Seeing Joni Mitchell carry out nowadays is a rarity, however this weekend she made it occur.
Mitchell made a shocking return to the stage on the annual Newport Folks Pageant in Rhode Island. It marked the Canadian singer’s first full set reside efficiency in 20 years.
It was her second reside efficiency this yr, though the primary was solely a quick look on the MusiCares’ 2022 Individual of the 12 months gala in April, the place she was the visitor of honour.
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The long-lasting singer — identified for ’70s hits like Amelia and Massive Yellow Taxi — was joined on stage on Sunday by a bunch of visitors, together with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford and Wynonna Judd.
She carried out 13 songs, together with A Case of You, Carey and the Gershwin traditional Summertime.
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“I wished to be good, and I wasn’t positive that I could possibly be,” Mitchell advised CBS following the efficiency.
“However I did not sound too dangerous tonight.”
And the gang would agree, cheering loudly for the star, who final appeared on the competition in 1969.
Mitchell, now 78, had a mind aneurysm in 2015, which required rehabilitation and bodily remedy to recuperate. In 2018, singer David Crosby mentioned Mitchell needed to relearn tips on how to stroll.
Ever since, Mitchell has been largely out of the general public eye, although she has made some appearances at concert events over time.
Earlier this yr, Mitchell launched Carlile on the Grammy Awards. And on Sunday, she walked throughout the stage to affix a dancing Carlile.
Previous to this yr, Mitchell final carried out reside in 2013 when she was on stage twice for impromptu gigs the place she was invited to recite poetry.
Her final correct gig was again in 2002, two years after she retired from touring.
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