Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now
“Both Sides Now” is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. It was originally released on her 1969 album Clouds. The song has been covered by many artists, including Judy Collins, Roberta Flack, and Elvis Costello.
Background and composition
“Both Sides Now” was written in 1967. Mitchell was inspired to write the song after reading the novel Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow. The song’s lyrics are a meditation on the dualities of life, such as love and hate, joy and sorrow, and light and dark.
Recording and production
“Both Sides Now” was recorded in 1968 at Sound Studios in New York City. The song was produced by David Crosby.
The recording features Mitchell on vocals and acoustic guitar. Mitchell’s vocals are clear and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a gentle acoustic guitar accompaniment.
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“Both Sides Now” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was originally released on Mitchell’s 1969 album Clouds.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Judy Collins, Roberta Flack, and Elvis Costello.
- “Both Sides Now” won a Grammy Award for Best Folk Performance in 1969.
- The song was featured in the 2003 film Love Actually.