Shout-out to everyone watching this in 2025!! This was one of the first videos on my channel. Check out more of my holiday music here! 🎄 ua-cam.com/play/PLH38RihhIqHNeriC2CtyrBZEmqENtghtz.html
This has to be the most beautiful covers of Joni Mitchell's River. The song is so haunting but the delicate sweet harmonies and acoustic accompaniment is just beautiful...this song used to just represent sadness for me and generally how I felt at every Christmas, but you have done something very special here.
Oh my gosh. I am a deeply devout fan of Joni Mitchell so I am really critical of covers. But you have just as much inflection and emotion as she did. Deeply impressed.
As well i am a HUGE joni mitchell fan. I have never heard a joni mitchell cover that did her justice... this is the first joni cover i have heard in my life that i could listen to over and over again and appreciate it just as much the 200th time i listened to it , as i would the first time i played this version. MAGICAL. this cover hits me in the gut just like the original.
doug h I totally agree with you about covering Joni. For me Joni's songs just have a certain magic to them that can't be captured in a cover but these three created their own magic which comes across really well. Having 3 voices brought something new and they really hit it out of the park for me.
And also, all Claudia Crook’s covers which are sooo good: ua-cam.com/users/ccrook2001 Gorgeous, pure voice. And she does very good dulcimer tutorials as well! Enjoy
Hye. This is the most beautifull cover I 've ever heard about this song. Exactly what I imagined in my head, and you did it : the instrumentation and the 3 voices. Perfect. congratulations from French.
This is one of the best cover songs I ever heard. You all sing and play so well that the mood is overwhelming. Thank you for a wonderful interpretation of this song. I always come back to your song. Thank you!!
I can't believe my luck, finding these guys is so GOOD the harmonies are right up there with Simon&Gar it just goes to prove how GOOD songs can be if u KEEP IT SIMPLE!
this is one of my favourite songs! you and keelan are fantastic as ever (i love when you two get together!) but that other girl is *wonderful* here! this song suits her to a T!!!!
I've been here all along and the quality of your musical effort and talent brings me back. I love your music and thanks for everything you upload. Thank you !
This song is so pure in its original version. So many have covered it and I notice how true to the original these folks keep their versions. Ya almost have to. But.... You folks found a way to nicely and respectfully pull off accompaniment by guitar and mandolin with really great vocal harmonies.
Boy! That was really excellent. I love this song and I’ve heard it done quite well by a few artists. I love your arrangement and the vocals are beautiful to my old ears. Nicely done ladies and gentleman.👍👍🇨🇦
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever.. This is my third favorite version of the song followed only by Joni's original and The Indigo Girls cover. Great job y'all are in good company.
Quite a good rendition. I am listening cause its comin on Christmas. Well done. Probably the best version out there. So many talented people in this world of ours.
Another brilliant cover, the arrangement, harmonies, guitars and mandolin are just perfect. Megan - I can listen to your music all day long! Any plans to play in Canada, Vancouver perhaps? Surprised the views are not in the millions!
It's coming on Christmas They're cutting down trees They're putting up reindeer And singing songs of joy and peace Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on But it don't snow here It stays pretty green I'm going to make a lot of money Then I'm going to quit this crazy scene I wish I had a river I could skate away on I wish I had a river so long I would teach my feet to fly Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on I made my baby cry He tried hard to help me You know, he put me at ease And he loved me so naughty Made me weak in the knees Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on I'm so hard to handle I'm selfish and I'm sad Now I've gone and lost the best baby That I ever had Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on I wish I had a river so long I would teach my feet to fly Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on I made my baby say goodbye It's coming on Christmas They're cutting down trees They're putting up reindeer Singing songs of joy and peace I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I have always maintained that if you do a 'cover' then you need to bring something fresh to it. I first heard Joni Mitchell in early 1970 and have been a lifelong fan ever since whilst being fairly dismissive of most artists who covered her work. This cover of River is one of only two I have heard that blow me away. The other is by Tina Dico & Helgi Johnsson performed live in 2012. Well done to all.
OMG, This brought a tear to my eye and have watched it over 10+ now tehe. Thank you for sharing your talents and amazing singing with us xx Much love from down under :)
Search for Christina Friis. She did an album called "The Quiet of Knowing" made up of very early songs of Joni that (up until very recently) had never been officially released by Joni herself. Christina did an amazing job of interpreting the songs in a way Joni might have actually done herself with similar sparse arrangements with guitar and piano and a very similar voice and vocal style. It is as close to a new Joni album as it gets. Of course, with the Joni Mitchell Archive recordings now being released we can hear how Joni actually did sing and arrange those songs. Still, I can highly recommend Christina Friis's album.
This is really nice actually. It doesn't attempt to be an exact copy of Joni, it does it's own thing with a sort of country feel. It is atmospheric and the video is great. Love it.
I think those cut scenes showing us a river, that really helped. Looking forward to your next cover "We don't have to take our clothes off (to have a good time)"
Megan darling, you keep getting better with every aspect of all this. More professionally pleasing all the time with everything, which conveys better of what i love about you and your music... Thank you so much.
Shout-out to everyone watching this in 2025!! This was one of the first videos on my channel. Check out more of my holiday music here! 🎄 ua-cam.com/play/PLH38RihhIqHNeriC2CtyrBZEmqENtghtz.html
Bruce Hackett brought me here! Haven't seen this video in years. Was grateful for the reminder from Bruce.
This has to be the most beautiful covers of Joni Mitchell's River. The song is so haunting but the delicate sweet harmonies and acoustic accompaniment is just beautiful...this song used to just represent sadness for me and generally how I felt at every Christmas, but you have done something very special here.
Oh my gosh. I am a deeply devout fan of Joni Mitchell so I am really critical of covers. But you have just as much inflection and emotion as she did. Deeply impressed.
my sentiments exactly... well said
one of the best songs ever written. Joni mitchell - Legend.
As well i am a HUGE joni mitchell fan. I have never heard a joni mitchell cover that did her justice... this is the first joni cover i have heard in my life that i could listen to over and over again and appreciate it just as much the 200th time i listened to it , as i would the first time i played this version. MAGICAL. this cover hits me in the gut just like the original.
doug h I totally agree with you about covering Joni. For me Joni's songs just have a certain magic to them that can't be captured in a cover but these three created their own magic which comes across really well. Having 3 voices brought something new and they really hit it out of the park for me.
Then you should give a listen to Diana Rouvas’s cover which is absolutely amazing, very high level: ua-cam.com/video/PoLxzA5Ik9g/v-deo.html
And also, all Claudia Crook’s covers which are sooo good: ua-cam.com/users/ccrook2001 Gorgeous, pure voice. And she does very good dulcimer tutorials as well! Enjoy
Give a listen to Scottish singer Sandi Thom's version. I think you'll like it.
Why I'm listening to this song in the middle of August? I don't care. It's freaking amazing!
Hye. This is the most beautifull cover I 've ever heard about this song. Exactly what I imagined in my head, and you did it : the instrumentation and the 3 voices. Perfect. congratulations from French.
This is one of the best cover songs I ever heard. You all sing and play so well that the mood is overwhelming. Thank you for a wonderful interpretation of this song. I always come back to your song. Thank you!!
One of the BEST renditions I've heard of this beautifully, sad song.....
Brings me to tears every time! Love this!
I can't believe my luck, finding these guys is so GOOD the harmonies are right up there with Simon&Gar it just goes to prove how GOOD songs can be if u KEEP IT SIMPLE!
One of my old favorites done exquisitely
Love the harmonies and the videos of the river......WOW. You nailed it again.
Stunning guys 💗
this is one of my favourite songs! you and keelan are fantastic as ever (i love when you two get together!) but that other girl is *wonderful* here! this song suits her to a T!!!!
Den bästa version jag har hört av denna låten 😍
Bravo Bravo. For sure the best and my favorite of my favorite Christmas smog of all time! Thank you. It was nothing but beautiful!
WOW! What a delight to listen to you three! Beautiful acoustics, superb voices and harmonies. You made Joni's song your own. Thank you!
the feels baby the feels , this is amazingly awesome
This is the best cover of "River" I have ever heard. Beautiful. Thanks for posting it.
Bruce W. Bishop & Bruce Bishop Communications Ltd. Check out Miley Cyrus’s version.
Why not ben platt?
Beautiful, just beautiful! Thank you so much for the harmony I will be using at tonight’s acoustic gig 🎸🎶
I've been here all along and the quality of your musical effort and talent brings me back. I love your music and thanks for everything you upload. Thank you !
This song is so pure in its original version. So many have covered it and I notice how true to the original these folks keep their versions. Ya almost have to. But....
You folks found a way to nicely and respectfully pull off accompaniment by guitar and mandolin with really great vocal harmonies.
Emily, are you an angel? Good god, your voice is a gift to the world.
Boy! That was really excellent. I love this song and I’ve heard it done quite well by a few artists. I love your arrangement and the vocals are beautiful to my old ears. Nicely done ladies and gentleman.👍👍🇨🇦
Wow, so beautiful--well done! This has always been one of my favorite Joni songs, and this is one of the best covers I've heard of this popular song.
Stunning cover guys. Beautiful harmonies. More please.
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever.. This is my third favorite version of the song followed only by Joni's original and The Indigo Girls cover. Great job y'all are in good company.
Oh my goodness! This is soooooooooo beautiful.
You guys just melted my heart with this rendition.
I can not find words to express my admiration!
I have no words to describe what I felt listening to this song, what you did was amazing ... Thank you!
it’s very difficult covering this song on guitar let alone a piano! you nailed it ! very heartfelt and genuine… loved it ❤
Again, a brilliant cover that lacks pain. Still beautiful! Sick harmonies and layers.
holy crap,, this is fantastic .. bravo .. bravo .. bravo
wow ! they blew me away! instrumental and vocal absolutely amazing 🙏🏻
Quite a good rendition. I am listening cause its comin on Christmas. Well done. Probably the best version out there. So many talented people in this world of ours.
Another brilliant cover, the arrangement, harmonies, guitars and mandolin are just perfect. Megan - I can listen to your music all day long! Any plans to play in Canada, Vancouver perhaps? Surprised the views are not in the millions!
Stunning cover guys...beautiful
This is one exquisitely fine cover of a classic tune!
I think you done Joni proud! One of the better covers of this I've heard...
You have a amazing voice well done all of you
Fantastic - just fantastic... Hvala Marijane for the recommendation.
Truly beautiful!
It's coming on Christmas
They're cutting down trees
They're putting up reindeer
And singing songs of joy and peace
Oh, I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
But it don't snow here
It stays pretty green
I'm going to make a lot of money
Then I'm going to quit this crazy scene
I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long
I would teach my feet to fly
Oh, I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I made my baby cry
He tried hard to help me
You know, he put me at ease
And he loved me so naughty
Made me weak in the knees
Oh, I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I'm so hard to handle
I'm selfish and I'm sad
Now I've gone and lost the best baby
That I ever had
Oh, I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long
I would teach my feet to fly
Oh, I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I made my baby say goodbye
It's coming on Christmas
They're cutting down trees
They're putting up reindeer
Singing songs of joy and peace
I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I have always maintained that if you do a 'cover' then you need to bring something fresh to it. I first heard Joni Mitchell in early 1970 and have been a lifelong fan ever since whilst being fairly dismissive of most artists who covered her work. This cover of River is one of only two I have heard that blow me away. The other is by Tina Dico & Helgi Johnsson performed live in 2012. Well done to all.
OMG, This brought a tear to my eye and have watched it over 10+ now tehe. Thank you for sharing your talents and amazing singing with us xx Much love from down under :)
Megan I Love your voice. Brings a huge smile to me. Keep it up!
Superbe chanson que vous interprétez magnifiquement. Bravo!
Subtle, sensitive, gorgeous!
Beautiful rendition of one of the most beautiful songs in Western culture. Thank you!
I'm a big Joni Mitchell fan. Ronstadt's cover is the only one I can listen to without cringing. Yours is absolutely beautiful.
Search for Christina Friis. She did an album called "The Quiet of Knowing" made up of very early songs of Joni that (up until very recently) had never been officially released by Joni herself. Christina did an amazing job of interpreting the songs in a way Joni might have actually done herself with similar sparse arrangements with guitar and piano and a very similar voice and vocal style. It is as close to a new Joni album as it gets. Of course, with the Joni Mitchell Archive recordings now being released we can hear how Joni actually did sing and arrange those songs. Still, I can highly recommend Christina Friis's album.
Wow...that was really beautiful.
This!!!!! Is!!!!! Fabulous!!!!!
This is my favorite song of all time and you did it so well it gave me chills
thank you for givin' us this jewel
perfect rendition!
sehr sehr schönes Lied , und Wunderbar Gesungen 👋👋👋👋👋
Sweet vocals..perfect accompaniment; just right!!!
Wow. Love love love ❤️
Wow that made me cry ♡ i'm so in love with all of you guys ♡ just beautiful ♡
Beautiful...Touched my heart.
Beautifully sung, many thanx from Germany!
Oh my God, guys you are so amazing, you made me cry and feel, thank you. Very inspirative
:)
This is really nice actually. It doesn't attempt to be an exact copy of Joni, it does it's own thing with a sort of country feel. It is atmospheric and the video is great. Love it.
Perfect. That was just perfect.
Beautiful!!
I think those cut scenes showing us a river, that really helped. Looking forward to your next cover "We don't have to take our clothes off (to have a good time)"
Simply Beautiful.... God Bless you all.
Just beautiful, from the heart ❤
Beautiful o_o truly breathtaking, like always...
Wow! So beautiful.
This is such a beautiful cover! I love how mandolin does piano part! Your voice is amazing too!
so peaceful
KATHLEEN SEQUEIRA that's just what I like in songs
best cover i've ever heard. of anything. by anyone xo
Harmoniously acoustical! Enjoyed listening to it. ;)
This was really great
Wowwwww it's awesome you guys ! Bravo !!
Beautiful harmonies and acoustics, as usual! Love!
Wow...you guys are amazing!
INCREDIBLE....AWESOME!!!!
Hermosa version, hermosas voces
❤❤❤ I have no words.
Wow awesome voices, beautiful job
Love this !
DONT KNOW WHY MY TEARS ARE FALLING WHILE LISTENING YOUR VIDEO....THANK YOU SO MUCH....
This is fantastic. Very nice!
Such a great singer!
Really nicely done.
i'm crying. oww. amazing. so nice. :(
Great cover of a wonderful song. Beautiful video to.
Buen cover de una canción maravillosa. Bonito vídeo también.
This is allways so god ❤
This cover is just Wonderful!! 🥰❤️❤️❤️
Oh how I love Megan
I do this on guitar/& piano...also sing...Love the queen ...Joni..! Beautiful cover...lady,song !
Megan darling, you keep getting better with every aspect of all this. More professionally pleasing all the time with everything, which conveys better of what i love about you and your music... Thank you so much.
Love this version!
Loved this! Gorgeous version and I like the slower pace. ❤️👍
Brilliant. Thats singing with passion. XX
Beautiful!
Best acoustic voices of the season!
sept 2019 anyone? here after watching ben platt's version on episode 1 of The Politician on Netflix
I am here because the series
nobody cares where you came from.