@@lewisc215 I truly pity your deprived state of being. I have muted you so I will never receive a notice you have made another such soul dead reply to one of my posts.
My sister is in the hospital right now with end stage cancer. They have her heavily medicated due to the horrific pain that she is suffering. The medication has her dreaming most all of the time now and she talks in her sleep about things that don't make a lot of sense to the rest of us in the room at her bedside. I like to think that she is dreaming of all of the good and wonderous things that our minds can imagine. This beautiful song with Joni's angelic voice sums this up perfectly for me. I hope that my sister is seeing all of the peaceful beauty, while I am seeing all of the pain for her. I'll never be able to hear this song again without thinking of my sister and her brave fight.
Haven’t seen that film, but when the daughter in CODA sang the song while signing to her deaf parents and brother, it brought me to tears. So happy that movie won Best Picture at the Oscars.
Wow.. tears in my eyes..I listened to this song since I was a young girl and now with the perspective of a 63 year old woman. “Something’s lost and something’s gained in living every day “… the wisdom and maturity Joni had in her early twenties when she wrote this song is truly amazing. There’s simply no one else like Joni Mitchell ❤
I know! Just pure talent in her writing abilities. So much of my life can find a relatable Joni song to go with it. And to think when she did this concert I was just in the 7th grade. My drawing abilities just emerging. Joni will always be THE best!
I'm 56 (born Dec.1962)--I miss not just the rock and roll from my time growing up but also these folksy songs with deep meanings when you hear the lyrics. It seems the musicians/artists from Joni 's era--simply were deeper thinkers,more altruistic and certainly more in touch humanitarians. Miss that. 💖
THIS is the version I remember--and always loved. Praying and hoping for the best for you, Joni. May God and the angels stand guard over you, songbird . . .
This song totally changed my life. Life is not Always that easy. Joni gave me the wisdom and power to struggle with life in a positive way. Respect for life itself, nature, each other and go on... thanks for everything Joni and so happy You recover well.
I have met Joni on many occasions for the last ,I would say, 10 years. She is a wonderful person, down to earth and I hope she gets better soon. Love you Joni!!!
I have fallen in and out love many times while this song has played on, it never fails to bring a tear to my eye and remind me of all the good and bad things I have done. She makes the sound of summer time and love.
this one of her songs that truly describes my Life, for over 64 years. the illusions of Cloud, Love and Life, is a Human realty and do we really knows any of these plus all other concepts about our Human existence. I do not know about any of these Conceptual Realities but these do exist, for all of us. a beautiful voice and a great singer/songwriter. Peace and Love to all of you, Rachel M. Vest US Citizen US Veteran. :)
Hi, Bighejeff. Just wanted to tell you that I became aware of Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot when I was in Germany in 1970 serving in the USAF. The base store sold their albums, and it opened up a whole new, wonderful world and a lifetime of really quality entertainment for me. Thank you Canada, for these and others that have contributed so much to good folk music and other genres - and let me say thanks to Ian Tyson and K.D. Lang, too.
Thankyou Joni Mitchell for your outstanding music, your sweet heart, your beautiful voice, and your understanding of mankind, and most especially for your sharing it all.
Congratulations Joni Mitchell! I cried watching you receive The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Award. Your music has not left my soul since I fell in love with it back in the 70s. 💜
So many years later I listen to Joni Mitchell and experience the same feelings I got back then when I was just a teen. Happiness, heartbreak flood my mind, my heart with each song.
Somethings lost but something is gained, In my opinion is one of the most expressive lines in any song. You live and learn, it's a beautiful thing. Love her. She reminds me of a trusted friend who's advice should always be considered.
So beautiful & magical. When I see how we all are living on this planet, I think I wish I was back in the '70's with this beautiful music. Thanks, so I can sometimes dream away to a better time in the past.
When you have a great song, and voice like an angle, all you need is just a simple acoustic guitar to send shivers up the spines and tears to the eyes of those who listen. Simply, true great performance!
I love the way Joni's voice and delivery deepened over the years. She's one of those people who have had their ups and downs and experimented with different things but remained true to their spirit.
Joni Mitchell is an amazing artist -- musician and song writer and performer. The legacy of recorded music she has given us is remarkable! Having grown up in LA and having the opportunity to see her perform live is indelible! I was working as a waiter in 1976 at a restaurant near where she recorded and she frequented often for lunch and she knew I knew who she was and I never fawned over her and she respected that. She was never a DIVA. Always a great memory.
Can I imagine myself sitting in that audience and seeing this performance? I might have been hungry, tired, thinking of money or work, worrying about friends, lovers, my next holiday....whilst in my ears and eyes the gentle unfolding of a timeless musical genius softly permeates my heart and soul to mark me forever changed upon this island Earth. I will try to be a better man..
My favorite performance from Joni, strong yet vulnerable, so young and perhaps a little nervous...her career journey of life out in the artist's stream begins...so talented, such spirit...beautiful artistry, as always from this gifted poet, painter, musician...gypsy folk queen, you cut your own pathways, bravissimo...xo
I’m 65+. And I’ve been in quite a few bar fights. Won some, lost some. So I’m a tough old guy. I won’t make fun of your comment. Joni makes me cry, too. And probably much more than you. What a special, remarkable singer she is!
I was not a big fan of Joni when I was younger. But in my older age. I have come to appreciate her talent. I also don't know life at all. Perhaps none of us do.
I love so many songs, many do, it's hard for me to say which one is my favorite of all. But I have to say this is my favorite song of all. It speaks out to me and for all those I love in my life, those that still are in my life, and those that once were. I just lost my cousin three weeks ago at only age 22. Life is hard, may he rest in peace. I'm still trying to get by. Thank you Joni, your music is magic.
That my lightning dream will never come back again . As I grew older , it was lost . I can not even cry . This song was my youth itself . From Tokyo in Japan .
This song always makes me cry, it shows what life is about to us and makes you realize all of your own drama is nothing compared to the whole of life :) Love this song!
This is a post that I made in relation to her concert tribute version of this song in 2000. I hope everyone has seen that performance as well. About 50 years ago a group of friends and myself went out on a Friday night to Phil's Steak and Pancake House located at the Chinook Shopping Centre on MacLeod Trail in Calgary. They had live entertainment every weekend and on that particular night there was a shy young girl (a student at Mount Royal College) by the name of Joan Anderson who was our entertainment for the night. She mesmerized us all with her music and she still has that effect upon me today. Although she did not perform this song (I don't think she had written it yet) when it came out on her Clouds album I just fell in love with it. To hear her sing the same song almost half a century later and appreciate the lyrics which now have seriously different meanings is breath taking. I am an old man and do not feel ashamed at all to cry every time I watch this.
I think anyone at any age at any time in history can be moved by this song. No matter what front we try to put on.. sometimes we get tired and confused, and "really don't know life at all". That seems like a sweet memory, thanks for sharing.
Somehow, I only discovered this song about a year ago, and it knocked me on my ass. I could not believe that a song of such depth and mastery had existed my entire life and I had no idea. It’s Beatles/Dylan-level songwriting, and it transports me into the ether every I hear it. It excites me to know that despite having a vast knowledge of music history, it’s still possible that one day I could again unearth another treasure like I did with “Both Sides Now.” Only music makes me feel that way.
I cry every time I hear I hear this song. Joni was the girl every girl wanted to be in high school in the 60's. I will always love her. She is my diamond girl. This song is my life. So many things I would have done but clouds got in my way. I love you Joni. Yesterday, now and forever
My Dear Ms Mitchell I have listened to Music lot's of it for years... I do hope you now have that sense of you... that we have all dreamed of with you...so gifted Thank You
I was alive, but lived down in the boondocks of Canada. We had to endure all these great people performing elsewhere in the bigger cities. Arrrrrgh. lol
I love Joni Mitchell I'm a 53 she will be in my heart and my mind and her songs forever they will never be another one like that beautiful song that means something that's wonderful thank God for Joni Mitchell I'll always remember her
This song does relate, humanity is in quite a state, life, love, insights, memories this does bring back of how people are supposed to be, loving, Namaste...
I love how in the live recordings it’s not exactly like the record. There is something so beautiful in watching a raw performance when these days everything is recorded in a much different way, often less raw. Just the small things she does with her voice, and the little licks on the guitar that change! Stunning.
Joni Mitchell was raised in my city (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) and when I was in grade 4 my teacher would get us to sing Joni Mitchell songs. Only now do I truly appreciate this incredible musician.
Wonderful ! My favorite singer in the 70's. She has always touched me deeply: Joni Mitchell. Even today she is still an angel, in my eyes - and with the best singer. She sings out of the soul and the heart - divine!
Seein Joni at 80 years old sing Both Sudes Now at the 2024 Grammy awards was so moving . This song is a masterpiece
Joni does it great. I'm just curious if you have ever heard Paul Williams sing it with Clannad. That's another amazing version.
I so wish this gentle form of music was still popular.
As long as you’re still appreciating & listening…it is ❤🎶☮️
@@dianacarter2491 Great point!
Yes it is. You need to explore indie music, away from all the major labels.
Angus and Julia Stone have a few numbers you might enjoy.
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@@lewisc215 I truly pity your deprived state of being. I have muted you so I will never receive a notice you have made another such soul dead reply to one of my posts.
My Mother died this morning, this was her favorite song. thank you Joni
Sorry for your loss
A beautiful song for your mother.
May you find comfort in your memories of happier times.
A message for:
Phillip Deluca
Sorry for Your Loss ♣ May Your Mother R.I.P. (Rest In Peace) ♦
You have my deepest condolences 🙏 tgc
Bless you and your mum- This performance was the year I was born- you mum is in heaven now x
This is simply one of the greatest songs ever written, that's all i have to say about it
Nigel Ladley, this is a better version than Judy Collins for sure!
I always loved Judy Collins' version.
So true!
was just about to say the same after reading the lyrics, which I could not clearly make out before.
Agreed. I only read the lyrics for the first time this morning. Hit me like a sledgehammer to the stomach (but in a nice way) :)
This is a musical masterpiece. One of the greatest singer songwriter of all time at her very best. I’m humbled by her talent.
This song always tugs at my heart😢❤🎼. Seeing her perform this on the Grammys at 80 years old, you still get the same feeling…such a beautiful song.
I just watched her on the Grammy's as well; she was fantastic. What a treat!
Agreed. A timeless classic from my youth.
My sister is in the hospital right now with end stage cancer. They have her heavily medicated due to the horrific pain that she is suffering. The medication has her dreaming most all of the time now and she talks in her sleep about things that don't make a lot of sense to the rest of us in the room at her bedside. I like to think that she is dreaming of all of the good and wonderous things that our minds can imagine. This beautiful song with Joni's angelic voice sums this up perfectly for me. I hope that my sister is seeing all of the peaceful beauty, while I am seeing all of the pain for her. I'll never be able to hear this song again without thinking of my sister and her brave fight.
I understand, it brings me peace, it sums it all up doesn't it. God bless ♥
sonnyd1222 Thank you...a beautiful song to accompany your memories...
I am so sorry
May God bless you and hold you in this sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing you will see her again on the other side.
sonnyd1222 now I won’t either. Much love to your sister😢
Timeless poetry regarding the human experience. The metaphor is sublime as well as the song.
Legendary song. Saw it recently featured on the Irish film 'Flora and Son'. Timeless
Yess same!!!
Haven’t seen that film, but when the daughter in CODA sang the song while signing to her deaf parents and brother, it brought me to tears. So happy that movie won Best Picture at the Oscars.
epic… I cried so much after that scene of Flora.. my most favorite soulful song 🥹😌
Watched that movie tonight(Flora & son)and had to find it here..I bawled my eyes out
Thank you Flora and Son for bringing me here. Beautiful song.
it brought me here too now :))
There are songs that deepen over the course of your life. I didn't get this song when I was a kid. I'm 53 this year and holy shit do I get it now.
Couldn’t agree more!!!! Amazing performance!!!
Agree
Wow.. tears in my eyes..I listened to this song since I was a young girl and now with the perspective of a 63 year old woman. “Something’s lost and something’s gained in living every day “… the wisdom and maturity Joni had in her early twenties when she wrote this song is truly amazing. There’s simply no one else like Joni Mitchell ❤
You're absolutely right. There's no one else like Joni. I'm 're-amazed' every time I listen to her.
@@michaelfinger2674 “re-amazed”- yes! ❤️
Exactly, same here. ❤
Ahem... Bob dylan
Yeah I listened to her songs as a child and always loved this one. But the maturity wasn't there yet for me for it to ring true as it does now
No fancy light show, no special effects, no back up singers, no dance routines... Just an amazingly talented girl & an acoustic guitar. Priceless.
Not quite. Her hair, makeup, outfit, and stage presence are incredible.
I know! Just pure talent in her writing abilities. So much of my life can find a relatable Joni song to go with it.
And to think when she did this concert I was just in the 7th grade. My drawing abilities just emerging.
Joni will always be THE best!
Real talent like most musicians back then. Nobody like her..She's an icon.
Yea true beautiful and I was only 24 years then
Yup! Agreed, pure talent x
When you truly listen to this song, it is spellbinding yet so sad too. this woman is a genius.
Listen to her other albums this is a pop song compared to most other tracks
They used her songs on the original wonder years.
@@carinduncan7594 great show❤
I'm 56 (born Dec.1962)--I miss not just the rock and roll from my time growing up but also these folksy songs with deep meanings when you hear the lyrics. It seems the musicians/artists from Joni 's era--simply were deeper thinkers,more altruistic and certainly more in touch humanitarians. Miss that. 💖
That’s true! Most artists today have no inspiration and no talent for music. Is this your favorite song?
Hello 👋
Heard the song in the movie Flora and Son and cried whilst listening. Finally found the version from the film! Still crying! Fantastic Song
This is absolutely one of the deepest and pure pieces of poetry ever written...just listen to the words...life is balence.
I so agree! You speak for all of us!
This song makes me cry every time I hear it. Such a gift❤
Joni Mitchell,one of the best of artists of all times,we all loved you forever
The emotion in her voice in those last two verses is palpable. Wowza!
THIS is the version I remember--and always loved. Praying and hoping for the best for you, Joni. May God and the angels stand guard over you, songbird . . .
I hope she is ok, part of my youth as so many of tem were.
DRJACOBB what a beautiful thing to say...
Thank you, Scott! :)
DRJACOBB I couldn't have said that any better, such a wonderful lady !
Thank you Kevin-yes she is!
This song totally changed my life. Life is not Always that easy. Joni gave me the wisdom and power to struggle with life in a positive way. Respect for life itself, nature, each other and go on... thanks for everything Joni and so happy You recover well.
it is so wonderful how music can affect our lives...
I love your words ❤
I have met Joni on many occasions for the last ,I would say, 10 years. She is a wonderful person, down to earth and I hope she gets better soon. Love you Joni!!!
She. May be the singer of our humanity
I love this, and has a deeper meaning to me listening to this, after my husband has gone to heaven now....
I have fallen in and out love many times while this song has played on, it never fails to bring a tear to my eye and remind me of all the good and bad things I have done.
She makes the sound of summer time and love.
Wonderful to see Joni still has millions of views in 2016!
I forgot all about her but I remembered this song in a heartbeat...haven't heard it in ages.
this one of her songs that truly describes my Life, for over 64 years.
the illusions of Cloud, Love and Life, is a Human realty and do we really knows any of these plus all other concepts about our Human existence. I do not know about any of these Conceptual Realities but these do exist, for all of us.
a beautiful voice and a great singer/songwriter.
Peace and Love to all of you,
Rachel M. Vest
US Citizen
US Veteran. :)
I must have listened to this song a 1,000 times up in the mountains. I love you. SOUL MUSIC.
Hi, Bighejeff. Just wanted to tell you that I became aware of Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot when I was in Germany in 1970 serving in the USAF. The base store sold their albums, and it opened up a whole new, wonderful world and a lifetime of really quality entertainment for me. Thank you Canada, for these and others that have contributed so much to good folk music and other genres - and let me say thanks to Ian Tyson and K.D. Lang, too.
Thankyou Joni Mitchell for your outstanding music, your sweet heart, your beautiful voice, and your understanding of mankind, and most especially for your sharing it all.
Love, Love, Love....thank you for your awesome music and great memories in my life...🥰
Congratulations Joni Mitchell! I cried watching you receive The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Award. Your music has not left my soul since I fell in love with it back in the 70s. 💜
So many years later I listen to Joni Mitchell and experience the same feelings I got back then when I was just a teen. Happiness, heartbreak flood my mind, my heart with each song.
Somethings lost but something is gained, In my opinion is one of the most expressive lines in any song. You live and learn, it's a beautiful thing. Love her. She reminds me of a trusted friend who's advice should always be considered.
The lyrics are very moving. And Joni brings us the aches and sad smiles of them. An astonishing song, a perfect performance
My thoughts exactly
"I walked into a cafe, Joni was playing, my heart almost stopped" - wonderfull David Crosby quote.
So full of soul and beauty. Why can't we have music like this today ?
In the late 60s musicians were free to write whatever they pleased.
Why would you, you have this…
I would go back to 1970 in a heartbeat....
Me too. 70 - 75. Magic.
Already in the 60th Leonard and Joni were my greatest idols and i was lucky to watch their performances 1970 at the Isle of Wight festival
totally deserves all the million views. this song is so beautiful. Joni is such a talent.
Beautiful song.
Everytimes I listen to this song my heart fills with tears of of joy and sadness at the same time. Long live 'Joni '
I love her, I wish more people would appreciate the genius that she is.
So beautiful & magical.
When I see how we all are living on this planet,
I think I wish I was back in the '70's with this beautiful music.
Thanks, so I can sometimes dream away to a better time in the past.
Im so glad this was recorded and posted
When you have a great song, and voice like an angle, all you need is just a simple acoustic guitar to send shivers up the spines and tears to the eyes of those who listen. Simply, true great performance!
*angel
I love the way Joni's voice and delivery deepened over the years. She's one of those people who have had their ups and downs and experimented with different things but remained true to their spirit.
Smoking is the answer
Age and smoking changed her voice.
My daughter wrote this on her grad cap. My eyes fill with tears thinking about it
Her lyrics and sweet voice brighten my heart and bring tears to my old eyes. An underrated legend. Thank goodness for this web site.
Oh my word this is my kid hood...my mum would sing along this in what seemed to be a sun drenched childhood. Love you mummy xxxxx
It has taken me awhile to appreciate her genius but I got it now!!!!
When I first heard this song I felt like it had been written just for me...it explained something I'd felt so long but couldn't put into words
Joni Mitchell is an amazing artist -- musician and song writer and performer. The legacy of recorded music she has given us is remarkable! Having grown up in LA and having the opportunity to see her perform live is indelible! I was working as a waiter in 1976 at a restaurant near where she recorded and she frequented often for lunch and she knew I knew who she was and I never fawned over her and she respected that. She was never a DIVA. Always a great memory.
You are so lucky.
This is my favorite live performance of Joni Mitchell. No other version of this song sounds like this, and to me it’s the most beautiful.
Can I imagine myself sitting in that audience and seeing this performance? I might have been hungry, tired, thinking of money or work, worrying about friends, lovers, my next holiday....whilst in my ears and eyes the gentle unfolding of a timeless musical genius softly permeates my heart and soul to mark me forever changed upon this island Earth. I will try to be a better man..
So so lovely. When the songwriter sings their song, it's pure magic.
When one can perform alone and captivate their audience, they are legendary.
Amazing is not even the word for how good she is. They don't make em this good anymore. Not even close. A true artist and poet.
What a lovely thing it would be to discover Joni Mitchell for the first time again.
My favorite performance from Joni, strong yet vulnerable, so young and perhaps a little nervous...her career journey of life out in the artist's stream begins...so talented, such spirit...beautiful artistry, as always from this gifted poet, painter, musician...gypsy folk queen, you cut your own pathways, bravissimo...xo
She makes this 61 year old man cry.
I’m 65+. And I’ve been in quite a few bar fights. Won some, lost some. So I’m a tough old guy. I won’t make fun of your comment. Joni makes me cry, too. And probably much more than you. What a special, remarkable singer she is!
I was not a big fan of Joni when I was younger. But in my older age. I have come to appreciate her talent. I also don't know life at all. Perhaps none of us do.
No one really understands life.. or love..
What's it like having bad taste
Girl, bye. @@davidferrara1105
Her vocal timing delivery and her guitar accompaniment has progressed from her 1969 concept, in my opinion. Masterful.
I love so many songs, many do, it's hard for me to say which one is my favorite of all. But I have to say this is my favorite song of all. It speaks out to me and for all those I love in my life, those that still are in my life, and those that once were. I just lost my cousin three weeks ago at only age 22. Life is hard, may he rest in peace. I'm still trying to get by. Thank you Joni, your music is magic.
my favourite Female singer doing my favourite song! Joni is class! i keep coming back to this, thanks for sharing!!
That my lightning dream will never come back again .
As I grew older , it was lost .
I can not even cry .
This song was my youth itself .
From Tokyo in Japan .
This song always makes me cry, it shows what life is about to us and makes you realize all of your own drama is nothing compared to the whole of life :) Love this song!
This is a post that I made in relation to her concert tribute version of this song in 2000. I hope everyone has seen that performance as well.
About 50 years ago a group of friends and myself went out on a Friday night to Phil's Steak and Pancake House located at the Chinook Shopping Centre on MacLeod Trail in Calgary. They had live entertainment every weekend and on that particular night there was a shy young girl (a student at Mount Royal College) by the name of Joan Anderson who was our entertainment for the night. She mesmerized us all with her music and she still has that effect upon me today. Although she did not perform this song (I don't think she had written it yet) when it came out on her Clouds album I just fell in love with it. To hear her sing the same song almost half a century later and appreciate the lyrics which now have seriously different meanings is breath taking.
I am an old man and do not feel ashamed at all to cry every time I watch this.
Legend!! Music is truly one of the greatest gifts one could ever take to the grave.
I think anyone at any age at any time in history can be moved by this song. No matter what front we try to put on.. sometimes we get tired and confused, and "really don't know life at all". That seems like a sweet memory, thanks for sharing.
refundrick Thank you and GOD bless you🌻
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Never feel afraid to cry over great beauty, even if a guy/dude. Thanks much for the heartfelt story.
This is the greatest song ever written. It will be pretty much impossible for anyone to ever top this.
Somehow, I only discovered this song about a year ago, and it knocked me on my ass. I could not believe that a song of such depth and mastery had existed my entire life and I had no idea. It’s Beatles/Dylan-level songwriting, and it transports me into the ether every I hear it. It excites me to know that despite having a vast knowledge of music history, it’s still possible that one day I could again unearth another treasure like I did with “Both Sides Now.” Only music makes me feel that way.
It's a crime that she's not recognized more broadly as one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history.
No one like her. Amazing gift to the world.
You have brought such joy to so many for so many years. Thank you Joni Mitchell.
I cry every time I hear I hear this song. Joni was the girl every girl wanted to be in high school in the 60's. I will always love her. She is my diamond girl. This song is my life. So many things I would have done but clouds got in my way. I love you Joni. Yesterday, now and forever
My Dear Ms Mitchell I have listened to Music lot's of it for years... I do hope you now have that sense of you... that we have all dreamed of with you...so gifted Thank You
Thanks for posting that! Just reading it gets me all choked up 😅
Bliss...angels fill Joni's head with beautiful melodies and meaningful lyrics.
She's one of the most iconic female gems in America. I wish I had been alive back then to see one of these acoustic concerts.. Love you Joni.
Canada!
I was alive, but lived down in the boondocks of Canada. We had to endure all these great people performing elsewhere in the bigger cities. Arrrrrgh. lol
p.s. Thanks for youtube now, can get to see & listen anytime.
Good music never dies, raised on this ballad. An icon in music and will last
This is what real people are like. Thanks for sharing. I remember her well,
I love Joni Mitchell I'm a 53 she will be in my heart and my mind and her songs forever they will never be another one like that beautiful song that means something that's wonderful thank God for Joni Mitchell I'll always remember her
Joni 's incredible voice and guitar is all she needs to sing an incredibly touching ,beautiful song. Joni's music has touched so many, Get Well Soon !
Amazing woman...Joni, joni.
this song is amazing i’ve came from flora and son but damn this is good
Every serious songwriter dedicates an entire life trying to write a song this perfect.
deeply impressed with the beauty of the melody itself. grateful of the chance to see such a good performance. a lot of thanks
Beautiful, magical, a gift of song for all the world, for forever and ever, thank you 💗
True! She always leaves one in a state of awe. Is this your favorite song?
This song does relate, humanity is in quite a state, life, love, insights, memories this does bring back of how people are supposed to be, loving, Namaste...
I love how in the live recordings it’s not exactly like the record. There is something so beautiful in watching a raw performance when these days everything is recorded in a much different way, often less raw. Just the small things she does with her voice, and the little licks on the guitar that change! Stunning.
Wow well said!
There is no one like Joni. My favourite female artist
What an amazingly insightful lyric for a kid that age to write, let alone play and sing so wonderfully.
Joni Mitchell was raised in my city (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) and when I was in grade 4 my teacher would get us to sing Joni Mitchell songs. Only now do I truly appreciate this incredible musician.
Simply one of the best songs ever written.
very talented lovely lady singing one of my favourite songs-great voice!
It’s addicting listening to her, always leaves one in a state of awe. Is this your favorite song?
and if you care don't let them know
no, don't give yourself away
This part of the lyrics brings tears to my eyes
Wonderful ! My favorite singer in the 70's. She has always touched me deeply: Joni Mitchell. Even today she is still an angel, in my eyes - and with the best singer. She sings out of the soul and the heart - divine!
I'm not sure why she popped up in my recommended list but I am very glad she did :)
The best rendition of this song ever.
Simple music at its best. Today's "musicians" could learn something from this.
Get well soon Ms. Mitchell. Positive energy sent!
Namaste.
Listening to her wafting voice delivering those poetic verses of life's travesties and beauty is, for me, church. Thank you Joni.
QUEEN!
Woah