You really need to listen to the original as well as this one. SO vastly different. The original one- even though it the same subject, is more hopeful...a life not yet lived. This one, more thoughtful,more melancholy, a look back and mistakes made. And while I love both versions...this one has much more power and impact.
As a person of 60+ years, I can hear so very clearly that she has experienced the lyrics. This is the voice of a woman reflecting on her life. So beautiful. At this stage of my life, this is the only version I need.
I am 61 years old. Hearing this song means so much more to me now than it did in the 70's. It has a whole different meaning. Such a beautiful song. Thanks for your reaction.
When I first heard this later recording of this song. During the first verse, I thought 'I don't know if I like this version'. By the time it was over, I was crying. Yeah...both sides now.
I was crying too, I am now 74 and I feel the longing and a little regret that I didn't feel when I was young and she first sang this song, in a younger voice at a younger age.
There’s an innocence and wonder in her original version of this song. A richness and wisdom in this later version. As a woman of 61, I get it. Both are phenomenal.
This was one of her biggest radio “hits”. This is a “re-do” done later in life. The original is from around 1970 and is much more upbeat. I’ve never heard this version before. You can tell it’s being sung by someone who’s been on the planet for awhile....lot’s of “life-lived” in that voice....and lots of cigarettes. It just occurred to me that the changed quality of her voice here is, to me, the female version of how Robert Plant’s voice has changed over the years. The same feeling of so much life lived, both good and bad, happy and a fair amount of sadness......love and loss.. I’ve probably heard it too many times, even though Joni is one of my favorite all-time artists. I hope you dig deeper with her as she is in the top 50 songwriters of all time. I would suggest Amelia..... Just for your own listening, I would suggest listening to Rainbow by Robert Plant to see what I mean about the poignant quality in their voices they’ve both gained through the decades.
My mom loved her music and she played it around the house growing up but I was too young to appreciate songs like this. That is until I saw the movie Love Actually while in my 20s and this song burned a permanent memory for me and now I love it. This song is so deep! If you haven’t seen the movie Love Actually then please do as this song is a perfect match for a scene in the movie where a loving wife is being betrayed by her husband but she finds the strength to put her children’s happiness at Christmas over the agony she’s feeling. I am a grown-ass man but that scene always gets to me.
As others have commented, this more recent version is more somber and melancholy, with the tone of life reflection. The lyrics are timeless and multidimensional, as she demonstrates so well.
By the way, that album color is a self portrait painted by Joni. She is also quite a painter besides being a wonderful songwriter and singer. I have loved Joni Mitchell since the 1970s. Great reaction my friend.
I like this version, with the caveat that I have experienced her original version so that I can hear the experience and wisdom in her voice and tone now.
@@NoExitLoveNow It's different, maybe smoky (the cigarette could have something to do with it). Deteriorated would be if she couldn't hold a tune or key - which she can.
@@supasoulproductions Her voice is definitely more limited. She definitely damaged her singing voice with all the cigarettes. Further, even if her voice was more limited because of age only, it would still be more limited. Pointing that out isn't ageist any more than pointing out that an old sprinter just isn't as fast anymore. If I assumed her voice wasn't as good because she was older that might be ageist, but it is just a fact.
This is the one where she has indeed seen life from both sides. I actually prefer the older "smoky" voice for this song. Love that Wayne is on the song as well. "Well something's lost and something's gained in living every day." This is the line that floors me.
Her definitive version ! She’s really lived both sides here. Brilliant arrangement by her producer ex. Most of her album covers are painted by her including this self- portrait. Genius.
OKAY CHOD SO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO AFTER THIS IS REACT TO HER ORIGINAL RECORDING OF THIS FROM HER 68 ALBUM ( CLOUDS ) :) BIGGGGGG DIFFERENCE FROM THIS BUT SO IS 32 YEARS TOO! LOL :) LOVE HER, LOVE HER, LOVE HER!
The first recording she did of this song had a meaning for the times in that era, when she came out with this album I was blown away at her new arrangement and instrumentals because of the years gone in between and all the heaviness of the 60', 70's, 80's, 90's with the many losses I won't even go into here just brought tears to my eyes. She comes from that folk background and yes this whole album has the backdrop of a full orchestra, amazing.
I was there in the 20th century with the 1st release. And at the age of 66, I'm here in the 21st century for the rebirthing of this gem of a legacy. Joni said, 'It's life's ILLUSIONS I recall. I really don't know life at all.' What Joni is saying is that nearing the end of the journey, she's realizing that it's all been one big illusion of a journey here.' Freedom, truth and love on this planet are marginal at best.
Both Sides Now - the lyrics are so brilliant Joni tells a story of joy & disillusionment. This masterpiece hits even harder as you age & experience all the ups & downs of love & life . Watching Joni at 80yo perform it at ‘24 Grammys was so moving
Love Joni Mitchell, this later version is so sad, Blue is one of my all time favourite albums any song is worthy, as another female artist to try Sandy Denny, shouldn't be overlooked, she was on the Led Zep album IV singing with Robert Plant The Battle of Evermore, and one of my favourite non rock songs of all time, Where does the Time Go.
This is the song of woman who has LIVED and has now reached the point where she's looking back at that life and is reflecting on it. IMO, this is way, way better than the original for those very reasons.
Love this version Joni always had a sadness in her voice in 1965 pregnant alone no money living in a friend's attic she gave birth to a daughter then had to make the hardest decision any mother has to make she gave her daughter up for adoption she had no means to support the child fame had not found her yet see said every time she saw a blonde hair blue eyed Child she wonder if was her daughter then 32 years later they happily found each other again.love and peace.
The album with this song was released in 2000 and her first version was in 1969 (I think). A different version of "A Case of You" is also on this album. I like both versions of both songs.
The album cover is a self-portrait. About 30+ years and many cigarettes after the original. My voice went from an okay tenor to a raspy baritone. I quit smoking in 1999, I wish it was at least 10 years sooner.
I was very lucky to see her perform this live with the National Symphony on her last tour. Holy crap! She was two hours of amazing! I have seen a lot of artists, but I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to see her live...
The sort of companion song to this is Circle Game, a reflection on the passage of time. I'm stingy with guarantees but if you love Both Sides, you'll love that one.
Defin listen to her version made when she was in her early twenties. She looked at life as a young woman, fresh, only beginning to experience life. Her version as an older woman speaks of her maturity and all she has seen and done in living that life.
She performed this live at a tribute show. That video is available and amazing, my favorite version of her old classic. This is slower, more bluesy and just more mature. The original version is quite old, late 60s or early 70s. It's one of her classic songs.
Joni is incomparable. She goes straight to your soul. I can't think of any other female artist remotely on her level. The closest artist in my opinion was/is Sarah McLaughlin on her album, Fumbling Towards Ecstacy.. In particular the songs, 'Posession' and 'Elsewhere'. Sarah is also Canadian like Joni. So many of amazing artist came out of that country. Would love your reaction to to either of this s songs. Very deep and powerful album and artist. Pls react to them. I think she will touch your soul as they have many others'.💟
So, this is the version of Clouds sung decades later when her voice had changed...still good but, I hope you hear the original version, at some point. Joni Mitchell is one of the best singer-songwriters of the last century...on par with Dylan, Cohen, etc. She wrote the definitive song about Woodstock, made popular on the airwaves by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Her version is out of this world. Joni's most highly acclaimed album is BLUE, considered by Rolling Stone Mag as the third best album of all time; her most popular album is Court and Spark, a rock/folk/jazz masterpiece that has aged so well.
There are so many great Joni Mitchell songs. If you're looking for a third female artist to add to that pantheon, can I suggest Patti Smith - her song "Dancing Barefoot" would be a great introduction to her music.
Joni was always philosophical to me. I knew the song from just the title. However, as most have mentioned, it was faster and seemed lighter. This version I was able to hear the instrumentation better. I enjoyed it.
Try and find the Herby Hancock album where he played only Joni songs and even got her to sing on his album. The best musicians I have even know absolutely adored Joni's music. You have stumbled upon a treasure chest. Have fun.
She first got fame for this song , when another singer recorded it . I think a lot of people feel like this as they try and sort out what their own life means , or might mean .
Hard to believe that she didn’t take care of her amazing vocal chords. All those years of cigarettes really took their toll. Maybe that’s why they call that kind of voice “smoky”. Well, she still has her painting to keep her contented these days. I’ll always have the highest respect for her and am so glad she survived that aneurysm episode.
Joni Mitchell is iconic....if you’re looking for another female singer/songwriter who will amaze you, I recommend Bonnie Raitt...and if you like tear jerkers, ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’, which she wrote and performed in the early ‘90’s is incompatible
Please react to the original version. It sounds like a different song and a totally different vibe....more of what you were most likely expecting. Oh, and by the way, you will love it!
I didn't recognize her voice this time. It's in a lower range than her usual. She's aging gently. I know you've listened to a few of her generation's singer-songwriter peers, but it looks like you haven't yet heard these two by JAMES TAYLOR: 1.) UP ON THE ROOF: Great song! Super special! Here's one link to it: ua-cam.com/video/tDqS1d7tE8o/v-deo.html. 2.) (i'm your) HANDY MAN:: ua-cam.com/video/cS8eLAPolW8/v-deo.html
I'll comment on this late re-rendering at the end but Joni's 70's electric side is . . . electric. Try 'Song for Sharon', live Wembley (London) 1974. ua-cam.com/video/ojIZ61GBHwY/v-deo.html . As you say . . . you will not be disappointed. On this song, I prefer the original 1967-ish version with the emotion and the production stripped away. Judy Collins' cover was also a smash hit around the same time.
WRONG VERSION!! This IS NOT her Studio version from 1969 when she was young. This version is a masterpiece all by itself and it is done nearly 40 years after the original. Joni is a lifelong smoker and her voice is mature and Husky. She sang this version live at an awards show and there is a video of it on UA-cam. Listen to her original studio version. You can be amazed at her talent from two perspectives of the same woman.
Not the version most people think of. Feels like a completely different song than the original but still very beautiful. Still prefer the original but love all things Joni
It's all subjective I suppose, but I personally prefer her older version of this classic much more. In 1970 her voice had more range and the musical accompaniment with her acoustic guitar was a lot better.
This version was done many years later than her original version which she did after Judy Collins released it on her album one year before Joni recorded her song.i like both Judy’s and Joni’s earlier versions better though this gives a far different perspective of one has experienced life. Joni’s voice is not the same here from many years of smoking cigarettes!
You really need to listen to the original as well as this one. SO vastly different. The original one- even though it the same subject, is more hopeful...a life not yet lived. This one, more thoughtful,more melancholy, a look back and mistakes made. And while I love both versions...this one has much more power and impact.
Also, her voice was better when she was younger.
Judy Collins version isn’t to bad
@@pbdez0623 I prefer the original. (*too)
Agreed she's looking at this from both sides now that she is older.
@@NoExitLoveNow Certainly changed; do you think maybe the years + the cigarettes took a toll?
As a person of 60+ years, I can hear so very clearly that she has experienced the lyrics. This is the voice of a woman reflecting on her life. So beautiful. At this stage of my life, this is the only version I need.
@@dorothyparker8433 this was actually when she was 57 I believe. ua-cam.com/video/tKQSlH-LLTQ/v-deo.html
@DorothyParker Indeed, I remember when it first came out. The song takes on new meaning the way she sings it in this version.
I am 61 years old. Hearing this song means so much more to me now than it did in the 70's. It has a whole different meaning. Such a beautiful song. Thanks for your reaction.
This is a senior Joni performing the song. Quite different from the song we heard when young. Still, good to hear again.
When I first heard this later recording of this song. During the first verse, I thought 'I don't know if I like this version'. By the time it was over, I was crying. Yeah...both sides now.
It does mess with your head a little at first, but, you realize, hey, that's me too.
I cried too.
I was crying too, I am now 74 and I feel the longing and a little regret that I didn't feel when I was young and she first sang this song, in a younger voice at a younger age.
A hauntingly beautiful song. Her phrasing, tone, and pitch is Amazing. Great choice.......
Joni Mitchell is a musical goddess. I can't listen to this without crying with joy at her genius and melancholy at her voice and the lyrics.
The painting is a self-portrait. She’s an artist too.
"and Ice Cream castles in the air" - Prince was infatuated with Joni. He named his protege band's 1984 album "Ice Cream Castle"
There’s an innocence and wonder in her original version of this song. A richness and wisdom in this later version. As a woman of 61, I get it. Both are phenomenal.
This was one of her biggest radio “hits”. This is a “re-do” done later in life. The original is from around 1970 and is much more upbeat. I’ve never heard this version before. You can tell it’s being sung by someone who’s been on the planet for awhile....lot’s of “life-lived” in that voice....and lots of cigarettes. It just occurred to me that the changed quality of her voice here is, to me, the female version of how Robert Plant’s voice has changed over the years. The same feeling of so much life lived, both good and bad, happy and a fair amount of sadness......love and loss.. I’ve probably heard it too many times, even though Joni is one of my favorite all-time artists. I hope you dig deeper with her as she is in the top 50 songwriters of all time. I would suggest Amelia..... Just for your own listening, I would suggest listening to Rainbow by Robert Plant to see what I mean about the poignant quality in their voices they’ve both gained through the decades.
My mom loved her music and she played it around the house growing up but I was too young to appreciate songs like this. That is until I saw the movie Love Actually while in my 20s and this song burned a permanent memory for me and now I love it. This song is so deep! If you haven’t seen the movie Love Actually then please do as this song is a perfect match for a scene in the movie where a loving wife is being betrayed by her husband but she finds the strength to put her children’s happiness at Christmas over the agony she’s feeling. I am a grown-ass man but that scene always gets to me.
I wept during that scene.
As others have commented, this more recent version is more somber and melancholy, with the tone of life reflection. The lyrics are timeless and multidimensional, as she demonstrates so well.
By the way, that album color is a self portrait painted by Joni. She is also quite a painter besides being a wonderful songwriter and singer. I have loved Joni Mitchell since the 1970s. Great reaction my friend.
I like this version, with the caveat that I have experienced her original version so that I can hear the experience and wisdom in her voice and tone now.
This was originally on the album Clouds in 1969. We just listened to a recording from 2000. Her voice was way matured then.
Matured is one way of saying it. Deteriorated is another.
@@NoExitLoveNow It's different, maybe smoky (the cigarette could have something to do with it). Deteriorated would be if she couldn't hold a tune or key - which she can.
@@j.h.3777 It sounds O.K here, but she is much more limited. The cigarettes definitely did damage - damage that continues.
@@NoExitLoveNow Ageist is one way of saying it...ignorant is another.
@@supasoulproductions Her voice is definitely more limited. She definitely damaged her singing voice with all the cigarettes. Further, even if her voice was more limited because of age only, it would still be more limited. Pointing that out isn't ageist any more than pointing out that an old sprinter just isn't as fast anymore. If I assumed her voice wasn't as good because she was older that might be ageist, but it is just a fact.
This is the one where she has indeed seen life from both sides. I actually prefer the older "smoky" voice for this song. Love that Wayne is on the song as well. "Well something's lost and something's gained in living every day." This is the line that floors me.
Her definitive version ! She’s really lived both sides here. Brilliant arrangement by her producer ex. Most of her album covers are painted by her including this self- portrait. Genius.
OKAY CHOD SO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO AFTER THIS IS REACT TO HER ORIGINAL RECORDING OF THIS FROM HER 68 ALBUM ( CLOUDS ) :) BIGGGGGG DIFFERENCE FROM THIS BUT SO IS 32 YEARS TOO! LOL :) LOVE HER, LOVE HER, LOVE HER!
This song will never not make me cry. This was one of my dad’s favorite songs and it’s come to mean so much to me.
The first recording she did of this song had a meaning for the times in that era, when she came out with this album I was blown away at her new arrangement and instrumentals because of the years gone in between and all the heaviness of the 60', 70's, 80's, 90's with the many losses I won't even go into here just brought tears to my eyes. She comes from that folk background and yes this whole album has the backdrop of a full orchestra, amazing.
This is a perfect song.
I was there in the 20th century with the 1st release. And at the age of 66, I'm here in the 21st century for the rebirthing of this gem of a legacy. Joni said, 'It's life's ILLUSIONS I recall. I really don't know life at all.' What Joni is saying is that nearing the end of the journey, she's realizing that it's all been one big illusion of a journey here.' Freedom, truth and love on this planet are marginal at best.
Both Sides Now - the lyrics are so brilliant Joni tells a story of joy & disillusionment. This masterpiece hits even harder as you age & experience all the ups & downs of love & life . Watching Joni at 80yo perform it at ‘24 Grammys was so moving
This is hauntingly beautiful.
Love Joni Mitchell, this later version is so sad, Blue is one of my all time favourite albums any song is worthy, as another female artist to try Sandy Denny, shouldn't be overlooked, she was on the Led Zep album IV singing with Robert Plant The Battle of Evermore, and one of my favourite non rock songs of all time, Where does the Time Go.
And to think Joni was only in her early 20's when she composed this amazing song.
She was made fun of for singing this song so young without sufficient life experience
This is the song of woman who has LIVED and has now reached the point where she's looking back at that life and is reflecting on it. IMO, this is way, way better than the original for those very reasons.
Love this version Joni always had a sadness in her voice in 1965 pregnant alone no money living in a friend's attic she gave birth to a daughter then had to make the hardest decision any mother has to make she gave her daughter up for adoption she had no means to support the child fame had not found her yet see said every time she saw a blonde hair blue eyed Child she wonder if was her daughter then 32 years later they happily found each other again.love and peace.
The album with this song was released in 2000 and her first version was in 1969 (I think). A different version of "A Case of You" is also on this album. I like both versions of both songs.
She wrote it when she was 23 !
Mingus liked her too.
And Prince thought Help Me was the best song ever written.
Joni Mitchell wrote this when she was 24 years old and she is singing it here at 57 years old. And the song is better because of it.
I just love your channel and the fact that you don't interrupt during the song is a big plus. Keep on...
The album cover is a self-portrait. About 30+ years and many cigarettes after the original. My voice went from an okay tenor to a raspy baritone. I quit smoking in 1999, I wish it was at least 10 years sooner.
This version was used in the
movie " love actually" just as Emma Thomson finds out her husband is cheating on her, fitted so well 👍
Loved Joni's music and the movie
🍿🎥😘🤧😭
I was very lucky to see her perform this live with the National Symphony on her last tour. Holy crap! She was two hours of amazing! I have seen a lot of artists, but I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to see her live...
The sort of companion song to this is Circle Game, a reflection on the passage of time. I'm stingy with guarantees but if you love Both Sides, you'll love that one.
Defin listen to her version made when she was in her early twenties. She looked at life as a young woman, fresh, only beginning to experience life. Her version as an older woman speaks of her maturity and all she has seen and done in living that life.
Joni Mitchell went to Art College where I live. She did the the album cover Art for a Crosby Stills & Nash Album.
This version is my favorite. She wrote it in her 20’s, but it was meant for her later life.
I love this song and the River, my two favorite Joni songs. Bless you Joni ✌️🙏🏼❤️
Beautiful...nice to hear the song she wrote by her rather than other artists
She performed this live at a tribute show. That video is available and amazing, my favorite version of her old classic. This is slower, more bluesy and just more mature. The original version is quite old, late 60s or early 70s. It's one of her classic songs.
You need to watch the all-star tribute to joni Michael it's one of the most incredible performances I've ever seen
Oh my. You picked the very best version of this tune. Always makes me cry.
She originally recorded this same song 50 years ago and it was powerful then. It takes on an even deeper meaning now.
Joni will be receiving Kennedy Center honors tonight at 9:00. So deserved
'Judgement of the Moon and Stars' is a must for someone like you that 'thinks.'
please do Joni's "California", live... you'll see her playing the dulcimer!
You should listen to the whole "Court and Spark" album
This is a deep and insightful work.
This is much darker and breathier than the original which is worth hearing. Her one time partner, Bob Dylan said she wasn't a good poet. Unreal!
Whoa, first time hearing this version. Love the version of her youth.
I love this album. Check out her cover of Nat Cole's "Answer Me" from this album. It's magical.
Joni is incomparable. She goes straight to your soul. I can't think of any other female artist remotely on her level. The closest artist in my opinion was/is Sarah McLaughlin on her album, Fumbling Towards Ecstacy.. In particular the songs, 'Posession' and 'Elsewhere'. Sarah is also Canadian like Joni. So many of amazing artist came out of that country. Would love your reaction to to either of this s songs. Very deep and powerful album and artist. Pls react to them. I think she will touch your soul as they have many others'.💟
Joni and John Prine are the best lyricists ever, at least to my tastes - both totally different but both totally brilliant.
John Prine is a Gift.
Gorgeous and you should do all her songs from her Night Ride Home album.
So, this is the version of Clouds sung decades later when her voice had changed...still good but, I hope you hear the original version, at some point. Joni Mitchell is one of the best singer-songwriters of the last century...on par with Dylan, Cohen, etc. She wrote the definitive song about Woodstock, made popular on the airwaves by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Her version is out of this world. Joni's most highly acclaimed album is BLUE, considered by Rolling Stone Mag as the third best album of all time; her most popular album is Court and Spark, a rock/folk/jazz masterpiece that has aged so well.
There are so many great Joni Mitchell songs. If you're looking for a third female artist to add to that pantheon, can I suggest Patti Smith - her song "Dancing Barefoot" would be a great introduction to her music.
Joni was always philosophical to me. I knew the song from just the title. However, as most have mentioned, it was faster and seemed lighter. This version I was able to hear the instrumentation better. I enjoyed it.
check out the original Live in 70 and this version live in 2000?
Thanks
Try and find the Herby Hancock album where he played only Joni songs and even got her to sing on his album. The best musicians I have even know absolutely adored Joni's music. You have stumbled upon a treasure chest. Have fun.
Judy Collins sings this song beautifully too!
The Amazing Joni Mitchell...I cant say who I like better her or Linda Ronstand.😎👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yeah...or Karla Bonoff or Amanda Marshall......or......so many wonderful voices. BUT, as far as songwriting ability goes, she and Dylan are my pets.
She first got fame for this song , when another singer recorded it . I think a lot of people feel like this as they try and sort out what their own life means , or might mean .
Amazing arrangement supporting Joni by Vince Mendoza .
You should have done her original a acoustic version...✌😎
Keep rockin'
I still would like you to react to Beth Hart singing Caught out in the Rain at Royal Albert Hall 2018.
The original version was just her singing and playing the piano. She was much younger and her voice was higher.
Please react to Jackson Browne pretender or doctor my eyes. Me and my friend loved this guy but now my friends gone. Thank you sir love your channel.
You would enjoy Janis Ian "At Seventeen." Tremendous talent!
Try listening to Cool Water, Joni and Willie Nelson.....two "stories" become one...
Hard to believe that she didn’t take care of her amazing vocal chords. All those years of cigarettes really took their toll. Maybe that’s why they call that kind of voice “smoky”. Well, she still has her painting to keep her contented these days. I’ll always have the highest respect for her and am so glad she survived that aneurysm episode.
I love her older voice.
Listen to Judy Collin’s version
Joni Mitchell is iconic....if you’re looking for another female singer/songwriter who will amaze you, I recommend Bonnie Raitt...and if you like tear jerkers, ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’, which she wrote and performed in the early ‘90’s is incompatible
Can you react to I Feel Fine by the Beatles official music video,thank you.
Please react to the original version. It sounds like a different song and a totally different vibe....more of what you were most likely expecting. Oh, and by the way, you will love it!
I didn't recognize her voice this time. It's in a lower range than her usual. She's aging gently.
I know you've listened to a few of her generation's singer-songwriter peers, but it looks like you haven't yet heard these two by
JAMES TAYLOR:
1.) UP ON THE ROOF: Great song! Super special! Here's one link to it: ua-cam.com/video/tDqS1d7tE8o/v-deo.html.
2.) (i'm your) HANDY MAN:: ua-cam.com/video/cS8eLAPolW8/v-deo.html
Super Jazz fan?
Check out Level42: Children Say.
I know it's not popular but it's good, tightest band ever.
I'll comment on this late re-rendering at the end but Joni's 70's electric side is . . . electric. Try 'Song for Sharon', live Wembley (London) 1974. ua-cam.com/video/ojIZ61GBHwY/v-deo.html . As you say . . . you will not be disappointed. On this song, I prefer the original 1967-ish version with the emotion and the production stripped away. Judy Collins' cover was also a smash hit around the same time.
A little deeper voice than the youthful original especially when you compare it to Judy Collins version. I like this "mature" version.
As you have been told listen to the original and the later jazzy Joni with the best bass player that ever lived Jaco Pastorius
Diana Ross love child
Try Judy Collins version.
WRONG VERSION!! This IS NOT her Studio version from 1969 when she was young.
This version is a masterpiece all by itself and it is done nearly 40 years after the original.
Joni is a lifelong smoker and her voice is mature and Husky.
She sang this version live at an awards show and there is a video of it on UA-cam.
Listen to her original studio version. You can be amazed at her talent from two perspectives of the same woman.
YOU SHOUD HAVE DONE THEORIGINAL 1969 RECORDING BY JONI! THIS IS FROM 2000!
Not the version most people think of. Feels like a completely different song than the original but still very beautiful. Still prefer the original but love all things Joni
Love Joni - but Judi Collins is who you want to hear doing this song - different stratosphere
It's all subjective I suppose, but I personally prefer her older version of this classic much more. In 1970 her voice had more range and the musical accompaniment with her acoustic guitar was a lot better.
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She wrote it in either 1966 or 67. Which means she was about 23 or 24 at the time. It just beggars belief.
I never could stand the original version of this song. This version, on the other hand, wrecked me.
Judy Collins had a bigger hit covering this.
This version was done many years later than her original version which she did after Judy Collins released it on her album one year before Joni recorded her song.i like both Judy’s and Joni’s earlier versions better though this gives a far different perspective of one has experienced life. Joni’s voice is not the same here from many years of smoking cigarettes!
An older Joni; her voice is much lower.
I wished you had listened to the original version. Very different
She must be up in age on this version? Totally different than the original! The Original, is better!
Aw, crap. You chose the "wrong" version.
The original version is ten times better.