Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975)

'Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975)' is part of Rhino's Grammy-winning series exploring the vast untapped archives of rare Joni Mitchell recordings - a project guided intimately by Mitchell's own vision and personal touch. The collection begins with an early cut of 'Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire', one of two songs (along with 'For the Roses') test-driven during a visit to a Graham Nash and David Crosby recording session at Wally Heider's in Hollywood. From there, listeners are treated to early demos and alternate versions from sessions from 'For the Roses', 'Court and Spark', and 'The Hissing of Summer Lawns'; historic live show recordings, including the entirety of Mitchell's triumphant 1972 return to Carnegie Hall and a definitive gig with her 'Court and Spark' backing band Tom Scott and the L.A. Express; and tracks from sessions cut alongside James Taylor, Graham Nash, and Neil Young.

Disc 1
1: Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire (Graham Nash David Crosby Session, Wally Heider Studios, Hollywood, CA, Dec. 13, 1971)
2: Like Veils Said Lorraine (For the Roses Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Late 1971/1972)
3: Medley: Bony Moronie/Summetime Blues/You Never Can Tell (Feat. James Taylor) [For the Roses Early Sessions, Wally Heider Studios, Hollywood, CA, Ap...
4: You Turn Me On I'm a Radio (Feat. Neil Young & the Stray Gators) [For the Roses Early Sessions, Wally Heider Studios, Hollywood, CA, April 16-21, 1...
5: See You Sometime (Early Version With Bass & Drums) [For the Roses Early Sessions, Wally Heider Studios, Hollywood, CA, April 16-21, 1972]
6: This Flight Tonight (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY, Feb. 23, 1972)
7: Electricity (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY, Feb. 23, 1972)
8: Lesson in Survival (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY, Feb. 23, 1972)
9: Blue (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY, Feb. 23, 1972)
10: Banquet (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY, Feb. 23, 1972)
11: Intro to for the Roses (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY, Feb. 23, 1972)
12: For the Roses (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY, Feb. 23, 1972)

Disc 2
1: Intro to Judgement of the Moon and Stars (Ludwig's Tune) [live at Royal Festival Hall, London, England, May 5, 1972]
2: Judgement of the Moon and Stars (Ludwig's Tune) [live at Royal Festival Hall, London, England, May 5, 1972]
3: Blonde in the Bleachers (Alternate Guitar Mix) [For the Roses Sessions, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Jul-Aug 1972]
4: Barangill (Guitar/vocal Mix) [For the Roses Sessions, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Jul-Aug 1972]
5: Sunrise Raga (For the Roses Sessions, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Jul-Aug 1972)
6: Twisted (Early Alternate Version) [For the Roses Sessions, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Jul-Aug 1972]
7: Piano Suite: Down to You/Court and Spark/Car On a Hill/Down to You (Court and Spark Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Summer 1973)
8: Help Me (Court and Spark Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Summer 1973)

Disc 3
1: Raised On Robbery (Feat. Neil Young & the Santa Monica Flyers) [Tonight's the Night (Neil Young) Session, S.I.R., Hollywood, CA, Aug 26, 1973]
2: People's Parties (Court and Spark Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Summer 1973)
3: Trouble Child (Court and Spark Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Summer 1973)
4: Car On a Hill (Early Alternate Take) [Court and Spark Sessions, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Sept-Oct, 1973]
5: Bonderia (Court and Spark Sessions, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, Sept-Oct, 1973)
6: Introduction (Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 1974)
7: Free Man in Paris (Feat. Tom Scott & the L.A. Express) [live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 1974]
8: The Same Situation (Feat. Tom Scott & the L.A. Express) [live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 1974]
9: Just Like This Train (Feat. Tom Scott & the L.A. Express) [live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 1974]
10: Intro to Jericho (Live at New Victoria Theatre, London, England, April 22, 1974)
11: Jericho (Live at New Victoria Theatre, London, England, April 22, 1974)
12: Woman of Heart and Mind (Live at New Victoria Theatre, London, England, September 14, 1974)

Disc 4
1: In France They Kiss On Main Street (The Hissing of Summer Lawns Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1975)
2: Edith and the Kingpin (The Hissing of Summer Lawns Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1975)
3: Don't Interrupt the Sorrow (The Hissing of Summer Lawns Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1975)
4: Harry's House (The Hissing of Summer Lawns Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1975)
5: The Jungle Line (Guitar/alternate Vocal) [The Hissing of Summer Lawns Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1975]
6: Shades of Scarlet Conquering (The Hissing of Summer Lawns Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1975)
7: The Boho Dance (The Hissing of Summer Lawns Demos, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1975)
8: Dreamland

Number of Discs: 4

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