5 Key Facts About Joni Mitchell’s *Blue*

Released on June 22, 1971 The album came out on Reprise Records.

A deeply personal album Mitchell wrote the songs during a period of emotional turmoil, making it one of the most intimate records of its era.

Acclaimed for its raw honesty Critics and fans praise the album for its unflinching look at love, loss, and vulnerability.

Influential across genres Blue has inspired countless singer-songwriters and is often cited as a masterpiece of confessional songwriting.

A commercial success It reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and has sold over a million copies.