Name: The Hissing of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Brand: Joni Mitchell
SKU: 603497987139
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)

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Joni Mitchell evolved from the smooth jazz-pop of Court and Spark to the radical Hissing of Summer Lawns, an adventurous work that remains among her most difficult records. After opening with the graceful "In France They Kiss on Main Street," the album veers sharply into "The Jungle Line," an odd, Moog-driven piece backed by the rhythms of the warrior drums of Burundi -- a move into multiculturalism that beat the likes of Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, and Sting to the punch by a decade. While not as prescient, songs like "Edith and the Kingpin" and "Harry's House -- Centerpiece" are no less complex or idiosyncratic, employing minor-key melodies and richly detailed lyrics to arrive at a strange and beautiful fusion of jazz and shimmering avant pop.
© Jason Ankeny /TiVo

1. In France They Kiss on Main Street

by Joni Mitchell

Acoustic Guitar: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Background Vocals: Graham Nash
David Crosby
James Taylor; Performer
Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Drums: John Guerin; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jeff Baxter; Performer
Guitar: Robben Ford; Performer
Piano: Victor Feldman; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Composer: Joni Mitchell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Henry Lewy
Joni Mitchell; Production
Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

2. The Jungle Line

by Joni Mitchell

Acoustic Guitar: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Composer: Joni Mitchell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joni Mitchell
Henry Lewy; Production
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

3. Edith and the Kingpin

by Joni Mitchell

Acoustic Guitar: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Bass Guitar: Wilton Felder; Performer
Bass Guitar: Wilton Felder; Performer
Drums: John Guerin; Performer
Electric Guitar: Larry Carlton; Performer
Electric Piano: Joe Sample; Performer
Flute: Bud Shank; Performer
Horn: Chuck Findley; Performer
Saxophone: Bud Shank; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Composer: Joni Mitchell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joni Mitchell
Henry Lewy; Production
Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

4. Don't Interrupt the Sorrow

by Joni Mitchell

Acoustic Guitar: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Bass Guitar: Wilton Felder; Performer
Bass Guitar: Wilton Felder; Performer
Congas: Victor Feldman; Performer
Dobro: Robben Ford; Performer
Drums: John Guerin; Performer
Electric Guitar: Larry Carlton; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Composer: Joni Mitchell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Henry Lewy
Joni Mitchell; Production
Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

5. Shades of Scarlett Conquering

by Joni Mitchell

Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Drums: John Guerin; Performer
Electric Guitar: Larry Carlton; Performer
Piano: Victor Feldman
Joni Mitchell; Performer
Vibraphone: Victor Feldman; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Composer: Joni Mitchell; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Dale Oehler; Composer
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joni Mitchell
Henry Lewy; Production
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

6. The Hissing of Summer Lawns

by Joni Mitchell

Acoustic Guitar: James Taylor; Performer
Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Drums: John Guerin; Performer
Flute: Bud Shank; Performer
Keyboard: Victor Feldman; Performer
Percussion: Victor Feldman; Performer
Synthesizer: John Guerin; Performer
Trumpet: Chuck Findley; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Saxophone: Bud Shank; Performer
Composer: John Guerin
Joni Mitchell; Composer
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joni Mitchell
Henry Lewy; Production
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

7. The Boho Dance

by Joni Mitchell

Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Drums: John Guerin; Performer
Flugelhorn: Chuck Findley; Performer
Flute: Bud Shank; Performer
Keyboard: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Composer: Joni Mitchell; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Henry Lewy
Joni Mitchell; Production
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

8. Harry's House / Centerpiece

by Joni Mitchell

Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Background Vocals: Graham Nash; Performer
Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Drums: John Guerin; Performer
Guitar: Robben Ford; Performer
Keyboard: Joe Sample; Performer
Trumpet: Chuck Findley; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Composer: Harry Edison
Jon Hendricks
Joni Mitchell
Harry "sweets" Edison; Composer
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Henry Lewy
Joni Mitchell; Production
Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Max Bennett; Performer
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

9. Sweet Bird

by Joni Mitchell

Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Larry Carlton; Performer
Piano: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Composer: Joni Mitchell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joni Mitchell
Henry Lewy; Production
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

10. Shadows and Light

by Joni Mitchell

Primary Artist: Joni Mitchell; Main Performer
Organ: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Synthesizer: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Vocals: Joni Mitchell; Performer
Composer: Joni Mitchell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Ellis Sorkin; Production
Engineer: Henry Lewy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joni Mitchell
Henry Lewy; Production
Producer: Joni Mitchell; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Singer-Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Jazz Rock

Label

Rhino - Elektra

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 31, 1975

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

603497987139

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The Hissing of Summer Lawns

1. In France They Kiss on Main Street

2. The Jungle Line

3. Edith and the Kingpin

4. Don't Interrupt the Sorrow

5. Shades of Scarlett Conquering

6. The Hissing of Summer Lawns

7. The Boho Dance

8. Harry's House / Centerpiece

9. Sweet Bird

10. Shadows and Light

Technical Specifications

The Hissing of Summer Lawns

Product information

Release options

1. In France They Kiss on Main Street

2. The Jungle Line

3. Edith and the Kingpin

4. Don't Interrupt the Sorrow

5. Shades of Scarlett Conquering

6. The Hissing of Summer Lawns

7. The Boho Dance

8. Harry's House / Centerpiece

9. Sweet Bird

10. Shadows and Light

Technical Specifications