VOICE OF AN ANGEL!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Joni Mitchell - A Case Of You REACTION

[@DC_Prox]

okay, so, fun story, I once met Joni Mitchell. I was working in a store in the airport in Calgary, it was a book store but also sold music and movies and travel accessories. One day Joni came into the store, and I was pretty sure I recognized her but I assumed it was just someone that looked like her. She asked if we had batteries and I showed her where they were. She grabbed 4 packs of the most expensive alkaline batteries we had, and while I was ringing them in, she noticed music playing on the sound system and asked "is this the new Dylan?" It was, and she bought the only Deluxe Boxed Set copy we had. Then she handed me her credit card and I saw the name, and said "I thought it was you!" And she got the biggest smile on her face. She signed an autograph for me, and another from my roommate at the time who was a huge Joni fan. I got to chat with her a bit, she was very friendly and not in a hurry at all. Here's the kicker: a few weeks later I read an interview with her in a magazine, and she totally trashed the new Bob Dylan album (the one I sold her), and kinda shit-talked Dylan in general, saying he's inauthentic. I will always find it amusing that I was partially and indirectly responsible for some legendary trash talk from one of Canada's heroes.

[@endor8witch]

she's right tho LOL thanks for the story

[@spoonerfive]

Joni is arguably the greatest most talent-laden female artist of the last 60 years. She wrote the songs, played her instruments wonderfully, sang like an angel, and is an accomplished painter and living legend. Please explore her entire body of work. She's one of the artistic titans of our age. Don't worry, Amber, she makes me cry, too. It's mostly because I'm just in complete awe of how good she is, and this song is a perfect example.

[@videofaves]

That’s actually not an acoustic guitar, she’s playing a dulcimer. This album is one of the best of all time!

[@neilford8580]

I think Rolling Stone ranked it #3 and I think that's about right - amazing album!

[@loadedorygun]

It keeps getting better over time because we (I) realize more and more how rare a jewel.

[@condoguy710]

There was a woman that made the dulcimers and Joni had one special made

[@barbaragreenblatt6470]

@@condoguy710 Joellen Lapidus made her dulcimer.

[@gzucc]

She wrote a song about David Geffen cruising for gay sex in Paris. It was one of her only 'hits'. I hope the breadth of her song writing have been well covered on this threat.

[@alanskidadomdom3748]

Every single track on 'Blue' is a master class lesson in poetry and music. Joni Mitchell is unquestionably one of the greatest artists from the 20th century.

[@5yearsout]

I dismissed Joni Mitchel for years, then during the pandemic I started listening to her and couldn't believe how wrong I was (yet again). She is a musical genius and an amazing artist.

[@johnanderson8096]

Mind Numbingly Talented.... if you have not listened this song... at Wembley Arena... Live 1983 London.... her voice is lower... She's playing a Dulcimer... Spectacular Version... good on ya!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joelliebler5690]

You missed out on the greatest singer songwriter on Earth!

[@Wordsmyth8]

Joni is easily a talent as great as Bob Dylan - maybe better. She is wonderful.

[@scottmessenger8639]

Same for me, in my younger years I liked Joni but really didn't catch on to the incredible talent she possses! One of the best singer/songwriters of all time!

[@lulugurl6547]

me too

[@lynnreeves9215]

Joni's songs don't tell a story, they create a painting. Amazing stuff.

[@alberto-os1bx]

That's so true. I often thought the same.

[@kevinglennon2370]

Joni does describe herself both in her song “a case of you” as well as in her interviews, as a Painter first, “living in a box of paints”! I get that she does this in her songs through the perfect use of her very selective use of words and melodies to paint in your mind the pictures from her songs!

[@MyargonautsJason]

The album this song is from is called "Blue" and it is considered by many, myself included, to be a masterpiece of singing and songwriting and one of the greatest albums of all time. It also includes the songs California and my favorite Joni song - The River.

[@dianedarby442]

It's definitely one of the greats!

[@galvinklatt5273]

California and The River are two of my favorites as well. Blue IS a masterpiece.

[@childcrone]

Oooh, yes The River. A beloved folk duo that I used to see live in my youth did a cover of it. Wonderful song.

[@joshuayeager3686]

It’s one of my favorites and it’s always in the top 10 of greatest albums. Deservedly so.

[@lesliesterling826]

River is the opening song on my Christmas melancholy playlist

[@anneedmundskhuner7383]

I’ve been listening to Joni for over 50 years. The soundtrack of my life. No one can top her. No one.

[@kathywalbaum8523]

I always wanted to be one of the " ladies of the canyon"

[@johnclibbens6803]

Wonderful Joni! She is playing Appalachian dulcimer on this, with James Taylor on acoustic guitar.

[@nanawalks]

James Taylor is LONG overdue

[@RitaBowen1]

Oh yeah you have to dive into some James Taylor

[@SherriLyle80s]

My grandmother played a dulcimer

[@mattjohn4731]

Oh!! I never knew they collaborated!

[@alconstantineau1063]

@@mattjohn4731 They were in a relationship for a time, so they certainly "collaborated"! :)

[@clif_plays]

I always love to see people’s faces at the first moment she starts singing. It is stunning every time no matter who you are

[@martinellis7156]

With Christmas coming, Joni has a song called "River" on this album that is right for the holidays, for the rest of our lives.

[@janster3000]

Don't save Joni for Female Fridays only, please do more of her throughout the week. Her catalog of music is immense. She has been a major part oy life since I was in my teens. Her music has gotten me through many of life's obstacles. Thanks for the reaction.

[@elizabethgari4909]

YES!!!

[@surlechapeau]

Joni's "Both Sides, Now" and "Free Man In Paris" are classics!!!! Great singer/songwriter!

[@MaryUtah2]

Both Sides Now is my favorite and iconic song

[@liddybird3608]

River.

[@KimmyElHornoBimbo]

'both sides' is beautiful and I love both versions she has done. Her matured voice gives the song a whole new light to it. Simply beautiful

[@joefriedman9843]

Both Sides, Now and Case of You are my 2 favorites by her. She's unbelievable.

[@brianwalsh3091]

Joni Mitchell is one of the greatest singer songwriters ever PERIOD…..legend

[@andresgcoderoilpaz2806]

Shut up

[@davewildermuth7519]

So the instrument in the beginning is a not an acoustic guitar at all; it's a mountain dulcimer. It's an instrument used in folk music, which sits flat on your lap; you strum across with it a thin guitar pick. Amber, that may explain why you find the tone much more crisp and clean-sounding; it's actually an entirely new instrument to your ears. Next Stops, Joni Mitchell Edition: "Big Yellow Taxi" "Hejira" "Coyote"

[@RobSquadReactions]

That explains it! The “more crisp tone” was the perfect way to describe it.

[@davewildermuth7519]

@@RobSquadReactions I love that you're constantly developing and expanding your vocabulary, in terms of how you describe and appreciate music! It's an honor to go on this journey with you.

[@johnanderson8096]

Hey High and Almighty Dave.... they did not have a video of Joni performing the song...Exact same sound, guitar/ ukulele tuned to do so, can make this same sound... Joni's Live Version... Wembley Arena... I think 1983.... Joni's voice had gone lower....My favorite Version by FAR!!! Regardless... Ukulele... Guitar... Dulcimer....????? Please define the differences, in case others want to Spew like You...... Is a Ukulele a Dulcimer... if you play it on your lap???? I know some very good Ukulele Artists that can achieve the exact sound... maybe the Ukulele is more Universal with the bigger body.... but back to my point.... Please Define these 3 instruments... Oh... and is a Bass Guitar.... Not a Guitar, because it has 4 strings??? 4th definition PLEASE!!! Oh(again)...and if you play a Bass GUITAR on your lap does it go by another name??? You would know for sure!!!!!!!!! a 5th(or 7th)Q just came to mind... Jimi played his Guitar(??? only you know) behind his back...and with his teeth.... in your Know it All Way.... does that mean those aren't Guitars???? and 5B Q... what are those instruments called???? Thanks Mate!!!!!!

[@Emee.M.]

And don't forget California and The Circle Game!

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

@@johnanderson8096 Been dippin into the sauce there John? " Spew, ...know it all way", what's with you dude? Are you really asking questions or are you completely trolling?

[@endaveres]

It is so good to hear folks from your generation become so moved by Joni’s amazing musical gift and genius. She has a huge body of work that started in folk but she has flowed effortlessly through rock, pop, jazz and what is called “Joni music”, just can’t put it into a genre. Truly, truly a rare gem and yes, we are privileged to be on this earth and get to listen to this voice of an angel. ❤️

[@pillylamb]

Joni music - The Jungle Line? What is that but a sound painting? Another unusual one I really love Furry Sings the Blues. Can’t get over the amazing image of “Pawn shops glitter like gold-tooth caps, in the grey decay they chew the last few dollars off Mobile street’s carcass.” and “Points a bony finger at us and says ‘I don’t like you’ and everyone laughs like it’s the old man’s standard joke.” You can practically smell the place. But yeah, everyone needs to spend a little time with Both Sides Now, The Circle Game and for fun Big Yellow Taxi.

[@orphu88]

As others have said, "Both Sides Now" is a classic, and "The Circle Game" will have you both in tears.

[@MsAllimack]

Both Sides Now sang when she is older puts that song in a whole different light. So beautiful…sometimes makes me cry.

[@Wordsmyth8]

The Circle Game is a must for RSR.

[@isabeltorres6559]

Yes!! I tear up everytime listening to this. So beautiful.❤

[@gregwatson3300]

Both good choices.

[@descendantoffools9767]

River is another one.

[@markvollmer4021]

Joni Mitchell's "The Circle Game" is one of the most beautiful songs about life's cycles you'll ever hear. :-)

[@MichaelJones-sh7nu]

Mitchell is one of THE towering songwriters in world history. Poetry to music ...a real journey of the heart and soul if you deeply explore her recording catalog beginning to end.

[@trevormaclellan7887]

This whole album is timeless. “California” is god-level vocal control, and the acoustics are mind blowing but calm.

[@kaidaigoji]

Joni is a criminally underrated guitarist; the parts on this song are so intricate but never get in the way. This song is an absolute masterpiece. Watching your jaws drop reminded me of my first time hearing this song.

[@meliplay]

That's what Graham Nash said about her too

[@marcelmarceau2526]

James Taylor is the guitarist on this song.

[@willfromyadkinville]

OMG! Joni time! she is amazing!!! one of Princes favorite artist!

[@generique33]

Joni Mitchell's song "River" would be a great one to react to for the Christmas season. It's from the same album as this one.

[@garykidson4489]

Definitely. Such a beautiful song and so underrated.

[@kestrelle5345]

River for sure, especially with Christmas coming.

[@gregwatson3300]

Beautiful song

[@patticrichton1135]

NO TRAINING at all, that is her natural born with ability. Your reactions are beautiful and absolutely appropriate. Joni truly had an angelic voice, which over the years became lower and more "smoky."

[@Mr05Chuck]

She is the greatest singer songwriter of her generation. Male or female. She plays great guitar, piano etc. Also, she is a great painter. Super talent. I’m sure many will point out she is playing a dulcimer. James Taylor comes in on guitar.

[@rickryb4587]

She is certainly the greatest female singer songwriter of her generation, and I put her interchangeably 1 & 2 with Bob Dylan as the greatest of their generation.

[@joelliebler5690]

So many legendary tunes. She is considered by many as The single greatest singer songwriter of all time

[@clare1061]

Another female singer by the name of Carly Simon is a must to Listen to.

[@monasandin762]

A fun song she does with her then husband is Mockingbird

[@clare1061]

@@monasandin762 That would be the one and only James Taylor

[@cynthiashannon2465]

My personal favorite song and album of hers. The lyrics, in particular the first line are legend.

[@knowwhere3220]

One of best romances of my life began over a discussion of Joni's lyrics.

[@michaelmahoney3806]

Amber, you can now consider yourself a "Reaction Graduate" with full honors. You absolutely nailed the essence of Joni. Good for you!

[@ronkrupovich7152]

You're spoiling us Canadians. In a week, first Jeff Healey and now Joni Mitchell. Both are extraordinary artists. Thanks for playing this song. Hits the emotions

[@kelly9876]

maybe try out some Leonard Cohen or the Band next - continue the Canadian trend

[@no2all]

@@kelly9876 And let's not forget to add some more Gordon Lightfoot to the mix...especially "Beautiful" or "The Circle Is Small".

[@domenicferrante4326]

Don't forget they did another Canadian Paul Anka

[@ronkrupovich7152]

@@domenicferrante4326 Yes!

[@andyanderson3628]

Every time she sings Canada so high takes me back.

[@stevemuldoon9451]

It's like she opens her heart out and offers it up, no holding back.

[@kimberlyjenkins725]

Love it! She is not playing a guitar, she is playing a dulcimer

[@sethleon2158]

The greatest singer/songwriter the world has ever known -- bar none. An artist in every sense, very good guitarist, from folk, to pop rock, to jazz, one of a kind.

[@XravensunsetX]

y'all.... this WHOLE ALBUM is fantastic. Seriously, you should just listen to the whole thing, it's so good.

[@jasonremy1627]

I listen to it at least once per week. I never tire of it.

[@kona883]

From the first song All I Want the album is a beautiful journey! A joy to listen to and so full of emotion!!!!

[@garnetnewton-wade4091]

Guys! It's NOT an acoustic guitar, it's an appalachian dulcimer. And if you want to hear some of the best of Joni, dig out Heljira. Stunning heavily jazz influenced masterpiece.

[@jessii27star]

Joni has her own magic...She has carried me through many years. Much appreciation to her.

[@michaelmueller8772]

Joni is finally getting the recognition she deserves. She is a giant. Check out the live version of of this she did with a full orchestra much later in her career. So different, her voice SO much deeper. And utterly, utterly, magical.

[@michaelmueller8772]

@marktotton4097 I mean what I said. Despite the considerable body of critical recognition, it's only recently that she's been getting the kind of devoted attention she's always deserved. The Dylan comparison is a good case in point. She IS up there with Dylan, and whilst he's sold 125 million albums and has an Oscar and Nobel Prize to his name, Joni's got neither, and has sold just over 9 million. That's hardly a difference determined by their respective quality. Joni still hasn't received the plaudits she deserves.

[@chrisgraham6187]

Thanks for picking Joni Mitchell. This is an awesome artist, an awesome song and a life changing album

[@sallygalfriday]

thank you again. Joni Mitchell the queen of 70s folk music.

[@nbell817]

That's a dulcimer she's playing in this song. Joni Mitchell is known as one of the greatest song writers of all time! I've been listening to her since I was a teenager and have loved her music my entire life. Makes me happy to see you discovering her! Thanks for the smiles you bring me every day! ❤

[@dixiereinhardt3949]

She helped define the 60s and 70s and was a huge part of my youth. Nobody like her since!! So glad you discovered her.

[@goreyfantod5213]

Fun bit of Joni Mitchell trivia: Prince was a HUGE fan of hers.

[@sisterfate]

He also did a great, emotional cover of this song 🎵 💜

[@davidburgess3882]

So was Hendrix!

[@markjohnson4217]

Even funner fact: John Bonham was obsessed with her!! The Zeppelin song Going to California was kind of about her, Lol..

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

My favorite vocalist for 40-plus years and counting...

[@captncanuck1657]

I LOVE Joni Mitchell! She is a Canadian national treasure. She has so many good songs. A real good rocking tune by her is Raised on Robbery. Check it out , you'll really like it. Love your reactions guys, Cheers from Canada.

[@francineviau7096]

Cheers to you from a fellow Canadian and Joni Mitchell fan.

[@rebo2610]

I absolutely adore Raised on Robbery! Cheers from South Texas!

[@righthook27]

Absolutely agree! In addition to her music, Joni is also an extremely talented painter.

[@twwtjohns]

She does it every time, she starts to sing and my tear ducts start to leak. It's like she reaches in and touches your soul so that you feel the song as much as she does as she performs it.

[@marekanthony3935]

An absolute legend. Back to the days of Laurel Canyon when Eric Clapton sat on the grass watching Joni play acoustic guitar.

[@dopeymark]

Joni is one of the best, most prolific singer-songwriters alive on this planet.

[@davidbarker77]

One of Canada’s best ever exports. Joni is named as an inspiration by many music artists or as a mainstay on their playlists. Thanks for starting off the weekend in a wonderful way. Cheers!

[@graceholaday4793]

Exploring Joni's music you will find her style evolved with each album she did. No two albums are alike. Wrote all her own music, played multiple instruments, produced her albums, and has influenced almost every musician of her time and today. Her lyrics are poetry, and she is also an artist.

[@brianorzel1873]

Joni is a supremely talented song writer, musician and vocalist! I feel bad for anyone who has not had the chance to experience her gifts. You should react to a live version of "Woodstock" that she performed in 1970. She plays the piano in that performance. She also introduces the song, and you get to see how humble and sweet she is, too. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPNgnasm8iLpJI

[@mariannemabie9274]

Went straight to your link and thank you 💕

[@StevenEverett7]

I totally agree with you about Woodstock Brian. That's one of my favorite songs of that time.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

I’ve never heard her version of this song. I like it much better than CSNY’s cut. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@SuHu62]

A back-to-back listen to her original version and CSNY's cover would be interesting for you. Their cover is better known, but both are excellent.

[@judithweiss6727]

that is THE best version and very eerie, gives a different slant on the song.

[@susanpolice8465]

This "ANGEL" is the reason that I Left Spotify!!!! Cannot imagine my world without Joni in it!!!

[@morningcoffeebreak7367]

For me, Joni has one of those voices that can make singing the phone book sound wonderful.

[@williamthompson-xm3dy]

She is one of the greatest. Period.

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

Joni Mitchell , who is a musical genius , is actually playing a string instrument called a DULCIMER on this track - I think James Taylor was playing guitar . BLUE is an iconic album , along with Carole King's " Tapestry " and Carly Simon's " No Secrets " - 3 albums with not a bad track between them

[@davidspalten1304]

She plays dulcimer and guitar here with James Taylor playing counterpoint. He also plays on California, and Steven Stills played with her on Carrie and This Flight Tonight.

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

@@davidspalten1304 The Laurel Canyon mafia :-)

[@davidspalten1304]

@@alastairmcintyre4752 Yes, Taylor and Nash both enjoyed serious relationships with her, while Stills was just smitten.

[@bobholtzmann]

Joni and James also played and sang on the Tapestry album at A&M Studios, while Joni was recording Blue there.

[@rbl4641]

Yup..this is one of the greatest vocal perfomances ever. Timeless. It's a masterpiece.

[@ericgerber9751]

So happy you found Joni!!! Amazing artist, amazing song!

[@chappyval1]

I’m very excited to see young people such as yourselves discover Joni. Her music changed us all for the better and your reactions prove that these songs can still do that. I’m 73 years old and had this music as background to my life since I was 19

[@barryshapiro3349]

In the 70s nerdy teenage boys (like me) had huge crushes on Joni. My favorite is “Raised On Robbery”- it’s swings and rocks!

[@kdmiranda]

This whole album is a masterpiece but this gorgeous song is a gem and true ode to love

[@gkiferonhs]

Joni's "both sides now" and "yellow taxi" are great songs.

[@seabassWhite26]

Joni Mitchell is heaven sent. Her music is as pure as can be. To me, she is the greatest female vocalist of all time. I own everything she has every recorded in every format, vinyl, C.D and digital ❤

[@drumvc8060]

Truly one of the greatest albums ever committed to a recording, for me Joni Mitchell is a true genius. Pick any song.

[@marthaz]

Joni is listed in the top 100 guitarists of all time due to her changing the tuning for her songs. She changed the tuning because she had polio as a child and regular chords were difficult for her. She's a genius and legend. You would probably like to follow this up with Prince's version of the same song.👍 as parents, you would also love her song, "Circle Game" 😉 Love you two 💕

[@robertrose5938]

Off the same album, try "River". A beautiful, emotional song that has an early winter theme.

[@georgeprime2249]

Strangely enough, I've just listened to a cover of ' River ' by J-Min and its excellent.

[@garykidson4489]

I was just about to write they should check out River with Christmas coming up, it's such a beautiful song.

[@melanies734]

I have to close my eyes when I hear Joni singing this song or else I start crying without realizing it. Her voice conveys so much emotion. It's like opera for people who don't like opera. ❤

[@shawnsnow2655]

Long, long time fan of Joni.i truly enjoy her later ventures into jazz

[@ChrisJohnson-ho1fh]

I am a father of 3 adult daughters. Each has been reared in Joni's sound. BLUE is the greatest album, ever. My brothers immersed me into her sound. One was lost to me in 1979 to gun violence. Joni IS the voice of the human condition. And BLUE is an absolute MASTERWORK.

[@sheryljoel5052]

Yes, the accoustic is a very intimate, close vibe - like you're cuddling up close and the music is just for you. The electric is the opposite - gives you that huge stadium, mass of people, energetic and charged energy vibes...

[@rk41gator]

This is a dulcimer, an old timey Appalachian instrument. It is very intimate, as are her lyrics and voice. Love how this subtly it builds in intensity. Such a strong solid angelic voice. Her lyrics are bitter sweet.....never too sweet. She adds a cutting edge to her sweetness. Rye. 'You can find me in the bar'

[@traog]

So poetic, so beautiful, I've heard Joni most of my life, largely only on the radio so just a certain selection, I just stumbled upon this song a few months ago, I think it's my favourite of her songs.

[@shawnburkhart3463]

'Both Sides Now' is also impeccable. Joni Mitchell is IT

[@scm021374]

You have to do "both sides now". Is amazing. The one with the album cover of her smoking with a glass of wine in front of her.

[@sivasouthafrica]

Her recording quality makes it feel like she is sitting right next to you and playing only for you but she is transmitting telepathic healing at the same time and healing you where it hurts most a musical avatar!

[@lindapetro5594]

My younger sister was crazy over Joni Mitchell …. She had every album and went to her concert a couple times. I didn’t appreciate her until years later. Her song “Wish I had a River” is one of my favorites.

[@katherinebosse5706]

Joni did her song “Both Sides Now”. many years ago…I have loved it my whole life. But she did a new version a few years ago….I was absolutely gob-smacked. I cried for days. You REALLY have to hear the new version. She sings it from a lifetime of pain,,beauty, and stunning talent. The first version was beautiful but the second…… I can’t begin to explain, please, please give it a listen. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@victoriabriscoe8460]

I couldn't believe it when it was done at the Olympics...remember that?! I LOVE that version!

[@patriciapendlbury2603]

Both sides now ewwww. It's the one song I don't like

[@bakilacat1]

Joni is underrated. Such a pure voice and comfortable… lyrics mean something. Nice reaction. ‘Both sides now’ is the biggest one I know of hers AND she wrote Big Yellow Taxi (covered by Counting Crows) and sang it which is peppier

[@TechnicallyTexan]

She’s amazing. Joni Mitchell is a revelation.

[@lynettepacella9880]

She does more than acoustic she is an amazing artist a singer and an artist she loves to paint too! I fell in love with her when I was about 14 years old she influence my life strongly! 💕💕WV

[@clivespendlove5993]

I'm so delighted young people are still being touched by this music just like I was when I was 16 in 1972.

[@topgazza]

Brings me to tears every time. True artist with so much talent it hurts. Your stunned faces say it all Main instrument is a dulcimer played by Joni. The album, Blue, is rated as a masterpiece Only other singer who comes close, for me, is Eva Cassidy

[@mistersurrealist]

Joni's voice elevates ones soul. She has a gift from above, no question about it.

[@TrashWerewolf]

SO GLAD you guys finally got back around to Joni!!!! She is possibly the greatest singer/songwriter in history! Her music is real, with incredibly smart and witty lyrics and deceptively complex music! Definitely make sure you read the lyrics to the songs! They will touch your soul!!

[@karlnystedt3111]

Too often underappreciated,truly one of the best singer songwriters of all time.

[@robertvirtue8070]

Loved Joni songs, another great Canadian female singer watch Ann Murray "Could I have This dance" 1980 Emmy winner for Country Performance 1980

[@grayfool]

There is no bad Joni Mitchell song. Listen to anything by her and you can't help but fall in love with her voice.

[@avidrdr5640]

Joni definitely touches deep feelings.

[@mikemccabe6258]

Joni's music does heal souls...

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Joni Mitchell is an incredible artist. Keep digging through her catalogue - you will not be disappointed. This was my mom's favourite album and I was raised on it. One for your family is "Circle Game"

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

Thank you for showcasing three of our amazing Canadians. Corey Hart, Jeff Healey, and Joni. Could you please add Blue Rodeo to your mix? One of our very best Canadian Bands - with an over 30 year career. I promise once you go down the rabbit hole you'll never want to stop. Try, Diamond Mine, Trust Yourself, Heart Like Mine is just a small list to get you started.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

She's one of those people who defined her generation. One of the best folk singers of all time. Try 'Both Sides Now', 'California', and 'Big Yellow Taxi'. There are acoustic live performances of the first 2. I think they were from some BBC show from 1970. Btw, she re-released 'Both Sides Now' decades later. Both versions are good but very different.

[@ontherun9510]

Joni is a complete artist. Great songwriter, great voice, underrated guitarist, great lyricist, painter and a woman who made her way in the music business without compromise!!! This song is about the end of her relationship with Leonard Cohen. She can drink a case of him a be still be on her feet because she is done. Just before our love got lost you said "I am as constant as a northern star" And I said, "Constantly in the darkness Where's that at?'' Her lyrics is influence by the poetry of Leonard: I remember that time you told me You said, "Love is touching souls" Surely you touched mine 'Cause part of you pours out of me In these lines from time to time This verse is about Leonard's mother giving her some advice: I met a woman She had a mouth like yours She knew your life She knew your devils and your deeds And she said, "Go to him, stay with him if you can But be prepared to bleed" Enjoy!

[@pauldevito7476]

If you want to hear more Joni Mitchell like this, let me suggest a few for you. She has many different styles. You MUST hear: Hejira Coyote River Cactus Tree Both Sides Now Carey Woodstock Big Yellow Taxi Free Man In Paris Deep rabbit hole to fall down with Joni, but, enjoy the descent, because you'll have an angel to guide you🙏❤✌

[@Timoeltejano]

I love the whole Hejira album. I'm torn though between the title song, "Hejira" and Amelia for my favorite.

[@pauldevito7476]

@@Timoeltejano Thank you. Amelia is the song of whose title I was trying to think. Tribute to Amelia Earnhardt, yes? Great song.

[@DanielOrion74]

I second Hejira .. her voice and that unmistakable bass from the greatest to ever touch the instrument; Jaco Pastorius.

[@Kim-hc5si]

One of the most beautiful singer/songwriters not only of our time but ever. EVERRRRRRRR.

[@nanawalks]

J!!! You need to hear the piano solo in Cornflake Girl by Tori Amos. Next Female Friday!!

[@kldawson53]

Or Siren... the arrangement is so unique but emphasizes all that is good about Tori Amos.

[@kelly9876]

or Silent all these years

[@nealtvaroha6564]

Or Crucify

[@sarahknehr1362]

Or Winter!

[@samlewis7878]

Not only does Joni have a voice like an angel, the lyrics and music sound like they're from what only can be heaven.

[@katrinakent1684]

I think you’d also love Eva Cassidy - Somewhere Over The Rainbow for another pure voice.

[@jksgameshelf3378]

Amber's reaction just to the first verse of this song was one of the purest and most beautiful reactions I've ever seen, and many other times you could also see how Joni's voice just reached down into her heart and soul (and Rob was certainly feeling it too). I don't believe in any of the gods mankind has invented over the millenia, but this is the type of song that makes you know there is something more powerful at play in the universe. Music like this touches parts of us that is spiritual and connects us with a higher power; no doubt about it.

[@craigreid7178]

Not a guitar - a mountain dulcimer. Joni has always been my all-time favorite female singer. Not only does she have an angelic natural voice but her lyrics and phrasing are immaculate and on a higher plane.

[@looneygardener]

Genius! One of the greatest songwriters of all time.