<< Not often I don't agree with your position because, >> Well, like I said, I was just speculating. I appreciate your points taken from the bio. I've not read it yet.
I still contend that Joni made some musical compromises (intentionally or subliminally) with these records due to her romantic and professional relationship with Larry. I don't say that as a negative, the collaboration bore much fruit. But I think that believing that Klein (who's produced many discs before & since) didn't have some pretty heavy influence here is a bit naive. Again, I don't KNOW, but I do know what I hear. <<As for Dancing Clown: Quit being such a logical ol' fuddy duddy, Bobbo. You have to put your mind back into a carefree (?) sixteen mode.>> Oh great! At sixteen I was a tubbo and had a face with more divots than a par-5 tee box! Thanks for sending me back there! LOL! You're right, of course...I should lighten up on Dancin' Clown. Joni's allowed a fun throwaway or two. After all, if she has fun making records, she's gonna keep doing it, right? ;~) Thanks for the good jabber, John. Joni's use of background vocals is an interesting subject, and I think her multi-tracking of her own voice is one of those things that sets her apart from the rest. I'm thinking of all those great self-harmonies in Court & Spark. Think I'll go play it now! Bob
