1. Joni Mitchell (Roberta Joan Anderson) www.vinylrevinyl.com

2. Early Life Joni Mitchell (born Roberta Joan Anderson) is a Canadian musician, singer songwriter, and painter. She first began singing in small nightclubs in Saskatchewan and Western Canada. Then she began performing in the streets of Toronto. In 1965 she moved to the United States and became famous. www.dailymail.co.uk

3. Career Touring constantly, she became recognizable for her original songs like “Urge for Going” and “Chelsea Morning” that were covered by notable folk singers. This allowed her to sign with Reprise Records and record her debut album in 1968. She lived in Southern California, where her songs “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Woodstock” helped her become well known as an artist who helped define an era and generation. Her 1971 recording Blue has been called one of the best albums ever made. lifeasahuman.com

4. More About Joni’s Career Joni toured all around the world in places like: The Music Hall, Boston – 1972 Memorial Coliseum, Portland – 1979 Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch – 1983 The George Amphitheatre, George – 1998 In 1997 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has won a total of 8 Grammy Awards. She also appeared on the Tonight Show in 1995.

5. Where is she now? Joni Mitchell is currently still performing at the age of 69. On February 8 th 2012 in Ithaca, NY, the 3 rd Annual Joni Tribute Night took place. Joni Mitchell also loves art and poetry. Joni Mitchell’s poetry will be published in 2013 in a book called “Blazes All Across the Sky”. www.listal.com www.nonesuch.com

6. These are some of Joni Mitchell’s paintings: artcritique.wordpress.com www.girlslikeusthemusic.com jonimitchell.com

7. Discography Shine Release Date: 2007 Artist’s Choice: Joni Mitchell Release Date: 2005 Traveloque Release Date: 2002 Both Sides Now Release Date: 2000 Taming the Tiger Release Date: 1998 Turbulent Indigo Release Date: 1994 Night Ride Home Release Date: 1991 Chalk Mark In A Rain Storm Release Date: 1988 Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter Release Date: 1977 Hejira Release Date: 1976 Dog Eat Dog Release Date: 1985 Wild Things Run Fast Release Date: 1982 Shadows and Light Release Date: 1980 Mingus Release Date: 1979 Miles of Aisles Release Date: 1974 Court and Spark Release Date: 1974 For the Roses Release Date: 1972 Blue Release Date: 1971 Ladies of the Canyon Release Date: 1970 Clouds Release Date: 1969 Song to a Seagull Release Date: 1968 www.freecodesource.com www.superlyrics.com www.uulyrics.com

8. Bibliography "Joni Mitchell Music, Songs, Albums & Discography." Entertainment News | Entertainment Photos | Entertainment Video | Starpulse.com. Web. 16 Feb. 2012.. "Joni Mitchell." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 16 Feb. 2012.. The Official Website of Joni Mitchell. Web. 16 Feb. 2012..

9. “Big Yellow Taxi” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94b dMSCdw20