Joni Mitchell’s great album Court and Spark was released 50 years ago. It’s a lot more accessible than her earlier albums and she is backed by a full band.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Joni's 'Court and Spark,' an album that not only captured hearts but also climbed the charts to claim the title of her best-selling album of all time.
— Joni Mitchell (@jonimitchell) January 17, 2024
Share your memories and favorite songs from the album and revisit ‘Court and Spark’ here:… pic.twitter.com/SR5SKNBY7o
Joni Mitchell's 'Court and Spark' was released 50 years ago today.
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 17, 2024
In our review, we called it "The first truly great pop album of 1974."
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"John Lennon said, You want a hit, don't you? Put some fiddles on it!"
— MOJO Magazine (@MOJOmagazine) January 17, 2024
On the 50th anniversary of @jonimitchell's Court And Spark, MOJO pulls back the curtain on the Gatsby-ish bacchanal that set the backdrop for Mitchell's second great masterpiece. ⬇️https://t.co/4cT8mxAXfF
Sad! 