Alanis Morissette: ‘I'm helping women because there weren't any who helped me'

The Telegraph (UK) ^ | 11.01.15 | Olivia Ovenden

[golux]

lanis Morissette made a guest appearance on Taylor Swift’s tour after experiencing difficulties as a woman in the music industry during the Nineties.

The Jagged Little Pill singer told The Telegraph, “I turned to women in my 20s and there weren't a lot rushing to my side to support me”.

The 41-year-old recalled “I remember a lot of awkward phone calls I would make for support and they would ask ‘Why are you calling me?!’" (...)

[golux]

This one really floored me because Alanis Morrisette was 100% a protegee of none other than Madonna, who put every bit of her considerable power behind Morrisette at the label, in recording, with A&R, in promotions and even at the station level. Nobody - NOBODY has enjoyed as much "help from women" as Alanis. Without Madonna she would be busking for Poutine money in Toronto.

[crosdaddy]

To busk or not to busk,that is the question.

[Drew68]

This one really floored me because Alanis Morrisette was 100% a protegee of none other than Madonna

If you didn't bring this up, I sure as hell was.

She was signed to Madonna's Maverick record label and received a then-unprecedented $1 for every copy of Jagged Little Pill that was sold, an album that would go on to sell 33 million copies.

Almost overnight, Alanis Morissette was a multi-millionaire. Madonna allowed her to become rich beyond her wildest dreams.

[exDemMom]

She’s a horrible singer. That she has such a high level of success is amazing. I don’t know how much help she had, but her talent sure didn’t get her there.

[Dilbert San Diego]

So then what in the heck is she complaining about????

Its fine if she wants to help others but what’s with complaining nobody gave her a helping hand???

[humblegunner]

there weren't any who helped me

Oh, I bet there were a few who helped you with a little somethin'-somethin' sweetiecakes.

[Eddie01]

I’m still broke. GFYB

[Drew68]

Its fine if she wants to help others but what's with complaining nobody gave her a helping hand???

I have no idea. And it's not like Taylor Swift needs a boost either.

There's certainly a few other female artists that could benefit from Alanis Morrisette showing up at one of their shows though.

[Vermont Lt]

No sure Taylor needs your help. But thanks or playing.

[Berlin_Freeper]

Why are you calling me?

https://vimeo.com/139265123

[golux]

Yes, no kidding. “And for my next act I’m gonna teach some of my sweet blues licks to Stevie Ray Vaughan.”

[unixfox]

Ok. But what about the MEN that helped you?

Friggin femanazi.

[CatherineofAragon]

Men don’t matter, don’t you know that? Neanderthal! /S

[ifinnegan]

Busking for poutine money. That’s a good one.

[unixfox]

Men don’t matter, don’t you know that? Neanderthal! /S

Until they need a flat tire changed.

[RinaseaofDs]

Nope. Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin did squat all for you sweety. Back to your knees on the floor of that theater.

[ozzymandus]

Ridiculous. She was a child star in Canada.

[soycd]

Hey You, yes you Alanis . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECEj6hJPkk

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Her real breakthrough with You Oughta Know was because it was “menacing female aggression” about on a par with Fatal Attraction. However, for those that don’t know, she first recorded a really “stalker” version of You Oughta Know that while not as violent, makes up for it in creepy.

[dfwgator]