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Ian Halperin Chat at James Taylor Online
4 October 1999
Joel - Welcome to our live chat with James Taylor biographer Ian Halperin, everyone.
Joel - And thank you, Ian, for coming to talk to us.
Joel - Ian Halperin is the author of an upcoming biographer called "Fire And Rain: The James Taylor Story. It's due out in November, right Ian?
Ian - Pleasure Joel, thanks for inviting me
Joel - Biography, that is. Ian's the biographer. ;)
Ian - As far as I know
Joel - Could you tell us a little about yourself and your background, Ian?
Ian - Sure, but before I do it's important to acknowledge that there's two biographers in the house Joel, because your book is due out next year and we're all eagerly awaiting it.
Joel - Thanks, Ian.
Ian - I'm from Montreal, Canada. I'm a previous winner of the Rolling Stone Magazine Award for investigative journalism and I've written four books. I'm 35.
Joel - I know you've written on a variety of subjects both music-related and otherwise. What led you to do a book on JT?
Ian - I would also like to say for the record that I've visited several music sites online and your JT site is the best. I'm sure everybody would agree with me that you do an impeccable job. Keep up the great work.
Ian - I was never really a JT fan. I've been more involved in alternative music and jazz. I was approached by a New York publisher to do a book about JT and at first I was skeptical.
Joel - What changed your mind?
Ian - After doing some research and inquiries to several friends I have in the music industry I decided that JT's story is one of the most fascinating and intriguing stories in music history. I could not believe what this music icon had gone through to get to the top.
Joel - It sounds like you spoke to a huge number of folks as part of your research. How many were theren in total, and what kinds of folks were they?
Ian - I spoke to over one hundred people connected to JT, including band members, managers, fans, family and friends he grew up with.
Joel - Did any have negative things to say about JT, or were they generally positive?
Ian - Before we go on, I've got to say that I was very surprised that there had never before been a bio about JT. This man is a living music legend who deserves to be referred to in the same breath as Chuck Berry, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Bob Dylan. I hope everybody who reads Fire and Rain will pick up a copy of Joel's book. It's good for everybody that two books are coming out. It gives his fans two different perspectives. They have waited too long for a book about JT.
Ian - Generally positive, but like most people on the planet earth JT does have a few skeletons in his closet.
Ian - Joel I gotta go pee. Can you wait two minutes? Thanks for your patience.
Joel - Were any of them revelations other than his drug abuse and widely reported failed marriages?
Joel smiles. No problem.
Joel - In the meantime, folks, if you'd like to see a little more about the book, click on the link at the top of the chat.
Joel - The book will ship sometime in November, but Amazon is taking orders for it now. You can have it delivered right when it's released.
Joel - Also, for new arrivals: This part of the chat is moderated, so you'll only be able to watch. Later we'll open it up and you'll be able to ask your own questions of Ian
Ian - I'm baaaack!! Thanks everybody for waiting. Some family members complained that he wasn't around all the time. Some fellow musicians complained that some people in JT's camp weren't always the friendliest people to work with. But nobody I interviewed really had a bad word to say about the man himself.
Joel - I've been asked often if JT himself had any involvement in your book.
Ian - No, it's an unauthorized bio.
Joel - Can you give us the names of some of the folks who did talk to you for the book?
Ian - Joel, I've got to add that one of the reasons I wasn't enthusiastic at first about doing this book is because I'm also a professional musician - saxophone. Before I did this book I really wasn't into the man's music. But now I'm a fan. In fact, I've listened over and over to his music and have discovered a lot of beauty in his melodies, lyrics and harmonies.
Joel - What fact about JT surprised you most when you were conducting your research?
Ian - At this point I don't want to reveal the names of the people who cooperated until the book's published. But I'll give you a few clues - I interviewed two of the people closest to JT who are also musicians as well as at least two recent band members.
Ian - the thing that surprised me most was the early part of his life, growing up in as the son of an affluent medical dean and winding up in a mental hospital. I couldn't believe what JT went through in his mid-late teens.
Joel - Knowing all that, what sort of impression do you have of JT today?
Ian - JT is one of the classiest, most professional acts in showbiz today. The man is an insatiable workaholic. He continues to provide joy to millions of people around the world day in and day out. A lot of people who are famous can learn a lot from him. He knows how to handle himself in public and never jumps queues in supermarkets or restaurants because of his fame. He's just a regular guy trying to make music because that's what he loves doing.
Joel - I know everyone else is anxious to ask their own questions, so in a minute we'll open it up.
Joel - Did you want to mention your other book that's been released recently, Ian?
Ian - Before we go on Joel I must thank you for posting the book on your website. I was in Europe on another assignment when I found out. I was extremely touched. I hope your book becomes a bestseller. You deserve it. You are the ultimate JT afficianado.
Ian - Sure, it's called Shut Up And Smile, Supermodels: The Dark Side. Before you open up the chat I'll say a few words about this title.
Joel - I appreciate it, ian.
Ian - I went undercover as a model in L.A. and New York and discovered a world in which beauty is everything and tragedy is everywhere. Lots of drug, alcohol and sexual abuse. Models I worked with shot up heroin under their toenails and tongues to hide track marks before photo shoots. So far the reviews have been good. Anybody who is online tonight is entitled to buying a personalised autographed copy from the publisher of a special limited edition version.
Joel - Okay. While you're giving them the address I'll get ready to open up the floodgates. Just a minute, everyone.
Ian - The cost of the book is $19.95 plus two beans for shipping and handling. Just send a check to: Ogo Books, 6230 Wilshire bldv., PMB1500, L.A., California 90048-5104
Ian - typo, that's Wilshire Blvd.
Joel - Thanks, Ian. Sounds like an interesting book.
Joel - We appreciate your coming to talk with us. And now, I'll open it up.
Ian - great
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Joel - You don't have to do anything, Ian. Here they come.
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SisKim - May we start asking questions Joel?
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ms thang - who's suzanne?
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Joel - Try to space them out a bit so Ian has a chance to try and keep up, SisKim.
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karin - would you say that your coverage of carly simon in your book is fair and accurate?
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MillWorker - Ian...does your book tell the "real" story behind the song Fire and Rain???
ms thang - think jt will go for someone 20 yrs younger?
Dustin - Hey Ian, thanks for coming on. I was just wondering if you've gotten a chance to see JT live since you've written your book
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ratty - and I would never harm another living creature
Joel - It will be chaotic for a few minutes, folks. Try to hold your questions at first.
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dolly - Why was James in a mental hospital, true mental illness or drugs/alcohol?
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ozarks - Hello,everyone! Glad you could chat,Ian.
Ian - There's lots of theories about who Suzanne is. I interviewed over 20 people just about the theory and I reveal it in the book.
oops - Welcome Ian! I missed some of the chat with Joel...Have you been lucky enough to speak with JT about your book?
[C]rash - c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[] Drinks are on me!
LadyAron - Hello Ian...Thanks for coming chat with us.....and thanks for writing about JT!!
ANGEL - IAN....WAS YOUR ROLLING STONES AWARD FOR THE MODELING UNDERCOVER WORK YOU DID?
SisKim - I know it's an unauthorized bio, but was there any attempt to include JT in the writing of the book?
ms thang - I've already ordered it
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Malcolm - Have either of you gentlemen interiewed Jim Olson, the maker of JT's wonderful Olson guitars, and are their any interesting stories?
MillWorker - brb.......
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Ian - Hi everybody, Jt was in a psychiatric hospital on two different occasions. It was a combination of emotional instability, drug and alchol abuse.
woodi - just haven't felt like being anywhere lately
woodi - just haven't felt like being anywhere lately
woodi - sorry guys
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ms thang - Ian, do you play the sax solo or with a band
Mona - Ian, I'm happy that someone finally wrote a book about JT and his really special music..thanks
Ian - The Rolling Stone award was for an expose about a medical doctor. I'm also the author of a book about the late grunge icon Kurt Cobain.
steam - IAN..we hear alot about JT's Dad and siblings..What about his mother?
jojo - looking forward to reading both of your books ian and joe
Ian - I play with a band, I have two cd's out. I've toured Europe and North America at festivals, clubs etc...
Dustin - Ian are you pretty good friends with Kenny G.
ANGEL - Ian....you are a delight to read......i'm convinced i have to have this JT book now!!
Ian - hey jojo, real Joel's. I'm the first to admit that nobody does more to promote JT than Joel. Joel's a real "Troubadour".
ms thang - how can we order your cd's and learn more about you too
karin - as i asked much earlier, do you feel that your coverage of carly simon is fair and accurate?
jojo - ian i know that!!!
Ian - Hi Karin, I put a lot of effort into the Carly chapters. I think some of the most startling info in the book comes up here.
LadyAron - Ian.....Is this your first biography and if so, would you do another one?
ANGEL - Joel is a pretty amazing guy....his book will be on all our lists too!!! :-)
ms thang - Yes, I agree about Joel website. Everytime I get an update It puts me in a good mood
jojo - you know it angel!!!
Dustin - HAVE YOU HAD A CHANCE TO TALK TO JAMES PERSONALLY OR SEE HIM PERFORM SINCE YOU FINISHED THE BOOK.
jojo - me too miss thang
Ian - I'm a bit burned out now Lady Aron. I've written quite a lot the past three years. It's time to put my sax on my shoulder and to get back out on the road doing what I love doing most.
ANGEL - I assume that JT has read the book...hasn't he? was he pleased?
LadyAron - That sounds like a good plan, Ian!! Good luck with that!!!
jojo - thanks to bith ian and joel for taking this time to talk with us!
ms thang - See Joel, you're loved
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starbux - hey all
Ian - Hi Dustin, I haven't talked to the man personally. I've seen countless videos of him and saw him perform impromptu, which I describe in the book.
ms thang - Ian, JT still always looks sad behind the eyes. Is he?
Kirstin - I'm wondering the same thing Iain. Has he read or acknowledged your work on his life story? What ere his comments, if any.
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Kirstin - Sorry 'bout the typo - my son's name is spelled Iain!!
SisKim - Have a nice evening everyone. Thanks for taking the time to chat, Ian. And thanks for setting this up Joel.
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Ian - I have a quote to dedicate to Joel by the great Bertrand Rusell. "htred of enemies is easier and more intense than love of reinds. But from men who are more anxious to inure opponents than to benefit the world at large no great good it to be expected." Thanks for everything Joel. You're an inspiration to all.
ANGEL - what is the name of your band, Ian? and where do play, mostly? you did say jazz, right? i love jazz!
sharon - why is the text jammed?
ozarks - Ian, can hardly wait 'til the book comes
ozarks - Comes out,that is!
jojo - i dont see it as sadness, to me he just looks intense ms thang
ozarks - Will you do any book signings?
Dustin - Where are you going to be when the book comes out. Are you going to be autographing anywhere????
ms thang - Well, either way I can ease the tension...
Ian - My music's been compared to a Leonard Cohen meets Coleman Hawkins style. Very poetic, lots of sax and percussion - what else would you expect from a Montreal jew?
ANGEL - great quote..Ian...and truly great spirit...you and Joel, both!!!
ANGEL - lol@Ian...so where will you play?
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sharon - why will you not answer any questions concerning carly simon?
Dustin - i agree angel
dolly - I think soulful is the right word for him.
steam - IAN...being from Montreal, i'm guessing you might be a Jesse Winchester fan
NICE - Did you have any support from JT on the tome?
steam - comparison between Jesse and JT?
Ian - The point of the book is not to do autograph sessions and book signings. I get off on that on some of my other books. But this one is for the fans. It's long overdue. That's why you deserve two books. And believe me, Joel's will top mine. He's the man. Risberg rules!!!!
jojo - thanks again joel!!! and you too ian goodnight all jts music has touched my heart years ago and still does to this day its nice to share that with others
LadyAron - I hate to leave, but I must.......Good Luck with your book and your music, Ian!! My copy of "Fire And Rain" will surely be read more than once!! Thanks to you, Joel for bringing us another great JTO event!! Goodnight!!
ms thang - Ian, 35-5 books, professional sax, writer...pretty impressive! Keep inspiring us all.
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sharon - joel is your book av
[C]rash - c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[]c[] Night all!
sharon - joel is your book available at barnes and nobles?
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Dustin - Ian, what is your favorite JT song?
Joel - Mine is still in progress, sharon. I hope to have it available sometime in 2000.
ANGEL - if this biography is unauthorized......did you need permission from at least the folks you wrote about related to JT?
Ian - Many people I meet ask me my favorite JT song. Do you want to know?
sarah - Do you delve into James' relationship(s) with Joni Mitchell in your book??
Dustin - and why?
Timguitar - big full room
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dolly - Yes, please tell us Ian.
Zot - Can't wait for your book Joel
ms thang - Ian, can you give us a brief suprise in the book?
ANGEL - Joel.....we will all go nuts when yours comes out tooooo!!! you know we love you!!!
sharon - thanks joel
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Ian - Lots on James and Joni. Lots of never before revealed details about their affair. Joni still cares deeply about the man
jojo - ditto angel!!!! haha
ANGEL - sure we wanna know....whta is it, Ian?
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ANGEL - hmmmmmmm, Joni is not alone!!! :-)
MAC FARLANE - DOES jt LIKE YOUR BOOK?
sharon - joel did you have a lot of cooperation with family and friends?
Kirstin - Ian, you still haven't said anything about JT's reaction to your book. Is there any?
dolly - Tell us your favorite song already Ian, thanks!
Joel - Mine is still in the early stages, sharon. There's not much to tell yet.
ARod - Hey Ian, I met you at Ryerson University last year for the Kurt Cobain presentation. (By the way, any Cobain fans should buy the book, "Who Killed Kurt Cobain")I wanted to know, do you see any similarities in the way both Kurt and James attempted to deal with their bouts of depression?.
Ian - I haven't heard any JT reaction yet. I'm not even sure if he's read it yet. I look forward to his response.
sharon - ian did you have the cooperation of his two wives?
MAC FARLANE - what's your next book?
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ms thang - does jt still feel for joni?
sharon - Ian, your book on Cobain was GREAT!
Dustin - So how about that favorite song?
Ian - JT can relate to Kurt, as he eloquently expressed shortly after Kurt died.
sharon - Ian, is there a rivalry between joni and carly?
Ian - Let's just say that Joni and Carly were never the best of friends.
Ian - Let's just say that Joni and Carly were never the best of friends.
MAC FARLANE - Is it true you met JT & Carly's daughter?
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ms thang - Ian, thanks for writing this book. I am a new fan of jt's and I can't explain what it is about him and his music that I just can't get enough of. Perhaps it is how he hits too close to home in his lyrics.
sharon - Does joni blame carly for her breakup with james?
Ian - there are maybe one or two songs in the history of pop music that comes remotely close to "Fire and Rain". I can listen to the song all day. It's a masterpiece. In two hundred years people will still be listening to it.
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Ian - I'm really enjoying this chat. Thanks again for inviting me Joel. The folks on your site are wonderful.
ben - mmmm,ian,how did you enjoy the island?
Dustin - You should come chat with us more often.
sharon - joel, i have to compliment you on your website, it is one of the best!!!
ARod Ian James has never been a big fan of self-promotion. Do you think this has played a large role in the devoted fan base he has?
ms thang - Ian, do you have a personal story that you may one day write about?
Ian - It would be my pleasure to chat here again. Maybe I can interview Joel when his masterpiece comes out. Speaking of Joel, are you still with us?
Joel - I'm here, Ian. A webmaster's work is never done.
ANGEL - good idea , Ian...dueling interrigators!!! lol
sharon - Ian, do you think carly's "extroverted" personality was hard for JT to deal with?
oops - gotta run! Thanks for being here Ian and Thanks Joel for bringing us these great chats!!! BYE everyone, sorry Wham and I are such strangers these days....we will try harder!,,,NITE!!!
Zot pictures Joel running on a tiny treadmill to keep the chat ticking over
willow - nite (((((((((oops))))))))))
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ms thang - Joel, why not download a picture of you and Ian so we can put a face with the names?
Ian - Taylor's not in music for self aggrandizment. He's in it to make music and to jam. He doesn't care if his face is on the cover of Rolling Stone or in People magazine. But to be successful in this business you need to have strong people involved in your career. And JT has always had that, Peter Asher, Borman etc...
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Ian - Has anybody out there been to Montreal before
Kirstin - But in being successful, he has kept everyone at arms length. Why?
ARod - Yep. A few times, in fact.
ANGEL - yes, Ian...lovely city!!
ms thang - negative, but met a few mounties...
Ian - JT knows how to draw the line. He understands that this is showBUSINESS.
woodi - if you suffered his life you'd keep people at arms length too
Ian - Je parle francais. J'aime tout le monde ici. Merci beaucoup.
Kirstin - My brother-in-law, the piano player, lives just down the road in Montreal.
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sharon - Ian does Carole King play a large role in the book?
ANGEL - if only i could speak french....Ian!!! ??????
Dustin - no puedo a hablar en francessa pero espanol no es un problema
dolly - Ian, why is Rio such a special place to James??
Ian - Carole King is mentioned prominently, as she should be.
Kirstin - And what about The Vineyard?
Ian - JT loves playing in Brazil. He really appreciates the Latin people and he loves letting his hair down (what's left of it) there.
sharon - Tapestry is a masterpiece!
ARod - Ian, if you could describe the typical JT fan, how would you do it?
Ian - JT fans are intelligent and they know what good music is. They aren't caught up in a lot of the bull that is put out today by record label honchos.
Ian - Somebody's ringing my bell, I'll be back in a flash...thanks
sharon - Ian, do joni and JT have a good friendship these days?
ms thang - Ian, are you a salesman too?
ms thang - Joel, what about a picture of yourself?
Ian - JT and Joni have worked out their differences and they are friends again.
Ian - Why do you ask MS?
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ms thang - cause you sold me on the fan discription
sharon - Ian, are carly and james also on friendly terms?
Kirstin - It's been fun and enlightening. Thanks Joel and Ian. Don't stay up too late! Ciao.
Dustin - Ian, are you married, have children etc...
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SuperD - Will there be a way to obtain author-autographed copies of the book...perhaps on this site, Mr. Halperin?
SuperD - ...and are you by any chance related to Halperins who live in Omah, Nebraska?
SuperD - Omaha, sorry
ARod - Ian, thanks for being here (Thanks to Joel as well). A presentation at Ryerson on James (similar to the one you gave on Kurt) would be much appreciated. G'night everybody!
Ian - thanks MS. For the record, I've never been into sales. I'm an arist. I live day-to-day, appreciate each day I'm alive. Everyday I wake up I'm amazed. Amid visions of light, a long October night, hipster pants and magical mystery prints that danced, oh my, oh my, ...that's from one of my songs.
sharon - Sorry, I think my question got lost, are jt and carly on friendly terms now?
ANGEL - ohhhhhhhhh, Ian!!! you truly are amazing! you wrote that? back to music...for all our sakes!!!!
Ian - My father's family was completely wiped out in the Second World War. Any Halperins out there might be relations, but I'd have to dig deeper.
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At home - Good evening, thought I'd drop in and watch!
ozarks - Ian, what is the name of the band
ms thang - Ian, you do have a story! Do you think you will soon tell it.?
SuperD - Thank you. And about autographed books?
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ozarks - The band that you play with?
Ian - Angel, here's another one: Chariots studded with jewels, and band organs that play, children choose their steeds carefully, horses with gold leafs on their manes, No music No Lights, When Will the Carousel Ride
ANGEL - yes, what is the name of the band...and when is YOUR cd coming out? would love to hear that song in its entirety
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Gunky - Tah Dah!!!
woodi - well Ian there's something you and i have in common... my fathers family was devistated by that same war
Ian - the Name of my band is Ian Halperin and The Yellow Groove
Gunky - Hi Y'all!
sharon - Ian, was your family destroyed in the holocaust?
ANGEL - Ian...i'm sold.....send me the order form.....Ian....:-)
Ian - somebody just asked me which book I'd buy if I could only afford one... The answer is simple...Joel Risberg is the authority. I'd buy his without hesitation.
ms thang - Into Mythology, Ian?
Ian - yes Sharon
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ANGEL - Do you play only in MOntreal? Ian...with the band?
Ian - I've toured Europe, parts of the U.S. and across Canada.
ms thang - I'm sorry about your family Ian.
sharon - Ian, I'm so sorry, I have a history degree on european military history
ozarks - You are a good salesman,Ian! LOL
Ian - I even once played Wembly Stadium as part as a benefit for Nelson Mandela when he was in jail.
babs - Hello-I am sory I'm late
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At home - Ian, I just have to ask you, what was it like to sit and chat with JT? I'm assuming you have..
ben - ian,did you hit the hot tin roof at all?
ms thang - Ian, how can we ever chat with you again. Especially after reading your book. Do you have your own website?
sharon - Ian, do you name name's in your model's book?
sharon - ben, have you been to the hot tin roof?
Ian - Re my latest book about Supermodels - shut Up and Smile, anybody who buys it tonight directly from the publisher get a personalized autographed copy. Send $19.95 check or money order to Ogo Books, 6230 Wilshire Blvd., PMB 1500, Los Angeles, California, 90048-5104
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Ian - You can also send me your email addresses to Ogo Book in L.A. and I'll be glad to respond.
MacFarlane - Ian, is it hard to be a writer?
Ian - you can also read an article about my book that appeared last week at: http://www.montrealmirror.com/old/sep231999/upfront.html, there's also a photo of me there.
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sharon - At home: hey jt!
Dustin - Ian i'm just curious if you've ever fooled around with the GUITAR. i play myself and love the challenge of picking out JT.
woodi - the link didn't work
Ian - I find writing lyrics and music much easier. It's no joke to sit down and write a book MacFarlane. Especially non fiction. A lot of research goes into it.
woodi - is there supposed to be a comma at the end
Ian - I find writing lyrics and music much easier. It's no joke to sit down and write a book MacFarlane. Especially non fiction. A lot of research goes into it.
Ian - I find writing lyrics and music much easier. It's no joke to sit down and write a book MacFarlane. Especially non fiction. A lot of research goes into it.
woodi - is there supposed to be a comma at the end
Joel - The extra comma broke that link, Ian, but here it is again: http://www.montrealmirror.com/old/sep231999/upfront.html
MacFarlane - do you enjoy getting fan mail?
Ian - I find writing lyrics and music much easier. It's no joke to sit down and write a book MacFarlane. Especially non fiction. A lot of research goes into it.
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MacFarlane - do you enjoy getting fan mail?
MacFarlane - do you enjoy getting fan mail?
At home - link does not work
MacFarlane - do you enjoy getting fan mai?
Ian - thanks joel, that's it
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ms thang - angel, did you get knocked off too?
Ian - http://www.montrealmirror.com/old/sep231999/upfront.html that's the link to read about my latest book and to see a photo of me
MacFarlane - didn't see your answer - did you meet JT's and Carly's daughter?is it true
Ian - Yes I met Sally Taylor, a wonderful human being. A treasure.
ANGEL - darn...what is the link for, Joel? and ian...i missed everything about how to get your music!!! *pout*..yes, MS>>i sure did
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sharon macfarlane what's the deal with the fan mail?
Dustin - Did you interview Bob Olsen, the maker of James' guitars.
ms thang - Missed it too.
MacFarlane - what would you say /ask JT if you met him now?
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Dustin - or maybe it's not Bob, i'm not sure
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Ian - I do get lots of letters at my publisher's office. Interestingly, I've got more letters about the JT book than any other.
ANGEL - your lyrics intrigue me...and the saxophone...well...that is a heavenly thing!! and i should know! :-)
Joel - You're thinking of James Olson, Dustin.
Gunky - James Olson is the name Dustin
Ian - I'd ask JT to tell me why did it end with Joni when they seemed so in love.
ms thang - ian, did you interview Brian Reed?
Dustin - that's right, i was thinking of bob taylor
Zot - Jimmy Olsen worked at the Daily Planet. :)
ANGEL - lol@zot...
Joel - You're a lot of help, Zotty.
At home - a little ancient history huh?
sharon - Ian, is there anything in the book about JT's latest love in the book, he mentioned her during his chat with Charles Osgood
Ian - Yes I spoke to Brian Reed. He's a veteran in the business and he's done wonders for the likes of Jackson Browne and JT.
Gunky - LOL@ Sir Zot!
MacFarlane - who does JT love now?
sharon - Ian, did it not end with joni because carly "stole" him away?
Zot smiles sweetly
ms thang - He loves me now, he just doesn't know it yet
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Ian - there's a great Montreal photo-journalist I worked with named E. Choueke, he has some of the most interesting unseen JT photos from a concert back in 1975.
ozarks - Got booted,hope I didn't miss too much!
Ian - there's a great Montreal photo-journalist I worked with named E. Choueke, he has some of the most interesting unseen JT photos from a concert back in 1975.
MacFarlane - do you think he'll still write great songs all his life?
ozarks - Got booted,hope I didn't miss too much!
MacFarlane - do you think he'll still write great songs all his life?
sarah - Ian, I got knocked off but have you entertained the idea of attending James' New Years Eve Concert in Raleigh? Might there be any surprises in store?
Ian - Does anybody here know Choueke, he's famous in Canada. Apparantly he once date a playboy bunny of the year. He's also appeared on a lot of tv shows.
ANGEL - Zot? missed your pm....
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Dustin - i'll be at the new year's concert
Dustin - anybody else here going?
ANGEL - joel? are we all havin trouble with the servers?
MacFarlane - I think that photog Choueke does a lof of Celine pix
Joel - The server is slow tonight, Angel, yes.
Ian - Jt always writes great songs. Unfortunately, the music business has changed for the worse and it's not easy to promote songs today. The market is over saturated and people want gloss and hype like Ricky Martin or the Backstreet Boys instead of quality like JT, Bob Dylan or Cat Stevens.
MacFarlane - will Choueke's photos of JT be in your book?
RT - What about his last Grammy for hourglass?
ANGEL - or Ian Halperin, eh? :-)
Zot just grinned evilly or something, Angel
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dolly - Bob Dylan, quality? Anybody with me?
At home - my ping timed out
sharon - What makes the photo's you are talking about so
sharon - What makes the photo's you are talking about so
RT - Did the album sell well?
RT - Did the album sell well?
MacFarlane - will Choueke's photos of JT be in your book?
sharon - interesting
ANGEL laughs at zot's evil grin...
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Dustin - Me too Dustin ??
Squirt - I see the Angle
ms thang - Ian, are you surprised with the number of chatters on tonight?
Ian - absolutely, Esmond Choueke's photos rule. He's got to be one of rock's hottest photographers out there. I also bought steamy photos of supermodels off him.
Dustin - where can we get those
sarge - night all ((((((((((roomies))))))) thanks Joel & Ian
Ian - Why would I be surprised MS
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sharon - Ian, what makes the 1975 photos of JT so interesting?
ANGEL - LOL@squoit
MacFarlane - do you hve to add postage to buy the Supermodels book?
Ian - sleep well Sarge.
Me too Dustin - goin to raleigh I mean
Dustin - oh cool
Ian - I've never before seen JT look so intense.
ms thang - By how much he is still loved, and from what I can tell, everyone seems to be in a young age group.
Dustin - i'm going to atlanta and raleigh
Dustin - t wait
Me too Dustin - Hey I have a new chat name
Dustin - can't wait
sharon - Ian, intense because of drug use?
RT - IAN, in Hourglass interviews, JT mentions Another Day as being a song that talks about emerging from a dark period in his life, does the book deal much with this transition period described by the song ,"walk with me into this light...?"
Ian - two bucks extra for postage and handling. Plus a cup of coffee for Joel, the man never sleeps. He's a workaholic.
ANGEL - Joel loves his work....hmmmmm, oughta be a song, eh?
MacFarlane - how much to buy one of your CD's, Ian?
Me too Dustin - You don't mind do you- it has a real ring to it
sharon - Ian, was the intense look because of drug use?
ms thang - got any steamy picture of JT, bet they would sell faster.
Dustin - i love it
Ian - I have a question for true JT fans...Does anybody know the story behind the taxi he used to drive?
ANGEL - tell us about you, Ian...i must have been booted..if you did already...married? children?
MacFarlane - The taxi was given to him by his great-godmother
sharon - Ian, I have a feeling based on how you have commented on joni tonight that carly is going to be trashed in your book.
ANGEL - i don't know the taxi story...:-(
Squirt - I will never get booted again as I'm now hooked to the computer via cable.....yippee
Ian - I have a steamy picture of Risberg in the book sitting at his terminal naked
Dustin - please elighten us about the taxi Ian
MacFarlane - it's the Big Yellow Taxi in Joni's song
Joel smirks at Ian. Sales will plummet.
ms thang - Joel, how could you! Can I get a copy? :)~
Ian - nobody's going to be trashed. The facts speak for themself. It's important to capture JT's life and spirit as accurately as possible.
ANGEL - we have all seen that on geek tv...Ian!!! lol
MacFarlane - did I win a free copy of your book?
Ian - nobody's going to be trashed. The facts speak for themself. It's important to capture JT's life and spirit as accurately as possible.
sharon - the taxi took away her old man!
Ian - just kidding about the picture of Joel, boy everybody sure got excited.
ANGEL - yea, what a bunch we are, right, Joel? lol
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sharon - Ian, was he a "Fairweather Father"?
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Ian - When I went undercover as a model in my new book I actually got to do a test shoot for FUBU, the hot American clothing company out of N.Y.
babs - sorry,I'm late again. Hello Ian
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Ian - anybody know who won the Met-Reds game
ANGEL - and where do we get that pic? Ian?:-)
Ian - Hi Babs
Squirt - I suppose that I better get going as I have to figure out how to work this cable.....bye bye for now..
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MacFarlane - but what did I win? I was first with the answer for the taxi!!
ms thang - So, basically you're hot!!! huh, Ian?
ozarks - Lost it, again.....
babs - Hi Ian-aren't these people nice?
dolly - METS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
babs - Hi/bye squirt
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Zot - Joel, will there be an all-pictorial Risberg autobiography any time in the future?
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Dustin - Ian do you have any performances planned in the future in the U.S.
Joel - Look for it at your local bookseller, Zot
ANGEL laughs at Zot....you are great! (sorry Joel, can't help it..he makes me laugh)
Lily - Any idea WHEN IN NOVEMBER the book comes out? PLEEEEEEEEASE
sharon - MacFarlane - how did you know the taxi story?
ms thang - How do we get it autographed Joel?
MacFarlane - I'm still waiting for my prize
Zot - I want a dot-to-dot version. I like a little suspense.
dolly - 5-0! Are you a Mets fan??
Ian - not yet Dustin. I've taken the last year off because of the books. But I'll be back on the scene in the new year.
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Ian - ricky Henderson rules!!!Mets all the way.
Jodie - Did he interview Carly?
Gunky - Yes Zot, the title will be..."Risberg:The Man Behind The GeekCam,The Legend, The Dynasty!"...
Me too Dustin - I've always been amazed that he could write a song and actually record it
Dustin - I'm a Braves fan myself
MacFarlane - Ian - you can fill in where Celine left to retire!!
ANGEL is dyin here....lmao@zotty!!!
Dustin - here in south carolina that's the team closest to home
ms thang - How 'bout them cowboys!
Zot Risberg He Came, He Saw, He Ate.
Ian - Celine apparently will retire December 31st. She wants to have kids with Rene.
sharon - this has turned into a baseball chat? forget it! bye everyone
MacFarlane - to Sharon - I love researching how writers write things
ANGEL - awwwwwwwww, i love celine...
dolly - Go Home Dustin!!
Jodie - Did Carly tell the real story about JT for the book?
ANGEL - where will we find your band schedule...Ian?
sharon - Macfarlane - the taxi story was printed in an interview in Stereo Review, right?
Me too Dustin - personal as B.S.U. R. He's never sung it in public, however.
Lily - I hear that a remastered "Gorilla" is coming out. This is a must, the sound on the original could use work. (ie: little chirps, kind of roomy)
MacFarlane - Ian, maye her manager Rene will manage you now?!
ms thang - Ian, can you give us a brief explaination of fire and rain...
Ian - I'll let Joel know when it's final...early in 2000.
Me too Dustin - My line got fragmented
Dustin - i am home dolly lol
MacFarlane - Sharon - I read about it in an old hippy newspaper called Aphrodisiacs
ANGEL - great, ian...hope i can see you in person...with the band...
Dustin - yes keep us updated
MacFarlane - one last time: WHAT'S MY PRIZE??!
Dustin - i'd love to see you to
sharon - Wow! Never heard of that one, I was mostly into crawdaddy and cream
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ms thang - I have heard two versions of fire and rain. The second one was that Suzanne was someone he met in the mental hospital and she committed suicide. Is this true?
babs - Ian-I suppose you don't care to know that i yodel?
ANGEL - that is what i heard too, ms..
Ian - Fire and Rain is a sympathetic portrayal of America's number one troubadour, James Vernon Taylor.
babs - That's his dad?
Ian - Check out Esmond Choueke on Amazon.com for his book about Aphrodesiacs.
ms thang - The first was a friend of his whose parents thought he wasn't good enough for her and sent her off to school. They kept in touch over the phone and made plans to meet. On her flight home the plane crashes. Thus, hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come. Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground.
Ian - I reveal in the book what was the real story behind Suzanne.
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Dustin - very good salesman you are Ian ha ha ha
ms thang - am i close?
mersy - ian.i once met james
Zot - I've gotta go. Thanks for coming to chat, Ian. It was great.
MacFarlane - here's my quiz: is it true Joni's secret daughter is also JT's?
sharon - Ian do you mention the song "There We Are" about carly in the book?
ANGEL - nice inticing, there, Ian!! :-)
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Ian - I once met a guy, who's a big player in the music industry who met JT at a music conference. Mark Fleming is the man. He gave me great anecdotes about JT.
sharon - MacFarlane - NO WAY!!!!!
mersy - cool
Ian - Ever since MF left BMG music it's gone downhill. He helped discover all the big bands.
MacFarlane - Sharon - you're right! want a prize?
sharon - joni had the child long before she met jt - it was a boyfriend from Canada
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mersy - met him in an elevator at the national academy of songwriters on hollywood blvd.
MacFarlane - I'll give you the same prize they gave me - zilch!
ANGEL - ohhhhh, those canadians!! lol
mersy - ian i've read your other books
Ian - Mersy, are you the same Mersy who once played backup keyboards on Mick Jagger's solo album?
mersy - thats right
mersy - shhh
Ian - Which ones have you read Mersy?
mersy - cobain,Celine Dion
mersy - and my friends in Paris say u have a new one about models??
Ian - that's true Mersy, just came out last week.
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mersy - whats the deal ??
Ian - Angel say hi to Mersy, he's the former keyboard player for Mick Jagger.
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mersy - Hi angel
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MacFarlane - Ian, aren't models really boring?I dated one named Berticia.
Dustin - well, this is the place to be tonight
ANGEL - hey....mersy!!!! welcome to JTO!!!
ms thang - Joel, b4 I forget, thanks for setting this up. You are the best and I look forward to purchasing and reading your version too. : ) Also, can I get a picture of you @ your desk? Just kidding...ijones
Dustin - lots of musicians here
cj - I have a song question...
Dustin - we should all get together and jam sometime
ANGEL - are you in Paris, mersy?
Ian - I just got a private question about Choeke. Yes he's an author, yes he once dated a playboy bunny, yes, I believe he's single...so girls, listen up...
Joel - You're welcome, ms thang.
mersy - no in LA
ANGEL - how about you, Ian? are you single? hehe
mersy - and U my angel of the mourning
ms thang - yeah Ian do tell about yourself
ANGEL - who do you play with now? mersy?
Ian - MS...and everybody here, let's all buy up advanced copies of Joel's book and make sure it gets onto the N.Y. Times bestseller list...he deserves it more than anybody.
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mersy - sting
cj - What the James Taylor song (Close your eyes, you can close yours eyes its alright)?
mersy - since kenny died.
mersy - IAN who's Joel??
ANGEL - no, not mourning...not now! mersy..........sting!!!!!!! that is wonderful!! great new cd..are you on it?
MacFarlane - Ian, does JT deny now that he used to shoot up heroin?
Ian - Joel is the webmeister, the man responsible for putting this all together.
Ian - JT has never denied shooting up.
ANGEL - we sure will....Ian..Joel's book will fly!! as will yours!
ms thang - you got it!!! I have a friend in New York who is trying to make it big and I am sending him a copy of your book for Christmas. Joel, when yours comes out, he also needs a housewarming gift. So, I guess I'll be ordering two of yours as well.
mersy - tanks joel
MacFarlane - how come JT never did his own (auto)biography?
mersy - ms..is he a writer?
sharon MacFarlane he would never write a book about himself - he is too private
ms thang - negative, model, actor, singer, and songwriter. He looks alot like the guy from the show Darma and Greg
mersy - the drugs would not allow him him to be objective
Dustin - mersy joel is here to
Dustin - mersy joel is here to
MacFarlane - Sharon - did you get a prize?
Ian - Alright, I'll reveal some of the nitty gritty...or I'll see if you guys are caught up on your JT facts...Who knows the real reason why JT and Russ Kunkel fell out for awhile.
sharon - What prize?
mersy - from london??Joel
MacFarlane - S-for the answer about Joni & JT's daughter
sharon - JT and Russ fell out over Kunkel's engagement to carly
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ANGEL - CArly...the real reason
MacFarlane answer JT & RK fought over a svelt blonde waitress in London
Ian - Sharon's on the ball.
MacFarlane - Ian - is it true you met Celine Dion???
Ian - yes I did, a couple of times
ANGEL - just her server is quicker!!! lol
MacFarlane - did you like Celine?
ANGEL - is celine as wonderfully sweet as she seems?
ms thang - Ian, tell us something about jt that we don't know...that you discovered all by your lonesome.
Ian - nice girl, but I'm skeptical of any girl singer who marries their manager, especially when he's 27 years her senior.
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MacFarlane - did you get attracted to all the models in your book of Supermodels??
Ian - No, my wife is prettier than all of them combined
ANGEL - love is ageless...Ian....i know ..I'm old..hehe
Dustin - mersy are you performing anywhere in the near future
ms thang - now we know who was at the door earlier
Ian - Mersy, didn't you once play with U2 on their last tour?
MacFarlane - do you think JT wants to read your new book??
Ian - Probably, I'm sure, he's a class act.
ms thang - Mersy, wow, what's Bono like?
MacFarlane - I played with U2, the Stones, and Rufus Wainwright II.
ANGEL - he sure seems to be...Ian
Joel - I'm afraid I have to head off, folks, but the chat room never closes. Have fun, and thanks, Ian. You're always welcome here, of course.
Joel - Night, folks. The log of the chat will be posted by tomorrow.
Dustin - Did you come to Clemson with U2 mcfarlane
ANGEL - but you still didn't win a prize tonight...eh, macFArlane? what is up with that? hehe
Ian - Thanks Joel. Cheers. It's been a hoot. I've got to go to sleep. I got to wake up in a few hours. Thanks everyone.
MacFarlane - nite nite all!!!
Joel - Bye, all.
ANGEL - mersy? where did you go?
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Dustin - thanks ian
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ANGEL - Ian and Joel!!! thnank you both!!! this was great!
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