River

Today's song goes out to my Mother. This song came on today at work and i was instantly brought back to the first time i really remember listening to Joni Mitchell.

Years ago falling in and out of sleep, horse trailer in tow, coming home from a horse show. My mom had on Joni Mitchell's "Blue" album in the car. As she was driving and singing along, thinking i was truly asleep, I started really listening to the lyrics of each song thinking, "who is this? I like this song, oo wait, this one too." HaHa
The song "River" came on next and I was instantly hooked. I wanted to automatically start hitting replay over and over. The melody of the song along with her amazing voice is so beautiful. Everyone knows that after hearing Joni Mitchell sing, no one can sing like her... no one. Try hitting those high notes in the car doing a little driving karaoke, tell me its easy then! HA. Granted, the songs meanings a little bit depressing... but besides the fact... it's beautiful!

To this day, Joni Mitchell will forever remind me of my mother. Great memories of all those long car rides we took together over the years and all the amazing music she introduced to me along the way. All my musical education comes from her.

For some reason.... i'll never be able to tell why.... i can't ever listen to this song without tearing up... happy tearing up of course.

Happy Day Beofre Your Birthday Mom!!!

~Penny Lane