In a message dated 3/15/03 8:28:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Those who remember me already know that I > consider the much-maligned pooch one of Joni's finest > efforts. There, I've said it again, and darnit all > I'm still proud of it! > Thanks, Don. I wished I'd said that. As many of you know, it was DED that brought me back to Joni after I jumped ship in the post Mingus era. To this day, it's my favorite of her album efforts. I connected to DED through the LA radio station I was listening to at the time, which played Ethiopia and Shiny Toys in decent rotation. I was stunned and delighted that it was Joni. I thought it was, but, it had been a while since I had heard anything of her works. At the time, the station I listened to didn't announce what they were playing -- you had to call them up. The announcer told the story of my call on the air later that night. I think I said something about her voice sounding so different. Anyway, DED brought me back full force and made me seek out what I missed in my absence. No regrets, Coyote Rick Casa Alegre Hollywood, California "Only fools are afraid to be burned by fire..."
