Edith and the Kingpin is a song by Joni Mitchell, featured on her 1975 album The Hissing of Summer Lawns. The song emerged during Mitchell's experimental jazz period, marking a significant departure from her earlier folk roots. It masterfully blends two disparate inspirations: the legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf and a Vancouver pimp Mitchell encountered during her early career. This unlikely combination creates a rich narrative tapestry that explores themes of power, vulnerability, and urban life.

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