Raina Krangle: Big Yellow Taxi

Raina Krangle: Big Yellow Taxi  

Raina Krangle Reimagines Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” with Fresh Folk Soul and ’60s Reverence.

“You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” More than 50 years since Joni Mitchell first sang those words, singer-songwriter Raina Krangle breathes new life into them with her vibrant, acoustic-driven cover of Big Yellow Taxi, out April 11, 2025. Blending her signature Fresh Folk style with a stripped-down authenticity true to Joni’s spirit, Krangle’s version is both a nostalgic nod and a timely refresh—one that captures the urgency of now with the warmth of a shared past. And the timing couldn’t be more right. 

“Now, with Canada-U.S. tariff wars and growing global tensions, two Canadian singer-songwriters—Joni, now in the U.S., and me in Canada—watch history unfold,” Raina reflects: “That recording was pure, unpolished, and real—just three young musicians capturing the essence of a timeless song.” What started as an environmental song now echoes in trade wars, misinformation, and broken alliances. “The message feels even more urgent today,” she says.“It is also a statement about unity, kindness and the need to stand against hate,” she says. In 2024, I met Tom Rush at Hugh’s Room. He was the first musician to cover Joni’s songs—The Circle Game. This re-release really feels like a full-circle moment.” Raina will be following up with an original release, "Holy Land" in May and a single release party honouring both releases at Free Times Cafe, 320 College St. Toronto, Saturday, June 14, 6:30-9:00PM.

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