Joni Mitchell: Harry’s House/Centerpiece
Continuing my focus on the music of 1975, today’s song is from album # 7 on my list of the year’s Top 20 releases. The Hissing of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell was her follow-up to Court and Spark, and it is pushes her sound even further away from the singer/songwriter material of her earlier albums. Personally speaking, I have always thought Mitchell’s albums from this period (Court and Spark, Hissing of Summer Lawns, Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter) to be her best. This 1975 album was her last to hit the Top 10, but its fusion of avant-pop, experimental, jazz, and electronic music was to become her sound for the rest of the decade. 50 years later, it often finds its way onto Top 500 of all time lists. Especially noteworthy is the tune “The Jungle Line,” one of the first uses of sampling in popular music. I know everyone now-a-days loves to name-check Blue as her best album, but I usually listen to Summer Lawns when I need a dose of Mitchell’s artistry.
If you are interested in other years, check out my Year in Review series.
To listen to all of the songs of the day, check out the Radio Faux Show Song of the Day playlist.
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what a phenomel record. thanks for posting
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I agree! You’re welcome.
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Stephanie will love this one! 😀 Hopefully she’ll get around to seeing it today. Happy Manic Monday!
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You too! Enjoy your week.
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Same to you! 😊
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YES YES YES!! Swooning over Joni! ❤
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Agreed – every time I hear her, and more so the older I get. She is music for the soul.
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Entirely.
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I confess that Blue and Court and Spark are my favorites, but “Coyote,” with Jaco Pastorius’ bass, is magnificent!
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Blue is an amazing album. It’s hard to nitpick when you’re talking about Joni Mitchell. Coyote may be my favorite of her songs.
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Giggling a lot at Laura’s comment. But also, man I love her so much. Yes, the music, but also just her. Thank you for the unexpected correction of the track I was on today. ❤ ❤ ❤
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I’m happy that Joni brought something positive to your day!
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Always! ❤
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