My favorite part is when she says, "I heard his refrain as the signal changed" meaning she passed him by like all the rest of us. So human and so brilliant!!!
This is one of my favorite Joni Mitchell songs, she just really puts a piece of herself out there and even portrays the shame she felt for not stopping for a moment. Any of us who have known musicians know that the best don't always make it, the opportunity just never materializes. Even some who "made it" never made it to the extent that they should have (I cite Jeff Beck as one of these). Joni had plenty of fame but now, sadly few people know her music and her outstanding poetry. She is such an important figure in music history, but I fear that she will too soon be forgotten all together. Just a little bit of clarinet in the song because she would only hear a bit of his music each day in passing, so that is what we get in the song. Nothing in Joni's songs happens without thought and purpose, she is a musical genius. Thank you for this reaction.
From Joni's 3rd album, "Ladies of the Canyon" from 1970. It's written about a blind clarinet player that Joni would pass everyday on the streets of New York, and she was comparing her life to his. It caused some controversy as when found the clarinet player didn't appreciate her writing about him but would appreciated being hired to play instead. Beautiful piano,strings, clarinet and vocals by Joni make this an amazing listen. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Michael. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Always got to me this song. Used to so amaze me when people walked past a busker without acknowledging them at all. Even to simply play music on the streets takes such a lot of practice and there are some beautiful souls out there playing their instruments. Harri, I could listen to you any day.
Hi Harri, no one writes better lyrics than Joni Mitchell. The song reminds me of some TH-cam videos I have watched of people nicely playing a free-access piano at an airport w/ people rushing by, oblivious..
Harri you’re so wonderful! And not just because you love Joni and RLJ ( Rickie Lee Jones) but you just make me happy. Those ladies are poets with Jazz soul
In August of 1970 Joni Mitchell did a televised concert for the BBC in London, you can watch the full show on TH-cam. One of her best songs “Cactus Tree” is in it, and well worth reacting to. What made her so great was she did almost everything herself. She played guitar and piano extremely well, she wrote her own music, she wrote her own lyrics, she did the paintings and artwork that appeared on her albums, she picked the musicians she wanted to play with.
I really enjoy your reactions. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. You obviously are a very talented musician and know what you are talking about. More Joni M. and Billy Joel please. Keep up the great channel.
Michael, I really enjoyed this submission and performance by Joni Mitchell. For anyone interested in discovering more about Joni's incredibly talented career and contributions to music, it would be a venture worth pursuing. Joni is often overlooked as one of the most influential singers and songwriters since her emergence in the 60s. Excellent review, Harri!
Malka Moran's book ' Joni Mitchell in her own words' is great source for backstory on much of her work. She is very smart and engaging in her off-the-cuff conversation mode.
Apparently it did happen. In fact, Joni is reputed to have told the tale that she heard this guy at the corner of W 8th St and 6th Ave in Greenwich Village, New York
I had albums, cassettes, now CDs & I re-listen often. Sometimes I have an ugly cry at a song I've 'heard' for years due to a fresh struggle through a hard life lesson. Joni had mapped it out in 1972 or 1976 but I didn't have the life experience to appreciate it then. Then theres the music. That's where i first heard Jaco Pastorius & Wayne Shorter & Pat Metheny which led to further explorations. Last week I gave Turbulent Indigo several listens, esp the title song featuring the impeccable Wayne Shorter (RIP)
She certainly plays 'that piano'. It was a big surprise when this album came out, as until then very few fans knew that Joni even played the piano, as all her gigs featured her on guitar or dulcimer. Great live verrsion when Joni played at the BBC in 1970, and did some UK dates, including the IOW festival. th-cam.com/video/LaOSbBcPlfY/w-d-xo.html
Great song, but I think 'Case of You' is my favorite of the Joni songs you've done. My favorites overall are 'Songs to aging children come', and 'Song to a seagull'. 'River' is also awesome, nice at Xmas time!
Of course there is the true story of Jascha Heifetz playing the violin in the New York subway and no one recognized him and payed him little attention.
I love Joni Mitchell's music but on occasion she hits a high note that to my untrained ear sounds off-key. An example of this is at the end of this song. Now, after Harri's comment that he was disappointed that in her lyrics she decided not to join the musician, i am wondering if the "off-key" note she sang was meant to convey her missed chance at harmony.
Apparently it did happen. In fact, Joni is reputed to have told the tale that she heard this guy at the corner of W 8th St and 6th Ave in Greenwich Village, New York
Apparently it did happen. In fact, Joni is reputed to have told the tale that she heard this guy at the corner of W 8th St and 6th Ave in Greenwich Village, New York
Almost all of Joni's songs really happened -- she's quite literal. So much emotion, yet not one bit of emo / melodrama / sentimentality.
She paints beautiful images. I'm glad you played this version, the clarinet at the end is the perfect final brush stroke
My favorite part is when she says, "I heard his refrain as the signal changed" meaning she passed him by like all the rest of us. So human and so brilliant!!!
Joni Mitchell is definitely a legend, great singer songwriter and musician
This is one of my favorite Joni Mitchell songs, she just really puts a piece of herself out there and even portrays the shame she felt for not stopping for a moment. Any of us who have known musicians know that the best don't always make it, the opportunity just never materializes. Even some who "made it" never made it to the extent that they should have (I cite Jeff Beck as one of these). Joni had plenty of fame but now, sadly few people know her music and her outstanding poetry. She is such an important figure in music history, but I fear that she will too soon be forgotten all together. Just a little bit of clarinet in the song because she would only hear a bit of his music each day in passing, so that is what we get in the song. Nothing in Joni's songs happens without thought and purpose, she is a musical genius. Thank you for this reaction.
From Joni's 3rd album, "Ladies of the Canyon" from 1970. It's written about a blind clarinet player that Joni would pass everyday on the streets of New York, and she was comparing her life to his. It caused some controversy as when found the clarinet player didn't appreciate her writing about him but would appreciated being hired to play instead.
Beautiful piano,strings, clarinet and vocals by Joni make this an amazing listen. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Michael. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Did she give him the opportunity to play on stage with her in a show
@@johnthegreek5836 I highly doubt it
Hi Mary, Thank you for your insight; it's always a pleasure to hear from you! - Brooklyn Mike
Cheers from the States, your comments always reveal that you are a real nice person.
@@roadwary Thank you. 😊 That's a lovely compliment. 👍✌️🇺🇲🎶🇨🇦
Joni plays a lovely piano.
Thanks. I thought I was the only one who absolutely loves this song. 💗💗💗
Oh no. You're not alone.
One of the most haunting songs of the rock era.
"Now she's rich and famous and been to all these beautiful places" .. very poetic analysis Harri 👍
Beautiful choice. Joni is always a joy to listen to. Thank you.
Joni, dovrebbe essere proclamata patrimonio mondiale della musica, se possibile.
Always got to me this song. Used to so amaze me when people walked past a busker without acknowledging them at all. Even to simply play music on the streets takes such a lot of practice and there are some beautiful souls out there playing their instruments. Harri, I could listen to you any day.
One of the most beautiful songs ever
So true.
Excellent live version on the album "Miles of Aisles".
Hi Harri, no one writes better lyrics than Joni Mitchell. The song reminds me of some TH-cam videos I have watched of people nicely playing a free-access piano at an airport w/ people rushing by, oblivious..
Harri you’re so wonderful! And not just because you love Joni and RLJ ( Rickie Lee Jones) but you just make me happy. Those ladies are poets with Jazz soul
In August of 1970 Joni Mitchell did a televised concert for the BBC in London, you can watch the full show on TH-cam. One of her best songs “Cactus Tree” is in it, and well worth reacting to.
What made her so great was she did almost everything herself. She played guitar and piano extremely well, she wrote her own music, she wrote her own lyrics, she did the paintings and artwork that appeared on her albums, she picked the musicians she wanted to play with.
Hi Harri, As always, thank you for doing my request. Yes, we musicians can especially feel the meaning of this song. - Brooklyn Mike
Check out “For The Roses” You’ll enjoy it I think.
there is film from 1970 0r 71 at the bbc with her singing this live with her playing the piano, faultless performance
I really enjoy your reactions. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. You obviously are a very talented musician and know what you are talking about. More Joni M. and Billy Joel please. Keep up the great channel.
David Crosby and the Byrds do a nice version of this on their 1973 reunion album.
David also covered it on his last solo album For Free, as a duet with the wonderful Sarah Jarosz.
Michael, I really enjoyed this submission and performance by Joni Mitchell. For anyone interested in discovering more about Joni's incredibly talented career and contributions to music, it would be a venture worth pursuing. Joni is often overlooked as one of the most influential singers and songwriters since her emergence in the 60s. Excellent review, Harri!
Loved your reaction. Joni is the best! And that is Joni playing her beautiful style on the keys.
Malka Moran's book ' Joni Mitchell in her own words' is great source for backstory on much of her work. She is very smart and engaging in her off-the-cuff conversation mode.
I love the piano in this- has an old timey Western Saloon vibe
There’s a great performance of her doing this at the Isle of Wight festival. Somehow Joni created dozens of songs one more beautiful than the next.
Apparently it did happen. In fact, Joni is reputed to have told the tale that she heard this guy at the corner of W 8th St and 6th Ave in Greenwich Village, New York
This is one of my favorites by one of my very favorites! Thank you!
Love, love, love Joni. 😊 Thanks, Harri!
I had albums, cassettes, now CDs & I re-listen often. Sometimes I have an ugly cry at a song I've 'heard' for years due to a fresh struggle through a hard life lesson. Joni had mapped it out in 1972 or 1976 but I didn't have the life experience to appreciate it then. Then theres the music. That's where i first heard Jaco Pastorius & Wayne Shorter & Pat Metheny which led to further explorations. Last week I gave Turbulent Indigo several listens, esp the title song featuring the impeccable Wayne Shorter (RIP)
One of my favorite Joni songs ... and the Byrds did a real nice version of this also.
She certainly plays 'that piano'. It was a big surprise when this album came out, as until then very few fans knew that Joni even played the piano, as all her gigs featured her on guitar or dulcimer. Great live verrsion when Joni played at the BBC in 1970, and did some UK dates, including the IOW festival.
th-cam.com/video/LaOSbBcPlfY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Harri. I needed that.
Great song and great album! Thx for the reaction!
A true story teller
It did happen. Liked ur video!
🥰
Great song, but I think 'Case of You' is my favorite of the Joni songs you've done. My favorites overall are 'Songs to aging children come', and 'Song to a seagull'. 'River' is also awesome, nice at Xmas time!
One of Joni’s best, in my opinion. The live version on the Miles of Aisles is especially powerful.
You should watch her live performance, in 1970 or 1971, I believe, at which she IS playing the piano.
YOU HAVE THE ( 70 ) ALBUM COVER UP HARRI ( LADIES OF THE CANYON ) 😊 MORGANTOWN, CONVERSATION, WOODSTOCK
So beautiful love you
I heard the clarinet players clarinet was stolen and she bought him a new one
Of course there is the true story of Jascha Heifetz playing the violin in the New York subway and no one recognized him and payed him little attention.
She is playing the piano Harri
I love Joni Mitchell's music but on occasion she hits a high note that to my untrained ear sounds off-key. An example of this is at the end of this song. Now, after Harri's comment that he was disappointed that in her lyrics she decided not to join the musician, i am wondering if the "off-key" note she sang was meant to convey her missed chance at harmony.
You reacted to a live recording
But you didn’t watch the performance on video
I wonder why
Apparently it did happen. In fact, Joni is reputed to have told the tale that she heard this guy at the corner of W 8th St and 6th Ave in Greenwich Village, New York
Apparently it did happen. In fact, Joni is reputed to have told the tale that she heard this guy at the corner of W 8th St and 6th Ave in Greenwich Village, New York