Tragic Details About Joni Mitchell

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  • čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
  • 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
    @GrungeHQ  Před 2 lety +59

    What are your thoughts on Joni Mitchell?

    • @ZeFroz3n0ne907
      @ZeFroz3n0ne907 Před 2 lety +26

      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
      @meyerj75 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @tonym994
      @tonym994 Před 2 lety +12

      always worshipped her. musically and otherwise.

    • @1369vmsmith
      @1369vmsmith Před 2 lety +11

      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
      @naderzekrya5629 Před 2 lety +28

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

  • @mariehaverty8209
    @mariehaverty8209 Před 2 lety +231

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

    • @Jonimusic11
      @Jonimusic11 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @garyrutland1119
      @garyrutland1119 Před 2 lety

      Typical dumb-erican sensationalism.

    • @johncruz9357
      @johncruz9357 Před 2 lety +5

      👍👍👍👍👍
      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
      @markhamilton8728 Před 2 lety +6

      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
      @dhss333 Před 2 lety +3

      Exactly: my very observation.

  • @alyssaboccuzzi6062
    @alyssaboccuzzi6062 Před 2 lety +82

    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
      @Jonimusic11 Před 2 lety +2

      ♥️

    • @jeromedoonan6962
      @jeromedoonan6962 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @erichodge567
      @erichodge567 Před 2 lety +3

      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
      @susanjohnson5446 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @Jonimusic11
      @Jonimusic11 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @stevencox8362
    @stevencox8362 Před 2 lety +61

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

    • @gymshoe478
      @gymshoe478 Před 2 lety

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

    • @KalujaFlizck
      @KalujaFlizck Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @lifecloud2
    @lifecloud2 Před 2 lety +97

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

  • @MrsCheshiregal
    @MrsCheshiregal Před 2 lety +76

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

  • @tortugabob
    @tortugabob Před 2 lety +68

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

    • @r.p.mcmurphy6623
      @r.p.mcmurphy6623 Před 2 lety +3

      And Neil Young.

    • @tortugabob
      @tortugabob Před 2 lety +2

      @@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
      @carblarson8868 Před 2 lety

      BeeGees?

    • @bobbauldock3846
      @bobbauldock3846 Před 2 lety +1

      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
      @susanjohnson5446 Před 2 lety +3

      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

  • @larryrhindress2972
    @larryrhindress2972 Před 2 lety +68

    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

  • @Trasea
    @Trasea Před 2 lety +84

    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
      @blessings2you435 Před 2 lety +8

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

    • @Suzisart
      @Suzisart Před 2 lety +3

      I love your choices 💖

    • @antoniograncino3506
      @antoniograncino3506 Před 2 lety +2

      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
      @lucreziavilante5993 Před 2 lety +1

      The sad song of Job is epic

    • @danielriccardi6408
      @danielriccardi6408 Před 2 lety

      and Blue Motel Room

  • @Dynamic_heart
    @Dynamic_heart Před 6 měsíci +5

    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. ✝️ 🌹☯️

  • @patwaine8946
    @patwaine8946 Před 2 lety +47

    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
      @melaniejean85 Před 2 lety +3

      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
    @allenk6808 Před 2 lety +71

    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
      @paulsmodels Před rokem

      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
      @KalujaFlizck Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @pamelasosin8228
    @pamelasosin8228 Před 2 lety +37

    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
      @taramiller3236 Před rokem

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

    • @JamieZubairi
      @JamieZubairi Před rokem +1

      @@taramiller3236 the aneurysm happened. The grandchildren visit often

    • @KalujaFlizck
      @KalujaFlizck Před 9 měsíci

      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.

  • @TheAtticradio
    @TheAtticradio Před 2 lety +27

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

  • @bbrotherton6345
    @bbrotherton6345 Před 2 lety +35

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

    • @r.p.mcmurphy6623
      @r.p.mcmurphy6623 Před 2 lety +5

      Two nations!

    • @fairygodmomma2313
      @fairygodmomma2313 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @bbrotherton6345
      @bbrotherton6345 Před 2 lety +1

      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
      @fairygodmomma2313 Před 2 lety

      @@bbrotherton6345 bully

    • @fairygodmomma2313
      @fairygodmomma2313 Před 2 lety

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

  • @lattetatheresa5267
    @lattetatheresa5267 Před 2 lety +13

    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!

  • @tracycameron2580
    @tracycameron2580 Před 2 lety +22

    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.

  • @williamreaves3780
    @williamreaves3780 Před 2 lety +8

    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

  • @garygoodman1574
    @garygoodman1574 Před 2 lety +34

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

  • @jeremyreagan9085
    @jeremyreagan9085 Před 2 lety +13

    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.

  • @sandragibbs5667
    @sandragibbs5667 Před 2 lety +58

    She was a big influence in my teenage years. ❤️

  • @sheilacrabtree5993
    @sheilacrabtree5993 Před 2 lety +14

    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
      @janrumaks3024 Před 2 lety

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

  • @SooziinCa
    @SooziinCa Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @jeanthomson2820
    @jeanthomson2820 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @63Baggies
    @63Baggies Před 2 lety +31

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

    • @YewtBoot
      @YewtBoot Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @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.

  • @laraoneal7284
    @laraoneal7284 Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @janina8559
    @janina8559 Před 2 lety +11

    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
      @TheSanityMachine33 Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @leesashriber5097
    @leesashriber5097 Před 2 lety +25

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

  • @roberthurley6860
    @roberthurley6860 Před 2 lety +17

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

  • @sheilaewall4426
    @sheilaewall4426 Před 2 lety +13

    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

  • @marciamcmahonmastroddi8304
    @marciamcmahonmastroddi8304 Před 2 lety +10

    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!

  • @kellyneese5216
    @kellyneese5216 Před 2 lety +10

    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.

  • @AMAZ0NGIRL
    @AMAZ0NGIRL Před 2 lety +16

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

  • @moniquelegarda1842
    @moniquelegarda1842 Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @cjjones258
    @cjjones258 Před 2 lety +10

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

    • @tonym994
      @tonym994 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @heatherloffelmann3547
    @heatherloffelmann3547 Před 5 měsíci +2

    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
      @kristinehatkinson7323 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @pedenmk
    @pedenmk Před 2 lety +17

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

  • @RickarooCarew
    @RickarooCarew Před 2 lety +6

    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
      @RickarooCarew Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @rhondaholland719
    @rhondaholland719 Před 2 lety +10

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

  • @user-ok9ft1iv4x
    @user-ok9ft1iv4x Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @elsonck2523
    @elsonck2523 Před 2 lety +8

    "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.

  • @ganymeade5151
    @ganymeade5151 Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @danielriccardi6408
    @danielriccardi6408 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @johnadams5489
    @johnadams5489 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @danielagioseffi579
    @danielagioseffi579 Před 2 lety +3

    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.

  • @keewatin427
    @keewatin427 Před 2 lety +49

    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
      @lwells3937 Před 2 lety +3

      Not bad for being a polio survivor

    • @lauralangstaff3388
      @lauralangstaff3388 Před 2 lety +5

      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.

  • @stevemartin4249
    @stevemartin4249 Před 2 lety +5

    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
      @r.p.mcmurphy6623 Před 2 lety

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

  • @gillraven-pipes4930
    @gillraven-pipes4930 Před 2 lety +4

    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!

  • @Soulpainterlondon
    @Soulpainterlondon Před 5 měsíci

    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....

  • @sandramariesolander
    @sandramariesolander Před rokem +3

    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. ❤️🥰

  • @lianefehrle9921
    @lianefehrle9921 Před 2 lety +17

    She has a beautiful voice.

  • @barbaratea4701
    @barbaratea4701 Před 2 lety +2

    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❤️

  • @donk.5730
    @donk.5730 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @meyerj75
    @meyerj75 Před 2 lety +9

    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
      @meyerj75 Před 2 lety

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

  • @jonathanwobesky9507
    @jonathanwobesky9507 Před 2 lety +26

    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?"

  • @cqtaylor
    @cqtaylor Před 2 lety +9

    Great video! Joni's a remarkable musician.

  • @jeffreywalker4133
    @jeffreywalker4133 Před 2 lety +7

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

    • @onemoremisfit
      @onemoremisfit Před 2 lety +6

      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
      @wirlypearl6785 Před 2 lety +2

      She did quit in 2015 after her aneurism

    • @onemoremisfit
      @onemoremisfit Před 2 lety

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

  • @capoislamort100
    @capoislamort100 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @mikedonnarumma5337
    @mikedonnarumma5337 Před 2 lety +5

    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,

  • @Chesterton7
    @Chesterton7 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing backstory for her music. Thanks for posting

  • @lwells3937
    @lwells3937 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @phillacey878
    @phillacey878 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @MrJbaker7
    @MrJbaker7 Před 2 lety +4

    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
      @bobbauldock3846 Před rokem

      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.

  • @janemerrittmckenna2386
    @janemerrittmckenna2386 Před 2 lety +2

    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!❤❤

  • @RianShafer
    @RianShafer Před 2 lety +37

    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
      @leeallred1337 Před 2 lety +9

      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
      @garylefevers Před 2 lety +4

      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.

  • @rvegas81
    @rvegas81 Před 2 lety +7

    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.

  • @maggieboo8142
    @maggieboo8142 Před 2 lety +2

    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 🇬🇧💞

  • @cleonawallace376
    @cleonawallace376 Před 2 lety +25

    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
      @sherbear8286 Před 2 lety +8

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

    • @mikemiller659
      @mikemiller659 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @jakelindsay268
      @jakelindsay268 Před 2 lety +7

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

    • @justaguy2365
      @justaguy2365 Před 2 lety +3

      @@mikemiller659 you live under a rock?

    • @markjohnson1020
      @markjohnson1020 Před 2 lety

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

  • @marieavela6627
    @marieavela6627 Před 2 lety +1

    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~~~

  • @Cindyscrossstitch
    @Cindyscrossstitch Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @keariewashburn4680
    @keariewashburn4680 Před 2 lety

    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 😊💗

  • @deweyrobinson5639
    @deweyrobinson5639 Před 2 lety +9

    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.

  • @tonym994
    @tonym994 Před 2 lety +5

    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
      @tonym994 Před 2 lety

      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
      @colinmcnab6145 Před 2 lety

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

    • @tonym994
      @tonym994 Před 2 lety

      @@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
      @Waltzenfree Před 2 lety

      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
      @tonym994 Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @davidcook7887
    @davidcook7887 Před 2 lety +4

    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.

  • @olgierdogden4742
    @olgierdogden4742 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @goodholy1
    @goodholy1 Před 2 lety

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

  • @wilmaholmes9398
    @wilmaholmes9398 Před 2 lety +7

    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!

  • @Phil72099
    @Phil72099 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @ZeFroz3n0ne907
    @ZeFroz3n0ne907 Před 2 lety +7

    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
      @leannaloomer6090 Před 2 lety +2

      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
      @ZeFroz3n0ne907 Před rokem

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

  • @michaelrobinson2651
    @michaelrobinson2651 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @InterdimensionalWiz
    @InterdimensionalWiz Před 2 lety

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

  • @lilithrogers5204
    @lilithrogers5204 Před 2 lety +3

    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!!

  • @rodsnyder7585
    @rodsnyder7585 Před 2 lety +7

    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!

  • @gplunk
    @gplunk Před rokem

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

  • @pakababy3710
    @pakababy3710 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @karenwargo7696
    @karenwargo7696 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @johnjennings9693
    @johnjennings9693 Před rokem

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

  • @allahalibaba9063
    @allahalibaba9063 Před 2 lety +2

    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...

  • @TarBabyJim
    @TarBabyJim Před 2 lety +8

    One of my fave singer songwriters, Melanie Safka is the other.

    • @garypeatling7927
      @garypeatling7927 Před 2 lety

      Only the lucky few can hear melanie some of her songs pure genius mixed with that voice magic , but Joni has probably 50 genius songs no one else can manage 10

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 Před 2 lety +6

    It sickens me, Ghomeshi's evil grin. Joni Mitchell shaped the lives of many women and sh brought incredible music to the world.

  • @johnnytoobad7785
    @johnnytoobad7785 Před 2 lety +6

    I believe most of her best work developed after she left the "Laurel Canyon" scene and collaborated with Jaco Pastorious. I still have my "Court & Spark" LP from 1973 but seem to listen to the "Mingus" LP more.

    • @bigstick5278
      @bigstick5278 Před 2 lety +1

      I find Hissing of Summer Lawns has some fantastic layout of lyrics and a bunch of talented artistry..
      For me Wild things run fast and Dog Eat Dog, Sucked...

    • @TurdNip-hm1lc
      @TurdNip-hm1lc Před 2 lety +1

      @@bigstick5278 I have to say my favorite album is Hejira, but Wild things run fast in my opinion is a fun album, some of the songs are actually very beautiful!

  • @johnjacobs-dp9qi
    @johnjacobs-dp9qi Před 2 měsíci

    Joni Mitchell is the most perfect example of an Angel I've ever seen. God gave us the Woman of Heart and Mind. I am thankful to the both of them.

  • @sandralindberg8548
    @sandralindberg8548 Před 2 lety

    AMAZING

  • @rhondaleahobrien3988
    @rhondaleahobrien3988 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @GGT950
    @GGT950 Před 2 lety +5

    I had a friend who had Morgellans. It’s real. It’s not funny. It’s not physiological & it attacks all the organs & you die from organ failure. RIP Bob

  • @underthetornado
    @underthetornado Před 5 měsíci

    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❤

  • @MaidMarion29
    @MaidMarion29 Před 2 lety

    You are a gem Joni. A true artist with a truly Canadian flair and heart. Luv u forever.

  • @bobm2331
    @bobm2331 Před 5 měsíci

    Well done.

  • @camgibb59
    @camgibb59 Před 2 lety

    Thanks! High 5 to you and Joni :-)