About this episode
More than 50 years ago, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell released what became her signature album, Blue. The record is full of complex lyrics, gorgeous guitar and deeply personal themes. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of Blue, sharing the context of the record, exploring its lasting impact and looking in depth at its impressive track list. Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T -- Featured Songs: Joni Mitchell, "Carey," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Joni Mitchell, "All I Want," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Joni Mitchell, "Both Sides Now," Clouds, Reprise, 1969 Joni Mitchell, "Big Yellow Taxi," Ladies of the Canyon, Reprise, 1970 Joni Mitchell, "Cactus Tree," Song to a Seagull, Reprise, 1968 Joni Mitchell, "Hejira," Hejira, Asylum, 1976 Joni Mitchell, "Little Green," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Joni Mitchell, "Nancy Whiskey," Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol.1: The Early Years, Rhino, 2020 Joni Mitchell, "Day After Day (Demo)," Day After Day (Demo), unreleased, 1965 Joni Mitchell, "Urge for Going," Urge for Going (Single), Asylum, 1972 Joni Mitchell, "For Free," Ladies of the Canyon, Reprise, 1970 Joni Mitchell, "A Case of You," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Joni Mitchell, "Blue," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Joni Mitchell, "This Flight Tonight," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Joni Mitchell, "The Last Time I Saw Richard," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Joni Mitchell, "California," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Joni Mitchell, "My Old Man," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Joni Mitchell, "River," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Billie Eilish, "Lunch," Hit Me Hard And Soft, Darkroom, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .