> Well, in order to keep balance in the universe, I brought my copy out again - > But now I've got it in the player beside my bed, to listen to as I drift off. > Worked pretty well last night.
Yes....it does work well for that. And I've realized this weekend, that despite having a mixed reaction to Travelogue, it has only served to make me admire Joni's voice and songs even more, particularly when I go back and listen to the original versions of some of the songs on Travelogue, like "Just Like This Train" for example. I hear them differently than I did before...they sound fresher somehow. I'm not sure whether that stems from a like or a dislike for these new versions or perhaps some combination of both or maybe its all on some subconscious level. But in any case they just seem that much more beautiful now. Whether I am a "true admirer" or not I don't care. All I know is what I love listening to. I've been playing Court and Spark alot this weekend and it feels remarkably fresh for some reason. Her voice sounds so beautiful and was what drew me in to this music to begin with. Does that mean I'm some kind of "purist"? No, not at all. If Travelogue serves to foster a deeper love for music that I already love to start with then I am grateful for it. As far as I'm concerned, Blue, For the Roses, and Court and Spark cannot be loved enough and that continue to seem so fresh and vibrant only goes to show just what incredible albums they are. Listening to them does not mean going back to the past but on the contrary, shows just how timeless they are. Most of the Stevie Wonder I listen to is early seventies. I certainly don't admire him any less, simply because I don't listen to his 80's material. Debating over who loves Joni the most rings too much of fundamentalist Christianity, dictating who is going to heaven and who will burn in hell. Just listen to whatever music takes you to that special place and remember there is no inner circle of Joni admirers. There's simply a cd player and cd's that you put in the player. Victor in Asheville NP: JOni "Just Like This Train" --- Victor Johnson --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.cdbaby.com/victorjohnson Look for the new album "Parsonage Lane" in March 2003 Produced by Chris Rosser at Hollow Reed Studios
