In a message dated 2/1/2003 5:22:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> are > we just being arrogant? is joni the voice of a generation, and if so, who > is > the new generations voice? > Hi Ron- I wouldn't label Joni as the "voice of a generation"...I would associate Dylan or even Baez with that before I would Joni. With the exception of Woodstock, and some of the DED stuff, her songs seem to be more about universalities and not specific issues tied to a certain time. Like you say, years from now her music will still be listened to, relevant, and analyzed. As will Dylan's of course. As for trying to convince others about Joni, I think either you get it or you don't. And I've never seen Morrisette as anything more than a flash in the pan. Maybe I'm wrong, time will tell. Not that I'm looking for one, but Ani Difranco has more characteristics of being the "next Joni" to my ears. And fwiw, Willy the Shake bores me to tears. Joni is way better in my book. Fortunately we have them both so we don't have to choose. Bob
