Complete List Of Joni Mitchell Live Albums And Songs

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This Complete List Of  Joni Mitchell Live Albums And Songs presents the full discography of  Joni Mitchell Live albums. The band was first formed in  The group hails from the area of  All these incredible Joni Mitchell Live albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each album as well as all original album covers. Every Joni Mitchell Live album listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting.

Miles of Aisles

Released: 1974

Miles of Aisles is a live double album by Joni Mitchell, capturing performances from her 1974 tour. The album showcases Mitchell’s transition into more elaborate arrangements and a full-band sound, backed by the L.A. Express. It features live versions of songs from her earlier folk albums as well as her then-recent foray into jazz-infused rock with Court and Spark. The album was produced by Joni Mitchell herself and was recorded during her 1974 tour across multiple locations. It was released under the Asylum label.

CD Track Listings:

1. “You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio” – 4:09
2. “Big Yellow Taxi” – 3:09
3. “Rainy Night House” – 4:04
4. “Woodstock” – 4:29
5. “Cactus Tree” – 5:01
6. “Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire” – 5:23
7. “Woman of Heart and Mind” – 3:40
8. “A Case of You” – 4:42
9. “Blue” – 3:02
10. “The Circle Game” – 6:29
11. “People’s Parties” – 2:42
12. “All I Want” – 3:24
13. “Real Good for Free” – 4:27
14. “Both Sides, Now” – 4:14
15. “Jericho” – 4:00
16. “Love or Money” – 6:14
17. “Carey” – 3:30

Shadows and Light

Released: 1980

Shadows and Light is another live double album by Joni Mitchell, which was recorded in 1979 during her Mingus tour. The album represents her deep dive into jazz and experimental music, featuring a backing band composed of jazz musicians like Jaco Pastorius on bass, Pat Metheny on guitar, and Michael Brecker on saxophone. The album was produced by Joni Mitchell and Henry Lewy, and it was released under the Asylum Records label.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Introduction” – 1:51
2. “In France They Kiss on Main Street” – 4:14
3. “Edith and the Kingpin” – 4:10
4. “Coyote” – 5:00
5. “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” – 6:03
6. “The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines” – 4:37
7. “Amelia” – 6:40
8. “Pat’s Solo” – 3:09
9. “Hejira” – 7:42
10. “Black Crow” – 3:52
11. “Don’s Solo” – 4:14
12. “Dreamland” – 4:49
13. “Free Man in Paris” – 3:24
14. “Band Introduction” – 1:04
15. “Furry Sings the Blues” – 5:07
16. “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” – 2:16
17. “Shadows and Light” – 5:42
18. “God Must Be a Boogie Man” – 4:09
19. “Woodstock” – 4:27

Amchitka

Released: 2009

Amchitka is a captivating live album that holds historical and cultural significance, as it was originally a 1970 concert meant to raise funds for Greenpeace’s anti-nuclear campaigns. The album was released in 2009 but captures Joni Mitchell at a transitional point in her career, snugly placed between her Ladies of the Canyon and Blue albums. It serves as a time capsule, capturing the folk sensibilities of the early 1970s and the spirit of activism that was pervasive during that era.

The album features Joni Mitchell primarily on vocals and guitar. It was a solo acoustic set, emphasizing her ability to command a stage with just her voice and an acoustic guitar. Other performers on the album include James Taylor and Phil Ochs, but they are part of separate sets. The album serves not just as a musical record but as a historical document of activism, assembled to support what would become one of the world’s leading environmental organizations. Though it didn’t chart due to its nature as a charity and archival release, its value goes beyond commercial metrics.

Amchitka was recorded live at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on October 16, 1970. Given its live nature, there’s no traditional producer role akin to a studio album. The songs themselves offer an unvarnished look at Joni Mitchell’s artistry—each track serving as a brushstroke in a larger portrait of the artist as a young woman.

Disc One

1. Introduction Irving Stowe 1:38
2. Introduction of Phil Ochs 0:11
3. “The Bells” (Edgar Allan Poe, Phil Ochs) 3:09
4. “Rhythms of Revolution” 4:25
5. “Chords of Fame” 2:47
6. “I Ain’t Marching Anymore” 3:01
7. “Joe Hill” 7:10
8. “Changes” 3:36
9. “I’m Gonna Say It Now” 2:57
10. “No More Songs” 3:49
11. Introduction of James Taylor 0:32
12. “Something in the Way She Moves” 3:09
13. “Fire and Rain” 3:52
14. “Carolina in My Mind” 4:39
15. “Blossom” 2:30
16. “Riding On a Railroad” 3:04
17. “Sweet Baby James” 3:27
18. “You Can Close Your Eyes” 2:31

Disc Two

1. Introduction of Joni Mitchell 0:17
2. “Big Yellow Taxi”/”Bony Maroney” 4:00
3. “Cactus Tree” 4:28
4. “The Gallery” 4:26
5. “Hunter” 2:36
6. “My Old Man” 4:29
7. “For Free” 5:08
8. “Woodstock” 5:16
9. “Carey”/”Mr. Tambourine Man” (Bob Dylan) 10:13 [duet with Taylor]
10. “A Case of You” 4:44
11. “The Circle Game” 2:38 [duet with Taylor]

Live at Canterbury House – 1967

Released: 2008

Live at Canterbury House – 1967 is an essential entry in Joni Mitchell’s discography, offering fans and newcomers alike a look at the singer-songwriter in her formative years. Released in 2008, this album captures Mitchell performing a two-night stand at the Canterbury House in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on October 27, 1967. The recording precedes her debut album by several months and features raw, unvarnished renditions of songs that would later become standards in her catalog. Unlike her later work, which incorporates elements of jazz and pop, the music here is pure, stripped-down folk.

Joni Mitchell is the sole musician on this album, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar and Appalachian dulcimer. The set is intimate, allowing her vocals and lyrics to take center stage. While there wasn’t a traditional producer for this live album, its release was overseen by producers involved in Joni Mitchell’s archive series. The album didn’t chart commercially but has been critically acclaimed for offering a glimpse into the artist’s early stage presence and storytelling. It’s fascinating to hear her discuss the backstories of her songs and interact with an audience who at that time had no idea they were in the presence of someone who would become a legend.

The album was recorded live at the Canterbury House, Ann Arbor, Michigan, on October 27, 1967. Because this is a historical and archival release, it didn’t get a typical production or post-production treatment like a studio album would. However, the audio quality is remarkably clear, capturing the nuances of Mitchell’s performance and making it a valuable asset for understanding her artistic development.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Introduction”
2. “Night in the City”
3. “Marcie”
4. “Nathan La Franeer”
5. “Michael from Mountains”
6. “Winter Lady”
7. “I Had a King”
8. “The Dawntreader”
9. “The Pirate of Penance”
10. “Sisotowbell Lane”
11. “Song to a Seagull”
12. “Cactus Tree”

Live at Carnegie Hall – 1969

Released: 2022

Live at Carnegie Hall – 1969 serves as a time capsule, preserving a remarkable moment in Joni Mitchell’s burgeoning career. The concert took place on February 1, 1969, at Carnegie Hall in New York City, a venue known for hosting some of the most significant performances in music history. Captured just after the release of her sophomore album Clouds, the concert showcases Mitchell’s transition from folk songstress to a more complex, multi-layered artist. It’s a live album that offers a snapshot of her development, including some of her best-known hits as well as rare tracks and unreleased material.

Joni Mitchell is the only musician featured on this record, accompanying her vocals with her own guitar and dulcimer. Given the archival nature of this release, there is no traditional producer, but the re-release and remastering process was managed by those involved in the Joni Mitchell archives. Despite its retrospective release, Live at Carnegie Hall – 1969 did not significantly impact modern charts but holds a high reputation among critics and fans for its historical significance and artistic integrity.

The album was recorded live at Carnegie Hall in New York City on February 1, 1969. It’s an archival gem, capturing the raw energy and purity of Mitchell’s live performances at that time. The audio quality, despite being from a live setting, is remarkably clear and intimate. Every chord and vocal nuance is captured, allowing listeners a front-row seat to one of the 20th century’s most important singer-songwriters in a setting as venerable as she is.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Chelsea Morning”
2. “Cactus Tree”
3. “Night in the City”
4. “For Free”
5. “Willy”
6. “The Fiddle and the Drum”
7. “Both Sides Now”
8. “Marcie”
9. “Nathan La Franeer”
10. “The Gallery”
11. “I Don’t Know Where I Stand”
12. “Go Tell the Drummer Man”
13. “Michael from Mountains”
14. “A Case of You”
15. “I Had a King”

Joni Mitchell at Newport 2023

It’s always a wonderful occasion when a true music legend returns once again to the place that helped her become a legend. Joni Mitchell’s triumphant return to Newport was both a surprise and a thrill for music fans. She wasn’t alone in her return. Surrounding her on stage was a group of beautiful musicians including Brandi Carlile on vocals, Phil Hanseroth on bass, and backing vocals, Tim Hanseroth on guitar, dulcimer, and backing vocals, Jess Wolfe on featured vocals and backing vocals, Holly Laessig on featured vocals and backing vocals, Taylor Goldsmith on guitar, vocals and backing vocals, Celisse on guitar, featured vocals, and backing vocals, Ben Lusher on piano, Blake Mills on guitar, and backing vocals, Marcus Mumford on percussion, featured vocals and backing vocals, Josh Neumann on cello, Allison Russell on clarinet, and backing vocals, Rick Whitfield on guitar, and backing vocals, Matt Chamberlain on additional percussion, and group vocalists Wynonna Judd, Shooter Jennings, Kyleen King, SistaStrings, Monique Ross, Chauntee Ross, Jay Carlile, Marcy Gensic, and Sauchuen Yu.

Released 2023

CD Track Listings:

1. “Introduction by Brandi Carlile” 2:41
2. “Big Yellow Taxi” 2:40
3. “A Case of You” 4:51
4. “Amelia” 7:59
5. “Both Sides Now” 5:40
6. “Just Like This Train” 3:31
7. “Summertime” 5:52
8. “Carey” 3:37
9. “Help Me” 5:20
10. “Come in from the Cold” 7:34
11. “Shine” 5:44
12. “The Circle Game” 5:55

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