New Joni “not yet ready for gardening” Mitchell album

Grown-up rockpop aficionados will be cheered that Joni Mitchell, who “retired” several years ago, has changed her mind and decided she’s not yet ready for full-time gardening. I could have told her she was far too young/talented to quit – retirement’s for the little people.

In an extensive relaunch interview in yesterday’s Sunday Times Culture magazine, Mitchell reveals plans to release a new album, with the working title Shine.

Let’s hope she tours to promote it, too. A Mitchell UK visit is long overdue - I can’t remember a Mitchell gig here for over twenty years.



Gerry Smith