Joni Mitchell-For Free (BBC)

Better singer: Joni
Better musician: Joni
Better songwriter: Joni
More influential. I guess we can give that one to Dylan

Ha ha, yeah spot on there man.
But to give him his dues, Bobby had a few good tunes....

I love her

Thank you for sharing this. A beautiful song from a beatiful singer, and a rich tribute to street musicians everywhere. Who can listen to Joni Mitchell without a tear?

PS I used to be a street musician in San Francisco, so I really especially loved this song!

Oh, this was so wonderful to find! I LOVE the songs from that time period by Joni Mitchell. She provided the background music to so many vignettes of my life. None better... a toast to you, Joni!

I was at this concert at the BBC in 1970 (part of the In Concert series they had) and she was absolutely brilliant. A superb voice, superb composer, superb musician. And such a nice person.
And the concert was indeed 'for free' thanks to the BBC ticket office.

Thank you! I have listened to this song countless times and to get to watch Joni sing it is a precious treat.

Yes.

This is my favorite Joni Mitchell song, and it is obvious that CSN were quite taken with her as well. It combines her beautiful C Major song with such breathtaking honesty that it stops you in your tracks. I love watching her shoulders swing back and forth, like a young girl enjoying life so much you wish you could bottle it. This video is a treasure.

Joni, your music not only inspires but challenges. Thank you.