"you turn me on i'm a radio" michael hedges covers joni mitchell

[@bufatutuagonistes8876]

This is so beautiful. He sings it with exactly Joni's feelings. Young and touching and just so full of heart. Must be the wind blowing down the plains that stretch from Saskatoon to Oklahoma. Thanks Randy for sharing this actual true 100% joy with us.

[@rlutge]

I love this one too. He was so special.

[@jeroenhuizinga5020]

Well said!

[@rsrmusic]

Excellent. I had the great privilege of spending time with Michael a few weeks prior to his passing. I received him at the airport in Houston on his Oracle tour in October 1997. We spent time in his hotel room talking (& smokin' out) and he made me this fantastic apple/ginger juice (he traveled with a juicer). Around that time the G3 tour was coming through Houston featuring Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson & Adrian Legg as the acoustic opener. Michael told me he was offered the opening slot of that tour, but he turned it down because they would not let him headline. We also discussed Pat Martino’s album ‘All Sides Now’ which Michael was featured on. Michael told me he’d had Joe Satriani (also on that CD) and Pat Martino at his home studio for some recording sessions before the release of that album. In December 1997, I remember sitting in my office and the secretary walking up to my desk and handing me a fax from Michael’s agency SRO Artists. I was deeply saddened when I read the fax announcing Michael’s passing. I immediately left work, went home, played guitar to honor Michael, and drowned out my sorrow. I was incredibly moved by Michael during our brief meeting. I’m grateful for his presence then and now

[@perrysar5954]

You can see this little kid bursting with talent...you're in the stars now Michael

[@clarkjones7765]

Man..I can't think of a more magical youtube vid. My two favorite musicians. Hedges pre fame and playing Joni Mitchell. This is a jewel. I was fortunate enough to see Hedges in the 80's when living in Colorado and again a few time in NYC. Thank you soooo much for posting.

[@rlutge]

I was so lucky to have Michael come into my world. As wonderful a person as a musician.

[@cactustree505]

@clark jones you said exactly what I was thinking.

[@longlost8424]

wow. what an amazing interpretation from such a great young talent. michael's 27 here, and in full display of what he'd become over the next 16 years. I got to see him perform about a dozen times, from small venues to carnegie hall and every time was as amazing as this. what a tragedy to loose him so young, yet it remains my honor to have enjoyed such an amazing performer.....

[@laura.sefchik]

This brings back sweet memories. Michael Hedges🌱sweet soul🕊such talent! Thank you-Randy!

[@rlutge]

Thanks for all the notes, Laura!

[@laura.sefchik]

@@rlutge 🌄Living in Yosemite for over 30 years, with no internet until recently, i just found You-tube about 7 months ago! Your music videos of Michael are so special. Thank you! As I follow Croz on IG, i left comments/DM with links to your You-tube uploads of Michael! It’s great that “Ritual Dance”(cover) was featured in the film, “August Rush.”

[@TVGord]

I wasn't raised on children's stories or nursery rhymes. This was one of those to me, and I'm in radio in Canada today because of it. We lost radio mentor here today, so it sent my searching for radio songs that I love and here I am. I love your version of this Joni classic! It's instantaneously a go-to song for me now, your version. Thank you so much for your talent!

[@RebHawkins54]

Thanks for posting.

[@londonukhm]

Always lost for words when I hear Michael Hedges, simply amazing....

[@lisadavis5475]

Thanks so much for uploading these for us, Randy. I first heard Michael in the Varsity Courtyard, then kept coming back. Living in Los Gatos allowed me to see every show of his in the Bay Area through the end. At a daytime Paul Masson concert I wore my long hair in many tiny braids and my gray, sleeveless space shirt that was just like the one he wore alot. During his break he was walking around the grounds talking to people and he spotted me. It gave him a good laugh. I'll never stop missing him.

[@rlutge]

A great story. We were all so lucky. I so remember that shirt!

[@lferris5045]

Love this song by you!! I especially love the shout out to your mom!! 😁

[@RabbiAddosso]

This man is extraordinary: when I listen to his song I simply feel... good. Tank you rlutge to share with us these videos.

[@suzannelawson9215]

This is extremely good! Fantastic cover!

[@benbarclay5546]

This is maybe the one cover tune in the universe he actually plays in the tuning it was written in. Says something about Joni as a guitarist, and Michael.

[@relee67]

It’s not easy to play like Joni Mitchel or Bruce Cockburn but he did it so well. He has to be entertaining the Angles now. Seems we always lose great talent too soon.

[@JochenVogel]

Such a treasure, such a loss. I have covered this song, too. And I had no idea that Michael did it long before me.

[@zibabird]

Thank you so much for posting! Never tire of his beautiful music. Shared.

[@chasmd100]

This must have been just after he moved to CA from Baltimore...he played this song along with the others uploaded here regularly and it's wonderful to see these...Thank You so much Rlutge!

[@oshiok8915]

thank you for upload this

[@JKJonesMusic1]

Love this cover - brings another layer to understanding Joni's amazing universal lyrics.

[@jonathanlove4617]

Indeed, Thank you for this. True gifts come through Love, Compassion and Generousity. Everything else is for sale.

[@tripstar4000]

This is simply awesome...

[@rlutge]

i like this one a lot.

[@MatthewLS]

Great cover! Beautiful phrasing..

[@Fusionartist202]

These songs are a trip!

[@stuartbowenjr8393]

Spectacular ❤

[@greglarry11]

love michael hedges.

[@1JulianneD]

love this acoustic version by michael hedges! he's a wonderful singer as well as guitar player!

[@dobol52]

All those people walking by--I would have been like Whoa!

[@robertm7071]

Joyous music! “Good to be alive” music.

[@maior41]

Amazing interpretation

[@irpacynot]

My man... 🌄

[@Pimp-Master]

Songwriter Jimmy Webb also comes from a small town in Oklahoma...hmmm, small world down there.

[@relee67]

Would it not be great to see him win something like American Idol had he lived long enough. Surely it would have sky rocketed him to Stardom. t

[@sawyermeyer8772]

What was the harmonica notes?

[@rlutge]

thanks for the comment and for visiting, rabbi.

[@dadedowuh]

❤️

[@stephenkeyes9750]

Does anyone know what key the blues harp is being played in here?

[@fiveeyes2802]

Amazing! @Randy, how did you get these early videos? Thanks for sharing!

[@rlutge]

I shot them, with Michael, through his system.

[@michaelbends2569]

@@rlutge I love the videos. They are so casual. The videos, Michael's flannel shirt, and long hair all remind me of my time in Flagstaff, AZ with musicians there. Thanks Randy ... we are all in your debt.

[@rlutge]

@@michaelbends2569 Thanks Michael, these kind of notes mean a lot to me. It's been a great, cathartic relief to be able to share my friend with everyone.

[@michaelbends2569]

@@rlutge Thanks for your response Randy. I am so undone by Michael, your videos, and the whole experience ... such beautiful people ... I hope that more people will come to find out how beautiful he was .... thanks Randy my best to you.

[@CharlesHess]

Dang!

[@tatooteltigre]

Good job man

[@rlutge]

palo alto, ca.

[@Bartbrn]

Is this "New Varsity" in Athens, GA?

[@betsyhaber3403]

Anyone see the fingering: tuning sounds DAD but capo 3?

[@mawalls2001]

@Bartbrn nope, Palo Alto, CA

[@funkymanc9253]

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