I am 60 now and both James Taylor and Joni Mitchell have been my icons forever. Both incredibly gifted in each their own personal ways and been so blessed to be on this planet to have experienced their music. However, hearing this combo makes me feel so sad. What do I know, but when I hear Joni's input in this its so raw, and I hear her cry out for his love, but it is not reciprocated. Wherever they were "together" at this point on their journey, we will never know as its only a vocal, no video, no body language. Its just so haunting and such a sad, but beautiful at the same time.
Yes, my friend. The first time I ever heard it, I was near the highway during one of those massive summer storms that happen in the Midwest. I was lost in thought, half listening to the radio, mostly thinking about the woman I was going to marry the following week, and how I had found out recently that she likely had cancer and was not doing well. (We had been in a long distance relationship for 4 years ever since she moved to Utah). I had just pulled over to the side of the road just when this song came on. I cried so hard as the thunder and rain rattled the company car I was driving. Once my emotional reservoir has been emptied, I started driving again. The storm had basically finished by then, and the sky split open into one of the most gorgeous rainbows I've seen before or since, and it lasted all the way back to work. I live in that moment once more now and again. That's why I love this song so much.
At the beginning of this angelic performance I thought to myself “is this heaven?”. After 50 years of loving this song I'm only just now hearing in it, not a lover’s lullaby, but someone giving a loved one permission to pass away. (Maya Angelou speaks eloquently of this.) Bittersweet the fact that it takes a lifetime of love and loss to hear that in a beautiful song. “Sometimes you have to go a long way out of the way in order to come back a short distance correctly.” --Edward Albee
Anna, what a beautiful way to put it. When I was little, my mom used to borrow Joni and Dylan albums from the teenager across the street. Of course I didn't get it until I was in junior high. My brothers hated Joni's voice but i agree with you. She sounds like a beautiful bird.
@Anna Lyon Absolutely beautifully said. For me and my ears, Joni and Billie Holiday are these genius traits entirely. Both sides, now of the same branch that embody their perch, and urge for going. Just amazing, beautiful and entirely human.
I'm openly weeping as I watch this. I don't know why, not exactly. It's so beautiful, so priceless, so timeless. And we're 50 years older. What happened? At least we're young, with a bright and promising future ahead, in our hearts. Much Aloha. Mahalo nui loa.
Can you imagine if they HAD formed a duo? This is really lovely. I got this sung to me as a kid, and I used to sing it to my partner when they couldn't sleep because of chronic pain (...now I'm the one with insomnia...). I didn't know Joni Mitchell ever did a version, especially not with James Taylor, though. I've loved both of them since I was a child so this is really lovely to trip on. Thanks algorithms :P
@@YudronWangmo one of my favorite parts of this concert was the interplay between Joni and James and the introduction of the songs. I really wish I could have seen this show.
@@timothycollins3829 Wouldn’t that have been great? I did get to see Joni a handful of times, but never during the James period. In high school a male friend and I would sing those duets together because he was a JT fan and I was a JM fan. Memories!
This is my favorite version of one of my all-time favorite songs. I have seen/heard recordings of James singing this song with many people, but as far as I know, this is the only version with that little two-part harmony at the very end ("But I can sing this song, and you can sing this song when I'm/you're gone.). I'm thinking that was a Joni touch, and it is magical. Actually, this whole version is magical.
This is like listening to a Rembrandt painting "sing" to you... for the FIRST time. I don't know how else to describe this. INCREDIBLE. I am so glad this was recorded for us to hear.
So WOW !! I had the JT album with this song, on vinyl back in the day. ( as well as other JT records, & tons of Joni’s). But today, hearing this now, one week after a loved one crossed over to the other side, I can’t tell you what this means to me. Always loved this song but now it touches me on a whole other level. Thank you !
These two and Neil Young are my favorite singer / songwriters... You can never go wrong with any of them. My fantasy is to sit around a fire while they do their aqustic magic🕊🎶🎸
I wish this was available to purchase, I love this duet. Them talking at the beginning is so cute, especially when Joni says “I’m a night owl baby” and her giggle, so sweet. Glad James is still friends with Joni, love that he was on her final 2006 album; SHINE ✨
Love this music, I used to play when I was young in folk festivals so when I here this it takes me back....so fun I think classical guitar is the most soothing and relaxing music on the planet
[Verse 1] Well the sun is surely sinkin' down But the moon is slowly risin' So this old world must still be spinnin' around And I still love you [Chorus] So close your eyes You can close your eyes, it's all right I don't know no love songs And I can't sing the blues anymore But I can sing this song And you can sing this song When I'm gone [Verse 2] It won't be long before another day We gonna have a good time And no one's gonna take that time away You can stay as long as you like [Chorus] So close your eyes You can close your eyes, it's all right I don't know no love songs And I can't sing the blues anymore But I can sing this song And you can sing this song When I'm gone
Pure beauty. True brilliance. The best of two amazing singer-songwriters. I've had this album ("Mud Slime Slim and the Blue Horizon") since the 1970's and this song never gets old. Music like this never only gets better over time and never fades away.
Mud Slide Slim was the first album I ever bought! And this is, and always has been one of my favorite songs ever. Why? Because of these two. Long Ago and Far Away is the other song with Joni! Ethereal!!!
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I am 60 now and both James Taylor and Joni Mitchell have been my icons forever. Both incredibly gifted in each their own personal ways and been so blessed to be on this planet to have experienced their music. However, hearing this combo makes me feel so sad. What do I know, but when I hear Joni's input in this its so raw, and I hear her cry out for his love, but it is not reciprocated. Wherever they were "together" at this point on their journey, we will never know as its only a vocal, no video, no body language. Its just so haunting and such a sad, but beautiful at the same time.
Rubbish, she has an ego bigger than James.stop projecting your illusions,
@@Liz-lr1ch I think they both have
Me too same
@@Liz-lr1ch Honestly I think they would have been fine if Carly hadn't wedged her way in.
Joni couldn't cope any more with his heroin addiction. Listen to her album For the Roses. You'll find some songs dealing with this problem.
Anybody else just burst into tears when they hear this song? Asking for a friend ?
Of course
Oh yes...
Yes, it makes me think about the passages of life. It’s good to be reminded of the things that we have either in spirit or in person.
Yes, my friend.
The first time I ever heard it, I was near the highway during one of those massive summer storms that happen in the Midwest. I was lost in thought, half listening to the radio, mostly thinking about the woman I was going to marry the following week, and how I had found out recently that she likely had cancer and was not doing well. (We had been in a long distance relationship for 4 years ever since she moved to Utah).
I had just pulled over to the side of the road just when this song came on. I cried so hard as the thunder and rain rattled the company car I was driving. Once my emotional reservoir has been emptied, I started driving again. The storm had basically finished by then, and the sky split open into one of the most gorgeous rainbows I've seen before or since, and it lasted all the way back to work. I live in that moment once more now and again.
That's why I love this song so much.
Yes, I sang it to my daughter when she was a child... over 40 years ago...
At the beginning of this angelic performance I thought to myself “is this heaven?”. After 50 years of loving this song I'm only just now hearing in it, not a lover’s lullaby, but someone giving a loved one permission to pass away. (Maya Angelou speaks eloquently of this.) Bittersweet the fact that it takes a lifetime of love and loss to hear that in a beautiful song. “Sometimes you have to go a long way out of the way in order to come back a short distance correctly.” --Edward Albee
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Beautiful wisdom in your description and the quote, thank you for taking the time
I had the same realization a few years ago when I thought of this song when my Mom was in hospice.
what Anna Mae said.
Yes, an anthem to youth, the btfl heartfelt music of the 60's & 70's. This duo is perfect 😂
joni's voice is the closest a human body can come to birds and perfection.
Anna, what a beautiful way to put it. When I was little, my mom used to borrow Joni and Dylan albums from the teenager across the street. Of course I didn't get it until I was in junior high. My brothers hated Joni's voice but i agree with you. She sounds like a beautiful bird.
Not to slight J Man!
@Anna Lyon Absolutely beautifully said. For me and my ears, Joni and Billie Holiday are these genius traits entirely. Both sides, now of the same branch that embody their perch, and urge for going. Just amazing, beautiful and entirely human.
Perfect intonation for Joni and for James on the acoustic guitar.
The sounds of excellence. Joni's voice is so beautiful and pure.
I'm openly weeping as I watch this. I don't know why, not exactly. It's so beautiful, so priceless, so timeless. And we're 50 years older. What happened? At least we're young, with a bright and promising future ahead, in our hearts. Much Aloha. Mahalo nui loa.
Beautiful so touch.
I feel the same way... young hearts...older bodies.
I know why. Because it's sheer, pure beauty.
@@Occupied_South You are soooo right. It's all that and more. Merry Christmas to all.
It’s alright. ❤️
The true harmony amongst the best of friends....nothing is more comforting! I love this duo
XOXOXOXO
One of my favorite tunes ever. Wish we could see actual video footage of this gig. I love you so much, Joni.
how the joni mitchell' s laugh (55"), what's beautiful. and this song. a lot of
memories, people, situations, when we were young.
They were a beautiful pair for a short while. Joni is queen.
My first love, the love of my.life, used to sing this to me when we were teenagers. Loved it then, love it now.
Exquisite. Thanks to two of the very best musical talents ever.
I don't think I've ever heard anything as beautiful as this duet. There voices blend so perfectly. Always loved this song by James.
It is indeed beautiful. You might enjoy his duet with Carly Simon on this song.
For me, this is the definitive version!
Sound so good it put me in row one and wiped away all the years . God, how I love both of these people . This is how I hope heaven sounds .
It does : )
I'm trying to process the realization.... That I lived on this planet so long without this song.....
💯
I'm not crying, you are😭
This song still reminds me of my beloved Mary when she closed her eyes for the last time. It still brings a tear to my eyes.
🙏🏼😢
I lost my wife 5 years ago. This song has soothed me through those 5 years and will for years to come. God I miss her.
Lol she really does add to it, I never really enjoyed her stuff but maybe I should listen to her more
My go to lady for endless listening; an icon that has given us a lifetime of memories through her songs.
Yes you are in tune
What a breathtaking performance, probably the best version of this song ever!
This lullaby is right on time.
WOW. Just WOW. I wanna be in the parallel world where they DID form a duo...
Me too…
❤🔥💯
The B side on single " you've got a friend" Always loved both sides 👏🎶💖
Wow. Hadn't heard this performance. Just heaven !
若かりし頃のジョニとジェイムス、最高ですわ～ズラ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊。
we were lucky to have lived in our time, because the music was real.
Hello how are you doing?
Joni had such a unique and beautiful voice, back in the day…
I have no words to describe what I just heard. Just tears of joy and gratitude. Thank you, Joni. So very beautiful.
That was breathtaking 😍. I have so much music from both these lovely people ❤ 💕 Huge treat to here them collaborate. Absolutely gorgeous music 🎶 😍 ❤
Such an insane amount of talent between these two people...so sweet as a couple too ;-)
Can you imagine if they HAD formed a duo? This is really lovely. I got this sung to me as a kid, and I used to sing it to my partner when they couldn't sleep because of chronic pain (...now I'm the one with insomnia...). I didn't know Joni Mitchell ever did a version, especially not with James Taylor, though. I've loved both of them since I was a child so this is really lovely to trip on. Thanks algorithms :P
This elevates everything to a higher plane. Sheer beauty
The huge social relevance of this era of popular music can't be understated. I mean really; people were listening very closely.
Joni on the Grammys a few weeks ago. And I still love you
The best days. Can we start over? I wish. 💕
What a gift to have this.
I forgot how good Joni Mitchell is, it’s been a long time since I listened to Court and Sparks
OMG, I'M SPEECHLESS!! How beautifully they sang together!!! Goose bumps all over😂
I love hearing these two perform this beautiful song together. This is pure magic and they both are treasures. I'm thankful that Joni dug this up.
I bought a bootleg of this concert back in the 70's and fell in love with this song. This has always been my favorite version of a favorite song.
Me, too.
@@YudronWangmo one of my favorite parts of this concert was the interplay between Joni and James and the introduction of the songs. I really wish I could have seen this show.
@@timothycollins3829 Wouldn’t that have been great? I did get to see Joni a handful of times, but never during the James period. In high school a male friend and I would sing those duets together because he was a JT fan and I was a JM fan. Memories!
Chills upon chills! Thank you for posting this gorgeous tune for us.
As always, Amy xx ✌
This is my favorite version of one of my all-time favorite songs. I have seen/heard recordings of James singing this song with many people, but as far as I know, this is the only version with that little two-part harmony at the very end ("But I can sing this song, and you can sing this song when I'm/you're gone.). I'm thinking that was a Joni touch, and it is magical. Actually, this whole version is magical.
It's great..have you heard this duet
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MAGICAL IS DEFINITELY THE RIGHT WORD FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG FROM JAMES AND JONI. PEACE MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴
I've heard James sing this with many different people, but in addition to the two part harmony, I've never heard him let someone else take the lead
What I would give to have seen this irl. Absolutely beautiful...💙💙
Nothing more to say…blown away.
This is like listening to a Rembrandt painting "sing" to you... for the FIRST time. I don't know how else to describe this. INCREDIBLE. I am so glad this was recorded for us to hear.
Yes, I cried!
Bravo!
Wonderful, Joni Mitchell. James sang such a great harmony part on his song as you offered a beautiful melody version. You two are simply great!!
So WOW !! I had the JT album with this song, on vinyl back in the day.
( as well as other JT records, & tons of Joni’s). But today, hearing this now, one week after a loved one crossed over to the other side, I can’t tell you what this means to me. Always loved this song but now it touches me on a whole other level. Thank you !
Hi how're you doing?
Thank you, Joni, for the gift of your voice. It is always welcome.
Great version of this song by James and Joni. Also great versions when he was joined by Carole and Carly.
These two and Neil Young are my favorite singer / songwriters... You can never go wrong with any of them. My fantasy is to sit around a fire while they do their aqustic magic🕊🎶🎸
Heaven?
I sing this once in awhile to my son. Such a comfort.
Bring me back to the 70s !!! Love you Joni and James forever ❤ 💙
I am speechless to hear your songbird voice again. I sat here and closed my eyes and opened my heart for you Joni. I love you and James.....: )
James , and Joni are great together . Enjoy the few they sing ! Two beautiful people , making music together !
Fantastic! You’re both magical!!
i never tought I would listen to this, that it existed. As much as I like the Carly Simon's version, this is so lovely. Thank you.
The best I ever heard it was encompassed within my own harmony with a recording I bought in 1970 having just returned from SE Asia
Wow! Amazing collaboration-truly a hidden gem.
I wish this was available to purchase, I love this duet. Them talking at the beginning is so cute, especially when Joni says “I’m a night owl baby” and her giggle, so sweet. Glad James is still friends with Joni, love that he was on her final 2006 album; SHINE ✨
This version is in Joni’s archives volume 2
The best!!!! Cried myself to sleep many a night to this song while surviving violence at home.
💔🎶💙
Bless you 💜
What a magical moment caught on tape, outstanding.
What.s your all time favorite song? This one with Joni and James. Yup this is it
Wow ! I've never heard them sing together. What great harmonic Chemistry they have. I love surprises. Thanks for this one
Usually when I come to RUclips looking for my parents songs it's for the reminiscence bumps. Today I came and subscribed to say thank you.
Extraordinaria! Magnífica!
Qué alegría escuchar esa maravilla. Gracias James, gracias Joni.
Desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷
One of the greatest love songs ever written. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a bad cover of JT’s song. Especially love Linda Ronstadt’s cover
one of my favourites of all time!!
I knew the song is a perfect gem... but I didn't know about this perfect performance. Thanks to all those who made it possible to hear it now.
Simple days and music that reflects love and friendship.
Love this music, I used to play when I was young in folk festivals so when I here this it takes me back....so fun I think classical guitar is the most soothing and relaxing music on the planet
Hello how're you doing?
My favourite version
[Verse 1]
Well the sun is surely sinkin' down
But the moon is slowly risin'
So this old world must still be spinnin' around
And I still love you
[Chorus]
So close your eyes
You can close your eyes, it's all right
I don't know no love songs
And I can't sing the blues anymore
But I can sing this song
And you can sing this song
When I'm gone
[Verse 2]
It won't be long before another day
We gonna have a good time
And no one's gonna take that time away
You can stay as long as you like
[Chorus]
So close your eyes
You can close your eyes, it's all right
I don't know no love songs
And I can't sing the blues anymore
But I can sing this song
And you can sing this song
When I'm gone
Thank you for sharing the lyrics. It's so much more meaningful when I can see the words. ❤
Such soft and gentle harmonies, so sweet. Goosebumps. :-)
We love you Joni you're a beautiful soul!!!!! Thank you for being you!!!!!!
One of my favorite songs of my life sung by two of my favorite artists. So precious.
Love, love, love ❤️
Pure beauty. True brilliance. The best of two amazing singer-songwriters. I've had this album ("Mud Slime Slim and the Blue Horizon") since the 1970's and this song never gets old. Music like this never only gets better over time and never fades away.
Mud SLIME??
@@randallmitchell9296 - Yes, it is actually Mud Slide Slim. Thanks for correcting me. It's a great album.
So many memories. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents with us
Hello how are you doing?
Love you Joni. You have always been in my heart ♥️
LOVE!
Thanks for the beautiful song!❤️
The clarity of this 'Official Audio' is breathtaking. Chills and tears of joy every time I listen. Oh, thank you for uploading this gem.
Unbelievable greatness 😁🎶
Wow what a gift just pure and beautiful by two legends thank you x
Beautiful! Great audio quality too!!
Surprised how good this sounds. Didn't think Joni's voice would bland. Beautiful!
I second all prior praises, and it’s icing on the cake that James isn’t too proud to sing harmony on his own song.
Magical ❤
2 of the best
Mud Slide Slim was the first album I ever bought! And this is, and always has been one of my favorite songs ever. Why? Because of these two. Long Ago and Far Away is the other song with Joni! Ethereal!!!
So beautiful 💖
Perfection
Amazing
Always and Forever ❤️ Beautiful ❤️
Brought a tear to me eye! Thanks for sharing.