As a musician, singing and playing a song are usually the easy parts. The hard part, and where many fail, is capturing the heart and essence of the song. You did it. And, I think Joni would be proud.
Played this version a hundred times and even sang along with, but i still get sentimental each i time do it... this is the best version of this Joni Mitchell's hit...
This song written by Joni Mitchell and made famous by Judy Collins covering it in 1968 was a huge hit and success for Judy Collins. I usually don't like to listen to most people covering such a famous song (and prefer lesson known songs when people cover them) but you have really done a great, great job with this song. I mean it's been covered by so many people that after awhile you don't want to hear it covered anymore I guess is the problem. But.....I thought, well just go ahead and listen to your cover and I am glad I did. Your voice is very good and so is your guitar accompaniment. A + for you on this song.
I have just listened to SEAL's cover of 'Both Sides Now'. He sang beautifully. But somehow I feel that anguish of a soul in purgatory. And then I come up with this rendering by VONCKEN. A true performance from heaven. Moving but appeasing. Thank you so much
Wow, this is THE MOST beautiful and heartfelt version of this song that I have ever heard. Just a man and his guitar - nothing else needed: perfection. Thank you so much! From a fan in Australia :-)
Though I would have liked to hear the typical Joni tuning for this song, I LOVE this rendition, the voice, the timing is awesome., the interpretation is really beautiful.,
Just beautiful. Arrangement, tempo, and your amazing voice. I’ve allowed my new guitar to gather dust in fear- you have burst that bubble. Forever in gratitude to you and your rendition. Magic 🙏🏼❤️
This is fantastic.. It’s not often I take the time out to write what I think, but this deserves the time out. A cover of all covers of this masterpiece.
I often ask myself how the heck does one write lyrics like this. Just a alchemy of words that turns a song to pure gold. Greetings from Italy. Rome december 2019. Ps. Great rendition.
Rows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere I've looked at clouds that way But now they only block the sun They rain and snow on everyone So many things I would have done But clouds got in my way I've looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down and still somehow It's cloud's illusions I recall I really don't know clouds at all Moons and Junes and ferries wheels The dizzy dancing way you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way But now it's just another show You leave 'em laughing when you go And if you care, don't let them know Don't give yourself away I've looked at love from both sides now From give and take and still somehow It's love's illusions I recall I really don't know love at all Tears and fears and feeling proud, To say "I love you" right out loud Dreams and schemes and circus crowds I've looked at life that way But now old friends they're acting strange They shake their heads, they say I've changed Well something's lost, but something's gained In living every day. I've looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all I've looked at life from both sides now From up and down, and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all
I just came across this rendition from You Tube suggested videos. I've listened to many versions of it over the years, Joni's hundreds of times. This VONCKEN version, the singing and playing are for sure beautiful, however the lyric changes are distracting in a way. When he sang ferries wheels instead of Ferris wheels, I thought it was very strange. Even stranger is when someone posts the wrong lyrics, so I googled the lyrics and read along as he sang. I just think when a song is written so beautifully the correct words are very important.
Oh give him a break! Americans know what Ferris wheels are because we have tons of them. He is not an American is he? Do they even have them where he lives? Honest mistake.
I have commented before. This is the most beautiful, classiest rendition of this song. Beautiful guitar, beautiful man and voice. Just wonderful, thank u!
I just discovered this channel. How could I have missed him all these years? Amazing rendition of one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Near tears by the end.
I was blown away by your cover of this classic and one my favorite songs. I love when you added an extra I really don't know life at all at the end. The song was performed with such emotion. It grabs and captures the attention of the audience even more. I can't stop listening to it. Phenomenal! This song is so special to me. Growing up, my big sister would play this song, along with other Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell songs. Although she recently had many strokes, when I sing this song to her, she gets so happy and gives us the biggest smile. 🙂💙
This cover would deserve a LOT more views. It’s one of the best renditions of this song I’ve ever heard. Very clear harmonies and singing. Every note, every chord, every word are just put in the right way.
I love the way he gave emotion to the song and every lyrics of it. You can feel the dilemma the song was trying to portray. The voice is superb. All in all is amazing. Kudos!!!
This is a brilliant cover of one of my favoute songs..." " But now my friends they're acting strange, They shake their heads and say I've changed. Well somethings lost but somethings gained In living life each day.". " A timeless classic"
Wow! Very nice interpretation of this timeless song! Your warm, clear voice lent itself exceptionally well to the subtlely needed to do this song well. Best of luck with your career.
Thank you for the nice feeling I get from listening. The song is right, so many illusions in this world, we are either away or near completenes, either away or near love, the only thing that is real is our inner feeling connected to that which is divine, joy, calm, complete, peace. All the drama is unnecessary.
When Joni wrote this song as a 21yo girl, they told her she would need to mature into it to encompass it's true meaning.. This song was written for a much older person.. Joni proved the remark to be spot on by performing her latest version post 60+ yo.. The depth she was able to convey from a different point in life blew us all away..
Stunning, beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful man - how come I'm only learning of you now - can't wait to see your other songs - cheers from Canada
I was just searching for acoustic covers, while I'm learning guitar and looking for inspiration. This was my mom's favorite song (passed ten days before 9/11)...literally brought me to tears. I don't think words can describe how much I love this rendition. Thanks man.
I think you just single handedly restored my faith in the world! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 That was beautiful, fabulous, wow!! What a pleasure! Thank you for sharing 👏👏 Mandy
As a musician, singing and playing a song are usually the easy parts. The hard part, and where many fail, is capturing the heart and essence of the song. You did it. And, I think Joni would be proud.
Wow!
"...And if you care, don't let them know. Don't give yourself away." That line hits deep every single time.
Played this version a hundred times and even sang along with, but i still get sentimental each i time do it... this is the best version of this Joni Mitchell's hit...
There must be hundreds of recorded covers of this song. Out of the dozens of versions I have heard, this one sure stands out. Very well done.
I agree with you. Many covers and this is great done.
About 350+
Nicely done! Thank you
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Nope nope, listen to Keiko necesario
What a wonderfulvoice
thank you
bring me back to my high schoolday.
So you have that rare ability to take a cover and make it seem like it's 'yours'. Just beautiful, thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us.
7 years later to this party. Your voice is just so pleasing. Thanks for sharing.
It’s rare to hear perfection from an artist.
This song written by Joni Mitchell and made famous by Judy Collins covering it in 1968 was a huge hit and success for Judy Collins.
I usually don't like to listen to most people covering such a famous song (and prefer lesson known songs when people cover them) but you have really done a great, great job with this song. I mean it's been covered by so many people that after awhile you don't want to hear it covered anymore I guess is the problem. But.....I thought, well just go ahead and listen to your cover and I am glad I did. Your voice is very good and so is your guitar accompaniment. A + for you on this song.
Good lord what a fantastic tribute to that song! Great Phrasing!
Ok who was brought back here by Joni Mitchell’s Grammy performance? LOVE THIS COVER!!!
Yeah, but where is he now? Can‘t find any new videos from him . . . hope he‘s okay
I didn't need the grammys to care about this song.
It's been quite a while since I was moved to unstoppable tears. Thank you for taking me there.
Excellent treatment of one of the most beautiful lyrics ever composed; you do the song justice very well!
Same exact thoughts. I wanna hear it from a man's POV.
Ive listened to this Wonderful Perfectly Performed Cover a hundred times already....this is my first comment I think? Bravo!❤️
Anyone who sings like this has to know love and life. Beautiful..!
I closed my eyes while listening and I can feel all the pictures in my mind with this song.
I have just listened to SEAL's cover of 'Both Sides Now'. He sang beautifully. But somehow I feel that anguish of a soul in purgatory. And then I come up with this rendering by VONCKEN. A true performance from heaven. Moving but appeasing. Thank you so much
I've heard Joni play this, so many times, and enjoyed it. This one gave me the "feels", for some reason. Tears in my eyes, still.
Wow, this is THE MOST beautiful and heartfelt version of this song that I have ever heard. Just a man and his guitar - nothing else needed: perfection. Thank you so much! From a fan in Australia :-)
Wow... what a voice!! I can listen to his voice all day!
Honestly don't think I'd ever heard a man sing this one before. Very nice!
Neil Diamond did
Leonard Nimoy (aka Spock) covered this song in a late 60's album he released.
Seal at Joni's 75th birthday. By far the best rendition.
Though I would have liked to hear the typical Joni tuning for this song, I LOVE this rendition, the voice, the timing is awesome., the interpretation is really beautiful.,
Paul young sang it as a duet
Oh wow!!! SO naturally musical, so expressive, SO truly touching!!! Thank you, Voncken .
A Lovely and Heartfelt cover of a timeless song. Absolutely beautiful. Talented guitarist as well. Thank you!
Brought me to tears. Wonderful cover of a great song. Thank you for sharing.
Just beautiful. Arrangement, tempo, and your amazing voice. I’ve allowed my new guitar to gather dust in fear- you have burst that bubble. Forever in gratitude to you and your rendition. Magic 🙏🏼❤️
This guy’s voice is golden.
This is fantastic.. It’s not often I take the time out to write what I think, but this deserves the time out. A cover of all covers of this masterpiece.
Surely one of the best covers of this song. The sadness is so real, you can almost touch it 😊
So beautiful. Shed a couple of tears. This version made me think a lot about life and love.
I often ask myself how the heck does one write lyrics like this. Just a alchemy of words that turns a song to pure gold. Greetings from Italy.
Rome december 2019.
Ps. Great rendition.
And your comment is alchemy as well!!
@@elenasony Thankyou.
Wow, waht a beautiful voice!
Second time I came across this video and second time I am mesmerized at the passion and beauty of this version.
Your voice and the feel that you bring are so beautiful. Captures the wistfulness of Joni Mitchell's song in all its fleeting loveliness.
Awesome cover
Beautifully captures the depth of this song. The bittersweet reminder that we really don't know much at all.
Rows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
I've looked at clouds that way
But now they only block the sun
They rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way
I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's cloud's illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all
Moons and Junes and ferries wheels
The dizzy dancing way you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way
But now it's just another show
You leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away
I've looked at love from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It's love's illusions I recall
I really don't know love at all
Tears and fears and feeling proud,
To say "I love you" right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way
But now old friends they're acting strange
They shake their heads, they say I've changed
Well something's lost, but something's gained
In living every day.
I've looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all
I've looked at life from both sides now
From up and down, and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all
I just came across this rendition from You Tube suggested videos. I've listened to many versions of it over the years, Joni's hundreds of times. This VONCKEN version, the singing and playing are for sure beautiful, however the lyric changes are distracting in a way. When he sang ferries wheels instead of Ferris wheels, I thought it was very strange. Even stranger is when someone posts the wrong lyrics, so I googled the lyrics and read along as he sang. I just think when a song is written so beautifully the correct words are very important.
Oh give him a break! Americans know what Ferris wheels are because we have tons of them. He is not an American is he? Do they even have them where he lives? Honest mistake.
You are very mistaken in your comments!
Those lyrics are truly something…Especially when sung by a great artist
I have commented before. This is the most beautiful, classiest rendition of this song. Beautiful guitar, beautiful man and voice. Just wonderful, thank u!
Even Joni Mitchell didn't made me cry so much on these verses. Amazing feeling in your perfect voice.
Can’t stop listening 👏👏👏
Ive heard this song a million times. I’ve never HEARD it til I saw your cover. Beautiful.
I just discovered this channel. How could I have missed him all these years? Amazing rendition of one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Near tears by the end.
Wow! I seriously am crying my eyes out right now. My all time favorite song to sing….especially one songster to another ❤❤❤.
I want this version! my favorite Joni song
So beautiful..Bravo
I have listened to many and few but this still is the best version.
This is an incredible arrangement ... beautiful, simple and yet complex with emotion. Thanks so much for sharing this. Truly amazing.
meaning of the lyric come into my heart straightly. beautiful, thank you.
I like the way he puts so much emotion ..for me he's the best.
One more of your interpretations that hit home for me.
Music is a language that you really speak the way I understand.
Thank you for your art.
I can listen to this all day long!
I was blown away by your cover of this classic and one my favorite songs. I love when you added an extra I really don't know life at all at the end. The song was performed with such emotion. It grabs and captures the attention of the audience even more. I can't stop listening to it. Phenomenal!
This song is so special to me. Growing up, my big sister would play this song, along with other Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell songs. Although she recently had many strokes, when I sing this song to her, she gets so happy and gives us the biggest smile. 🙂💙
This is just incredible. Your timbre is mind blowing!
So smooth and a great tone only took me seven years to stumble onto it...btw the best vocal of this song....
oh what a beautiful song. beautiful rendition. thank you.
This cover would deserve a LOT more views. It’s one of the best renditions of this song I’ve ever heard. Very clear harmonies and singing. Every note, every chord, every word are just put in the right way.
What an absolute beautiful song. What a voice, gorgeous guitar! Thank u!
I love the way he gave emotion to the song and every lyrics of it. You can feel the dilemma the song was trying to portray. The voice is superb. All in all is amazing. Kudos!!!
Amen
Heartfelt and simply beautiful! Great job man!!!!
I see this was made 4 yrs ago but I am commenting today because you sang and played this song beautifully. I hope you are still playing.
This is a brilliant cover of one of my favoute songs..."
" But now my friends they're acting strange,
They shake their heads and say I've changed.
Well somethings lost
but somethings gained
In living life each day.".
" A timeless classic"
Well done my friend !
Enjoy this over and over!
Outstanding.
Wow! Very nice interpretation of this timeless song! Your warm, clear voice lent itself exceptionally well to the subtlely needed to do this song well. Best of luck with your career.
Thank you for the nice feeling I get from listening. The song is right, so many illusions in this world, we are either away or near completenes, either away or near love, the only thing that is real is our inner feeling connected to that which is divine, joy, calm, complete, peace. All the drama is unnecessary.
It recalls me Don McLean. Beautiful version.
Ah yes, you're absolutely right...I couldn't put my finger on why it seemed so familiar!
A beautiful lullaby to the dilemma of the human heart. Well done version and forever grateful to Joni Mitchell.
I am absolutely blown away by this version! Voice is just gorgeous, so expressive and guitar work while simple, just beautiful!
Beautiful, thank you!!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! WOW!!!!!
Absolutely incredible!
Thank you for this. Incredibly beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful cover. Amazing talent.
Your rendition brought tears to my eyes.
I saw several of your videos and I have to say you are a great musician. Congratulations for the quality of your craft.
Why have I only just heard this ???
What a beautiful version 🙏🏻
Simply stunning.
Great vocal performance Voncken, excellent arrangement and very well played.
Best cover of this song I've ever heard!!!
When Joni wrote this song as a 21yo girl, they told her she would need to mature into it to encompass it's true meaning.. This song was written for a much older person.. Joni proved the remark to be spot on by performing her latest version post 60+ yo.. The depth she was able to convey from a different point in life blew us all away..
please consider an amazing song: Lush Life.. it is from the 1920's
love this song. great cover bro.
Stunning, beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful man - how come I'm only learning of you now - can't wait to see your other songs - cheers from Canada
Excellent rendition
Oh myyyy, oh my! The heartfelt rendition was amazing. The voice, feeling and the version was definitely one of the bestssss. Loved it. ❤️😀💐👍
I was just searching for acoustic covers, while I'm learning guitar and looking for inspiration. This was my mom's favorite song (passed ten days before 9/11)...literally brought me to tears. I don't think words can describe how much I love this rendition. Thanks man.
Wow beautiful
Very Very nicely done, bravo
Beautiful ❤️
This almost makes me cry. The emotion, the perfect beauty of your voice just captures this beautiful song so well. Thank you!!
Tovah Brinton me too
I cried
great great voice respect
What a voice, what a rendition. Best thing I've heard in years. ♥️😥
I keep playing this over and over. Amazingly beautiful rendition of this song
great version! I love that song and love the way you play and sing it, merci
Wow! I’m amazed. You touched my heart. Awesome rendition. ♥️
Had to watch again gives me goosebumps man nice
I think you just single handedly restored my faith in the world! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 That was beautiful, fabulous, wow!! What a pleasure! Thank you for sharing 👏👏 Mandy
You have a rare gift of beauty and wonder and love ❤
Absolutely amazing …
Came upon this by accident, and thankful that I did!! fantastic. (in my favs now)