{"product_id":"joni-mitchell-joni-mitchell-archives-vol-3-the-asylum-years-1972-1975-lp","title":"Joni Mitchell - Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975) ( VINYL )","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoni Mitchell's Prolific Peak from 1972-1975!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Never Before Heard Demos, Early and Alternative Tracks \u0026amp; Historical Performances on 4LP Box Set!\u003cbr\u003eFeatures Sessions with James Taylor, Neil Young, Tom Scott \u0026amp; the L.A. Express!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome 1972, Joni's singular songwriting talent and poetic gifts were undeniable. Fresh off the back-to-back Platinum-certified releases of 1970's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLADIES OF THE CANYON\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand 1971's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBLUE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- totemic albums whose artfulness and ubiquity would influence generations of songwriters — Joni had grown wary of mounting media scrutiny. Everything from her style choices to romantic partners became the subject of far more gossip column inches than were ever dedicated to the lifestyle minutiae of her male counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn response, she had pulled back, announcing an early retirement from the stage in 1970 and moving to the quiet expanses of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast. It was a fruitful change of scenery. Inspired by her proximity to nature and refreshed by the peaceful seclusion, she began constructing the songs that would become\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFOR THE ROSES\u003c\/em\u003e. This respite thrust Mitchell into a remarkably fertile creative period, yielding a run of albums - 1972's\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR THE ROSES\u003c\/em\u003e, 1974's COURT AND SPARK, and 1975's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- that would simultaneously expand and refine the scope of her music. Her adventurous, intricate arrangements and growing formidability as a bandleader injected these songs with a clarity of purpose, a potent muscularity, and a sense of possibility - it is among the most exciting eras of a near peerless career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis era comes into even greater focus on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJONI MITCHELL ARCHIVES, VOL. 3: THE ASYLUM YEARS (1972-1975)\u003c\/em\u003e. It's the latest entry in the GRAMMY-winning series exploring the vast untapped archives of rare Joni recordings - a project guided intimately by Joni's own vision and personal touch. The collection begins with an early cut of \"Cold Blue Steel And Sweet Fire,\" one of two songs (along with \"For The Roses\") test-driven during a visit to a Graham Nash David Crosby recording session at Wally Heider's in Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, you'll be treated to early demos and alternate versions from sessions from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFOR THE ROSES\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCOURT \u0026amp; SPARK\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS\u003c\/em\u003e; historic live show recordings, including the entirety of Mitchell's triumphant 1972 return to Carnegie Hall and a definitive gig with her COURT AND SPARK backing band Tom Scott \u0026amp; the L.A. Express; and tracks from sessions cut alongside James Taylor, Graham Nash, and Neil Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4LP Box Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever Heard Before Demos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly \u0026amp; Alternative Versions of Tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Performances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Page Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos \u0026amp; Conversations with Joni and Cameron Crowe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide One:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire (Graham Nash David Crosby Session)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike Veils Said Lorriane (For the Roses Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedley: Bony Moronie\/Summertime Blues\/You Never Can Tell (with James Taylor) [For the Roses Early Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Turn Me On I'm a Radio (with Neil Young \u0026amp; The Stray Gators) [For the Roses Early Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee You Sometime (Early Version with Bass and Drums) [For the Roses Early Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide Two:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Flight Tonight (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2\/23\/1972)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectricity (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2\/23\/1972)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson in Survival (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2\/23\/1972)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2\/23\/1972)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanquet (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2\/23\/1972)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro to For the Roses (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2\/23\/1972)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the Roses (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2\/23\/1972)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide Three:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro to Judgement of the Moon and Stars (Ludwig's Tune) [Live at Royal Festival Hall, London, England, May 5, 1972]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJudgement of the Moon and Stars (Ludwig's Tune) [Live at Royal Festival Hall,London, England, May 5, 1972]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlonde in the Bleachers (Alternate Guitar Mix) [For the Roses Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarangrill (Guitar\/Vocal Mix) [For the Roses Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunrise Raga (For the Roses Sessions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwisted (Early Alternate Version) [For the Roses Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide Four:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiano Suite: Down to You \/ Court and Spark \/ Car on a Hill \/ Down to You (Court and Spark Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp Me (Court and Spark Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide Five:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised On Robbery (with Neil Young \u0026amp; The Santa Monica Flyers) [Tonight's the Night Session]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople's Parties (Early Alternate Take) [Court and Spark Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrouble Child (Early Alternate Take) [Court and Spark Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar on a Hill (Early Alternate Take) [Court and Spark Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonderia (Court and Spark Sessions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide Six:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction (Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, 3\/3\/1974)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Man in Paris (with Tom Scott \u0026amp; The L.A. Express) [Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 3, 1974]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Same Situation (with Tom Scott \u0026amp; The L.A. Express) [Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion,Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 3, 1974]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust Like This Train (with Tom Scott \u0026amp; The L.A. Express) [Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 3, 1974]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro to Jericho (Live at New Victoria Theatre, London, England, 4\/22\/1974)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJericho (Live at New Victoria Theatre, London, England, 4\/22\/1974)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoman of Heart and Mind (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 9\/14\/1974)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide Seven:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn France They Kiss On Main Street (Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdith and the Kingpin (Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Interrupt the Sorrow (Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarry's House (Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide Eight:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Jungle Line (Guitar\/Alternate Vocal) [The Hissing of Summer Lawns Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShades of Scarlet Conquering (Alternate Version) [The Hissing of Summer Lawns Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Boho Dance (Alternate Version) [The Hissing of Summer Lawns Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDreamland (Early Alternate Band Version) [The Hissing of Summer Lawns Sessions]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59548205350993,"sku":"603497834310","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/5778\/3889\/files\/4244065-3034543.jpg?v=1779348261","url":"https:\/\/c09u90-kd.myshopify.com\/products\/joni-mitchell-joni-mitchell-archives-vol-3-the-asylum-years-1972-1975-lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}