Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi (cover)

Its been 15 years on YouTube... back again where it all started! Thanks for all the support guys. Hope you enjoy :)

2008 Version:

"Big Yellow Taxi" was written and recorded by Joni Mitchell for her 1970 album Ladies of the Canyon. Also covered by Amy Grant in 1994 and Counting Crows in 2003.

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Stonebridge (Furch) OM32SM

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Pick: Dunlop Tortex (.88m) Green

Audio Setup Chain:

Guitar and Vocal — AKG c451b Mic and APEX 460 Mic — PRO MPA II — Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 — 2019 iMac — Logic Pro X -- Soundflower — OBS — YouTube

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[KevinMerinoCreations]

What an excellent re-imagining of an outstanding classic. It is a artful balance of making it your own while honoring the core elements of the original. 👏👏👏

[heysogo]

As captivating as the first cover time you covered this song 15 years ago. It has remained on my work commute playlist to this day! Thanks for all the years of entertainment my friend!

[ElfSixDave]

That Capo is higher than the blue sky. Super job Corey, as usual.💚

[dcicero]

Loving your intros -- rarely knowing what's coming, but totally digging the grooves that set up your interpretations of the songs so well.

[nickc]

Man covering Joni can not be easy, but you crush it as always!

[twkm]

This is up there easily in my top 5 of all your covers.
It’s literal perfection and such an inspiration to watch n hear.
Bravo 👏

[AnAmericanComposer]

So great to hear you playing in open D! My favorite guitar tuning and you do it justice.

[frankschannel]

What Kevin said. Amazing re-imagining of an oldie but goodie!

[viktormedina]

Simply beautiful. So much emotion conveyed. Much respect always, and thanks.

[dxdelafu]

Masterful performance. Not only playing and singing, but choosing a perfect song.

[jordanjardine]

One of my all time favorites, love your take on it. I can really feel the heart and soul you put into your covers. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[pritush]

I was thinkin of this and Lilac tree for sometimes now how you have not put a separate covers 👏 👏 your guitar tones compliment your voice and vice verse always exciting times namaste

[nickharvey]

Great work - you captured the essence of a classic.

[ste_venegas]

what an incredible sound from that guitar

[ColleenCleland]

I hope his journey to become a monk fulfills all his happiness!!…he’s a doll!

[doc_on_bike]

Outstanding! Music from another galaxy!

[imspartacvs]

Very interesting take.
I hope Joni's heard it.
You've done a good job.

I'd like to hear your take on Both Sides Now.... it's in the same tuning

Thanks for sharing the music

[georgeshaw]

Great cover Corey. Loved the intro Amigo.

[markdiosz]

Seeing you playing always motivates me to try and do better. Great cover!

[englishsongswithfrenchtrad]

Magical version, very emotionnal, how the guitar sounds it s incredible really ❤