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Shadows and Light is the second live album by Canadian musician Joni Mitchell. It was released in September 1980 through Asylum Records, her last release for the label. It was recorded in September 1979 at the Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, California.[3]
For the album, Mitchell was backed by a band of acclaimed jazz and fusion musicians consisting of guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Jaco Pastorius, drummer Don Alias, keyboardist Lyle Mays, and saxophonist Michael Brecker. Additionally, vocal group the Persuasions appear on the title track and a cover of Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers' "Why Do Fools Fall in Love".
Tracklist
Side One:
1. INTRODUCTION [1:51]
2. IN FRANCE THEY KISS ON MAIN STREET [4:14]
3. EDITH AND THE KINGPIN [4:10]
4. COYOTE [4:58]
5. GOODBYE PORK PIE HAT [6:02]
Side Two:
1. THE DRY CLEANER FROM DES MOINES [4:37]
2. AMELIA [6:40]
3. PAT’S SOLO [3:09]
4. HEJIRA [7:42]
Side Three:
1. BLACK CROW [3:52]
2. DON’S SOLO [4:04]
3. DREAMLAND [4:40]
4. FREE MAN IN PARIS [3:23]
5. BAND INTRODUCTION [0:52]
6. FURRY SINGS THE BLUES [5:14]
Side Four:
1. WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE [2:53]
2. SHADOWS AND LIGHT [5:23]
3. GOD MUST BE A BOOGIE MAN [5:02]
4. WOODSTOCK [5:08]