There But For Fortune (2020)

[@Blendeture]

One day I'm going to look back on 2020. These sporadic uploads by Joan Baez will be something that stand out.

[@alsionbell1]

she has always been our voice in music.

[@jorgerb8527]

Glad that she is still here.

[@josephkelley8641]

"These sporadic uploads by Joan Baez will be something that stand out." @ Yes, though in due time they (like everything else) may become Diamonds and Rust. (Joan's sporadicism) .

[@Rehbock137]

I have had so many occasions to agree with this young lady’s songs in the last half century. I wish I could thank her.

[@AndreRMeyer]

@userwain written by Phil Ochs

[@martintorres3744]

Joan, I grew up listening to your songs and incredibly beautiful voice among my parents in my childhood in Mexico. You have been part of my musical preferences since those marvelous days. God bless you!!!!

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Dylan, Guthrie, Prine and Baez, sustained me through many troubled nights...God bless the migrant workers!

[@slownoman]

And Phil Ochs, who wrote this song.

[@jowatts2739]

Let’s thank and never forget Phil Ochs who wrote this song.

[@billyves1]

=> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ2pgXx_mdqXb9E ;-)

[@user-ch5qd3uz3l]

phil's version is my favorite, but joan still knocks it out of the park decades later

[@roberttyran3813]

Amen! A Treasure Lost so young. Miss you Phil. Bob.a

[@kitswithkaren5003]

The wonderful Phil Ochs thank you for sharing god bless stay safe🤗💐😘

[@patriciaburke2401]

Always a beautiful lady with a beautiful heart, song & voice to match. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents and thanks for the memories. After all of these years, it is so sad to think that some things never seem to change. May God bless you, Joan, and all those less fortunate who are mentioned in this timeless song.🙏🏻🇺🇸🌊💙🎸🎵🎶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@samkampschmidt5463]

Bravo Joan! Perpetual applause for always SHOWING up for those less fortunate! And to never let us forget how much our lives are indebted to those who sacrifice so much for the benefit of us all. Joan you are a Jewel of Justice! The highest test of civilization of any race is in its willingness to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate. - Booker T. Washington There But For Fortune Show me the prison Show me the jail Show me the prisoner whose life has gone stale And I'll show you, young girl, With so many reasons why, There but for fortune go you or I. Show me the alley Show me the train Show me the hobo who sleeps out in the rain And I'll show you, young man, With so many reasons why There but for fortune go you or I. Show me the whiskey stains on the floor Show me the drunkard as he stumbles out the door And I'll show you, young girl, With so many reasons why, There but for fortune go you or I. Show me the country where the bombs had to fall Show me the ruins of the buildings, once so tall And I'll show you young man, With so many reasons why, There but for fortune go you and I, You and I. Songwriter: Phil Ochs

[@pdn-vd5om]

My sister used sing this to me when I was a little girl. Lovely memory. Beautifully sung and still relevant in 2020. Thank-you.

[@MrRichDavid]

You might be retired from touring but how nice are these songs to hear. And hear your comments!

[@lucasflanders8557]

Memories in high definition. I feel like I'm sitting in the room with you, Joan. You bless us all with your presence here.

[@patriciahamilton3664]

You say your voice was a gift. It was, and it was For You to Give and you have. It's as lovely now (2024) as always. Love is a place we go, a sunrise, trees, an infant, a full moon, a song when it's poured through a heart. You bring others to love, to that place, the reason so many adore you. Your gift is healing.. I'm glad you can connect it to the love of people, as we still have to turn around results of colonialism, seen throughout the world. It will take love and work. Opa

[@rdebbiejoy5246]

Thank you! Thank you! I remember this song from the 60s. My oh my, it's still so powerful! Brought tears to my eyes! Peace and love to you all😥❤🌷🌻👏👏👏👏👏😘❤✌

[@kingsman6975]

I really appreciate you❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelwhittierpearson]

Phil Ochs wrote it. He and Joan Baez performed it together at Central Park in 1975 after the end of U.S. involvement in the war in Vietnam. His vocal chords were bent by being strangled by three black guys on a beach in Africa. He said he believed they were CIA. I think they might have resented him flirting aggressively with their pretty women. He died in 1976. He performs it well too. He was friends with Bob Dylan before Dylan was famous.

[@alsionbell1]

Thank you for all the years you have shared this gift with us.... oh my💗💗💗

[@kingsman6975]

Beautiful lady

[@mickietaylor8186]

I love this Joan. They are not forgotten!

[@thomasmccormack1183]

I love this Joan Baez voice as much as I did the younger Joan Baez voice. You've never wavered a true spirit of the truth. Keep teaching! We need you. Love!

[@emanueltadeuborges1628]

Joan was my girlfriend in sweet rock music a million miles away from my hometown, Rio, Brasil! Since I heard her incridible angel voice singing "Sweet Sir Galahad", in Woodstock! And now, again, fighting for the workers with this beautiful song. Greetings and kisses from me to you!

[@BarnabyBrokbart]

Ich möchte mich bei Dir, Joan Baez so herzlich bedanken, wie man es einfach nur tun kann. Seit 50 Jahren bereicherst Du mein Leben mit Deiner Musik, Deinen Texten, Deinem Engagement für die Armen, die Vergessenen, die Ausgestoßenen, die Verlierer. Unermüdlich setzt Du Dich ein ein mit sensiblen Texten, poetischen Sichtweisen und einer ganz unspektakulären aber wunderschönen Musik. Welch ein Glück, von Dir inspiriert zu werden. Und mich getröstet, verstanden, ermuntert zu fühlen. Ein mal hatte ich das Glück und die Freude, Dich in Deutschland in Hannover live erleben zu dürfen, das war wunderschön. Ich meine zu spüren, wie unendlich traurig Dich all das macht, was grad in Deiner Heimat passiert. Ich gehöre zu den Menschen, die all das auch sehr entsetzt. Unendlich fassungslos und traurig. Ich finde es sehr tröstlich, Dein ungebrochenes Engagement zu erleben. Mit Deiner Musik, die Du uns schenkst. Ich wünsche Dir von ganzem Herzen viel Kraft ... und Glück !!!! Bitte verzeih, dass ich diese Worte nicht in Deiner Sprache geschrieben habe.

[@rp2364]

Beautiful is the voice of Lady Joan When I listen her, uh, hum When I listen her, oh yeah That's the time That's the time I love the best Thanx Madame 🌹🌸🌹🌸🌹🌸🌹

[@thejoshsings9280]

Joan, this song is really beautiful! I love your voice

[@MrBeanthere1]

Just listening. New to me..much love.

[@AndreRMeyer]

@MrBeanthere1 written by Phil Ochs

[@kathleendarfler1635]

Years may have passed yet your voice stays the same. Your songs resonates in my heart.

[@zedstation]

Thank you for your heart, voice, and guitar.

[@DrFrank-xj9bc]

Wonderful. Some people stay young forever!

[@giancarlozulian6976]

Grazie Joan, come sempre unica. Dovremmo ricordarcelo sempre che non abbiamo fatto niente per meritarci di nascere in un paese sviluppato o in una famiglia amorevole. È solo FORTUNA, e un dono di Dio. Pensiamoci prima di giudicare.

[@aldoae414]

Eres grande Joan, gracias!!!!!.

[@audreyfelso993]

God bless and thank you, from Hungary

[@billwhitlatch961]

Reminds me of “The plane wreck of Los Gatos Canyon” another great song. Thank you💜

[@pekibuzz]

We are all foreigners, in almost every country ... - Thank you, Joan, for the heartwarming gifts you give us here! 🌹

[@katharinecybaez2340]

In this moment my JoanBaez I am in a house for women in Paris , we were all homeless in the streets of Paris , most of the younger and elder women come from Africa, they have pasts they rarely speak of , but we are All knowing that only open mindedness, tolerance, solidarity and Love and Chance is what we need in this World to survive and overcome What we have to overcome in our memories, biographies To build this new Land All together, And here we some of all of the women are save. Even if ever I quit Paris my heart is open and given to theses formidable and courageous women, and their way to teach and be shown that All of us that Loves the Answer here and in You who are my theme and way inmitten us. Bless them and let those with less Chance until now be saved . And young Girls and boys be heartfelt shown that even I if there are big problems in our lives, to carry on and not to hate gives us the Chance to Love. I love You JoanCBaez, however my way continues You reign in my Heart and Soul My Body and Mind And you teach us real Love Deine Katharine ~C~Y Baez Katharina Scharlowski

[@tmo7734]

Good evening, Ms. Baez. Just watched your documentary. An honest, courageous film. Thank you for your life-long commitment to peace and human rights. Best wishes to you and Gabriel.

[@ferrisburgh802]

Never, ever do I get tired of listening to her. She's been my musical companion for for than 50 years.

[@paulinhocouto]

You inspire me so much. I love your work and your trajectory and seeing you sing with such strength is a bless. I knew about you when I was a teenager and you help me to be the man I’m today. Sorry about my English. Thanks. Your friend from Brazil.

[@annambabioch9169]

We still love you Joan txs for inspiration..

[@scottschell6175]

Very, Very Nice, moving and meaningful.

[@jamesmonahanmusic]

WONDERFUL SONG ❤

[@michaelwhittierpearson]

Written by a guy who was half Scottish, half Jewish

[@AndreRMeyer]

@jamesmonahan1870 written by Phil Ochs

[@shaneeldagupion2770]

Mrs. Baez, I’m a huge fan! I find it deeply moving to see you continuing the fight you inspired me to take up! Thank you so much for these videos; they made the last year much better!

[@k.h.5520]

Well said Joan,Great rendition. This message crosses nations in our current Covid lockdown. Peace & Love from Cornwall.UK💟

[@MrBavariancowboy]

Always if I watch Joan and hear her music - I have a wonderful day!!!

[@DrJohn-rl9zg]

Joan, you have walked side by side with some of the greatest. That's exactly where you belong.

[@kathryndean1619]

So Glad Joan keeps us thinking., and hopefully acting.

[@Ravenscaller]

Thank you Joan your the best. Your pretty little 00 still sings like an angel too.

[@artsurfliteratura]

I love this woman so much...

[@Trish64]

Thank you so mutch for the music, that you gave us since decades. Greetings from switzerland.

[@scottschell6175]

Wow the voice is beautiful and the songs brings back memories-poignant and true.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Scott, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and doing well? I'm Patti from Long Beach California, looking for new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

[@scottschell6175]

@@pattistilwell7424 Hi Patty I am well and you too?

[@pattistilwell7424]

@@scottschell6175 Hello I'm doing well thank you for writing back. Nice to meet you Scott. I hope we can be friends from here if you don't mind? Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Good morning

[@scottschell6175]

@@pattistilwell7424 Thanks for being a friend. I guess we met after a reply on the Joan Baez video? She has always been one of my favorite singers and inspirations to me as a songwriter. I have written many songs, mostly with a fresh folk style. Do you write or play?

[@pattistilwell7424]

@@scottschell6175 Hello nice to meet you. How was your weekend? Well I love Joan Baez songs. Sorry i don't write or play. But i hope we can still be friends Scott?

[@madamex-wing495]

Joan, I've been meaning for quite awhile to thank you for these generous videos, thoughts and songs. Thank you so much for taking the time to think of all of us who needed you throughout this and other times. You have meant so much to millions and have given so much to us. It would be enough to have such a voice, but you also share so much of your heart and courage. Thank you.

[@Scout_Harp]

Hey, Joan! Thank you for continuing to use your powerful voice to help us all. I grew up loving your music. You have always inspired me. I am 18, and I will always love your music. I hope you know that your music and your words will live on and on. I know that my future children will grow up hearing your voice. Gone From Danger got me through my childhood. Your voice calmed and comforted me. You were like the kind motherly spirit I always needed. Thank you for everything.

[@barbara-holley]

I love that she is still standing up for those who do not have a voice after all these years.

[@leemdynamo]

Very few people are as exceptional as you. Muchos gracias.

[@tinu951]

My favourite musican at all! Got five LPs from her and the movie "how sweet the sound". I passed a concert in Munich and i' m sure that i'll never see her in reallive😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 'cause i'm 13 years old and if i'm an aduld she could be dead and I FELL SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SAD ABOUT THIS 😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@laksa6194]

Hi, one afternoon watching a TV program in Melbourne, Australia.. Joan Baez was In an interview about her Australian tour.. I was impressed with that beautiful jewelry of silver and Turquoise.. After that I wanted to meet her in person... (I saw Woodstock and all that).. Anyway, less than 24 hrs later, I was about to keep walking after the traffic lights had changed.. Corner of Exibition street.. I looked to my right.. And there she was standing next to me talking to her companion friend.. Wearing jeans and a white blouse..i wanted to say hello.. But I didn't want to distract you.. Bye

[@lisbethbird8268]

I learned this song as a child. I love the message and the original Joan. Thank you so much for making the post.

[@SaskiaCornell]

Beautiful as always Joan. It's such a pleasure to see you doing these songs from your beautiful home. Love you

[@suzannelawson9215]

Love hearing you sing this song. I remember hearing this song on Los Angeles pop radio stations back in the 60's. I was barely in my teens and this was the very first song I ever heard you sing, which made me your fan forever. My parents took me up to Carmel for a few days every year and I knew that you lived up around the Carmel Valley area. I think I had heard that when we were up there. Years later in the early 1980's when I was visiting Carmel and Monterey, met this man who used to run the Monterey Theater (I think that's what it was called), he talked about meeting you & Mimi at the theater but mostly see Mimi and talk to Mimi at that time. His name was Ken Ormsbey. Long since passed away. I think he ran a used book store for a time up there too. Wonder if his name rings a bell to you? Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur - so beautiful. Always wondered why you moved from there to a further northern, CA area? If I lived in Carmel Valley, Big Sur area, I would never leave. ☺☺ Some lovely secluded houses and privacy up there if you can afford them. Me, I would love to be able to afford even some tiny studio apt. up there. Still in So. CA, in the Inland Empire - but......if I ever win big on the Lotto, Carmel or Carmel Valley I would go. 😊 Your long time fan, Linda k

[@missotis131]

Just a heartfelt thank you Joan.

[@2bgilbates]

Wonderful Joan, always greater than her legend.

[@joshuaherpolsheimer4699]

Love the song that your channel is from. Diamonds and Rust is a classic and good sounding song

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Joshua, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and doing well? I'm Patti from Long Beach California, looking for new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

[@gilbertking]

What a beautifull song...Thanks for the great post.

[@lennysamczyk2014]

Joan, thank you for making these videos. Your music speaks to my heart and enriches my mind. Whenever I hear you perform, it causes me to think, and be a better person than I was before hearing your message. May you realize how much we love and appreciate you as a person as well as a performer.

[@paulrevelli]

Gives me chills, just like the first time I heard it on the “Joan Baez 5” record. Bless you, Joan. Stay safe, stay with us all.

[@claudiatomaschewski7282]

Maravilhosa. Essa mulher é pura vida, força!!!

[@maxalberts2003]

Merci mille fois, Jeanne.

[@katharinascharlowski3877]

Thank you, such a comfort zo hesr your song. Whatever hsppens theres a Blessing in it. I'm aware. They read and laugh but did they really understand? The Freedom of your mind

[@thomashanks1033]

Hello Katharina how are you doing. I hope you are safe and doing well? I'm Thomas from Virginia, looking for new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

[@katharinascharlowski3877]

@@thomashanks1033 Thank you Thomas, I wish you a lot of comforting green and promenades in this time. TIME to stand still Katharina Scharlowski

[@thomashanks1033]

@@katharinascharlowski3877 Thank you Katharina. Nice to meet you here. Where are you from? And i hope you don't mind my friendship.

[@thomashanks1033]

@@katharinascharlowski3877 Thank you Katharina. Nice to meet you here. Where are you from? And i hope you don't mind my friendship.

[@katharinascharlowski3877]

@@thomashanks1033 good Morninggreetings from Tübingen Germany, Joan sings Finlanadia, and 'Nicola and Bart' and I send you my thoughtful Remerciements for your words. It is a Holyness in this Awaking Katharina

[@pedromeneses2187]

Very beautiful from Brazil.

[@DrJohn-rl9zg]

Walked with you Joan for the Vietnamese boat people too long ago. I'm still walking. I do a lot of long-distance backpacking. Several times I have started at the border and headed north. It's hard not to think of the immigrants. I have good lightweight gear for the trek, but they don't. Sometimes I see where someone has discarded something to lighten their load. Once I saw a teddy bear.

[@cfgeyer]

Beautiful, thanks 🙏 I

[@ATT1490]

another great song from Phil Ochs

[@1969mets]

Bless this woman for not wavering one iota from righteousness all these years...

[@ersiliade3356]

Brazil and whole South America are suffering so much not only because of the virus but also for the lack of human compassion that some people of their governments are showing! So many awful things are happening in this world I'm glad that artists still keep us all company during through this so dark night

[@barneylynch6256]

Wonderful. Thanks for the memories and thanks for the lift. Peace and blessings. Bj

[@julieross5778]

Magic Joan x love from scotland x ps love yr doggy bowls lol

[@RiccardoMarchio]

Thanks for the tune from 68107. Keep singing!!

[@sycamorebarkrecords6405]

In the May 2020 issue of The Catholic Worker newspaper, there is a reprint of an article by Dorothy Day from January 1973 entitled “To Overcome Our Enemies.” In the article, there is a section entitled “Joan Baez” - To quote: “Yes, the world will be saved by such beauty, such courage”. We are blessed that you continue to share your beauty and courage.

[@rickwilmot9127]

On our news today there are stories about hungry kids. Outside our supermarkets there are bins full of 'out of date' food. Makes you think! Thank you, Joan. xx

[@ReetaRC]

Always enjoy your videos! Thanks for posting! I am looking forward to the next one!

[@fatimadeus1763]

Desde o Brasil nossa gratidão. Te amamos Joan Baez.

[@thomashanks1033]

Olá Fatima, como você está. Espero que você esteja seguro e bem. Sou Thomas, da Virgínia, procurando por um novo amigo e vi sua foto aqui. Espero que não se importe, obrigado.

[@charlottekoonce175]

Hi Joan, 1. You are my role model in terms of attempting to live ethically, the music I aspire to create, and the synthesis of the two 2. Can you please do a Tiny Desk? 3. I study composition and realized recently that your voice runs through every piece I compose! At first, I was embarrassed to notice so much unauthenticity in my own work, but I've warmed up to the idea that the artists that live the life they sing about have that effect on people and I am honored to be one of many carrying on the work that you and Mimi live and lived for. All of this to say, thank you for everything, and may your songs always be sung!

[@user-ch5qd3uz3l]

please do a tiny desk concert, joan

[@imtheboss1826]

Excellent tribute!!! Thank you.

[@MrDLOC11]

How awesome Joan, thank you so much...👏👏👏👏

[@dieterbauer4128]

I'm worried the last song came in here in 2020. I wish you health the rest is not so important. Greetings from Germany. dieter

[@kimkochel8157]

Thank you Joan for your at home tutorials(?) From a proud Canadian fan forever. You're the best!!!! 🦋🌈🤟🌞🌹

[@AndiKnittel]

Thanks a lot for sharing. 🙂🎸

[@susangilchrist6388]

Thank you Joan! Now as then, you are beautiful and apposite!! Xx

[@MikeMercury]

Bravo ma chère Joan

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Michel, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and doing well? I'm Patti from Long Beach California, looking for new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

[@tracystruck]

We love you Joan. Thank you for always leading us through times of transformation with the guiding light of your spirit, so beautifully expressed in song.

[@ClearfieldPA]

It's been 8 months since last share and we miss you . Please come back .

[@a7ewald]

So long ago! Unfortunately this song never looses his truth!

[@jsigur157]

It's one thing to invade a wilderness and quite another to invade cities already suffering through hard times. Nothing wrong with curbing immigration to an appropriate some that the country can thrive with and that is not occurring now though again, Joan is so wealthy she doesn't have to worry about that sort of thing and never has had to worry about it

[@tomorrowandyesterday]

I love you Joan. R.I.P Phil Ochs

[@user-ch5qd3uz3l]

love ya, joan. keep up the good fight.

[@robertzimmerman1140]

any young people like me who listen to Joan here? ♥

[@steveb9325]

I'm 62. Does that count as young?...well, I guess not. I still think I'm 18 though! That has to count for something. Anyway, thank you Joan for everything! Thank you Latino immigrant workers for feeding everyone! God bless you all!!!

[@andrealanzillotta4388]

I'm 16

[@damienfaure8739]

Joan's music is timeless.

[@robertzimmerman1140]

@@steveb9325 the body doesn't matter if the mind is young. I feel good for you, love from Argentina ❤️

[@robertzimmerman1140]

@@andrealanzillotta4388 We are the young people who will not let Joan's music die 💓🎶☮️

[@MaryLopez-ms1cx]

There but by the grace of God go you and I.

[@fififettou2073]

The mere fact of seing you and hearing your voice brought back the.sweet memories of the 70s .i.was then in my 20s it was thanks to people like you that i started to be conscious of what was happening in the world.all the injustice ;the lack of solidarity between the rich and powerful and the poor and week .my country just got her independence from one of the fiercest and ruthless form of colonisation 132yearsof a French colonisation that tested the most horrific forms of torture on a lot of Algérians .thank god we're now an independent country there is always a moment when you start to appreciate the things that happen to you to their true value simply because you start to undestand them life can be so nice.it's up to us to make it so . thanks for having contributed to that with your "pure voice and your beautiful songs .ps:l learnt on one of the social media that your dad (may he rest in peace) that he taught physics in Algiers and that he was a respected and appreciated person .i.wish you a nice time i don't know if.it's correct to say that !stay healthy and.happy .

[@unquietmindnycity1077]

Thank You, Joanie.....peace.....

[@sammycda]

Thanks Joan. I needed this today.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Sam, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and doing well? I'm Patti from Long Beach California, looking for new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

[@MM_superspider]

Viva mi patria Bolivia ...

[@Luc1en3Rebus]

Une magnifique prestation, bravo like ;o))914

[@nondepouk]

Joan if you have a few time to read your comments, I wanted to say how much I loved your old Martin guitar. I listen to your concerts. I've just watch the concert for "no violence" in Paris in 1983 (on KZbin) and that was a great envent. This year 1983, I saw you in Metz (Lorraine 57) I cannot forget this great pleasure. Please Joan, play a song or several on you old Martin and give us the video. Greetings from France and a happy new year, Jean

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

Bob Dylan did what he had to do,,, but Joan Baez was the most Jewish woman he ever met. “Jewish a Hebrew word meaning A Sincere Seeker of the Truth” It’s not a club. You have it, or you don’t, or you can annoy G-O-D until he gives it to you... A gift to Joan Baez who is always giving her heart freely to the world... TML

[@scrapshappen]

Amen...truly

[@LiteratureTodayUK]

The "achingly pure soprano" is shot to pieces but it hardly matters - the essential truth of the voice remains