“In this song, I was thinking of Amelia Earhart and addressing it from one solo pilot to another… reflecting on the cost of being a woman and having something you must do.” – Joni, in conversation with the Los Angeles Times. Watch her 1983 performance of “Amelia” in honor of Amelia Earhart’s birthday today. | Joni Mitchell

“It should be ragged but rowdy.” Joni performing “Carey” on the dulcimer live at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London in April 1983, captured by BBC. Stream “Carey” here: JM.lnk.to/Carey | Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell - Live at Wembley Arena - London - April 24, 1983 | Joni Mitchell Fans