A focus of my research on Joni Mitchell over the last couple of years has been her early unreleased songs. The series of performances in recordings and videos during what I call her "cafe days" are priceless. On some of the episodes of Canadian music show "Let's Sing Out" her name is still Joni Anderson. OpenCulture.com recently presented all of her performances on Let's Sing Out in one youtube video. You can see the accompanying article here. Enjoy this amazing video!! At barely 22 years of age, it is quite amazing how accomplished she is, not only in her musicianship, but the quality of her songwriting.
Songs included:
October 4, 1965
I Was Born To Take The Highway
Blow Away The Morning Dew with host, Oscar Brand (traditional song)
Favorite Color
Me and My Uncle (written by John Phillips)
October 24, 1966
Just Like Me
Urge for Going
Night In The City
Blue on Blue
Get Together, with the Allen-Ward Trio (written by Dino Valente)
Prithee, Pretty Maiden with Oscar Brand (written by Gilbert and Sullivan)
Enjoy!! Sue
October 4, 1965
I Was Born To Take The Highway
Blow Away The Morning Dew with host, Oscar Brand (traditional song)
Favorite Color
Me and My Uncle (written by John Phillips)
October 24, 1966
Just Like Me
Urge for Going
Night In The City
Blue on Blue
Get Together, with the Allen-Ward Trio (written by Dino Valente)
Prithee, Pretty Maiden with Oscar Brand (written by Gilbert and Sullivan)
Enjoy!! Sue
Glad to hear some rare Joni Mitchell. Must be the earliest recording of 'Urge for Going.' Thanks for this!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome!! You are probably right about UFG!!
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