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" The Beginning of Survival is my best album. I am very proud of it, and I am surprised at it, too. I thought some of Travelogue was a little heavy, but I don't think this is heavy. "

Joni Mitchell

Best

Proud

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People

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Joni Mitchell

Gold

Box

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Joni Mitchell

Almost

Used

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Light

Want

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