176. Kendall Jane Meade Discusses Joni Mitchell, Court and Spark

Send us Fan MailSinger-songwriter Kendall Jane Meade (Mascott, Juicy, Anders and Kendall, solo) pays YMAAA a visit to introduce Al to Joni Mitchell’s 1974 album Court and Spark. Kendall talks about her first impressions of the album and explains why its tracks still resonate with her more than 25 years after first hearing them. She and Al also discuss some of the unique features of the album, such as the Cheech and Chong cameo on “Twisted” and how “Help Me” was especially sophisticated for a hit single. Kendall also talks about her new solo album Space, which is the first album she has released under her own name.You can follow Kendall on Instagram at @kendalljanemeade. You can also get Kendall’s music, tour dates and links to all things KJM on her website, https://www.kendalljanemeade.com/.Looking for merch and vinyl? You’ll find them at https://motherwest.storenvy.com/.Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior.bsky.social. This show has an account on Instagram at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/. You can also support the show on Buzzsprout at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1542814/episodes or at the link at the bottom of these show notes.Have a comment, question or suggestion about the show? Contact Al by clicking on the “Send us a text” link just above.1:26 Kendall joins the show2:25 Kendall gets inspiration from a Joni MItchell print in her home5:05 Kendall recalls the experience of hearing Court and Spark for the first time8:14 Kendall talks about the influence singer-songwriters have had on her own songwriting11:55 Kendall pinpoints the features of Court and Spark that grabbed her attention right away14:35 Al talks about what surprised him about Court and SparkDiscussion of specific tracks19:11 Help Me21:00 Free Man in Paris24:00 Help Me (the bridge)27:36 People’s Parties29:44 The Same Situation32:07 Car on a Hill33:13 Down to You38:49 Twisted43:16 Trouble Child44:03 Raised on Robbery48:53 Kendall’s final thoughts on Court and Spark50:49 Kendall details the circumstances that led her to make Space57:27 Kendall talks about writing “How to Do Nothing”1:01:42 Kendall explains why Space is a special album for herOutro music is from “Stereo” by Kendall Jane Meade.Support the show