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.

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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

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