Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now (2021 Remaster) [Official Audio]

Joni Mitchell released Blue, concluding her prolific four album run for Reprise Records with an album considered by many to be one of the greatest of all time. Its stirring, confessional songs have been celebrated by music lovers and critics alike for decades while inspiring a wide variety of artists as diverse as Prince and Taylor Swift. Even today, its stature as a masterpiece continues to grow. Just last year, the album was named #3 on Rolling Stone’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

To celebrate the album’s 50th anniversary, Rhino is releasing THE REPRISE ALBUMS (1968-1971), the next installment of the Joni Mitchell Archives series, featuring newly remastered versions of Blue (1971) and the three albums that came before it: Song To A Seagull (1968), Clouds (1969), and Ladies Of The Canyon (1970). In the case of Song To A Seagull, the original mix has been recently updated by Mitchell and mixer Matt Lee.

The cover art for THE REPRISE ALBUMS (1968-1971) features a previously unseen self-portrait Mitchell sketched during the time period. The collection also includes an essay by Grammy winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, another artist who’s been influenced greatly by Mitchell.

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Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Joni Mitchell, whose songs “River,” “Both Sides Now," “California,” and albums ‘Clouds,’ ‘Ladies of the Canyon’ and ‘Blue’ compose only a fragment of a multi-disciplinary artistic output that has been embraced across generations, inspired multitudes of artists, and earned every conceivable accolade.

One of the world’s most remarkable and beloved artists, Mitchell has influenced musicians across a vast cross-section of genres with her ethereal songs that reflect social and environmental ideals. The prolific singer-songwriter-painter-poet has not only written and produced her music, but also designed most of her album covers and packaging. A journey into Joni Mitchell’s artistry is one of a highly original, harmonically innovative, and emotionally charged, familiar yet fresh adventure.

[kathrynmoore]

My boyfriend and I both cried listening to Joni perform this song at the 2024 Grammys!!! She is an iconic humble legend… and she outclassed everyone on stage tonight ! Proof that words are by far more powerful than all the showy bells and whistles ! Thank you for modeling what’s possible ! ❤

[billyhall]

First heard this beautiful song when i was 17. I'm 71 now and it's still one of the most beautiful songs in the history of music. Love it, love you and thank you for performing in this year's grammys. You're still as lovely as ever. Thanks Joni ❤

[carolynhaarer]

This is the first song I remember hearing as a child. My mom and I sang it together in her car when it came out. I’m 57 now and my mom is gone. I’m right there with her whenever I hear it. Thank you

[northernguy]

First verse on 'clouds' was just a warmup... things get deep in a hurry. "But now old friends are acting strange. They shake their heads, they say I've changed. Well something's lost but something's gained in living every day..." Imagine already being this wise in her early 20's when she wrote this masterpiece.

[robg]

So many people hear the Judy Collins version of this song, and good as it may be, but the vocal tone of Joni's is sublime. Salute to an incredible talent, we owe it to our generations to come to keep her immortal in music.

[sandraconley]

Thanks Joni, it was great seeing you do this song on the Grammys tonight. You mean a lot to me... I'll always remember you ❤️🌹🙏

[rogerr]

I’m a tough old guy. I’ve been in street fights and I’ve wrestled wild dogs. And I’ll tell you something. Joni Mitchell’s voice is so exquisite that it makes me cry.

[suchisthismystery]

Joni, the singer, composer, the lyricist, the poet, the psychologist, the musician, the arranger, the producer, the painter, the artist .... The GREATEST of the greats bar none.

[DeborahMcShane]

The most amazing performance tonight! A break out in tears …. wonderful memory…. Sadness and Joy….. and living every minute. Thank you for your Grace… and for gracing our lives ❤

[MMacAttack]

Joni performing this song on tonight’s 2024 Grammys, so moving. The songs up for awards don’t hold a candle to this masterpiece. Hope the young songwriters took note

[bobbyhamlin]

I remember the days of that song. How people dressed, the cool cars they drove. It was cool man. ❤️❤️❤️

[eurekajess]

Not one to cry over music, but this song is the exception. It's a timeless song that only continues to hit home harder and harder as we grow older.

[curtishekate]

I want this played at my funeral as well. It reminds me of my best friend jaclyn that died. We will be reunited in heaven when i go.

[monikamylonopoyloy]

The greatest song ever written. The only song that truly is a synonym to whatever it is we call life, from beginning to end...

[MariaValentin-nw]

Joni, Listening to you last night brought tears to my eyes. I just turned 60 and I realized on a deeper level what makes a great song: its relatable message and changing understandings. I also came up with a great project for my Philosophy class for in Bolivia. Now they will know you. I love you. You are a national treasure.

[guidosusi]

She was great on the Grammys tonight! ❤❤

[beverleytaylor]

Something's lost and something's gained in living every day.
Those words have sustained me through many painful times. Love you Joni 💖.

[beegood]

I love this song. It encapsulates everything that most of us feel, especially during these difficult and confusing times. The only thing I know about life is I don’t want to hurt others for any reason. I don’t want to add pain to someone’s life, especially since we never know what someone is really going through inside.

[lesjf]

Younger Joni singing this vs older Joni. The younger sang it optimistically, and this Joni sings from experience. Poignant melancholy. Sublime.

[lavatar]

If you write a great song at 21 and still think you’ve written a great song at 77 then you know a great song when you hear it!
This is a great song!