Shadows and Light' is the second live album by Canadian musician Joni Mitchell. It was released in September 1980 through Asylum Records, her last release for the label. It was recorded in September 1979 at the Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, California. For the album, Mitchell was backed by a band of acclaimed jazz and fusion musicians consisting of guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Jaco Pastorius, drummer Don Alias, keyboardist Lyle Mays, and saxophonist Michael Brecker. Additionally, vocal group the Persuasions appear on the title track and a cover of Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers' 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love'.
Track Listing:
1. Introduction - Joni Mitchell (1.54)
2. In France They Kiss On Main Street - Joni Mitchell (4.1)
3. Edith and the Kingpin - Joni Mitchell (4.09)
4. Coyote - Joni Mitchell (4.56)
5. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - Joni Mitchell (6.01)
6. The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines - Joni Mitchell (4.33)
7. Amelia - Joni Mitchell (6.4)
8. Pat's Solo - Joni Mitchell (3.05)
9. Hejira - Joni Mitchell (7.52)
1. Black Crow - Joni Mitchell (3.52)
2. Don's Solo - Joni Mitchell (3.55)
3. Dreamland - Joni Mitchell (4.49)
4. Free Man in Paris - Joni Mitchell (3.22)
5. Band Introduction - Joni Mitchell (0.49)
6. Furry Sings the Blues - Joni Mitchell (5.35)
7. Why Do Fools Fall in Love? - Joni Mitchell (2.26)
8. Shadows and Light - Joni Mitchell (5.26)
9. God Must Be a Boogie Man - Joni Mitchell (5.03)
10. Woodstock - Joni Mitchell (5.1)
Year of Production:
1980
