I saw her play this in the Royal Festival Hall in London, 1968 or 69, and she threw in a little local colour to the lyrics there as well.
I still love it because (well not just because) it's about the first tune I taught myself to play guitar on (on a practically unplayable 12.string as it happens)
even though this is the studio version, and its not my favourite track on the lp, Im really grateful, as all of the 1st and to me , best lp isnt available on you tube, probably warner brothers " policy "
I first heard the album "Blue" many years ago, and then HAD to go out and get everything Joni ever did. I started with her first album, and realized (particularly after hearing "Marcie") that Joni was not only a genius, but would be my favorite singer/songwriter who ever lived. And 20 years later I'm still listening to her in awww!
One of the most haunting melodies ever recorded. "And summer goes, falls to the sidewalk like string and brown paper..." How did she come up with that poetry set to that music at only twenty-five or younger? And, this is from side one of her first album out of, what, twenty or more? Breathtaking. Incomparable. Genius.
@jilkat25 totally agree with you!~ This is, has been, and will remain my most favorite song in my 60 years of life. I bought the album back then and I still love it best of all. Marcie still moves me as it did then. Joni's greatest work, imo.
@RMAchello Me, too! Her vibrato when she sings, "Wait for me-e-e-e-e-e-e-e," -the modulation in her voice alternating two notes in that one sustain, as though she is playing her voice like a flute. Maybe that's not the best way to describe it, but I bet you know what I mean. I love this song so much. In fact, I love that whole album. 100% Joni Mitchell's voice and playing.
my lecturer in college before was concerned with me due to an assignment I did on self harming..we had a talk and I remember her telling me to listen to joni mitchell, I can see why....this song truly moved me
Money may be nice but it's not the answer to everyhing...Never give up the fight...keep yourself in the garden...and never let the man take your mind.
Im pretty conservative politicaly theese days...but I always come back to Joni for some good music that I dont come up with myself...on the rare ocassion when I just want to listin and let go,..mayby be swept away...Joni Mitchell...always my muse.Good Scorpio!
@geneharland get your self back to the garden. It's not to late to set yourself free again. The $ controls us all, I'm guilty of that myself my friend. Interesting comment.
She never fails to take my breath away. How her songs speak so loudly to my ears I can't fathom? As I've said many times before, she proves there is a such thing as "BEST"
I saw her play this in the Royal Festival Hall in London, 1968 or 69, and she threw in a little local colour to the lyrics there as well.
I still love it because (well not just because) it's about the first tune I taught myself to play guitar on (on a practically unplayable 12.string as it happens)
EpiphoneEpiphany1 1 month ago
hehe my names Marcie :)
MsSnaketh 3 months ago
actually really like this song xx
MarcellaDavi3s 3 months ago
Brilliant poetry. Beautiful.
dobiegee 5 months ago
even though this is the studio version, and its not my favourite track on the lp, Im really grateful, as all of the 1st and to me , best lp isnt available on you tube, probably warner brothers " policy "
puddypuss 5 months ago
I first heard the album "Blue" many years ago, and then HAD to go out and get everything Joni ever did. I started with her first album, and realized (particularly after hearing "Marcie") that Joni was not only a genius, but would be my favorite singer/songwriter who ever lived. And 20 years later I'm still listening to her in awww!
mlc2005 6 months ago
One of the most haunting melodies ever recorded. "And summer goes, falls to the sidewalk like string and brown paper..." How did she come up with that poetry set to that music at only twenty-five or younger? And, this is from side one of her first album out of, what, twenty or more? Breathtaking. Incomparable. Genius.
jilkat25 6 months ago
@jilkat25 totally agree with you!~ This is, has been, and will remain my most favorite song in my 60 years of life. I bought the album back then and I still love it best of all. Marcie still moves me as it did then. Joni's greatest work, imo.
RMAchello 6 months ago
@RMAchello Me, too! Her vibrato when she sings, "Wait for me-e-e-e-e-e-e-e," -the modulation in her voice alternating two notes in that one sustain, as though she is playing her voice like a flute. Maybe that's not the best way to describe it, but I bet you know what I mean. I love this song so much. In fact, I love that whole album. 100% Joni Mitchell's voice and playing.
jilkat25 6 months ago
This song gives me the goosebumps everytime I hear it...
SisterHoneyHair 6 months ago
my lecturer in college before was concerned with me due to an assignment I did on self harming..we had a talk and I remember her telling me to listen to joni mitchell, I can see why....this song truly moved me
nothingsafe84 8 months ago
One of her unparalleled penultimates and that's saying a great deal.
death2pc 9 months ago 2
@death2pc Yes, one of her many unparalleled penultimates, and that's very well said.
bobareebop 7 months ago
I love this song so much that i named my daughter Marcie!!
this song and the album , songs to a seagull was a north star for my journey through adolescence.
simply excuisite.
bonhoff 10 months ago 2
@bonhoff I love your words "songs to a seagull was a north star for my journey through adolescence." Beautiful!
gidawg 9 months ago 2
yay! my names Marcie!
MsSnaketh 10 months ago
My name is Marcie. Glad I found this.
spatiality 10 months ago
My absolute favorite artist. Thanks for posting this.
jesmarluk 10 months ago
I'm so vain..I thought this song was about me. My name is Marcie :)
girlbabies 11 months ago
my names Marcie!
mizzsignersx 11 months ago
This is the first song I ever heard her sing. It is still my favorite, among the many....
'Marcie' paints such a vivid picture in my mind....and strums my heartstrings.
I love Joni Mitchell!
RMAchello 1 year ago
She says -
"Make a dream, Dream back to summer and hear how he tells herWait for me"
dvs2751 1 year ago 2
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80sOGRE 1 year ago
Money may be nice but it's not the answer to everyhing...Never give up the fight...keep yourself in the garden...and never let the man take your mind.
valeriemci1 1 year ago
Im pretty conservative politicaly theese days...but I always come back to Joni for some good music that I dont come up with myself...on the rare ocassion when I just want to listin and let go,..mayby be swept away...Joni Mitchell...always my muse.Good Scorpio!
geneharland 1 year ago
@geneharland get your self back to the garden. It's not to late to set yourself free again. The $ controls us all, I'm guilty of that myself my friend. Interesting comment.
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dvs2751 1 year ago
This song will always have a special place in my heart.... Thank you Joni!
jesienna83 1 year ago
She never fails to take my breath away. How her songs speak so loudly to my ears I can't fathom? As I've said many times before, she proves there is a such thing as "BEST"
Thanks for uploading this
dvs1572 1 year ago
Thank you. So special..
MonacoBlast 1 year ago
I love her...
valuecreation75 1 year ago
Absolutely incredible.
MrPurpleeater 1 year ago