With its jazzy edges and its liberal use of early rock and roll and classic R&B (at one point in "Chinese Laundry" Mitchell does a very moving rendition of "Unchained Melody," and at another covers Leiber and Stoller's "You're So Square").Ĭritics were downright hostile to Dog Eat Dog, from the cover on in to the music. On this box it becomes obvious that Wild Things Run Fast set a template for four very different, yet linked, recordings.
She collaborated with Larry Klein for the first time - as she has ever since - and began using small core bands with Klein's bass as an anchor and numerous guests including Wayne Shorter, Lionel Ritchie, Brenda Russell, Alex Acuña even Grasshopper from Mercury Rev made an appearance on Night Ride Home. Lyrically, Mitchell met the challenge head on, and musically, she did as she always did: followed her own Muse deeper into the realms of jazz and classic American pop. When Mitchell entered the '80s with Wild Things Run Fast, her first studio album of the decade coming off the Mingus and the transcendent Shadows And Light tour. However, there is the music to contend with. The only design problem seems to be that the booklet falls apart a bit from its stitching, but that's not really a big deal. These and the liner notes are almost worth the price of the box. Mitchell's comments, which introduce many of the songs here, are priceless. There are poignant photos, the albums in their original sleeves, a completely searing unapologetic set of liner notes from Mitchell, reproductions of paintings, and more. The box is stunning, gorgeous even in its earth-tone glory with a brilliant inset photograph by former husband and producer Larry Klein. The bottom line is that these records haven't been available in some time due to the profound folly of the accountants who run the Geffen imprint who wouldn't know art if it were hanging in their living rooms. Joni Mitchell - It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (Demo)įor starters, hunters should not get their hopes up about any unreleased material on this box set - there are exactly three cuts, two are unfinished demo versions of songs already on their respective albums - "Two Grey Rooms" and "Good Friends" - as well as an unreleased cover version of Dylan's "It's All Over Now Baby Blue." But that's fine, just fine. Joni Mitchell - Slouching Towards Bethlehemġ1. Joni Mitchell - The Windfall (Everything For Nothing)ĥ. Joni Mitchell - Passion Play (When All The Slaves Are Free)Ĥ.
Joni Mitchell - The Beat Of Black WingsĢ. Joni Mitchell - The Tea Leaf Prophecy (Lay Down Your Arms)ħ.
Joni Mitchell - Smokin' (Empty, Try Another)Ĥ. Joni Mitchell - The Three Great Stimulantsĥ. Joni Mitchell - Underneath The Streetlightġ2. Joni Mitchell - (You're So Square) Baby, I Don't Careġ0. Joni Mitchell - Chinese Cafe_Unchained Melodyħ. Jheryl Lockhart, Jean McClain, Katrina Perkins, Evelyn King, Franne Golde, Evan Rogers, Phillip Ingram, Terry Young, MonaLisa, Gigi Worth, Alex Brown, Yvonne Williams, Katrina Perkins, Leslie Smith, Jeff Pescetto, Jim Gilstrap (background vocals)ġ. Jeff Koz - guitar, keyboards, programmingĭennis Lambert - background vocals, programming Jeff Lorber - piano, keyboards, percussion programming, synth bassĬlaude Gaudette - keyboards, synth bass, programming
Jones)ĭave Koz - soprano, alto, tenor & baritone saxophones, background vocals, programming, EWI, keyboards Saxman - (with Maceo Parker/Clarence Clemons/Booker T. Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
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