Life is tough, but Joni Mitchell is tougher.

Life is tough, but Joni Mitchell is tougher.


January 2, 2026 | Jane O'Shea

Life is tough, but Joni Mitchell is tougher.


Joni Mitchell has been through heartbreaks, tragedies, and feuds that would’ve broken anyone else. Instead, they drove and inspired her to create music that stands the test of time. 

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