Do we really have to make this about Annie Lenox? No disrespect to her but when did she become a barometer for determining who’s legendary? Especially when you consider that Joni has been legendary for at least 50 years now. Which is before Lenox’s singing career even started
@@robertwebb3546it’s wild how many supposed Joni fans seem to live off of hating the women next to her. It’s like no other woman is allowed to near her without being put down.
@@mareshields9Bernie wrote the original lyrics not Elton. What I don’t understand is why they both gave Joni permission to re write these lyrics…The Candle in the Wind rewritten lyrics for DIANAS funeral in 1997 (Goodbye English Rose) moved me to tears but this re write seems by contrast malicious rather than beautiful…I just can’t understand this.😕😔 What is happening here ? And why ?
Joni swings this song to the moon! After all of her challenges, she doesn't try to reproduce the Joni of old; she takes what she has and paints a beautiful sonic picture using the amazing pallet of what she has now. I will be watching this many times in the coming months - Thank you Joni and PBS for posting this clip!
I've watched this several times and it brings tears to my eyes each time. Joni is just awesome. She always was and she still is and to think what she has gone through. This song couldn't be more appropriate for her. Wonderful.
Honestly, I’ve heard this song many hundreds of times including at least ten by Elton in person, but I NEVER truly heard the lyrics until Joni reshaped it!!! WOW!
The verses aren't the original lyrics. The lyrics to the verses have been rewritten for this performance (perhaps by Joni heself!) And they're amazing!
I love Elton John and Bernie Taupin, but this was never a favorite song until I listened Joni Mitchell sing it. Now I love it. I can't get this tune out of my head! The lyrics are so fun, I'm still standin, better than I ever did, lookin like a true survivor, feelin like a little kid!
This is just amazing ... made even more so that Elton John is in the audience... the fact that she is STILL standing ... the fact that Annie Lennox & Brandi Carlile are doing harmonies, and the fact that she is still belting out tunes in perfect tune!!! Thank you SO MUCH to Brandi Carlile for supporting Joni through her tough times and for getting her touring again!!
Sublime. I’m listening to this as no great Elton fan but marvelling at this song in her hands . It could almost have been written by her. She is beyond brilliant
I never really heard the lyrics to this song until Joni LIVED it. Love her sarcasm and the way Eltons legendary bandmembers play in a " louche" kind of way that is Not their norm, to suit Jonis ACE interpretation. Not surprised Elton and David and Bernie LOVE it. So do I. Ms Carlyle does a great job subtly leading the band and singers to suit/support Joni - even a force of nature like Annie Lennox is staying " in the pocket".
The verses aren't the original lyrics. The lyrics to the verses have been rewritten for this performance (perhaps by Joni heself!) And they're amazing!
Today I’m celebrating 50 years of freedom in my country, my heart is full of joy, but after heard Joni singing this version I feel it’s overflowing now.
Joni, Elton, Annie - three of my favourite artists of all time. Bernie one of the best songwriters ever. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve listened to and watched this. Masterful - performed with such soul. Sublime! 🙌🏼
I salute Brandi. The songs they've done together the last few years are sublime. And, you can see how much it means to both Joni and Brandi. I'm not sure we would still be seeing Joni perform live without Brandi's help and support.
@@jupiter9881 Totally,it seems Brandi has been instrumental in getting Joni well and back to live performance,I think they both absolutely strengthen and inspire one another
My heart is leaping and jumping and somersaulting and skipping to my Lou. What a juggernaut! Absolutely stunning. I wish I could have been there to leap to my feet for Joni, Queen of Everything!! ❤❤❤❤❤
I was thrilled when Mingus came out! But most Joni lovers didn't take to it and it made me almost sad I couldn't share my delight. Some people even hated it. Sadly Mingus died before the album was released. Joni was the only singer he ever collaborated with, in his dying days...
The fact that Joni is, in fact, still standing.....is a beautiful thing. The richness of her whole life, and her amazing recovery, just adds so much to this performance.
This was so amazing. Joni has had an extraordinary career. She's overcome so much, this couldn't have been a more perfect song for her to do. I'm sure this was really special for Elton / Bernie to see.
What a remarkable interpretation of this song by a remarkable collection of artists with Joni at the wheel. Blake Mills guitar playing adds an element that only he can. He has a tone that cuts through and frames everything in sepia.
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You know someone is a legend when Annie Lennox happily sings backup for her!!
Do we really have to make this about Annie Lenox? No disrespect to her but when did she become a barometer for determining who’s legendary? Especially when you consider that Joni has been legendary for at least 50 years now. Which is before Lenox’s singing career even started
I know. Bgs for Annie. But it might have been the only time they saNG together.
@nealhall5997 Mitchell selected Annie Lennox as one of the performers when Mitchell was honored with her own Gershwin Prize. They’re friends.
@@robertwebb3546it’s wild how many supposed Joni fans seem to live off of hating the women next to her. It’s like no other woman is allowed to near her without being put down.
@@waynedexter breathe
80 years old and belts out one of the best covers I've ever heard (of any song ever)
Your bar is set pretty low isn't it. Horrible.
It's not a cover..she rewrote it with her own lyrics..these aren't Eltons
@@twohandsandaradio Guess not every human is equipped with a soul. Maybe that's why you like working on machines?
@@mareshields9Makes it so unique and just beyond any artist. Brilliant!
@@mareshields9Bernie wrote the original lyrics not Elton. What I don’t understand is why they both gave Joni permission to re write these lyrics…The Candle in the Wind rewritten lyrics for DIANAS funeral in 1997 (Goodbye English Rose) moved me to tears but this re write seems by contrast malicious rather than beautiful…I just can’t understand this.😕😔 What is happening here ? And why ?
Standing and still having fun with many joyous people in her life. Thanks for this clip.
I'm gonna watch this repeatedly ALL day long …
Me too, honey you are not alone on this one.
@@fifermcgee5971 I did, until 3am!
Me too!
This is not the song Elton sang written by Bernie Taupin..Joni rewrote it so these are largely her own rewritten lyrics
@@mareshields9 Thanks for the info.
Joni swings this song to the moon! After all of her challenges, she doesn't try to reproduce the Joni of old; she takes what she has and paints a beautiful sonic picture using the amazing pallet of what she has now. I will be watching this many times in the coming months - Thank you Joni and PBS for posting this clip!
I think it's the best we've seen her since her recovery.
This is sublime
@@nealhall5997 I agree this was awesome but have you seen the 2022 Both Sides Now at Newport?
I've watched this several times and it brings tears to my eyes each time. Joni is just awesome. She always was and she still is and to think what she has gone through. This song couldn't be more appropriate for her. Wonderful.
Yes
Honestly, I’ve heard this song many hundreds of times including at least ten by Elton in person, but I NEVER truly heard the lyrics until Joni reshaped it!!! WOW!
That is exactly why I would call her a Jazzz singer - among other qualities she has ❤
The verses aren't the original lyrics. The lyrics to the verses have been rewritten for this performance (perhaps by Joni heself!) And they're amazing!
Exactly! I love Elton but this was not one of my favorites. I had no idea the depth of meaning. Joni lit this song up for me.
I love Elton John and Bernie Taupin, but this was never a favorite song until I listened Joni Mitchell sing it. Now I love it. I can't get this tune out of my head! The lyrics are so fun, I'm still standin, better than I ever did, lookin like a true survivor, feelin like a little kid!
Joni gave it a whole new meaning!
When Joni sings Elton John is almost giddy watching her so intently. Joy!!!
This is just amazing ... made even more so that Elton John is in the audience... the fact that she is STILL standing ... the fact that Annie Lennox & Brandi Carlile are doing harmonies, and the fact that she is still belting out tunes in perfect tune!!!
Thank you SO MUCH to Brandi Carlile for supporting Joni through her tough times and for getting her touring again!!
How?! Just how?! She infused soooo much jazz and a cool vibe into this rock song!! Only JM can be so cool
Definitely the coolest 80 year old on the planet. And, the coolest lady overall. What a vibe!
When she let out a laugh during the song, I almost cried. She's still the fun loving, live in the moment young girl at heart.
same!!
That was EVERYTHING!! Another Joni masterclass!!
Sublime. I’m listening to this as no great Elton fan but marvelling at this song in her hands . It could almost have been written by her. She is beyond brilliant
Those aren't the lyrics of Eltons song..she rewrote it.. its better now than his original with Bernie
@@mareshields9 'Im still standing' part is MAGNIFICENT . but the details in both the old & the new lyrics are totally unforgiving.
@@walterevans2118 You seem overly crushed. It's just a song, with a personal spin on it.
@@jupiter9881 see my answer on your other comment
It's like Elton wrote a theme song for Joni - overcoming Polio and a brain aneurysm she could be singing it to the fates.
yes
Credit to Bernie Taupin.
Bernie wrote the lyrics Elton the music.Hats off to Bernie.
Joni twisted the lyrics heavily. Hence the better fit to her person. 🎉
@@lavoca12Elton & Bernie Approved!
Thank you, Bernie, Elton, and especially Jonie. Love you all.
What a glorious rendition. Elton is rapt and then so beside himself at moments! What a compliment. Elton and Joni, 4 ever.
I never really heard the lyrics to this song until Joni LIVED it. Love her sarcasm and the way Eltons legendary bandmembers play in a " louche" kind of way that is Not their norm, to suit Jonis ACE interpretation. Not surprised Elton and David and Bernie LOVE it. So do I. Ms Carlyle does a great job subtly leading the band and singers to suit/support Joni - even a force of nature like Annie Lennox is staying " in the pocket".
The verses aren't the original lyrics. The lyrics to the verses have been rewritten for this performance (perhaps by Joni heself!) And they're amazing!
Joni was legendary in youth, but her elder tone is absolutely divine.
She's belting it out with all her heart so the world can hear! She's still standing!
Goodness! When is this going to be a single!
Joni Mitchell's voice used to soar up and down multiple octaves with ease, but she sounds just as fantastic singing jazz.
Today I’m celebrating 50 years of freedom in my country, my heart is full of joy, but after heard Joni singing this version I feel it’s overflowing now.
Congratulations! Which country, sir?
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Wow Absolute legend honoring another 👏 🙌 lovely version ❤
Joni is still standing. And that is all that matters.
Joni, Elton, Annie - three of my favourite artists of all time. Bernie one of the best songwriters ever.
I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve listened to and watched this. Masterful - performed with such soul. Sublime! 🙌🏼
What a tribute to sir Elton John and testament to her own legacy
This is just GREAT, love this version!!!
Brandi Carlile is to be commended. She finds both a friend and mentor in Joni Mitchell. The collab is the best I've seen in such a long time!
I salute Brandi. The songs they've done together the last few years are sublime. And, you can see how much it means to both Joni and Brandi. I'm not sure we would still be seeing Joni perform live without Brandi's help and support.
@@jupiter9881 Totally,it seems Brandi has been instrumental in getting Joni well and back to live performance,I think they both absolutely strengthen and inspire one another
My heart is leaping and jumping and somersaulting and skipping to my Lou. What a juggernaut! Absolutely stunning. I wish I could have been there to leap to my feet for Joni, Queen of Everything!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Joni is truly magical! Her voice and posture add so much to the original version that it almost feels like a totally new song. Thank you
Love the backup singer, they know what respect means and there happily jamming with the legend.
You can still just hear the power behind her voice, notes just still so clear. What a joy shes still going.
I love seeing her literally standing while singing!
Speechless in the face of such greatness.
I love this💖
Loved seeing Elton singing along cheering Joni on.
MEGA. Elton ist total gerührt. Ich auch.
Haunting and yet so beautiful
Toujours voir devant soi ce qu on peut faire ,chanter et non pas ce qu'on ne peut plus faire.Respect Mme Mitchell
She’s still incredible. Her own unique vibe
I have always loved Joni Mitchell since my teens in the 1970. This is a great rendition showing that she is a Jazz singer in the best sense 😊
I was thrilled when Mingus came out! But most Joni lovers didn't take to it and it made me almost sad I couldn't share my delight. Some people even hated it. Sadly Mingus died before the album was released. Joni was the only singer he ever collaborated with, in his dying days...
First time this song made me tear up
How precious was this ❣
Love this song, and Joni’s rendition of it! I’m so glad to see her so strong and Still Standing! ❤
I’m just in love with everything about this. Joni-you are a treasure! Keep shining bright and standing tall! ❤
The fact that Joni is, in fact, still standing.....is a beautiful thing. The richness of her whole life, and her amazing recovery, just adds so much to this performance.
She still has such amazing sense of rhythm!! Makes me want to jump around, she brought even more glee to this song.
The best.
Her phrasing is legendary!
Any time I see JM singing anything lately I just cry, because her legendary talent shines through
I'm crying now!❤
I love how politley Brandi helps Joni keep the tempo and time when she slows a bit. Joni is a legend and im so glad shes singing at 80
BEAUTIFUL.. she was amazing in her youth too..🎼🥰🙏🩷💕🎉❤️
I love the vibe she gives. Love Joni. Bless her and overcoming illnesses.
Seeing Joni looking happy again makes me happy...
Tears. Beautiful on many levels!
We've waited years for someone to remake spectacular performance
Freshly touched and performed with a bit of a reggae beat, some new words, fabulous friends, mostly, purely, exquisitely, JONI!!! ❤❤❤
I know, reggaes… plus bluegrass? And Swing! So great.
I cannot get enough of this....listening again and again.....and still standing
Joni is spectacular with a song that seems tailor made for her. Bravo!👍🏼
She re-worked it and made it her own!
@@scorpina69 LEGEND! YES.
Bernie Taupin. The guy is one of the greatest ever.
We love you Joni!!!
Elton & Bernie Taupin's focus is on Joni Mitchell's changed lyrics (and cadance - Joni is one beat behind sometimes, on purpose, making it jazz).
you can tell around 1:00 when she gets to the chorus and Elton realizes
It's called singing in the pocket 😊
Hi 😊
The changed lyrics are amazing. And they appear - quite understandably - to have somewhat blown Elton and Bernie's minds!
@@richierich291266 they really are. I'm going to be covering this now!
This was so amazing. Joni has had an extraordinary career. She's overcome so much, this couldn't have been a more perfect song for her to do. I'm sure this was really special for Elton / Bernie to see.
I’m so glad to see Joni I love that woman she is prolific
I LOVE these lyrics Joni. Thank you. ❤️
She turned it into mid-20th century French jazz. Genius.
Has anyone come close to this woman in the past 50 years. She still shows the answer is a resounding…
Way to go, Joni! You're still standing and you still sound great!
Great arrangement. Blake Mills is a phenomenal guitar player.
Really great 👍
He also played (and perhaps arranged) her magnificent performance of Both Sides Now at this year's Grammys.
Agreed. The arrangement was incredible.
I could listen to this 1000 times a day and never get tired of it
Look at Elton John. He is out of breath he is so honored by this performance.
Wonderful stuff ❤X
Great to see these old rockers grow old rather than to die at 27. They are having fun too!
How amazing is Joni, just a badass love it just love it!!!
Joni, still standing and singing despite so much ill health!
Best cover to ever exist. What talent wow
So far...this is the best performance of the night
💯
Love the song. It’s so lovely. Also have you noticed the E clip on her beret? That’s an Elton E.
What a remarkable interpretation of this song by a remarkable collection of artists with Joni at the wheel. Blake Mills guitar playing adds an element that only he can. He has a tone that cuts through and frames everything in sepia.
Legends!!!!! Joni rocks!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Wow what a great version 👏 👌
I’m all ears for this amazing woman!
Yeah, yeah yeah 🤘
There are simply no words 😭 ❤️.
I love this version from Joni bravo, Joni!!!
WHAT A TREAT !!! 😍
If I had a Genie and that Genie had one wish it would be for Joni to keep on making music and forever..
Absolutely fabulous❣️
Just so great. Best of the night imo
Man, Joni sounds like a million bucks!
This woman has remained cool for 60 years!
Wow! Amazing rendition.
Love you Joni!
This is so beautiful
How I cried. Our girl from Elliot Lake. So much talent.
lol. that was such a change up. we see you still standing Joni!!! How about Annie Lennox being your backup singer!
Oh my she was always my musical love ever. Love you Joni...
I LOVE this SO much. I've watched it so many times! Thank you ❤️
Simply wonderful❤
My favorite voice of any human.
This makes me too happy, this is by far my favorite version of I'm Still Standing. Please record this exactly as is.