Watch Joni Mitchell Performs Tearjerker Show At Newport Folk Festival

Watch Joni Mitchell Performs Tearjerker Show At Newport Folk Festival | Society Of Rock Videos

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Joni Mitchell took part in a surprise 13-track tribute show at the Newport Folk Festival, which was held in Rhod Island. It was the singer’s first public performance since 2013.

Mitchell retired when she suffered from a brain aneurysm in 2015. Although she briefly appeared at the Grammy Awards. News of the “Joni Jam” spread quickly, with her friend David Crosby tweeting:

“Well I was wrong … she’s singing … she can sing … thank you, god … our world is little better tonight.”

He previously reported that her health issues had left her unable to sing. On the festival, the singer was seen seated on the chair when she’s not performing. Last year, Mitchell recalled contracting polio at the age of 9, calling it “a rehearsal for the rest of my life.”

At the event songs like “Help Me,” “A Case of You,” and “Just Like This Train” and ten other songs were performed. The 60-year strong folk festival is being held annually, which usually features a lineup of diverse musicians.

The Newport Folk Festival has been running since 1959 and has featured iconic sets from the likes of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. During this year’s festival, the acts were composed by Paul Simon, Nathaniel Rateliff, Taj Mahal, Brandi Carlile, the Roots, Courtney Barnett, the National, Japanese Breakfast, Maren Morris and many more.

Check out the complete set list and watch her performances below.

‘Joni Jam’ at Newport Folk Festival, 7/24/22 
1. “Carey”
2. “Come in From the Cold”
3. “Help Me”
4. “A Case of You”
5. “Big Yellow Taxi”
6. “Just Like This Train”
7. “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”
8. “Amelia”
9. “Love Potion No. 9”
10. “Shine”
11. “Summertime”
12. “Both Sides Now”
13. “The Circle Game”

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