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Earliest album from Joni Mitchell,even then her massive talent was obvious.I love her Canadian accent before she went more American.
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Great album by Joni mitchell her debut I believe some stellar songwriting here with amazing melodies. Recommended
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I don't know who wrote the sleevenotes quoted on the listings for this CD, but how anyone could describe even Joni Mitchell's early songs as 'standard folk fare' is beyond me. Yes, she developed her style as any musician will, but this firt album is full of beautiful, clever songs which are anything but standard. Each is a gem, my personal favourites being the charming 'Sisotowbell Lane', the lovely title track 'Song to a Seagull' and the rather wistful 'Cactus Tree' which would make a good single, I think, even today.
This is a superb set of recordings, all pleasure, with Joni Mitchel's brilliant voice and songs, accompanied by her interesting and complex guitar chord changes. I wonder why it took me so long to get back to her music; maybe it's because her music reminds me of that other era, the sixties (1968) but her haunting voice and the words are inspiring and require listening to carefully; you soon realise there is a story behind - and within - each song. Luckily, for quiet contemplation of those words, the lyrics are inside the CD case; enough to inspire poetry of my own. It's also fortunate that this version of 'Song For A Seagull' is 'newly digitally remastered from the original master tapes' which makes for a clear, crisp version of this collection of songs, all of which are, to me, lesser known titles. 'I Had A King', Night In The City', The Pirate Of Penance', and 'Cactus Tree' are among the list of beautiful songs. Her style and clarity of words remind the listener of real talent which rarely has been matched today. I might never have bought this CD but for eBay.Read full review
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