The definitive female singer songwriter album of the 70's 1971's Blue is just about as perfect as an album can be. 10 immaculate songs that re-defined songwriting, Joni had a small heap of classics under her belt by the time she recorded this masterpiece but it was Blue that signalled just what a seminal writer and performer she was.
Stephen Stills, James Taylor, Sneeky Pete and Russ Kunkel backed her up, but it's Joni's show all the way - heartbreak, longing, exuberance, passion and doubt in classics such as "A Case of You, River, This Flight Tonight". Utterly essential!Blue is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released on June 22, 1971, by Reprise Records. Written and produced entirely by Mitchell, Blue explores various facets of relationships from infatuation on "A Case of You" to insecurity on "This Flight Tonight". The songs feature simple accompaniments on piano, guitar and Appalachian dulcimer. The album is BPI certified x2 Platinum.The album is generally regarded by music critics as one of the best albums of all time. In 2020 Blue was rated the 3rd greatest album of all time in Rolling Stones “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”
