Live at Carnegie Hall – 1969 cover

Live at Carnegie Hall – 1969

Joni Mitchell · 2021

84 min · 24 tracks · folk rock · jazz · art rock

A breathtaking blend of intimate folk melodies and jazz-inflected arrangements, capturing the essence of Joni Mitchell's early artistry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate live performance atmosphere
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • cathartic moments of reflection
  • late-night storytelling vibes
  • engaging sing-along medleys

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, narrative-driven albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2021, 'Live at Carnegie Hall – 1969' showcases Joni Mitchell during her ascent as a leading voice in folk music. This album captures a pivotal live performance shortly after her debut album, 'Song to a Seagull', which had established her unique sound and lyrical prowess. The recording offers a glimpse into her artistry just before she became a cultural icon in the 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Nyro· Carole King· Nick Drake

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Chelsea Morning 2:49
  • 2 A Valentine for Joni 1:12
  • 3 Cactus Tree 4:55
  • 4 Night in the City 2:40
  • 5 I Had a King 3:55
  • 6 Blue Boy 3:23
  • 7 My American Skirt 0:59
  • 8 The Fiddle and the Drum 2:41
  • 9 Spoony's Wonderful Adventure 0:59
  • 10 That Song About the Midway 5:19
  • 11 Both Sides Now 4:35

Disc 2

  • 1 Marcie 5:01
  • 2 Nathan La Franeer 3:36
  • 3 Intro to The Gallery 1:03
  • 4 The Gallery 4:29
  • 5 Hunter 4:24
  • 6 Morning Morgantown 3:24
  • 7 Intro to Get Together 0:42
  • 8 Get Together 5:26
  • 9 Intro to The Circle Game/Little Green 0:51
  • 10 Medley: The Circle Game/Little Green 9:04

Disc 3

  • 1 Michael From Mountains 5:38
  • 2 Intro to Urge for Going 1:19
  • 3 Urge for Going 6:01

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