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Ladies of the CanyonJoni Mitchell
Folk & Singer-Songwriter · 1970s
Ladies of the Canyon — 1970
Joni Mitchell
Released 1970Folk & Singer-Songwriter
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A warm bridge between folk and her jazzier turn, home to 'Big Yellow Taxi'. Tuneful and beloved. A favourite. Worth exploring once you've heard the obvious entry points.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- The Circle Game on Best Folk Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Folk & Singer-Songwriter Songs
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