Shadows and Light is the second live album by Canadian musician Joni Mitchell. It was released in September 1980 through Asylum Records, her last release for the label. It was recorded in September 1979 at the Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, California.
For the album, Mitchell was backed by a band of acclaimed jazz and fusion musicians consisting of guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Jaco Pastorius, drummer Don Alias, keyboardist Lyle Mays, and saxophonist Michael Brecker. Additionally, vocal group the Persuasions appear on the title track and a cover of Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers' 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love?'.
Released: September 2024
Cat: 0603497826117
Label: Asylum
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Tracklist
Side One:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. IN FRANCE THEY KISS ON MAIN STREET
3. EDITH AND THE KINGPIN
4. COYOTE
5. GOODBYE PORK PIE HAT
Side Two:
1. THE DRY CLEANER FROM DES MOINES
2. AMELIA
3. PAT’S SOLO
4. HEJIRA
Side Three:
1. BLACK CROW
2. DON’S SOLO
3. DREAMLAND
4. FREE MAN IN PARIS
5. BAND INTRODUCTION
6. FURRY SINGS THE BLUES
Side Four:
1. WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE
2. SHADOWS AND LIGHT
3. GOD MUST BE A BOOGIE MAN
4. WOODSTOCK