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Hejira

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Track Listings

1 Coyote
2 Amelia
3 Furry Sings the Blues
4 A Strange Boy
5 Hejira
6 Song for Sharon
7 Black Crow
8 Blue Motel Room
9 Refuge of the Roads

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The compelling character portraits on this 1976 LP (a #13 hit) are finely detailed with Joni's yearning melodies and the sensitive bass of Jaco Pastorius. The wonderful title tune joins Amelia; Coyote; Refuge of the Road, and more!

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After the expanded instrumental scale and sonic experimentation of Court & Spark and The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Joni Mitchell reverses that flow for the more intimate, interior music on Hejira, which retracts the arranging style to focus on Mitchell's distinctive acoustic guitar and piano, and the brilliant, lyrical bass fantasias of fretless bass innovator Jaco Pastorius. Known for his furious, sometimes rococo figures beneath the music of Weather Report, Pastorius is tamed by Mitchell's cooler, more deliberate ballads: these meditations coax a far gentler, subdued lyricism from Pastorius, whose intricate bass counterpoints Mitchell's coolly elegant singing, especially on the sublime "Amelia," which transforms the mystery of Amelia Earheart into a parable of both feminism and romantic self-discovery. This isn't Mitchell at her most obviously ambitious, yet the depth of feeling, poetic reach, and musical confidence make this among the finest works in a very fine canon. --Sam Sutherland

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.92 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.32 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Elektra Off Roster
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2013426
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1990
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Elektra Off Roster
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000002GYC
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,203 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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Joni Mitchell ~ Hejira
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Joni Mitchell ~ Hejira
I remember that I bought this album a few years back, because someone recommended me to listen to Joni Mitchell. I thought the album sounded dull and I gave it away to my brother who loves music from the 70's. After listening and buying other albums from Joni I bought Hejira again, and now it's probably my favourite album from her. I really started listening to the lyrics and in combination with the sparse music, Hejira creates a very poetic travelogue. Joni wrote this album on a car trip through the usa and you can hear that. Most of the songs are about travelling, meeting people on your journey and memories from the past. I took this album with me on my trips to Hungary and Iceland, and it's really a companion on my travels. This album will grow on you after the first listenings and like fine wine, gets better with age. Highly recommended!
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