Both Sides Now -Joni Mitchell (Cover by VONCKEN)

[@madeirarom]

As a musician, singing and playing a song are usually the easy parts. The hard part, and where many fail, is capturing the heart and essence of the song. You did it. And, I think Joni would be proud.

[@Mbspitz851]

Wow!

[@michaelclark8395]

"...And if you care, don't let them know. Don't give yourself away." That line hits deep every single time.

[@markli3731]

There must be hundreds of recorded covers of this song. Out of the dozens of versions I have heard, this one sure stands out. Very well done.

[@ilcaffe121]

I agree with you. Many covers and this is great done.

[@daoviengnorath4798]

About 350+

[@yvonnereyes9954]

Nicely done! Thank you

[@veronicaferrer268]

asi es :)

[@SirMarvinHacutina]

Nope nope, listen to Keiko necesario

[@cantastic8401]

Played this version a hundred times and even sang along with, but i still get sentimental each i time do it... this is the best version of this Joni Mitchell's hit...

[@tollytong1823]

What a wonderfulvoice thank you bring me back to my high schoolday.

[@suzannelawson9215]

This song written by Joni Mitchell and made famous by Judy Collins covering it in 1968 was a huge hit and success for Judy Collins. I usually don't like to listen to most people covering such a famous song (and prefer lesson known songs when people cover them) but you have really done a great, great job with this song. I mean it's been covered by so many people that after awhile you don't want to hear it covered anymore I guess is the problem. But.....I thought, well just go ahead and listen to your cover and I am glad I did. Your voice is very good and so is your guitar accompaniment. A + for you on this song.

[@KatSoPoLiS2012]

Ok who was brought back here by Joni Mitchell’s Grammy performance? LOVE THIS COVER!!!

[@Rocketscientist66]

Yeah, but where is he now? Can‘t find any new videos from him . . . hope he‘s okay

[@stuco]

I didn't need the grammys to care about this song.

[@banba317]

Excellent treatment of one of the most beautiful lyrics ever composed; you do the song justice very well!

[@jpe09]

Same exact thoughts. I wanna hear it from a man's POV.

[@MR-sx3od]

7 years later to this party. Your voice is just so pleasing. Thanks for sharing.

[@PeterJohnJnb]

So you have that rare ability to take a cover and make it seem like it's 'yours'. Just beautiful, thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us.

[@LaJoBa1]

Ive listened to this Wonderful Perfectly Performed Cover a hundred times already....this is my first comment I think? Bravo!❤️

[@johnharriott7878]

It’s rare to hear perfection from an artist.

[@jeffsnedeker150]

Good lord what a fantastic tribute to that song! Great Phrasing!

[@rdkuless]

Anyone who sings like this has to know love and life. Beautiful..!

[@AZCobraman]

Honestly don't think I'd ever heard a man sing this one before. Very nice!

[@edtaggart9779]

Neil Diamond did

[@RemotelyNews]

Leonard Nimoy (aka Spock) covered this song in a late 60's album he released.

[@brendajoyce-may4591]

Seal at Joni's 75th birthday. By far the best rendition.

[@acousticsong-guitarco964]

Though I would have liked to hear the typical Joni tuning for this song, I LOVE this rendition, the voice, the timing is awesome., the interpretation is really beautiful.,

[@Tony-cp5pq]

Paul young sang it as a duet

[@CraftingMyWorld]

Wow, this is THE MOST beautiful and heartfelt version of this song that I have ever heard. Just a man and his guitar - nothing else needed: perfection. Thank you so much! From a fan in Australia :-)

[@courtguru]

It's been quite a while since I was moved to unstoppable tears. Thank you for taking me there.

[@barkingdogmediausa]

One of my favorite songs...and Mr. Voncken can sing the hell out of it like no one else I've ever heard. I weep whenever I hear and watch this version. If it were possible to wed a voice, I would drop to my knees here and now and issue the most beautiful proposal the world has ever heard. ❤

[@billiebuckamer8189]

This guy’s voice is golden.

[@rdkuless]

When Joni wrote this song as a 21yo girl, they told her she would need to mature into it to encompass it's true meaning.. This song was written for a much older person.. Joni proved the remark to be spot on by performing her latest version post 60+ yo.. The depth she was able to convey from a different point in life blew us all away..

[@rdkuless]

please consider an amazing song: Lush Life.. it is from the 1920's

[@in_a_tizzy]

Rows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere I've looked at clouds that way But now they only block the sun They rain and snow on everyone So many things I would have done But clouds got in my way I've looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down and still somehow It's cloud's illusions I recall I really don't know clouds at all Moons and Junes and ferries wheels The dizzy dancing way you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way But now it's just another show You leave 'em laughing when you go And if you care, don't let them know Don't give yourself away I've looked at love from both sides now From give and take and still somehow It's love's illusions I recall I really don't know love at all Tears and fears and feeling proud, To say "I love you" right out loud Dreams and schemes and circus crowds I've looked at life that way But now old friends they're acting strange They shake their heads, they say I've changed Well something's lost, but something's gained In living every day. I've looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all I've looked at life from both sides now From up and down, and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all

[@samsonkitty99]

I just came across this rendition from You Tube suggested videos. I've listened to many versions of it over the years, Joni's hundreds of times. This VONCKEN version, the singing and playing are for sure beautiful, however the lyric changes are distracting in a way. When he sang ferries wheels instead of Ferris wheels, I thought it was very strange. Even stranger is when someone posts the wrong lyrics, so I googled the lyrics and read along as he sang. I just think when a song is written so beautifully the correct words are very important.

[@cpinney]

Oh give him a break! Americans know what Ferris wheels are because we have tons of them. He is not an American is he? Do they even have them where he lives? Honest mistake.

[@jeffsnedeker150]

You are very mistaken in your comments!

[@打浪優]

I closed my eyes while listening and I can feel all the pictures in my mind with this song.

[@thomastruong8382]

I have just listened to SEAL's cover of 'Both Sides Now'. He sang beautifully. But somehow I feel that anguish of a soul in purgatory. And then I come up with this rendering by VONCKEN. A true performance from heaven. Moving but appeasing. Thank you so much

[@mirsadhasanagic8349]

Just beautiful. Arrangement, tempo, and your amazing voice. I’ve allowed my new guitar to gather dust in fear- you have burst that bubble. Forever in gratitude to you and your rendition. Magic 🙏🏼❤️

[@lorenzonotarianni1667]

I often ask myself how the heck does one write lyrics like this. Just a alchemy of words that turns a song to pure gold. Greetings from Italy. Rome december 2019. Ps. Great rendition.

[@elenasony]

And your comment is alchemy as well!!

[@lorenzonotarianni1667]

@@elenasony Thankyou.

[@amauriangelino]

It recalls me Don McLean. Beautiful version.

[@Finnegas-Eces]

Ah yes, you're absolutely right...I couldn't put my finger on why it seemed so familiar!

[@25092772]

Brought me to tears. Wonderful cover of a great song. Thank you for sharing.

[@georgefinn2054]

I see this was made 4 yrs ago but I am commenting today because you sang and played this song beautifully. I hope you are still playing.

[@xanadar]

I've heard Joni play this, so many times, and enjoyed it. This one gave me the "feels", for some reason. Tears in my eyes, still.

[@MamaDee249]

A Lovely and Heartfelt cover of a timeless song. Absolutely beautiful. Talented guitarist as well. Thank you!

[@TheMandysings]

I think you just single handedly restored my faith in the world! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 That was beautiful, fabulous, wow!! What a pleasure! Thank you for sharing 👏👏 Mandy

[@a.m.roshan5756]

Your voice and the feel that you bring are so beautiful. Captures the wistfulness of Joni Mitchell's song in all its fleeting loveliness.

[@lindalawson3580]

Those lyrics are truly something…Especially when sung by a great artist

[@kevinchristie1302]

This is fantastic.. It’s not often I take the time out to write what I think, but this deserves the time out. A cover of all covers of this masterpiece.

[@lissatbentley]

Wow... what a voice!! I can listen to his voice all day!

[@thefeircelion3890]

Well done my friend !

[@TheNotedAnatomist]

This is an incredible arrangement ... beautiful, simple and yet complex with emotion. Thanks so much for sharing this. Truly amazing.

[@stefanocanali6477]

This is just incredible. Your timbre is mind blowing!

[@thesimplepeachify]

Ive heard this song a million times. I’ve never HEARD it til I saw your cover. Beautiful.

[@georgefinn2054]

Second time I came across this video and second time I am mesmerized at the passion and beauty of this version.

[@ptrck3439]

Because of the movie CODA, I was so emotionally attached to this song ❤️❤️❤️

[@YogaPinay]

Thank you for the nice feeling I get from listening. The song is right, so many illusions in this world, we are either away or near completenes, either away or near love, the only thing that is real is our inner feeling connected to that which is divine, joy, calm, complete, peace. All the drama is unnecessary.

[@fairylatinaa]

So beautiful. Shed a couple of tears. This version made me think a lot about life and love.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Indescribable feeling and something indescribable

[@loijr9999]

This cover deserved a Million likes and Views I keep on playing this everyday, it give me peace of mind, Hats off to 🧢👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@j.a.d.e-the-singing-senior]

Can't believe I'm 6 years late! Beautifully done ❤

[@lewelynandrea5375]

I love the way he gave emotion to the song and every lyrics of it. You can feel the dilemma the song was trying to portray. The voice is superb. All in all is amazing. Kudos!!!

[@davidbacon8591]

Amen

[@Seabasstien]

A beautiful lullaby to the dilemma of the human heart. Well done version and forever grateful to Joni Mitchell.

[@davidbarker5957]

Enjoy this over and over!

[@relaxationmusicsanctuary3664]

This cover would deserve a LOT more views. It’s one of the best renditions of this song I’ve ever heard. Very clear harmonies and singing. Every note, every chord, every word are just put in the right way.

[@johnyannelli2480]

I have commented before. This is the most beautiful, classiest rendition of this song. Beautiful guitar, beautiful man and voice. Just wonderful, thank u!

[@TitusConstantin]

Even Joni Mitchell didn't made me cry so much on these verses. Amazing feeling in your perfect voice.

[@samuelpage314]

Beautifully captures the depth of this song. The bittersweet reminder that we really don't know much at all.

[@spencerstein8525]

I just discovered this channel. How could I have missed him all these years? Amazing rendition of one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Near tears by the end.

[@elizabethwallace-donnelly.2356]

This is a brilliant cover of one of my favoute songs..." " But now my friends they're acting strange, They shake their heads and say I've changed. Well somethings lost but somethings gained In living life each day.". " A timeless classic"

[@ramonlo128]

I want this version! my favorite Joni song

[@judy8117]

YOUR,voice tell the feeling of this song so pure,YOUR voice STUNNING,!🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️☘☘

[@jod1652]

I have listened to many and few but this still is the best version.

[@berrypayne5681]

Wow! I seriously am crying my eyes out right now. My all time favorite song to sing….especially one songster to another ❤❤❤.

[@ScottUSA.]

I was blown away by your cover of this classic and one my favorite songs. I love when you added an extra I really don't know life at all at the end. The song was performed with such emotion. It grabs and captures the attention of the audience even more. I can't stop listening to it. Phenomenal! This song is so special to me. Growing up, my big sister would play this song, along with other Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell songs. Although she recently had many strokes, when I sing this song to her, she gets so happy and gives us the biggest smile. 🙂💙

[@cleonemusician217]

Oh wow!!! SO naturally musical, so expressive, SO truly touching!!! Thank you, Voncken .

[@BellaMichel]

Lovely! As with the original, your rendition has left me speechless.

[@cgdombrow]

The music of my youth, melodic and lyrical, unlike most of today’s popular “music”, which is mostly about the “artist’s” fashion look and degree of coolness

[@broorly2556]

Oh myyyy, oh my! The heartfelt rendition was amazing. The voice, feeling and the version was definitely one of the bestssss. Loved it. ❤️😀💐👍

[@matthewlardner5328]

Why have I only just heard this ??? What a beautiful version 🙏🏻

[@josepepegutual7943]

I like the way he puts so much emotion ..for me he's the best.

[@peteriuliano]

This has to be the best cover of Both sides now I've ever heard... Thank you.

[@SirMarvinHacutina]

Listen to Keiko

[@johnfrymyer8346]

OK, I think this is absolutely the best version of this song I have ever heard. Wow, it stopped me from doing anything but listen. A sense of melancholy came upon me and I realized a sense of sadness overcame me as I contemplated the meaning of this song. I tell you I am not a wimpy guy, but your voice, and the way you sang this song hit me. Thank for the break and the sentiment and thoughtfulness this song brought to me, if only for a moment. If you are ever in Los Angelesyou I would love to come and see you.

[@vonkenmusic]

Thank you John! It feels so good reading this. I will soon continue to record new covers as well!

[@ashnpikachu]

Excellent cover. any way we can listen to this on spotify :)

[@beejanartist]

meaning of the lyric come into my heart straightly. beautiful, thank you.

[@shargram]

Great vocal performance Voncken, excellent arrangement and very well played.

[@toddaragon]

I was just searching for acoustic covers, while I'm learning guitar and looking for inspiration. This was my mom's favorite song (passed ten days before 9/11)...literally brought me to tears. I don't think words can describe how much I love this rendition. Thanks man.

[@georgefinn2054]

I tend to agree with the many viewers who stated it was the best cover of this song that they have ever heard. Impressive.

[@tovahbrinton3409]

This almost makes me cry. The emotion, the perfect beauty of your voice just captures this beautiful song so well. Thank you!!

[@chrisgentry4837]

Tovah Brinton me too

[@selfappropriation1407]

I cried

[@donnamicci9996]

Great song choice, great voice and GREAT interpretation. Really love how you delay a bit on the down note. Just great!!

[@barripoari]

Wow, waht a beautiful voice!

[@felipereyes7865]

Absolutely beautiful cover. Amazing talent.

[@johnyannelli2480]

What an absolute beautiful song. What a voice, gorgeous guitar! Thank u!

[@MansethItthiratanakomol]

Can’t stop listening 👏👏👏

[@moonrascal1106]

One more of your interpretations that hit home for me. Music is a language that you really speak the way I understand. Thank you for your art.

[@MRWSSHORTY]

Wonderful version! Love it more than Joni's. Saw Seals version, impressive, but this is so touching! Thanx! wkr. from Germany / Bonn. Lothar as ELPI

[@wwonka52]

Came upon this by accident, and thankful that I did!! fantastic. (in my favs now)

[@MannyTheRumors]

Best cover of this song I've ever heard!!!

[@m.corege9726]

Stunning, beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful man - how come I'm only learning of you now - can't wait to see your other songs - cheers from Canada

[@Theodicy101]

Wow! Very nice interpretation of this timeless song! Your warm, clear voice lent itself exceptionally well to the subtlely needed to do this song well. Best of luck with your career.

[@markc4768]

Wow!

[@goathip]

So beautiful..Bravo

[@hermanhernandez9346]

I can listen to this all day long!

[@hwrdpqz8617]

Surely one of the best covers of this song. The sadness is so real, you can almost touch it 😊

[@ninjasharkstudiosandmerch]

I just became aware of you in the last few days. Instantly one of my favorite artists now! Covers and originals. I LOVE Safe and Sound.

[@johnyannelli2480]

I am absolutely blown away by this version! Voice is just gorgeous, so expressive and guitar work while simple, just beautiful!

[@oc5939]

Beautiful job. Your phrasing, tone and emotion are just right. 💖

[@charlesmorse9851]

If every moment we live is forever, as Einstein seemed to think, then these few moments will be for eternity. Thank you so much. This world is remarkable and this certainly brings hope to a dark year.

[@svbacchus]

Very Very nicely done, bravo

[@rtoadietodd]

What a beautiful rendition of a classic

[@bernechec]

Beautiful version. The last time I played this was for my sister suffering from brain cancer. Haven't played it since.

[@lawrencepatricio5776]

Wow! Best male cover of a beautiful song.

[@JeanRoseOfficial]

Your rendition brought tears to my eyes.

[@ferrisburgh802]

This is really beautiful! You have a great voice!

[@nhlpens583]

"I really don't know life at all." 😢❤💙🐧