Released on June 22nd, 1971 by Reprise Records, Blue was the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
Written and produced entirely by Joni, it was recorded in 1971 at A&M Studios in Hollywood, California.
Created just after her break-up with Graham Nash of Crosby, Still, Nash & Young and during an intense relationship with James Taylor, Blue explored various facets of relationships and is generally regarded by critics as one of the greatest albums of all time.
Rolling Stone magazine rated it third in its 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and it was chosen by NPR (National Public Radio) as the greatest album of all time by a woman.