Simple songs like the title tune are almost as fulfilling. “Court And Spark” is about a drifter who suggests the possibility of her severing all inhibiting connections. She successfully (but depressingly) resists the temptation to make too much of a casual affair.28 Feb 1974
Who is the song Court and Spark about?
Joni Mitchell
What does sparking mean slang?
1 : a foppish young man. 2 : lover, beau. spark. verb (2) sparked; sparking; sparks.
What is on the cover of Court and Spark?
Joni's comments from the StarArt book: "'The Mountain Loves The Sea,' which became the album cover for 'Court and Spark', was done on my land in Vancouver. It was done in a moment of whimsy.
Who played on Court spark?
Tom Scott woodwinds, reeds. Joe Sample electric piano; clavinet on "Raised on Robbery" Larry Carlton electric guitar on all tracks except "Car on a Hill", "Raised on Robbery" and "Trouble Child" Max Bennett bass guitar on all tracks except "Free Man in Paris", "People's Parties" and "Trouble Child"
Who played drums on court spark?
John Guerin
What year was Court and Spark released?
January 1, 1974
Who were the musicians on Court and Spark?
- Max Bennett. Bass, Bass Instrument, Main Personnel.
- Dennis Budimir. Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Main Personnel.
- Larry Carlton. Guest Artist, Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Main Personnel.
- Cheech & Chong. Guest Artist, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
- Chong. Vocals (Background)
- Tommy Chong.
- David Crosby.
- Dennis Dudimir.
Who played drums on Help Me by Joni Mitchell?
Los Angeles session drummer Russ Kunkel has played on hundreds of recordings over the years, but he is best known for driving the rhythm on a series of 1970s folk-rock and FM radio classics by artists including James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Crosby, Stills and Nash 22 Jun 2021
What happened to Joni Mitchell's voice?
Mitchell contracted polio at age nine and was hospitalized for weeks. She also started smoking that year, but denies that smoking has affected her voice.
Did Joni Mitchell give up a child for adoption?
The spindles of the banister were gap-toothed—fuel for last winter's occupants." The following year, the singer gave birth to a baby girl, Kelly Dale Anderson, and unable to provide for her, she gave her up for adoption. This had a huge impact on Joni and inspired some of her most successful songs on the album Blue.17 Dec 2021