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
The "teen dreams" behind the counter can't spell...they confused The Big Guy
with JON Stewart of MTV fame....(I have NO idea what he does there, but I
think it supposed to be "funny" cuz I've seen his show listed in the TV Guide)
That's what happened with the CD filing, I'd bet on it.
Nancy
At 07:43 PM 1/18/97 -0500, ALLMuse wrote:
>Hi gang -
>
>You're never going to believe this. I was visiting a mall music store in
>Macon (GA) today...I think it was Blockbuster. I was checking for some
>comedy cds when who should I find filed under comedy but John Stewart!
>
>The cd in question was the Retrospective cd. And it had a John Stewart
>artist card there so it wasn't just a misfiled cd!
>
>I brought this to the attention of one of the teen dreams that were
>manning the checkout counter, insisting that Mr. Stewart would be more
>appropriately filed under either Folk or Rock. After a blank stare from
>the clerk I tried to explain that John was a musician, not a comedian
>(although he does handle that role very well in his between song stories
>and jokes during concerts from the Trio days on through the latest
>concerts!)
>
>So, if you need a copy of that cd in Macon...look under comedy. Next
>thing you know we'll be finding George Carlin in the easy listening
>section!
>
>Steve
Probably would help if I read ALL my email before I commented, huh? <G>
I downloaded 127 emails this morning, after being gone for one WEEK. (120 of
them at least, were Bloodlines) I feel sorry for the guy that's going
offline for 2 weeks to Scandinavia.
Nancy
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Subj: Re: new member
Date: 97-01-22
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
At 08:24 AM 1/20/97 -0700, jim johnson wrote:
> I'm a writer (oh, oh) by trade. I worked for 18 years as a
>reporter and editor for the Oakland Tribune. In 1970 I became a
>journalism professor at the University of Arizona. So you can see I'm one
>of the older codgers in the fan club. I recruited a fellow professor to
>the club about three years ago and we make the trek each year to
>Scottsdale.
> Thanks for all the joy over the years, John. Keep up the good
>work. cheers, Jim Johnson
Next time you come to Scottsdale, let me know....I haven't missed one in 4
years.
I live in Prescott :))))
Nancy
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Subj: Re: Fwd: Re: What is a drum machine?
Date: 97-01-22
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
Angelbravo@aol.com wrote:
>Dear bloodlines@world.std.com,
>Here's another two cents from me.
>There are only a few of my albums I still like today. I'm not thrilled with
>the drum machine on Trancas, but experimenting is one of the things that
>keeps the music new and fun.
>Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. That's one of the things i oove
>about Neil Young, he takes chances with his music.
>Sometimes he crashes and burns
John, (and everyone else too!)
I'm positive I don't have to say this to YOU, of all people, but it
just screamed for someone to comment.......(I'll "take the chance") <G>
This is an accurate description and commentary on LIFE in general!!!!!
Experimentation keeps life interesting, instead of boring and if we
didn't take chances, what would be the point in getting up every morning? <G>
We all know this, I'm sure.....how come we don't all live it to a greater
degree? <grin>
Nancy
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Subj: Re: Fwd: Re: What is a drum machine?
Date: 97-01-22
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
Angelbravo@aol.com wrote:
>I thank you all
>JS
>
Gosh, I just can't believe he does this....<g>
John, we're the ones that are thanking YOU....for all that you give us from
your soul.
Nancy
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Subj: Re: House Concert CD
Date: 97-01-22
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
Angelbravo@aol.com wrote:
>Love you madly
>JS
I KNOW he's happily married to the lovely and talented Buffy, and I'M
married too...but...
Cockatoo <---- just SWOONED <W>
Nanc
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Subj: Re: House Concert CD
Date: 97-01-22
From: WardHorde@aol.com
I will also not be able to be at the house show, but would buy the CD
Marty
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Subj: No Subject
Date: 97-01-22
From: gburnsid@mcs.dundee.ac.uk (Girvan Burnside)
Introduction:
Name : Girvan Burnside
Age : 25
I live in Dundee (which is in Scotland), I've been a JS fan for
about 6 or 7 years and I've seen him twice, both times in Perth.
The first was with Guy Clark, Townes van Zandt and Peter Rowan and
the second was just John when he played two 90 minute sets, one just
with a bass player and one with a band.
I'm still missing a few albums although I have about 16 or so ,
mostly on vinyl. My favourites are probably the obvious,
California Bloodlines, Willard, Cannons in the Rain, Phoenix
Concerts but I also have a soft spot for Blondes and Trancas.
I've played in a few bands and with one in particular we used
to close all our sets with a pretty rocking version of Gold-
although I used to mumble the chorus a bit as I have never been
able to work out the line that goes 'driving something something,
singing to my soul (or something)'. Could somebody please tell me
what it should be?
Thanks, and see you later,
Girvan
E-Mail: Girvan Burnside <gburnsid@mcs.dundee.ac.uk>
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Subj: Re: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-22
From: Dan_Hodges@usccmail.lehman.com (Dan Hodges)
How about:
Steve Earle - Kansas Rain
Steve Forbert - Some Lonesome Picker
Would like to hear John cover Buddy Holly's Rave On.
Dan H.
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Subj: Re: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-22
From: delausa@mailbox.syr.edu (Del Lausa)
I've always wanted to hear John sing "Wayfaring Stranger". Don't ask me why.
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Subj: Re:
Date: 97-01-22
From: cnewton@fyi.net (Christopher Newton)
I believe it's "Driving over Caanan...."
Kit Newton
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Subj: Re:
Date: 97-01-22
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
"Drivin' over Caanan, singing to my soul, People out there turnin' music
into Gold"
What a song...... :))))))
Nancy
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Subj: Re: Clack's
Date: 97-01-22
From: folkera@loopback.com (Ian Shaw - Folk Era Records)
Dear Ron,
I wanted to cruise by and take a look at where you're at with the JS
site - especially since I missed the last chat. What's the URL
again? I tried http://members.aol.com/clackclack and got zip.
Thanks - I ppreciate it!
Talk to you!
Sincerely,
Ian
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Ian Shaw Folk Era Records
Publicity & Promotion 705 South Washington
FolkEra@loopback.com Naperville, IL 60540
ph (630) 637-2303 fx (630) 416-7213
Now on the web! http://www.folkera.com
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Subj: Re:
Date: 97-01-22
From: GregDenis@aol.com
<< I believe it's "Driving over Caanan...." >>
The songbook for "Bombs Away" spells it Kanan. I assume it's a street in L.A.
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Subj: Re: Experiments
Date: 97-01-22
From: delausa@mailbox.syr.edu (Del Lausa)
I would have to agree that production details have never had a huge effect
on the way I enjoy the songs. For me, however, John's own production work
always seems more in harmony with the songs than outside production, no
matter how sophisticated or "professional." There's something about having
the same sensibility guiding the entire process that produces a sublime end
product--which is one reason that I enjoy the Homecoming releases so much.
>
>I like John's attitude toward the music. He's right about Neil Young -
>talk about a guiy who's been all over the map musically...and each time
>pulls it off with finesse (ok...T-Bone wasn't the greatest song ever,
>but you've gotta hand it to a guy that will take up thirteen minutes of
>a mable release with a metal thrashing of a song that endless repeats
>"Got mashed potatoes...aint got no t-bone")
> The drum machine thing argument is getting old. While I personally
>prefer authentic instruments, the actual instruments played have never
>detracted from my enjoyment of the music. TRANCAS was a fine album, even
>if John doesn't like it...containing a few of my all time favorites
>including Reasons to Rise and Pilots In Blue.
> John has experimented over the years to our benefit. Imagine what
>your record collections would be like if he didn't break from the
>traditional folk mold and sing those haunting songs from SIGNALS...and
>joined up with Lindsey Buckingham (check out HIS version of All My
>Trials...it's incredible!!)...
> The experiments allow a full circle to happen. Read the liner notes
>to the CD release of CHILDREN OF THE MORNING...John now fondly
>rememebers his Trio days...it was not always thus. Likewise...hearing
>John's take on THEY CALL THE WIND MARIA at a concert a couple of years
>ago was a spine-tingling experience. For those who thought that Bob
>Shane had the patent on that one, Johnny Stew gave him a run for his
>money!
> Acoustic...electric...real instruments, synthesised....folk
>songs...rock songs...whatever John has done has always been done with
>taste and class and more than a little spirit. It is why his music still
>excites me to this day...it is why his ROUGH SKETCHES hold up as
>FINISHED PRODUCT!! He never ceases to surprise and amaze...and I hope he
>continues to do so for many years to come.
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Subj: Fwd: No Subject
Date: 97-01-22
From: Angelbravo@aol.com
It's " driving over Kanan". A road going from Malibu California to Highway
101.
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Subj: RE: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-22
From: slowcoach@easynet.co.uk (Bob Elliot)
Hi
Count me in. I would happily perform a song for the tape as long as
I am allowed to use my washboard and drum machine.
Bob Elliot
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Subj: Re: Experiments
Date: 97-01-22
From: GregDenis@aol.com
In a message dated 97-01-22 17:07:40 EST, Del writes:
<< There's something about having
the same sensibility guiding the entire process that produces a sublime end
product--which is one reason that I enjoy the Homecoming releases so much.
>>
I agree for the most part, but there are days when I long to hear another
full-on studio album, maybe even with another producer for variety, tho I
love John's work that way, too. The Airdream Believer CD was such a treat
from a production standpoint becuase they obviously had a bigger budget for
it, and the sound was accordingly more lush and polished -- not that I'd
always want it that way, but it was nice to hear that effect, too -- Nanci
Griffith's ethereal vocal on "Shadows of the Angels' Wings" being a prime
example.
Speaking of whom, does anybody know if the recording Nanci and John did in
Nashville (for a Nanci CD) is of one of John's songs?
-- Greg
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Subj: RE: Tribute and covers
Date: 97-01-22
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
Bob Elliot wrote:
>Hi
>
>Count me in. I would happily perform a song for the tape as long as
>I am allowed to use my washboard and drum machine.
I can duplicate the high part (Stevie Nicks part) on the studio version of
"Miranda"
Any one up for the main vocals? <BG>
Nancy
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Subj: Re: Clack's -- followup
Date: 97-01-22
From: RGodwin495@aol.com
Ian,
Don't mean to walk over the posting to Ron B., but just in case he doesn't
read your question for a day or two, and to get you back into Clack's
sooner, just add
-- /rebeffa1.htm ---- to the URL
-- Clack's entire address: members.aol.com/clackclack/rebeffa1.htm
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Nice going on your FolkEra site --- really well done. The Chad
Mitchell Trio. . .
wow, what a time warp. How about John covering any cut from their "Four
Strong Winds" release?
(And I'd forgotten that John Denver, "then unkown", had replaced Chad
Mitchell after Chad left the group)
Keep up the good work, especially on the JS content. Like Bluesy says,
John needs all the advocacy an under-knowing public and marketplace can
handle.
the Rickster
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Subj: John's Favorite Albums
Date: 97-01-22
From: MFinleyCS@aol.com
John,
You mentioned a couple of days ago that you don't like all of your past
albums. I think we would all enjoy hearing which ones you do still like.
Mitch Finley
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