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Annie Lennox

“Ladies Of The Canyon”

From Joni Mitchell’s 1970 Ladies of the Canyon

LISTEN TO ANNIE’S VERSION

LISTEN TO JONI'S ORIGINAL

I pretty much doubt that I would have gone on to become a singer songwriter if I hadn’t encountered Joni Mitchell. The expression of her extraordinary artistic powers gave me the blueprint and inspiration to pursue my own creative calling. (A fairly audacious enterprise indeed.) Joni’s voice and songs have haunted me ever since the moment I first heard them in the early 70s. The poetic genius of her lyrical imagery tangled with my brain, and I was challenged to try to follow suit. Truth be known...there is NO ONE who can come even near. But that’s OK. We all have to find our own authentic voices! I’d like to offer my version of “Ladies of the Canyon” as an homage to you, Joni. Thank you for the gift you have given so eloquently.

- Annie Lennox
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