Live at Canterbury House – 1967
Joni Mitchell · 2020
110 min · 37 tracks · folk rock · jazz · art rock
A raw and intimate collection of early performances showcasing Joni Mitchell's lyrical brilliance and emotive melodies.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it highlights the beginnings of Mitchell's career, offering an unfiltered look at her songwriting prowess before she became a household name. The release serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of her early work, drawing critical acclaim for its authenticity and emotional depth.
- Best for
- intimate live performance atmosphere wave-like pacing with intros lyrical storytelling and reflection
- Context
- At the time of this release in 2020, Joni Mitchell was revisiting her early work, having already established herself as a significant figure in folk music since her debut in 1968 with 'Song to a Seagull'. This live album captures her performances from 1967, prior to the mainstream success of her later albums, providing a window into her development as an artist during a formative period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ricky Martin· Prince· Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Debbie Gibson· Sparks· No Doubt· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Conversation 5:24
- 2 Intro to Come to the Sunshine 0:19
- 3 Come to the Sunshine 3:01
- 4 Intro to Chelsea Morning 0:55
- 5 Chelsea Morning Standout 2:51
- 6 Intro to Gift of the Magi 1:15
- 7 Gift of the Magi 4:23
- 8 Play Little David 3:31
- 9 Intro to the Dowie Dens of Yarrow 0:42
- 10 The Dowie Dens of Yarrow 3:22
- 11 I Had a King 4:12
- 12 Intro to Free Darling 0:22
- 13 Free Darling 2:33
- 14 Intro to Cactus Tree 1:51
- 15 Cactus Tree 4:57
Disc 2
- 1 Little Green 4:06
- 2 Intro to Marcie 2:27
- 3 Marcie 4:48
- 4 Intro to Ballerina Valerie 1:32
- 5 Ballerina Valerie 1:56
- 6 The Circle Game Standout 4:50
- 7 Intro to Michael From Mountains 0:27
- 8 Michael From Mountains 4:03
- 9 Go Tell the Drummer Man 3:23
- 10 Intro to I Don't Know Where I Stand 2:31
- 11 I Don't Know Where I Stand 3:45
Disc 3
- 1 A Melody in Your Name 4:22
- 2 Intro to Carnival in Kenora 2:09
- 3 Carnival in Kenora 3:52
- 4 Songs to Aging Children Come 4:01
- 5 Intro to Dr. Junk 1:58
- 6 Dr. Junk 2:36
- 7 Morning Morgantown 3:42
- 8 Intro to Night in the City 0:51
- 9 Night in the City 3:31
- 10 Both Sides Now Standout 4:58
- 11 Urge for Going 5:21
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