Joni Mitchell - Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975)

Four vinyl LP pressing. Continue the journey through Joni's previously unmined archives. This set is an intimate and revelatory spotlight on her prolific peak from 1972-1975, which included her most commercially successful album, Court And Spark, and single "Help Me." The set Includes sessions with Graham Nash, James Taylor, Neil Young and the Santa Monica Flyers, & Tom Scott and the L.A. Express. Includes never-before-heard demos, early and alternate versions of classic songs, and historical performances plus a gorgeous 40-page photo book and liners informed by conversations with Joni and her friend Cameron Crowe.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire (Graham Nash David Crosby Session)
2. Like Veils Said Lorriane (For the Roses Demo)
3. Medley: Bony Moronie/Summertime Blues/You Never Can Tell (With James Taylor) [For the Roses Early Sessions]
4. You Turn Me on I'm a Radio (With Neil Young ; the Stray Gators) [For the Roses Early Sessions]
5. See You Sometime (Early Version with Bass and Drums) [For the Roses Early Sessions]

Disc: 2

1. This Flight Tonight (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2/23/1972)
2. Electricity (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2/23/1972)
3. Lesson in Survival (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2/23/1972)
4. Blue (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2/23/1972)
5. Banquet (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2/23/1972)
6. Intro to for the Roses (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2/23/1972)
7. For the Roses (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, 2/23/1972)

Disc: 3

1. Intro to Judgement of the Moon and Stars (Ludwig's Tune) [Live at Royal Festival Hall, London, England]
2. Judgement of the Moon and Stars (Ludwig's Tune) [Live at Royal Festival Hall, London, England, 5/5/1
3. Blonde in the Bleachers (Alternate Guitar Mix) [For the Roses Sessions]
4. Barangrill (Guitar/Vocal Mix) [For the Roses Sessions]
5. Sunrise Raga (For the Roses Sessions)
6. Twisted (Early Alternate Version) [For the Roses Sessions]

Disc: 4

1. Piano Suite: Down to You / Court and Spark / Car on a Hill / Down to You (Court and Spark Demo)
2. Help Me (Court and Spark Demo)

Disc: 5

1. Raised on Robbery (With Neil Young ; the Santa Monica Flyers) [Tonight's the Night Session]
2. People's Parties (Early Alternate Take) [Court and Spark Sessions]
3. Trouble Child (Early Alternate Take) [Court and Spark Sessions]
4. Car on a Hill (Early Alternate Take) [Court and Spark Sessions]
5. Bonderia (Court and Spark Sessions)

Disc: 6

1. Introduction (Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, Ca, 3/3/1974)
2. Free Man in Paris (With Tom Scott ; the L.A. Express) [Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles]
3. The Same Situation (With Tom Scott ; the L.A. Express) [Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles]
4. Just Like This Train (With Tom Scott ; the L.A. Express) [Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, los Angl]
5. Intro to Jericho (Live at New Victoria Theatre, London, England, 4/22/1974)
6. Jericho (Live at New Victoria Theatre, London, England, 4/22/1974)
7. Woman of Heart and Mind (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 9/14/1974)

Disc: 7

1. In France They Kiss on Main Street (Demo)
2. Edith and the Kingpin (Demo)
3. Don't Interrupt the Sorrow (Demo)
4. Harry's House (Demo)

Disc: 8

1. The Jungle Line (Guitar/Alternate Vocal) [The Hissing of Summer Lawns Sessions]
2. Shades of Scarlet Conquering (Alternate Version) [The Hissing of Summer Lawns Sessions]
3. The Boho Dance (Alternate Version) [The Hissing of Summer Lawns Sessions]
4. Dreamland (Early Alternate Band Version) [The Hissing of Summer Lawns Sessions]