<<It's more and more that i hear and read about Joni feeling like a playwright/director and i like it a lot. >>
Just keep this in mind...with the possible exception of Cheech & Chong (a novelty throw-in that works splendidly) & the double tracked Indian voice in DJRD, Joni never used other's vocals upfront in her pre-Klein period, nor has she done so in her post-Klein period. But lo & behold, on WTRF/DED/CMIARS, we get all these duets and vocal throw-ins with people who JUST HAPPENED to have big hits at the time! What a coincidence! My hunches have always told me that behind the scenes these pairings were not Joni's idea. If it WAS a natural evolution, like she says, why does she basically abandon the approach on her current records? Harlem in Havana could potentially have lots of vocal throw-ins, but it doesn't. Same with "Love Puts On A New Face"...lots of male parts in that one, but sung by Joni. Same with "Facelift" & "No Apologies". And guess what? The songs are better because of it... Just food for thought. Bob NP: James Cotton, "down at your buryin'"
