Tragic Details About Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell was an icon of the 1970s music scene, and she's still standing strong today. The artist has faced more than her fair share of struggles over the course of her long life.
The artist behind the critically acclaimed albums "Blue," "Court and Spark," and more influenced artists as diverse as Led Zeppelin and Prince, and is one of the most respected musicians of all time. But it hasn't been all sunshine for the Canadian native.
From her unexpected pregnancy, to her long bouts with addiction, to a mysterious illness she claims to suffer from, these are the tragic details about Joni Mitchell.
#JoniMitchell #Canadian #Musician
Childhood polio | 0:00
A teenage misfit | 1:13
The art school dropout | 1:48
An unexpected pregnancy | 3:09
A marriage of convenience | 4:07
Love and addiction | 5:22
Blue period | 6:31
Change in direction | 7:48
Miscarriage and divorce | 8:57
Estranged from her daughter | 10:06
A mystery ailment | 11:29
A grand return | 12:11
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[@GrungeHQ]

What are your thoughts on Joni Mitchell?

[@ZeFroz3n0ne907]

I look up to her now knowing that she overcame her disability and thrived, wish I could do more, but I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer before the pandemic really got going in 2019, I am now 2 years in remission, lost part of my hip and about 7 inches of my small intestine from a bowel obstruction, I have several collapsed disks in my back and I have a seizure disorder from having brain surgery when I was 14, been rough but I am trying to stay strong, trying to start making videos on my Yt account soon I hope and I have an amazing kid. Gotta fight the good fight, and as I always say, stay strong and carry on! Stay safe out there everyone! Be kind to one another!

[@meyerj75]

Children's music as in the case with Sharon, Lois, & Bram.

[@tonym994]

always worshipped her. musically and otherwise.

[@1369vmsmith]

Saw her at the Omni in Atlanta in 1974 with my cousin Michael shortly after the Court and Spark album was released. It is in my top 5 favorite concerts of all time. Joni was perfectly spot on that night and I'll never forget that show. Court and Spark is one of my favorite albums also. It just doesn't get much better than that. Best wishes Joni.

[@naderzekrya5629]

One of the very best female musicians that's ever walked the planet

[@mariehaverty8209]

This is not tragic, this is life it’s now we deal with it and she’s doing brilliantly. 💚🙏

[@Jonimusic11]

So true, thank you.♥️ Joni may be autoimmune like me. hugs

[@garyrutland1119]

Typical dumb-erican sensationalism.

[@johncruz9357]

👍👍👍👍👍 I truly hate the word TRAGIC in the title. If this is case everyone life is tragic in the end. Which isn’t the case once she’s gone she’ll be remembered….

[@markhamilton8728]

It’s really a very disrespectful thing that this channel seems to do talking about the tragic blah blah blah shame on you. Be human and don’t just try to get people to click on your video based on the tragic sound of it

[@dhss333]

Exactly: my very observation.

[@lifecloud2]

I love Joni ... always have. Her music nursed me through some dark times and I'm so grateful for that.

[@terrylcorbin5310]

ABSOLUTELY!💕💞💜

[@stevencox8362]

One of the greatest artists of our time. Brilliant story teller, brilliant musician.

[@gymshoe478]

...but an absolute failure as a mother, wife, human being.

[@KalujaFlizck]

@@gymshoe478 You are a failure as a human being. That required no research.

[@alyssaboccuzzi6062]

Her songwriting can make you weep and tap into emotions beyond the surface. Joni is a treasure and true musician. I am so thankful I get to be alive at the same time as Joni 💙

[@Jonimusic11]

♥️

[@jeromedoonan6962]

She's gotten me through the worst and best of times.

[@erichodge567]

That's a great way of looking at it. Some people got to see the opening night of "Hamlet"; we get to share the Earth with Joni Mitchell.

[@susanjohnson5446]

I agree with Alyssa B. Could not have said it any better. She’s the best.

[@Jonimusic11]

@@susanjohnson5446 Bows and flows of angel hair looked at life from both sides now, from up and down, and still somehow...

[@larryrhindress2972]

Joni is such a wonderful memory of music when I was a teenager and she still has all of my attention. Nova Scotia loves Joni

[@larryrhindress2972]

@Robert MacLean Right on Robert!!! We know good music!

[@MrsCheshiregal]

She is a fantastic musician, singer and songwriter. My favorite female performer. Good health Joni!

[@railwaystationmaster]

WAS.

[@shawnanderson8699]

My favorite too!

[@Jonimusic11]

♥️

[@Juliamiller56]

~ IS ~

[@railwaystationmaster]

@@Juliamiller56 WAS sorry .

[@TheAtticradio]

“Well Something lost and somethings gained in living every day” … Joni Mitchell ( she is a master of words )

[@patwaine8946]

I always rate blue as one of the top albums I have ever heard.Its something that takes me to a magical place in my being. A place of joy but also melancholy that brings my soul on a wave like journey across an ocean. Just love Joni

[@melaniejean85]

Wow! U said it so much better than i ever could! She sings to my soul, sends me to the heavens and brings me to and takes away my tears. A wonder to behold!

[@allenk6808]

Most lives are tragic. No mystery there. It's how we all handle life challenges that count. Working at being the best has its negatives for sure. The pressures, friends and family that don't understand what it takes to be great and stay great. Lawyers, agents and the music business in general takes its toll on mental and physical well being. THANK YOU, JONI ! You have given all of us an amazing catalog of art and music that have stood the test of time.

[@paulsmodels]

Striving to be great, and the best in this world takes its toll. Some do not see this until their lives become a train wreck that damages themselves and those around them.

[@KalujaFlizck]

Joni was always hands on in charge of her career. There is no doubt about it.

[@Dynamic_heart]

Joni is the embodiment of a strong woman who not only overcame her obstacles in her life but also embellished her gifts and beauty to inspire the world. ✝️ 🌹☯️

[@tracycameron2580]

Blue is the best album of all time...saw her in the Saskatoon airport once...it took a lot of restraint to stop myself from interrupting her time with her family and saying goodbye to her parents, I am glad I did though... she's my all-time favorite singer.

[@angelusway]

For sure!

[@lattetatheresa5267]

Wow! What a great video. I'm a baby boomer from the hippie days. I remember Joni, Carol King, Malissa Manchester, Phoebe Snow, and so many others. Thank you for this! Blessings!

[@pamelasosin8228]

One of my favorite singers. I am so glad she found her daughter and was able to have a relationship with her and her grandchild. No one wrote like Joni. I loved her high and low notes and the unique quality of musical cords she used in her songs. Both Sides Now, Michael from Mountains, Big Yellow Taxi, I used to sing along with them all. Thank you for sharing these wonderful songs with us Joni!

[@taramiller3236]

I think her relationship with her daughter failed, unless something new happened.

[@JamieZubairi]

@@taramiller3236 the aneurysm happened. The grandchildren visit often

[@KalujaFlizck]

Being brave enough to give up a child is a lifelong grief. As long as the child has a good family (aren't any of us lucky to have that?) does not guarantee a bonded reunion. It is most often complicated. Giving a child up for adoption is a painful decision.

[@roberthurley6860]

Her music has influenced my life since 1968 like no other.

[@tortugabob]

Mitchell is one of the greatest songwriters of the period. She's right up there with Dylan, Lennon, McCartney.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

And Neil Young.

[@tortugabob]

@@r.p.mcmurphy6623 Don't get me wrong. I love Neil Young as a rocker. He wrote some great songs but I don't think he will be considered as an equal to the four I mentioned.

[@carblarson8868]

BeeGees?

[@bobbauldock3846]

Shallow, joni is up there with Dylan, Smokey Robinson, Jackson Brown, see most true music lovers have already forgotten the Beatles, but Joni will be re discovered as of now. She was one of the chick with Neil Young and those guys, man you can not get any better than that, she really lived, she was on the road most of her life, God Bless Joni Mitchell

[@susanjohnson5446]

I know music is such a part of living helps bring validation. It’s reaffirming or time to do nothing but enjoy what you hear. Maybe because I’m a woman she’s ahead of Dylan Lennon and McCartney as far as depth of folks and what life is about and how we feel both positive and not positive. She’s my musical shrink😉. So greatful to know someone knows our happiness and fears

[@sandragibbs5667]

She was a big influence in my teenage years. ❤️

[@laraoneal7284]

Both Sides Now is an amazing song lyrically. I’ve never forgotten how it resonated with me from the very beginning.

[@williamreaves3780]

An extremely gifted artist who chose to live her life in a very independent fashion instead of following the crowd. She didn't appear to give into fear, and expressed herself quite freely and eloquently. Apparently, she struggled, as we all do, with so many of life's challenges, but her music and art often times pulled her through. Joni is a very strong lady who also knows she has weaknesses. She's self-aware and has used this well during her music career. A beautiful human being inside and out. A woman of character, for sure. Thank you for all you've given to this world, Joni. Sending love, light, strength, courage, wisdom, compassion, and energy your way BEAUTIFUL. Peace, B. Reaves

[@Trasea]

My fave songs are "Help Me, "Free Man in Paris," "Chelsea Morning" and "Both Sides Now." She sings her wisdom and there's a nugget of truth in every song. A lesson in every line. Many musical artists write lyrics that are catchy, but don't make sense. Joni "talks story." She sings in a style that makes you think she's just sitting next to you having a chat. She's a psalmist, a teacher; an oracle. I didn't know about all her struggles, but wow, she seems to be quite an overcomer!! I've heard she has synesthesia (many artists do). "The sun poured in like butterscotch, and stuck to all my senses" - who else could write that but Joni?

[@blessings2you435]

@Trasea... Adding her iconic tribute to "Woodstock" would complement your list REALLY well, imo

[@Suzisart]

I love your choices 💖

[@antoniograncino3506]

Hard for me to pick any favorites----too many good ones, but the songs that are the least self-pitying rise to the top of my list: "Little Green", "Carey", "Ladies of the Canyon", "Big Yellow Taxi", "Circle Game", "Morning Morgantown", "Michael from Mountains", "Twisted" (heh-heh)...

[@lucreziavilante5993]

The sad song of Job is epic

[@danielriccardi6408]

and Blue Motel Room

[@janina8559]

I heard when she entered a room of male musicians they would say oh she is gonna write a hit song about this! They were all in awe of her writing capabilities.

[@TheSanityMachine33]

male vs female feminism that's what music and songwriting is about.... competition that's what creativity is about.... competition. ;) as an Artist... i agree! I don't look at the paintings of other Artists...to FEEL...SEE... Experience... I look at them ...as a competition... especially if they're painted by females! how DARE they enter a male dominated field! grrr.

[@garygoodman1574]

I love her music as much as I can love music. She's just brilliant.

[@sheilaewall4426]

I found out about joni Mitchell when I was in my twenties. She is a very multitalentedmusician and artist. Hope all is well with all of us

[@SooziinCa]

GRAND LADY !! A true example of rising above & turning negatives into beautiful positives !

[@bbrotherton6345]

Joni Mitchell is a national treasure. Her catalog proves that!

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

Two nations!

[@fairygodmomma2313]

👌👍👍👍👍👍international though.. imo being as she's from Canada.

[@bbrotherton6345]

I see the trolls are out. Who cares where she's from. I am in this country. In this country she is a national treasure. The Kennedy Center honored her. That makes her a national treasure!

[@fairygodmomma2313]

@@bbrotherton6345 bully

[@fairygodmomma2313]

@@bbrotherton6345 how dare you call me a troll because I said international. Only troll is you, ewwww

[@sheilacrabtree5993]

Joni and Stevie are my favorite female singers. I saw Joni at Duke in he early 70s. Very good concert. She talked about her travels and her songs. Really drew me in. She's a poet a painter and I love her spirit.

[@janrumaks3024]

My husband was probably at that same concert. We are both big fans of Joni Mitchell

[@63Baggies]

I always had a mad crush on her, especially when she was younger...her music is absolutely beyond comparison with other solo artists.

[@YewtBoot]

Many of us hippie boys in the 60s and early 70s were rightfully smitten by her.

[@leesashriber5097]

Such a great vocalist! I wish her well. 🙏❤️

[@jeremyreagan9085]

As a low vision musician I find Joni to be one of the best musicians in the last 60 years. I wish people knew her music more.

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

"Low vision"? Methinks you're seeing clearly, from both sides now.

[@kellyneese5216]

I WENT TO JAIL, NOT LONG AGO. FOR REASONS I PLEAD GUILTY TO. NOT FUN. THE MEMORIES OF ALL THE JONI MITCHELL MUSIC I LISTENED TO, IS THE ONLY THING THAT GOT ME THROUGH IT. THANK YOU, JONI.

[@moniquelegarda1842]

Hejira was my pandemic album and helped me get through the lockdown.

[@the21stcenturydavincibegin35]

Yes, she's had a 'rather event-full' life (rather than saying "tragic"), but she is one of the strongest, most determined, but ever cathartically changing Women of all time. She has survived what would have killed or at least broken, many others. And she keeps on coming back. As you can tell, I've been in love with this woman, ever since I heard her sing for the first time in 1972. She is the greatest of many great Songwriter/Artists of ours or any time.

[@cjjones258]

Big Yellow Taxi has been a personal favorite for a LONG time

[@tonym994]

"they paved paradise and they put up a parking lot"

[@heatherloffelmann3547]

I am only a few years younger but we both had polo the same year We polio survivors often are blessed with even more determination to survive and thrive no matter what our disabilities. Am so happy that she fought yo be the great musician artist and poet that she was meant to be and is still here gracing our screens. screens.

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

I was a polio pioneer in the Salk trial so few years later... if only to think, the possible losses...

[@danielriccardi6408]

A truly genius artists that not only put it on the canvus but also wrote it on our hearts and souls

[@AMAZ0NGIRL]

I always have love her music , songwriting and paintings ! Exceptional one of kind lady!❤

[@marciamcmahonmastroddi8304]

I adored Joni Michels as an artist and musician! I still do admire Joni! I loved the Ladies of the Canyon and her soulful Blue album!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@user-ok9ft1iv4x]

We are thankful she is doing better. We love her music and she will be in our prayers!

[@jeanthomson2820]

My favourite female musician. A genius,. Thank you Joni for your music. 💯💯💯💯💯♥

[@mikedonnarumma5337]

i lived through all of that,never picked up on the serious mental health and psychological issues she had, i wish her all the best,

[@pedenmk]

I have always liked Joni Mitchell. She's a legend of the 60s 70s.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

She's a legend of the ages.

[@RickarooCarew]

yet another woman I have loved from afar... and still do overcoming our difficulties is NOT tragic... it's what people do... it makes us... beautiful

[@RickarooCarew]

have implys past tense... it's not... still love her... lately

[@danielagioseffi579]

I've looked at love from both sides now. That's a wonderful song that so many can identify with. She has known such struggle and and sorrow. Bless her survival of terrible struggle. She is brave and strong and she lived through such struggle and sorrow. Bless her music.

[@elsonck2523]

"Up there's a heaven, down there's a town" is my favorite Joni Mitchell lyric (from This Flight Tonight). I bought her Night in the City album as a teenager and her Blue album after my marriage breakup in the 70s. Imo, she is a brilliant and creative "world" musician, in league with my other two favourites Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.

[@jeromedoonan6962]

I shouldn't have got on this flight tonight

[@sandramariesolander]

I'm happy to hear she reunited with her daughter! As an Adoptee, I thank her for that, it's not easy, as I see it, from both sides; it had to be a huge factor in her overall mental and physical health. I never knew that about her life.... I get her song, Both Sides Now. I'm seeing things more clearly than I did in my earlier days; her songs clearly are her testament to her life. ❤️🥰

[@donk.5730]

It is amazing that 'GRUNGE' did not create this video title: ''The Amazing Creative Triumphs over Adversity by JONI Mitchell '' . Thank you Joni for mentioning that you chose: '' To Change rather than to 'stay the same' -as an artist. This gives me more reason to look outward, than look inward. You are so loved and appreciated by so many people I speak with. You have raised the consciousness of this planet in such an amazing way. Thank you, Dk.

[@barbaratea4701]

Joni Mitchell is one of the most amazing writers of poetry, lyrics,and an incredible musician and artist. Her music and lyrics speak to me in a most profound way. I am happy that she reunited with her daughter and grandchildren. I love joni❤️

[@keewatin427]

She grew up in Saskatoon at the same time as my mom. Mom would tell me about how they’d frequent the same parties and spots and that Joni was an amazing jitterbug dancer.

[@lwells3937]

Not bad for being a polio survivor

[@lauralangstaff3388]

My dad used to sneak me into the Louis Riel coffeehouse in Saskatoon when I was in high school, to watch Joni perform. Put stars in my eyes.

[@meyerj75]

I was first introduced to her from the 1969 movie "Alice's Restaurant" where she sings "Stories for Aging Children" during a snowy funeral outside.

[@meyerj75]

@A. Fox The snowy funeral scene is quite frankly the only scene I ever liked about the movie. The rest is forgettable.

[@ganymeade5151]

Brilliant, talented, very attractive woman who cannot not be held back. I like her and her work.

[@gillraven-pipes4930]

I love Joni Mitchell, her lyrics and music an inspiration to me at times, and she sings my own life at times too! Wishing you the best of health Joni, my favourite female Artist!

[@rhondaholland719]

Was never a fan but I appreciate her struggle in life and praise her for being her and pushing through

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@ZeFroz3n0ne907]

Amen there

[@lwells3937]

My analyst told me, " is on my list of fav's. There's only one Joni, and she's a legend

[@jeromedoonan6962]

The song is called Twisted just an fyi

[@stevemartin4249]

Hejira, The Hissing of Summer Lawns, and Shadows and Light are my favorite albums ... but damn, she, and Steely Dan ruled the 70's for me. Still listen to her, and rank her up with the best songwriters of the 20th century ... in the same class as Hal David / Burt Bacarach, Cole Porter, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

20th century? Try one of the best singer songwriters in history.

[@johnadams5489]

I can't believe that Joani still SMOKES! With that beautiful pure voice, I would think she would not want to damage her pipes or take a chance at getting some form of Cancer.

[@melissagregoire9278]

Who cares? Just appreciate her talents.

[@Soulpainterlondon]

I am a life long Artist/painter. Raising my 3 kids as a painter with my oils on canvas. LOVE Joni AND her songs....often painting while playing her timeless music....

[@lianefehrle9921]

She has a beautiful voice.

[@railwaystationmaster]

HAD.

[@davidcook7887]

I didn’t hear the name James Taylor until the end I understood that Carly Simon’s song No Secrets was about her angst about knowing of his love affair with Joni. They were also totally loved up when backing Joni on Blue.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

She kept on going no matter what. An inspiration to many🌻

[@Chesterton7]

Amazing backstory for her music. Thanks for posting

[@rvegas81]

She's been one of the most important female music artists within the past decade. What I like about her, is her sense of humor and sweet personality.

[@DavidBrown-bp4iq]

DGray78. Why only the past decade?

[@MrJbaker7]

I used to eat breakfast with Joni at a restaurant on Cornelia St. & W. 4th st. We were friends and part of the Village NYC scene back then. She was wonderful and fun to be with and always put out her cigarette when I asked her to. Joni is the real deal and so very talented. I wish I could speak to her again but I'm in NYC/NJ and She's in California....love to you Joni....Jack Baker NYC/NJ

[@bobbauldock3846]

OK, back in early 70,s Joni was hang,n with the heavy hitters in LA. the ( canyon )they were just kids Neil Young, David Crosby, and a new kid Jackson Brown on and off, and remember WereWolf of London Warren Savon or something like that, he was there too, an old house people in and out at all times, but everything was always kool, and me I,m a guy always hang,n around whenever I got the chance. Everything was music, and laugh,n, I,m about hot rods and Bikes so I didn,t really fit in, but I alway had a new joke or a bag of good stuff, so they put up with me.I wish that I had something that I could have added, I remember when they were putt,n together If I could remember my name, that was another world, look at us now.

[@cqtaylor]

Great video! Joni's a remarkable musician.

[@michaelrobinson2651]

Congratulations you stayed true to the title of your thumbnail. I had no idea her life before success was that hard.

[@jeffreywalker4133]

She smoked heavily and never quit, contributing to her ill health and the loss of her voice. I enjoyed her music tremendously.

[@onemoremisfit]

I once read an article that described her as one of the world's last great smokers. Gordon Lightfoot is another great Canadian music talent with a cigarette habit looking rough these days. Those cigs will get you eventually. If they don't kill you outright they will rob you of your general health and make your later years less than they could have been.

[@wirlypearl6785]

She did quit in 2015 after her aneurism

[@onemoremisfit]

@@wirlypearl6785 Closed the barn door after the horses got clean away.

[@phillacey878]

Probably one of the greatest artist of our time poet painter composer and musician second to knowone with the voice from the heavens. The fact that Joni was a rebel at heart through her struggles in life and would be no slave to mediocrity like so many artist she gave us all some of greatest songs dancing to the beat of her own drum and knowone elses expectations. The best art isn't predictable thanx Joni you gave us more than you can ever imagine.

[@jonathanwobesky9507]

Joni survived a stroke and was able to witness two singing geniuses cover her work beautifully at Lincoln Center, the ultimate honor and praise. I don't see the "TRAGEDY" that's just click bait. Coyote bedded and moved on to Joni's delight, where's the tragedy? She enjoyed every cigarette, I suppose she'd rather be driving across the continent than being old, but how do you avoid that? by dying Young? "Where's That at?"

[@Juliamiller56]

♥️

[@kendrapless3491]

I'm so thankful for everyone's respect and honor given to Joni Mitchell.

[@maggieboo8142]

In the seventies I play this lady's tracks every day along with Carol King and Kyle Simon, just love them all plus James Taylor ❤ pure magic, my kind of music not forgetting David Bowie 🇬🇧💞

[@janemerrittmckenna2386]

Joni is a genius songwriter and singer! She is my contemporary and I still enjoy all of her music as well as Joan Baez, Judy Collins etc...Joni, take care of yourself! You are legendary!❤❤

[@marieavela6627]

Joni is the greatest songwriter and innovative musician of our time. Her genius shines through every note and word. She is and always will be my favorite. I am happy beyond that she is back out creating her magic. Love you! Stay well and happy trails~~~

[@cleonawallace376]

The loss of Joni on Spotify has hit me hard... other than Bob Dylan I've listened to her albums more times than any other artist, even the Beatles! Love her

[@sherbear8286]

She should have kept her music on Spotify. Her “protest” was pointless.

[@mikemiller659]

who cares, bob too..no one listens to them let alone remember who they were. no disrespect intended

[@jakelindsay268]

@@mikemiller659 lol that's just not true though is it?

[@justaguy2365]

@@mikemiller659 you live under a rock?

[@markjohnson1020]

@@mikemiller659 The 10,000 people at the last Newport Folk Festival might disagree...

[@keariewashburn4680]

I have always loved Joni Mitchell and still do. Her thinking and music, and art. I love it all ever since I was a little girl. My aunt and the family would sing and play alot of her music in my grandfather's music studio. Guitar playing and singing was the greatest 😊💗

[@olgierdogden4742]

Joni Mitchell..what a incredible woman who I’ve seen many years ago and although the venue was somewhat cold and uninspiring she was bang on top. Love her and I’m so glad she eventually found her daughter and made peace.

[@InterdimensionalWiz]

she's made me cry for years, delightful tears..... love,flowers and sparkles to you Joni.

[@RianShafer]

I wouldn't say her life has been tragic but she has had a long life, ups & downs, health issues. Giving up her child back in the day & finally meeting again later in life went the way many of these reunions do. (Been there done that, was incredibly lucky they wanted me in their lives & held no grudges with our birth parents) Point being, you are meeting adult strangers & need to be prepared for that to go the way of any "blind date" type first meeting. I'm glad se & her daughter worked things out & she is still with us.

[@leeallred1337]

We all do what we have to do. That child was better off. I was given away at birth and I drew the golden ticket with my adoptive parents.

[@garylefevers]

Lee Alred. In most cases I would imagine that the child is better off, but definitely not all cases. My wife definitely felt overall blessed, we know of two families right off the bat that were abusive in every form of the word. Unfortunately, some kids don't stand a chance from the start. Remember years ago potential adoptive and/or foster parents were not vetted as they are now. Not that is tragic. Stay safe.

[@capoislamort100]

Joni Mitchell: One of the greatest artist 👩‍🎨 of the 20th century.

[@rodsnyder7585]

Loved her from the "get go" back in the very early 1970's! Never saw her in concert, but bought most of her albums! Still have them! "Clouds" was my favourite, but "Court & Spark" is a close second! I was concerned about her health when she disappeared from the scene so abruptly in 2015? It was difficult trying to get news of her well-being during that period! My own wife died of a brain aneurysm, and I know that they are frequently fatal! Joni is lucky to be alive, believe me!

[@stuntbrat777smith4]

HEY Rod....I also have this Morgellons,,,a butt-kicker for sure,,,

[@stuntbrat777smith4]

So sorry about your wife....Gode Bless...

[@gplunk]

So inspirational to me in my growing up years; and now I stand in sheer admiration of her many accomplishments and longevity....

[@Phil72099]

I bought her Blue album for my car and love the songs and the ideas expressed.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

Your car likes music? Far out!

[@pakababy3710]

I love driving and belting out "Blue" songs! Never knew Little Green was about the daughter she gave up. Her lyrics tho... and of course the one of a kind voice.

[@goodholy1]

Was für eine tolle Frau. Hat sich zurück gekämpft und singt wieder . Bravo

[@sandralindberg8548]

AMAZING

[@lilithrogers5204]

Oh, Wow, she certainly HAS had a long and interesting and often difficult life.....I do LOVE her music and admire her courage.....And....sad to see her smoking a cigarette in that last clip......Come On, Joni.......Anyway,,,,,keep Singing!!

[@karenwargo7696]

She has face challenges through her life head on and is amazing! I love her drive, spunk and she has a beautiful soul!

[@wilmaholmes9398]

Great video. However, there’s a bit too much focus on her love life and her male partners in my opinion. I haven’t seen many of these sort of videos about her male counterparts (For ex. Bob Dylan) where they place this much effort on their love escapades, and I’m sure they’re just as many. Mitchell is a legend with or without her romantic relationships, which I am sure all of you know. Other than that, I really enjoyed watching the video and even I as a fan learned some things I didn’t know about her before. Thank you!

[@ZeFroz3n0ne907]

God bless her for not letting her disability hold her back, wish I could do more but my situation is a bit more difficult.

[@leannaloomer6090]

I have performed a few of her songs. Not easy to sing; her voice can do things others find challenging. She is also interesting to watch in performance. I have mixed feelings about her life choices, but why are they anyone’s business?

[@ZeFroz3n0ne907]

@@leannaloomer6090 Thats awesome that you are keeping her alive through performing some of her songs. God bless ya! ❤

[@rhondaleahobrien3988]

Very nice lady. I waited on her in a Tea room where I was working part-time probably somewhere around 2005. Normally I don’t ask for autographs but this one time I did. She happily complied and tipped me really well.

[@johnjennings9693]

Been listening to joni mitchell for years, great singer guitarist greetings from ireland,

[@sfilkins2009]

At 5:22 there’s a picture of Joni looking to me like Melisande in Debussy’s opera Pelleas et Melisande. Beautifully inspiring. I loved her music ever since the 1970s when I was in college. I learned to sing all of Court and Spark songs. I can even sing them in her range and on pitch. Ha-ha. My favorite song is Down to You. She is a true legend.

[@underthetornado]

Interesting facts I had not heard before. We shared the same Producer, Henry and the same birthday. I too love music and have written and composed music. I adore Joni❤

[@UriahHeep100]

Sang and played "Both Sides Now" in Church on my Ovation 1612 back in 1982, such a beautiful song. My Dad passed away 20 years ago but in his latter years he became a huge Joni fan and I now have all of the CD's be had bought of her early music. She is incredibly talented, excellent showcase of her life Grunge, much I did not know. Certianly a turbulent and in many ways tragic life, pity about her cigarette addiction, which never allows anyone to age well.

[@camgibb59]

Thanks! High 5 to you and Joni :-)

[@deweyrobinson5639]

Actually I loved "The Hissing of Summer Lawns" much better than her earlier works, "Harry's House" was a fav along with the title song.

[@smorgasbroad1132]

I agree. That album got worn out. I still have it.

[@SameAsAnyOtherStranger]

This report feels so incomplete without mentioning "Ladies Of The Canyon", from 1970.

[@bobm2331]

Well done.

[@thatbird2]

Before she became well known, Buffy Ste Marie, already famous, carried a cassette of Joni's works everywhere she went, in order to share her music more widely. It worked! Mitchell wrote the forward to Ste Marie's biography crediting Buffy for her assistance in helping bring hers, Joni's music to the attention of the wider public.

[@allahalibaba9063]

When I think of Joni Mitchell and Her music and all those songs, the one I love the Best and can relate to her is "Blue Motel Room" That is Joni...

[@markjohnson1020]

The very definition of Singer/Songwriter.

[@vannshuttleworth4738]

Transcendental. Any album after Court and Spark is under appreciated.

[@tonym994]

always love to gaze at great beauty, and Joni is an example of that. I fell in love w/her even before 'the Last Waltz'. and her music is a treasure. I remember when 'Big Yellow Taxi' was a huge hit. yes, I'm ancient.

[@tonym994]

I love the scene in 'Message to love', where she reads the riot act to 600,000 unruly fans who thought 3 bucks was robbery for an 'Isle of Wight' ticket, which apparently was good for 3 days. she is visually upset, and it's sincere.

[@colinmcnab6145]

@@tonym994 Never payed to get into the Isle of Wight festival the fence got pulled down.

[@tonym994]

@@colinmcnab6145those were the days. sounds as if you were there .y' mean like Woodstock? but hey must have at least sold 10 or 12 IOW tickets. man, that film is fantastic!

[@Waltzenfree]

I was at the Isle of Wight on the stage not 20' from her when she premiered some of the Blue album. Prior that summer she had been staying at the caves in Matala on the island of Crete where she pened Cary and maybe some others from Blue. Things started to get out of control during her set. A crowd of over half a million can be a very vicious animal to control. Unlike Leonard Cohen and the Angel choir who came on some time around 2 AM, Joan's set was during the day. Some guy took the microphone from her piano and was quickly escorted off stage. The crowd didn't like that as he was calling for the Walls to be torn down and the concert be declared free. Right then a poor girl with no clothes on jump on stage and was able to divert some of the Focus of Joan. I know this because I was the one sitting in front of the speakers and behind the girl laying in front of me with a disgusted look on my face staring into the no taste cameras. This gave Joan time to compose herself and tell the audience that they were behaving like tourist and show respect for the performers. It's all there, the DVD is called Message of Love. I'd be driven out out of the US by the draft and had been on the road for 18 months. I made it from San Francisco to Luxembourg to Kathmandu and back home. Wouldn't trade it for the world. She used to lullaby me to sleep "Song to a Seagull" 1968.

[@tonym994]

@@Waltzenfree I'm envious. especially since TheWHO and Jimi Hendrix, Joni, the doors and so forth were there. only saw the 'Oo and TEN YEARS AFTER couple years later, both twice.