Re:As I was pumping irony...

[seo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

> But this time I watched John Paul a little more 
> closely. I now conclude that maybe JPJ had ribbed Robert with sharp little sly 
> jabs enough over the years that when "In Through the Out Door" was being 
> recorded that some words passed between them where, Jonesey might have cut 
> Robert down a peg, albeit wittily, just one too many times for Robert and that 
> Robert waited and waited and waited for the opportunity for some kind of a bit 
> of payback. I think it is also possible that the Royal Orleans situation might 
> have figured into the mix along with numerous other incidents that never saw 
> the light of day. So I get the impression that the situation between Robert and 
> John Paul is too thick, and too sticky to deal with.
> Sincerely,
> Shar

I had the same thoughts about this as well.  I think the reason JPJ was left out
was do to Robert not wanting to work with JPJ.  I think that JPJ and JP still
get along well ( I think he has even said that publicly, he and Jimmy
still talk on a regular basis).  
When the R&R Hall event was aired they showed them back stage
getting ready to play ( this is when they were cutting to a commercial).
Jonesy was all worried about what they were going to play and that he
hadn't played these song in a long time.  It was Jimmy who was all relaxed and 
happy and he kept telling Jonesy not to worry, you'll be just fine you know what
to do, were gonna play a little of this and then were gonna play this.

It appeared that Robert didn't want to give Jonesy the time of day, let alone
let him in on what was going on.

I think in Jimmy's defense, he wanted to play with Robert again and figured that 
if he had to leave out Jonsey, then it really wasn't a big deal.  Unfortunately
Jonesy didn't feel the same way.

Sean


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