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