Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now (The Johnny Cash Show)

[@IamSpartacus1984]

So many thanks for posting this. It`s a truly awesome performance of a truly awesome song. Joni has brought so much to so many. Probably the only artist who can move me to tears time after time. True genious.

[@BroadwayGirl24]

perfection. This woman is a true artist.

[@freewheelin62]

her voice is my everlasting quantum of solace

[@imaginationunreal]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL! Beautiful soul, beautiful song, beautiful woman.

[@millvalleyrn]

Stunning, after all these years.

[@leonardjohnny67]

a beautiful songwriter in every way

[@goldenoldiesPete]

Just beautiful, great performance by a great artist.

[@stub2022]

In some ways this is a timeless song, but there is an innocence and honesty to this songwriting and performance that is a product of its time and is really hard to find anymore.

[@TheNigelr]

Is there a better contemporary artist in the last 50 years? Inspired singer, songwriter and stunning guitarist.

[@bgcartist]

Such incredible memories and emotions surface in me from this song. Child of the 60's and proud of it. Joni Mitchell - what a genius.

[@MizzBonesUSA]

This woman is just amazing.

[@1977Postal]

Nobody can touch the music of that generation there is just no comparison at all.

[@75andalive]

I Love Joni Mitchell,so deep,so real !

[@Igaaboo]

Jesus, I can't listen to this song without tearing up! I keep trying to but I get a little sad. It's bittersweet, isn't it?

[@08shortstop]

extraordinary lyric from someone young who understands age ... that's genius.

[@afjeff56]

What a Awesome story of all our live's!!!

[@mybrucespringsteen]

so young, so beautiful and so great :)

[@njcrossroads]

The miracle of songwriting is that sometimes an artist can tap into a bit of universal wisdom that everyone can relate to. As young as she was, Joni was already able to do that. Genius is a gift, but it must be nurtured with dedication and hard work. Joni Mitchel is the real deal, one of the great artists of our time.

[@Hydrophobia234]

Pure beauty and talent...

[@AndyMossMetta]

In her early days her energy was radiant and her wide bright eyes were simply beautiful. This is one of my favourite Joni songs. Her voice is so unique to her.

[@runkert]

she has a spine-chillingly beautiful voice. by far one of the greatest singer-songwriters of this century!

[@HyperNova137]

This was obviously way before my time, so I can't say I feel the nostalgia that most of the other commenters can talk about...But when I first heard this song a few years ago (after downloading it by accident) I was immediately touched by the depth of it...Truly enlightening.

[@spiritchannel]

My spirit is renewed today...

[@Skyman46]

Such wisdom, maturity and humility at an early age, back then...it's sad that the leaders of our country don't have those qualities, and never will. Thanks Henry, Joni is the best...

[@muffcrusher]

There will only ever be one Joni Mitchell, absolutely amazing

[@LizTMusic]

How could anyone "dislike" this??? Joni, you were and are a total inspiration. Thank you for your beautiful music, lyrics and paintings.

[@orion8835]

Pure, full of wisdom beyond her years and excellent quality is the folk singer soprano voice. We must realize that she wrote this song. Amazing. And so very introspective yet free flowing. Very much of it's time and Mitchell is and always will be one of the best of the mid late 20Th Century female songstress/composers.

[@matfan09]

She is more than a singer and a musician she is a poet laureate!

[@rkhadad]

I've heard this song my whole life, and I still cry listening to it as it were the first time.

[@edwinscherer]

If you cry to this version and don't yet know the 2000 retrospective version, when you listen to that you will be wrecked for a week. It hits the heart in the most poignant bittersweet way, glancing back at the naiivety of even the most precocious youth from the wise and loving perspective of a fully realized artist and human being.

[@betsyj59]

Ed S. Absolutely.

[@Margaux177]

An utterly, utterly ravishing beauty of a song! What perfect poetry, musically as well as lyrically.

[@stevegwaller]

Beautiful tune, wise lyrics. A masterpiece.

[@vicentedelacerda5416]

.....and an angel sang to the world.

[@JonAthlete]

0:18 I love the control she have/had over her voice , goosebumps!

[@hornetsnest001]

I don't know what it is about that time in history, it is hard to describe or to put into words. But to have been young and to grow up in that time is something I wish my children today could experience. I truly believe the youth movement of that era all over the world changed the course off history. It's a time that still lives in me and is greatly a part of my make up of who I am and to here these songs "that time" seems to briefly wash over me again.

[@bridgetf3812]

This is 100% pure, unfiltered talent!

[@BobKovacs]

What a talent she is. Her guitar playing is completely unique, and her ability with words and melodies is astonishing -- such simple words and yet powerful meaning. On top of that, she's beautiful, with porcelin skin and crystal blue eyes. And she's a heck of a painter, too. They don't make 'em too often like Joni Mitchell.

[@caraphyllis]

Incomparable.

[@MrClipper23]

I cannot think of a song more profound than this one. With one blade, this song cuts deep.

[@MagicKittyQueen]

As a child I was read a picture book with this song in it and my dad sang it. Once i rediscovered Joni Mitchell I fell in love again. Thanks for posting love you Joni!

[@haclil]

This song tears my heart out nearly five decades since I first heard it. What a testament to Joni's towering, precocious talent!

[@Sparlingo]

If you take away the words, this is a beautiful piece of music. If you take away the music, this is a beautiful piece of poetry. Put them together, wow. Thanks Joni.

[@Beleiver58]

Angels exist!

[@TimH555]

The perfect combination of song writing, voice, heart and soul. I recall the first time I heard Ladies of the Canyon from start to finish. I was hooked. Her amazing growth and experimentation with music has been a never ending pleasure to those of us who have been luck enough to recognize her talent. Here's to you, Joni!

[@shrekinasuit]

if there was a nobel prize for songwriting she sure would have won it a few times. Her talent is unparalleled. And she's also blessed with a phantastic voice and very solid musicianship. Amazing combination.

[@cbotten106]

They gave it to Bob Dylan instead.

[@champlain9]

My love for Joni started when I was in my early 20's. My sister had a copy of Songs To A Seagull when she was at Farliegh Dikenson University in the early 70's. From that point on I became a huge fan of Joni Mitchell. Bought all her LP's and sometimes I had to replace them as I wore them out. Thank You Joini for your music & songwriting, which is sheer poetry. You helped me through some very difficult times in my early life through your misic. Joni is a Goddess.

[@Oowatanabe]

Joni Mitchell is incredible, the world needs more music like this.

[@JeanieShort1]

The simplicity of a single guitar and single voice bring back great memories. Thank you, Joni Mitchell!

[@nancysongwriter]

thankyouthankyouthankyou joni

[@robincheese]

I had forgotten how beautiful this was and what a voice Joni has! Just wonderful

[@yorkheardt]

I grew up listening to Joni, I love hearing her. Each time I listen to her songs, it's like listening to my childhood - sunny days in the vegie patch with the sterio playing through our battered old kitchen window, my old dog helping me dig holes in the dirt to plant more cabbages and petunias. Just Magic...

[@ginvds]

Joni is the best, she is brilliant and continues to bring beauty into our lives. The best female songwriter from the sixties, love you Joni!!!

[@christinberg]

I wish this kind of singer/song writer music would come back strong. I grew up on this music and it has deep meaning to me!

[@sgtcook1335]

The great Joni Mitchell. Great voice and a great song writer. Her lyrics to this song and Woodstock are pure poetry.

[@mark200457]

Music is so glitzy now---this was REAL SINGING and raw talent---a era past.

[@burnindownthehouse]

One of the best songs ever written. If this song doesn't make you feel something then nothing will.

[@daddio7777777]

Thanks for posting this. This is not only a beautiful song beautifully sung. It is also a most beautiful and poignant poem. I think everybody can relate to it. Every fibre of the body resonates to this song.

[@katyfoye]

Who on earth gives this a thumbs down?? Had to say so. Not my time, granted...., but certainly a beautiful song.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

beautiful..

[@acusticadam]

the set is beautiful! this is how i imagine joni when i hear her sing-so lovely! i'm singing 'urge' at a gig today! JONI!

[@OnlyEdandTheAlmost]

Well put. As poetry, it surpasses in quality the vast majority of pop lyrics.

[@craymorr2003]

holy crap......y'know I have the CD but this version live she sounds even more beautiful..... hats off to ya Joni, no one ever could ever write or sing as beautiful as you...

[@GolfTheMagicRabbit]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded. Unsurpassable.

[@borgerson]

i love this song. it brings tears to my eyes everytime i listen to it.

[@natedaug1]

This song is really sad and beautiful. It is like you can go through all this pain and hardship in life, but you still don't really know anything about life. It brings a lot of sadness, when you think about it.

[@Aishah1512]

I love this song & her voice is just breath-taking. Amazing.

[@eturfrey]

Lets just appreciate a beautiful song from a talented lady.

[@YoGemmy]

her voice makes me cry. she is so powerful and amazing. Joni, i love you!

[@marinman39]

Sometimes over the years I have seen performances so mesmerizing they forever stick. First time I (and almost everyone) heard Santana (at Woodstock, the sun came out for them). first time I heard U2 on TV, now this.

[@mikedonn71]

Joni Mitchell was homely but brillant, talented and sang like a sparrow. No one like her would be allowed to make music for a major label today. Unfortunately the great geniuses of our generation are no names, who will never be able to heal us with their medicine.

[@JairtonAntonio]

I like Joni Mitchel, beatifull singers. I love, love, love, and love Joni. God bless you Joni. Welcome from Brazil.

[@johndoran1754]

Great lyrics, great voice, beautiful song.

[@rowbyrowby]

I am fortunate to know Joni. She is a treasure. A living poet and has a voice from the heart. She once sang Big Yellow Taxi to my little cockatiel Mikey The Bird. ...Rowby

[@localsocalman]

The voice of an angel! So pure and innocent and her live version in 2000 from a tribute to Joni Mitchell, her voice such enormous feeling and character -- sure a lot of time and a few Camels but it is so rich.

[@ChrisKopecMLO]

Perfectly said. What a fantastic song.

[@DarleneAshleyCheleze]

i grew up in the excess of the 80'z in France. it took me some exploration to find the magic and beauty of this era. i had to grow musically to be able to appreciate this work. but at least i made it.

[@garybrunton1052]

This is the best version of this song. Truly great.

[@krugcpa]

I watched the Johnny Cash show back in the day and very well could have heard this performance on the show. Much older now, I just wonder if other musicians, poets, and the general public really understood Joni's extraordinay talent at that time. Listening to this today, in 2012, 42 years or so later, this song and performance is stunning.

[@Brontegrrrl]

That was incredible. Thanks so much for posting.

[@eturfrey]

I love all kinds of music from Joni Mitchell here to great live rock and blues bands like Humble Pie. Most of the good stuff is from the 60s and 70s when what you heard is what you got. There are some good sounds around today but not on the same level as back then when you consider what they had to work with compared to now. And how many songs stick in your memory like this one from Joni.

[@Klewt]

Joni, you are so pure and so true. Thanks

[@emilygreen6424]

breathtaking

[@nelsano3]

Joni is absolutly fantastic, her writing is so personal and unashamedly honest, its all about HER......and us. A great guitar player too...You can hear how heavily Joni Mitchell has influenced so many different people from Princes raw honesty in his lyrics to Jimmy pages guitar playing. Shes a force to be reckoned with, we should have a Joni day!

[@slownoman]

it is indeed Joni's song. Judy Collins, and others, recorded it first, before the world discovered Joni's great gift. I heard her on KMPX in SF, 1966, and was knocked out. How can you not be?

[@terri-b7492]

Possibly the best written and performed song EVER

[@SuperSteveJO]

Sorry Jock I was too young to appreciate her back in the early 70's Now ..... Absolutely Magical

[@brah]

this is so intensely beautiful

[@SKARA09]

just sheer the beauty of her voice...

[@Kuramochi0214]

Awesome! Thanks for posting this! I have heard this song covered by Mary Hopkin at her live in Osaka 1970. I think Joni greatly influenced Mary, who too loved this song.

[@bellerive7018]

I can't believe the talent that was on the Johnny Cash Show. It was a truly amazing show.

[@allanhill1]

These songs make me yearn for my younger days. Love and peace and all that corny stuff but it was wonderful. There are a few songs of today that will instill similar feeling to the yourth orf today in many years but not nearlyt as many. Oh well they can borrow ours if they wish !!!

[@themannydanny]

Musical perfection!

[@KaBombaVlogs]

i love rock muzik and the songs ryt now... but i love this song..! i love 80's songs.. even i was not born that time.,.

[@vaibanez17]

1965 to 1994...that's the beginning and end of all great music as a period of time and not just scattered good artists. That is when music became real, and rock became good. Joni was right there doing her thing. In Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitarists, Joni Mitchell made the list as the only female on the list.

[@flibben2]

beautiful song, Thanks

[@pruciabuscell6649]

just beautiful

[@JJRamos14]

Greatest song ever written.

[@reefbismuth]

OMG is this good! A folk music goddess.

[@Resonantforce]

Beautiful!!

[@djallen16]

wonderful song, thanks

[@chiznarlie]

ONe of the best songs ever written lyrically.