actually it said kakki, "bla bla" which is how i wrote it...but when it got quoted it was not as clear so i wanted to be sure it was clear...
anyway...although i do understand your point brenda, & i know many others on this list agree with you...i think from time to time we do go into speculating about about joni as a person, not just her music...probably because her music is so personal...my opinion is that it is all relevant, & when done respectfully & compassionately (as i believe kakki's post was), then it can be food for thought...it was for me & spawned several conversations on the subject that were interesting...but hey, i'm someone who loves to talk about who songs are about because i think its all part of her artistry...& many don't like this either >>I've worked with and known more than a couple of people of Joni's stature in the business. And my experience has been, particularly with someone who is as smart as Joni is, that even with friends they know that when they speak they are as good as talking to the public most of the time. That their words fall under a different kind of scrutiny than someone who is not a pop culture figure or icon.<<< That's interesting, I'd never thought about it that way. I am sure some people are this aware of their every word being public. I have to say that my experience has been quite different. I have to admit I've been told some things by some pretty well known folks & I KNOW they weren't talking to the public & I've also noticed these same folks speaking in similar ways to others too...stuff that was definately not for public consumption...but when i think about it...these things were usually spoken when these folks were in pain about something & it just came out in a moment of vulnerability or maybe trusting someone a bit & needing to talk. I often have been amazed that they were that open actually. It's a good thing I can keep a confidence whether I'm asked to or not...lol. ******************************************** Kate Bennett www.katebennett.com sponsored by Polysonics Discover the Indies at Taylor Guitars: http://www.taylorguitars.com/artists/awp/indies/bennett.html ********************************************-
