Best Albums of All Time: Joni Mitchell - Blue

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Blue is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. The album was released on June 22, 1971 by Reprise Records. All songs on the album were written and produced by Joni Mitchell. Additionally, it was recorded at The Jim Henson Company Lot (formerly A&M) Studios in Hollywood, California in 1971. The album explores various facets of relationships, from love to insecurity.

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The album was both a commercial success and received praise from critics. In Canada, Blue peaked at number 9 on the Canadian RPM Albums Chart. Additionally, in the United Kingdom, the album peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and was certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of over 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom. The album peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US. It was also certified platinum with sales of over one million copies. In January 2000, The New York Times selected Blue as one of 25 albums representing "turning points and pinnacles in 20th-century popular music". It was also ranked 24th in the third edition of Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums. In July 2017, Blue was named the greatest album of all time made by a woman by National Public Radio (NPR). Blue peaked to No. 1 on iTunes in 2021. It was also the number 1 Audio CD on Amazon. If you want to learn more about the "Blue" album, you can check it out here. If you want to know more about Joni Mitchell, you can check it out here.

Information about The Blue Album

• Released : June 22, 1971
• Recorded : 1971
• Studio : The Jim Henson Company Lot (formerly A&M)
• Genre : Folk - Folk Rock
• Length : 36:15
• Label : Reprise Records
• Producer : Joni Mitchell

Track Listing

1. "All I Want"
2. "My Old Man"
3. "Little Green"
4. "Carey"
5. "Blue"
6. "California"
7. "This Flight Tonight"
8. "River"
9. "A Case of You"
10. "The Last Time I Saw Richard"

If you want to listen to all the songs in the The "Blue" Album: Spotify Playlist - Apple Music Playlist - Youtube Playlist

It is no coincidence that this album, which was released half a century ago, is still at the top of the charts and is still listened to because it is a truly amazing album. Great music is timeless. No matter what genre of music you like, if you haven't heard this album before, I recommend you listen to it. Enjoy the music from the opening strums of the first track to the closing piano chords of the last track. You will witness how high quality 36 minutes pass.

Joni Mitchell - Blue

Blue is undoubtedly one of the best albums of all time. The cohesion of Joni Mitchell's songwriting, compositions and vocals is truly amazing. The fluency of Joni Mitchell's unique harmonic language, melodies and lyrical mastery are truly beyond magnificent. Frankly, I like all the songs on the album, there is no song that I can say is my favorite because they are all really great. If you have time, enjoy this unique and wonderful album.

Enjoy the music and stay with Love.