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Available from Amazon UK. Sally Barker presents a captivating album of Joni Mitchell's poignant early songs, dedicated to one of the truly great singer/songwriters. No mean songwriter herself, Sally has cherished a yearning to record a collection of Joni's songs since she was asked to perform 'Coyote' in a tribute version of Martin Scorsese's film 'The Last Waltz'. The timbre and phrasing of Sally's voice bear an uncanny resemblance to that of the cool Canadian from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and the naive yearnings of a girl in her early 20s is supplemented by the perspective of experience and wisdom. Sally (a member of the all-women folk band 'The Poozies') is joined by fellow singer/songwriter Debbie Cassell on banjo and backing vocals and Glenn Hughes on piano and dulcimer. From the Satie-esque setting of 'Blue' to the rockin' rumpus of 'Raised on Robbery' these musicians take you on a dynamic journey through the heart and mind. This is a journey of heart and mind to California via Chelsea, Paris and Des Moines. Big Yellow Taxi, anyone?