Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon were among the greatest female solo artists of the sixties and seventies. All four were gifted songwriters in addition to being genuinely talented singers. There’s a ton of interesting history and backstories here. Unfortunately, I am out of time and energy. It’s taken me nearly an hour to write this one short paragraph while I’ve struggled to stay awake. Anyway, enjoy the music while I dive into unconsciousness.
1968
Both Sides, Now
Judy Collins
(3:18)
1970
Amazing Grace
Judy Collins
(4:09)
1970
Big Yellow Taxi
Joni Mitchell
(2:05)
1974
Help Me
Joni Mitchell
(3:25)
1974
Free Man in Paris
Joni Mitchell
(3:04)
1971
It’s Too Late
Carole King
(3:56)
1971
I Feel the Earth Move
Carole King
(3:01)
1971
So Far Away
Carole King
(3:58)
1974
Jazzman
Carole King
(3:45)
1975
Nightingale
Carole King
(3:38)
1971
That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be
Carly Simon
(4:19)
1971
Anticipation
Carly Simon
(3:22)
1972
You’re So Vain
Carly Simon
(4:19)
1974
Haven’t Got Time for the Pain
Carly Simon
(3:55)
1978
You Belong to Me
Carly Simon
(3:53)
