MUSC 2150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Peter, Paul And Mary, Joni Mitchell, Newport Folk Festival
20 Apr 2016
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By joni mitchell, 1970, album: ladies of the canyon. Born in canada & reached #14 billboard. Story: in trip to hawaii, she was looking out of her hotel room saw trees & a huge parking lot & was sad about that. Song my old man (the earth or a lover who walked out) Famous for her voice, acoustic guitar and jazz aspects. Talks about ddt: pesticide used at the time, & it harms certain animals. Originally wrote it for younger audience to get message across to older generation. Paved paradise could mean how they tore down favorite coffee shop. Now yorkville is a fancy neighborhood with upscale shops. In 60"s - was a hippie haven/cultural hotspot (art galleries, bohemian boutiques) Thought of as a place you play at before you make it big. Late 50"s: german & english entrepreneurs came in & ran businesses there. Coffee houses: alternatives to bars, where you can listen to lots of live music.
