Imagine in 1966 tuning into a sedate, somewhat corny, Canadian folk music show and hearing a young woman you've never heard of sing this song. In that context Joni Mitchell must have sounded like a being from another planet. It was only in 1968 that she would record her first album. The older gentleman introduced at the beginning is Jimmy Driftwood, who composed Tennessee Stud and the Battle of New Orleans.
No comments:
Post a Comment