The Original will always be in my heart. At 76, I have seen both sides of love and life and have come to the same conclusion, I really don’t know love or life at all, but value each above all others: fortune, fame, …
The original, as well as the live performance of "Both Sides Now," at the Isle of Wight Festival, are the best version, although we do appreciate the orchestral recording & performance. Oftentimes, we've a greater tendency to revert to the original's melodic version, unless the other version is a vast improvement to our senses/ears. I too prefer its original.
Although she's lived in the US for much of her professional career, I think you could ask almost any Canadian whether Joni Mitchell is Canadian and the answer would be a resounding "YES!". She is home-grown.
I like them both but its really the trio of recordings with the 3rd at the 2024 Grammys (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVeFgt8Z13g that collectively is the most impactful. Her voice changes as do the meanings of the song as she ages & goes through life. Beautiful song.
Always have loved Joni’s lyrics. As I approach my later years, gives me pause and gratitude. To have these signposts about life. Beautiful beyond words
I listened to both. The younger live version was the Joni i loved as an early teen/teenager. I would listen to her over and over. I used part of this song as my senior quote. The orchestral version is so much more emotional, so much more mature, so much more lived. I really enjoyed both, but the one that hit my heart was the alto version with the orchestra.
Both versions have their own beauty: the first with its simple arrangement was full of a kind of innocence but the second, darker & more complex reflects the perspective of a mature woman. It's much more moving.
Beautiful memories of Joni and my younger self seeing her in concerts. Thank you Dan.
Thank you Dan for a song of peace and beauty in these dark times
The Original will always be in my heart. At 76, I have seen both sides of love and life and have come to the same conclusion, I really don’t know love or life at all, but value each above all others: fortune, fame, …
The original, as well as the live performance of "Both Sides Now," at the Isle of Wight Festival, are the best version, although we do appreciate the orchestral recording & performance. Oftentimes, we've a greater tendency to revert to the original's melodic version, unless the other version is a vast improvement to our senses/ears. I too prefer its original.
One of my favs in the world.
Although she's lived in the US for much of her professional career, I think you could ask almost any Canadian whether Joni Mitchell is Canadian and the answer would be a resounding "YES!". She is home-grown.
I wish I could have the combination of the two. The alto version reminds me of Cleo Laine. A bit too slow, but very emotional.
I like them both but its really the trio of recordings with the 3rd at the 2024 Grammys (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVeFgt8Z13g that collectively is the most impactful. Her voice changes as do the meanings of the song as she ages & goes through life. Beautiful song.
Original
Always have loved Joni’s lyrics. As I approach my later years, gives me pause and gratitude. To have these signposts about life. Beautiful beyond words
I listened to both. The younger live version was the Joni i loved as an early teen/teenager. I would listen to her over and over. I used part of this song as my senior quote. The orchestral version is so much more emotional, so much more mature, so much more lived. I really enjoyed both, but the one that hit my heart was the alto version with the orchestra.
She’s a treasure. Love her music so much
Both versions have their own beauty: the first with its simple arrangement was full of a kind of innocence but the second, darker & more complex reflects the perspective of a mature woman. It's much more moving.
Dan, I’m with you … I prefer the stripped down version in that crystal clear soprano. Perfection.
I’m almost 66 now - I used to always sing this a cappella with my friends - both versions are beautiful and haunting
Love, love, love the 1970 version❤️