Group-Analytic Contexts, Issue 76, June 2017

Newsletter – Summer 2017 95
worlds - that isn’t an accident. After the relatively unsuccessful
sessions for BOB in New York, he was the one to suggest Dylan go to
Nashville to work with the session musicians he knew. And listen,
Chris, this is what Leonard Cohen said about him:
"Bob Johnston was very sophisticated. His hospitality was
extremely refined. It wasn't just a matter of turning on the machines.
He created an atmosphere in the studio that really invited you to do
your best, stretch out, do another take, an atmosphere that was free
from judgment, free from criticism, full of invitation, full of
affirmation. Just the way he'd move while you were singing: He'd
dance for you. So, it wasn't all just as laissez-faire as that. Just as art
is the concealment of art, laissez-faire is the concealment of
tremendous generosity that he was sponsoring in the studio."
So let’s say “up yours” to the nay-sayers and honour Bob
Johnston as a truly great producer, especially on the album in question.
Let this album into your ears and mind and it will be a
beautiful companion for life.
Lavinia Palace’s Ten Point Guide For A Great Sex Life
1. You’ve got to want it (no, really want it!)
2. Practice makes perfect, so pracsex, pracsex, pracsex
3. One lover can teach what the many can’t
4. Guys – for you an orgasm isn’t really necessary, it’s about process,
but for your lover….
5. Before, during or after – which do you prefer? Hey - you don’t have
to choose
6. Humble yourself to the wishes, needs and desires of your lover,
don’t be afraid to get down on your hands and knees
7. Think in hours rather than minutes (and if you can think in days….)
8. Ask for what you need
9. Don’t be afraid to laugh, don’t be afraid to cry