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

Joni Mitchell's Prolific Peak from 1972–1975 — 4LP Box Set

JONI MITCHELL ARCHIVES, VOL. 3: THE ASYLUM YEARS (1972–1975) is the latest entry in the GRAMMY-winning archival series exploring Joni's vast untapped vault, guided intimately by her own vision. It spans the remarkably fertile era of FOR THE ROSES, COURT AND SPARK, and THE HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS, gathering never-before-heard demos, early and alternate versions, and historic live performances—including her triumphant 1972 return to Carnegie Hall and dates with Tom Scott & the L.A. Express. Also featured are sessions cut alongside James Taylor, Graham Nash, and Neil Young.

Features

• 4LP Box Set
• Never-before-heard demos
• Early & alternate versions of tracks
• Historical performances
• 40-page book with photos and conversations between Joni and Cameron Crowe
• Sessions with James Taylor, Neil Young, and Tom Scott & the L.A. Express
• Label: Rhino

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire (Graham Nash David Crosby Session)
2. Like Veils Said Lorraine (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]

Side Two:

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)

Side Three:

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]
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]

Side Four:

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)

Side Five:

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)

Side Six:

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, CA, Mar. 3, 1974]
3. The Same Situation (with Tom Scott & The L.A. Express) [Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 3, 1974]
4. Just Like This Train (with Tom Scott & The L.A. Express) [Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 3, 1974]
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)

Side Seven:

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)

Side Eight:

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]