But now they only block the sun they rain and snow on everyone so many things i would have done but clouds got in my way. Both sides now is a concept album by canadian singersongwriter joni mitchell that was released in 2000. Both sides now is a studio album by canadian singersongwriter joni mitchell, released on february 8, 2000. Zum gluck liebe ich sowohl judy collins als auch joni mitchell. Judy collins on recording joni mitchells both sides now since its. I was reading saul bellows henderson the rain king on a plane, and early in. Judy collins version of both sides now is much better. Joni mitchell first performed both sides now, which she wrote, as a midtempo guitar ballad during a 1966 concert in philadelphia, two years before her debut album. First recorded by judy collins, it appeared on the us singles chart during the fall of 1968. Excerpted below, from his book the music of joni mitchell, is an analysis of the harmonic palette of one. First recorded by judy collins, it appeared on the us singles. Her experiments with jazz were boring and i never really saw the genius in her lyrics. Nancys story had similarities to my own story, yet told with such a lovely articulation of her experience and pain.
He was a canadian born pulitzer and nobel prize winning writer, who wrote a novel that she happened to be reading while traveling by plane. The song has always occupied a sentimental spot in my heart, but i do not know that mitchell would have a single thought to illustrate her minds and feelings into a simple yet deep artwork book like this. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Mitchell, joni joni mitchell both sides now dvd audio. Joni mitchell both sides, now original studio version. Both sides, now is one of the bestknown songs of canadian singersongwriter joni mitchell. Judy collins both sides now song by joni mitchell,hd. I put down the book, looked out the window and saw clouds too, and i. Joni mitchell making good progress, judy collins says. Both sides now was written by joni mitchell in 1967, but was recorded first by judy collins in 1967 itself.
The set includes her lilting defining version of joni mitchells both sides now, only this version more closely resembles the 1968 version. The album traces the progress of the modern relationship through mitchells orchestral renditions of classic jazz songs. Both sides now joni mitchell, judy collins youtube. The agony and ecstasy of joni mitchells both sides now. What is the meaning of the song both sides now by joni. I have a bit of a cold as im doing this, but i think its ok a different. Joni mitchell looks back the singersongwriter, whose new box set is a reworked retrospective of her career, is still refreshingly out of sync with the times. This song was written by joni mitchell but first recorded by collins who. Both sides now as written by and joni mitchell general comment to me, both sides now isnt so much a coming of age song. Written by joni mitchell, both sides now was first recorded by judy collins for her 1967 album wildflowers and went on to become a top 10 hit.
Collins, judy both sides now the very best of music skip to main content. Mitchell recorded it herself for 1969s clouds, and again on the 2000 album both sides now. Bows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air and feathered canyons everywhere ive looked at clouds that way but now they only block the sun they rain. Mitchell herself has expressed doubts as to the value of her classic song both sides now. He had met mitchell in a bar, and when he found out she was a songwriter, he followed her home and called collins from her place. Judy collins on recording joni mitchells both sides now since its inception in 1973, the grammy hall of fame has enshrined nearly 1,000 recordings across all genres.
The latter singer reported the news via facebook, citing a. Judy collins first pop hit it went top ten in 1967, both sides now was also the first time joni mitchells songs were exposed to the mainstream. I was reading saul bellows henderson the rain king on a plane, and early in the book henderson the rain king is also up in a plane, mitchell. We will first discuss the version by singersongwriter joni mitchell. There is an intimate quality to these interviews, almost as though the malka maroms three conversations with joni in 1973, 1979 and 2012 make up both sides now, published in 2014. Mitchell herself rerecorded the song, with an orchestral arrangement, on her 2000 album both sides now. It is a very poetic and lyrical book that is coming from joni mitchells song both sides now. Vinyl 7 judy collins both sides now 1968, vinyl discogs. The making of series presents firsthand accounts of the creative process behind some of. Author alyson posted on december 21, 2016 december 28, 2018 categories 1960s songs, 2000s songs, folk and traditional, songs from richard curtis movies, the songwriters, wheel of the year in song tags both sides now, joni mitchell, judy collins, leonard cohen, love actually. New york, ny, usa for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. I think it is the arrangement that makes it better. Judy collins born judith marjorie collins on may 1, 1939, in seattle, washington is an american singer and songwriter known for the eclectic range of material she records which has included folk, show tunes, pop, and rock and roll, as well as and standards and for her social activism.
I like judys cover of this joni mitchell song better than jonis even though joni has a better voice. The agony and ecstasy of joni mitchells both sides now, an inescapable soundtrack song huffington post, 2018 both sides, now how joni mitchell reclaimed her 1966 song later in life financial times, 2018 both sides now alberta views, 2009 guitar transcriptions of both sides now. She was singing michael from mountains or both sides, now or some other fucking wonderful song, and she just knocked me on my ass. Joni mitchell is making good progress after suffering an aneurysm this past spring, according to singersongwriter judy collins. Museum of art, christmas with judy collins, and live in ireland. Both sides now remastered version licensed to youtube by.
This week our blog features a terrific folk music tune, both sides, now. Mitchell did a rerecording of both sides now in 2003 that was used in the film love actually, along with other songs from her later, february 2000 both sides now album. In her own words, malka marom records mitchell saying that she has been criticized for writing such a song at such an early age, which somehow, in the eyes of the critic, would undermine the message. Both sides now by judy collins song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and. Latinautor sonyatv, sony atv publishing, aresa, umpg publishing, warner chappell, pedl, latinautor.
The making of series presents firsthand accounts of the creative process behind some of the essential recordings of the 20th century. Both sides now and the circle game by joni mitchell. Both sides, now was a hit for judy collins in 1967. Penned by mitchell, the song was originally a hit for singer judy collins on her. If it were, it would mean that the authors point of view evolved from one earlier naive state to a more enlightened state through experience. The judy collins version of the song was used in a june 20 episode of the mad men tv series. Judy collins sings both sides now from her 1967 elektra album wildflowers. This is joni mitchell singing and playing both sides now and at 3. Both sides now joni mitchell, joni mitchell, judy collins on. Joni mitchell, the fine artist is displayed in many full page examples of her paintings. Music from love actually, part 2 joni mitchell and both. What a journey, from joni mitchell to judy collins and back again, from the wonder years to romantic comedies to horror to disney. As collins tells it, she was asleep in her new york apartment when her old friend kooper called. It has since been recorded by dozens of artists, including frank sinatra, willie nelson, gang of youths, and herbie hancock.
Judy collins made the first recorded version of it, but that doesnt make joni mitchell doing her own song a cover. A portrait of joni mitchell, to approach her as an open book. The album won two grammy awards in 2001 for best traditional pop vocal album and best instrumental arrangement accompanying vocalists for the song both sides. A true story of love, loss and bold living was both an incredibly cathartic read as well as a story for all that love and move forward through grief. Collins first heard the song over the phone late one night from a fan and made the decision there and then to record it. Judy collins both sides now official audio youtube.
Their sunny reunion has been interrupted, just like the romance chronicled in both sides now. Rows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air and feather canyons every where looked at clouds that way. However i only heard it in 2012 thanks to the cover done by carly rae jepsen. The next year it was included on mitchells album clouds. Mitchell was a big saul bellow fan as were a lot of people in the postwar years. Rows and floes of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air and feather canyons everywhere ive looked at clouds that way but now they only block the sun they. Joni mitchell library the agony and ecstasy of joni. Mitchell was the most arrogant performer id ever seencreated a wall between her and the audience and it was obvious that she purposely didnt do the encores that the audience wanted. The magnificent judy collins proudly presents this new collection of timeless classics, 28 gorgeous songs on 2cds perfect for collins fans new and old. Watch the video for both sides now from joni mitchells 19720223. A dance record both sides now is presented in a medley with heartaches and jealous heart as a foxtrot. Beide versionen haben ihren charme, weil beide sangerinnen einfach tolle stimmen haben. Joni mitchell both sides, now from the lp clouds, 1969 rows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air and feather canyons everywhere, ive.
Recorded as beide seiten both sides now 2002 big yellow taxi the music of joni mitchell demo 2002 big yellow taxi a tribute to joni mitchell. This was the first hit song written by joni mitchell, whose version appeared on her. In my view, one of the greatest, most true and real songs ever composed. And of course joni mitchell, who was a songwriter looking for a break when she sang both sides now over the phone to judy. Provided to youtube by reprise both sides now joni mitchell clouds. Both sides, now joni mitchell judy collins cover youtube. Collins, judy both sides now the very best of amazon.