O'Neill, Michael A
Joni Mitchell: Lady of the Canyon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912918249
- author:
- O'Neill, Michael A
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Sona Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 26.7 x 21 centimeters (0.73 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Joni Mitchell: Lady of the Canyon Joni Mitchell's journey began in small nightclubs in her hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where she sang alongside others in a bid to make a name for herself. As she busked in the streets and nightclubs of Toronto, Ontario, her talent eventually led her to the United States, where she began touring in the mid-1960s. In California, Mitchell's unique sound helped define an era and a generation, with songs like "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Woodstock" becoming iconic of the time. Her subsequent albums, including the critically acclaimed Court and Spark, showcased her growth as an artist, exploring jazz-influenced melodic ideas and lush pop textures. With a distinctive visual art style, Mitchell designed many of her own album covers, reflecting her creative versatility.