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Post by monklady123 on Jul 26, 2022 12:39:15 GMT
For those of us who are old enough to remember her, or for all you music folks, did you see this? She was the surprise guest at the recent Newport Folk Festival. Have tissues handy as you watch and listen.  Both Sides NowCircle Game (the actual song starts after about a minute) Summertime (her 78-year-old voice is absolutely perfect for this one) She had an aneurysm a few years ago and basically had to relearn everything. She re-taught herself to play the guitar by watching old videos of herself and copying the finger placements. These are just my three favorites but there are many more... She did a full concert. So amazing. |
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Post by maryannscraps on Jul 26, 2022 12:47:21 GMT
She deserves a throne for that concert -- she's the Queen.
I was listening to the Both Sides Now recording a little bit ago and the tears were flowing. She wrote that when she was 20, but it's been waiting her whole life for this version.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 26, 2022 13:19:58 GMT
Her voice still hits the same.
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Post by luckyjune on Jul 26, 2022 13:22:48 GMT
She is the undisputed queen. What a thrill to hear her sing again!
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Post by SockMonkey on Jul 26, 2022 13:24:10 GMT
I got all choked up watching clips!
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Post by naby64 on Jul 26, 2022 13:26:02 GMT
Both Sides Now and River just have me bawling like a baby every time I listen. I saw a bit of Both Sides Now yesterday and had to click off. It was a bad day and I didn't need to add fuel to the fire. Her voice is iconic.
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Post by monklady123 on Jul 26, 2022 13:38:54 GMT
She deserves a throne for that concert -- she's the Queen. I was listening to the Both Sides Now recording a little bit ago and the tears were flowing. She wrote that when she was 20, but it's been waiting her whole life for this version. My husband commented that the chair she was sitting in looked like an actual throne. |
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Post by Merge on Jul 26, 2022 13:40:45 GMT
I love her so much, and love that Brandi Carlile basically gave up her set at the festival to Joni. I'm a huge Brandi fan, too, and it was such a queen move.
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Post by peasapie on Jul 26, 2022 13:41:10 GMT
Just saw a video this morning in FB. So good to see her perform and supported by other women.
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Post by gillyp on Jul 26, 2022 13:42:31 GMT
Oh my goodness, that was just beautiful. I used to sing Both Sides Now and Big Yellow Taxi all the time when they were released. What a treat for a Tuesday, thank you.
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Post by ntsf on Jul 26, 2022 16:20:35 GMT
it was so special to see her sing and also to see the love that the other musicians had for her.. she not only is a star to us, she is a queen to her peers..
I'm of the age that she was on my sound track as a young woman..
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Post by purplebee on Jul 26, 2022 17:07:26 GMT
Wow! Still awesome as ever.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 26, 2022 17:20:20 GMT
Love her. I watched this clip and then watched the 1969 Joni singing Both Sides Now. The young version is my memory of her.
Both versions are fantastic.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 26, 2022 17:21:00 GMT
Not sure, but I think it was MSNBC did a short piece about her last night.
Did you all notice, Wynonna Judd sitting over her right shoulder?
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Post by janeliz on Jul 26, 2022 17:45:56 GMT
It brought tears to my eyes. I used to sing “Both Sides Now” to my girls when they were babies.
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Post by scrapcat on Jul 26, 2022 21:29:34 GMT
Saw the video this morning, loved it! I was just listening to Blue over weekend. After reading (listening) to Brandi Carlile's memoir, lots of Joni stories in there. I see Brandi in a few weeks..can't wait!
I need more Americana/folk music.
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Post by scrappintoee on Jul 26, 2022 22:25:14 GMT
I saw a bit of Both Sides Now yesterday and had to click off. It was a bad day and I didn't need to add fuel to the fire. I can relate! I look forward to watching it some other time. I've always loved listening (and singing) "Both Sides Now." I'm sure I'll love Joni's, but I've only ever heard Judy Collin's version. |
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Post by peabay on Jul 26, 2022 23:43:25 GMT
I shared it on my FB yesterday after I saw it on a friend's page. I said on hers: "who wouldn't cry after seeing that?" and my friend replied "only a monster!" haha
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Post by janeinbama on Jul 27, 2022 0:26:30 GMT
LOVE, LOVE THIS!! Thanks so much for posting. I learned Both Sides Now on the guitar at GS camp a long, long, time ago. A few months ago Joni Mitchell was on Sirius Volume radio show with Mark Goodman of MTV fame and longtime radio DJ - he was in Fangirl mode. It was just adorable. Much like Brandi Carlisle is doing now.
This song means so much more at 62 than it did at 13.
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Post by nine on Jul 27, 2022 1:08:25 GMT
Stephen Stills tweeted “She is stardust”. Which I thought was lovely.
David Crosby told Brandi Carlisle that for doing this with Joni, if Brndi ever needed anything, he would do it for her.
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Post by lesley on Jul 27, 2022 1:45:56 GMT
Not a dry eye in the house during Both Sides Now. TFS.
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