Who the hell cares about the way he acts? Unless you know him personally, I wouldn't make assumptions based on 1 brief encounter or t.v. interview. The fact is, he's an amazing musician. Period!
I love this song. Such strange lyrics, yet such deep soft feelings. I used to compare his strumming to the amazing Neil Young, but, this dude is better, Sorry Neil. He;s just freeking brilliant in his own strange way, isn't he?
J played acoustic here in Providence at the Met Cafe in '95. Before the set, people were yelling out requests, and he replied "I'll play what I want thanks...." Maybe he was in a foul mood, it was a weird time. Kids were following him to the bathroom for autographs and stuff.
@cheezgrater He played a solo show here in Providence in '94? and the crowd was yelling out songs and he said "I'll play what I want thanks." Ohhhhkay then.