River - Joni Mitchell (Morgan James cover)

[@beardown2489]

The playfulness of Joni with the proper vocal training of a Broadway singer. What an interpretation

[@roberthealy3551]

What happened...My throat got tight. The eyes starting blinking and then a tear rolled down my right cheek. A performance and as always with a great song right memories not forgotten mingle with the present. Wonderful Morgan... not to forgotten Roy Dunlop on piano.

[@sjbechet1111]

Doesn't have to be all sad - go and listen to the New Pornographers - they tip their hat to this.

[@egbertm.2380]

I am fan of joni for 50 years now. Covers of her songs are rare for good reasons. You have the courage to do it, the ability to add something special and I am more than impressed. Many thanks from Germany.

[@bdmac100]

Anyone who can do a Joni cover this good, is absolutely awesome. thank you for your gift Ms. Morgan.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Beautiful! Also, Scottish singer Sandi Thom's version.

[@PianoPete]

There are no adequate words to describe the immense beauty of your voice and performance, Morgan.

[@WilliamSebren]

Two of my favorite things just collided!

[@nicojoosse]

Tears in my eyes. Simply beautiful.

[@mosk666]

Joni would be VERY proud of this rendition. It is simply amazing in every way. You are quickly becoming my favorite living singer of all time (and I have LOTS of great female singer friends so please don't tell them!).

[@0NodMan0]

*_The 'river' of amazingness that is Morgan James. :D_*

[@trenae77]

Haven't heard such a lovely cover since Sarah McLaughlan! Both lovely in their own ways!

[@lesbsocal9107]

A cover of the entire Blue album 💙 would be fantastic. Morgan lends lush emotion to Joni's songs. Man on the 88s such excellent accompanist

[@EvaPopStar]

Got by myself put on my headphone and wept as this album cleansed my soul and emotions.

[@donaldrobbins6464]

Check out sierra eaglesons version

[@dabear2438]

@@donaldrobbins6464: Completely agree. Love both versions!

[@sjbechet1111]

I have to be very careful about this - it's devastating...only when I'm strong enough

[@jesperhansen6991]

No one above - no one beside....... Simply just amazing............

[@staffanolofsson8201]

The line "I wish I had a river I could skate away on" is perhaps the most poetic words I can imagine. It is big, demanding, as if one single person can wish something that stupid. Can you see it, this tiny black figure skating on the ice of this BIG river, getting smaller and smaller?

[@ianmacdonald5278]

Hahaha! Yes! How do you spell Hejira 😉

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Yes

[@IRex-wm9pd]

Saw you sing this at The Hamilton last Saturday (6/15/19) and you were so moved by the piece itself that it brought literal tears to your eyes. Was so nice to see an artist that is truly touched by the songs she performs. It was clearly so meaningful to you. Thank you.

[@mjbartholomew5317]

I saw her sing this live last night (11/28/21) and it still brings tears to her eyes. I was a duet with Doug on guitar. Fantastic!

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

Where have I been? This girl is born to sing. I bet she could slam dunk Heart vocals.

[@fredmona6151]

Hello Karen 👋 How are you doing today?

[@lesb_socal]

Everything about this production is exquisite. And in one take!

[@jstringer4900]

Beautiful vocals and excellent piano. Made me hear this song in a new way. You both nailed it. Stunning.

[@markd4768]

Tears to my eyes! I’m definitely under your spell. I’m overtaken by your beautiful voice!!

[@ahmedjaynicklaw6352]

What a voice! Such a beautiful yet sad song. Wonderful pianist too!

[@amazonwarlord]

love this song. Joni is a goddess. gorgeous rendition.

[@christianpomrenski3578]

What a beautiful rendition of this Joni Mitchell song. Bravo Morgan!!! Your voice is magical!

[@markadams7328]

Personal melancholy is probably a prerequisite to singing this song? And a truckload of talent!!! Nice job!

[@KajiCarson]

I heard this song on New Year's Eve on the radio in Singapore just a few days ago and HAD to find this exact rendition on KZbin (had to write down the lyrics quickly on a notepad lest I forgot, I was so possessed at the time by the singing). So glad I ran through all the different covers on-site to arrive at the finest one. What an extraordinary voice and what an ethereal performance. Fan at first listen.

[@benwebb682]

Give the piano player some, that's a wonderful accompaniment.

[@jamespardee6103]

Poor choice of words, given how gorgeous the singer is, but I agree, her accompanist deserves props as well!

[@AlanHope2013]

He gets the intro all wrong. It's not one phrase three times, it's three phrases. That's not nit-picking. This is a Joni Mitchell song, she would never do anything so banal, so routine.

[@lesbsocal9107]

He's basically a jazz pianist, that's why he's so good. His intro is excellent, BTW

[@Lisbondreams]

profound rendition of a profound song miss James --- you run deep !

[@OldMysticFantasist]

Superb!!! Such a sweet, clear, warm, strong voice & expressive delivery.

[@michaelhermiston]

beautiful... wonderful to hear and see you ascend into the ether as you sing 'fly'

[@tastymouse]

Beautiful beyond words. You have complete mastery of your voice.

[@lorijana9972]

Make me cry...

[@Lohengrin1961]

Thanks for this great Performance from Germany. Thanks Morgan and Happy Holidays.

[@jasminedreyer7310]

That's so unbelievable beautiful! I love it thank you.❤

[@joannahayden9544]

Gorgeous voice. Beautiful cover . Merry Christmas 🎄

[@claudiosironi7591]

Beauty , Heart and Voice. A sincere tear

[@alessandra913]

Beautiful version.. 💜love Morgan

[@Nodularguy1]

Classy lady with a classy rendition of the song. Really enjoy your videos. Bravo for being different.

[@ailishbethd4033]

Absolutely gorgeous. So much control❤

[@SoundYuroff]

Divine ... well, as always !!! Thank you.

[@koalainthetree6115]

Nice cover, original is up there with the best songs ever- composition, singing, emotion- its perfect

[@marksmith8667]

Chills and tears. Golden

[@Will-eb7fr]

Great singer and beautiful to boot...

[@1911Zoey]

Can you do Both Sides Now? Either the 1969 take or the 2000, whichever resonates more with you.

[@PB200559]

Totally sublime - thank you

[@domingosrobinson2268]

When I first heard you with PMJ, I thought you were a ridiculously good one trick pony. Nope. These Joni Mitchell tunes show how sensitive and introspective you can be with your amazing pipes. Love it! And still love your soul covers, which are without peer.

[@ababos7788]

Beautiful Cover of an amazing song! Wonderful Warm Tones.

[@tuomolahti8096]

I have loved this song since I first heard it. Really beautiful. She is really deep in this song. Not just technique, soul. Loved it❤

[@keithbrocklesby300]

Just beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@floridasaltlife]

This cove should have millions of views...

[@mothwaltz4163]

This beautiful interpretation gave me goosebumps! Thank you, Morgan James🌸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@swamiraj1066]

sA@32

[@JosephDominique]

The woman has the golden voice. What to say about other.

[@jakajarc]

That was beautiful.

[@waynechadwick5862]

I make virtually the same comment for your singing...I would listen to you sing the phone book. Since I can't hear that, I will put this on a loop...Amazing.

[@johnderose6741]

Love Joni Mitchel and now I love Morgan James!

[@rikidik5352]

Amazing vocals and Amazing Pianist as well. You really gotta have both for it to work well and believe, IT DID !!😊

[@frotobaggins7169]

Morgan, you did an amazing job with this beautiful song.

[@Nestor.555]

Beautiful arrangement!

[@Sleepy_Alligator]

Thank you Morgan for the beauty... Spirit in that song. Sublime.

[@bobminnie8950]

Wow this is so beautiful. Thank you

[@markstothard630]

Stunning...Brilliant.

[@camerongct]

Amazing stuff as always

[@moremoney2]

Simply beautiful. All of the stress just left my body.

[@JoeTheNorwegian]

If I could "like" this a 1000 times, I would!!

[@figginsdalip]

Here in December 2024. It’s still so fucking good! I love you Morgan!

[@MrGerdHoffmann]

Sorry, there are no words (I can not find some words) to describe how beautiful, how brilliant this is ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@freecloud1155]

Sooo beautiful. Thank you Morgan James!

[@Kiwiihc]

I was listening without watching, it is beautiful on the Piano and sumptuous from Morgans lips. Thank you to you both!

[@iGladsMusicWorld]

is it me or I can hear Jingle Bells Jingle Bells in the intro? Morgan James has one hell of a voice I wonder where it comes from and l love listening to her. The new album 'Reckless abandon' is a superb album.

[@YEAROB]

Gorgeous!

[@freedom0712]

❤

[@ducedi]

Morgan, you and your amazing talent are a beautiful gift to us... at any time of year.

[@royceemontgomery]

i have watched you grow for years and i am glad to say you are ready for the big lights great job ,bright lights and big futur for your new years

[@triggersspeedshop7309]

hi Morgan, can you do sound of silence as your next song?

[@MarinaSoledad]

It's absolutely beautiful.

[@231zzz]

I listened to several versions of this song tonight. This is quite good. Really enjoyed it.

[@cargogh]

Sometimes before I listen, I wonder if you've bitten off more than you can chew. I'm always wrong. This was absolutely glorious.

[@ЛеонаЗахарцева]

She is perfect😍

[@louisturner8842]

Future x wife perfect.

[@kostak.2485]

Beautiful rendition! Thanks Ms James!

[@jaakkot9661]

Well, I'm in love with Morgan James.

[@thebatemans6729]

Simply lovely.

[@kostak.2485]

Just beautiful. Thanks!

[@dtom1145]

Beautiful! It would be great to hear her perform some of the Sinatra standards. Few females have tried but usually fall short, especially with the phrasing. I bet she could nail them!

[@edwinpell520]

Wonderful, few can sing this well.

[@sandstoney]

Beautiful ,as always

[@larryo2421]

Wonderful

[@joannahayden9544]

Yes, lovely piano.

[@anaisabelleitao2217]

It's coming on Christmas, They're cutting down trees. Putting up reindeer Singing songs of joy and peace, Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on. But it don't snow here, Stays pretty green. I'm gonna make a lot of money Gonna quit this crazy scene. 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 cry. She tried hard to help me, She put me at ease. She 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 selfish and I'm sad. Now I've gone and lost the best baby That I've 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. Say goodbye. It's coming on Christmas, They're cutting down trees. Putting up reindeer And singing songs of joy and peace, Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on. Traduzir para português

[@IlyaRhys]

This is outstanding! Morgan, u r really perfect!

[@eimearmorrissey7236]

Simply stunning!! X

[@marcossales4521]

Simply awesome!

[@majk068]

Beautiful,thank you once again :-)

[@Chinchu86]

Woman, you're perfect, it's ridiculous...

[@andysimpson3142]

Great job Morgan! Also great piano playing! Cheers!!

[@hectornajera2016]

Joni would be proud!

[@michaelschmitt2427]

Beautiful.

[@cristianmihailescu3977]

very beautiful beautiful beautiful

[@supasetsirisungchai3738]

It's a nice song. You sing very well.

[@Yodascotty]

Beautiful

[@mikeguibord9022]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rjlauber]

Amazing! Beautiful!

[@pablotria]

Tremenda voz!!!! Me encanta