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Like the color when the spring is born

Joni Mitchell wrote "Little Green" in 1966, five years before the release of Blue. It's considered one of the most personal tracks on the album, as it narrates how 20-year-old Mitchell decides to put up her then-infant daughter for adoption. Joni called her daughter Kelly. Kelly green is a shade of green (thus the name of the song). She is hoping that by naming her daughter Green it will mean the winters cannot fade her. "I was dirt poor. An unhappy mother does not raise a happy child. It was difficult parting with the child, but I had to let her go." Explai… read more
Joni Mitchell wrote "Little Green" in 1966, five years before the release of Blue. It's considered one of the most personal tracks on … read more
Joni Mitchell wrote "Little Green" in 1966, five years before the release of Blue. It's considered one of the most personal tracks on the album, as it narrates how 20-year… read more

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Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. Drawing from folk, pop, rock, classical and jazz, Mitchell's songs often reflect on social and philosophical ideals as well as her feelings about romance, womanhood, disillusionment and joy. She has received many accolades, including ten Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Rolling Stone called her "one of the greatest songwriters ever", and AllMusic has stated, "When the dust settles, Joni Mitchell may stand as the most important and influenti… read more
Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. Drawing from folk, pop, rock, classical and jazz, Mitchell's songs often reflect on social and phil… read more
Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. Drawing from folk, pop, rock, classical and jazz, Mitchell's songs often reflect on social and philosophical ideals as well as her feelings about… read more

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