you can't leave this empty - What are Joni’s own words? And, whoops, but there are some great, just less historically well-known female folk singer-songwriters from other countries who came before Joni Mitchell. Joni is, undoubtedly, an icon and a longtime favorite of mine, but the position of “godmother to all female singer songwriters” doesn’t necessarily belong to her, just because she was an extraordinary talent, skilled, had an amazing voice, and was commercially successful. To name a few: Elizabeth Cotten (a Black woman folk singer songwriter, around long before JM ); Violeta Parra (Chilean folk artist, singer-songwriter who started out in 1939). I think Judy Collins was active before Joni came along, and she’s easily a godmother, too. If you haven’t heard the song “Gracias a la vida,” by Violeta Parra, please find it and listen, asap. (It was also covered/recorded by Mercedes Sosa and Joan Baez.) Just because White North Americans may not know about these women, doesn’t mean they weren’t laying the groundwork for future female folk singer songwriters to come.
Me partner has always had a thing, we’ve been together ten years so far, and if he hears a song he thinks I’ll like he texts me it. He sent me her name, and this is the first video what came up. I don’t even know if this is the song he heard yet as he’s not home, but I love it, and him, already xx
ToeJ - Laura Marling is clearly influenced by Joni Mitchell, and that’s a compliment to Joni, but Marling does her own thing. She has many original songs that very much showcase her own sound, and, likely, as Joni Mitchell’s music and sound evolved over time, reaching into other genres, so will Laura Marling’s. Her voice and musicianship are strong, she can do edgy and sweet, and will most likely have a long career ahead of her. It’s fantastic to have a new generation of folk and folk-influenced musicians, and I welcome artists like Marling and Johnny Flynn. Not sure why you feel the need to take her down a notch with your multiple “rip-off” comments under this video.
It's a great thing to have a grasp of what life is about at such a young age but then also to have the artistic ability to present it to the public in such a wonderful way - I must admit I'm in awe of such talent!
Oh Laura, you never fail to unfurl something inside my very soul that waits to hear your voice. Thank you for the music. One day I hope to see you live. Arohanui from NZ
I really can't get enough of Laura's music at the moment. Every online performance she's done of the new album, I've watched, and I don't usually do that. Excited to see her live gig on 6th June!
@ELosieMwahaha - were you able to go to a live gig in June ... of anyone? If so, pretty envious, both of being able to see Laura Marling, and being able to hear live music! There have been some outdoor gigs in my small city, but most live music shows have been cancelled due to the pandemic.
It is superb. This is my introduction to her and I love it (I am a life long Joni Mitchell fan) Sadly, I am also an irritating pedant and I don't think you can call one song a "body of work". In fact, I know you can't, unless it's the only song she ever wrote. Body of work Noun body of work (plural bodies of work) The entirety of the creative or academic output produced by a particular individual or unit.
@@andrewjones2132 No it can't. The phrase 'body of work' has a specific definition. It means the entire collection of an artist's creative output. 'The Complete Works of Shakespeare' is a body of work. Hamlet or Macbeth are not.
@@andrewjones2132 Before you get bogged down trying to defend your mistake, why not google a few dictionary sites first. It might save you a tedious exchange of comments.
I saw her a few years ago in Sheffield. At one point she said “you’re a very polite audience” to which someone in the audience immediately replied “sorry” :).
The phrasing and melody in parts are something closer to a fucking gilbert and sullivan track... and to make something like that fresh and 100% genuine and current is a credit to someone who has mastered a craft.
This voice is a miracle. And as wrote Arthur Rimbaud : A black, E white, I red, U green, O blue : vowells, each note that Laura sings could be associate with a hot colour : A :blond, E shining
Came on this video expecting to hate it, surprised at how good it is, them chord progressions are absolutely incredible, reminds me of a female nick drake.
The fact that I find her derivative and boring is nothing to do with it. She suffers from the problem like most singer-songwriters, both male and female - she ain't no Joni Mitchell. But quite pleasant.
