Joni Mitchell - Live at the BBC Television Centre, London, UK / Sept. 3, 1970 (several songs in HD)

Joni Mitchell - Recorded by the BBC for the premier show of the "BBC In Concert" at the BBC Television Centre, London, UK / 3th September, 1970
- Enhanced audio / Rebuild Timeline / Concert almost complete -
00:00 Chelsea Morning (HD)
03:17 Hunter
07:10 The Gallery
11:38 Cactus Tree (HD)
16:46 My Old Man (HD)
20:00 For Free (HD)
25:26 Woodstock
30:34 Willy (missing)
30:59 Intro to All I Want
32:14 All I Want
37:00 California (HD)
41:54 Big Yellow Taxi (HD)
44:31 Both Sides, Now (HD)
Joni Mitchell - Guitar, Piano & Dulcimer
This program, the premier show of the "BBC In Concert"
series, was broadcast on Oct. 9, 1970 and May 17, 1971.

[@chaulahopefisher4064]

I am at the end of my life, 68 years old and in hospice...dying with leukemia. I remember owning my first JONI MITCHELL album with clouds and Michael from mountains, Nathan la frenier, etc.... it changed my life and initiated my music career. I have lived lifetimes since then and changed careers several times. Now, resting on my couch, I listen to this old concert and remember how I felt when I was 13 years old and just hearing these songs for the very first time. at the time she was the older wiser woman whom I wanted to emulate.... now, watching this, she is dewy youth and I the rusk, ready to blow away on the wind with a song in my heart ❤

[@doug5574]

fare thee well, friend ... see you and Joni on the other side.

[@KCOtutti1]

❤

[@artemisios]

❤️

[@pjcat3522]

❤️

[@gertanckaert3023]

🙏💗

[@JohnT_72]

THIS is why KZbin was invented. Beautiful.

[@joannesaltzgaber6453]

I was 17 years old with a baby and I discovered Joni and for the next 10 years I was entertained living in Gary Indiana.. she literally saved my life. I now live in California and I’m learning to play Joni songs on my guitar and I’m 76 years old.

[@johnduley1417]

Lovely story. Thanks.❤ And never too old to learn to play Joni? I'm 74 but my photo shows how I looked around 1970, LoL.

[@crunchy2k]

You cannot escape your past by being in California. You can only change your burial to cremation as California has too many itinerant travelers die here.

[@AngelAcosta-xd8md]

Love it

[@RondelayAOK]

God bless you

[@oceanview777]

Those are challenging chords. It’s like she stepped out of the heart of God to give us an experience of the Divine. Poet of the ages. Just got lit up seeing her perform on the Grammys.

[@gabesolomon4887]

The only boomer who ever admitted to not being at Woodstock. And she wrote the damn song.

[@heckler511]

Lmao

[@homegown1234]

Interesting to learn of not attending Woodstock- which is fine since I wasn't there either.

[@nisiunavoce1264]

I was there (yes for real) and there's no note of this song that doesn't connect with me in relation with how it felt to be part of that event. I first saw her in '68 and have been madly in love ever since. Along with my family, Joni's voice will be in the chorus at the end of my life.

[@tomsoule1366]

@@homegown1234 Yep. I found out she wasn't going to be there and decided I wasn't going, either! The fact that I was 16, had no car and lived in Oregon may have a little to do with my decision...

[@davidpollard4051]

Thank god the BBC had the sense to commission this performance. Captured Joni at the perfect time. What a delight to watch this. She's on top form.

[@glennleybourne145]

If you watch before big yellow taxi you can see Peter green in the audience from fleetwood Mac .. that shows the respect she had with other greats😊

[@1400craigger]

That’s for sure, Gordon Lightfoot was there as well 😊

[@Bluesphan]

@davidpollard4051 But not TOP top form, she admitted that she had a cold during this performance.... but who could tell? She has more talent in her pinky finger than most other artists at ANY time. The songwriting (pure poetry to music), the singing, even her playing... so much grace and artistry.🥰

[@danielwarpaint1963]

BRITISH BROADCASTING

[@dannyadamson5580]

David Crosby had the best description of Joni when he heard her for the first time said How could one person be so talented?

[@littleitalyblogspot]

Always mystified me how one person could have so much talent. A gift to the world.

[@manuelfrn]

She made her daughter's life a hell when she abandoned her, but some one must suffer to ensure that this talent is offered to the world:)

[@manuelfrn]

Now, in retrospective we can say that this fact erases the original spirit of the music... It is some kind of Quantum Erasure!

[@EthanLondon96]

@@manuelfrnget a life

[@davidarmitage9041]

I’m 70 years old. Her singing makes feel young again.

[@johnduley1417]

She does indeed!

[@healdogtoe2c]

And real again.

[@gilbertsoupras5669]

I'm 70 also, been a fan since her debut and still is. One of a kind ! ❤

[@homegown1234]

Joni Mitchell's songs brings back memories I have forgotten over these 77 years.

[@user-pr5ll7vp4b]

Joni got me through the teen and 20 years and then I was forever a fan. "Blue" is an album that should be heard by everyone.

[@tomgardner8825]

singer, songwriter,musician: there will NEVER be another like her.

[@leestamm3187]

I'm an old geezer who was a grownup when this show was made. Back in those days, Joni held her audience spellbound with just a guitar, a piano and her wonderfully imperfect voice. No sexy outfit, no dancing, no big production, no plastecine music. Just pure, sincere artistic expression in timeless songs that still resonate with those who appreciate them. With the passing of Gordon Lightfoot, she's among the last survivors from a generation of great balladeers.

[@Wobbz9413]

Wonderfully IMPERFECT? one of the most perfect voices Ive ever heard. Her pitch is as good as it gets.

[@raymondpaquette]

@@Wobbz9413 I'm no great judge of music, but I had the same thought

[@WhirlyGirly526]

Well stated

[@johniorio7951]

right on geezer...i was ten, then.....but yeah, I recall that sincere expression the most....ladies of the canyon..buffy st. marie, joan baez...great post, loved gord's gold too.......hey man, but that is a sexy outfit too.

[@kathykralovich9634]

🎉 My Joni, how often can I say, without running out of words, I feel your music, your thoughts, your feelings, your heart, your soul,😢, your sweetness, and wish I could spend one hour with you.

[@EdouardLeenaert-id2un]

There is one thing nobody ever said, ...that her voice was so sweet and that her face was "so" beautiful !💥🌹

[@danpro4519]

John/Paul had the melodies, Bob had the lyrics. . . Joni had it all in spades. The human embodiment of art; a perfect singer-songwriter. There may be no other who even holds a candle to Joni Mitchell.

[@herbertrichard614]

Add Brian Wilson as an artist that stands shoulder to shoulder with Joni Mitchell as a writer, player, singer, and arranger. Wilson personally challenged the Beatles for pop supremacy at the height of Beatlemania. He won a measure of success at that when "I Get Around" went to No. 1. Beach Boys released four studio LPs in 1964 thereby exemplifying American work ethic and competitive spirit.

[@apegrasshoplizard]

Tracy Chapman

[@RondelayAOK]

A genius

[@dianea3600]

Taylor Swift very talented as a writer as well

[@BrianHuntley]

But her voice transends them all.

[@Blujonny11]

There was once a time when I dismissed this kind of folk music. Now I realize just how spoiled I was to have such variety of fantastic music as a child.

[@jonthebru]

Living in this material plane at the same moment as Joni Mitchell has been a highlight. I'm certain others feel the same way.

[@stevebrennan1309]

Sometimes I drive four hours to Maine, I throw on 'Song to a Seagull" and sing Cactus Tree along with her all the way up never tiring just loving being that close to her. Thank you for spending your life with me Joni.

[@davidtownsend1792]

Thats so beautiful Steve,

[@ironlady2814]

I studied her voice in college on a oscilloscope and she had perfect pitch sine waves back then- that along with her artistry, poetry, paintings and performances created a timeless classic presence that will never be equaled

[@heckler511]

That sounds cool

[@lindalawson3580]

Agree 100

[@dianea3600]

What a beautiful soul!

[@dianea3600]

Wonder how old she was then?

[@Bluesphan]

@@dianea3600 Quick Wiki search says she was 26 years and 10 months old at the time of this performance. 😘

[@oscarjeronimo5422]

I would pay millions to go back in time just to sit there and watch her perform all these bangers. 😢

[@jacobfinder7476]

70 years old and so fortunate to have lived that time. What I see today breaks my heart

[@DonnaCsuti-ji2dd]

Mid 70s age so this was my time also such wonderful and touching music in my youth lucky to have experienced it. So glad they got this on tape. Really appreciate you sharing this ❤️

[@johntarallo1882]

Yes you said it all. Perfectly

[@homegown1234]

The same feelings of the different time where kindness to everyone is not perceived by many.

[@stephenparker3291]

I hear you I wasn't born in the 60s and what I've heard and seen in photographs and the music on KZbin from 60s it must have been a wonderful time. Call me old but 60s 70s music was better

[@gregdales4701]

Joni is without a shadow of doubt one of the best songwriters EVER

[@jimdarden4686]

lots of folks say that but can you name me these songs i can't nobody listens to her i can name many better songwriters ever hear of carole king for example

[@johnmc3862]

You can’t say ‘Without a doubt’ and then ‘one of’…… she was or she wasn’t. 😅😅😅

[@walterrizotto8668]

@@johnmc3862 Read again, you'll figure it out eventually.

[@nortledorfus]

I've always considered her the 'John Lennon' of female songwriters.

[@estherharris5307]

​@@nortledorfus❤

[@neilpiper9889]

I was living at home with my parents when this came live on the BBC. My mother and I were transfixed. It still is amazing in 2023.and I am 77 now Such high quality sound recording from the BBC 👍😎

[@artistglyn]

We were so lucky to live in a time when people like Joni were everywhere. We will never see that vast creative talent again......

[@jaycorby]

Sadly

[@johnclaybaugh9536]

The past was the worst.

[@susanscott9]

But we have her! She truly is a delight to our souls!

[@Dogsnark]

Joni is the finest singer-song writer of my generation. I cannot listen to her without being transported back to my days in the 60s and 70s.

[@user-pr5ll7vp4b]

Ranks in the top five songwriters of all time. No slouch on guitar either.

[@GdF420]

How much talent can one single person have ? Unbelievable Joni Mitchell forever💛🧡❤

[@danolson5387]

She'd been at it for a few years. She would go on for another 4+ decades, yet here we hear her fully formed and supremely confident.

[@johnduley1417]

Yes, it's not fair! She's a good artist as well, and very beautiful. And now she's lived to a good old age.

[@identifiantidentifie397]

Is for that exact reason that I try (in my mind) to stick some hardness and selfishness to her image to keep her human. (But I’m a fool I know).

[@identifiantidentifie397]

Scientology? That’s really scraping (finally) the perfect image I have of J.M.

[@GarlandStringedInstruments]

Always loved her. Brought tears to my eyes seeing this - a scarcely believable talent, and surely one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever.

[@randallflh69]

Brought tears to mine also.. A time we once lived in and is gone.. It was so beautiful as she was

[@kz.m4251]

This performance is on another level, completely. Smooth and soulful, elegant and effortless, intelligent and heartwarming. Just wonderful.

[@SpiroFerris]

A magnificent performance! Just stirs my heart and soul. Takes me back when life was pure, innocent and happy as compared to day.

[@trenthogan4212]

I never realized how fantastic Joni is on the piano. She's just a magical all-around talent.

[@johnmac333]

If she were a baseball player , she'd be a five tool talent !

[@craigdylan3953]

She is No great piano player , but she sure as hell drags you into a song and keeps you there. To a real piano player this is trivial, but I'm not listening to Joni to hear Willie the Lion Smith, Beach, or Vladimir Horowitz. But believe me, they would ALL love this woman's songs... they are timeless, different, simple, but timeless...

[@vincentvincent3399]

@@craigdylan3953You’re trippin this is great piano playing

[@stevedelsignore8407]

The penultimate singer, songwriter and musician. Ethereal, a free spirit with an amazing rich tapestry that both chronicles and transcends a slice of the folk rock late 60’s and 70’s.

[@Mario.hernandez]

After listening and watching this masterly performance, just silence... silence and emotional joy !

[@ellenkerr5180]

I can’t believe she is 80 now!! I have always loved Joni ❤️ If you can see this, Joni, I hope you are having a peaceful life because you have provided so much joy in your life, you deserve it! 💕

[@samlewis7878]

Joni is like a breath of fresh air.- fresh, fragrant, full of life and light and cheer. Indescriible really-- so inspirational !

[@ai-d2121]

This is 53 years ago.

[@serenadevon]

Joni's music brings peace which is much needed in this world today 💖😢

[@YankMcGill]

Will we ever see such talent again? The beautiful Joni was a mere 26/27 years of age on this outing, the voice of an angel, and a catalogue of music that will never be repeated. She has never really been credited for her guitar playing, but my God, it is faultless. Thanks for posting.

[@WailinMusic]

Was born in the-early fifties - grew upon the SF Bay Area - musician since I was four - of all times and places to grow up - magic. Joni was one of many treasures of that time. Looking back always brings a tear of joy and a feeling of being most fortunate. Most of these musical diamonds were forgotten until the internet and KZbin. Most Blessed :)

[@ElBalconBuenosAires]

This has to be, hands down, one of the best live performances of all time. The sheer perfection of the singing and the playing, not to mention the songwriting, it's just unbelievable. What a genius.

[@LE_MELOMANE]

check this other one : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qImti6SQnpirhpY

[@2kkto2]

first time I am seeing this and I was thinking the same thing... just perfect.

[@zenlandzipline]

Yeah, I’m racking my brain right now to come up with something else that compares to this masterpiece of a performance, and I’m drawing a blank. Peter Gabriel Secret World concert is up there with this, but he had a supporting cast of profoundly talented musicians to help him with his vision and performance. This Joni Mitchell show is just simple and raw, with no million dollar production like the Gabriel concert. Hendrix Band of Gypsies performance that was recorded on NYE and released as an album is also one of those once in a lifetime performances. Less known but also a magical night: Eric Johnson Austin City Limits

[@johnurban7333]

Check out the other BBC concerts with Neil Young playing acoustic guitar and piano, Cat Stevens, James Taylor and The Eagles

[@user-lv8ss6li1c]

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[@motheryuba57]

Utterly luminous. Even the Prez said "She wrote the soundtrack to our lives". Yes she did. And still continues to grace us with her presence. She is stunning at each and every phase of her life. What a gift her music is .

[@CoachLynnea]

Her voice...such clarity and range. Her phrasing...perfect and intriguing, with such ease in the rise and falls of the notes. She's a wonderful singer and songwriter. This is my first time seeing the video...and I'm so glad that I did!

[@melodyelson3202]

I'm amazed this was saved in the archives... your words are so well written... I've followed her music since the 60 and grew, knowing she is from Canada. My family is from there ... may her music be shared among man & women kind ... he music resonates toward the world 🌎 ♥️ as she's her honistly with every poem every Melody

[@johnbrown1851]

Picks a mean guitar as well!

[@markandrizzi9252]

Joni carried me back home when I was stationed in W. Germany in the early Seventies every time she sang “California”. Blue is a very special album that brings back so many memories.

[@thefatchap4675]

Were you pissed?

[@chrisp8241]

How many of that audience felt as lucky and privileged as they were to be there that magical night?

[@elsiecollins4948]

Takes me back to a time when I could hit those notes too!! Purest Joni in the raw!! What a voice!! Childlike, yet rich with wisdom already! A true artist who paints with notes and words, and paints on canvas too! She once said, “ I paint my joy, and sing my sorrow.” Love you forever sweet Joni!! You wrote my life!! God bless!!!

[@hyweldda56]

One of the greatest songwriters of all time.

[@TonySchopp]

She takes the listener to such cerebral heights... Wow, what a seriously talented & phenomenal human being. As important of a musician as there has ever been. Fortunately for us, she is alive and currently creating her incredible music.

[@JefferySmoot]

Yes, agree 100%. Legend does not begin to describe her, she has had such a profound influence on other musicians and singers, especially young women. Joni is a national treasure.

[@richardhoner7842]

She truly is a notch above everyone else. This version of "Woodstock" is just amazing. What vocals!

[@Lea99Jones]

Was it Crosby who said "she's the best of us."?

[@georgemiller8058]

Beauty is Joni is music!

[@howardrobinson4938]

Many notches.

[@clearfield2009]

She WROTE “Woodstock” The best version is hers. It’s her song.

[@johndudash2579]

Absolutely stunning, watching a up and coming superstar! Been a joy and a heart lifter for many a year for me, many thanks Joni.

[@hansemannluchter643]

Joni for the Nobel-prize. Greatest singer-songwriter ever.

[@lacecitygirl]

More so than Dylan though he deserved his.

[@dougmccoll6126]

@@lacecitygirl ehhhm to be fair, she might have an edge and a half on the "singer" part of singer/songwriter, but yes, Dylan deserves awards up the wazoo for his contributions!!

[@Nigelrathbone1]

She had the voice with the clarity of a bell, the power of a trumpet and the beauty of an angel.

[@stevenlawlor520]

The greatest female singer songwriter ever. Such startling talent on display here. Glad she is enjoying playing again. Love her ❤

[@user-nc9pc3gr4c]

How do you kiss that big mouth without getting your face bitten off?

[@marlamays2131]

Now singers have tuners that correct the tone-deaf voices and other equipment that Joni didn't need.

[@sorellman]

I believe she is the greatest songwriter ever, female or male. Dylan was great, but most of the time he kept a cautious distance from real social issues. Joni transcends greatness. She is very direct in depicting society in everything good or bad about it. She does not just write poetry. She rights poetry that is astute social commentary, such as Woodstock, a song written almost as the events were unfolding. She is a militant poet in many ways.

[@patrickeurolingua6896]

@@sorellman Sorry. Voice very shrill. Little or no variety in guitar. Need more instruments. A violin would come in useful. Would put Judy Collins Emylou Harris (from 2000) Tracy Chapman ahead. Difficult to put up with her voice for long. She really is only known for Both sides now by the general public. Some people would say she is underrated. I wouldn't say so. She has made a career out of it surely.

[@lynneforbes4420]

Agreed on all counts & with the one who said Joni transcends greatness!

[@Xaxtarr_Neonraven]

Joni is known for her songs and lyrics, but what an accomplished musician and artist. She has shared her genius and the true meaning and value of her music and art with all of us. It is us who are blessed through her talent, grace and authenticity beyond music into heart.

[@jeffk1212]

Love you brother..I have a fatal type of dementia..thankfully it is quick..Joni is playing in my home daily...Peace

[@paullooney8585]

I fell in love with her all over again watching this. I always wondered where the sadness came from in her songs, but I realize that so much of it came from her relationships. They all filled a bit of her but none could fill her soul enough to keep her from searching for more. Her songs touch me deeply, their joy, their sadness, their humor. My favorite artist.

[@TimRileyGPlus]

Words are so inadequate where Joni is concerned. Tears in awe of timeless beauty suffice

[@BobKovacs]

Her guitar playing is underappreciated. Sure, she doesn't wail screaming blues guitar riffs. However, what she does is so complex and melodic, playing rhythm and melody at the same time with a sound that can only be Joni Mitchell. And the tone of that Martin guitar is excellent. Whenever I tell people that I think Joni Mitchell is one of the best guitar players of all time, I get a lot of heads shaking and comments like, "Well, you've never heard X or Y or Z"... all of whom are blues/rock lead guitarists. They are all excellent and can all play in each other's style. But none of them can play like Joni Mitchell.

[@pamelacorbett8774]

I’m no expert but I think Eva Cassidy was up there too, along with her beautiful voice. Too bad she died so young.

[@beunothatyouknow]

No one comes close to Joni💕

[@bwanna23]

Such a rare artistic talent on so many levels: musical, painting, poetry. Although she would deny it, she was a quintessential hippie, in her time.

[@peterscott6818]

There has always been such light in her music and art. A wondrous body of work. So many of us grew up entranced by that soaring voice. She helped me stay in touch with how beautiful life can be for 50 years now. Thanks for being so true to yourself Joni Mitchell.

[@AnnetteSchneider-bk8yt]

1970...I was 10 but I do remember her !! Unbelievable....Brandi Carlile is following in Joni's footsteps!!

[@kokoloco53]

Brandi Carlile is a big part of Joni's life at present. We can thank her for injecting apparent joy and happiness into Joni's life after catastrophic health issues. Good for her.

[@cmberrian]

God, I love Joni so much and have ever since I was a little toddler (born in 1970) and I grew up with "ladies of the canyon" and " court and spark" being a huge part of my life thanks to my mom playing them both what probably wasn't, but seems like daily. I knew every nuance of those songs probably by the time I was 6 years old. And of course, since then I've gone on to discover so much more about this incredible musician/ songwriters work. I have also been a musician and songwriter for the last 41 years although many leagues below Joni, one thing I wish is that she got more credit as a musician, even in the early days her sense of improvisation with her vocal melodies during her performances alone proves her genius with melody and it's hugely enjoyable and inspirational. Thanks for uploading this beautiful video.

[@crisostomourog4302]

I a m now 73year old fan.of joni M Like all her songs.

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

Beautifully put. This is just a fantastic performance

[@aquamarine99911]

Yes, her musicianship is impeccable. She's totally an inspiration to guitarists with her inventive tunings. And ... she's even better on piano! As a musician, she's a folkier version of Prince, who was obviously a fan - he covered "Case of You". And the lyrics. There's a reason why guys (such as Prince, CSNY and Adam Duritz) like to sing Joni songs. They have an honest directness to them that doesn't offend our fragile (?) sense of masculinity.

[@estherharris5307]

​@@aquamarine99911hmmm gotta check out that Prince cover

[@estherharris5307]

​@@aquamarine99911singer/songwriter extraordinaire!!!

[@bonnymcdermott1240]

What an incredibly imaginative poet, singer, and performer. There's never been anyone else like Joni.

[@StewartGartland]

A real musician with comprehensive knowledge of rhythm, harmony, melody. Probably my favourite singer, (along with Kurt Elling) for her masterful control, range and so musical vibrato. Extraordinary song writer and amazing poet. I always have and always will adore her.

[@lemurianchick]

There are so many ways that Joni is talented: her music, her poetic lyrics, her voice, her musicianship, and even as a painter. She really had a string of amazing albums one after the other beginning in the late '60s.

[@lindalawson3580]

Joni is the most creative songwriter with her lyrics. Heavenly voice too! Love her so much!

[@MadAveMadMan]

What an amazing document. It’s hard to put my admiration for her into words.

[@raycarter4030]

If there could only be ten musical geniuses in a hall of fame, she would be in there.

[@DeeEllEff]

@@raycarter4030I’d go Top 5 songwriters of the last century!

[@AKorigami]

Magnificent video! Very intimate camera work what a lovely beautiful woman!

[@915buck]

I have always admired this lady. So in 1976 when as a workman on a ranch in Colorado, I walked in on her sitting at the piano just playing around she smile at me and stopped!! I apologized and she said "its ok I was just leaving." I never forgot the sound or her face.

[@freedomisall5620]

Stunning. She is childlike. But this child is a prodigy. When she describes writing 'Woodstock', you might expect a childish smush of shapeless form but its a Mona Lisa to be hung in the Louvre for generations to come.

[@ValMRogers]

Very well said indeed.

[@labishop1290]

She will sing a generation of us In To The Light. Merci Joni. ❤️

[@stephenyates3085]

Let’s be clear this lady is certainly one of if not the very finest songsmith ever to walk this planet! Over the years there have been many good/great performers but you will have to dig very deep to find another who is this naturally accomplished. The apparent ease with which she weaves complex melodies and lyrics is just breathtaking and yet so easy to listen to……and have you seen her painting?

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

Joanna Newsom is a master at it. Check her out. For simpler lyrics go with "It Does Not Suffice"... If you can dig super deep lyrics go with "Sawdust and Diamonds" or "Only Skin"... "Emily" is great too. Her two best albums, in my opinion, are Have One On Me & Ys. They're quite different.

[@herbertrichard614]

Joni Mitchell stands among giants including Brian Wilson, Gladys Knight, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder. It is an embarrassment of riches. Kudos to her manager and label president David Geffen who essentially popularized California country rock.

[@elspethsilverstar6136]

No but her songs are like paintings

[@apegrasshoplizard]

Tracy Chapman

[@dskyyksd]

@@elspethsilverstar6136 I agree. She's on Stevie Wonder's level in that respect. Or he's on hers. No accident, she literally paints quite well, too.

[@aisle_of_view]

People would clap when the first words were sung, now, they cheer when the first chords are played

[@dididoo]

I'm 71 yes, an American friend sent us the album when it came out. And I've sung it ever since. I love hearing you sing and especially talk, such a young voice, and you were so kind, maybe even a little bit shy, fragile, that's why they're beautiful songs. And you accompany yourself so well, beautifully done on that piano, something I've never managed to do.

[@riverraisin1]

Joni has the innocence of a child. She truly enjoys music and having fun creating it. What a treasure she is.

[@adipoem]

She is the only singer who can make me cry.

[@taurus3973]

Wow, it’s so rare to see an artist perform an unfinished song such as “All I Want” was at that time. That takes courage, because the song at that time was such a rough draft, compared to the beautifully refined version that it became. I’m also impressed that the overall audio quality was that good, given that it was 50+ years ago. Kudos to BBC.

[@GaZonk100]

agree - and I want to know what brand that mic is

[@taurus3973]

@@GaZonk100 I’ve seen discussions online that the BBC in that era used AKG C 28, 29, and 30 mics with extension tubes. But I’m sure that if you picked up one today on the vintage market, it would be falling apart!

[@AKorigami]

It helps that it is a full analog performance!

[@LindaZimmerman]

❤❤❤

[@cmilne5160]

KUDOS TO BBC. I love that comment, public radio and TV are a vital way of keeping the arts alive.

[@rael3109]

For free. Perfection.

[@donnamicci9996]

Heard the song Chelsea morning maybe 100 times. I never knew what it was about. I just listen to it as I read the lyrics. She is an unreal lyricist! Simply gorgeous!

[@artysanmobile]

I very much agree her lyrical gift is immeasurable. There are verses of hers that have mesmerized me for 50 years. Literally brought me to my knees .

[@alanmcrae8594]

So much talent she can entertain an audience completely solo. An amazing musician that we were all blessed to grow up hearing all the time.

[@Wobbz9413]

Not many can do it for sure!

[@usquebaugh1]

After her first line of lyrics during Big Yellow Taxi; the way she knew to wait an extra bar and a half to let the audience appreciation tone down before continuing; total pro!

[@MarshallArtz007]

I’ve loved her since Song to a Seagull (1968), and nothing has changed since then. She unquestionably ranks among the greatest songwriters: the Gershwins, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Rogers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim-you get the idea.

[@flashflame4952]

I've been a BIG fan of Joni's from the moment I heard her sing! She is so damn talented. Singer, songwriter, musician, artist and just incredible. It's 2023 and I still love to listen to her...THANK YOU for posting this.

[@jonnobloggs8642]

Her songwriting skills are mystical and mesmerising At times you feel the piano is accompanying the vocal and in the next bar the vocal is accompanying the piano line

[@CoachLynnea]

Many blessings and love being sent to you.☺

[@bonniehanning1258]

She brings tears to my eyes every time without fail.Her depth of emotion in her songwriting is incredible.

[@winstonsmith8240]

First time I heard 'Help Me' I was in love. Still am. Special lady. ❤

[@audejavel2329]

1970, Joni's best time "Ladies of the Canyon" and "Blue" her best albums, full youth, happiness and harmony and perfect love with Graham Nash (the Old Man) it was for a lot of people the times of recklessness, we needed it, we had just experienced a lot of drama and violence in the years 1968, let us live our youth, Joni expressed it beautifully...

[@BlueSpirit.]

🕊️ If you haven’t cried, laughed, and your heart opened up, you’re not listening. 🪶Swoosh🪽

[@swirlingfudge]

Can’t hear her sing without wanting to cry. Stunning talent.

[@sdufg]

get some meds you halfwit. or some hookers or blow. pathetic.

[@charleybarley111]

Wow! Joni at the peak of her powers, at least in this phase of her career. Amazing to see this.

[@rubyodell6961]

What a loving experience to be with you like this and return to our collective past with our hearts open;------------------ willing and filling with reverie of those wonderful times and these beautiful songs that gave us love and comradery in those bright and changing/enlightening times... Yes! A generation of insight and a path of love in the wilderness. Truth and Love...!!!

[@Rainierbooks]

One of the greatest artists ever. She often says "I wrote a little song about it" (Woodstock), but actually she created so many masterpieces and made that look and sound so easy.

[@art58wong]

I'm amazed at the absolute joy beaming from Joni while playing California. Her expression of confidence and being at ease with the material is marvelous to witness. Listening to Archives 1, she is often nervous revealing her songs. There was none of that here. Many thanks to the BBC for their care in recording, whoever created the HD version and Le mélomane for sharing.

[@SportsKnowItAll11]

First time listening Joni Mitchell…I am amazed!

[@blipblip88]

Her music give me chills. I guess that's the best compliment I can give any musician (I say the same thing about Bach). Great stuff. Thanks.

[@matthewwhitehead2102]

Brilliant. Greatest singer/ songwriter ever?

[@frankjennings-ey9hd]

Joni and Joan Baez have the most unique voices. Able to hit notes impossible for most singers. True talent indeed.

[@mikewilding3199]

The Diamonds and Rust album by Joan Baez features Joni Mitchell on the track Dida very short almost no lyrics but stunning

[@lynneforbes4420]

Voices that didn’t need odious ‘auto tune’.

[@siriosstar4789]

i had the rare privilege of meeting Henry Lewy , he was the sound engineer for joni mitchell's early music . he gave me a recording of an interview with her . she is as interesting a speaker as she is a musician.

[@PoPo-sv5xi]

48 in Shanghai, I fell in love with her one year ago. Woodstock was the 1st song I heard. Amazing artist, poet and angel voice

[@mikebee888]

My God, what a performance, what a quality of sound and picture, too...❤

[@Nov633]

She looks so rad and sounds so gorgeous in this vid. Great perfromance.

[@erepsekahs]

I adore that woman. That's all, everything else has been said. How beautiful.

[@robertguildford]

This was a BBC Production. JONI, Niel Young, James Taylor, Carol King. Elton John et al. They were all showcased in BBC concerts. Saw them all, Weren't we lucky. Nothing like this on Tv today.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

It was late '91 when I discovered Blue. I thought it was a newish album at the time until I eventually looked at the CD label more closely. Still sounds fresh. *Joni Mitchell* is *THE BEST* singer-songwriter of the modern era bar NONE.

[@earlgrey691]

This is just incredible.I loved her...'troubled' Isle of Wight set in 69...''psychedelic concentration camp'' lol, but this captures her full majesty.

[@dankinsler1930]

Her talent can't be overestimated. One of the true guiding lights in music.

[@pokitheedgemaster]

I've loved Joni for years, but to see her perform live like this is so awesome, a totally new view of her artistic genius.

[@healingbrain]

Love hearing and seeing a few songs from the album "Blue," prior to the album coming out. I especially enjoy My Old Man at 16:36 and All I Want at 32:10 which has quite different lyrics and a few different chords. Fascinating to see the development of that song and that she's vulnerable enough to play songs that she hasn't quite finished yet. For Free 20:00 brought tears to my eyes as it often does.