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Joni Mitchell's 'Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,' 'Crazy Cries of Love' + Others: Gimme Five

Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others: Gimme Five

Here’s a look back at a handful of gems from Joni Mitchell, including an intriguing demo from the 50th anniversary reissue package for 1971’s ‘Blue.’

Osibisa, Nate Smith, Octarine Sky + Others: Five for the Road

Osibisa, Nate Smith, Octarine Sky + Others: Five for the Road

Osibisa, Nate Smith and Octarine Sky are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Donald Fagen, "Ruby Baby" from 'The Nightfly Live' (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Donald Fagen, “Ruby Baby” from ‘The Nightfly Live’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

My hesitancy with songs from ‘Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly Live’ is that it seems almost pointless to re-record a perfect album.

Toto, "We'll Keep On Running" from 'Old Is New' (2018) : Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “We’ll Keep On Running” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018) : Toto Tuesdays

Leave it to Toto to conclude what may be their final studio album with “We’ll Keep On Running,” a total head-scratcher.

Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield + Others: Five for the Road

Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield + Others: Five for the Road

Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Toto, "Struck By Lightning" from 'Old Is New' (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Struck By Lightning” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

“Struck by Lightning” would actually have been a perfect way to end ‘Old Is New,’ and Toto’s studio recording career. Here’s why.

Joni Mitchell - 'Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm' (1988): On Second Thought

Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm’ (1988): On Second Thought

Fans often overlook Joni Mitchell’s Geffen-era albums. Too bad, as this one is another jewel in her musical crown.

Yes, "The Ice Bridge" from 'The Quest' (2021): YESterdays

Yes, “The Ice Bridge” from ‘The Quest’ (2021): YESterdays

The first recorded original work from the longest tenured version of Yes represents a touch of the past and a new beginning.

Dark Monarchy, with Joe Bailey and Mark Anthony K: Something Else! Interview

Dark Monarchy, with Joe Bailey and Mark Anthony K: Something Else! Interview

Joe Bailey and Mark Anthony K join Preston Frazier to discuss the Dark Monarchy’s new album, working on two different continents and plans for what’s next.

Chicago, "If I Should Ever Lose You" from 'Chicago XXVI' (1999): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “If I Should Ever Lose You” from ‘Chicago XXVI’ (1999): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago added three inoffensive new studio songs to this concert recording, and “If I Should Ever Lose You” is the best of a half-hearted bunch.