Just Stardust

Dedicated to the artist known as Joni Mitchell. "In a hundred years, when they ask who was the greatest songwriter of the era, it's got to be her or Dylan. I think it's her. And she's a better musician than Bob." ~ David Crosby

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Sheryl Crow and Joni Mitchell, 2023.

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Joni Mitchell, 1974.

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Today is a sad day.

David Crosby passed away. After battling a long series of health issues (some self afflicted), he left this world.

David Crosby’s relationship with Joni Mitchell was life-long and turbulent. He served as a mentor early in her career after coming upon her performing in a Miami club. He helped her get a record deal and then produced her first record (not without controversy). They both wrote songs about each other and their relationship. Although the romantic part of their life together ended quickly, he was always an advocate for her and her music. If you have a moment, play Crosby’s “Guennevere” and remember Croz as he sings about Joni and other women.

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Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Waltz” April 26, 1978.

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Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlisle, Newport Folk Festival, 2022.

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Joni Mitchell, 1968.

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On this day in 1967, Joni Mitchell first met Graham Nash.

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Joni Mitchell with Roger McGuinn and Robert Zimmerman at Gordon Lightfoot’s home, 1975.

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Joni and James, from their first collaboration at a songwriting workshop at the Newport Folk Festival, helping Carole King on Tapestry, to singing together in London, to the recent times.

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Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, Newport Folk Festival, 1967.

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The deep affection of young love: Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash.

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Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins sharing music at Joni’s tree house in Laurel Canyon.

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Judy Collins playing a song for Joni Mitchell at Joni’s Laurel Canyon home, March 1969. Photography by Rowland Scherman for LIFE magazine.

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Kennedy Center honorees, 2021. This year's recipients include operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz; Motown founder, songwriter, producer, and director Berry Gordy; Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels; and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.

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Joni Mitchell at the Troubador, circa 1972.

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Joni Mitchell at the Isle of Wight, 1970

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Joni Mitchell, Big Sur Festival, October 1968.