Joni Mitchell - Help Me (Demo) (Official Audio)

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Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Joni Mitchell, whose songs “River,” “Both Sides Now," “California,” and albums ‘Clouds,’ ‘Ladies of the Canyon’ and ‘Blue’ compose only a fragment of a multi-disciplinary artistic output that has been embraced across generations, inspired multitudes of artists, and earned every conceivable accolade.

One of the world’s most remarkable and beloved artists, Mitchell has influenced musicians across a vast cross-section of genres with her ethereal songs that reflect social and environmental ideals. The prolific singer-songwriter-painter-poet has not only written and produced her music, but also designed most of her album covers and packaging. A journey into Joni Mitchell’s artistry is one of a highly original, harmonically innovative, and emotionally charged, familiar yet fresh adventure.

[almostgaymous]

I have waited my whole life in Joni fandom to hear these archives and I am NOT disappointed.. Blown AWAY by this..!!!!

[Katerina]

I've always wanted a stripped-down version of this song without all the other jazz...even though it made an outstanding radio hit. I just wanted to hear Joni, and here it is! So happy and of course I LOVE it!

[matthewjones]

Long ago she said in an interview that she didnt really have much in the way of demos and archival stuff. I am so glad she was holding out on us!!!

[TheArtistArt]

I was a child riding along in the back of my Mother's car when this song and THAT VOICE came on the A.M. radio - didn't know what a 'Joni Mitchell" was then and, admittedly, and for so much missed time after that day, it was not until my absolutely favorite song "Same Situation', some forty plus years later, did I come to appreciate then fall in love like others have, with Joni. Her music has been a soundtrack to much of my life since and for this I know her intimately now to my soul!

[BuffaloC]

I love hearing these early versions. "What works? What doesn't? We hear so much that clicks perfect."

[frewofstew]

Just when you think there isn't any more...here it is! Amazing Joni! Search through it all! We will never tire of hearing more! Thank You again!

[messynthwaves]

How I love this song! This atmosphere drive us to the heavens!

[bushputz]

This is a great version of a great song!
It's structured a lot more simply and really highlights Joni's incredible voice and lyrics.
Thank you for posting this.

[zararity]

Most artists would kill to record demos as good as this. A testament to Joni's innate ability and talent, I have patiently waited to get to this point in the Archives series... Thank you for giving us more and more Joni! ❤

[LinusRedding]

I was 17 when Court & Spark was released. To me it was joni at her most commercial and melodic.

[Joelster-ogpf]

Her demos are so great. This is one example 100%. If you can write a demo as good as this, you’re 100% a legend.

[RaceIsOpen]

About 3 weeks ago, a famous DJ in Philadelphia's classic rock station...had said, that she was the most influential female artist to him and he played this song "Help Me" and I almost crashed!! I never heard of this great Woman and now she is my favorite!!

[jacocharzukanamericanautho]

This song is beautiful. Joni is a true legend!

[eshimischi]

Always Joni for each and every emotion, for each and every version of her voice and songs. Pure Gift to this world! Low bow!

[PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Close enough and different enough. Beautiful.

[thetruthissweet]

This song has ALWAYS stood the test of time.

[dank.]

I could listen to Joni Mitchell's music artists send you straight to the soul of that rich and tumultuous era - the 60s and 70s - and leave you longing to be there again ❤❤❤

[serafin-xyz]

I woke up thinking it would be a bad day and then this happened. Thank you Joni!

[galenwilliamson]

A voice, a guitar, and lyrics. Take that contemporary music.

[snapfinger]

Sounds like a finished product in demo form. Bought the album, saw the tour. Didn’t try to sell tee shirts. This is the definition of class.