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Sending Joni Mitchell to Newport with Judy Collins
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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In 1967, Joni Mitchell broke up with Blues Project drummer Roy Blumenfeld and she ran into Al Kooper at a bar that night. Al walked her home and Joni sang some songs for him. He was so impressed with her music that he called friend Judy Collins at 2am to get her to take Joni to the Newport Folks Festival the next day. Judy said yes, but grumbled about being woken up. Joni's appearance at Newport kickstarted her career and Al helped her get a record contract. But you have to Al tell it.
Released:
Nov 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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