Can-Con 45 Of The Day - August 18

[radiofan]

Today's Can-Con 45 is from 1974 ... Joni Mitchell and "Raised On Robbery" ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjbfsKaG86g

[Richard Skelly]

Saw her perform this in Montreal in 1974. She was touring with Tom Scott's LA Express and, if I recall, Robben Ford recreated the sizzling guitar leads that Robbie Robertson contributed to this Court and Spark single. Other than a cover of You're So Square (Baby I Don't Care), can't think of another Joni recording where she kinda rocked out.

Saw a recent photo of Joni and some musical pals attending a concert or arts event. She looked okay, so hopefully is recovering at least somewhat from the stroke that almost killed her.

[PicturesForYourEars]

Joni was staying at the Wedgewood Hotel on Hornby, sometime in mid-90s I think it was.
I spent 2 days chauffeuring Joni as she reunited with her long-lost daughter.
True honour.
Fond memories (for me but I doubt for the same reasons for them).lol