I met Joni the day before this performance when she was doing a morning show in Toronto. She performed Magdalene Laundry and Moon at the Window, and signed my copy of Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter after the show. What a privilege.
When the dust settles, Joni Mitchell may stand as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century". Her lyrics are noted for their developed poetics, addressing social and environmental ideals alongside personal feelings of romantic longing, confusion, disillusion, and joy. Nothing more to say she is par with Steely Dan, Pat Metheny Group, Kenny Rankin and Michael Franks my all time favourite artist !
Joni was the first to say (in a number of interviews) that she did NOT like the qualifier of "female" to evaluations of her musicianship... Instead, I'd say that she tops Robert Zimmerman -- by a mile -- but no one talks about him being the greatest male artist!
Joni’s genius, understated that it is, always moistens my eyes. She just gets up there and plays and sings with an ease that takes your breath away. I understand your tears. Her songwriting has few peers
This song was written for the movie Magdalene Laundries. Heartbreaking film. Lexi, Joni didn't play at Woodstock. She wanted to but had a prior commitment for a talk show. She wrote the definitive song about it though.
@@raypows Hey Ray, nice to meet you. Yes, that's correct. Joni has written two songs for movies: "Midnight Cowboy" for the movie of the same name, and "Man From Mars" for the movie "Grace of My Heart." The first was not used for the film.The second was recorded for the movie with vocals dubbed by Kristen Vigard. The original shipment of soundtrack CDs mistakenly included the demo version with Joni's vocals, and can be found here: ruclips.net/video/Hm4ahI5qoEI/видео.html She later re-recorded the song for the album "Taming The Tiger."
I hope you do more of Joni live. Aside from the guitar, she plays the dulcimer, and piano beautfully. She is a treasure. There is live performance video of her early in her career.
What poetry Joni Mitchell can generate; unvarnished truth. Her focus upon an individual brings the story close and personal. 'Dreamless drudgery' Her use of alliteration in her songs is so rhythmic and percussive. Her stark imagery and juxtaposition of images, use of color; everything brings immense power in a quiet way that is just devastating. Absolute genius. "No, not in spring, not in spring"
Oh my, what a heartbreaking plight for those women. And Joni's voice and playing are just so angelic. Thank you so much for this beautiful song, no one was like Joni.
The journey through Joni's breathtakingly powerful and diverse catalog of albums is in my view second only to The Beatles in how it changes you forever once you've heard it!
There's no one I know who can articulate a story or a feeling in song as well as Mitchell coupled with her refined vocal and brilliant musicianship you have the full package
David Crosby, of Crosby, Stills, and Nash dated Joni Mitchell. He talked about living with her and her amazing talent. He said, "I would play her a song I'd been working on for a few weeks. She'd play me three better ones that she'd written last night" She's one of a kind, for sure.
I'm with you, Nick. A very similar reaction on my part. I love that you can watch videos now! Having said that, remember me mentioning a LIVE video of JONI playing AMELIA in 1979 with that fellow the two of you have been exploring lately, PAT METHENY? It is a MUST-SEE!! I vote it next or let me know how I can get it on your to do list. Love and thanks. 👍🎶
Don’t feel bad for shedding tears, when you hear Joni sing a song like, “A Case Of You”, Nick. I’ve been listening to her music & amazing voice for more than fifty years; and it still happens to me frequently. I don’t think it’s just her voice, either. There has always been, at least in my mind, something, angelic & otherworldly, about Joni, herself; something that comes through in her voice, that touched my very soul. My life, without the person and music of Joni Mitchell, would be a very poor one, indeed.
It’s really something to hear her tell of her approach to composition. Such a truly sad story that she recognized needed to be told…thanks for this! ♥️✨🎶
Joni can do no wrong! I remember my college professor in history of rock, who was a pianist that attended Juilliard, said all the great musicians in the late 60’s listened to Joni Mitchell in their spare time for inspiration or just for enjoyment
@@katesjanice yeah it’s almost like they don’t write textbooks and historical accounts of music in the 20th century. What is wrong with you , quit being a doubtful negative person
@@VinceFerrante Yes, both Joni Mitchell and Jimmy Page are Gods. Now I know how difficult it is to explain something to a moron who thinks that there's anyone on earth who's done no wrong. The comment is called hyperbolic speech. Go look it up.
Your college professor was absolutely right! Joni was/is an artist's artist. Her originality and lyricism has inspired so many over the decades. She is one of the best, perhaps the best, singer-songwriter of her time.
Such a gifted and unique artist in our times. She played with tunings and style and made music an extension of her mind. Such a great pick and reaction guy's. Loved Joni's lyrics and emotions she put into her songs. Thank you guy's for this reaction. As always much love and stay safe!
Yes, her unique guitar tuning was a revelation to me. Once I worked out the tuning to a few of her songs, it became easier to play along. But I had to find out the hard way (the days before the internet)…hope you’re having a good weekend.
You are so right about Joni knowing exactly what she is doing, and how to do it. If you have never watched her video of "Song For Sharon" from a London concert in 1983, then please watch it. In this performance, she exudes such coolness and confidence. You can almost hear her saying.... "Yeah, I got this" as the rhythm flows through her body. I love the way her whole body moves as she strums that guitar and tells her story. I look at this video and her "Help Me" video from 1974 at least 5 days a week. I love Joni so much , but realize that I will never be close enough to her to give her a big hug, so I bought a guitar just like the one she is playing in the "83" London video of "Song For Sharon." At least when I am playing it, I feel a little closer to her simply because she played one like it at one time. I already had 7 guitars and didn't need another one, but it is serving it's purpose well. lol I know you and others may read this and think I'm a weirdo, but it doesn't matter to me. I'm just an old guy the same age as Joni, who has loved her for a long time and wants the world to know it even though she doesn't. I'm a songwriter myself with around 25 songs recorded before, and on radio and TV, but of course never any Biggies like Joni has had so many of...... So yes, Joni knows what she is doing and how to do it. :-)
The whole Turbulent Indigo album is incredible! You might want to check out Joni's live version/performance of Woodstock the song that she wrote about the Woodstock festival. Her brutal honesty is beautiful. She's a brilliant artist!
Sire of sorrow, sex kills, Magdalene,.... the overall album is haunting, Landau's guitar is perfect, the mix is top notch..... Joni roolzzzzz.............................
I had never heard this song, 'seen this performance. So thank you. She is a storyteller. Stories seem just to rise out of her. I really enjoyed this. I enjoyed your love of music/art. Thanks for bringing it my way -
I like she gave a background to the content of the song. Sad what we've done and do to one another. A great song for the downtrodden and forgotten in our world. Songs of lyric truth, no matter how hard they are to take, are usually best because they invoke an emotional response. Thanks guys for bringing us this song.
What a great reaction Nick and Lex... I love all of Joni Mitchell's early albums. She's sings such emotionally draining songs. I'd never heard this song before, and seeing the Live footage made it even better.
Great performance! You now might need to experience Joni with Pat Metheny, Lyle, Jaco and Don Alias. There are several excellent videos here on YT that, given your love for Pat and co, you won't want to miss. Thanks for cushioning what is a very difficult song to listen to.
As much as I like prog and alternative, there's always a place for Joni Mitchell! Her song Clouds is one gorgeous song I can barely get through...it's so beautiful and emotional... I really enjoy you both, you have a nice, positive vibe! I'd love to hear Todd Rundgren on your channel. His band Utopia has a mind blowing 30 minute prog epic called The Ikon...it's complex, futuristic, intense, beautiful, and slightly insane, (and I Know insane) Keep up the fun reactions, be well, stay safe! ☮
That whole performance is on RUclips! @mazing! It was done in Toronto at a club. It was a wonderful performance, but also the interview was sooo great too!
Amazing song writing and as always she's a genius on the guitar and her vocals are heaven sent. Love the new chapter with videos. Time to watch Johnny Cash "Hurt".
As a Christian, stories/songs like this break my heart but are so enlightning as to how we need to show compassion to those who are struggling and not judge...She is a giant.great reactions by both of you...all my best,Kent.
@@Geoglyph89 What I know of Kent and the way he wrote that comment, I can’t begin to imagine he meant anything negative about these women who were victimized under the guise of religion, judgment and greed. Thanks. ✨💗
I second the request for the live "Amelia", which segues into a great Metheny solo from her 1980 Shadows and Light tour. On RUclips find "JONI MITCHELL - Amelia + Pat Metheny solo". What Lyle Mays plays behind the solo really adds to its emotional impact. There is also a Jaco Pastorius solo spot in this concert DVD. Joni had over 50 custom tunings, which made certain songs easier or even possible to play alone.
She recorded a version of Magdalene Laundries with the Chieftains, charged with an Irish vibe that sends chills down my spine. But anyway, "like some lame bulb that never blooms come any spring, not any spring" gets me every time.
Omg...This story is sad...I'm very familiar with it. Bravo for Joni! I saw her live in Portland, Oregon in the early 80's, I'll never forget it! Thanks you two. For a great live, try "The Circle Game".
Wow. Thanks for this live version. Joni has such a beautiful delivery in her singing. So poetic, yet conversational. It's awesome that she tells this story in first person. Personal and powerful. Systemic infliction of human suffering is so awful; it quickly becomes normalized and accepted. Why is that, I wonder?
It is so cool you guys are checking out Joni. I really loved your reaction! Joni Mitchell is one of my top three favorite artists, along with Yes and Steely Dan. Everything Joni did in the 70's is a great fusion of rock and jazz. You would really love it! Another great video! Keep it up! Gary
I've just starting listening to her and my first of her albums I'm listening to is "Blue" and having gone through it about 3 times what strikes me is the cadence of her voice singing the lyrics, so unique. And the other thing that gets me is how her singing is not exactly melodic, but ebbs and flows. She has the guts to sing it how she wants and no one can say otherwise and for me the sign of a trailblazer. My question to all the Joni fans out there is: What would be the next album to listen to?
@@mauriciodelarosa2449 Ahh, looking for a woman to Court and Spark ⚡️from 1974! Also, Hejira 1976 for a unique sound. And, similar to Blue is Song to a Seagull 1968. All great ✨🤪
Joni is at another level. A level we don't see but once a generation or two. Conviction is something she doesn't need to improve in. Your theme music always reminds me of a Steely Dan song - Razor Boy- off their Countdown to Ecstacy album. It's an island flavored gem with a vibraphone, Jeff Baxter on pedal steel guitar, and a large dose of mood. I believe it's in the same key (or close) as your opening. Good stuff and a deep dive for your review/reaction some day. "I hear you are singing a song of the past..."
She remains the best of all the songwriter/musician/singers of her era- men and women. "Little Green", the song about her little daughter that she had to give up for adoption when Joni was poor and too young and alone, is the next one you guys should listen to.
Hi guys, FYI Joni never made it to Woodstock. She was scheduled as a guest on the Dick Cavett show on Monday after the festival. Her manager David Geffen (Geffen Records) did not think she could make it back to NYC in time for the show. She wrote the song Woodstock during this time. There is an excellent video of that show on youtube, search The Day After WOODSTOCK. Really enjoyed this reaction video.
I am not sure there is another song of such beauty and darkness all at the same time. Shadows and Light would be a really good next destination I think.
Background on her open tunings- she uses dozens of different turnings that she developed as a result of weakness in her hands from having had polio as a child.
as someone who plays only acoustic guitar, Joni is my favorite acoustic player. I think she's a brilliant innovator on acoustic guitar. and that's before you get to the overwhelming emotional power of her songs. it's a tribute to her aforementioned talents that her pure vocal tone and the acrobatics of her vocal arrangements come third on my list of attributes that makes her great. the tears were an absolutely appropriate reaction to that devastating song. I agree with that sentiment!
As a Canadian dealing with our own treatment of our native peoples and the uncovering of children's unmarked graves at residential schools run by the church this song by Canadian Joni Mitchel hits hard!
There was a song from late 1969 called White Bird by a husband & wife team recording under the name of It's A Beautiful Day. I think you'd like it. By the way Joni was not at Woodstock even though she wrote the hit single.
Joni is almost 80 now and she’s had some health issues including a stroke a few years ago. She is simply the best. Our world is much more beautiful with Joni in it. WE LOVE YOU JONI. ❤️❤️❤️
The last Magdelene Laundry in Ireland was closed in 1996, It is unbelievable it went on so long Yet another damning thing on the long list the Catholic Church has to answer for. Amazing song by Joni though. I think you two would enjoy the jazz journey that Joni went on. Shadows and Light is an amazing live album with a band made up of some of the finest jazz musicians of the day including Jaco Pastorius, Pat Methaney, Lyle Mays and Michael Brecker
I've known of Joni Mitchell because she played Woodstock but haven't listened to much of her songs. Thank you so much for sharing this one... . Nick, I got emotional too! Hard not to.
I wish I had her talent... She comes up with her own open tunings and the writes a fricking song to those... A true master at her craft.
I cannot think of 1 person who is a better artist than Joni Mitchell
What? that's easy!
No one!
Neither can I.
I can: Bob Dylan. Joni's great, though . . . .
Beyond her deep lyricism, Joni sounds like an orchestra. Her musicianship is unfailing.
I met Joni the day before this performance when she was doing a morning show in Toronto. She performed Magdalene Laundry and Moon at the Window, and signed my copy of Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter after the show. What a privilege.
There is no one better. Artist.
When the dust settles, Joni Mitchell may stand as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century". Her lyrics are noted for their developed poetics, addressing social and environmental ideals alongside personal feelings of romantic longing, confusion, disillusion, and joy.
Nothing more to say she is par with Steely Dan, Pat Metheny Group, Kenny Rankin and Michael Franks my all time favourite artist !
Joni was the first to say (in a number of interviews) that she did NOT like the qualifier of "female" to evaluations of her musicianship... Instead, I'd say that she tops Robert Zimmerman -- by a mile -- but no one talks about him being the greatest male artist!
You're quoting of course.
‘May’ ? Is there any doubt ?
Please react to Kenny Rankin…Silver Morning, Blackbird, Haven’t we Met.
Not may absolutely does as well as in all recorded musical history!
Joni’s genius, understated that it is, always moistens my eyes. She just gets up there and plays and sings with an ease that takes your breath away. I understand your tears. Her songwriting has few peers
Joni..one of the greatest artists in history. Impossible to find an equal.
I live for the reactions when Nick cries. I love seeing a vulnerable man having a heartfelt reaction to such beauty.
She is a gift to this world
Joni did write one of the happiest songs ever: Chelsea Morning.
Never thanked you guys for keeping your promise so thanks.
Devastating 😳 Only Joni Mitchell and Annie Haslam can wring the tears from My Eyes like this
This song was written for the movie Magdalene Laundries. Heartbreaking film. Lexi, Joni didn't play at Woodstock. She wanted to but had a prior commitment for a talk show. She wrote the definitive song about it though.
You're right about Joni not playing Woodstock, but this song was not written for a movie. Joni's story about its genesis makes that clear.
@@aristotleemerson3248 I stand corrected. The film came out several years (2002) after the song was written.
@@raypows Hey Ray, nice to meet you. Yes, that's correct. Joni has written two songs for movies: "Midnight Cowboy" for the movie of the same name, and "Man From Mars" for the movie "Grace of My Heart."
The first was not used for the film.The second was recorded for the movie with vocals dubbed by Kristen Vigard. The original shipment of soundtrack CDs mistakenly included the demo version with Joni's vocals, and can be found here: ruclips.net/video/Hm4ahI5qoEI/видео.html
She later re-recorded the song for the album "Taming The Tiger."
Well I just cried and cried! The most beautiful saddest song ever.
I hope you do more of Joni live. Aside from the guitar, she plays the dulcimer, and piano beautfully. She is a treasure. There is live performance video of her early in her career.
What poetry Joni Mitchell can generate; unvarnished truth. Her focus upon an individual brings the story close and personal. 'Dreamless drudgery' Her use of alliteration in her songs is so rhythmic and percussive. Her stark imagery and juxtaposition of images, use of color; everything brings immense power in a quiet way that is just devastating. Absolute genius.
"No, not in spring, not in spring"
Oh my, what a heartbreaking plight for those women. And Joni's voice and playing are just so angelic. Thank you so much for this beautiful song, no one was like Joni.
What a writer, what a performer, here IMHO at the peak of her powers. Every vocal and guitar tone dripping with emotion.
I'm not crying, you're crying.
Joni's genius talent is so obvious...it's almost superfluous to mention. You just sit back and take in whatever you can get from her.
No one with a heart cannot shed tears listening to her , telling this story.
The journey through Joni's breathtakingly powerful and diverse catalog of albums is in my view second only to The Beatles in how it changes you forever once you've heard it!
There's no one I know who can articulate a story or a feeling in song as well as Mitchell coupled with her refined vocal and brilliant musicianship you have the full package
"They wilt the grass they walk upon. They leech the light out of a room".
David Crosby, of Crosby, Stills, and Nash dated Joni Mitchell. He talked about living with her and her amazing talent. He said, "I would play her a song I'd been working on for a few weeks. She'd play me three better ones that she'd written last night"
She's one of a kind, for sure.
I'm with you, Nick. A very similar reaction on my part.
I love that you can watch videos now! Having said that, remember me mentioning a LIVE video of JONI playing AMELIA in 1979 with that fellow the two of you have been exploring lately, PAT METHENY? It is a MUST-SEE!! I vote it next or let me know how I can get it on your to do list. Love and thanks. 👍🎶
One world - one Joni Mitchell!😍
Don’t feel bad for shedding tears, when you hear Joni sing a song like, “A Case Of You”, Nick. I’ve been listening to her music & amazing voice for more than fifty years; and it still happens to me frequently. I don’t think it’s just her voice, either. There has always been, at least in my mind, something, angelic & otherworldly, about Joni, herself; something that comes through in her voice, that touched my very soul. My life, without the person and music of Joni Mitchell, would be a very poor one, indeed.
It’s really something to hear her tell of her approach to composition. Such a truly sad story that she recognized needed to be told…thanks for this! ♥️✨🎶
Joni can do no wrong! I remember my college professor in history of rock, who was a pianist that attended Juilliard, said all the great musicians in the late 60’s listened to Joni Mitchell in their spare time for inspiration or just for enjoyment
I'm quite sure that this professor knew all the great musicians of the 60s and their listening habits - NOT! That is ridiculous.
@@katesjanice yeah it’s almost like they don’t write textbooks and historical accounts of music in the 20th century. What is wrong with you , quit being a doubtful negative person
@@katesjanice and those were direct quotes from Jimmy Page, etc. Now I realize it’s hard to explain simple things to the ignorant
@@VinceFerrante Yes, both Joni Mitchell and Jimmy Page are Gods. Now I know how difficult it is to explain something to a moron who thinks that there's anyone on earth who's done no wrong. The comment is called hyperbolic speech. Go look it up.
Your college professor was absolutely right! Joni was/is an artist's artist. Her originality and lyricism has inspired so many over the decades. She is one of the best, perhaps the best, singer-songwriter of her time.
There's an artist. Thank you for this one.
Such a gifted and unique artist in our times. She played with tunings and style and made music an extension of her mind. Such a great pick and reaction guy's. Loved Joni's lyrics and emotions she put into her songs. Thank you guy's for this reaction. As always much love and stay safe!
Yes, her unique guitar tuning was a revelation to me. Once I worked out the tuning to a few of her songs, it became easier to play along. But I had to find out the hard way (the days before the internet)…hope you’re having a good weekend.
Joni is such a sublime and talented artist. She knows exactly what she is doing and how to do it. 🦋🌿😎👍❤🍁
You are so right about Joni knowing exactly what she is doing, and how to do it. If you have never watched her video of "Song For Sharon" from a London concert in 1983, then please watch it. In this performance, she exudes such coolness and confidence. You can almost hear her saying.... "Yeah, I got this" as the rhythm flows through her body. I love the way her whole body moves as she strums that guitar and tells her story. I look at this video and her "Help Me" video from 1974 at least 5 days a week. I love Joni so much , but realize that I will never be close enough to her to give her a big hug, so I bought a guitar just like the one she is playing in the "83" London video of "Song For Sharon." At least when I am playing it, I feel a little closer to her simply because she played one like it at one time. I already had 7 guitars and didn't need another one, but it is serving it's purpose well. lol I know you and others may read this and think I'm a weirdo, but it doesn't matter to me. I'm just an old guy the same age as Joni, who has loved her for a long time and wants the world to know it even though she doesn't. I'm a songwriter myself with around 25 songs recorded before, and on radio and TV, but of course never any Biggies like Joni has had so many of...... So yes, Joni knows what she is doing and how to do it. :-)
@@willhammond5265 perfectly understandable nothing weird about it. 👍🏽
Joni is a genius musically, poetically, and visually. She is a goddess.
Joni and Neil.....one guitar ,one voice...no band needed. Oh Canada !
OHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHH, A CONCERT CLIP OF THE WOMAN!!! :) HOOOOOWHEEEEEE! :)
She was brilliant. Loves me some Joni.
The whole Turbulent Indigo album is incredible! You might want to check out Joni's live version/performance of Woodstock the song that she wrote about the Woodstock festival. Her brutal honesty is beautiful. She's a brilliant artist!
Sire of sorrow, sex kills, Magdalene,.... the overall album is haunting, Landau's guitar is perfect, the mix is top notch..... Joni roolzzzzz.............................
I had never heard this song, 'seen this performance. So thank you. She is a storyteller. Stories seem just to rise out of her.
I really enjoyed this. I enjoyed your love of music/art. Thanks for bringing it my way -
These evil institutions still existed in Ireland until the mid 90s. The damage they did can never truly be appreciated.
I like she gave a background to the content of the song. Sad what we've done and do to one another. A great song for the downtrodden and forgotten in our world. Songs of lyric truth, no matter how hard they are to take, are usually best because they invoke an emotional response. Thanks guys for bringing us this song.
👍🏽
Joni had to give up her daughter for adoption when she was young and that story about Magdalene Laundries touched her deeply. Very sad story indeed.
Joni was one of the greatest songwriters and musical innovators of the ‘70s. Some selections from the amazing _Hejira_ album, please!
That is such a beautiful performance, her voice is immaculately weaving a wonderful melodic tapestry of sounds and emotions.. just so beautiful..
SUPER STAR ! Period.
You guys. I love how music affects you so emotionally. Thanks for being so real.
What a great reaction Nick and Lex... I love all of Joni Mitchell's early albums. She's sings such emotionally draining songs. I'd never heard this song before, and seeing the Live footage made it even better.
She didn't play Woodstock but she wrote the anthem of Woodstock. Check out her live videos with Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorius.
As you well know, you can't miss with Joni. Thanks again for listening to wonderful music.
Great performance! You now might need to experience Joni with Pat Metheny, Lyle, Jaco and Don Alias. There are several excellent videos here on YT that, given your love for Pat and co, you won't want to miss. Thanks for cushioning what is a very difficult song to listen to.
What an incredible pre-performance description. Brilliant choice and analysis.
Joni es hermosa en todo concepto , melodías y situaciones dolorosas para contar y sentir. Felicitaciones chicos.
You might want to check out Joni live with Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorius, playing a song from her 1975 album, Hejira.
It’s OK. I still cannot not cry when Joni opens her mouth.
Her live performance on tv in 1970 or 1971 of Woodstock, accompanying herself on a piano, is simply mind blowing.
I heard the jazzed up version from Miles of Aisles first and adore that one. She is amazing.
I love Joni's music. Great reaction!
As much as I like prog and alternative, there's always a place for Joni Mitchell!
Her song Clouds is one gorgeous song I can barely get through...it's so beautiful and emotional...
I really enjoy you both, you have a nice, positive vibe!
I'd love to hear Todd Rundgren on your channel. His band Utopia has a mind blowing 30 minute prog epic called The Ikon...it's complex, futuristic, intense, beautiful, and slightly insane, (and I Know insane)
Keep up the fun reactions, be well, stay safe! ☮
That whole performance is on RUclips! @mazing! It was done in Toronto at a club. It was a wonderful performance, but also the interview was sooo great too!
Amazing song writing and as always she's a genius on the guitar and her vocals are heaven sent. Love the new chapter with videos. Time to watch Johnny Cash "Hurt".
I absolutely adore your hearts. I get emotional whenever you do! It's a pleasure listening to music with y'all.
As a Christian, stories/songs like this break my heart but are so enlightning as to how we need to show compassion to those who are struggling and not judge...She is a giant.great reactions by both of you...all my best,Kent.
Agree with you completely, Kent.
@@Geoglyph89 What I know of Kent and the way he wrote that comment, I can’t begin to imagine he meant anything negative about these women who were victimized under the guise of religion, judgment and greed. Thanks. ✨💗
@@michelemichele3375 👍🏽👍🏽
@@Geoglyph89 What an uncharitable comment.
Thanks for this reaction. I've not seen this video of Joni as it didn't disappoint. She certainly is a fantastic songwriter and singer.
Joni is to many the female Bob Dylan with the poetry of her composition. Of course her singing voice is just angelic as well.
greatest songwriter ever
I second the request for the live "Amelia", which segues into a great Metheny solo from her 1980 Shadows and Light tour. On RUclips find "JONI MITCHELL - Amelia + Pat Metheny solo". What Lyle Mays plays behind the solo really adds to its emotional impact. There is also a Jaco Pastorius solo spot in this concert DVD. Joni had over 50 custom tunings, which made certain songs easier or even possible to play alone.
Excellent!
Agreed! Thanks ✨🤪
She recorded a version of Magdalene Laundries with the Chieftains, charged with an Irish vibe that sends chills down my spine. But anyway, "like some lame bulb that never blooms come any spring, not any spring" gets me every time.
Omg...This story is sad...I'm very familiar with it. Bravo for Joni!
I saw her live in Portland, Oregon in the early 80's, I'll never forget it!
Thanks you two. For a great live, try "The Circle Game".
That is one of the best Live performances of all time. I've watched it many times over the years. Such a beautiful song.
Wow. Thanks for this live version. Joni has such a beautiful delivery in her singing. So poetic, yet conversational. It's awesome that she tells this story in first person. Personal and powerful. Systemic infliction of human suffering is so awful; it quickly becomes normalized and accepted. Why is that, I wonder?
🤷🏻♀️ I’ve heard it said: “Power corrupts.” That and the misguided notion that inflicting suffering on others doesn’t come back to bite us. 💗
Awww... this reaction was 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲... thank you so much! ♡
Ícono de la música, maravillosa siempre!!!
Thank you for such a genuine reaction, to my shame this is the first time I've heard this song going to listen to the album now
Check out the video of her playing Amelia with Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorious.
Just a note: She wrote about Woodstock festival, but she didn't perform at Woodstock .
Filmed for much music TV
Canada’s version of MTV
BTW Joni never played at Woodstock
But she did write the song
It is so cool you guys are checking out Joni. I really loved your reaction! Joni Mitchell is one of my top three favorite artists, along with Yes and Steely Dan. Everything Joni did in the 70's is a great fusion of rock and jazz. You would really love it! Another great video! Keep it up! Gary
What stellar taste! Thanks ✨🤪
watch her live performance of Both Sides Now at her tribute in 2006, spellbinding
I've just starting listening to her and my first of her albums I'm listening to is "Blue" and having gone through it about 3 times what strikes me is the cadence of her voice singing the lyrics, so unique. And the other thing that gets me is how her singing is not exactly melodic, but ebbs and flows. She has the guts to sing it how she wants and no one can say otherwise and for me the sign of a trailblazer. My question to all the Joni fans out there is: What would be the next album to listen to?
All of them
Chalk mark in the rain is excellent-her voice is deeper and the songs are fabulous.
Court and Spark
the hissing of summer lawns is my favorite
@@mauriciodelarosa2449 Ahh, looking for a woman to Court and Spark ⚡️from 1974! Also, Hejira 1976 for a unique sound. And, similar to Blue is Song to a Seagull 1968. All great ✨🤪
Joni is at another level. A level we don't see but once a generation or two. Conviction is something she doesn't need to improve in. Your theme music always reminds me of a Steely Dan song - Razor Boy- off their Countdown to Ecstacy album. It's an island flavored gem with a vibraphone, Jeff Baxter on pedal steel guitar, and a large dose of mood. I believe it's in the same key (or close) as your opening. Good stuff and a deep dive for your review/reaction some day. "I hear you are singing a song of the past..."
Razor Boy 👍🏽
She remains the best of all the songwriter/musician/singers of her era- men and women. "Little Green", the song about her little daughter that she had to give up for adoption when Joni was poor and too young and alone, is the next one you guys should listen to.
Joni lived on open tuning as did Keith Richard of the Rolling Stones and the Black Crows. Beautiful as always from the pride of Canada.
Hi guys, FYI Joni never made it to Woodstock. She was scheduled as a guest on the Dick Cavett show on Monday after the festival. Her manager David Geffen (Geffen Records) did not think she could make it back to NYC in time for the show. She wrote the song Woodstock during this time. There is an excellent video of that show on youtube, search The Day After WOODSTOCK. Really enjoyed this reaction video.
beautiful reactions - thanks or sharing - you have a much deeper dive awaiting you. and you're (kind of) neighbors!
I am not sure there is another song of such beauty and darkness all at the same time. Shadows and Light would be a really good next destination I think.
Background on her open tunings- she uses dozens of different turnings that she developed as a result of weakness in her hands from having had polio as a child.
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG IS INSANE AND SICK! :( BUT SUCH A MELANCHOLY BEAUTIFUL SONG OF COURSE! :) BE WELL YOU GUYS!
as someone who plays only acoustic guitar, Joni is my favorite acoustic player. I think she's a brilliant innovator on acoustic guitar. and that's before you get to the overwhelming emotional power of her songs. it's a tribute to her aforementioned talents that her pure vocal tone and the acrobatics of her vocal arrangements come third on my list of attributes that makes her great. the tears were an absolutely appropriate reaction to that devastating song. I agree with that sentiment!
As a Canadian dealing with our own treatment of our native peoples and the uncovering of children's unmarked graves at residential schools run by the church this song by Canadian Joni Mitchel hits hard!
help me is my favorite
There was a song from late 1969 called White Bird by a husband & wife team recording under the name of It's A Beautiful Day. I think you'd like it.
By the way Joni was not at Woodstock even though she wrote the hit single.
You need to react to so much more of her legendary songs like Free Man In Paris, centerpiece (Harry’s House), Raised on Robbery!
Those bloodless brides of Jesus....
...They wilt the grass they walk upon,
They leech the light out of a room.
Genius.
Joni is almost 80 now and she’s had some health issues including a stroke a few years ago.
She is simply the best.
Our world is much more beautiful with Joni in it.
WE LOVE YOU JONI. ❤️❤️❤️
The last Magdelene Laundry in Ireland was closed in 1996, It is unbelievable it went on so long
Yet another damning thing on the long list the Catholic Church has to answer for.
Amazing song by Joni though.
I think you two would enjoy the jazz journey that Joni went on. Shadows and Light is an amazing live album with a band made up of some of the finest jazz musicians of the day including Jaco Pastorius, Pat Methaney, Lyle Mays and Michael Brecker
Her Court and Spark album is a complete masterpiece. On my Top 10 albums of all time.
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I've known of Joni Mitchell because she played Woodstock but haven't listened to much of her songs. Thank you so much for sharing this one... . Nick, I got emotional too! Hard not to.
I love your channel
Such an underrated guitarist .. girl taught those open chord tunings to Jackson Browne & Bob Dylan.
#TheMasters
Wow!