Why am I surprised that Joni was voted number five instead of number one? (Has everyone already discussed this topic? If so, I apologize). Joni has been such an infuence on women in rock, I've always felt that she's number one, but to see her voted FIVE--that was a shock. Bonnie Raitt beat her out at number four--yes, Bonnie is the bomb, but in no way is she better that Joni. I have to admit, after that verdict I lost interest because I was toying with some new recording equipment, but I know Aretha scored higher too, and Janis Joplin. I just don't think anyone will ever get the fact of how legendary Joni really is. Another pet peave of mine that I know has been mentioned here before is the fact that when they do show Joni clips, it's like she quit making music after recording "Help Me". She's made videos in the eighties and nineties, and has made appearances. Why must we always have this picture in our heads of her strumming her dulcimer to "California" or giggling at the end of "Big Yellow Taxi"? Can't these tv baffoons come up with some recent footage too? Or are they so out of it that they think she died young like Janis and Mama Cass? Somebody please enlighten me on why the public has put her out to pasture! Okay, I'm through. This is my last vent on this subject, because maybe those that are truly great don't get the recognition they deserve until they are dead and buried, and I'd rather have Joni alive and kicking than 10 feet under. Hats off, Joni! You're still number one, even if only a select few know it!
Abby
