She originally wrote and recorded this song as a young woman. It's faster paced and ironic coming from someone so young. This version, from an older, wiser Joni, is just devastating. 😢 She painted the cover!
@joelliebler5690
4 ай бұрын
You are so right as I am sad though admire what Joni did with this version. At almost 64 I feel the song tells my story!
@Suzismymom
4 ай бұрын
I never heard this version. It's beautiful! One of my favorite albums ever is her album Hejira. I can listen to that album on endless repeat.
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
It really is. Such talent.
@GaryNoone-jz3mq
4 ай бұрын
Do you have any idea what pain she had already been through when she wrote this. There is something about a difficult life that brings great maturity at a tender age.
@seanmann863
4 ай бұрын
I prefer the younger version
@rabeksmom4 ай бұрын
She's done three versions of this song - the original in 1968, this one, and the new version she sang at this year's Grammy's. All three of them are masterpieces.
@mikew46462 ай бұрын
Vince Mendoza's arrangement is absolutely stunning which won a Grammy award in 2000 for Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). I remember when this record came out and was stunned with emotion on first listen and still get emotional every time I hear it. This is musical artistry at its finest on every level.
@lindajennings99784 ай бұрын
I love this version. This is an older Joni Mitchell, singing with the wisdom of age and life experience. She did the first version when young and probably filled with hurt. You should listen to both….to see if you agree. Love your channel.💕💕💕
@RobKeay14 ай бұрын
Listening to Joni can clear the shallow crap rolling around in your head. She’s an angel man!
@jld4870
4 ай бұрын
Aaah but sometimes the shallow can bring relief?
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
totally agree. I remember my teenage years listening to her stuff now.
@gregberg62884 ай бұрын
No autotune here folks....such a beautiful voice.
@19HurdyGurdyMan464 ай бұрын
I just love how the classical and jazz world come together with Joni
@kimcutts61534 ай бұрын
This song just makes the tears stream down my face😭. Beautiful 😍
@rockmygypsysoul95534 ай бұрын
Thank you Jamel for bringing old reactions back. I hope they stay up and you continue to do what you can. I can watch them over and over again!
@j.kevvideoproductions.64634 ай бұрын
Hey Jamal. I've been a subscriber for over 5 years. Joni painted that album cover... She's an artist above all else... Glad you're still hanging in there. Joni is my my go to Female voice. I feel like she speaks for women everywhere as well as the rest of humanity to a certain extant. She's an old lady now, but I still love her like I did when I was a teen 50 years ago...
@simchabaruch7023
4 ай бұрын
It is far out how she sets us up by singing about clouds, then it is over the falls when she switches to love and life.
@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl4 ай бұрын
Grew up with this lovely lady's voice in our house. She was with me, just like Cat Stevens. They were/are both incredible gifts. Thank you so much for sharing this one.
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, Cat Stevens. I remember him too.
@goonbelly58414 ай бұрын
When we're young, our lives are full of hopes and dreams to be fulfilled but, as we age, our dreams don't always turn out the way we had hoped and we become cynical about life as our dreams become illusions. Yet, when we reminisce about life, it's the illusions that gave us hope and joy that we recall.
@sulathenewfie4277
4 ай бұрын
I had such a different image for what I thought it would be… married after college (I was engaged), lots of kids, white picket fence, full time mom hosting all the holiday functions, etc. Well, broke off engagement, went and got a Masters Degree from Harvard, was selected 40 Under 40 in a major city, and even outdid the goals I set for myself in my career. I never had kids (couldn’t), ended up living with someone til they passed away, and had the most charmed life I could ever imagine… I never saw any of it happening that way. But so thankful I appreciated the life I had vs the life I dreamed of and hoped for til I was in my 30s. I look back and wondered at times what would have happened if I never broke off engagement - he ended up having exactly the life HE wanted (found a wife who was happy to fall in line)- I made the right decision. I am alone now, my entire family has passed. But I still am thankful for the life I got (even the bad stuff so I could appreciate the good stuff).
@jkgannon1049
4 ай бұрын
@sulathenewfie4277 What a beautiful life! Painfull, rewarding, and rich. Bless you
@louwysocki5186
4 ай бұрын
Please.listen to the original. You can barely recognize the melody with all the jazz improv. Sure, she's bored of.the melody.... And we know the melody... But first time listeners may not.
@willynillylive
4 ай бұрын
Very insightful
@michaelasay8587
4 ай бұрын
In this crazy world...very lil love and friendship! Hope everyone votes right this election.
@LoisChisholm4 ай бұрын
It was so great to see Joni Mitchell in her first appearance on the Grammy Awards this year. After 50+ years of writing songs for others and herself, the Grammy performance was much more like this recording. Her younger voice was an octave higher and sounded almost childlike and playful at times, and angelic at times.
@judyjones1044
4 ай бұрын
Her performance was magical
@cecilybilbrey80244 ай бұрын
Im soooo glad you found Joni. She is one of the best song writers to ever live She wrote about the human experience in a way we all can relate That is talent and maybe bit of magic!
@manelk84 ай бұрын
Have a listen to her “River” for Christmas themes
@patriciamorgan6545
4 ай бұрын
Sad Christmas theme. She wrote River after a breakup just before Christmas. (Graham Nash, if I recall correctly.)
@pinkstarphoenix6182
4 ай бұрын
River is one of my favorite songs of all time. It's sad, but the holidays are difficult for so many people, and Joni expresses that feeling of loneliness and wanting to get away so well. Please give it a listen if you haven't already
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
He reviewed that one a couple years ago. One of my favorites!!!!
@allen90694 ай бұрын
"I really don't know life at all" That just sums it all up!
@laurentead654 ай бұрын
I love every version of both sides now I've heard. It always makes me cry.
@AP-gb3eh4 ай бұрын
To hear her sing this as a young woman and to hear her over the years,her voice and.style altering is astounding. What a masterpiece what a artist
@johnlong95344 ай бұрын
She originally recorded this in 1969. This version was made in 2000 (Recorded Live). Both albums have a painting of her on the cover. She actually painted both of them. One from 1969 and this one from 2000.
@lisemzarate40294 ай бұрын
Loved this song all my life but Judy Collins was my first awareness of it, at 7 years old. I just thought it was pretty, Jonie's version is just beautiful, and honest. Hearing her sing it now, gives it all new meaning both heartbreaking and hopeful ❤
@ktrsBklyn4 ай бұрын
Her song The River is kind of a Xmas song. Another great one.
@daveroxit4 ай бұрын
Since you mentioned the cover art, you might like to know that she painted it. 🙂
@frankscarborough14284 ай бұрын
Love Joni a very gifted singer
@TheEricthefruitbat4 ай бұрын
I've never had a song reach out and poke me in the eye before. That must be the reason my eyes are watering. I've heard this song many times before, but this version is special.
@JF-kv1gm4 ай бұрын
Of the 3 versions, this is the one that totally slays me. An absolute masterpiece, the lyrics, the arrangement, everything about it.
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
Yes, it does for me too. I think for one big reason: I am am older now too....and see it differently. like her in her expression. love it.
@batmanforpresident96554 ай бұрын
This song was written and originally recorded by Mitchell, however, Judy Collins has the best known version, in 1968. Also, Neil Diamond has a fantastic version.
@ericacawthorne790
4 ай бұрын
Love the Judy Collins version just as much. This version is so beautiful from an older joni
@lorihutcheon53634 ай бұрын
For me this mature version hits very differently since it comes long after living through many life’s experiences… incredibly relatable and beautiful💛
@tuckerkatze83094 ай бұрын
I'm familiar with this song, but had no idea she wrote it! I felt EVERYTHING while listening...with tears in my eyes. Then I learned the back story! Oh my goodness - Incredible!!
@annwaddell73214 ай бұрын
Joni has Herbie Hancock on piano and Wayne Shorter heading up the album! She is amazing!
@patrickderose97124 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this version. Joni’s voice has lost its soprano register with age but is still a great instrument. This song has become much more meaningful as she (and we) get older. And you’re right, you can hear the pain and disappointment in this version.
@lisabmf584 ай бұрын
This song makes me cry😢
@puddysue4 ай бұрын
The legend... Joni Mitchell!
@michaelscarface4 ай бұрын
She painted that cover too! And it is the great Wayne Shorter on the sax.
@jbs2564 ай бұрын
Hi Jamal, Beautiful reaction to this later in life version. It’s haunting. I’m more familiar with the younger Joni version. For your Christmas spirited song her “River” is closest but not quite such a song. Look for the song with the animation. It’s a gut punch song, in a good way. I’m going to ask how to make a request. It’s for a current young artist who is definitely “keeping great music alive.” She is 20 and singing the songs of my youth and doing them justice. I’m 68 and that’s saying something. In addition to her own natural voice she covers such artists as Carpenters, Olivia Newton-John, Joni, The Beatles, Heart, Carly Simon, Patsy Cline and on and on. On some of the covers she has a way of bringing forth the proper sound of the artist but not be mimicking. It just happens and is natural and beautiful. I’m going to list two “proof of concept” video Shorts and the song I’d like you to react to. The song is an audio only so the Short videos will give you the visual of the artist. Her name is Tori Holub (pronounced with soft vowels Hohluhb). The Shorts are self produced. The song was professionally produced. Her KZread presence is pale in comparison to “I” and TT. The second Short I’ll list has less than 4K views here but 1.1M on “I”. I’d like to make a donation to the channel for support. I see super thanks is available, I don’t see a rate for a request or do you not take requests? I don’t know. I’ve subscribed for awhile but just throw things in the comments. Your motto made me want to do something. Because it’s what she’s all about. Thanks! Joe Short 1. River (Joni, cover) kzread.infoa2w7XT02xsc?si=BNoVLiFZS-YtEE_1 Short 2. Goodbye To Love (Carpenters, cover) kzread.infolzGAhBT-zTg?si=irVob7Q8XgmriGpN Actual Song Request: Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles classic, new arrangement, audio only) kzread.info/dash/bejne/doejrI-mos-XnaQ.htmlsi=Ar1A_t1y4uuXjkXi
@HawkKing20004 ай бұрын
I grew up loving this song sung by Judy Collins which was a big hit, then I discovered Joni Mitchell's album version and loved that for different reasons... And now... OMG... This extremely Soulful version is incredible. I've never heard it before. Now there are three versions of the song that I love... If you have time, check out the version song by Judy Collins and also Joni Mitchell's original album version.... And I'm glad to see that you've already heard Joni Mitchell's Big Yellow Taxi, but all of her earliest albums are worth listening to in their entirety...
@Starlighthugs3 ай бұрын
This song brings me to tears. It reminds me of my daughter and her daughter (my granddaughter) they love this song and are always singing it. ❤ My two very specials girls!❤️❤️
@Ueberschaer4 ай бұрын
I guess this may be the song to play on my funeral. Never heard so profound lyrics.
@dianecomly61324 ай бұрын
Such great songwriting that it gives voice to something in your soul that you didn't know you felt.
@LibertarianJRT4 ай бұрын
The show "After Life" (the whole series) ends with this song. It is hauntingly beautiful.
@stephmom19712 ай бұрын
First heard this version when watching "Love Actually". It made me cry then, and ever since. Love her more mature voice in this version.
@user-qe5gp3yi9q4 ай бұрын
This is different than the one that she made popular. This one is more soulful and I like it a lot. Thanks for playing it.
@patticampana94584 ай бұрын
Love Joni! Have her Blue Album. This sing always makes me cry. Losing the innocence of youth. Great reaction.
@MichaelYoder19614 ай бұрын
An older woman who really understands her words now. Thanks! You like A Case of You from the same album - that's where the cover pic comes from
@cappyroo4 ай бұрын
She painted that album cover.
@ashmcdaniel55034 ай бұрын
Joni is a genius Composer and Painter. "I sing my sadness and paint my gladness." If you haven't, I hope you do a deep dive into her catalogue. BTW, members of the London Symphony Orchestra CRIED during the recording of this version, as did luminaries at the Grammys this year. Watch that, and watch the faces. As for "Christmas" music, her song "River" is a classic, even though it's not a noel.
@oobespoons4 ай бұрын
absolute legend!
@SuperMcabral4 ай бұрын
She's from the 60's and her voice is from chain smoking but it is so transcendent. This album is vintage! Judy Collins sang this also. I listened to her in the 60's also. Play "Send in the Clowns" by her, Jamal. 😎✌️♥️
@damiankarras4 ай бұрын
The song River is Christmas themed. Beautiful song
@thebullgoose60994 ай бұрын
The songs on this album are placed in an order to chart a relationship from start to finish and beyond. It's like a movie for the ears, and those orchestral arrangements just tug at everything you feel with. It's hard to think of another singer whose voice has morphed quite as much: from the high crystalline clarity of Young Joni in that yellow taxi to the badass swagger of the Shadows and Light tour, and on to the huskier and deeper, dark chocolate and caramel we hear now. While other singers have been grazing in the home paddock, Joni has always been off in the distance clearing fences, uncatchable. Why is she uncatchable? Because she came to us already inoculated with poetry and loaded with musical curiosity and moxie. I think the great jazz saxophonist, Wayne Shorter only ever picked up the phone and brought his soprano sax twice for "pop" recordings. One was Steely Dan and Aja; the other was Joni for this recording. And it was so well worth the trip. He takes us right to the end of Joni's infinity pool, and over the lip. I can tell they took you there, Jamel, oh yes I can. Mr Shorter saddles up again for the companion piece, A Case of You, with similar effect. Joni is not just a benchmark for singer-songwriters: she is an international treasure, and I love seeing people discover what the fuss is all about.
@davidwolf46774 ай бұрын
Ethereal, the strings and her voice. Sublime.
@jonimitchell56464 ай бұрын
Thank you Jamal 🙏
@tahoemike58284 ай бұрын
Here for this! This is the song she did she did at the Grammy's. Watch that one with a dry eye, I dare you.
@classicrocklady62884 ай бұрын
One of her songs, although not really a holiday song, gets played during the season. It's a great song to check out any time. I Wish I Had A River
@Jude_1964 ай бұрын
HUGS TO YOU, JAMEL!!! LOVE me some JONI MITCHELL!!! You should check out her song River....makes me cry...but, SO GOOD! Have a SUPER WEEKEND!!
@JamesAllmond4 ай бұрын
Did you hear her do this at the Grammys? That will rip your heart out... Oh, and she won a grammy this year too...for new stuff...dang...
@gord70254 ай бұрын
We still need a back to back reaction of "Sugar Mountain" by Neil Young and Joni's response song "The Circle Game".
@boomeister24 ай бұрын
I have never heard this older, wiser version of this song. Wow! The emotion in it that can only come from life experience and the wisdom of age. You really should listen to the original version from a very young Joni Mitchell...just as a comparison. Again, Wow!
@melodysopinionfrannie43004 ай бұрын
When they used this music in Love Actually when she found out her husband had cheated on her…the sorrow from Karen was so palpable…it always makes me cry! And I’ve watched that damn movie a bazillion times!
@mikemurphy17004 ай бұрын
Closest thing to a Xmas song would be "River".....her most requested song...
@LincolnSpector2 ай бұрын
I'm loving this. This is the music of my youth.
@Head-ck4hu4 ай бұрын
The winner of the best picture last year was CODA. Emilia Jones sang this song and just nailed it.
@bettybaby634 ай бұрын
Never heard this recording. Powerful.
@joelliebler56904 ай бұрын
Of the many songs Joni has done this is amongst her best and most well known!😢❤
@kiancalvert60644 ай бұрын
One of my all time favourites 🔥. 🫡!🇬🇧!
@Aries414744 ай бұрын
Check out her album Miles of Aisles. It's live but sounds surprisingly good & it has a lot of her greatest hits on it. Fun fact: Prince once said Joni was in his top 5 favorite female artists of all time. He loved her lyrics.
@briang68154 ай бұрын
I think I'm in the minority, but I loved Emilia Jones cover performance at the BAFTAs even more. I've liked and known Joni Mitchell's version since I was young though.
@acustomer72164 ай бұрын
She collaborated with most of the greats of her time and struck out on her own. Wayne Shorter and Harbor Hancock play on this release
@johncoulombe8334 ай бұрын
WOW.
@patriciablair93774 ай бұрын
AND WELCOME TO THE MUSIC OF JONI ❤
@rk41gator4 ай бұрын
I am amazed you have not yet listened to this song. Classic. Legendary. Sublime.
@SchwarzeWitwe24 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you chose to listen to this song.
@Claes_Isacson4 ай бұрын
Magic! Thx for sharing J! 🎶
@bungalowmo4 ай бұрын
This one hit me deep & right in the gut. The tears are flowing. Edit to add..... all this beauty with no auto-tune. Puts today's "artists" into perspective, huh?
@taradeaton94444 ай бұрын
Awwwww yes Jamel!! Listen to a live version of A Case of You, or Amelia!! Joni is amazing!! ❤❤❤❤
@JimmyNotes4 ай бұрын
I highly recommend listening to "For Free" by Joni Mitchell. David Crosby did a really cool version of the song as well on his last album.
@ruthlowndes83314 ай бұрын
This one's got you talkin' deep!
@roryreid31244 ай бұрын
I remember singing this song in grade school choir and joni mitchell wrote it but judy collins made it famous on the pop radio stations in the early 60s
@candices37043 ай бұрын
Joni was one of Prince’s greatest influences. Listen to his cover of Joni’s “A Case of You” ❤ Two genius artists.
@stanleynykaza90424 ай бұрын
Judy Collins has the best known version, in 1968
@elisazapp85914 ай бұрын
Not my favorite version of the song but Joni Mitchell was always a favorite! Try Judy Collins ... Send in the Clowns.
@damiankarras
4 ай бұрын
Try Judy Collins Both Sides Now
@Sainbury4 ай бұрын
Joni was 21 when she wrote this song.
@jld48704 ай бұрын
Trying to figure life out has been a full time job for me. The why’s, what ifs…at 64 , you think I woulda given up or learned that I CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT!! Beeeaautiful song from a soul that understood that much will never be understood…it’s just (the seen) an illusion. Great review as always…floating right along with you Jamel! ☁️☁️☁️
@albertjanik85324 ай бұрын
She wrote this I think at the age of 23..... Such musicality, such poetry and wisdom - she's a world class artist! ❤ And of course she did the cover painting too!
@johnbrowne21704 ай бұрын
My favourite Mitchell album is Court and Spark. A masterpiece.
@had641984 ай бұрын
Joni is the GOAT!
@guitarjonn71034 ай бұрын
Joni's voice and song interpretation is amazing here. But a big shout out to the arranger, Vince Mendoza, too. For instance, I love how the rolling strings in the beginning never strongly imply the root note of the key of the song (keeping things ambiguously perfect for the lyrics) till the first chorus and it's just grabs your heart when you first hear and feel that. The whole thing is so good that I heard many of the session players from the orchestra were in tears after the recording. I usually am after hearing it myself.
@kimbarry46744 ай бұрын
Joni is a painter and alot of her covers she painted...I live 2hrs away from where Joni grew up in Saskatchewan Canada ❤🇨🇦
@BigBubbaLove3 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your view ! How can a 16 year old write lyrics of a 160 year old ? Later in life she studied with Thelonious Monk and re-recorded the version you played, which is amazing. She just drips the words...check her singing this song live at this years Grammys too.
@Aurora-cv5to4 ай бұрын
She's been one of my favorite artists for her entire career and my entire life. She is a BRILLIANT songwriter and a genius performer.
@Brenda-xz9vh4 ай бұрын
The guitar original version 1969 was a faster tempo. I must say I love both of these, having not heard this version before. Use to sing this as a teenager in the 70's.
@knightonart88864 ай бұрын
I'd never heard this song before clicking on this video, so we experienced it together for the first time. Pretty cool. Have a nice day folks.
@patticampana94584 ай бұрын
I believe she and her daughter have reconnected
@joeld_i40524 ай бұрын
Love Joni, I like the older version of this song much more....
@nicolettefrazey27034 ай бұрын
Jimmy Buffet FT Toby Keith To drunk to Karaoke What a great song. I just found it!
@barbarascotto38734 ай бұрын
Ahhh, this is the version they used at the end of the greatest show ever created, After Life.
@hornerinf4 ай бұрын
She originally released thi song in 1969. This version is from 2000!
@leonardsfriend58214 ай бұрын
Need to also react to the original, recorded by Joni at a much younger age (from the Clouds album). This version is so sad and melancholy, recorded at a more mature age.
@rk41gator4 ай бұрын
Have you not heard 'River'? It is not a sentimental Christmas song, however. 'River' is another gem beyond diamonds.
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She originally wrote and recorded this song as a young woman. It's faster paced and ironic coming from someone so young. This version, from an older, wiser Joni, is just devastating. 😢 She painted the cover!
@joelliebler5690
4 ай бұрын
You are so right as I am sad though admire what Joni did with this version. At almost 64 I feel the song tells my story!
@Suzismymom
4 ай бұрын
I never heard this version. It's beautiful! One of my favorite albums ever is her album Hejira. I can listen to that album on endless repeat.
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
It really is. Such talent.
@GaryNoone-jz3mq
4 ай бұрын
Do you have any idea what pain she had already been through when she wrote this. There is something about a difficult life that brings great maturity at a tender age.
@seanmann863
4 ай бұрын
I prefer the younger version
She's done three versions of this song - the original in 1968, this one, and the new version she sang at this year's Grammy's. All three of them are masterpieces.
Vince Mendoza's arrangement is absolutely stunning which won a Grammy award in 2000 for Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). I remember when this record came out and was stunned with emotion on first listen and still get emotional every time I hear it. This is musical artistry at its finest on every level.
I love this version. This is an older Joni Mitchell, singing with the wisdom of age and life experience. She did the first version when young and probably filled with hurt. You should listen to both….to see if you agree. Love your channel.💕💕💕
Listening to Joni can clear the shallow crap rolling around in your head. She’s an angel man!
@jld4870
4 ай бұрын
Aaah but sometimes the shallow can bring relief?
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
totally agree. I remember my teenage years listening to her stuff now.
No autotune here folks....such a beautiful voice.
I just love how the classical and jazz world come together with Joni
This song just makes the tears stream down my face😭. Beautiful 😍
Thank you Jamel for bringing old reactions back. I hope they stay up and you continue to do what you can. I can watch them over and over again!
Hey Jamal. I've been a subscriber for over 5 years. Joni painted that album cover... She's an artist above all else... Glad you're still hanging in there. Joni is my my go to Female voice. I feel like she speaks for women everywhere as well as the rest of humanity to a certain extant. She's an old lady now, but I still love her like I did when I was a teen 50 years ago...
@simchabaruch7023
4 ай бұрын
It is far out how she sets us up by singing about clouds, then it is over the falls when she switches to love and life.
Grew up with this lovely lady's voice in our house. She was with me, just like Cat Stevens. They were/are both incredible gifts. Thank you so much for sharing this one.
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, Cat Stevens. I remember him too.
When we're young, our lives are full of hopes and dreams to be fulfilled but, as we age, our dreams don't always turn out the way we had hoped and we become cynical about life as our dreams become illusions. Yet, when we reminisce about life, it's the illusions that gave us hope and joy that we recall.
@sulathenewfie4277
4 ай бұрын
I had such a different image for what I thought it would be… married after college (I was engaged), lots of kids, white picket fence, full time mom hosting all the holiday functions, etc. Well, broke off engagement, went and got a Masters Degree from Harvard, was selected 40 Under 40 in a major city, and even outdid the goals I set for myself in my career. I never had kids (couldn’t), ended up living with someone til they passed away, and had the most charmed life I could ever imagine… I never saw any of it happening that way. But so thankful I appreciated the life I had vs the life I dreamed of and hoped for til I was in my 30s. I look back and wondered at times what would have happened if I never broke off engagement - he ended up having exactly the life HE wanted (found a wife who was happy to fall in line)- I made the right decision. I am alone now, my entire family has passed. But I still am thankful for the life I got (even the bad stuff so I could appreciate the good stuff).
@jkgannon1049
4 ай бұрын
@sulathenewfie4277 What a beautiful life! Painfull, rewarding, and rich. Bless you
@louwysocki5186
4 ай бұрын
Please.listen to the original. You can barely recognize the melody with all the jazz improv. Sure, she's bored of.the melody.... And we know the melody... But first time listeners may not.
@willynillylive
4 ай бұрын
Very insightful
@michaelasay8587
4 ай бұрын
In this crazy world...very lil love and friendship! Hope everyone votes right this election.
It was so great to see Joni Mitchell in her first appearance on the Grammy Awards this year. After 50+ years of writing songs for others and herself, the Grammy performance was much more like this recording. Her younger voice was an octave higher and sounded almost childlike and playful at times, and angelic at times.
@judyjones1044
4 ай бұрын
Her performance was magical
Im soooo glad you found Joni. She is one of the best song writers to ever live She wrote about the human experience in a way we all can relate That is talent and maybe bit of magic!
Have a listen to her “River” for Christmas themes
@patriciamorgan6545
4 ай бұрын
Sad Christmas theme. She wrote River after a breakup just before Christmas. (Graham Nash, if I recall correctly.)
@pinkstarphoenix6182
4 ай бұрын
River is one of my favorite songs of all time. It's sad, but the holidays are difficult for so many people, and Joni expresses that feeling of loneliness and wanting to get away so well. Please give it a listen if you haven't already
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
He reviewed that one a couple years ago. One of my favorites!!!!
"I really don't know life at all" That just sums it all up!
I love every version of both sides now I've heard. It always makes me cry.
To hear her sing this as a young woman and to hear her over the years,her voice and.style altering is astounding. What a masterpiece what a artist
She originally recorded this in 1969. This version was made in 2000 (Recorded Live). Both albums have a painting of her on the cover. She actually painted both of them. One from 1969 and this one from 2000.
Loved this song all my life but Judy Collins was my first awareness of it, at 7 years old. I just thought it was pretty, Jonie's version is just beautiful, and honest. Hearing her sing it now, gives it all new meaning both heartbreaking and hopeful ❤
Her song The River is kind of a Xmas song. Another great one.
Since you mentioned the cover art, you might like to know that she painted it. 🙂
Love Joni a very gifted singer
I've never had a song reach out and poke me in the eye before. That must be the reason my eyes are watering. I've heard this song many times before, but this version is special.
Of the 3 versions, this is the one that totally slays me. An absolute masterpiece, the lyrics, the arrangement, everything about it.
@joane.3533
4 ай бұрын
Yes, it does for me too. I think for one big reason: I am am older now too....and see it differently. like her in her expression. love it.
This song was written and originally recorded by Mitchell, however, Judy Collins has the best known version, in 1968. Also, Neil Diamond has a fantastic version.
@ericacawthorne790
4 ай бұрын
Love the Judy Collins version just as much. This version is so beautiful from an older joni
For me this mature version hits very differently since it comes long after living through many life’s experiences… incredibly relatable and beautiful💛
I'm familiar with this song, but had no idea she wrote it! I felt EVERYTHING while listening...with tears in my eyes. Then I learned the back story! Oh my goodness - Incredible!!
Joni has Herbie Hancock on piano and Wayne Shorter heading up the album! She is amazing!
Thanks for posting this version. Joni’s voice has lost its soprano register with age but is still a great instrument. This song has become much more meaningful as she (and we) get older. And you’re right, you can hear the pain and disappointment in this version.
This song makes me cry😢
The legend... Joni Mitchell!
She painted that cover too! And it is the great Wayne Shorter on the sax.
Hi Jamal, Beautiful reaction to this later in life version. It’s haunting. I’m more familiar with the younger Joni version. For your Christmas spirited song her “River” is closest but not quite such a song. Look for the song with the animation. It’s a gut punch song, in a good way. I’m going to ask how to make a request. It’s for a current young artist who is definitely “keeping great music alive.” She is 20 and singing the songs of my youth and doing them justice. I’m 68 and that’s saying something. In addition to her own natural voice she covers such artists as Carpenters, Olivia Newton-John, Joni, The Beatles, Heart, Carly Simon, Patsy Cline and on and on. On some of the covers she has a way of bringing forth the proper sound of the artist but not be mimicking. It just happens and is natural and beautiful. I’m going to list two “proof of concept” video Shorts and the song I’d like you to react to. The song is an audio only so the Short videos will give you the visual of the artist. Her name is Tori Holub (pronounced with soft vowels Hohluhb). The Shorts are self produced. The song was professionally produced. Her KZread presence is pale in comparison to “I” and TT. The second Short I’ll list has less than 4K views here but 1.1M on “I”. I’d like to make a donation to the channel for support. I see super thanks is available, I don’t see a rate for a request or do you not take requests? I don’t know. I’ve subscribed for awhile but just throw things in the comments. Your motto made me want to do something. Because it’s what she’s all about. Thanks! Joe Short 1. River (Joni, cover) kzread.infoa2w7XT02xsc?si=BNoVLiFZS-YtEE_1 Short 2. Goodbye To Love (Carpenters, cover) kzread.infolzGAhBT-zTg?si=irVob7Q8XgmriGpN Actual Song Request: Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles classic, new arrangement, audio only) kzread.info/dash/bejne/doejrI-mos-XnaQ.htmlsi=Ar1A_t1y4uuXjkXi
I grew up loving this song sung by Judy Collins which was a big hit, then I discovered Joni Mitchell's album version and loved that for different reasons... And now... OMG... This extremely Soulful version is incredible. I've never heard it before. Now there are three versions of the song that I love... If you have time, check out the version song by Judy Collins and also Joni Mitchell's original album version.... And I'm glad to see that you've already heard Joni Mitchell's Big Yellow Taxi, but all of her earliest albums are worth listening to in their entirety...
This song brings me to tears. It reminds me of my daughter and her daughter (my granddaughter) they love this song and are always singing it. ❤ My two very specials girls!❤️❤️
I guess this may be the song to play on my funeral. Never heard so profound lyrics.
Such great songwriting that it gives voice to something in your soul that you didn't know you felt.
The show "After Life" (the whole series) ends with this song. It is hauntingly beautiful.
First heard this version when watching "Love Actually". It made me cry then, and ever since. Love her more mature voice in this version.
This is different than the one that she made popular. This one is more soulful and I like it a lot. Thanks for playing it.
Love Joni! Have her Blue Album. This sing always makes me cry. Losing the innocence of youth. Great reaction.
An older woman who really understands her words now. Thanks! You like A Case of You from the same album - that's where the cover pic comes from
She painted that album cover.
Joni is a genius Composer and Painter. "I sing my sadness and paint my gladness." If you haven't, I hope you do a deep dive into her catalogue. BTW, members of the London Symphony Orchestra CRIED during the recording of this version, as did luminaries at the Grammys this year. Watch that, and watch the faces. As for "Christmas" music, her song "River" is a classic, even though it's not a noel.
absolute legend!
She's from the 60's and her voice is from chain smoking but it is so transcendent. This album is vintage! Judy Collins sang this also. I listened to her in the 60's also. Play "Send in the Clowns" by her, Jamal. 😎✌️♥️
The song River is Christmas themed. Beautiful song
The songs on this album are placed in an order to chart a relationship from start to finish and beyond. It's like a movie for the ears, and those orchestral arrangements just tug at everything you feel with. It's hard to think of another singer whose voice has morphed quite as much: from the high crystalline clarity of Young Joni in that yellow taxi to the badass swagger of the Shadows and Light tour, and on to the huskier and deeper, dark chocolate and caramel we hear now. While other singers have been grazing in the home paddock, Joni has always been off in the distance clearing fences, uncatchable. Why is she uncatchable? Because she came to us already inoculated with poetry and loaded with musical curiosity and moxie. I think the great jazz saxophonist, Wayne Shorter only ever picked up the phone and brought his soprano sax twice for "pop" recordings. One was Steely Dan and Aja; the other was Joni for this recording. And it was so well worth the trip. He takes us right to the end of Joni's infinity pool, and over the lip. I can tell they took you there, Jamel, oh yes I can. Mr Shorter saddles up again for the companion piece, A Case of You, with similar effect. Joni is not just a benchmark for singer-songwriters: she is an international treasure, and I love seeing people discover what the fuss is all about.
Ethereal, the strings and her voice. Sublime.
Thank you Jamal 🙏
Here for this! This is the song she did she did at the Grammy's. Watch that one with a dry eye, I dare you.
One of her songs, although not really a holiday song, gets played during the season. It's a great song to check out any time. I Wish I Had A River
HUGS TO YOU, JAMEL!!! LOVE me some JONI MITCHELL!!! You should check out her song River....makes me cry...but, SO GOOD! Have a SUPER WEEKEND!!
Did you hear her do this at the Grammys? That will rip your heart out... Oh, and she won a grammy this year too...for new stuff...dang...
We still need a back to back reaction of "Sugar Mountain" by Neil Young and Joni's response song "The Circle Game".
I have never heard this older, wiser version of this song. Wow! The emotion in it that can only come from life experience and the wisdom of age. You really should listen to the original version from a very young Joni Mitchell...just as a comparison. Again, Wow!
When they used this music in Love Actually when she found out her husband had cheated on her…the sorrow from Karen was so palpable…it always makes me cry! And I’ve watched that damn movie a bazillion times!
Closest thing to a Xmas song would be "River".....her most requested song...
I'm loving this. This is the music of my youth.
The winner of the best picture last year was CODA. Emilia Jones sang this song and just nailed it.
Never heard this recording. Powerful.
Of the many songs Joni has done this is amongst her best and most well known!😢❤
One of my all time favourites 🔥. 🫡!🇬🇧!
Check out her album Miles of Aisles. It's live but sounds surprisingly good & it has a lot of her greatest hits on it. Fun fact: Prince once said Joni was in his top 5 favorite female artists of all time. He loved her lyrics.
I think I'm in the minority, but I loved Emilia Jones cover performance at the BAFTAs even more. I've liked and known Joni Mitchell's version since I was young though.
She collaborated with most of the greats of her time and struck out on her own. Wayne Shorter and Harbor Hancock play on this release
WOW.
AND WELCOME TO THE MUSIC OF JONI ❤
I am amazed you have not yet listened to this song. Classic. Legendary. Sublime.
I'm so glad you chose to listen to this song.
Magic! Thx for sharing J! 🎶
This one hit me deep & right in the gut. The tears are flowing. Edit to add..... all this beauty with no auto-tune. Puts today's "artists" into perspective, huh?
Awwwww yes Jamel!! Listen to a live version of A Case of You, or Amelia!! Joni is amazing!! ❤❤❤❤
I highly recommend listening to "For Free" by Joni Mitchell. David Crosby did a really cool version of the song as well on his last album.
This one's got you talkin' deep!
I remember singing this song in grade school choir and joni mitchell wrote it but judy collins made it famous on the pop radio stations in the early 60s
Joni was one of Prince’s greatest influences. Listen to his cover of Joni’s “A Case of You” ❤ Two genius artists.
Judy Collins has the best known version, in 1968
Not my favorite version of the song but Joni Mitchell was always a favorite! Try Judy Collins ... Send in the Clowns.
@damiankarras
4 ай бұрын
Try Judy Collins Both Sides Now
Joni was 21 when she wrote this song.
Trying to figure life out has been a full time job for me. The why’s, what ifs…at 64 , you think I woulda given up or learned that I CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT!! Beeeaautiful song from a soul that understood that much will never be understood…it’s just (the seen) an illusion. Great review as always…floating right along with you Jamel! ☁️☁️☁️
She wrote this I think at the age of 23..... Such musicality, such poetry and wisdom - she's a world class artist! ❤ And of course she did the cover painting too!
My favourite Mitchell album is Court and Spark. A masterpiece.
Joni is the GOAT!
Joni's voice and song interpretation is amazing here. But a big shout out to the arranger, Vince Mendoza, too. For instance, I love how the rolling strings in the beginning never strongly imply the root note of the key of the song (keeping things ambiguously perfect for the lyrics) till the first chorus and it's just grabs your heart when you first hear and feel that. The whole thing is so good that I heard many of the session players from the orchestra were in tears after the recording. I usually am after hearing it myself.
Joni is a painter and alot of her covers she painted...I live 2hrs away from where Joni grew up in Saskatchewan Canada ❤🇨🇦
Enjoyed your view ! How can a 16 year old write lyrics of a 160 year old ? Later in life she studied with Thelonious Monk and re-recorded the version you played, which is amazing. She just drips the words...check her singing this song live at this years Grammys too.
She's been one of my favorite artists for her entire career and my entire life. She is a BRILLIANT songwriter and a genius performer.
The guitar original version 1969 was a faster tempo. I must say I love both of these, having not heard this version before. Use to sing this as a teenager in the 70's.
I'd never heard this song before clicking on this video, so we experienced it together for the first time. Pretty cool. Have a nice day folks.
I believe she and her daughter have reconnected
Love Joni, I like the older version of this song much more....
Jimmy Buffet FT Toby Keith To drunk to Karaoke What a great song. I just found it!
Ahhh, this is the version they used at the end of the greatest show ever created, After Life.
She originally released thi song in 1969. This version is from 2000!
Need to also react to the original, recorded by Joni at a much younger age (from the Clouds album). This version is so sad and melancholy, recorded at a more mature age.
Have you not heard 'River'? It is not a sentimental Christmas song, however. 'River' is another gem beyond diamonds.
Album BLUE every song wonderful.
One word: Masterpiece