About 50 years ago a group of friends and I went to Phil's Pancake and Steak House at the Glenmore Shopping Centre on McLeod Trail in Calgary on a Friday night. There was a shy young girl (a student at Mount Royal College) by the name of Joan Anderson who was the entertainer for the night. She mesmerized us all - a half century later and she still has that effect on me.

The way Joni can do what she does vocally while at the same time doing what she does on guitar still boggles my mind to this day!!!:)

Such videos are the real treasure of youtube! Saving and sharing these small sparks of brilliance in a mediocre world.

Joni is a free spirit who is somewhat scary, she has no barriers no set place that she calls home, not physically but in her music and her art, she represents an ideal of fearless honesty, she seeks the real truth of what an individual is, this takes real courage, that’s my impression, a real warrior, an iron fist in a velvet glove. The iron fist for hypocrisy, the velvet glove for who and what she loves.

THIS is wonderful. What a delicious piece of history. I LOVE how friendly, polite, funny, and well, CANADIAN everyone is.

Wow, The best ever. What a show. I remember going into tower records on Kensington High Street the day Turbulent Indigo when I was at college. It was the first album she had released since I had gotten into her. I had already bought most her albums and locked myself in my room and lapped them up. She will always be the best.

Who? Who? could give this a thumb down??? This artist is a treasure. Genius! Love u Joni! Love u Canadians.

Love her playing style!!! Her songs to me are like a great painting that every time you look at it ,you see something else that amazes.

What a profound delight to find and watch this about a woman who's music and poetry helped me thru much troubled times in my 20's. To see how she grew in depth and richness is a treasure on many levels to me...

who needs the studio stuff when she's perfect just with her guitar. peerless, really...

The songs: 3:42 Sex Kills (from "Turbulent Indigo", 1994) 7:34 Moon At The Window (from "Wild Things Run Fast", 1982) 21:03 The Magdalene Laundries (from "Turbulent Indigo", 1994) 36:56 Hejira (from "Hejira", 1976) 45:25 Cherokee Louise (from "Night Ride Home", 1991) 53:38 Night Ride Home (from "Night Ride Home", 1991) 56:52 Crazy Cries Of Love (would appear on "Taming The Tiger", 1998) 1:06:11 Just Like This Train (from "Court And Spark", 1974) 1:11:28 Face Lift (would appear on "Taming The Tiger", 1998)

Such a beautiful view into the soul, spirit and music of one of the most talented women to ever grace our planet. Thanks, for all the songs, and so much more, Joni..... Ramcey in Nashville

You have brought light to an old man on a dark day with this post. I love youtube, and I love you for posting this. Thank you.

i love her voice then and now..her soul is written all over her songs and you can feel the honest feelings in them, a real artist who tells the truth as they see it..not what other people want to hear.

when I first heard the music some 40+years ago was mind blowing. now listening to her being interviewed is she for real,thank you Lord what a blessing.amen!

WOW! Never have heard her speak so much. What a joy. I hung on every note and word.

Finally Hejira performed live! I found one!

"Just Like This Train"... Amazingly gorgeous!

More or less a brilliant poetry slam with music to accompany it. This isn't music as we normally see it, it's free-form, no constant rhythm or signature. Amazing. She's giving a lot here, so much of herself, I've never seen anything like it.

what a treat, joni what a wonderous soul, such sweet melodies, truths ringing out so true. women owe her a lot, our strong songs that swept the face of a changed America. Women are stronger than ever, supporting other women, growing, being made whole. Sisters unite, sisters we are strong and liberated. thanks joni

In its quiet way, one of the best things she ever did - lovely.

At 42:16, brilliant & by -chance incorporation of the siren of an emergency vehicle effortlessly into Hejira..

I wish I had lived during those simpler times, instead of the turmoil we have now and her music brings it all together. What an artist.

I was in high school when this album finally came out. I had been tracking Joni's songs through other performer's albums, e.g., Ian and Sylvia, Tom Rush, Buffy Sainte Marie. She had a profound impact on me, the way I write, and the way I listen. I've been playing Marcie for most 50 years, and never have grown tired of it.

I'm sitting here next to my fax machine ready for the interaction!

Rare to see this high quality of tv entertainment anymore. A remarkable, and aptly titled "Intimate and Interactive" show. I was thrilled my question from Speaker's Corner was used... next best thing since it was impossible to be part of the audience. Love this genius woman whose music has been with me all my life.

Genius woman..hard hitting truth in her lyrics. Admired her for so long. Incredible chords.

Been a big fan of Joni since I first heard her music . 1968 .

I remember being young sitting in the back seat of parents cars hearing "Help Me". I met at 22 and later married the person that later introduced me again and more in depth to her music. We have been together over 34 yrs still grooving to Joni's music. Blessed? yeah! May Joni be well and thank you for your music and art.

I actually love her voice here! a bit lower and the sound of her guitar is really great. I love her open chords

Just perfect for a quiet Sunday morning-thank you so much for this..

If I had a chance to say anything in this show I'd say, 'Thanks for remembering Miles. Just great! Thanks for posting.

I was there, running the email (1994!) for the event, It was cool to see the celebrities that were in the audience. The host liked to have sake to steady herself during the show, and you can see that during the show.

WOW! Never have heard her speak so much. What a joy.

Since 1980 when I saw her concert in TV, I have been hooked..Brilliant music :D

From JoniMitchell.com the official word is that Joni suffered an aneurysm. She is speaking, and well, resting comfortably at home & getting better each day. A full recovery is expected. Leave your well wishes for Joni at WeLoveYouJoni.com

Watch the opening number twice. The first time enjoy the lyric, the second time watch the dancing right hand of Joni as she makes her guitar ring. Another worthwhile side trip would be the article on Chum City building (wikipedia) to read about how the facility was designed for innovative TV production. Keeping in mind that this video is twenty years old the place where she recorded the show is amazing for its time.

Oh, I would sooo have loved to have been at this event! What a great, intimate happening! Sheer genius!

Thank you soooo much!!! French Joni fan since 1978

Joni is a great song writer and singer the best in the world....

Thanks, love how she can put words of truth to such sadness with such finesse.

This is amazing. Thank you.

I'm really baffled by this show. I couldn't imagine that Joni could sing so well in 1994. Her voice was singing much more in the trebles in the late 60s and early 70s. Thank you very much for this posting.

No wonder David Crosby felt she is the best poet of the century. Her chords simply drive the poetry into the open where we can share. Wonderful recording.

Truly a great performance by a great music icon !

No artist I like better. Not after all these years and thousands of albums in my collection. Joni is nr. 1. I listen to her very often. The latest Love has many faces is a great sounding 4 cd set everybody should own. Really fantastic songs and a remaster that bettered the previous cd releases.

Breathtaking. Oh what I would do to be there Joni

I've been a fan of Joni for years now, but I never knew she was so funny! "I think I'm autistic." Really the best singer/songwriter there ever was, and someone who I wish I could sit down and just talk to.

My inspiration. I'm humbled by her conviction.

A true original. Most people set out by copying someone. I don't believe Joni did that she truly did invent herself from scratch.

Joni's music saved me. Such a remarkable woman. Thanks for posting this.

Joni has it,and it,s powerful and sweet at the same time,provoking you and pushing you think and feel.

Fascinated by Her.

One of a kind!!!she documented it all! ...My daughter shares the same Birthday!

Wonderful rendition of Hijera... White flags of winter chimmeys wave truce to the moon in the mirror of a modern bank from the window of my hotel room, Great show.

joni, the lack of you leaves our hearts bereft. your thoughts resonate with chords that give meaning to the phrase ,'music is love'...we love whatever it is you are / we are

Joni is such an amazingly prolific singer, songwriter, and artist. She has gotten alot of awards and ackowledgment-rightly so obviously-throughout her career; now I am hoping she pulls through and gets better soon. [Smokers please heed the reality and quit]!

She's amazing!!

54:51 The looks on these guys faces tell you everything you need to know about Joni's ability to cast a spell over her audience...Complete adoration...wonderment...and joy:) Thanks Joni!

Wow, what a super treat! Thanks for sharing, my friend.

Muchmusic was doing the internet TV thing even before the internet O_O

What a treat! Thanks so much for sharing:)

Amazing talent; amazing woman.

Natural And Simple...Music Speaks For Itself !...

So talented!!!

I don't want to lose the place of these songs by Joni Mitchell. Right here on KZfaq. This is a magical location. No where or anything was ever the same. Joni Mitchell. Tonight. Witness

A marvelous peice of sharing.

Thank you sooooo much for posting!

Sometimes dream do come true. Check out this at 1:04. After 20 years later...having her speak to me still thrills me. x

Very cool! Thanks for posting.

dear JONI what ever you do do,nt think NEGITIVE you are the best singer i have ever heard and I JUST WANT TO THANK-YOU BECAUSE IAM A SINGER TOO AND I SING YOUR SONGS NOT PROFECIELY BUT MY DOCTOR THANKS YOU alsobecause ilove singing your songs you are CUREING MY ILLNESS EPILEPSIEY SO BLESS YOU THANKYOU just think positive and get better lots oflove from joanne bakerzis my doctor says she loves you too also that my voice is just as good nearly as your voice because i can get as high as you.

this was during the days when muchmusic played a wide variety of music... unfortunately, this kind of quality can't be found on muchmusic these days...

I love that moment when she remembers Jaco Pastorius, though I'm curious what she was going to say but didn't when she cut her sentence short to start playing Hejira.

Love Ya' Joni

She has a hardback music book out with the alternative tunings, lyrics...everything!

Haven't seen this before. Great stuff!

A marvel indeed;

Thanks so much for sharing!

Thanks for posting!

I almost wish they hadn't mentioned Jaco before Joni played Hejira...As moving as his playing is in that song...it's now moving in a different way...because he's gone...Love you Jaco:)

THANK YOU!!

one of the best things i've seen on youtube (and i'm only 20 minutes into it). thankyou Siquomb1 for sharing this amazing bit of joni. i'd love to sit with this gal for an hour or 2. i would likely bore the hell out of her, but it would sure be nice for me.

Que coisa boa, fazer o que gosta e bem feito! Lindooo

Had I been in that audience that night, I would have dominated the questions put to Joni. I have so many questions for Joni!

now that was enjoyable!

soooooo good. BEST REFLECTION OF MY LADY, JONI, whomI have dubbed "The Daughter of Music" G O T T A L O V E I T !

I worked for a retail music company back in the early 90's and I picked up a copy of 'Night Ride Home' and I remember being shocked when I heard how much Joni's voice had changed since her early albums and even the stuff from the late 70's. I really didn't follow her career in the 80's but that's when I started collecting her albums, eventually owning her first eight studio albums which I still have and still listen to, great stuff. It's sad that she is 69 now and can't sing at all. :(

Why compare..? They're all BRILLIANT !

ty...this is awesome....

Still relevant!

THANK YOU ( a lot :)))

Authentic Woman...that I hope to crash into, soul to soul, in the Great Whatever Comes Next. Kindred.

The Magdalene Laundries - there was also a film on the same subject, 'The Magdalen Sisters' where Geraldine McEwan played one of the nuns.

I called that number on the screen and a woman kept answering, each time I called, saying, "Joni isn't here!". Gee.

Joni is in a class all by herself....beautiful ...

Just what you need to bring in the new year.Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell and a guitar. The way it should be.

Not true that "joni can't sing anymore". Her voice matured, got less girl like, more smokey. I find it more interesting. Lends itself better for jazz stylings. Of course, I love her early music, but all the changes, over the years, have been good. She is a true Artist.

I was there :) what a thrill

ahhh Jane Siberry in attendance I see..