River - Joni Mitchell (Piano cover by Emily Linge)

"River" by Joni Mitchell - Piano cover by Emily Linge
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Lyrics
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 gonna make a lot of money
Then I'm gonna 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 sеlfish and I'm sad
Now I've gone and lost the bеst 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
And singing songs of joy and peace
I wish I had a river I could skate away on
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Emily Linge is a British-Norwegian singer songwriter, born and raised in Dubai. Music has been Emily’s passion from a young age. She loves to write and record original music, as well as recording covers of other artists’ songs. Emily Linge has learned how to play from ​Ovidio DeFerrari (piano) and Simon Tomkins (guitar). ​Outside of music, Emily is an avid tennis player, painter, and seamstress. Make sure to subscribe above for more Emily Linge videos!
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[@KarolinaProtsenkoFansChannel]

Very Beautiful voice, now I'm in Christmas mood

[@EmilyLinge]

Wonderful!

[@geraldellis4875]

Emily... your talent is shining bright... A beautiful cover sung by a beautiful young lady! Now that's makes for a GREAT combination... and gives me bright SMILE too! 🎶😊🎶🌞🎶😊🎶

[@aucourant9998]

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Emily. Beautiful.

[@johndej]

This is wonderful! As a lifelong fan of Joni Mitchell, I think she would be very pleased with your song. Her voice and style are iconic. Your ability to interpret those qualities is awesome. This song is a great choice for you. I hope you will do more of her music!

[@andrewstewart415]

nobody does it better.Sometimes I wish someone might. nobody does it half as good as you.Please do a cover of Carly Simon---Nobody does it better. Please.

[@ChiaraKilchling]

You're absolutely brilliant Emily ❤️ love this song so much and you made me love it even more!

[@EmilyLinge]

Awe, thank you so much Chiara! That means a lot coming from you 🤗

[@randomvideosbymark8095]

An absolute stunning performance Emily on this amazing song!!!!!! Such a touchingly beautiful performance!!!!!❤

[@michaelbeckwith6177]

The song, piano playing, and most of all the vocals are a treat for my ears!! Thank you for this video Emily!

[@cassios.5697]

I wish you the nicest musical life with your big talent to bring to this world your beautiful music! Lord bless you! We need artist like you! ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hi Emily! River is one of Joni's best. Now it's one of yours. Emily you are definitely following in the footprints of some of the greatest artists of all time. You have that special talent. Stay on the right path and your future will be bright!⚘⚘⚘

[@shawnrichardson6828]

Yes' absolutely love Enjoy watching Emily's vedios. So much God givin talent ' love the Voice and soul that beams from her. And the smiles at the end' great touch and ending of the joy of listening to her. I just came across her few weeks ago and glad. 1st one was Beatles - Day in my life 🤗 Your Time Goes by song is a classic

[@friedaspyder8485]

You've made that song your own. It suits your voice and playing so well. Beautiful.

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you

[@kurtkrueger9766]

Amazing beautiful cover Emily. So fantastic!

[@EmilyLinge]

Glad you liked it!!

[@evnpaul]

There's a reason why you are my favourite artist presently, and you're proving it with every song, and I listen to you Emily, daily. You ease my mind from daily life in this insane world. Thank you, keep it up. Sometimes other similar artists pop up, and I sample their work, but in no way they"e anywhere close to your talent, you are in a class of your own, my respect to you.

[@tomcat3360]

Perfect! Your piano, your timbre, your range, your emotion. My fave Joni song. Please cover more from Blue.

[@damieneyael8075]

Une voix de rêve qui parvient à interpréter divers répertoires plus ou moins connus. Cette chanson est magnifique. Merci pour ce doux moment.

[@mesaeddie]

Sure fire way to start a Weekend off right. A fantastic song by Emily .Thanks SO much.

[@steveking3434]

I love the original but this is another example of how your voice tone adds to the beauty of the song. no to mention the nice piano playing ! .

[@geoffeyre7478]

well done Emily, loved it. I am looking forward to more of your own work, keep them smiles coming too. 👍

[@jeanclaudefronteau4978]

Emilie , you really are a great artist , still a beautiful performance , bravo 👏👏🤩

[@mattgoldberg4335]

Wow - congrats. Just today, I've heard you take on The Beatles (including A Day in the Life and the AR Medley among others), Procol Harum, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan and Joni Mitchell, and nary a false note. Your talent and heart for great music is remarkable.

[@TheGecko213]

Emily, so beautiful to look at and so beautiful to hear her !! She has stardom written all over her. Like Linda Ronstadt. Please Emily, start giving concerts., I would pay for it what I would pay to hear top artiste concerts !!

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you so much!!

[@mattydesteno9523]

Hi Emily Matty here I love all your music so beautiful you really are a SUPER STAR. Emily . . Can't wait for your next song . How's your tennis going

[@michaelbird9045]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this awesome song. You definitely made it your own and in such a graceful way. Dear Emily you’re continuing to grow and impress me with your beautiful works. Keep up the fantastic work and bringing a tear to these old eyes. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊😊🌹

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you!

[@fretkillrlives]

A perfect song choice for Emily's vocals. A beautiful performance.

[@locker261]

Emily, what an amazing performance of this Joni Mitchel song. River is also one of my favorite songs.

[@josephcallahan4168]

Wonderful performance! Beautiful voice!

[@matthewet9092]

anytime calm listening & enjoyable, teenager musician, Emily's performance & plus lyrics given, feeling calm & satisfaction

[@ricknordin8453]

Another bell ringer. Over the top. Your voice coupled with your skill on the piano make this dreary world a little brighter. Thank you ever so much 🌹🌹🌹

[@EmilyLinge]

Wow, thank you!

[@spacemissing]

Within the last few days I watched Joni's own official video for this song. Emily has done Joni proud here.

[@ВолодимирСтеців-г6ъ]

The most amazing cover of this magical song and music. Thank you Emily Linge 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks for listening

[@thepearlatfairview]

Joni Mitchell would be proud. Circle Game - Please.

[@martinmakella]

what a voice. Better and better. From excellent to divine.

[@clint6872]

I have this on a playlist with a live version by Joni back to back, I'm not ranking I'm just delighted to have both.🌹

[@kingdomcalled1403]

Jim from Ohio I just listened to this song again this morning 11/28/22 and… It’s still 5 thumbs up a year later. 🌟👍👍👍👍👍🌟 ✨👍🎹🎼🎤🎵👍✨

[@steveh7216]

⭐️⭐️⭐️ *A Touch Of Class!!* ⭐️⭐️⭐️ _(Mini-review)..._ Hi Emily! What a purely lovely rendition! You have rejuvenated this beautiful song by Joni Mitchell in such a tender and evocative way! With your voice sounding stunning with just you and the piano; it makes for a unique and stellar interpretation of the song! It's fabulous! 😊 The visuals and setting for the video are top class! You look radiant in your attractive elegant dress; with the Steinway & Sons grand piano to accompany you! 🎹 What an exquisite presentation! ✨ There is a subtle more bass depth to the stereo piano in this mix and your vocals are set a tad lower than usual. Your voice and piano blend in as one serene beautiful instrument! The recording has captured your vocals wonderfully and the mixing and mastering has been elitely done by Elvis Garagic! 🔊 🎧 Also the video has been pleasantly shot with the camera angle looking more on a downward angle for the close-ups; giving a creative change-up in the videography. 🎥 A stunning close-up starts early at 0:14 with you looking lovely, as you get ready to sing... Your vocals are outstanding!! You sing this song like it is your own! Already at 0:45, you demonstrate some excellent dynamics singing; ♫ "Quit this crazy scene"♪. The control in your vocals is impeccable! There is so much depth in your voice and your talent is astounding! 👍 You make us melt at 1:06, as you sing; ♫ "Fly~"♪, Your voice is pure bliss! Such serene magic! Wow! Then straight after this; it's impressively noticeable how tenderly and delicately you sing the lyrics, as you convey the emotion in the song! ♫ "Oh I wish I had a river"♪. The way you express the words is remarkable! 😊 At 1:26, there is such sweetness in your voice as you sing; ♫ "I made my baby cry"♪. At 2:01 is a magnificent close-up as you sing; ♫ "But I'm so hard to handle, I'm selfish and I'm sad"♪. It's worth pointing out the quality in your enunciation the performance! You should be commended with your vocal and phrasing control. 👏👏 Your singing is truly outstanding and then you blow us away at 2:30 with; ♫ "Fly~"♪, Oh wow and that vibrato as you hold the note! Goosebumps!! 🤗 Plus at 2:49, you sing such sweet stellar singing again of; ♫ "I made my baby say goodbye"♪. Dear Emily; you resonate and project such pure emotion from your beautiful voice! To listen to you sing is such a privilege and treat! 🎙️😍 Now at 2:57, is a remarkable camera angle from behind, showing off your stunning dress as you begin the piano solo. The arrangement is superb with the help of Ovidio De Ferrari. 🎹 You play it so confidently and I just love the elegant high notes. Such a pretty piece of music! 🎶🎼 You then finish of with one final verse, singing ever so delicately! Plus at 4:05 we get to see your lovely smile as the video fades! What a treat to finish the song! _In conclusion..._ This performance is nothing short of sensational! *Your singing is exceptional!* There is nothing to fault in the whole performance, as it's impeccable! Your control and expressiveness in your vocals is stellar class! It would be a dream for Joni Mitchell to hear this rendition; as I am sure she'd be honored by such a fantastic presentation as this! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a spectacular performance!! Congratulations! 👏 👏

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks Steve! Glad to read your review! 🤗

[@steveh7216]

You're welcome Emily! It was a stunning performance!! 😊

[@mickiejonesy1712]

Gorgeous Emily! Your voice is angelic! Absolutely perfect Emily! Love very much! 😌💖💖

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you so much!!

[@bingading3673]

Your voice reminds me of Karen Carpenter. If you would sing one of her songs I think that would be amazing :)

[@davidmayes5624]

Dear EMILY , good morning my beautiful ANGEL and how are you to day, My beautiful magical Angel your absolutely brilliant playing the piano you brighten up ever day thank you for your reply and this absolutely fantastic video you look absolutely beautiful you have the most beautiful singing voice your a beautiful star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 you have the most beautiful smile 😃and eyes your great 👍👍👍👍 I am so very proud of you please stay safe and well,from David ps your really great 👍👍👍👍

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks for listening

[@rogerd9150]

Every time I think you can't top the last song.....you do. Another incredible performance Emily! Thank you from all of us.

[@future3a]

One of my all time favourites, from so many years ago. Your version is lovely, and I will listen to it often....

[@ivanermesi7850]

Simply WONDERFUL.🌸✌👍🌺

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@erikstenquist752]

A beautiful song by a beautiful young lady! Great job! Never change!

[@toneman501]

...one of my favourite Joni Mitchell songs ... . beautifully done... ...reminds me of a song by Wendy Matthews , called...' The Day you went away...' ...keep on shining...

[@EmilyLinge]

Many thanks!

[@humanrights7987]

Beautiful piano playing, beautiful singing with a clear voice, Emily again you have demonstrate to be a great music artist.👍👍👍

[@VlogMariaEduardaeMariaAlexia]

Wow Incridible and adorable sounds

[@alistairdrew3241]

Joni would be proud of you !!! Well done Emily

[@mariorlb7235]

The way of singing has a lot of emotion.

[@johnvonsauers8867]

I love to sit back and listen to Emily sing and very day a listen to a few of her songs. Nice job Emily.

[@douglasmeeker360]

Very well done! And that piano performance again! For a few short moments, the world outside disappears and the music captivates your soul. ❤🎶🌹.

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you very much!

[@clementjovet6332]

It just happened that i had this song on Spotify before taking a look at KZbin and seeing your amazing cover. Once again, I am blown away

[@MM22272]

Bravo! You are beautifully talented - natural, sincere, dignified, honest, true, and enthusiastic. Stay true to sing with peace of heart.

[@jeffhesse8415]

The presence of an angel! Beautiful job Emily! Lots of emotion in your voice as well as your playing.

[@EmilyLinge]

Many thanks!

[@ClaudeLepage]

Beautiful song by Joni, wonderful cover by you dear Emily, you have such a nice voice and you have a beautiful dress, merci Emily pour ton énorme talent.

[@divitdean2359]

Loved your interpretation Emily, Beautiful job and Beautiful dress !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tobertoasendio2119]

Emily en este vídeo musical parece una princesa 😮😊.

[@stevecrozet306]

beautiful song Emily. You do justice to such fantastic songwriting. Not many can pull this off with such grace and feeling. Well done!

[@michaeltaylor3332]

Mesmerizing...Joni would be proud

[@gavinomalley7099]

Please sing, "To make you feel my love," by Bob Dylan. Your voice would bring out the emotion in the song.

[@davidmayes5624]

Dear EMILY , good morning my beautiful ANGEL and how are you to day I do hope you are ok 👌, my beautiful magical Angel friend thank you for your reply and this absolutely brilliant video you have the have the most beautiful singing voice your beautiful smile 😃 and eyes makes every single day bright 🌞and special your a beautiful star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟your great 👍👍👍👍 please stay safe and well,from David ps your really great 👍👍👍👍

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks!

[@chammyaewin348]

It's a really great cover with beautiful piano accompaniment. Your singing is getting better and better for sure.

[@malekmo64]

Hi Emily, when you get a chance please listen to Fairport Convention's rendition of Chelsea Morning as they recorded her songs before Joni's rise to fame, this version was done by the late Judy Dyble we lost last year as well as I Don't Know Where I Stand, also Sandy Denny era Fairport Convention rendition of Eastern Rain, you will love them, great rendition of River, thank you!!! I highly recommend Shadows and Light by Joni a live album which features great musicians including Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorious later of Weather Report with Joe Zawinul, Don Alias on drums, excellent album. Free Man in Paris my favourite!!! 😊❤ Sandy Denny's vocals on Bob Dylan's I'll Keep It With Mine is hauntingly beautiful!!! ❤

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks! I will check them out!

[@donmcw5678]

I really hope there is some way to send this cover to Joni Mitchell. I know it would add a million memory smile to her face, mostly because she would be hearing an angel singing her song three generations removed, at least. What an honour for both of you. Bless you, Emily. In Canada, we spell 'honour' with a 'u' in it because you are in it. Cheers. Love and respect. You even sound like Joni Mitchell in this cover in particular. Did you try to emulate her vocalization, enunciation and most of all the feeling in your voice?

[@frankhowell8092]

Beautiful Emily! Joni would be proud.

[@douglasdegraff8335]

i Love Joni Mitchell so much for decades and then I hear you do this and fall in Love with your version. You are so good Emily. Your taste in music is so close to what I enjoy it's uncanny. Keep up the Fantastic work. I love listening to you. Doug

[@EmilyLinge]

Wow, thank you! I love Joni too! She's an amazing artist!

[@tombarclay7108]

This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@luismurbinan]

Thank you Emily, is the first time listen this music. Very Good! 👍

[@pavelkratochvila6157]

Brilliant, distinctive singing and great piano play. White dress and accessories fit very well. It´s such an amazing performance and Christmas vibe thanks, Emily

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you very much!

[@timg.8656]

Nice. You sound great Emily. Thanks.

[@christophmohr9574]

Du bist einfach nur WUNDERBAR 😘

[@tomhaag3144]

Beautiful! Perfect song for that perfect voice!

[@64puma64]

Wow. One of the most beautiful songs ever and you did it justice. I think Joni would be proud. Great job!

[@skagit58]

Wow! This is a great cover! Thank you so much! You make me happy! 🥳💯

[@RABIDJOCK]

As a Scot I'd love you to do a Lewis Capaldi cover. Possibly "Bruises" or "Forever"... Take care..

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks for the song suggestions!

[@jamadri1965]

Hola Emily, preciosa interpretación y preciosa modulación de voz, gracias por tu talento, Felicidades desde Canary Islands

[@EmilyLinge]

Many thanks!

[@billde7160]

Stunningly done! One of my favorite Joni songs too!

[@scottmarchant8844]

Hey Emily, so glad you did one of Joni’s best songs. As always… Thanks for the great music!

[@ramonbarrios7540]

Hola Emily he visto todos tus videos y veo el esfuerzo que dedicas a ser mejor me gusta como tocas tu piano le dedicas mucho tiempo se que vas a trinar por mucho tiempo porque eres profecional felicidades eres romántica tu amigo Ramón Barrios CD de México

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks for listening

[@kentotten7217]

Unbelievable singing . Thanks Emily. Love that smile!!

[@geoffharris9396]

Beautifully sung. Joni would have told you so too !

[@der.Meier_de]

The girl Emily no longer exists. Now there is the young Lady Emily, who sings just as wonderfully as she looks. (Translated with DeepL)

[@jozefkoval3788]

I remember Joni Motchell very well .... Guess who loved and admire her? Jimmy Page and Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin: They actually composed few songs in her style ... listen to Going to California ... Plant is singing aboyt Joni .... I love your cover of the River!

[@bondojoe8161]

I love it that a whole new generation is discovering the sound that I grew up on. And they apparently like it! You could say that Emily covers a wide variety of music. I say that she only covers one kind. Music that moves your heart. Timeless songs. Songs that get better with age. And her love for them takes flight in her performance. Thank you, Emily Linge. Your voice soars! And we fly with you.

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you!

[@davidmayes5624]

Dear EMILY, good evening my beautiful Angel and how are you to day, My beautiful magical Angel friend your absolutely fantastic piano player you have the most beautiful singing voice your singing voice brightens up every single day you have the most beautiful smile 😃and eyes your great 👍👍👍👍 your a beautiful star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟I am so very proud of you your brilliant please stay safe and well,from David ps your really great 👍👍👍👍

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks again

[@stephenmosher7678]

You are simply amazing Emily. Another beautiful cover song. We're always excited to see what you have in store for us next. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you so much!!

[@allenjones3130]

God bless you, Emily. You're such an Angel.

[@sylvaind9086]

Emily you are of gold, silk and honey!

[@pieterventer245]

Absolutely beautiful Emily .. this song suits your voice perfectly .. sooo well done!!!

[@paulsanguinetti1098]

Beautiful playing and voice

[@chrispaul6290]

I have this performance playing in my head all day and all night, and never have I had an "ear worm" so welcome.

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks for listening

[@joethecomputerguy1]

Am I allowed to like this more than the Joni Mitchell version? Bravo young lady. Love it!

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

Bravo! You have one of the loveliest voices I have ever heard. Thank you for reviving a gem from Joni.

[@EmilyLinge]

My pleasure!

[@myboibill]

Really wonderful cover. It caught me by surprise. You go girl. Best of luck. You have talent.

[@eddied.5156]

That was wonderful Emily, you gave me chills. You sing with such emotion and inspiration. Joni Mitchell's inspiration lives in you and your voice is its own beautiful instrument 💕

[@BrianSimm]

I was not familiar with this song by Joni Mitchell-and come Christmas in the U.S., pretty much EVERY song that has **anything** to do with Christmas is trotted out-anyway, I've no performance to compare yours to. It was enjoyable.

[@graememacqueen8595]

Emily: This is beautiful, mature and sensitive. As Christmas '22 approaches your music brings tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[@mhainswo]

Just found your channel, this is awesome.... my favourite Joni song done to perfection. Anybody reading this check out Emily's version of now and then, if you're a Lennon fan you will be in tears ..... just brilliant.

[@soulliker6837]

That is the sound of feet that fly ! Fly over a river of notes that flow into the hearts because they are so well interpretated and so beautiful. Thank you for that.

[@lifelover515]

Emily you broke me ... again! More Joni covers please. How about 'Amelia'? But could I bear it? Probably not, but I'm yours for the taking ...

[@ericbatemanrodgers]

Brilliant singing Emily you are marvellous

[@stevennorris6844]

Beautiful voice Emily ❤😊

[@EfEiJei]

Such a joy to watch and listen to!

[@lonnybrooks3937]

I can totally hear you're 1st album be you as the next generation's Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Imbruglia