It’s more than 40 years since the release of Mary Black, her first solo album in 1983. Now, Black has got the ‘urge for going’, as she sings in her captivating cover of that Joni Mitchell song. It’s beginning to sink in that, Jesus, this is a bigger deal than I thought. She’s elegant in black trousers, a sleeveless black jumper and monochrome blouse. The song has me in tears after a few lines, so I can only imagine what it must do to Mary Black.

Source: The Irish Times February 15, 2026 09:28 UTC