A single song to discuss: Coyote

Coyote is Sam Shepard. He's the one with the ranch, with an insatiable desire for women.

Interpretation here supports that view.

None of that counters the beauty and lyricism of the song. 

Not at all. Love Joni!

my favorite as well. Love her tuning on her guitar. 

"Who...? right....Joni Mitchell"

The_Soulful_Mr_T said:

None of that counters the beauty and lyricism of the song. 

The beauty and lyricism of that whole album is simply breathtaking.  My favorite of all she’s done, including even Blue. 

Jaco.  

breal said:

Jaco.  

Pastorius.

I like "Blue" and "Court and Spark" the best. But "Miles of Aisles" has my favorite "Case of You." 

A new bio of Joni is out.

Hejira is her Magnum Opus. I feel like it's blissful hours long every time I play it- and sad when it's over.

I was getting friendly with Jaco right before he died; we'd play pool at a long gone bar called Magoo's in Tribeca. He had enormous hands; just engulfed your own hand when you shook.