Joni Mitchell and friends perform Elton John's 'I'm Still Standing' | The Gershwin Prize | PBS

Joni Mitchell, Annie Lennox, Brandi Carlile and Sista Strings interpret Elton John's classic song "I'm Still Standing" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

"I'm Still Standing", with lyrics written by Bernie Taupin, was released as a single on Elton John's 1983 studio album Too Low for Zero.

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The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is the nation’s highest award for influence, impact and achievement in the field of popular song. It was established in 2007 to recognize and honor the artists whose creative works, both printed and recorded, are collected, preserved, made accessible, and valued by the nation’s library. It acknowledges the preeminent place of popular song in modern society and its vital role in expressing and deepening the personal and shared values of our time.

Gershwin Honorees are selected by the Librarian of Congress in consultation with music specialists within the Library, former Gershwin Prize Honorees, and eminent outside experts in the field, including scholars, publishers, producers, composers and performers.

[Drnaynay]

You know someone is a legend when Annie Lennox happily sings backup for her!!

[mini]

Joni swings this song to the moon! After all of her challenges, she doesn't try to reproduce the Joni of old; she takes what she has and paints a beautiful sonic picture using the amazing pallet of what she has now. I will be watching this many times in the coming months - Thank you Joni and PBS for posting this clip!

[brentpatterson]

80 years old and belts out one of the best covers I've ever heard (of any song ever)

[judy]

When she let out a laugh during the song, I almost cried. She's still the fun loving, live in the moment young girl at heart.

[estdwellerever]

My heart is leaping and jumping and somersaulting and skipping to my Lou. What a juggernaut! Absolutely stunning. I wish I could have been there to leap to my feet for Joni, Queen of Everything!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[evascharfe]

When Joni sings Elton John is almost giddy watching her so intently. Joy!!!

[CarterParkerD]

Honestly, I’ve heard this song many hundreds of times including at least ten by Elton in person, but I NEVER truly heard the lyrics until Joni reshaped it!!! WOW!

[bbass]

I love Elton John and Bernie Taupin, but this was never a favorite song until I listened Joni Mitchell sing it. Now I love it. I can't get this tune out of my head! The lyrics are so fun, I'm still standin, better than I ever did, lookin like a true survivor, feelin like a little kid!

[mynameisnoonesbusiness]

What a glorious rendition. Elton is rapt and then so beside himself at moments! What a compliment. Elton and Joni, 4 ever.

[PDogB]

Standing and still having fun with many joyous people in her life. Thanks for this clip.

[Ziadha]

How?! Just how?! She infused soooo much jazz and a cool vibe into this rock song!! Only JM can be so cool

[florasonners]

She's belting it out with all her heart so the world can hear! She's still standing!

[tomreese]

That was EVERYTHING!! Another Joni masterclass!!

[classactsexpertiseandinspi]

I never really heard the lyrics to this song until Joni LIVED it. Love her sarcasm and the way Eltons legendary bandmembers play in a " louche" kind of way that is Not their norm, to suit Jonis ACE interpretation. Not surprised Elton and David and Bernie LOVE it. So do I. Ms Carlyle does a great job subtly leading the band and singers to suit/support Joni - even a force of nature like Annie Lennox is staying " in the pocket".

[osanoneely]

Brandi Carlile is to be commended. She finds both a friend and mentor in Joni Mitchell. The collab is the best I've seen in such a long time!

[icegypsy]

This was so amazing. Joni has had an extraordinary career. She's overcome so much, this couldn't have been a more perfect song for her to do. I'm sure this was really special for Elton / Bernie to see.

[josecosta]

Today I’m celebrating 50 years of freedom in my country, my heart is full of joy, but after heard Joni singing this version I feel it’s overflowing now.

[selvamthiagarajan]

What a tribute to sir Elton John and testament to her own legacy

[giovannaceroni]

Joni is truly magical! Her voice and posture add so much to the original version that it almost feels like a totally new song. Thank you

[kmanyrivers]

Speechless in the face of such greatness.