The Asylum Albums (1972-1975)

~ Release by Joni Mitchell (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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12" Vinyl 1: For the Roses
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1Banquet
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
vocals:
Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Banquet
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
3:01
2Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire4:17
3Barangrill
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
vocals:
Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Barangrill
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
2:52
4Lesson in Survival
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
vocals:
Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Lesson in Survival
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
43:11
5Let the Wind Carry Me
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
vocals:
Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Let the Wind Carry Me
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
33:57
6For the Roses
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
vocals:
Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
For the Roses
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
3:48
7See You Sometime
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
vocals:
Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
See You Sometime
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
2:57
8Electricity
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
vocals:
Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Electricity
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
3:02
9You Turn Me On I'm a Radio32:39
10Blonde in the Bleachers2:42
11Woman of Heart and Mind2:39
12Judgement of the Moon and Stars (Ludwig's Tune)5:20
12" Vinyl 2: Court and Spark
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1Court and Spark
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
chimes:
Wilton Felder (in 1973)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
recording of:
Court and Spark (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
2:46
2Help Me
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 282) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 464)
recording of:
Help Me (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
4.253:22
3Free Man in Paris
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
bass:
Jim Hughart (in 1973)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1973) and José Feliciano (in 1973)
background vocals:
David Crosby (in 1973) and Graham Nash (in 1973)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 470)
recording of:
Free Man in Paris (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
3.53:02
4People's Parties
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
bass:
Jim Hughart (in 1973)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
recording of:
People's Parties (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
2:20
5The Same Situation
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
strings arranger:
Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
recording of:
Same Situation (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
3:05
6Car on a Hill
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Wayne Perkins (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
arranger:
Joni Mitchell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
recording of:
Car on a Hill (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
42:58
7Down to You
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
clavinet:
Joe Sample (in 1973)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1973)
background vocals:
David Crosby (in 1973) and Susan Webb (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
arranger:
Joni Mitchell and Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
recording of:
Down to You (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
5:36
8Just Like This Train
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
recording of:
Just Like This Train (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
54:23
9Raised on Robbery
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Robbie Robertson (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
recording of:
Raised on Robbery (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
33:05
10Trouble Child
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
bass:
Max Bennett (US jazz bassist and session musician) (in 1973)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Dennis Budimir (in 1973)
trumpet:
Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch) (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
recording of:
Trouble Child (in 1973)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
3:57
11Twisted
sound engineer:
Henry Lewy
engineer:
Henry Lewy and Ellis Sorkin
producer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John Guerin (in 1973)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1973)
trumpet:
Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch) (in 1973)
background vocals:
Cheech & Chong (in 1973)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1973)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1974)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1973)
cover recording of:
Twisted (in 1973)
lyricist:
Annie Ross
composer:
Wardell Gray
publisher:
Prestige Music Co. (US, affiliated with BMI), Raybird Music, Second Floor Music and Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc.
2:18
12" Vinyl 3: Miles of Aisles 1
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1You Turn Me on I'm a Radio
live recording of:
You Turn Me On I’m a Radio (in 1974-08)
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express3:55
2Big Yellow Taxi
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
Big Yellow Taxi (in 1974-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Siquomb Pub. Corp.
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express3:05
3Rainy Night House
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
Rainy Night House (in 1974-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express4:00
4Woodstock
bass:
Jaco Pastorius
drums (drum set):
Don Alias
guitar:
Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell
keyboard:
Lyle Mays
saxophone:
Michael Brecker (American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
Woodstock (in 1974-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express4:25
5Cactus Tree
live recording of:
Cactus Tree (on 1974-03-04)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express4:50
6Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire (in 1974-08)
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express5:30
7Woman of Heart and Mind
live recording of:
Woman of Heart and Mind (in 1974-08)
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express3:30
8A Case of YouJoni Mitchell and the L.A. Express4:18
9Blue
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
Blue (in 1974-08)
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express2:40
12" Vinyl 4: Miles of Aisles 2
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1Circle Game
live recording of:
The Circle Game (in 1974-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express5:20
2People's Parties
live recording of:
People's Parties (in 1974-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express2:30
3All I Want
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
All I Want (in 1974-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Joni Mitchell Publishing Corp., ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company - do not use as release label)
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express3:20
4Really Good for Free
live recording of:
Real Good for Free (on 1974-03-02)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express4:15
5Both Sides Now
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
Both Sides Now (in 1974-08)
lyricist:
Joni Mitchell
composer:
Joni Mitchell and Kevin Norwood (French Jazz Singer)
arranger:
Benedikt Jahnel
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music, Siquomb Pub. Corp., ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company - do not use as release label)
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express54:10
6Carey
live recording of:
Carey (in 1974-08)
publisher:
Joni Mitchell
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express3:20
7The Last Time I Saw Richard
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
The Last Time I Saw Richard (in 1974-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express3:45
8Jericho
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
Jericho (in 1974-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express3:30
9Love or Money
arranger:
L.A. Express and Joni Mitchell
recorded at:
Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States (from 1974-08-14 until 1974-08-17)
live recording of:
Love or Money (in 1974-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express4:48
12" Vinyl 5: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
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1In France They Kiss on Main Street
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
acoustic guitar and background vocals and lead vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
bass:
Max Bennett (US jazz bassist and session musician) (in 1975)
drums (drum set):
John Guerin (in 1975)
electric guitar:
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (in 1975) and Robben Ford (blues, jazz & rock guitarist and songwriter) (in 1975)
electric piano:
Victor Feldman (jazz musician) (in 1975)
background vocals:
David Crosby (in 1975), Graham Nash (in 1975) and James Taylor (singer-songwriter and guitarist) (in 1975)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
In France They Kiss on Main Street (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
3:20
2The Jungle Line
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
Moog and acoustic guitar:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
The Jungle Line (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
34:26
3Edith and the Kingpin
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
acoustic guitar:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
bass:
Wilton Felder (in 1975)
drums (drum set):
John Guerin (in 1975)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1975)
electric piano:
Joe Sample (in 1975)
flute and saxophone:
Bud Shank (in 1975)
horn:
Chuck Findley (in 1975)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
Edith and the Kingpin (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
43:37
4Don't Interrupt the Sorrow
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
acoustic guitar:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
bass:
Wilton Felder (in 1975)
congas:
Victor Feldman (jazz musician) (in 1975)
drums (drum set):
John Guerin (in 1975)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1975)
resonator guitar [dobro]:
Robben Ford (blues, jazz & rock guitarist and songwriter) (in 1975)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
Don't Interrupt the Sorrow (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
54:05
5Shades of Scarlett Conquering
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
bass:
Max Bennett (US jazz bassist and session musician) (in 1975)
drums (drum set):
John Guerin (in 1975)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1975)
electric piano and vibraphone:
Victor Feldman (jazz musician) (in 1975)
piano:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
strings arranger:
Dale Oehler
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
Shades of Scarlett Conquering (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
4:59
6The Hissing of Summer Lawns
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
bass:
Max Bennett (US jazz bassist and session musician) (in 1975)
flute and saxophone:
Bud Shank (in 1975)
guitar:
James Taylor (singer-songwriter and guitarist) (in 1975)
keyboard and percussion:
Victor Feldman (jazz musician) (in 1975)
Moog and drums (drum set):
John Guerin (in 1975)
trumpet:
Chuck Findley (in 1975)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
arranger:
John Guerin
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
The Hissing of Summer Lawns (in 1975)
lyricist:
Joni Mitchell
composer:
John Guerin and Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music and Mad Man’s Drum Music
43:01
7The Boho Dance
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
bass:
Max Bennett (US jazz bassist and session musician) (in 1975)
bass flute:
Bud Shank (in 1975)
drums (drum set):
John Guerin (in 1975)
flugelhorn:
Chuck Findley (in 1975)
keyboard:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
The Boho Dance (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
3:51
8Harry's House / Centerpiece
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
bass:
Max Bennett (US jazz bassist and session musician) (in 1975)
drums (drum set):
John Guerin (in 1975)
guitar:
Robben Ford (blues, jazz & rock guitarist and songwriter) (in 1975)
keyboard:
Joe Sample (in 1975)
trumpet:
Chuck Findley (in 1975)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
Harry's House / Centerpiece (in 1975)
lyricist:
Jon Hendricks and Joni Mitchell
composer:
Johnny Mandel (American composer and arranger) and Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Caphryl Music and Crazy Crow Music
6:48
9Sweet Bird
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
acoustic guitar and piano:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
electric guitar:
Larry Carlton (in 1975)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
Sweet Bird (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
4:12
10Shadows and Light
assistant engineer:
Ellis Sorkin
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell
mixer:
Henry Lewy and Joni Mitchell
organ:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1975)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1975)
recording of:
Shadows and Light (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music
4:17