On this day March 23 1988 Joni Mitchell released her 13th studio album Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm. The album saw Mitchell experimenting with a more polished production and featured collaborations with several well known artists including Peter Gabriel Don Henley Tom Petty and Willie Nelson. Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm peaked at number 45 on the Billboard charts and showcased Mitchell’s evolving sound blending folk rock and pop elements. Songs like My Secret Place and Snakes and Ladders reflected her signature poetic storytelling while tracks such as Lakota addressed social and environmental issues.
80s insight: The album’s song Dancin’ Clown featured guest vocals from both Billy Idol and Tom Petty marking one of Mitchell’s most unexpected collaborations.
80s insight: The album’s song Dancin’ Clown featured guest vocals from both Billy Idol and Tom Petty marking one of Mitchell’s most unexpected collaborations.
