I have always thought of myself as a painter derailed by circumstance. Joni Mitchell circumstancederailpainter Change image and share on social
Not to dismiss Gershwin, but Gershwin is the chip; Ellington was the block. Joni Mitchell blockchipdismiss Change image and share on social
It's in my stars to invent; I was born on Madame Curie's birthday. I have this need for originals, for innovation. That's why I like Charlie Parker. Joni Mitchell bearbirthdaycharlie Change image and share on social
I know my generation - a lot of them, they're getting old now, and they want to think back fondly, they want to kid themselves. A lot of them think, 'Yeah, we were the best.' That's the kiss of death. That's non-growth. And also that's very bad for the world. Joni Mitchell backbaddeath share on social
I heard someone from the music business saying they are no longer looking for talent, they want people with a certain look and a willingness to cooperate. Joni Mitchell businesscooperatehear Change image and share on social
Edith Piaf knocked my socks off when I was 8, but I didn't know what she was singing about. Joni Mitchell edithknockpiaf Change image and share on social
To enjoy my music, you need depth and emotionality. Joni Mitchell depthemotionalityenjoy Change image and share on social
I've got 50 different tunings in the guitar. Joni Mitchell guitarhavetuning Change image and share on social
Buddy Holly and the early rock 'n' roll was no lighter than the way I play. It's very minimal. Joni Mitchell buddyearlyholly Change image and share on social