Joni Mitchell's Brief but Powerful Trump Attack
Los Angeles, CA, USA,Tue Oct 22 2024
Legendary singer Joni Mitchell, 80, made a short but clear attack on Donald Trump during her comeback concert at the Hollywood Bowl. She performed with a rotating cast of musicians, including Brandi Carlile and Annie Lennox, after a long break due to health issues. Mitchell's setlist included old favorites like "Big Yellow Taxi" and a cover of Elton John's "I'm Still Standing. " When an audience member shouted against Trump, Mitchell replied, "‘F Donald Trump’, I love that song. " She also joked about not being able to vote as a Canadian. This isn't the first time Trump has faced backlash from artists. Recently, Rufus Wainwright criticized Trump for using his cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" during a chaotic town hall. Mitchell's return to live performances is a significant event, considering she suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015.
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