Like Beethoven, who – as Leonard Bernstein revealed in a 1954 television broadcast – grappled with a variety of unsatisfying approaches to the beginning of his Fifth Symphony, until he settled on the iteration that was “right as rain,” Joni herself struggled with the lyrics to this verse.
Thanks so much for the article share, Gunflint, and for the gift link!
Fascinating to read how Joni's "Blue" touched lives in so many ways: including for those she sang about (like Graham Nash and James Taylor), those who helped create it (including Taylor, once again), and those who had a career epiphany on hearing it (like Rosanne Cash). And even at least one talented artist who (thankfully) is still alive today, in part due to that very album (Chaka Khan).
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/06/20/arts/music/joni-mitchell-blue.html?unlocked_article_code=1.y00.OlR3.t1Aw5m4krFHP&smid=url-share
What a life.
Thanks so much for the article share, Gunflint, and for the gift link!
Fascinating to read how Joni's "Blue" touched lives in so many ways: including for those she sang about (like Graham Nash and James Taylor), those who helped create it (including Taylor, once again), and those who had a career epiphany on hearing it (like Rosanne Cash). And even at least one talented artist who (thankfully) is still alive today, in part due to that very album (Chaka Khan).
My wife and I love the album and still spin it with vinyl. :)