Joni Mitchell is, in addition to being a great singer/songwriter, a tremendous interpreter of other people’s songs. We have dug up three songs written by Bob Dylan and sung by the very talented Joni Mitchell.
Joni Mitchell and Johnny Cash – Girl from the North Country (from The Johnny Cash show):
Continue reading November 7: Joni Mitchell covers Bob Dylan – Happy 75th birthday Joni!
Here are some videos from different “Johnny Cash Show’s” featuring Joni Mitchell:
California:
This is a real gem for Joni Mitchell fans, this is the holy grail of concert clip from the earlier part of her career , BBC In Concert from 1970. We get an intimate performance shot in front of a quiet audience.
It was taped at the BBC Television Centre in Shepherd’s Bush, Sept 3rd. and broadcast Oct 9th.
Joni Mitchell is at the top of her game here, she gives a very special performance, many consider this one of her finest early performances, with her soprano in California taking my breath away. Thank God for the British Broadcasting Company that recorded all these wonderful concerts.
This is as good as it gets.
Continue reading Classic concert: Joni Mitchell at the BBC 1970
“If I can get me out of the way, I can do anything”
– Steve Earle“I don’t really think in terms of obstacles. My biggest obstacle is always myself.”
~Steve EarleAll we do as songwriters is rewrite the songs that have impressed us till we find our own voice. It’s part of learning the craft.
~Steve Earle
One of Alldylan’s Greatest heroes
Fort Worth Blues:
I’ve always liked Gordon Lightfoot…
~Bob Dylan (to Paul Gambaccini, June 1981)
Maple Leaf Gardens
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 December 1975