MU121 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Cat Stevens
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Singer songwriter style of 70s arose in part from folk revival of 60s and acoustic music of beatles. When dylan delivered song from behind his guitar or mccartney sang while t the piano, it was understood that each was sincerely expressing the results of their own personal reflection and experience. Genre appealing for audiences who left college and moved into adulthood. Singer songwriter was direct antithesis to bowie and cooper, did not play characters. Aural impression of sincerity and intimacy created by most singer somgwriter records was achieved by placing the singer front and centre with the accompaniment in a secondary and supporting role. Focus always on the singer and the song. 1960s connections: james taylor, carole king, and paul simon. James taylor, singer songwriter, among the first acts signed to beatles" label, apple, in 1968. His single you"ve got a friend written by carole king. King became one of most important female artists of 70s.
