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They paved paradise And put up a parking lot, With a pink hotel, A boutique, and a… — Joni Mitchell

Song · Rock music

They paved paradise And put up a parking lot, With a pink hotel, A boutique, and a swinging hot spot.

Joni Mitchell
Big Yellow Taxi · 1970
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ConsumerismLoss of EdenOver-developmentModern life
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Rock music
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Time
1970
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Joni Mitchell
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Mitchell, Joni. "Big Yellow Taxi." Ladies of the Canyon. Reprise Records, 1970.

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