RATE: Blue (Joni Mitchell)

[rumours 45,521]

2 minutes ago, BBhomemaker said:

I'm sure @Rumours1977 have a lot of ideas for the next megarate From Nancy to Tracy Chapman to Genesis to Bon Jovi it's gonna be a time travel 

Not gonna lie... Tracy Chapman's debut album was a contender for being the album of this first Megarate...

[BBhomemaker 5,611]

1 minute ago, Rumours1977 said:

Not gonna lie... Tracy Chapman's debut album was a contender for being the album of this first Megarate...

THIS IS MY FAVE  

The second so? 

[raginchristians 736]

Joni is one of those artists I only knew by name but had never actually heard anything of, so this will be fun! Time to expand my music horizons 

[rumours 45,521]

21 minutes ago, BBhomemaker said:

THIS IS MY FAVE  

The second so? 

Maybe so...

Spoiler

I suppose we'll see how this Megarate goes before I commit to doing another one. I agree that Tracy Chapman's first album is fantastic! However, I thought this album was more appropriate for the first megarate, as she has influenced tons of artists (including Tracy Chapman).

Here's an article naming just a few (of many) whom she has influenced:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/joni-mitchell-15-great-artists-influenced-by-the-blue-singer-20160622/prince-20160622

 

[Rocketno10 1,718]

I was just listening to that album, Case of you gotta be the finest love song ever written all tracks are great. Such a genius my fav album from her gotta be Court and Spark and Hejira  and thank you for sharing this album with other people

 

[rumours 45,521]

12 minutes ago, Rocketno10 said:

I was just listening to that album, Case of you gotta be the finest love song ever written all tracks are great. Such a genius my fav album from her gotta be Court and Spark and Hejira  and thank you for sharing this album with other people

 

Glad you like it

I look forward to receiving your ratings! 

[juju 18,907]

give me frequent reminders  and I'll do it!

[rumours 45,521]

4 minutes ago, that juju said:

give me frequent reminders  and I'll do it!

Lol.

I’ll do my best to remind you multiple times before the ratings are due. 

[juju 18,907]

2 minutes ago, Rumours1977 said:

Lol.

I’ll do my best to remind you multiple times before the ratings are due. 

yes please, I have like 5 to do and can't keep track on top of like work and RL  

[rumours 45,521]

2 minutes ago, that juju said:

yes please, I have like 5 to do and can't keep track on top of like work and RL  

No problem

[Ronk 14,081]

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Joni's epic song "Both Sides, Now", from the album Clouds, which was released 2 years before her album Blue.  Blue is largely regarded as Joni's greatest album, and is considered a must-have in vinyl.  Joni has won 9 Grammies, mostly in the pop genre.  For those not familiar with Joni, here is her performing "Both Sides, Now" in 2000.  Legends deserve and receive standing ovations both before and after:

 

[rumours 45,521]

3 minutes ago, Ronk said:

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Joni's epic song "Both Sides, Now", from the album Clouds, which was released 2 years before her album Blue.  Blue is largely regarded as Joni's greatest album, and is considered a must-have in vinyl.  Joni has won 9 Grammies, mostly in the pop genre.  For those not familiar with Joni, here is her performing "Both Sides, Now" in 2000.  Legends deserve and receive standing ovations both before and after:

 

Truly an icon. She’s so talented!

I was tempted to do Court and Spark for the Megarate, but I figured Blue was slightly more impactful.

What’s your favorite Joni album?

Moreover, are you gonna participate in the Megarate? 

[Ronk 14,081]

11 minutes ago, Rumours1977 said:

Truly an icon. She’s so talented!

I was tempted to do Court and Spark for the Megarate, but I figured Blue was slightly more impactful.

What’s your favorite Joni album?

Moreover, are you gonna participate in the Megarate? 

I prefer her earliest albums, I like specific songs best, so it's hard to pick a favorite album.

From her first album Song to a Seagull (1968) , I love Michael From Mountains

From Clouds (1969), I love Chelsea Morning and Both Sides, Now

From Ladies of the Canyon (1970), I love Big Yellow Taxi

From Blue (1971), several songs

Of course, the songs I mentioned were huge hits back in the day, and were ubiquitous on radio.

I hope to have time to do the Megarate.

Tbh, I'm mostly a Rickie Lee Jones fan, and have attended concerts from three of her tours including one recently in Philadelphia.  There is a huge overlap in the Joni Mitchell and the Rickie Lee Jones fanbases.

[Ronk 14,081]

Hadn't listened to this in years.  Just listened to it again and I have to ask wyd putting Blue up for megarate?    The tracks are all 10s and you know it.  There's a reason it's regarded by music critics as one of the greatest albums of all time.  Now I have to listen to it tomorrow with headphones to try to find a reason not to give some songs a 10.  Of all albums, you had to pick one with no fillers.  Tbh, I'm actually glad you picked this album.

Can't wait for Tracy's.  She slays and rules.  Omg.

[rumours 45,521]

2 minutes ago, Ronk said:

Hadn't listened to this in years.  Just listen to it again and I have to ask wyd putting Blue up for megarate?    The tracks are all 10s and you know it.  There's a reason it's regarded by music critics as one of the greatest albums of all time.  Now I have to listen to it tomorrow with headphones to try to find a reason not to give some songs a 10.  Of all albums, you had to pick one with no fillers.  Tbh, I'm actually glad you picked this album.

Can't wait for Tracy's.  She slays and rules.  Omg.

You’d be surprised... Many younger people (in my age bracket) have no idea who Joni Mitchell is let alone have they listened to Blue.

Just trying to spread around different types of music on GGD. Hopefully, enough people will participate in this....I’d really love to continue doing these types of megarates tbh.