On March 23, 1988, “Geffen” label released “Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm”, the 13th Joni Mitchell album. It was recorded 1986 – 1987, and was produced by Joni Mitchell and Larry Klein.

Personnel:

• Joni Mitchell – vocals, guitar, keyboards, drum programming
• Michael Landau– guitar, backing vocals
• Steve Stevens- lead guitar
• Steven Lindsey – organ
• Larry Klein- bass, keyboards, congas, programming, backing vocals
• Manu Katché- drums, percussion, talking drum, snare drum, backing vocals
• Wayne Shorter- saxophones
• Thomas Dolby- marimba
• Peter Gabriel– vocals
• Willie Nelson- vocals
• Iron Eyes Cody– vocals
• Billy Idol– vocals
• Tom Petty– vocals
• Benjamin Orr- backing vocals
• Don Henley- backing vocals
• Wendy Melvoin- backing vocals
• Lisa Coleman- backing vocals
• Julie Last – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Joni Mitchell, except where noted.

1. My Secret Place
2. Number One
3. Lakota – Joni Mitchell and Larry Klein
4. The Tea Leaf Prophecy – (Lay Down Your Arms) – Joni Mitchell and Larry Klein
5. Dancin’ Clown
6. Cool Water – Joni Mitchell and Bob Nolan
7. The Beat of Black Wings
8. Snakes and Ladders – Joni Mitchell and Larry Klein
9. The Reoccurring Dream – Joni Mitchell and Larry Klein
10. A Bird That Whistles (Corrina, Corrina) – traditional