In a message dated 2/10/2003 12:06:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> CSNY's Woodstock would. But that would be strictly an American point of view. While I agree with you that CSNY's Woodstock is better known than Joni's own version, when it comes to Woodstock covers they basically break down into 4 subcategories: 1. Those that are derivative of Joni's original from LOTC; 2. Those that take their inspiration from the CSNY version; 3. Those that take their inspiration from The Matthews Southern Comfort version 4. Those that take off in a unique direction with seemingly little or no resemblance to any of the above. I would be hard-pressed to categorize every one of the 75 or so Woodstock's I've heard, but I can honestly say that more imitate the MSC version than the CSNY version. Using that criteria, it could be argued that the MSC cover is more definitive than the CSNY cover, even though it's not as well known on this side of the pond. Woodstock is an interesting study in Joni covers as it has been done in such creative ways. I think for many it sums up the entire hippie generation in one song and as such is an easy "target". Changing the subject slightly, I would argue that Joni's cover of "Twisted" has probably become the definitive version, but that comes from my perspective as a rock and roller. Perhaps in the jazz world this would be considered a blasphemous statement. Bob NP: Hootie & The Blowfish, "Time"
