Joni Mitchell has announced Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980)the latest installment in her series of archival releases. Today, along with the announcement, she released the single, a live version of “Coyote.”
Arriving October 4th via Rhino Records, The years of asylum (1976-1980) will cover an era of Mitchell's career in which he experimented with jazz and folk fusion, releasing in 1976 Hegira1977 Don Juan's reckless daughterhis 1979 collaboration with Charles Mingus (titled Minutes), their 1980 live album Shadows and lightand much more. The collection will include previously unreleased studio sessions, alternate versions, numerous live recordings and much more.
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The years of asylum (1976-1980) It will be available in 6xCD and 4xLP Formatsand will arrive with a 36-page book featuring photographs and an “extensive conversation” between Mitchell and Cameron Crowe, in which she shares “intimate anecdotes, memories and stories” from that five-year period. Check out the cover art and track listing for the vinyl release below.
Technically, the audio on the new release comes from “original stereo reels, Nagra film recordings, multitrack tapes, radio controls, cassettes and more.” Pre-orders are ongoing.
The album’s first single is a live track, “Intro to Coyote / Coyote,” recorded at the Montreal stop on Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue tour. Listen to the song below.
The announcement of The years of asylum (1976-1980) comes after a triumphant year for Mitchell, who memorably stole the show with a masterful performance at the 2024 Grammys. That night, she accepted the Grammy for Best Folk Album for her live album, Joni Mitchell in NewportThis October he will perform two nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. (Buy your tickets here).
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) Artwork:
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) Songs list:
LP1
Side One — Rolling Thunder Revue
01. Introduction
02. Edith and the boss
03. Don't interrupt the pain
04. Introduction
05. Harry's House
06. A case of yours
Side Two: Rolling Thunder Revue and 1976 US Tour
01. Introduction to Coyote
02. Coyote
03. Free man in Paris
04. Shades of Scarlett Conquering
05. Free
LP2
Side One: 1976 US Tour and Hejira Demos
01. Shadows and light
02. In France they kiss on the main street
03. Introduction to Furry Sings the Blues
04. Furry sings the blues
05. Travels (Hejira)
Side Two: Hejira and Rolling Thunder Revue Demos
01. Black Crow
02. Amelia
03. Introduction to the song for Sharon
04. Song for Sharon
LP3
Side One: Hejira Sessions, Don Juan's Reckless Daughter Sessions, and Mingus Sessions
01. Roadside Refuge (Early Mix with Horns)
02. Don Juan's Reckless Daughter (First Pre-mix)
03. Otis and Marlena (first rough mix)
04. Sweet Sucker Dance (vocals and drums version, take 5)
Side Two: Bread and Roses Festival and Mingus' Early Alternative Version
01. Introduction
02. Des Moines Dry Cleaners
03. Introduction to the Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
04. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
05. Introduction to The Wolf Who Lives in Lindsey
06. The Wolf Who Lives in Lindsey
07. God must be a bogeyman
LP4
Side One: Early Mingus alternate version, 1979 tour rehearsals and 1979 US tour
01. Sue and the sacred river
02. Jericho
03. Help me
04. Big yellow taxi
05. Just like this train
06. Raised in theft
Side Two: 1979 US Tour
01. The last time I saw Richard
02. Introduction to A Chair in the Sky
03. A chair in the sky
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