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Joni Mitchell – Ladies Of The Canyon (used)

Joni Mitchell – Ladies Of The Canyon (used)

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Joni Mitchell – Ladies Of The Canyon
Okay, here is some information about the Joni Mitchell album "
Ladies Of The Canyon". 
  • About the album: This is Joni Mitchell's third studio album, released in 1970. It is considered a transition in her musical style and is titled after Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles, where she lived and found inspiration. The album also includes songs that explore themes of fame.
  • Release Information: The album was released on Reprise Records in 1970. Various vinyl reissues are available, including a 2022 Remaster and a 2023 reissue. Other versions, such as a 1970 German repress and a UK release, also exist. It is also available on CD and other formats.
  • Notable Tracks: The album includes well-known songs like "Big Yellow Taxi," "Woodstock," and "The Circle Game".
  • Personnel: The album features Joni Mitchell on vocals, guitars, keyboards, and responsible for the cover art, arrangements, and production. Other musicians include Teresa Adams (cello), Paul Horn (clarinet, flute), Jim Horn (baritone saxophone), and Milt Holland (percussion). Crosby, Stills & Nash are credited with vocal chorus on "The Circle Game". Henry Lewy engineered the album, and Don Bagley provided a cello arrangement.
  • Album Cover: The cover is a self-portrait painted by Joni Mitchell, depicting the view from her home in Laurel Canyon.
  • Chart Performance: The album reached number 27 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified platinum by the RIAA.
  • Critical Reception: "Ladies of the Canyon" is a popular and accessible album. Critics view it as a turning point in Mitchell's style, blending folk with elements that foreshadow her later work in pop, jazz, and soul. Some reviews highlight the songwriting and the balance between Mitchell's vocals and the arrangements. 
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