Joni Mitchell The Mama Cass Television Program

[@barbararenton8009]

And this is Joni, A lone survivor of these 3 ladies!

[@barbararenton8009]

All great singers and talented ladies!

[@nancyfay6345]

Mama Cass just radiates a quality of grace. Who wouldn't feel safe to sing out in her presence? Three stunning talents and so much beauty. I didn't want it to end.

[@motorcityquig]

A guitar, Joni Mitchell, and just like that, we have a symphony.

[@taxisteve929]

They did have some musicians on the other side of the curtain, but with vocals like this, you really don't need more than an acoustic guitar.

[@donaldmajewski1004]

Absolutely

[@donaldmajewski1004]

@@taxisteve929 Yes your right. A good friend and neighbor of mine use to play behind the curtains for the Temptations. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and Labelle.

[@daviddiangellidaviddiangel1304]

Joni's performance is absolutely outstanding! Fantastic Voice, fantastic playing, fantastic songwriting. Love Joni so much 💓.

[@michalness3923]

Isn't it cool how these three ladies were all such great friends and they're basically just sitting here, having a jam session with each other and giving the audience such a great treat at the same time?

[@fairygodmomma2313]

Absolutely!! Cool and extremely special.

[@YewtBoot]

The 60s was a grand time.

[@GeorgeRellas]

Goosebumps & Tears... How could this POSSIBLY be 50 whole years ago already? I watched this program, Mama Cass's Special, with my family. The world was so safe & warm then.

[@paleopapa8599]

But uhh Vietnam War was raging. Sadly the warm fuzzy feelings were not exported to southeast Asia.

[@RandomPlayIist]

@@paleopapa8599 yeah 1968 was one of the worst years ever, not so warm and fuzzy if you ask me. The music was amazing though.

[@jnagarya519]

It was safe and warm? For whom?

[@nolan1640]

Maybe he means that he felt safe in the bubble of listening to Joni’s music and poetry...because it definitely was not a calm, settled or peaceful time in our history or the world.

[@kevinfitzmaurice4072]

A matter of perspective, but there never has really been an "innocent time."

[@keelybutler2348]

I was so born in the wrong decade. To see this trio live would make my life. To think Joni is the only one still alive kills me. At least I’ve still got Carole King and Carly Simon.

[@richardbarrick1492]

Kelly, no no, NOBODY is that, you're just in a different era-- Scripture says that God has put us rite where we're supposed to be-- " for He has appointed us the times and seasons and our place of habitations, i.e.-- in other words, we are not accidentally living somewhere we don't belong! Hope that was helpful-- btw, Joni's voice is wonderfully refreshing in this day of harder and harder to find great talent ❤😢

[@richardbarrick1492]

Sorry about that typo, the keyboard 🎹 is not my friend, Keely--

[@astroemerald3175]

Thus was when Television was pure entertainment .

[@brucekronberg8492]

We should acknowledge and appreciate the gift, that the great female artists have for us. They move us and make us stop and think about our lives and our journey.

[@acousticshadow4032]

My God, but Joni was loaded with Natural Beauty! 😘😍🥰 The 3-part harmony on "Released" is mesmerizing!

[@billperspic2479]

In 1978 I was living in Boulder Colorado and I went to see Mary traverse at the Blue Note. I stayed with my girl after the performance and Mary didn’t have a ride to her motel so we have her one in my Volkswagen bus. Honestly.

[@conniedoan6917]

Three of the greats! They don't make them like that today. 👍🤗❤

[@andytaylor5476]

I don't know why but I get goose bumps when I hear Joni sing Both Sides Now. Beautiful!

[@Iiwii11]

I cry now too. That didn’t used to happen, but now it does.

[@howardrobinson4938]

You don't know why? Easy...start turning up your thermostat in the room. It couldn't possibly be because of JONI.

[@hollygolightly7475]

Cass ❤️ What a girl🌼 all that knew her loved her, those were the days, chock full of talent every one of them! Natural, lovely, a moment to cherish.

[@erict956]

I woke this morning wishing I hadn't, sick and tired of this life wanting it over then KZbin recommends these three angels to ease my mind. The pain is still here but I have strength to keep pushing through for a little more time. Thank you for this beauty that's beyond my understanding.

[@sabrinar.purnell3869]

🙏🏽

[@matthewdarnell3535]

Keep pushing through brother! It’s hard to see sometimes but the beauty will shine through. Sometimes I have to look hard but then when I find it, it makes my day. Music is something I turn to a lot. So much beauty in music!

[@maximusmeridius6610]

Wow, strange....I feel the same way most days and then I heard these three songs. I was born in 65' so I heard them before and liked them but never saw these people singing them before. They seem so natural and genuine. Nothing like today. Cass is right, "this is singing".

[@thomaswhite6016]

Hope your ok and keeping going well done for finding music to help you through

[@edwardharley9]

thank you for making me remember I am not the only one who suffers from MONUMENTAL depression. no therapy no drugs, no one ever got rid of it, me either....

[@discoparty4228]

3 hugely talented ladies in one place. Can't ask for more than that.

[@toneman335]

Joni looked and sounded like an angel.

[@TarotMoon]

How could anyone give these ladies a thumbs down?

[@bennuballbags2]

Listening to Joni Mitchel is like eating a wholemeal sandwich....satisfying and filling and healthy.

[@holley2]

Joni hadn’t done much television at that point and was very nervous about coming on Cass’s 1969 TV special. Cass said, “Just come on and sing. You won’t be alone up there. I’ll be sitting in front of you. Just like you’re in my living room.” Henry Diltz was right: Cass Elliot was sent by the angels. She made a lasting impact on people’s lives and on popular music.

[@RasslinRelics]

If not for Cass, it's entirely possible there would have been no Crosby,Stills and Nash (and sometimes Young). They disagree on the details, but all say they met at her place.

[@tomjones5650]

Cass was the Grande Dame of L.A. And Our Time. It'll never be a time like it ever again.

[@Nikkithedog-t6b]

And then gave a perfect performance.

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

@@RasslinRelicsthe canyon

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

@@tomjones5650not sure you can take that to the bank…?

[@jacquelynking2184]

OMG, I didn't want this to end!!! Found myself saying "Noooooo don't stop!". What a blast from the past! These AWESOME women! Nostalgia at it's zenith!!

[@user-mm3qy1ry4o]

This is a brilliant song and at last I can see the chord shapes in the open D tuning! What a brilliant artist Joni Mitchell is

[@robertmtuck5968]

This is my Very FAVOURITE rendition of the Song! Only wish for a bit more resolution.

[@miketeter2264]

Female singer royalty of the sixties, all great voices and amazing talents.

[@davethompson8283]

Follow me by Mary Travers I'll be there by Cass Elliot Big yellow taxi.... Joni Mitchell❤❤❤

[@joeyfitz9]

Oh my GAWD, the three of them on one stage!!!

[@scarletharris7705]

Joni Mitchell was a huge inspiration for Prince ......Both versions of " Case of You " are incredibly beautiful ......RIP Prince !

[@davidstoner3780]

Wow that was so good Joni is an incredible artist love the ending with all three singing

[@stevecoyle1]

Joni is an Angel of Light, still, in this dark world.

[@lisasoles1562]

don't you just dig Cass sitting there groovin' to the songstress Joni?

[@joeyfitz9]

I just love Joni's Canadian accent.

[@billducker7404]

Lovely voice. God bless you. Bill. Uk 🙏

[@dubchile]

Every time I watch this (and Ive watched it thousands of times) I can't help but feel both admiration and sorrow for Mary Travers having to follow such a class performance from Joni Mitchell of all people! In her shoes, I would've stayed seated and asked Joni to sing another.

[@tw364]

Joni was a fine songwriter but didn't even have the hit with it, Judy Collins knocked it out of the park. Mary Travers with Peter Paul & Mary had far more top ten songs than Mitchell did. Cass was a better singer. So before you say dumb things look at the facts.

[@dubchile]

TW: ~ Dumb?~ Ohh I gettit, youre one of those people that deliberately take things out of context so they can unload part of the huge chip on their shoulder on those that make sympathetic comments, not patronising ones. (Whatever the chip is.. But who gives a feck anyhow?) In plain English for your limited capacity for understanding..I meant 'On the night'.. Mr Music Fax 2021! 😂

[@barbararenton8009]

I totally agree with you! "Play another tune, Joni!'

[@Ethan96jag]

@@JossWainwright exactly!

[@barbararenton8009]

And why would Mary sing a spiritual when she's just a white girl, altho quite beautiful.

[@jonbeauregard5651]

How can something so beautiful just fade away..?

[@jonathantafler58]

Such an expression of female solidarity

[@JoJoGunn1956]

Wow, talk about mindless sloganeering!

[@larianamus3158]

Those were the days...

[@jimrebr]

I loved watching them all, back in 1969, I was already in love with Joni, and had loved Cass & Mary for years. Love Mary’s choice of a Laura Nyro song, though Laura sang it best. I love I Shall be released and this is a splendid harmonic version!!❤

[@tomasdeaquinosouzajunior9265]

Cass Elliot maravilhosa !!!

[@arvannoy5216]

Such a sweet person! Never met her but I can tell! Thanks Joni for all the music!

[@GreasyFilms-qc1xo]

Live magic from real musicians.

[@catherinewirtz4508]

LOVE HER SO MUCH. WISH I HAD KNOWN HER PERSONALLY BACK IN THE DAY. SHE IS TOTALLY ONE OF A KIND.

[@stephentownsend3854]

Just wonderful, I'm getting emotional xxx

[@ew1usnr]

All three of them are amazing.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thanks very much for sharing. Beautiful music for good people.

[@giampierocaragnano147]

Wonderful years, which will not come any more.

[@jonbeauregard5651]

I love Joni so much

[@johnboland6521]

"When I Die"...sung by Mary Travers is very emotional now that she is gone. But her lovely voice and personality will live forever in her recordings and videos! :o)

[@dziegele]

Yes, definitely. And Laura Nyro (who wrote it) and Cass Elliot have also passed away.

[@Emezie]

Shoutouts to Laura Nyro for writing "And When I Die" Always wished Laura and Joni got to collab once...

[@apocalypseplough8089]

They knew each other. They would do yoga together. Joni said the reason there is so much piano on Blue was because of Laura Nyro.

[@casyatbat]

I was going to write that. Well that plus being one of Blood Sweat and Tears best hits. I don't know if those 2 would need to collaborate - both being equals. Laura got into Jazz 1st, Joni later. I think it was Steven Stills that told Joni, what she wanted to do musically was Jazz, then came Tom Scott & LA Express. Jazz came later in the Jazz scene with Joni"s music with players like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius plus her collaboration with the great Charles Mingus, and Charles last collaboration who died during the sessions. Joni's Mingus album. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGbHd35prbSUa5o

[@francinefields3049]

I was friends with Laura when we were teenagers in the Bronx...

[@bradking6126]

@@francinefields3049Was she cool??

[@jonnyslater9942]

All 3 songs about life not being what you think it is. Doubt any human mind came up with these or any other big songs. Reminds me of Elvis and the '68 comeback special. The song at the end, "If I can dream." All done for a reason.

[@deborahpothiers1057]

Oh this was a time era at its best! I'm so greatful l was in and l remember so very well, too where this was at its best the music will never see the lights of it again 😭❤️🥰

[@stellaorvad2519]

So Beautiful 3 Wonderful Women I love the song and the women xx

[@WilliamDievendorf]

i have been in love with Joni since Blue and hearing Neil's lyrics has only exposed my own thoughts and emotions

[@Phoenix85006]

Beautiful! Imagine if we could buy a DVD of this show? 😳❤️

[@rogersargent6453]

You can! It is a great DVD.

[@Phoenix85006]

@@rogersargent6453 😲

[@bohemianvegan]

I love the outfits!!!

[@nunya1738]

Man, good memories. Nice to see the ladies doing their thing. Might be wrong, but that song Mary sang, And When I Die, the one made so huge by Blood Sweat & Tears, was written by another great gal, Laura Nyro? Joni Mitchell fix brought me here.

[@reginarich8802]

Yes, the great Laura Nyro, musical historians recognize her , she is one of my favorites, I was born in 1955. She makes many list of female bests.

[@georgefowler3027]

Hair today gone tomorrow

[@KarenSilver915]

So beautiful!

[@DebbieFan70]

Three, great vocalist!

[@RavynMancer]

That was magic.

[@downeybill]

one of the most perfect songs ever written. (both sides now I mean) and how about that rainbow dress? :(

[@donaldmajewski1004]

3 beautiful ladies on that stage.

[@pearlynx]

Fun fact: Laura Nyro wrote "And When I Die" when she was 17.

[@thomasromano9321]

As much as I like Joni Mitchell's voice, and Judy Collins, and Carol King, and Sandy Denny, and Stevie Nicks, I think Laura Nyro had the finest voice of all of them. All of them great singers and composers.

[@badtux]

Laura Nyro's voice was better suited for 'And When I Die', because it had more character, as you'd want for a pop-jazz composition. Mary's voice is just too smooth for this song.

[@kevinfitzmaurice4072]

Chuck Barris produced this special for ABC in 1969.

[@bhacosta1]

WONDERFUL WOMAN AND SINGER 🎼🎵🎶

[@kimasim1]

Very broad and beautiful.

[@Luis-lc5co]

the holy trinity 🌺

[@pamelaanthony2201]

The best EVER girl vocals although its s 50 years on, from Australian who has been better ever?

[@reoldies3783]

Beautiful 🩷🩷🩷

[@palencia37]

Las admiro y quiero

[@AndreasHelberg]

Best greetings from Germany!

[@jimg9003]

Being able to call Joni and Mary your friends.... Seriously jealous!

[@bluebear7061]

If I had a Voice like Joni I would of never touched a cigarette. She smoked 3 packs a day.

[@unitedstatesofadam]

mary travers looks like janice from the muppets (a compliment, I love janice)

[@stevend.bennett427]

Wow, was Mary a tall drink of water. This was my childhood.

[@YewtBoot]

I had such a crush on her before even my puberty. No idea why - she simply mesmerized me.

[@michaelmarsh9367]

Mitchell didn't need any backup singers! Wow.

[@stellaorvad2519]

Thankyou for sharing xx

[@davethompson5438]

UNMATCHABLE TALENT..AND THEY DO IT AS EASY AS WE TALK..OMG...THEY TAUGHT THE ANGELS TO SING..AND NOW...THEY SING FOR GOD...WE LOVE YOU, AND MISS YOU DEARLY

[@bandicoot5412]

A world ago, great time though

[@wpl8275]

This is what talent in pop singing used to be. Today they would never have a show like this because they would never expose the actual vocals of today's pop singers. Everyone's voice is autotuned to some degree and even at that they aren't half of what these women were vocally. Not to mention a complete inability to harmonize with other singers.

[@vogelfrau2425]

Wie dezent das Make up der 3 Sängerinnen war. Wunderschön zart.

[@palencia37]

Bella Niña , te admito , si estas viva

[@annavanrielmusic]

Awesome!

[@xiip]

7:15 Awesome trio

[@thetrippyhippie5882]

You probably have noticed that 'friends' producers took the figure of 'phoebe' right from Joni Mitchell but Joni can play and sing well.

[@phillipford2216]

Love how far out the gals are, and then at 7:02 they cut to the audience and it's wall to wall Young Republicans!

[@kevinfitzmaurice4072]

Supposedly in the early days of "Saturday Night Live" in the seventies, Lorne Michaels would scan the studio audience before the show and ask that the more conservatively dressed members be moved to the back rows, out of camera range.

[@occasm]

the Dylan tune?....smh...the 3 of them harmonizing....good God, it's truly an amazing performance.

[@arassi2710]

❤

[@sabrynrudinoff4196]

how could three people dislike this

[@keathp2744]

Joni Mitchell is Godess.

[@JenaHoneysnow1015227]

Sweet nice.

[@palencia37]

Miauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu , que belloooooooooo

[@palencia37]

No creo que aun existan

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

A Lot of Woman up on that stage

[@mrgboxx]

Maynard from Tool said he learned to sing from listening to her.

[@palencia37]

Si , Puedo voy hacer un especial contigo , y con Otros Personajes Increibles . como Usted

[@palencia37]

las extrellas lloraran , y Yo tambien

[@irish66]

could you get any more hippyish?

[@papercup2517]

I know what you mean, but... I kind of thought of Mary Travers as being more beatnik/folk... that was a very beatnik haircut. In fact the famous early Beatles haircut with the long fringe (bangs) was a Euro-beatnik haircut essentially, courtesy of Astrid, their photographer friend they met in Hamburg.

[@jnagarya519]

Nothing wrong with the Hippy values of love and peace.

[@jimrebr]

The more hippyish the better❤

[@irish66]

@@jimrebr ☺

[@lbcharlie05]

Did Elaine Bennis learn to dance from watching Mary? Great video!

[@Phoenix85006]

Damn you, now I see the comparison 😂🤣😅

[@palencia37]

jamas revelare su secreto

[@nicolabruzzonebruzzone2999]

sun sempre mì anche cuscì cunciou!

[@sadlymusic]

..Ma cazzzo... ti capisci da solo.. Niccò.. ma sei consciuto epproprie male..

[@emmaschneider4693]

More

[@palencia37]

bebe , las quiero

[@luc-9155]

How did they manage to record them ?

[@palencia37]

angeles , habbbblen en español

[@kyolym]

What year was this?

[@EYL85]

+kyolym 1969