Joni Mitchell - Blue

Title: Joni Mitchell - Blue
Year/Genre: 1971, Singer-Songwriter, Folk Rock, 10/26
Matrix #: MS-2038
Condition: VG- (LM) | Members: Joni M (43' - ) | Producer: Joni Mitchell
Cultural Facts:

1. “Little Green” Was About the Daughter She Gave Up: Mitchell wrote the song about the child she had in 1965 and placed for adoption when she was a struggling young musician. She kept that part of her life largely private for decades before mother and daughter eventually reunited.
2. “Carey” Came From a Cave Community in Greece: Mitchell wrote “Carey” after spending time in Matala, Crete, where hippies were living in ancient caves along the coast. The song was inspired by Cary Raditz, an American she met there during her escape from the pressures of fame.
3. The Dulcimer Came Home From Europe: Mitchell bought an Appalachian dulcimer during her travels and used its unusual tunings extensively on Blue. Songs like “All I Want” and “A Case of You” helped turn the humble folk instrument into a central part of one of the era's most influential albums.

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