Joni Mitchell - California (The Johnny Cash Show)

[@fuzzyprism]

ahhh ... if you could breathe in golden sunshine, this is what it would feel like. Thank you Joni.

[@cjrebouche]

just got back to hot, humid, disgusting louisiana after a couple of the most amazing weeks of my life in california. i've always loved this song, but now it just takes on an entirely new meaning. thank god for california, and thank god for joni mitchell!

[@BillStoppard]

The most relevant and touching poet of my lifetime!

[@MIROSLAVA_SAFRANKOVA]

Words can't describe this song. I never heard a wonderful voice like hers in my whole life! Joni Mitchell is truly a legend, forever.

[@thelindymckay]

who could ever thumbs down this? This is classic beautifulness!

[@thimble288]

maybe because of the video quality? I'll give 'em the benefit of the doubt...

[@upster20]

Watching this makes me feel young again, my whole life ahead of me. Joni Mitchell is one of the true talents that sparked a generation. Good or bad, right or wrong, we tried to make a difference.

[@leorihype]

nothing beautiful and worthwhile lasts for ever. if anything, the fact that this song can never be played again in the same way is a part of its aching beauty.

[@LinaVH1]

I have no words to describe how overwhelmed I am listening to Joni Mitchell, I can only say this, beautiful.

[@sandimelia8292]

Joni I am so from California. This song has been in my head for decades! Your voice is one of my fav best...

[@DancesLikeFire]

This brings tears to my eyes. Amazing to see how a real artist can reach people decades later. I wish I was around back then - I'm in my twenties.

[@noradosmith]

wow, she's so in control of her voice, hitting those high notes with such ease. voice crystal clear. just great.

[@ecstaticist]

Astonishing vocal range and control. What a gift.

[@djjazziedeb]

My favorite singer, ever. Only Joni can bring tears to my eyes.

[@FrozenStreams]

When I was 16 I had a hugh crush on her. I would drive around for hours in my Volkswagon beetle and just listen to her cassettes over and over again. I'm now 52 years old and I no longer have the Beetle but the crush still remains :)

[@magixs2000]

There's some musicianship ! One of my fav Joni songs and only her can sound and play like this ...Thanks for uploading!

[@Lonestarry]

Joni was so gifted. Insightful, passionate, always having her thoughts on the pulse of life. She was way way ahead of her time. No other can get close to her. Sweet Joni we all love you so very much - thank you for the decades of wonderful music.

[@Valicore]

I thank my Mom for introducing me to Joni, she is simply an amazing musician, talent beyond words. And can you imagine? No auto-tune, no backup singers, no band even... just her voice and a dulcimer, awesome.

[@KatieDarden]

Joni's 1974 live concert in Sacramento was the best concert I've EVER attended - she is amazing - especially live. Robbin Ford agreed when we were talking about that at his concert last year (he toured with Tom Scott during that concert tour).

[@Hoabart]

It's not like she's any more beautiful than anyone else. She just took the time, and somehow built a musical conduit all the way way down down to the core of her beautiful soul and let it pour out and drench someone like me. Every time with her, she goes all the way. I'm a mess all over again.

[@pvthitch]

I'm old enough to remember The Johnny Cash Show. He introduced America to some of the greatest singer/writers they'd never seen and wouldn't dare seek out. They don't make TV like that anymore.

[@bwm_72]

Well said.

[@nevesdarocha]

it's altogether sad that children of the latest generation may go their whole lives and never hear a truly beautiful voice. now days, every 'artist' uses computers to correct their voice. no artist on the top 40 today can hold a candle to this lady.

[@cliffjamesmusic]

I and a friend at Birmingham Uni. in the early 70s were addicted to Joni Mitchell - every day we had an infusion of the album “Blue”. If you haven’t found it yet, you’re in for a wonderful experience.

[@discomage]

I shared my time on this planet in the same decades Joni shared it with me too. For that alone, I am grateful.

[@ChaseLangfordArtist]

so magnificent, beautiful......makes me weep in awe and joy

[@jeffblythe569]

Me too, bud...

[@willmercury]

Oh my gorgeous girl! She just emanates such brilliant talent, confidence, sweetness and authenticity. Her insight and musicality have only deepened with the decades. Joni is a pearl-- a radiant angel. This to me, too, was the greatest generation in art and music in the twentieth century. There are few now who see the light, let alone who can carry the torch. If I didn't have these songs to hold onto, I'd have no faith in humanity or hope for the future whatsoever. Peace.

[@KatieDarden]

Yes - very lucky - that album is one of my most played - I love the live energy & it has so many great songs from so many great older albums!

[@Prolo4Life]

I'm from south of France and live in Vancouver CA now. I really love this tune, it's really meaningfull to me, as sometimes I would like to go back home to see the folks I dig and enjoy a warm weather. It's a beautiful song.

[@GroundedSaugage]

I am 13 and I have the lifestyle of a 50 year old. I listen to Joni Mitchell and Jimi Hendrix exclusively and play lap dulcimer. -_-

[@egyptianpriest]

This is one of my favorite Roberta Joan Anderson (Joni Mitchell) songs. I find myself humming it and singing it often...love that line about the sunset pig! And that line about "take me as I am, strung out on another man," is something I lived.

[@tomtowle]

Cmon...it's Joni and a dulcimer making more music in 4 minutes than anyone can or will. Nobody can deny the talent...ever.

[@m0uZy]

wooow. i have just heard an angel singing.... the applauding audience pulled me out of my dream!

[@BearWa11ace]

I love it.. Joni is so utterly magical.. her ideas...musically just knock me out.. =]

[@twnnamusw]

why does people click on this song just to dislike it? jeg think that this is an amazing song by an amazing artist! I love her work. She rocks.

[@sumofat5]

i think this is her best rendition of this song

[@Shmookitty]

I remember the first time I ever heard her voice i was 13, and I was hooked instantly. One of my biggest inspirations.

[@grai]

what a total genius beautiful words and beautiful music and beautiful singing all just pouring out of her

[@adamreich2647]

Unbelievable. Absolutely raw, still, and gorgeous.

[@amyrichstein]

Freaking awesome! I love Joni! What a recording.

[@LadyZoe]

Joni Wonderful!! You know my daughter has loved this song since she was about six .She still loves it at 25. I know it's one of my favorites, but I love every song you've ever done. Cheryl Andros Derby Ct.

[@claeysantique]

My favourite record. Ever. Pure perfection.

[@caretakerless]

I met this legend in the Bay Parkade in Vancouver B.C. back in 1980 or so... she was as cool as you would expect... one of the greatest moments of my life.

[@kinneretb]

Just beautiful. Utterly beautiful.

[@JessWardECE]

Oh joni , Your my favourite and inspiration. Coming from a 15 year old.

[@hannes717]

same for me, here. i was at a cousin's friend's house in the south of france. we were out in the garden in the sun when the friend put on "blue" --- and the first chords of "all i want" drifted out of the house into the sunlight... and i was mesmerized. i didn't know it yet, but i was hooked for all time :-) that was way back in 1974!

[@dster9999]

I am grateful that she exists in my lifetime, utterly beautiful and unique.

[@magpietothemorn]

My thoughts exactly! She made it look so easy to make such beautiful music!

[@keithdonovan7311]

what an amazing performance, she transports!

[@Livanz1]

God , the purity of this girl ... I am from Romania behind the (then) Iron Curtain yet we adored her , and still do so

[@KimberleyFay]

Sweet, young and innocent yet worldly and wise Ms. Joni Mitchell who influenced many many lives, including my own forever and ever and still now.

[@silversilver1975]

One of the greatest female artist ever! Love you Joni...

[@MyMoppet52]

...and it can be made to sound so many different ways. A few years back while in the mountains, I was lucky enough to hear the World Champion dulcimer player give a free concert. He made that thing ROCK! With his dulcimer & a guitarist/banjo player, he made that instrument sound like an entire bluegrass band. I've been in love with it ever since. It is much more than Mother Mabel (though I love her) sitting and strumming. Love your comment! My best, Moppet

[@uhmerikuhn]

Wow!!... I know exactly how you feel.. She in particular is an artist that I have this intense burning desire to thank, and I have no idea how. So, sometimes when I'm listening to her my mind often races with fantasies like the real-life situation you describe, just as an effort to reconcile and be ready in case I ever get my chance..

[@eebeelive]

awesome after all these year! Hell yah Joni!

[@scottishcreamthe1st]

..........there is nothing else like this.... my body still tingles after the track finishes..

[@drinkswithnedkelly]

Blue is still my favorite album of all time. It never gets old (even though I did!)

[@godwit7777]

Hoabart, i cannot put it into words better than you just did. thank you.

[@gibbskinderman9683]

I was there! Johnny and Dennis Hopper sang Kris Kristofferson’s “The Pilgrim Chapter 33", Claude King sang Wolverton Mountain… Only Johnny could have pulled of such an amazingly varied show. A lifetime memory!

[@Qaurine]

Joni Mitchell, talent beyond belief. The pre-packaged, super carefully scripted, mixed stuff that fills the airwaves today doesn't even come close.

[@miniloup88]

Makes me cry too... Her voice's really pure.

[@randyjoble4607]

something about the kindness and wiseness mixed up in her voice is perfect

[@shout102]

I love this song. Reminds me of my summer in Europe 1976. Coming home to Australia wasn't quite the same. I was the ... last ... person off the plain.

[@cbergantz]

I loved you Brian since I was 14, I still have a drumstick Dennis gave me at a show in San Jose and a half hotdog! kept in my freezer! Born and raised in Santa Cruz, "Surfer Girl" is still my forever favorite,

[@EukaryoteVoter]

Hail Joni. Love her. This and A Case of You are my favs.

[@dansboro]

joni is just simply timeless

[@gophersk]

Makes me proud to be from Saskatchewan Canada Luv ya Joni

[@Novagreyhound]

Incredible - love this music, thanks for sharing!!

[@djangomango11]

Creative FLOW in action.... Thanks Joni

[@MrPlatypus70]

Just beautiful!!

[@andybutler8079]

LOVE THIS WOMEM........AMAZING

[@patriciamillman1781]

I wish I could move there, I love joni music,great voice . my daughter lives there, I miss her so much.i dance to it also.

[@lizzy11291950]

Joni at her very best ... as a native Californian, this song is personal !

[@andreakenderova]

Master piece!

[@nday67]

Love Joni. So unique and special.

[@eebeelive]

California coming home end of month! Nice post merci!

[@yesfan157]

That was incredible.

[@spd13062]

rikoshay...I so admire your restraint in your story....don't know what I'd do if Joni Mitchell was coming my way on the sidewalk...or what I'd say. How great for you..you'll never forget that "hello".

[@deepesttime]

just mesmerizing and f...ing gifted

[@willrothfuss]

She's getting all that texture out of a dulcimer and her voice alone. Her voice is like an orchestra.

[@CandyCane]

...producing beautiful, inspiring art like usual. :)

[@PInk77W1]

her voice is a gift

[@noale15]

beautiful!!!!!!

[@KiddKarrim]

Check her performance in the The Last Waltz. The way she moves while she sings is absolutely amazing. The music was in every cell of her body, which made her such a gifted performer.

[@lorriebeal2527]

Joni echoes my feelings to a t. As a native Californian and transplated to NC - I must have been insane to move from paradise. It almost seems impossible to move back because of economics - maybe someday I will again be home. lbeal

[@GroundedSaugage]

@folkmusicgirl .... Holy..... Shit...... Thank you so much for showing me this.

[@murfxyz]

a great book by Barney Hoskins called "Hotel California" really tells a candid story of the great music from '65 to the huge success of the Eagles - Joni plays a big role as a pioneer of the age - very respected among her peers....

[@acguitarfsg]

thanks to joni for the great music

[@jimtina]

Oh Joni, we know you descended from Heaven. There can never be another.

[@jonlangweile]

ha...i would have found heaven on earth if only i had wrote a song to this girl, stunning voice.

[@bomshankarji]

Some of these comments are funny...Joni Mitchell is quite simply a class singer/songwriter...why judge her personal life? We all do things we regret and none of us is perfect. I thank the "star-maker machinery" for giving an artist like Joni Mitchell to the world.

[@dmblum1]

I grew up in Southern California when this song came out (late 60s early 70s).I've lived in several countries over the years. I don't like our car culture in California. But whether i'm living in Asia or Europe I always miss my home, which is California.

[@folkmusicgirl]

@GroundedSaugage That's great that you enjoy the music of Joni Mitchell at 13 years old! Have you every listened to the music of the late folk singer, Sandy Denny? There's a lot of music of Sandy Denny on KZbin. Sadly she died many years ago now as a result of a fall down a flight of stairs in England. She also was with the famous folk group called, Fairport Convention as well as her own solo work. Glad to hear that someone as young as yourself is also playing lap dulcimer!.

[@stormbouy]

i still love you joni...always have.

[@tortuga3030]

Haunting...Lovely

[@phil2269]

This song makes me cry and cry...

[@galtroark0]

Good volume. Nice job of recording. Great rendition.

[@Paulahoppe22]

Awww...We are stardust in California and a poetic genius ...take me as I am!

[@agustinamar2]

Oh, she is soo gorgeous!!! I just can't understand why people that doesn't like this music have wrote down here...It have no sense at all...You can keep your opinion inside you and write down in the music that you like it... It is just a thought

[@spacechicken33]

this touches my soul

[@deweypug]

WOW! Her voice so sterling and clear back then...

[@lvkenny420man]

I LOVE THIS WONDERFULL WOMAN!