This song was supposedly written about long-time (late, died in the early '80s) L.A. and New York DJ B. MItchel Reed, who reportedly had a brief affair with Joni early in her career. He was an established DJ by the late '50s; by the late '60s he had helped usher in the first FM stations that played alternate album tracks and other music, not just the established hits played on AM radio.
@greendreamer Great comment, and highly accurate. The 'Beamer' was one of a kind. A jazz jock in the mid-fifties, at WOR replacing Symphony Sid, before heeding west as part of the line-up at legendary 'Color Radio' KFWB, Los Angeles. Grace and Peace from the Father.
@greendreamer Great comment, and highly accurate. The 'Beamer' was one of a kind. A jazz jock in the mid-fifties, at WOR replacing Symphony Sid, before heeding west as part of the line-up at legendary 'Color Radio' KFWB, Los Angeles. Grace and Peace from the Father.
This song was supposedly written about long-time (late, died in the early '80s) L.A. and New York DJ B. MItchel Reed, who reportedly had a brief affair with Joni early in her career. He was an established DJ by the late '50s; by the late '60s he had helped usher in the first FM stations that played alternate album tracks and other music, not just the established hits played on AM radio.
@greendreamer Great comment, and highly accurate. The 'Beamer' was one of a kind. A jazz jock in the mid-fifties, at WOR replacing Symphony Sid, before heeding west as part of the line-up at legendary 'Color Radio' KFWB, Los Angeles. Grace and Peace from the Father.
@greendreamer Great comment, and highly accurate. The 'Beamer' was one of a kind. A jazz jock in the mid-fifties, at WOR replacing Symphony Sid, before heeding west as part of the line-up at legendary 'Color Radio' KFWB, Los Angeles. Grace and Peace from the Father.