I share her respect for the American Indians, an insanely cruel and bizzare way of treating our early arrivals to this continent. Shameful. I hope we are past this, but the remembrance of it is still raw, especially since some of my family members are part Indian, and do not live on a reservation, and have, like anyone else, contributed to society. Indians are NOT outcasts or a marked people, like Cain of the Bible.
I remember her playing this and many others in birmingham 1983. Took me to another dimension. I was a teenager then. I guess I didnt completely waste my youth.....
When Joni Mitchell sings ♪♫Your kids are coming up straight. My child's a stranger, I bore her. But I could not raise her♫♪, she is actually singing about her own daughter that she gave up for adoption a few weeks after Joni Mitchell got married.
Joni Mitchell is such an incredible poet...her music is a cultural contribution that is priceless. Thank you blackkendoll82 for posting, and thanks for the comments from the young folks who appreciate it too - you guys are obviously very special, sensitive people.
I think this was a real milestone song. I don't know of any other song that incorporates the lyrics of another songs so uniquely as this one does. Very creative and innovative, a dialogue that morphs into the song she remembers. She did this with Jingle Bells on River but not the this extent.
Great song, my favorite of Mitchell's..."We'd be singing, 'You give your love so sweetly'" is from Carole King's "Will You Love Me Tomorrow." Mitchell and James Taylor sang backing vocals on this song on King's Tapestry.
Not pathetic at all..i'm 28 and remember listening to this on my discman while in detention in high school (possibly close to your age, maybe 17) anyway, i'm glad to see the youth recognizing true art...check out the album "Don Juans reckless daughter" if you havent already, peace.
I'm 14 and I love this song... and I'm the only person I know from my generation, give or take several years, that likes and has even heard of Joni Mitchell. How pathetic is that? This music is so beautiful... it's hard to compare many current, contemporary artists and come up with anything decent. Ah well, they're missing out. Great song.
Same here. All the dimwits my generation are like, "But the 70's! That's old stuff!" when anyone with ears plus sense can tell that most of the better songs were written back then. I fell in love with Joni Mitchell when I found Song to a Seagull and For the Roses in my mom's old record collection.
Yep!! Those of the "older" generation in our 30's and on up, can only hope that those of your era will come to their senses and learn about (and listen to) awesome artists from the 70's and 80's. :)
Great to hear your young appreciation of Joni...esp this song!! I'm a musician myself (now in Austin, TX) and her material and songwork over the years has been incredible. I totally agree with your comments...and so pleased that you think so at 14! Good for you,
I'm 15 - I've been in love with Joni Mitchell ever since I first heard her when I was about 6 or 7... But I see what you mean. Only one person that I know has heard of Joni Mitchell. Everyone else is completely missing out and need better music... Anyway, just wanted to tell you that you're not the only person in your generation that loves Joni. There's at least two more =)
@productofstress I'm 24 an my mom played Joni for me and my sis growing up. If you are listening to music like Joni's then you are getting a good message. Don't let the modern world (greed and lies) corrupt you. Keep it old school and you won't go wrong. :) God bless!
@productofstress: That is wonderful! I also first discovered Joni when I was 14 (32 now), and hardly any of my friends knew Joni either. BUT, she is widely regarded as an icon by fellow artists, singers, etc. And she is certainly a legend now. Anyway, GREAT taste in music my friend. Keep at it!
@productofstress Im 15, and I've loved Joni since I was about 11. I totally agree with you. (: It's my goal in life to meet her! <3 I have some covers on my channel of some of her tunes too.
@productofstress be well...when I first heard Joni it was 1975 and I was a sprite of 11 in 1975 living in Beijing as a Canadian. My parents had a few albums and I came across Michael From Mountains.... Court and Spark followed. Joni's music, has been for me, a timeless treasure, through good times and bad, a friend that has stayed by my side. It is never too late to make new friends. Producto I have a feeling you will have a very producto life ! Peace & Love.
I don't think this is Vinnie.. I know he was on the album. (by the way this album I thought had a killer lineup) Actually this sounds more like John Guerin.
Wow, yeah you're right! I was under the impression that Vinnie recorded the entire album, but i just checked out Wikipedia and sure enough Guerin is on some of the tracks.I should have known it was him, it reminded me of how he played on Hejira. Cool, thanks for clarifying.
I share her respect for the American Indians, an insanely cruel and bizzare way of treating our early arrivals to this continent. Shameful. I hope we are past this, but the remembrance of it is still raw, especially since some of my family members are part Indian, and do not live on a reservation, and have, like anyone else, contributed to society. Indians are NOT outcasts or a marked people, like Cain of the Bible.
billjhyt 1 month ago
...great musician.... thanks for posting...
pallaszero4 3 months ago
wonder who 'Carol' was?
MrChubbleyWarner 3 months ago
@MrChubbleyWarner carole king her friend and james'.
renmarland 2 months ago
Thanx......great song....
malcolmdrums 4 months ago
I remember her playing this and many others in birmingham 1983. Took me to another dimension. I was a teenager then. I guess I didnt completely waste my youth.....
artinmey 6 months ago
I was listening to our National (Radio) Programme and the eulogy items to Stephen Gould. Jeeezus - the lyrics were crap!
I need Joni - now!!
Longtack55 8 months ago
I like the way she croons ending song unlike live version.
supermandisco 1 year ago
When Joni Mitchell sings ♪♫Your kids are coming up straight. My child's a stranger, I bore her. But I could not raise her♫♪, she is actually singing about her own daughter that she gave up for adoption a few weeks after Joni Mitchell got married.
MiSsPuNkPrInCeSs01 1 year ago
Joni Mitchell is fantiastic !! One of the singers who inspire me, vocal and songwriting wizardry
Toni Lee x
Xxsingstar1212xX 1 year ago
Just more Joni magic !
Reminiscing with such imagery from her past and cobbling together a meeting in the chinese cafe with the famous song being played in the background !
All presented as a beautiful song.
Pure genius !
tonto4848 1 year ago 2
An artist. A pioneer. fearless and flawed. The love affair continues.
rjdmillerca 1 year ago 2
I LOVE Joni Mitchell. She's one of my favourite singers.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
I grew up listening to Joni, she was a huge part of my life. My children know about Joni and I've taught them about all the music of many era's.
LAwoman1956 1 year ago
Joni Mitchell is such an incredible poet...her music is a cultural contribution that is priceless. Thank you blackkendoll82 for posting, and thanks for the comments from the young folks who appreciate it too - you guys are obviously very special, sensitive people.
DawnClarkWright 1 year ago
Joni is the greatest. Why the hell doesn't she perform anymore?
sooterkin1 1 year ago
I think this was a real milestone song. I don't know of any other song that incorporates the lyrics of another songs so uniquely as this one does. Very creative and innovative, a dialogue that morphs into the song she remembers. She did this with Jingle Bells on River but not the this extent.
atthehops 1 year ago
Love this song, carries me through many years of sorrow and triumph with my own son
MrJeetkundo 1 year ago
thank you...didn't think i'd ever hear this song again since my album collection is long gone...good good stuff!!
desireebarfield 1 year ago
Blackkendoll you got great taste in Music!
mpinstei 2 years ago
This song makes me cry it is so sad
declanstark 2 years ago
Great song, my favorite of Mitchell's..."We'd be singing, 'You give your love so sweetly'" is from Carole King's "Will You Love Me Tomorrow." Mitchell and James Taylor sang backing vocals on this song on King's Tapestry.
jpeyton62 2 years ago
@jpeyton62 thanks for that tidbit, I knew the song reference, but did not know the history ...very cool
hocuspocusfocusable 1 year ago
Where is the live footage of Joni playing this song at Wembley Arena, in London, England?
candelise 2 years ago
Thanks so much for posting -- one of my favorites.
sissoed 2 years ago
Not pathetic at all..i'm 28 and remember listening to this on my discman while in detention in high school (possibly close to your age, maybe 17) anyway, i'm glad to see the youth recognizing true art...check out the album "Don Juans reckless daughter" if you havent already, peace.
mandrew81 2 years ago
I'm 14 and I love this song... and I'm the only person I know from my generation, give or take several years, that likes and has even heard of Joni Mitchell. How pathetic is that? This music is so beautiful... it's hard to compare many current, contemporary artists and come up with anything decent. Ah well, they're missing out. Great song.
productofstress 2 years ago 44
Same here. All the dimwits my generation are like, "But the 70's! That's old stuff!" when anyone with ears plus sense can tell that most of the better songs were written back then. I fell in love with Joni Mitchell when I found Song to a Seagull and For the Roses in my mom's old record collection.
Catyalina96 2 years ago
Yep!! Those of the "older" generation in our 30's and on up, can only hope that those of your era will come to their senses and learn about (and listen to) awesome artists from the 70's and 80's. :)
tall32guy 2 years ago
Great to hear your young appreciation of Joni...esp this song!! I'm a musician myself (now in Austin, TX) and her material and songwork over the years has been incredible. I totally agree with your comments...and so pleased that you think so at 14! Good for you,
teamgdean57 2 years ago
Not pathetic at all!
I'm 15 - I've been in love with Joni Mitchell ever since I first heard her when I was about 6 or 7... But I see what you mean. Only one person that I know has heard of Joni Mitchell. Everyone else is completely missing out and need better music... Anyway, just wanted to tell you that you're not the only person in your generation that loves Joni. There's at least two more =)
LoveMusicOrDie 2 years ago
@productofstress I commend you , for your good taste and intelligent comment!!!
bigcree 1 year ago
@productofstress keep it alive :) you have very good taste!
misskoool 10 months ago
@productofstress I'm 24 an my mom played Joni for me and my sis growing up. If you are listening to music like Joni's then you are getting a good message. Don't let the modern world (greed and lies) corrupt you. Keep it old school and you won't go wrong. :) God bless!
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@productofstress Then why don't you share it with them?
TheJabyn 8 months ago
@productofstress: That is wonderful! I also first discovered Joni when I was 14 (32 now), and hardly any of my friends knew Joni either. BUT, she is widely regarded as an icon by fellow artists, singers, etc. And she is certainly a legend now. Anyway, GREAT taste in music my friend. Keep at it!
mlc2005 6 months ago
@productofstress Spread the word...the womans a genius
greggorypeccary1 5 months ago
@productofstress Im 15, and I've loved Joni since I was about 11. I totally agree with you. (: It's my goal in life to meet her! <3 I have some covers on my channel of some of her tunes too.
jessie442889 5 months ago
@productofstress be well...when I first heard Joni it was 1975 and I was a sprite of 11 in 1975 living in Beijing as a Canadian. My parents had a few albums and I came across Michael From Mountains.... Court and Spark followed. Joni's music, has been for me, a timeless treasure, through good times and bad, a friend that has stayed by my side. It is never too late to make new friends. Producto I have a feeling you will have a very producto life ! Peace & Love.
SnakemanisJeff 3 months ago
Thank you for posting this. Joni has seen me through years of tears and laughs. She's a true goddess.
susanoden 3 years ago 15
yes she is...and no problem
blackkendoll82 3 years ago
I loved her eighties voice, so sexy and varied.
jmiller05 3 years ago
Damn Vinnie....you're my boy....
eskimoposh 3 years ago
I don't think this is Vinnie.. I know he was on the album. (by the way this album I thought had a killer lineup) Actually this sounds more like John Guerin.
jwalts37 3 years ago
Wow, yeah you're right! I was under the impression that Vinnie recorded the entire album, but i just checked out Wikipedia and sure enough Guerin is on some of the tracks.I should have known it was him, it reminded me of how he played on Hejira. Cool, thanks for clarifying.
eskimoposh 3 years ago
Oh, "yes i do i love ya" is actually called Street Light... fyi y'all ;)
mlesln 3 years ago
"Yes I do I love ya!" I LOVE that one to! It's the most happy song!
mlesln 3 years ago
The first time I heard this song, it shook me!
mlesln 3 years ago
One of my fave songs off this album, next to You Dream Flat Tires, and the one where she sings " Yes I do I love ya!" LOL
tall32guy 3 years ago