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"Free Man in Paris" is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter #JoniMitchell. It appeared on her 1974 album #CourtAndSpark, as well as her 1980 live album #ShadowsAndLight. It is ranked No. 470 on #RollingStone's list of the #500GreatestSongsOfAllTime.
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"Free Man in Paris" is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter #JoniMitchell. It appeared on her 1974 album #CourtAndSpark, as well as her 1980 live album #ShadowsAndLight. It is ranked No. 470 on #RollingStone's list of the #500GreatestSongsOfAllTime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW_IS-DPZ1E -
Big Yellow Taxi 🇨🇦
#JoniMitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2595abcvh2M -
Big Yellow Taxi 🇨🇦
#JoniMitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2595abcvh2M -
Last night's visit with the parents:
Our admiration for musicians who have lived a long life and have been making music the whole time &mentoring younger artists. Namely, Joni Mitchell (83 y.o.) and Willie Nelson (93 y.o.).
I had sent them this fantastic episode of the podcast Strong Songs about Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now, which showcased 4 different recorded versions that span her whole musical career. We all found it moving.
I mentioned another that I'd put Prince in this category, though sadly he died young (57). He mentored many artists, mostly black women. He also wrote a lot of songs for other artists.
My parents said they know hardly anything about Prince. "we should check out some of his music."
It's a little outside their wheelhouse music-wise but I've had fun this morning listening to Prince and picking a few songs to add to their playlist.
I have a "Songs For Mom And Dad" playlist on Spotify that I curate just to share music with them.
I went with songs that leaned more into the funk/R&B/soul genres and not too synth-heavy. They are not big on electronic instrumentation.
Oh, the podcast, if you like Joni Mitchell, I highly recommend
https://strongsongspodcast.com/blogs/episodes/s08e03-both-sides-now-by-joni-mitchell
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Last night's visit with the parents:
Our admiration for musicians who have lived a long life and have been making music the whole time &mentoring younger artists. Namely, Joni Mitchell (83 y.o.) and Willie Nelson (93 y.o.).
I had sent them this fantastic episode of the podcast Strong Songs about Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now, which showcased 4 different recorded versions that span her whole musical career. We all found it moving.
I mentioned another that I'd put Prince in this category, though sadly he died young (57). He mentored many artists, mostly black women. He also wrote a lot of songs for other artists.
My parents said they know hardly anything about Prince. "we should check out some of his music."
It's a little outside their wheelhouse music-wise but I've had fun this morning listening to Prince and picking a few songs to add to their playlist.
I have a "Songs For Mom And Dad" playlist on Spotify that I curate just to share music with them.
I went with songs that leaned more into the funk/R&B/soul genres and not too synth-heavy. They are not big on electronic instrumentation.
Oh, the podcast, if you like Joni Mitchell, I highly recommend
https://strongsongspodcast.com/blogs/episodes/s08e03-both-sides-now-by-joni-mitchell
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“Polio swept through #Winnipeg in the early ’50s. Neil had it and I did too. So did my brothers. We all had it at the same time. But Neil was always very focused. It didn’t matter what obstacle was there, he overcame it. I felt the same.
Neil and I were among a bunch of teenage guys who were learning how to play guitar and starting #bands in Winnipeg. Every Sunday, there was a #RadioShow called Hello Britain, where they’d play all the top hits from #England. It might be #ShaneFenton And The Fentones or Cliff Richard And #TheShadows. Then it was just The Shadows or #TheOutlaws. We copied all this stuff and played it on stage.
We’d get the bus to the community centre and Neil would be there with #TheSquires. We’d stay there all night and watch them. I was pretty amazed when he started playing the folk clubs on his own. He radically changes his mind and his direction, to the shock of everyone. But then, he’s done this all his life. I used to go the #Riverboat [Coffee House] in #Toronto all the time. I saw #GordonLightfoot, #JoniMitchell and Ramblin’ #JackElliott. It was quite fantastic. I saw Neil many times there, just acoustic. I’d think, ‘Yeah, he can do it. He can be a folk singer.’
When I left in ’65 to tour the States with #TheGuessWho I sent a note back to Neil, saying, “You gotta get out of town. This is where you really get appreciated.” So he left and went to #ThunderBay, then #FortWilliam, and met #StephenStills. Then – boom – he started #BuffaloSpringfield.”
Randy Bachman telling Neil Young to, ‘get out of town’.
#ThArchives / #RandyBachman / #Canada / #rock / #RockMusic
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“Polio swept through #Winnipeg in the early ’50s. Neil had it and I did too. So did my brothers. We all had it at the same time. But Neil was always very focused. It didn’t matter what obstacle was there, he overcame it. I felt the same.
Neil and I were among a bunch of teenage guys who were learning how to play guitar and starting #bands in Winnipeg. Every Sunday, there was a #RadioShow called Hello Britain, where they’d play all the top hits from #England. It might be #ShaneFenton And The Fentones or Cliff Richard And #TheShadows. Then it was just The Shadows or #TheOutlaws. We copied all this stuff and played it on stage.
We’d get the bus to the community centre and Neil would be there with #TheSquires. We’d stay there all night and watch them. I was pretty amazed when he started playing the folk clubs on his own. He radically changes his mind and his direction, to the shock of everyone. But then, he’s done this all his life. I used to go the #Riverboat [Coffee House] in #Toronto all the time. I saw #GordonLightfoot, #JoniMitchell and Ramblin’ #JackElliott. It was quite fantastic. I saw Neil many times there, just acoustic. I’d think, ‘Yeah, he can do it. He can be a folk singer.’
When I left in ’65 to tour the States with #TheGuessWho I sent a note back to Neil, saying, “You gotta get out of town. This is where you really get appreciated.” So he left and went to #ThunderBay, then #FortWilliam, and met #StephenStills. Then – boom – he started #BuffaloSpringfield.”
Randy Bachman telling Neil Young to, ‘get out of town’.
#ThArchives / #RandyBachman / #Canada / #rock / #RockMusic
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Both Sides, Now 🇨🇦
#JoniMitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxiluPSmAF8 -
Both Sides, Now 🇨🇦
#JoniMitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxiluPSmAF8 -
Catch me live with my #12string and my #harmonicas this coming Sunday 10am-noon at Just Bob in NE Portland Oregon #originalsongs and #coversongs of #thebeatles #janisjoplin #woodyguthrie #bobdylan #warrenzevon #jonimitchell #arloguthrie #donovan #vanmorrison and more!
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Catch me live with my #12string and my #harmonicas this coming Sunday 10am-noon at Just Bob in NE Portland Oregon #originalsongs and #coversongs of #thebeatles #janisjoplin #woodyguthrie #bobdylan #warrenzevon #jonimitchell #arloguthrie #donovan #vanmorrison and more!
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On August 1st, 1969: Three-day Atlantic City Pop Festival opens at the Atlantic City Race Course in Hamilton Township, New Jersey; performers include Procol Harum, #JoniMitchell, Chicago, Santana, #LittleRichard, Booker T and the MG's, Sir Douglas Quintet, #JanisJoplin, Jefferson Airplane, #BBKing, The Byrds, #CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Tim Buckley, Hugh Masekela, #DrJohn, and The Mothers of Invention; attendance is estimated at 110,000.
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On August 1st, 1969: Three-day Atlantic City Pop Festival opens at the Atlantic City Race Course in Hamilton Township, New Jersey; performers include Procol Harum, #JoniMitchell, Chicago, Santana, #LittleRichard, Booker T and the MG's, Sir Douglas Quintet, #JanisJoplin, Jefferson Airplane, #BBKing, The Byrds, #CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Tim Buckley, Hugh Masekela, #DrJohn, and The Mothers of Invention; attendance is estimated at 110,000.
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Car on a Hill, Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell at her best. Love this album.
🎵 I've been sitting up waiting for my sugar to show
I've been listening to the sirens and the radio
He said he'd be over three hours ago
I've been waiting for his car on the hill
He makes friends easy
He's not like me
I watch for judgement anxiously
Now where in the city can that boy be
Waiting for a car
Climbing
Climbing
Climbing the hill 🎵 -
Car on a Hill, Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell at her best. Love this album.
🎵 I've been sitting up waiting for my sugar to show
I've been listening to the sirens and the radio
He said he'd be over three hours ago
I've been waiting for his car on the hill
He makes friends easy
He's not like me
I watch for judgement anxiously
Now where in the city can that boy be
Waiting for a car
Climbing
Climbing
Climbing the hill 🎵 -
Big Yellow Taxi 👩🏼
#JoniMitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94bdMSCdw20 -
Big Yellow Taxi 👩🏼
#JoniMitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94bdMSCdw20 -
On July 24th, 2022: Singer-songwriter icon #JoniMitchell makes a surprise concert appearance, joining Brandi Carlile at Newport Folk Festival in Mitchell's first public performance in 19 years.
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On July 24th, 2022: Singer-songwriter icon #JoniMitchell makes a surprise concert appearance, joining Brandi Carlile at Newport Folk Festival in Mitchell's first public performance in 19 years.
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Free Man in Paris 👨❤️💋👨
#JoniMitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAWXMrf9yLY -
Free Man in Paris 👨❤️💋👨
#JoniMitchell
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You don't have to be a Joni Mitchell fan to enjoy clouds but it does improve them
#music #joni #cancon #jonimitchell #folk #hejira #hissingofsummerlawns -
You don't have to be a Joni Mitchell fan to enjoy clouds but it does improve them
#music #joni #cancon #jonimitchell #folk #hejira #hissingofsummerlawns -
Both Sides, Now 🎸
#JoniMitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cBf0olE9Yc -
Both Sides, Now 🎸
#JoniMitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cBf0olE9Yc -
On 21 July 1990: #PinkFloyd's "The Wall" is performed where the Berlin Wall once stood in a charity concert led by #RogerWaters, with guests #CyndiLauper, #JoniMitchell, The Scorpions, Sinéad O'Connor, #BryanAdams, The Band, #VanMorrison, The Hooters, and others.
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On 21 July 1990: #PinkFloyd's "The Wall" is performed where the Berlin Wall once stood in a charity concert led by #RogerWaters, with guests #CyndiLauper, #JoniMitchell, The Scorpions, Sinéad O'Connor, #BryanAdams, The Band, #VanMorrison, The Hooters, and others.
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I Shall Be Released
Mama Cass Elliot (The Mamas & the Papas), Mary Travers (Peter Paul & Mary), + Joni Mitchell teamed up on "The Mama Cass Television Program" to sing a version of Bob Dylan's song. The program taped on January 18 + broadcast on June 26, 1969.
#mamacass #marytravers #jonimitchell #ishallbereleased #casselliot #thesixties #sixtiesmusic #the60s #music
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I Shall Be Released
Mama Cass Elliot (The Mamas & the Papas), Mary Travers (Peter Paul & Mary), + Joni Mitchell teamed up on "The Mama Cass Television Program" to sing a version of Bob Dylan's song. The program taped on January 18 + broadcast on June 26, 1969.
#mamacass #marytravers #jonimitchell #ishallbereleased #casselliot #thesixties #sixtiesmusic #the60s #music
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I Have Discovered The Final Frontier In Baseball Tinkering
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #CraigCharles
Joni Mitchell:
🎵 Free Man In Parishttps://timharding.bandcamp.com/track/05-free-man-in-paris-joni-mitchell
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #CraigCharles
Joni Mitchell:
🎵 Free Man In Parishttps://timharding.bandcamp.com/track/05-free-man-in-paris-joni-mitchell
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Joni Mitchell: A Canadian Songbird 🎶
Joni Mitchell, born in Fort Macleod, Alberta, is one of Canada's most influential songwriters and musicians. From 'Big Yellow Taxi' to 'Both Sides, Now,' her introspective lyrics and unique vocal style have captivated audiences for decades. A true Canadian icon! 🇨🇦 Explore her discography! 🇨🇦 #Canada #JoniMitchell #CanadianMusic #Songwriter
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Joni Mitchell: A Canadian Songbird 🎶
Joni Mitchell, born in Fort Macleod, Alberta, is one of Canada's most influential songwriters and musicians. From 'Big Yellow Taxi' to 'Both Sides, Now,' her introspective lyrics and unique vocal style have captivated audiences for decades. A true Canadian icon! 🇨🇦 Explore her discography! 🇨🇦 #Canada #JoniMitchell #CanadianMusic #Songwriter
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Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell on Touring Together and Summer Nights Devoted to ‘Forgetting Madness and Being Part of Something Beautiful’
#Variety #News #AllisonRussell #JoniMitchell #LilithFair #SarahMcLachlanhttps://variety.com/2026/music/news/sarah-mclachlan-tour-allison-russell-joint-interview-1236806144/
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Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell on Touring Together and Summer Nights Devoted to ‘Forgetting Madness and Being Part of Something Beautiful’
#Variety #News #AllisonRussell #JoniMitchell #LilithFair #SarahMcLachlanhttps://variety.com/2026/music/news/sarah-mclachlan-tour-allison-russell-joint-interview-1236806144/
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In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing
About the dark times.
– #bertoltBrecht Motto / Svendborg Poems, (1939)Magdalen Laundry - Mary Coughlan (1992)
https://genius.com/Mary-coughlan-magdalen-laundry-lyrics
#MaryCoughlanThe Magdalene Laundries (Joni Mitchell 1994)
https://jonimitchell.com/music/song.cfm?id=150
#JoniMitchell
Cover of JM’s ML song Christie Moore
https://www.christymoore.com/magdalene-launderies/
#ChristieMooreMAGDALEN LAUNDRY Frances Black
(2003 Don Mescall)
https://www.frances-black.net/song.php?id=1126
#FrancesBlack -
In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing
About the dark times.
– #bertoltBrecht Motto / Svendborg Poems, (1939)Magdalen Laundry - Mary Coughlan (1992)
https://genius.com/Mary-coughlan-magdalen-laundry-lyrics
#MaryCoughlanThe Magdalene Laundries (Joni Mitchell 1994)
https://jonimitchell.com/music/song.cfm?id=150
#JoniMitchell
Cover of JM’s ML song Christie Moore
https://www.christymoore.com/magdalene-launderies/
#ChristieMooreMAGDALEN LAUNDRY Frances Black
(2003 Don Mescall)
https://www.frances-black.net/song.php?id=1126
#FrancesBlack -
In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing
About the dark times.
– Bertolt Brecht, Motto / Svendborg Poems, 1939 -
In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing
About the dark times.
– Bertolt Brecht, Motto / Svendborg Poems, 1939 -
Thanks to #NPR’s "The albums and songs of 2026 that we love the most (so far),” we discovered Sandy Emory Lawrence's song, performed by Amy Grant, "The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm).” https://youtu.be/jAl05lQm4nQ?si=5NsRZcUzeFNXAuWe (https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/duck-player)
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5876555/best-albums-songs-2026-so-far
“Unrest is the invitation to say, ‘What do I have control over, and what choices can I make in the world we live in?’ We have so much #power and influence in our own lives.” — Amy Grant in a 2026 interview
#TheSixthOfJanuary #Jan6 #January6 #WhatsGoingOn #Imagine #Woodstock #MarvinGaye #JohnLennon #JoniMitchell
#250th #America250 #USA #IndependenceDay #PeoplePower #songwriting #musicians #AmyGrant #SandyEmoryLawrence
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Thanks to #NPR’s "The albums and songs of 2026 that we love the most (so far),” we discovered Sandy Emory Lawrence's song, performed by Amy Grant, "The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm).” https://youtu.be/jAl05lQm4nQ?si=5NsRZcUzeFNXAuWe (https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/duck-player)
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5876555/best-albums-songs-2026-so-far
“Unrest is the invitation to say, ‘What do I have control over, and what choices can I make in the world we live in?’ We have so much #power and influence in our own lives.” — Amy Grant in a 2026 interview
#TheSixthOfJanuary #Jan6 #January6 #WhatsGoingOn #Imagine #Woodstock #MarvinGaye #JohnLennon #JoniMitchell
#250th #America250 #USA #IndependenceDay #PeoplePower #songwriting #musicians #AmyGrant #SandyEmoryLawrence
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #6MusicArtistInResidence
Joni Mitchell:
🎵 Help Me -
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #6MusicArtistInResidence
Joni Mitchell:
🎵 Help Me -
Ted Tocks Covers
Happy Canada Day!
The Top Ten Posts featuring Canadian artists and some bonus songs. Enjoy some quality music from #thetragicallyhip #buffysaintemarie #jonimitchell #stanrogers #gordonlightfoot #5440 and #Rush plus a whole lot more.
Have a grateful day!
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Ted Tocks Covers
Happy Canada Day!
The Top Ten Posts featuring Canadian artists and some bonus songs. Enjoy some quality music from #thetragicallyhip #buffysaintemarie #jonimitchell #stanrogers #gordonlightfoot #5440 and #Rush plus a whole lot more.
Have a grateful day!
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"Big Yellow Taxi" is a song written, composed, and originally recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter #JoniMitchell in 1970, and originally released on her third album, #LadiesOfTheCanyon (1970). Released in April 1970 by #RepriseRecords, the single was a hit in her native Canada (No. 15) as well as Australia (No. 6) and on the #UKSinglesChart (No. 11). It only reached No. 67 on the US #Billboard Hot 100 in 1970.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiJWwWP1g7w -
"Big Yellow Taxi" is a song written, composed, and originally recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter #JoniMitchell in 1970, and originally released on her third album, #LadiesOfTheCanyon (1970). Released in April 1970 by #RepriseRecords, the single was a hit in her native Canada (No. 15) as well as Australia (No. 6) and on the #UKSinglesChart (No. 11). It only reached No. 67 on the US #Billboard Hot 100 in 1970.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiJWwWP1g7w
