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Reckless Daughter: A Portrait Of Joni Mitchell
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She Was Like A Storm. Leonard Cohenreckless Daughter Is The Story Of An Artist And An Era That Have Left An Indelible Mark On American Music.Joni Mitchell May Be The Most Influential Female Recording Artist And Composer Of The Late Twentieth Century. In Reckless Daughter, The Music Critic David Yaffe Tells The Remarkable, Heartwrenching Story Of How The Blond Girl With The Guitar Became A Superstar Of Folk Music In The 1960S, A Key Figure In The Laurel Canyon Music Scene Of The 1970S, And The Songwriter Who Spoke Resonantly To, And For, Audiences Across The Country.A Canadian Prairie Girl, A Freespirited Artist, Mitchell Never Wanted To Be A Pop Star. She Was Nothing More Than A Painter Derailed By Circumstances, She Would Explain. And Yet, She Went On To Become A Talented Selftaught Musician And A Brilliant Bandleader, Releasing Album After Album, Each Distinctly Experimental, Challenging, And Revealing. Her Lyrics Captivated Listeners With Their Perceptive Language And Naked Emotion, Born Out Of Mitchells Life, Loves, Complaints, And Prophecies. As An Artist Whose Work Deftly Balances Narrative And Musical Complexity, She Has Been Admired By Such Legendary Lyricists As Bob Dylan And Leonard Cohen And Beloved By Such Groundbreaking Jazz Musicians As Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter, And Herbie Hancock. Her Hitsfrom Big Yellow Taxi To Both Sides, Now To A Case Of Youendure As Timeless Favorites, And Her Influence On The Generations Of Singersongwriters Who Would Follow Her, From Her Devoted Fan Prince To Bjrk, Is Undeniable.In This Intimate Biography, Drawing On Dozens Of Unprecedented Inperson Interviews With Mitchell, Her Childhood Friends, And A Cast Of Famous Characters, Yaffe Reveals The Backstory Behind The Famous Songsfrom Mitchells Youth In Canada, Her Bout With Polio At Age Nine, And Her Early Marriage And The Child She Gave Up For Adoption, Through The Love Affairs That Inspired Masterpieces, And Up To The Presentand Shows Us Why Mitchell Has So Enthralled Her Listeners, Her Lovers, And Her Friends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell'? A: 'Reckless Daughter' focuses on the life and career of Joni Mitchell, exploring her influence as a prominent female recording artist in American music and detailing her journey from a Canadian prairie girl to a folk music superstar.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is written by David Yaffe, a music critic known for his insightful analysis of artists and their impact on music.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Reckless Daughter'? A: 'Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell' contains 448 pages, providing a comprehensive look at Mitchell's life and work.
- Q: When was 'Reckless Daughter' published? A: 'Reckless Daughter' was published on October 2, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of Joni Mitchell? A: Yes, this biography is ideal for fans of Joni Mitchell as it delves into her personal life, influences, and the stories behind her iconic songs.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of artistry, personal struggle, love, and the influence of cultural movements on Joni Mitchell's music.
- Q: Does the author include interviews in the biography? A: Yes, David Yaffe includes numerous in-person interviews with Joni Mitchell, her friends, and notable figures from the music industry to enrich the narrative.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style? A: Readers can expect a narrative style that balances detailed storytelling with lyrical analysis, reflecting the complexity of Joni Mitchell's artistry.
- Q: Are there any notable quotes or insights from the book? A: Yes, the biography features many notable insights, including reflections from other artists like Leonard Cohen, who described Mitchell as 'like a storm'.