Just before our love got lost
you said,” I am as constant as the Northern Star.”
And I said, “Constantly in the darkness?
Where’s that at?
If you need me, I’ll be in the bar.”
From “A Case of You”
Joni’s Blue album was part of the soundtrack for my misspent ‘yout’.
Sad to hear of this. Wish her the best.
The Blue album was and is great. Thanks for the reminder ;o)
She was the archetypal hippie love goddess to many in my age group in the 60’s.
Not as politically vocal as some back in the day..her pro-peace and environmental stances don’t diminish her musical talents...I always thought of her as a hugely underrated/appreciated musician...Guitar Player magazine rated her in the top twenty all time for her use of unorthodox tunings....
Due to her smoking ( which she still does )her voice changed so she couldn’t hold the high notes any longer..but her mellower tone was well suited to Jazz...
And to think she believed her musical ability was just a means to support her art career!
A multi-talented woman...regardless of her politics.
I recommend the DVD of her life and music..” A Woman of Heart and Mind “...great stuff.