Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
Oldies Songs Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” Remains a Timeless Warning Wrapped in Folk Brilliance When Joni Mitchell released “Big Yellow Taxi” in 1970, the song immediately stood apart from much of…
California’ (LIVE) – Joni Mitchell (BBC In Concert, 1970) – Joni playing dulcimer.
When Joni Mitchell Turned a BBC Studio Into a Moment of Reflection In October 1970, Joni Mitchell appeared on the very first episode of the BBC concert series In Concert…
Don Williams on Austin City Limits “Tulsa Time” (1983)
Oldies Songs In 1983, Don Williams Brought “Tulsa Time” to Austin City Limits and Made Going Home Sound Like Wisdom When Don Williams appeared on Austin City Limits in 1983 to perform…
Emmylou Harris – I’ll Be Your San Antone Rose
In 1982, Emmylou Harris Turned “I’ll Be Your San Antone Rose” Into a Tender Love Letter to Texas and the People Left Behind In the early 1980s, few artists could…
Joni Mitchell & James Taylor – Live in Concert at the Paris Theatre in 1970
When Two Young Songwriters Shared a Quiet Moment in Paris In 1970, long before stadium tours and legendary status fully surrounded their names, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor appeared together…
Neil Sedaka – You Mean Everything To Me (1968)
Neil Sedaka and the Timeless Grace of “You Mean Everything To Me” In an era increasingly dominated by technology, visual spectacle, and heavily produced performances, the 1968 recording of “You…
Emmylou Harris – To Daddy (singing to Johnny Hallyday) in 1984
In 1984, Emmylou Harris Sang “To Daddy” for Johnny Hallyday and Turned a Country Song Into Quiet Heartbreak When Emmylou Harris performed “To Daddy” for French rock icon Johnny Hallyday…
Don Williams – Amanda – From the TNN special, Live in Tucson
In Tucson, Don Williams Sang “Amanda” With the Quiet Grace That Made Millions Feel Less Alone When Don Williams stepped onto the stage for the TNN special Live in Tucson,…
Ian & Sylvia with Judy Collins – Someday Soon (live on CBC 1986)
A Timeless Reunion of Canadian Folk Voices on CBC in 1986 In a memorable 1986 appearance on CBC television, Ian & Sylvia joined forces with Judy Collins for a moving…
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now (Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970)
Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” at Isle of Wight 1970 Remains One of Music’s Most Powerful Live Moments When Joni Mitchell stepped onto the stage at the legendary Isle of…