Yes indeed, Joni will get you into your emotions because that's where she writes from, a woman of heart and mind, she'll make you think and feel. As a true artist, as a singer & painter, she pulls you into her life canvass in song. She was going thru a breakup during this time. So every song from this album, Blue, relates to her entanglement w Graham Nash. So good to see you getting the emotions too. More Joni! Try her song "Help Me".... she gives a jazzy rock performance!
I love the way she deconstructs/distorts "Jingle Bells" to show sorrow and regret about a lost love during the Holidays. The entire album is heart-rending. The track "Blue" is even more intense...certainly is a masterpiece in songwriting. Joni writes all of her own music. It's actually a rare event when she does a cover of someone else's song.
Baby Boomer here, this was my favorite song and this album is one I still have! I love this song, so deep and almost dark..skating over frozen water in winter.I love it! The piano is hypnotizing and so is her voice.
Joni writes, plays piano, guitar etc , a lot of her album covers were done by her, She is an all around artist. She has explored many genres of music throughout the years.
This was written about her ex Graham Nash of CSNY. She left him for Leonard Cohen who was living in Greece. To see how that turned out listen to “A Case Of You” off the same album. Another emotional classic.
There are two drastic experiences Joni may be referencing in this song. One is that she gave her daughter up for adoption; two, she was breaking up with her lover. On the same album, "Little Green" references the loss of her daughter. Joni has won the following: the Congress Gershwin Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Polar Music Prize, and many many others that make entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame insignificant. Taylor Swift's favorite album is one of Joni's. Prince was a Joni devotee. Here are some other industry giants from every corner of the business (jazz, rock, classical, you name it) who consider Joni a significant influence: Elton John, Robert Glasper, Annie Lennox, Janet Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Pat Metheny, Sting, Madonna, Brandi Carlyle, Hozier, and just about every single singer-songwriter recording today. She's a legend known for her unique tunings, fearless exploration, impeccable lyrics, masterful musicianship, and stellar voice. With her large following in the late 70s, she introduced the pop audience to world music. She has stayed out of the pigeonhole using styles as diverse as folk, jazz, rock, and classical. The evolution of her career is most likely envied by everyone in the music business.
This song is All Joni, the writing, composition, piano accompaniment, and that Pure Voice, covering all that range. "Jingle Bells" in the intro, is played with Minor Chords, which gives it that sad, melancholy feel! Your next Joni exploration should be the song "Both Sides Now" you should listen to her original version from the late '60s, then the remake she does around 2011 or so. The Lifetime of Experience in her voice on the later recording is haunting. Joni is the Real Deal
Joni is still alive and performing at age 80. She is not only a brilliant composer and singer, but a fantastic guitarist, pianist and particularly effective when playing the mountain dulcimer. Like many Canadian singers, she found the L.A. music scene to be hard to adjust to. Lots of money, but lots of corruption and phoniness, like the fake Christmas ornaments in a place with no snow. She had chronic bouts of depression, which she felt contributed damage to her relationships. As someone raised on the Canadian prairies, where people skate on the rivers in winter, she conjures up a very Canadian image of skating away to resolve her inner torment.
I also love "Little Green" and learning about the story behind it and the baby she gave up for adoption (and getting in touch with her later in life). I love that one too.
@@joane.3533 She usually put a lot of herself into her songs, and there are so many that have stood the test of time, both because of their musical genius and because of their obvious sincerity.
There's an old saying about country music "Three chords and the truth". Other musicians used to dread covering Joni Mitchell songs because her chord changes are very difficult and not bound by pop music convention. Any chord change that will convey the emotion.
Yes, she wrote it, produced it, played the piano,... re; a broken engagement etc. (she's still friends with him) She's said it's also partly a Christmas song for those that are going through stuff.
The entire album is a masterpiece Joni Mitchell does a nice version of this with Herbie Hancock. One of my favorite songs of hers. ruclips.net/video/ydGOpIwFy9g/видео.html
This song is actually about her break up with Graham Nash. He asked her to marry him and she turned him down to concentrate on her career. The Christmas references are just coincidental. If you know this the lyrics make perfect sense.
However your lyrics hear the dialog, it is fairly innacurate. This is the second song I have listened to on your channel and in both cases, the lyrics that type in the dialog box are not very accurate to what she is singing. Hey, you have the star of stars of my generation and I know you can tell how beautiful her voice is, I know you are hearing the wonderful story her dialog paints for you. Tighten up your software and present Joni's songs accurately. Thank You
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She did it all, Bro. Song writing, playing, voice. Magic!
One of the greatest albums of all time. I saw her live and it was unforgettable!
The album "Blue" is a masterpiece.....a work of pure genius and beauty.
Joni's songs go straight to your heart - she is SOOOO gifted! ❤
It's a Christmas song but it's about her being broken- hearted during the holidays.
Yes, and who can't relate to this at some time in our lives?
One of my favorite Christmas songs. She is a genius.
As a Canadian, she was used to skating over frozen water in winter.
And that is the image that pops up ...growing up outdoors skating. How Canadian is that...
Joni rips out my heart every time.
Oh Canada !...........we love you Joni................
Yes indeed, Joni will get you into your emotions because that's where she writes from, a woman of heart and mind, she'll make you think and feel. As a true artist, as a singer & painter, she pulls you into her life canvass in song. She was going thru a breakup during this time. So every song from this album, Blue, relates to her entanglement w Graham Nash. So good to see you getting the emotions too. More Joni! Try her song "Help Me".... she gives a jazzy rock performance!
Joni is one of the best singer songwriter of my generation. Yes I'm old. . Thanks ❤❤
Me too. She is still one of the best songwriters ever!
Of ANY generation
No, you are not old....you are older...so am I!
I love the way she deconstructs/distorts "Jingle Bells" to show sorrow and regret about a lost love during the Holidays. The entire album is heart-rending. The track "Blue" is even more intense...certainly is a masterpiece in songwriting. Joni writes all of her own music. It's actually a rare event when she does a cover of someone else's song.
The album is called Blue......
Love this especially of Joni Mitchell songs the sad guilt, so intense! ❤️ That intense sadness during the holidays, drives home the loss❤
Yes, I love the part about skating
This album is a masterpiece.
Baby Boomer here, this was my favorite song and this album is one I still have! I love this song, so deep and almost dark..skating over frozen water in winter.I love it! The piano is hypnotizing and so is her voice.
Yes, do Blue or Case of You off this album, both beautiful & super emotionally intense songs. California is another great one but not as heavy.
I automatically like anyone who listens to Joni Mitchell. Please listen to “Cactus Tree”.
simply amazing! ♥ Song always makes me cry 😳
I can't wait for this one. It will be great.
Joni writes, plays piano, guitar etc , a lot of her album covers were done by her, She is an all around artist. She has explored many genres of music throughout the years.
This was written about her ex Graham Nash of CSNY. She left him for Leonard Cohen who was living in Greece. To see how that turned out listen to “A Case Of You” off the same album. Another emotional classic.
Joni "Performs" her work, an Artiste Diva ❤❤❤
The album, Blue is considered perhaps the best album ever recorded.
The entire album, "Blue," is indeed very personal for her and is one of the greatest albums of all time--a true masterpiece.
There are two drastic experiences Joni may be referencing in this song. One is that she gave her daughter up for adoption; two, she was breaking up with her lover. On the same album, "Little Green" references the loss of her daughter. Joni has won the following: the Congress Gershwin Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Polar Music Prize, and many many others that make entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame insignificant. Taylor Swift's favorite album is one of Joni's. Prince was a Joni devotee. Here are some other industry giants from every corner of the business (jazz, rock, classical, you name it) who consider Joni a significant influence: Elton John, Robert Glasper, Annie Lennox, Janet Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Pat Metheny, Sting, Madonna, Brandi Carlyle, Hozier, and just about every single singer-songwriter recording today. She's a legend known for her unique tunings, fearless exploration, impeccable lyrics, masterful musicianship, and stellar voice. With her large following in the late 70s, she introduced the pop audience to world music. She has stayed out of the pigeonhole using styles as diverse as folk, jazz, rock, and classical. The evolution of her career is most likely envied by everyone in the music business.
Big yellow taxi. A fun song from Joni. One of music's top songwriter
This song is All Joni, the writing, composition, piano accompaniment, and that Pure Voice, covering all that range. "Jingle Bells" in the intro, is played with Minor Chords, which gives it that sad, melancholy feel! Your next Joni exploration should be the song "Both Sides Now" you should listen to her original version from the late '60s, then the remake she does around 2011 or so. The Lifetime of Experience in her voice on the later recording is haunting. Joni is the Real Deal
Please react to A case of you by Joni it’s so beautiful. Thank you for your reaction to river. ❤
Joni is still alive and performing at age 80. She is not only a brilliant composer and singer, but a fantastic guitarist, pianist and particularly effective when playing the mountain dulcimer. Like many Canadian singers, she found the L.A. music scene to be hard to adjust to. Lots of money, but lots of corruption and phoniness, like the fake Christmas ornaments in a place with no snow. She had chronic bouts of depression, which she felt contributed damage to her relationships. As someone raised on the Canadian prairies, where people skate on the rivers in winter, she conjures up a very Canadian image of skating away to resolve her inner torment.
I also love "Little Green" and learning about the story behind it and the baby she gave up for adoption (and getting in touch with her later in life). I love that one too.
@@joane.3533 She usually put a lot of herself into her songs, and there are so many that have stood the test of time, both because of their musical genius and because of their obvious sincerity.
There's an old saying about country music "Three chords and the truth". Other musicians used to dread covering Joni Mitchell songs because her chord changes are very difficult and not bound by pop music convention. Any chord change that will convey the emotion.
Yes, she wrote it, produced it, played the piano,... re; a broken engagement etc. (she's still friends with him) She's said it's also partly a Christmas song for those that are going through stuff.
She wrote this song after her break-up with Nash from the group Crosby, Stills, Nash.
Yes, it's a Christmas themed song.
It's Jingle Bells in a minor key -- sad Christmas song!
Here is one that showcases her musicianship. California - ruclips.net/video/x5BnE5_lPqE/видео.html
Heart did a cover song, calling it the saddest Christmas song.
The entire album is a masterpiece Joni Mitchell does a nice version of this with Herbie Hancock. One of my favorite songs of hers.
ruclips.net/video/ydGOpIwFy9g/видео.html
Mingus actually called Joni...just saying':)
This song is actually about her break up with Graham Nash. He asked her to marry him and she turned him down to concentrate on her career. The Christmas references are just coincidental. If you know this the lyrics make perfect sense.
Ace, Joni is coined for saying she suffers eloquently.
Hey lose ladies and gentlemen try guys and galls
However your lyrics hear the dialog, it is fairly innacurate. This is the second song I have listened to on your channel and in both cases, the lyrics that type in the dialog box are not very accurate to what she is singing. Hey, you have the star of stars of my generation and I know you can tell how beautiful her voice is, I know you are hearing the wonderful story her dialog paints for you. Tighten up your software and present Joni's songs accurately. Thank You
Ace your shirt is so cool!!💯