Just subscribed to EONS. I'm already hooked. For sure, I would think Carole King- Tapestry would be one of my picks. Great album. Love the choice of Pearl by the way, great album. Also...The Bear Season 2 is simply amazing. The episode referenced earlier and the Thanksgiving meal episode were some of the best writing I've witnessed. Keep up the good work men.
Now you're talking! I love this album!! There is an interesting connection to The Doors too. Paul Rothchild produced all of The Doors records except LA Woman. In the fall of 1970, he had finished Pearl. Janis Joplin died during the sessions and Rothchild was devastated and probably exhausted by the time he heard the demo of Love Her Madly. He hated it so much that he turned over production duties to Bruce Botnik. My own theory is that he could see that Morrison was going down quickly and just couldn't go though it all again. I wrote a book about The Doors but the editors changed the spelling of Robby Krieger's name after I'd been through the final galleys and I just want it to fade into the sunset. It's a top book but I can't hack the typo. Janis hated Morrison btw. Anyhow, enough about me. Great choice.
Hello CJ, Mitch, and Ken! I am lying in my bed right now as I type this. It is 3:30 am. I literally have no idea how the hell or why the hell I am up at 3 am reading your blog and responding to it...well...I mean...other than I just woke up from a dream and it compelled me to respond. In my dream, I was in a New York City apartment (I've never been to NY) working on a project (no idea what the project was). The apartment was full of people who I felt I knew dearly but never saw their faces. The feeling I had working on this project elated me...elated all of us. All of these people were there for me, specifically for me to help make this project a smashing success and I could feel it in my soul that "it" would be. As we progressed in our collaboration and the momentum built, I became overwhelmed with emotion. We were doing this, making "it" happen, whatever "it" was. I began to plan out a thank you, an acceptance speech of sorts, exclaiming my appreciation and gratitude for the help that had been given to me, citing the fact that "it" all started in this small apartment, the Kaplan's apartment (I do not know any Kaplan's). I began to cry and one of the close friends/family members there with me asked if I was ok. And I said "YES"...I was so happy knowing that overwhelming success was to come from our work together. I was exhilarated and everyone with me was exhilarated as well. As that dream ended and faded out, the next thing that came into my thoughts was "Jams and Janis". Again...I have no idea why or where this came from and I could not get back to sleep after this. The incredibly high vibration of the dream and exciting thoughts had me elated. SO...instead of fighting to get back to sleep, I grabbed my computer. I did a search for Jams and Janis and the Kaplans and found a link to this blog post (via LinkedIn of all places), which I read and greatly enjoyed! I was born in July of 1970 which means I shared this beautiful Earth with Janis for a few short months before she passed. I too LOVE Janis and her sound and her vibe. Move Over is by far one of my absolute favorite songs. Her voice totally blows my mind! You are all terrific writers and I appreciated reading and feeling every word. Thank you! I will be sure to look for The Bear on FX and Exile on Newbury Street (EONS) Podcast on Spotify.
I think everyone needs a "tough hang" like Janis for at least a little while in their lives. I knew a guy like that. His main claims to fame were riding his moped onto the airfield and right into our breakroom, allegedly knowing Robert DeNiro ("he told me to call him Bobby, so I do."), and an unholy capacity for Long Island iced teas.
More than once we wound up at a house or apartment where he didn't know anyone who lived there. You'd think I would've learned to ask questions after the first time, but here we are.
P.S. I wanted to point and laugh at Garrett, but the more that episode wore on, the more I found myself rooting for him. To be so utterly all-in on something is, frankly, refreshing.
Festival Express is a documentary of a train tour by Janis, Grateful Dead, the Band and others across Canada. There’s a great rendition of Janis and fellow alcoholic Rick Danko singing Ain’t No More Cane on the Brazzos on the train.
Just subscribed to EONS. I'm already hooked. For sure, I would think Carole King- Tapestry would be one of my picks. Great album. Love the choice of Pearl by the way, great album. Also...The Bear Season 2 is simply amazing. The episode referenced earlier and the Thanksgiving meal episode were some of the best writing I've witnessed. Keep up the good work men.
I just want to say I love The Bear analogy so much with her art. It’s perfect.
Now you're talking! I love this album!! There is an interesting connection to The Doors too. Paul Rothchild produced all of The Doors records except LA Woman. In the fall of 1970, he had finished Pearl. Janis Joplin died during the sessions and Rothchild was devastated and probably exhausted by the time he heard the demo of Love Her Madly. He hated it so much that he turned over production duties to Bruce Botnik. My own theory is that he could see that Morrison was going down quickly and just couldn't go though it all again. I wrote a book about The Doors but the editors changed the spelling of Robby Krieger's name after I'd been through the final galleys and I just want it to fade into the sunset. It's a top book but I can't hack the typo. Janis hated Morrison btw. Anyhow, enough about me. Great choice.
Hello CJ, Mitch, and Ken! I am lying in my bed right now as I type this. It is 3:30 am. I literally have no idea how the hell or why the hell I am up at 3 am reading your blog and responding to it...well...I mean...other than I just woke up from a dream and it compelled me to respond. In my dream, I was in a New York City apartment (I've never been to NY) working on a project (no idea what the project was). The apartment was full of people who I felt I knew dearly but never saw their faces. The feeling I had working on this project elated me...elated all of us. All of these people were there for me, specifically for me to help make this project a smashing success and I could feel it in my soul that "it" would be. As we progressed in our collaboration and the momentum built, I became overwhelmed with emotion. We were doing this, making "it" happen, whatever "it" was. I began to plan out a thank you, an acceptance speech of sorts, exclaiming my appreciation and gratitude for the help that had been given to me, citing the fact that "it" all started in this small apartment, the Kaplan's apartment (I do not know any Kaplan's). I began to cry and one of the close friends/family members there with me asked if I was ok. And I said "YES"...I was so happy knowing that overwhelming success was to come from our work together. I was exhilarated and everyone with me was exhilarated as well. As that dream ended and faded out, the next thing that came into my thoughts was "Jams and Janis". Again...I have no idea why or where this came from and I could not get back to sleep after this. The incredibly high vibration of the dream and exciting thoughts had me elated. SO...instead of fighting to get back to sleep, I grabbed my computer. I did a search for Jams and Janis and the Kaplans and found a link to this blog post (via LinkedIn of all places), which I read and greatly enjoyed! I was born in July of 1970 which means I shared this beautiful Earth with Janis for a few short months before she passed. I too LOVE Janis and her sound and her vibe. Move Over is by far one of my absolute favorite songs. Her voice totally blows my mind! You are all terrific writers and I appreciated reading and feeling every word. Thank you! I will be sure to look for The Bear on FX and Exile on Newbury Street (EONS) Podcast on Spotify.
Sincerely,
Sleepless in Chicago ;)
I think everyone needs a "tough hang" like Janis for at least a little while in their lives. I knew a guy like that. His main claims to fame were riding his moped onto the airfield and right into our breakroom, allegedly knowing Robert DeNiro ("he told me to call him Bobby, so I do."), and an unholy capacity for Long Island iced teas.
More than once we wound up at a house or apartment where he didn't know anyone who lived there. You'd think I would've learned to ask questions after the first time, but here we are.
P.S. I wanted to point and laugh at Garrett, but the more that episode wore on, the more I found myself rooting for him. To be so utterly all-in on something is, frankly, refreshing.
Festival Express is a documentary of a train tour by Janis, Grateful Dead, the Band and others across Canada. There’s a great rendition of Janis and fellow alcoholic Rick Danko singing Ain’t No More Cane on the Brazzos on the train.