Joni Mitchell

Ok why so much interest in Joni Mitchell? I've always been a fan and lately I have been rediscovering her music. In the last few weeks I purchased five of her CDs and plan to buy another one today. Thank gawd for those Borders' discount coupons.  Originally from Canada, Joni started out as a Hippie/Flower Child songwriter/singer in the late 60's and branched out of the folk movement into other forms of music. Her songs have become sometimes jazzy but each one usually tells a story. I can recommend lots of her CDs but those unfamiliar with her music should start with her compilation Dreamland, a good collection spanning her career: http://www.amazon.com/Dreamland-Joni-Mitchell/dp/B0002MPQ50/ref=sr_1_6/002-8026655-9868005?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1192285885&sr=1-6

A good DVD concert is:  http://www.amazon.com/Joni-Mitchell-Painting-Words-Music/dp/6305301824/ref=sr_1_6/002-8026655-9868005?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1192285994&sr=1-6

For more info about her, go to her website:  http://jonimitchell.com/

For an excellent interview by a longtime admirer who has also grown as an artist:  http://www.elvis-costello.com/news/2004/10/elvis_costello_interviews_joni.html

Joni's latest CD is Shine http://www.amazon.com/Shine-Joni-Mitchell/dp/B000UR366S/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8026655-9868005?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1192286378&sr=1-1

She's 64 and years of cigarette smoking has made her voice a bit husky but she she's still one of the great singer/songwriters. More on her later....

A tip on buying new CDs:  The first week a new CD arrives  (usually on Tuesday) is when you can get the best price.  Always compare prices in the Sunday brochures for Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, etc. I bought Shine at Circuit City for $8.99. Later Barnes & Noble sent me an email offering it on sale for $14.99. And Borders has it at its regular price of $18.99! Incredible, huh?  It does pay to shop around....