Joni Mitchell made her Grammy Awards debut, taking the stage alongside artists including Brandi Carlile, Jacob Collier, Allison Russell, Lucius, Blake Mills and more for a performance of “Both Sides Now” at Sunday night's ceremony ( February 4). .
After an introductory speech by Carlile, the camera showed Mitchell singing “Both Sides Now” from a large white chair on a stage decorated with chandeliers. When she turned her throne to face the audience, they burst into gracious applause. From there, the ensemble offered a thoughtful and thoughtful performance of the classic, highlighting Mitchell's role as one of the world's greatest composers. Watch a clip of the performance below and good luck keeping your eyes dry.
Beyond performing, Mitchell earned her 10th Grammy Award at Sunday's awards ceremony, thanks to her 2023 live album, Joni Mitchell in Newportwhich won Best Folk Album.
Joni Mitchell in Newport was recorded during a surprise prepared by Mitchell at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival, a historic moment that marked the '60s icon's first public performance in 20 years.
Since her performance in Newport, Mitchell, who suffered a serious aneurysm in 2015, has kept quite busy. In March 2023 she received the Gershwin Prize and performed at the ceremony. In June, she hosted her first publicly announced concert in 20 years at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington.
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Joni Mitchell in Newport arrived in July 2023, followed by a compilation of demos and live cuts, and the release of a previously unheard song, “Like Veils Said Lorraine.” Last October, Mitchell even joined Carlile on stage for the latter's concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
Following the Grammys, Mitchell has announced his own headlining shows at the Hollywood Bowl, taking place on October 19 and 20, 2024. It will be his first headlining performance in Los Angeles since 2000. . here.
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