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I Love Joni

Started by tomwatson · 11 months ago

Funny thing is, I once hated Joni Mitchell. Back in 1974, when Court and Spark was released, and Help Me found its way to the play-lists, I didnÃÂ¢Ã¢âÂ¬Ã¢âÂ¢t understand the song. I was 16. DidnÃÂ¢Ã¢âÂ¬Ã¢âÂ¢t u ... Continue reading »

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blue girl
2 years ago

Still a great post, Viscount. I remember it and can't believe it's going on two years since I first read it. You know I love Joni, too. Especially Blue.
Age, kids, and cops will do that to you I guess.

:)

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Dan Leo
2 years ago

If you haven't read it yet then you must rush to

http://motorcycleaupairboy.com/interviews/1997/...

and read Morrissey's interview with Joni Mitchell.
Priceless.

"And don't forget the songs that you made you cry/and the songs that saved your life/yes you're older now and you're a clever swine/ but they were the only ones who ever stood by you..."

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Tony Alva
2 years ago

Viscount,

You may indeed love Joni, but unfortunately, she loves Chachi.

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

Great post. Big fan of her music.

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Kevin Wolf
2 years ago

V, you hipped me to Hejira but even so I've not taken to Joni as many have. It's not dislike in any way -- I just need to find my hook. It's there somewhere.

Problem is, I listen to so much stuff that some artists are simply crowded off the schedule. I will renew my efforts in the Mitchell area.

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SteinL
2 years ago

I consider God must be a boogie man - on Mingus - to be one of the most amazing pieces of music ever written. Personal taste, of course, but the sheer audacity of eking out that piece and launching it on the world is astonishing.

I, too, am devoted to her work!

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