Morning Morgantown/For Free/Conversation/Ladies Of The Canyon/Willy/The Arrangement/Rainy Night House/The Priest/Blue Boy/Big Yellow Taxi/Woodstock/The Circle Game
Hippy era singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was at a creative peak at the turn of the decade. Ladies Of The Canyon includes her only British hit single the No. 11 placed Big Yellow Taxi. (US:27 UK:8)
"There is a spirit and beautiful delicacy to this album which I can remember distinctively leaving me feeling breathless."
"Joni Mitchell continues her upward trajectory with Ladies Of The Canyon. You can sense the singer-songwriter spreading her wings but being more careful than ever not to soar to flights of fanciful lyrics and vocalizations. Filled with melancholic melodies and moody piano lines, it's a collection that hints at the heartbreak contained in her next album but like that one, this too has irresistible pop moments such as Big Yellow Taxi and The Circle Game."
"I think this record encapsulates the Laurel Canyon scene like no other; from the cover to the lyrics to the songs, it has that canyon feel about it, that glow of a halcyon era of flitting in and out of houses and coffee shops playing beautiful music with the greatest artists of the time."
"Ladies Of The Canyon is surely one of the highlight releases in Joni Mitchell's wide discography. It is often overlooked even though it includes Big Yellow Taxi and Woodstock which are well known songs. If you're new to Joni Mitchell's music, this album would be a good starting point. Joni's excellent songwriting backed up with just a piano or acoustic guitar is something really awesome."
"In a thousand years, when someone wants to know what was so special and creative about the 1960s, they would do well to dust off this album and give it a spin. From beginning to end this song cycle is her wondrous paean to the simple and beautiful countercultural dreams of peace, love and community."
"A very lovely album from Joni; one of her best and probably my favourite of hers. The songs are mellow and serene along with Joni's voice. My favourites are Morning Morgantown, Conversation and The Circle Game. A series of beautiful poems that perfectly encapsulate the dreams and aspirations of the times. Joni's voices lilts and soars above the restrained acoustic guitars and pianos. A great album if you're looking for some of that 60s folk revival sound."
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