Joni, like so many songwriters of the past 50 yrs, expresses the complexities of human life in just 3 or 4 mins.
That you choose not to see the reality in her songs, questioning her motives, is understandable but it is also potentially a reflection of your own inability to accept writing as a simple need to express a simple emotion.
Such writing allows people to respond to music of all sorts emotionally, seeing a little of themselves in the subject matter.
@thegrinchl7 I can only be responsible for what I do, not for what she chooses to do. I don't smoke, but it's not up to me to dictate what others should do. I don't like second hand smoke either, but I don't think smokers are trying to hurt me with their extra smoke...lol...we are all free to choose for ourselves and that's the way it should be...and when you get to the point that you aren't bothered by whatever someone chooses, whatever it is, then you will be truly free...
@MATTshortMUSIC - No, actually "smoking" is everybody's business. She argued that 2nd hand smoke is a "myth". That people imagine their illness. I find that there's a certain class of people in the USA who wish to be loved unconditionally regardless of their anti-social behavior (smoking is an act of hostility, to yourself and others). They are a burden to everyone in their community and to their estranged family. The Grinch grew a heart. Now you must grow some responsibility.
Simply wonderful to be able to hear Joni Mitchell talk about love this way. She's a treasure.
newloosemoose 5 days ago
@ChiroQuacker I just wonder, how do you plan to prevent yourself from getting old ?
woodsprout 3 weeks ago
~ I love hearing Joni using references from scripture.
KazooLadyofWoodstock 3 weeks ago
@MATTshortMUSIC - I think smoking is an act of self-loathing.
That it negatively affects the health of those around you makes
it an act of violence. This lethargic, ill defined social boundaries
you have is a leftover from the 60s. It doesn't work. You see, if I
take my Pit Bull off its leash and it attacks you, or I take my gun
and target practice in my apartment...It makes my head spin to
think how fast you'd call for my arrest. Why is cigarette smoking
any different?
thegrinchl7 1 month ago
oh man...why did i have to see this clip...i'd rather remember hr the way she way..young, gorgous, talented
man sh looks like an old leather shoe...uggh
ChiroQuacker 1 month ago
"Love is all we need!" I believe The Beatles agreed!
bachwoman098 1 month ago
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proteggemoi 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Joni, like so many songwriters of the past 50 yrs, expresses the complexities of human life in just 3 or 4 mins.
That you choose not to see the reality in her songs, questioning her motives, is understandable but it is also potentially a reflection of your own inability to accept writing as a simple need to express a simple emotion.
Such writing allows people to respond to music of all sorts emotionally, seeing a little of themselves in the subject matter.
Music is emotional.
Thank you please.
stephenmcgarrity 1 month ago
@thegrinchl7 I can only be responsible for what I do, not for what she chooses to do. I don't smoke, but it's not up to me to dictate what others should do. I don't like second hand smoke either, but I don't think smokers are trying to hurt me with their extra smoke...lol...we are all free to choose for ourselves and that's the way it should be...and when you get to the point that you aren't bothered by whatever someone chooses, whatever it is, then you will be truly free...
MATTshortMUSIC 1 month ago
@MATTshortMUSIC - No, actually "smoking" is everybody's business. She argued that 2nd hand smoke is a "myth". That people imagine their illness. I find that there's a certain class of people in the USA who wish to be loved unconditionally regardless of their anti-social behavior (smoking is an act of hostility, to yourself and others). They are a burden to everyone in their community and to their estranged family. The Grinch grew a heart. Now you must grow some responsibility.
thegrinchl7 1 month ago