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Posted in music on February 3, 2006

Reports from the Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert

"The diversity and durability of Joni Mitchell's music was well demonstrated Wednesday at Carnegie Hall in a tribute concert that was a model of its kind." [Reuters]

"Many artists fiddled with the songs' points of view: The alterna-rock band the Eels inverted "All I Want" from an expression of female need into an example of male withholding. Tom Rush turned Mitchell's tale of wanderlust ("Urge for Going") into a rumination on lost opportunities. Nellie McKay made "Chelsea Morning" plucky." [Daily News]

"Jimmy Scott, 80, turned in an aching, melodramatic version of "At Last" -- the standard that Mitchell covered on her 2000 "Both Sides Now" album -- and received a standing ovation for it. Bettye LaVette brought a soul-stirring gospel flavor to 'Last Chance Lost.'" [NJ.com]

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Tags: Bettye Lavette
posted at 5:00 PM on February 3, 2006 in music | Comments (9)

Comments (9)

Jimmy Scott made me cry. What a sweetheart.

Jesse Malin tore the roof down at Carnegie Hall with his rendition of "Carrie." He even jumped off the stage at the end. I'd bet that doesn't happen too often at that venue.

Nellie McKay was a little rough. Eels were great. Laurie Anderson was weird with her little electric violin thingy.

Hearing Judy Collins reminded me of my youth when all I used to care about was Sesame Street for some reason...

It was all good, but with each artist/band playing only one song, it left you wanting more...

Posted by Qbertplaya | February 3, 2006 5:44 PM

i love "blue," "court & spark," etc...but i thought the show was boring.
read about it if you like: the26.blogspot.com

Posted by Jason Black | February 3, 2006 6:24 PM

i love "blue," "court & spark," etc...but i thought the show was boring.
read about it if you like: the26.blogspot.com

Posted by Jason Black | February 3, 2006 6:25 PM

i love "blue," "court & spark," etc...but i thought the show was boring.
read about it if you like: the26.blogspot.com

Posted by Jason Black | February 3, 2006 6:25 PM

i love "blue," "court & spark," etc...but i thought the show was boring.
read about it if you like: the26.blogspot.com

Posted by Jason Black | February 3, 2006 6:26 PM

Was Ms. Mitchell there?

Posted by zaptor | February 4, 2006 9:23 AM

No...kinda lame. The producer made an announcement at the beginning the she really really wanted to be there, but one of her cats was very sick or dying and she needed to be by its side...Then again, I'm more of a dog person.

Posted by Qbertplaya | February 4, 2006 10:00 AM

I am a new fan {even tough I am fourty four}and am a fan of great rock and roll. I am floored by Ms. mithell's style, which is nonpariel to any of her piers. Being a song writer myself, when I first heard "Case of you" I thought Jeeez I need lessons HELP! thanks for your light that still shines through every female artist you touch and I will admire you for the rest of my life. I wish I could meet you yo say this in person

Posted by charles ahlgren | July 8, 2006 6:54 AM

I am a new fan {even tough I am fourty four}and am a fan of great rock and roll. I am floored by Ms. mithell's style, which is nonpariel to any of her piers. Being a song writer myself, when I first heard "Case of you" I thought Jeeez I need lessons HELP! thanks for your light that still shines through every female artist you touch and I will admire you for the rest of my life. I wish I could meet you yo say this in person

Posted by charles ahlgren | July 8, 2006 6:55 AM

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