Can I open Logic 9 projects in earlier versions of Logic?

I will be using a Logic Express project between two Macs. One Mac will have Logic 9, and one with Logic 8. Will the same project be able work between the two versions without any hassle?
Thanks!

In the past Logic has not allowed older versions to open newer versions.
It has only allowed (crappily at that) for us to open old Logic songs using newer Logic versions.
I still have my Logic 4.8.1 for PC in storage, just in case I need it.
Apparently Logic 8 does not open REALLY old Logic files. So much for "backwards compatibility"
The competition, PT, allows for version 7 software to open version 8 session files.
So it can be done. Just not with Logic...

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