Go to Ben Platt to her the latest version,. I am a huge Platt fan but this version by Travis is the way the song was meant to be sung. Platt is very good but he's a belter, Love this.
This video accompanied me for many many late, lonely working nights. The singing was good, actually great. But I just love how Fran told his story, warmed my heart somehow... don't know why, thanks anyway :)
This song and this version of the song means so much to me and my family, it brings tears of joy to me every single time I listen to it, love love love xxx
Laughed for a long time. Who tries to take credit for a Joni Mitchell song. You did a beautiful cover. Thank you. I used to sing all her songs on open mic night at dirty nellies west Irish pub in palatine, Illinois, USA. Such fun memories.
late to the party. brilliant work. thank you for the song and thanks to whoever posted it. Song always makes me think of a girl -- she was as perfect as chaos and as beautiful as snow.
I agree with all the wonderful comments already made here, for this amazing cover by Fran. It's a truly wonderful song, written by one of the all time great singer songwriters and I always love listening to it, but I have to express my bewilderment at the 13 dickheads who gave this the thumbs down. Absolutely incredible.
Fran Healy of the Scottish band Travis. They just released a new album, "10 Songs". He's older, wiser and can still reach those beautiful high notes. Give it a listen!
Once in a great while I hear a cover I like better than the original, this is one of those rare times. Joni Mitchell is a great composer and a great poet and a great performer, and this is one of my all time favorites of her songs, but Travis’s voice is so sweet and pure and true, and he believes what he is singing so completely that I think he exceeds the master here. I saved this video and I expect to listen to it often. Travis, if you see this, thank you.
There's something about this clip I found to be very real and honest and warm, in the storytelling and the feeling behind the voice. And the song itself, I still think was written by a beautiful loving woman with so much to say about loss and love.
Beautiful job. I had to hear how a bloke would handle those soaring upper notes but you did it. I love singing but I'm fifty nine and could not hit those upper notes today. Awestruck. Well done!
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! who is this guy??? put him on my favorites and 2 playlists-and NOBODY can do joni in my book...he's fabulous!!!! of course, this song ALWAYS makes me cry...love u, w.h...please don't give up on me.....the vixter
Pronto será navidad Están cortando los árboles Están construyendo trineos Y cantando canciones De gozo y paz Desearía tener un río, Podría patinar lejos sobre el Ahora no neva aquí Permanece un hermoso verdor Yo haré una fuente de dinero Y saldré de este loco ambiente Desearía tener un río, Podría patinar lejos sobre el Desearía tener un río tan largo Enseñaría a mis pies a volaaaar....oh, Desearía tener un río, Podría patinar lejos sobre el... Hice llorar a mi chica..
Fran has such a beautiful voice, but you realise how good Joni is with her phrasing which is god like.
He sings this song beautifully and this is a beautiful song! Never knew this song but so glad I do now. Thank you Travis (and Joni Mitchell). ♥️
This guys falsetto is off the hook! The best live version of this tune I've heard.
'River' is the true story of a feeling and thus the perfect cover.
Wow.wow.wow...I was searching for a good cover version of this song and this was way better than I had hoped for. Perfection.
watched this on vh1 about 15 years ago and never forgot the song, or the story! best cover iv heard, fran is boss
I love Joni and this song is something very special. Well done man. Your cover is the best I've ever heard. Fantastic job!! Thank you.
its a great song ,and Travis definitely paints beautiful images with his voice.
Go to Ben Platt to her the latest version,. I am a huge Platt fan but this version by Travis is the way the song was meant to be sung. Platt is very good but he's a belter, Love this.
Fran's voice is amazing...
Joni saved my life. Several times over. And let me say, THIS is an awesome cover. The boy's an angel...
Joni saved me, too.
mine too
Likewise!
This version always makes me cry x
Fran does an amazing job on this Joni tune !!
This video accompanied me for many many late, lonely working nights. The singing was good, actually great. But I just love how Fran told his story, warmed my heart somehow... don't know why, thanks anyway :)
same here, he has a really nice talking voice too
I think that's called having feelings!
he's so handsome
Fran's voice is amazing.
Beautiful song, beautifully sung! Love it to bits.
I Really love this!
Beautiful!
this has to be the best cover i have heard, it brings tears to my eyes!
Beautiful song
Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this ua-cam.com/video/bCulyjnA_dI/v-deo.html
Brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully done. Thanks.
Wow, what a beautiful cover.
He sounds fantastic. Gives me chills.
This song and this version of the song means so much to me and my family, it brings tears of joy to me every single time I listen to it, love love love xxx
Absolutely Fabulous!!
Amazing voice
I adore this track - this is a great cover, well done Fran.
Just stumbled on this. Classic and enduring. Wow.
Beautiful song Fran's voice is wonderful as always :)
Awesome, one of the best voices for a her
cover"
I love this version.
Love this song! The melody and lyrics are so beautiful and everyone I’ve heard cover it does a great job. Joni Mitchell is an icon.❤️❤️
Wow. Just wow. I’m in tears
Beautiful.
Simply amazing! Love this song either way, but this piano version really makes me wanna flow in the river!
Laughed for a long time. Who tries to take credit for a Joni Mitchell song. You did a beautiful cover. Thank you. I used to sing all her songs on open mic night at dirty nellies west Irish pub in palatine, Illinois, USA. Such fun memories.
a fantastic performance.
lovely cover
Hermoso video y hermosa interpretación
Fantastic version!!
Legendary
Nicely done!❤️💕😘
Really good performance of one of the greatest songs ever written.. Love it. Frans vocal is excellent.
amazing.
Awesome song very well done🙌❤️
superb song, and a good cover of it. :)
I never knew this was a Joni Mitchell song either until I looked it up years after seeing them perform this. Amazing cover
TRAVIS AND YOU JUST SAVED ME GREAT VOICE .28 lead singer earons NYC band
Bravo! Second performance I've heard of this song by artists other than Joni. A fine performance that evokes the same reverie as the original.
goosebumps ...
Beautiful voice.. From a Canadian girl you Joni proud❤
Lovely story and beautiful rendition. Thankfully you kept writing and singing❤😊
Great cover, fae the a great Glesga band! Thank God it never snows in Scotland😜
best cover
Excellent cover :-)
Bravo! Well done!
late to the party. brilliant work. thank you for the song and thanks to whoever posted it.
Song always makes me think of a girl -- she was as perfect as chaos and as beautiful as snow.
+mr7wi you must be a poet, writing like that
+deino117 Thanks - but no, I'm not by any stretch - although I wish I was.
+mr7wi gnck
lll
Very could rendition of this great song with root!!!!!1 Great job,if it a song make's me emotional .It did it's job.Peace to all,rebcargo
Love it !
North American accent ON, ON, ON... Lovely rendition. I actually loved this song before I knew it was a cover. Good shit!
Great cover!
Nice. Very nice!
so good
I'm sure Joni would appreciate your version.
As Arjun has said, wonderful to hear those fluttering high notes Joni was known for (at least in my mind). Really nice work
I agree with all the wonderful comments already made here, for this amazing cover by Fran. It's a truly wonderful song, written by one of the all time great singer songwriters and I always love listening to it, but I have to express my bewilderment at the 13 dickheads who gave this the thumbs down. Absolutely incredible.
Bravo! Keep it!
Love my Frannie!
:]]]] perfect
Smukt🎶❤️
I love looking into Joni Mitchell's album discography and finding out that she actually have a song on one of her early albums called Urge for Going.
Amazing. First time I have heard a guy cover this and he does very well with the high notes. Great introduction story too.
Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this ua-cam.com/video/bCulyjnA_dI/v-deo.html
Fran Healy of the Scottish band Travis. They just released a new album, "10 Songs". He's older, wiser and can still reach those beautiful high notes. Give it a listen!
Robert Downey, Jr sings the most emotional version of this song-besides the angelic Joni. He also accompanies himself on piano.
@@austinspace thanks for this info. I was confused as to whether his name was Fran or Travis. He deserves wide recognition. This piece is a classic.
Once in a great while I hear a cover I like better than the original, this is one of those rare times. Joni Mitchell is a great composer and a great poet and a great performer, and this is one of my all time favorites of her songs, but Travis’s voice is so sweet and pure and true, and he believes what he is singing so completely that I think he exceeds the master here. I saved this video and I expect to listen to it often. Travis, if you see this, thank you.
Unembellished, too.
nice cover
love hearing the accent coming through and gas story 😂🥰
very nice :)
nicely done :)
There's something about this clip I found to be very real and honest and warm, in the storytelling and the feeling behind the voice. And the song itself, I still think was written by a beautiful loving woman with so much to say about loss and love.
+nixie NICLA makes me think of a girl, I knew.
best !!!!
This is like from another world! Amazing cover. And it's a funny image to see Fran singing without his guitar :)
Beautiful job. I had to hear how a bloke would handle those soaring upper notes but you did it. I love singing but I'm fifty nine and could not hit those upper notes today. Awestruck. Well done!
Have you heard the Ben Platt version?
Nice!
Well done Fran....why change what doesn't heen to be changed......
that accent
Fuck, it's so lovely... So beautifully performed.
Very nice
Fran Healy of the band Travis, an amazing live singer.
Beautiful
Jeremy Procter
Jeremy Procter
Jeremy Procter from Morecambe is the piano player
Jeremy Procter
Jeremy Procter
In all my born day, I've never heard a guy sing this song.... Travis does it quite well, too...
Robert Downey Jr does a beautiful moving version of this song too.
James Taylor’s is pretty great (and famous).
Very good version. Now I want to hear jimmy somerville do it
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! who is this guy??? put him on my favorites and 2 playlists-and NOBODY can do joni in my book...he's fabulous!!!! of course, this song ALWAYS makes me cry...love u, w.h...please don't give up on me.....the vixter
Fran Healy from the British band Travis.
Great job Travis? Not sure of your name because of the comment below mine, but Joni would be proud :)
Thank You...! x)
I love this song sung by travis. A fabulous rendition. This should be Christmas no 1. Let's make it that share if you like.
Good version
Wow...great male version in 2022. Now i must choose betwix this version and Robert Downey jr's version.
Pronto será navidad
Están cortando los árboles
Están construyendo trineos
Y cantando canciones
De gozo y paz
Desearía tener un río,
Podría patinar lejos sobre el
Ahora no neva aquí
Permanece un hermoso verdor
Yo haré una fuente de dinero
Y saldré de este loco ambiente
Desearía tener un río,
Podría patinar lejos sobre el
Desearía tener un río tan largo
Enseñaría a mis pies a volaaaar....oh,
Desearía tener un río,
Podría patinar lejos sobre el...
Hice llorar a mi chica..
2:20 to River!