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Top 9 Reasons why Joni Mitchell claims that in the 1970s, her music offended male artists.

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According to Joni Mitchell, sexism in the music business prevented her music from receiving the acclaim it deserved in the 1970s.

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The singer-songwriter, whose contemplative, confessional songs helped define the genre, admitted that she "got a lot of heat" at the time.

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In a rare interview with Sir Elton John, the 79-year-old commented, "People thought that it was too intimate."

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"It, in my opinion, offended the male singer-songwriters. Oh no, they would say. Do we really have to open out like this now?"

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One of the singer's first in-depth interviews after making a full recovery from a brain aneurysm in 2015 that temporarily prevented her from walking and speaking.

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The two grew close when Mitchell was receiving treatment and hosting "Joni Jams" in her California living room with other musicians.

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She has made a "amazing" recovery, according to Sir Elton, who added, "Music has helped you so much."

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This summer, Mitchell made a surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival, where she had previously given a performance back in 1969.

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The singer has recently participated in events honouring her songs and was awarded the coveted Kennedy Center Honor in December.

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