Joni Mitchell sings "Summertime" - LIVE, MARCH 1, 2023 - Gershwin Award Ceremony

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  • Joni Mitchell returns to the stage with this incredible rendition of Summertime. Recorded on a dying phone (sorry it died before the conclusion) at the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Awards concert, DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC, March 1, 2023.
    Band:
    Joni Mitchell, vocals
    Mark Isham, trumpet
    Greg Leisz, pedal steel guitar
    Blake Mills, guitar
    Celisse, guitar solo
    Greg Phillinganes, piano
    Larry Klein, bass
    Brian Blade, drums
    Marcus Mumford, percussion
    Brandi Carlile, backing vocals
    Lucius (Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig), backing vocals
    Full song in better quality will air on PBS on March 31, 2023. Check your local listings.

Komentáře • 310

  • @samuelstone3670
    @samuelstone3670  Před rokem +25

    TUNE IN TO YOUR LOCAL PBS STATION FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023 at 9p Eastern/8p Central TO SEE THE PERFORMANCE! Check you local listings for 'Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song'!

    • @douglasolomon5191
      @douglasolomon5191 Před rokem +3

      Thank you sir. I will bbe tuning in and have my dvr recording it.

    • @irenecohen8708
      @irenecohen8708 Před rokem +4

      Thank you for this. I am in Mexico and can’t PBS here.

    • @susiefairfield7218
      @susiefairfield7218 Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the share 🔥😋👌💞🏆

  • @franksmathers7742
    @franksmathers7742 Před rokem +155

    tears in my eyes - tears of joy. She is Stardust. She is Golden.

  • @katejonimartina
    @katejonimartina Před rokem +97

    She hasn't sounded this good in twenty five years. Eight years smoke-free has restored her voice! xoxo

    • @bmw3842
      @bmw3842 Před 9 měsíci

      Yes , what a difference ...

  • @michellekistner8430
    @michellekistner8430 Před rokem +203

    Amazing! She has come back in full voice! Thank you for posting! And a big credit to Brandi Carlile for getting her back on the stage!! ♥️

    • @jf369
      @jf369 Před rokem +13

      Yup, Brandi brought her back to us! ♥🌻

    • @nancykane8680
      @nancykane8680 Před rokem +2

      OK, that is great. Didn't know that either about Brandi

    • @theprofromdoverduffey4653
      @theprofromdoverduffey4653 Před rokem +10

      Brandi Carlile is marginally talented and a whole lot of annoying when onstage
      with Joni Mitchell.....

    • @cockeyedoptimista
      @cockeyedoptimista Před rokem +5

      @@theprofromdoverduffey4653 I kind of thought Ms. Carlile was annoying as well. But Joni Mitchell seems to trust her a Lot. So, I dunno. Of course Brandi wasn't responsible for Joni's recovery, as someone suggested. (Besides the therapists, Joni herself deserves credit!) But Brandi seems to have been integral in getting Joni back to the stage.

    • @m.c.master4622
      @m.c.master4622 Před rokem +4

      @@theprofromdoverduffey4653, never misses a chance to showboat!!! It really annoys me.

  • @johnbisset7049
    @johnbisset7049 Před rokem +186

    Any limitations inevitably imposed upon her voice by the passing of time are completely knocked into touch by her peerless phrasing. She's a legend & we'll love her for ever!

    • @theprofromdoverduffey4653
      @theprofromdoverduffey4653 Před rokem +6

      I've listened to Joni Mitchell all of my life and I detected no vocal limitations in fact
      her voice was flawless.The only limitations may be personal and involve one's own
      hearing or loss there of .....Just saying. Because it certainly has nothing to do with
      Joni Mitchell's voice. Have a nice day....and keep on rocking in the free world.

    • @theresamitchell9577
      @theresamitchell9577 Před rokem +9

      She had a catastrophic Brain aneurysm. Brandi Carlile brought Miss Joni back to life. God bless her.

    • @theprofromdoverduffey4653
      @theprofromdoverduffey4653 Před rokem +2

      @@theresamitchell9577 Brandi Carlile had nothing to do with her recovery and
      her name isn't Miss Joni....it's Joni Mitchell. Hopefully someones praying for
      you because it sounds like you need that. Have a nice day.

    • @TheEleatic
      @TheEleatic Před rokem +1

      Get real. It was nice. I love Joni Mitchell. This required a blues feeling that is not her forte. Her vocal style differs from Vaughan, Fitzgerald, Franklin, McRae, Washington... Black vocalists have a particular kind of soul. Now, go back to sleep.

    • @theprofromdoverduffey4653
      @theprofromdoverduffey4653 Před rokem

      @@TheEleatic Anger issues? Have you considered professional help? Just saying.
      Have a nice day. May I add you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

  • @nancystuart9578
    @nancystuart9578 Před rokem +62

    She sounds incredible!

  • @triawillow1972
    @triawillow1972 Před rokem +26

    This was what my Mama rocked me to sleep to when she brought me home from the hospital, this was our favorite lullaby. I lost her two years ago to cancer and when i hear this song, i swear, she's here with me💜🛐

  • @DKaschak1
    @DKaschak1 Před rokem +31

    The effects of not having smoked after the aneurysm are incredible. She sounds terrific.

  • @ralphsaad8637
    @ralphsaad8637 Před rokem +84

    She sounds 30 years younger after quitting cigarettes. Great vocals for an 80 year old woman who went through so much, her phrasing is just as impeccable as ever.

  • @bonbon2355
    @bonbon2355 Před rokem +2

    We have our Joni back forever♥️

  • @cynthianavarro4316
    @cynthianavarro4316 Před rokem +48

    Thank you Joni! We love you!!! And thank you Samuel, for posting!

  • @McPeg7
    @McPeg7 Před rokem +48

    My heart is full ! As a life-long Joni fan, i couldnt be more thrilled to see her singing. After her wonderful career she deserves to rest but its so a part of who she is that she cant just not sing. Much love, Joni ❤

  • @carobinsonrobinson3109
    @carobinsonrobinson3109 Před rokem +1

    Proof, that we get better with age and experience 💖💖

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 Před rokem +1

    My word! That sounds remarkable!! Great to hear Joni singing so well again!

  • @eduardo_corrochio
    @eduardo_corrochio Před rokem +62

    We have a music legend here, people. What a long absence from performing! She has triumphed over stuff ... life's obstacles here and there, and I hope she is doing fine.
    Pity this phone couldn't zoom in but at least part of the song was captured.

    • @samuelstone3670
      @samuelstone3670  Před rokem +12

      I was as zoomed in as possible. The whole song will be broadcast on PBS at the end of the month in professional quality. Check your local istings.

    • @eduardo_corrochio
      @eduardo_corrochio Před rokem +8

      @@samuelstone3670 Nice! Thanks. I'll be watching. Man, this must have been special to be there in person. I love the "Oh, my god" in the video. :)

    • @cockeyedoptimista
      @cockeyedoptimista Před rokem +1

      @@samuelstone3670 Yay; thank you. Uh-oh, did I miss it?

    • @cockeyedoptimista
      @cockeyedoptimista Před rokem +2

      @@eduardo_corrochio Yeah, me too! (The omg in the video: loved.)

  • @paolobroggio1966
    @paolobroggio1966 Před rokem +34

    I cannot believe it, it's just AMAZING. Her voice, her singing, literally seem reborn

  • @jeffdwyer1655
    @jeffdwyer1655 Před rokem +40

    She may not have that ridiculous range, but the unmistakeable voice and musicality is still there.

    • @Belfastboi
      @Belfastboi Před rokem +3

      I’m amazed at the amount of people starting a sentence this way. She’s 80. Has been very ill and yet her voice is still one of the finest ever heard. The voice changes so much through life, hers is soul pure soul

    • @jeffdwyer1655
      @jeffdwyer1655 Před rokem +2

      @@Belfastboi I wholeheartedly agree.

  • @bandicoot5412
    @bandicoot5412 Před rokem +1

    Gee, another role model, and it's Joni! Band is spot on too!

  • @cindywilliams3542
    @cindywilliams3542 Před rokem +1

    Joni still has it, truly a national treasure. Have loved Joni and her work for 45+ years. Her music her art, unparalleled, love you Joni.❤

  • @davidverry9214
    @davidverry9214 Před rokem +30

    First I was stunned that Joni can sing like this. Then it’s like ,my god, this band!!!!

    • @samuelstone3670
      @samuelstone3670  Před rokem +4

      The 1998 tour had one of her best bands ever. It was a privilege to see them backing up every artist at the tribute. And seeing them with Joni (+Mills, Phillinganes, Celisse, Mumford, Lucius, and Carlile) was a dream!

  • @Boertje247
    @Boertje247 Před rokem +1

    Thanks soooo much for posting this! Her voice is like Maggie Smith’s or Judi Dench’s acting-more expressed in a breath, a darted glance, a perused lip-than other singers could attempt in an entire career. Kudos! Brava!

  • @jameshoeve4466
    @jameshoeve4466 Před rokem +2

    Joni sounds as gorgeous as ever.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @kriswashburn274
    @kriswashburn274 Před rokem +1

    Thanks to Joni for all of her wise words. I learned so much from her!

  • @wendymonette9958
    @wendymonette9958 Před rokem +1

    This woman is simply the BEST.

  • @michaelward5670
    @michaelward5670 Před rokem +1

    Never thought, and certainly it was difficult, that I'd ever see this amazing thing again. Thanks. Awesome.

  • @loriwoloshyn7266
    @loriwoloshyn7266 Před rokem +1

    Rock on Joni!!! Rock on girl.!! A legend in her time.✌✌

  • @lorif7019
    @lorif7019 Před rokem +4

    Joni, lovely. You sounds smooth as silk, a fine bourbon.. love you so.

  • @glennmorris371
    @glennmorris371 Před rokem +8

    The greatest is back. The magic has returned to her. I've loved this woman since I was 7, I'm 61 now.

  • @jamyianswiss2347
    @jamyianswiss2347 Před rokem +38

    Oh my goodness. Her true voice. Her phrasing. That distinctive pronunciation. OMFG.
    Tears of joy and beauty.♥♥♥

    • @hannjenn
      @hannjenn Před rokem +3

      The unmistakable vibrato.

  • @TheJoeMawr
    @TheJoeMawr Před rokem +1

    Finally Joni covers Sublime!

  • @muddshark2
    @muddshark2 Před rokem +6

    Thanks!🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬

  • @DETROIT1948
    @DETROIT1948 Před rokem +2

    Joni Mitchell Priceless!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @alessandrorossini8704
    @alessandrorossini8704 Před rokem +3

    She started singing, just one word and I started crying...💖💖💖💖

  • @denisesalles7248
    @denisesalles7248 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful, and great piano playing by Greg Phillinganes! Perfect accompaniment for this song and Joni.

  • @biketech60
    @biketech60 Před rokem +7

    Singing is about so much more than just a pretty voice . Joni still has style .

    • @michaelsternberg6180
      @michaelsternberg6180 Před rokem +2

      It’s what one does with the voice that counts. Sinatra became greatest when his voice deteriorated just a bit.. the artistry took over .

  • @scottscott4674
    @scottscott4674 Před rokem +2

    Holy crap she hasn't lost a thing. Way to be Joni. And welcome back.

  • @dichen1414
    @dichen1414 Před rokem +17

    It`s incredible to see Joni Mitchell back again on stage in this way. So beautiful, I can not believe it. Her voice is so fantastic. I want to thank Joni Mitchell. And thanks to Samuel for posting this wonderful minutes. ❤

  • @oshesa1
    @oshesa1 Před rokem +9

    i cannot believe i get to see this magnificent genius again this june....almost exactly 55 years to the date that i first saw her at the bitter end nyc. many thanks sam stone for sharing this!

  • @aurorajwm
    @aurorajwm Před rokem +46

    I need her to do an entire album of Gershwin or standards or anything. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @samuelstone3670
      @samuelstone3670  Před rokem +6

      Check out the album Both Sides Now from 2000. All old love songs + 2 re-recordings of her own.

    • @samuelstone3670
      @samuelstone3670  Před rokem +7

      Also, check out Herbie Hancock's 'Gershwin's World' from 1998. Joni sings on two songs -- The Man I Love and Summertime.

    • @mellisapollom2241
      @mellisapollom2241 Před rokem +1

      I think this might be from the album she did with Her I Hancock, I think.

    • @samuelstone3670
      @samuelstone3670  Před rokem +2

      @@mellisapollom2241 yep! It's on the one from 1998 called Gershwin's World. Joni sings Summertime and The Man I Love. Herbie did a Joni tribute album called River: The Joni Letters in 2007 that Joni is also featured on, performing her own song Tea Leaf Prophecy. Two great albums.

  • @stevehughes1510
    @stevehughes1510 Před rokem +2

    After what's she's been through she's there God bless her singin' up a storm with a chalk mark to honour the occasion.......just so good.

    • @samuelstone3670
      @samuelstone3670  Před rokem

      I see what you did there ;) well done!

    • @stevehughes1510
      @stevehughes1510 Před rokem +1

      @@samuelstone3670 She's such a treasure, some of the best music ever written.

  • @mrkennethj7232
    @mrkennethj7232 Před rokem +21

    wow--she sounds terrific. Im so happy to know she's doing so well

  • @peterrobertson2580
    @peterrobertson2580 Před rokem

    Her musicality is off the charts! Such an amazing interpretation. That woman is a treasure!

  • @tonibarber8119
    @tonibarber8119 Před rokem +18

    Oh. My. God. love her she's still so amazing!!!

  • @pokey5736
    @pokey5736 Před rokem +4

    Joni, you've inspired many of us to never give up. Keep singing like a songbird until your last breath. ♥️

  • @annadelf
    @annadelf Před rokem +1

    Thank you!

  • @js3401
    @js3401 Před rokem +8

    💖🥰💖SHE’S BACK!

  • @dodiatkins4515
    @dodiatkins4515 Před rokem +1

    ❤ she sounds awesome. Thank you for sharing.😊

  • @pimtelman
    @pimtelman Před rokem +19

    Just wow, such a clear voice after all she went through!

  • @pauldelameter6720
    @pauldelameter6720 Před rokem +9

    Amazing, I would never have imagined she was still capable of this. Pure Joni!

  • @mauroboros8566
    @mauroboros8566 Před rokem +15

    I'm gonna be a wreck when I see her live in June. It's non stop chills and tears just watching this video

  • @dottiebaker6623
    @dottiebaker6623 Před rokem +5

    This woman is a miracle - she has more intelligence and talent after a stroke than the rest of us ever will. I'm so grateful to have lived at the same time as Joni.

  • @celinzl8
    @celinzl8 Před rokem +1

    What a great voice! What a great singer! The pride of Canada and a gift to the world!❤👍🏾🌹

  • @bowtoyoursensei554
    @bowtoyoursensei554 Před rokem +1

    She sounds AMAZING!!!

  • @ledacedar6253
    @ledacedar6253 Před rokem +4

    She is golden! A massive stroke, losses not expected to recover yet Listening to her voice hit the high tones, hold notes and flow up and down deep is spine chilling!

  • @marymaloney4866
    @marymaloney4866 Před rokem +10

    Wow. You've still got a full voice .Sing on Mamma!

  • @toddburton6570
    @toddburton6570 Před rokem +1

    'Love her, and have loved her for years. 'Saw her live once, have all of her material. 'Can't get enough... Her talent might possibly only be eclipsed by her performance skills, her writing brilliance, and her 'likleability." Seeing her live was amazing.~~~

  • @johny5isdead2day
    @johny5isdead2day Před rokem +4

    Wonderful!
    Still has it!
    She fought back!

  • @FacundoRigido
    @FacundoRigido Před rokem +1

    Joni and Greg 🙌

  • @DanInMUC
    @DanInMUC Před rokem +9

    I can't believe I had missed this.
    This is incredible, I have tears of joy in my eyes. She hasn't sounded this good in so long, even before the aneurysm.
    Thank you so much for sharing, Sam ❤

  • @don1carter
    @don1carter Před rokem +1

    Awesome! Heard a snippet on NPR. Thanks for posting the whole performance.

  • @edithlazenby5839
    @edithlazenby5839 Před rokem +4

    She sounds like the life she's lived...❤

  • @debraholz6821
    @debraholz6821 Před rokem +4

    It's been written how great this performance was, the reaction alone says it all. To me, her voice has changed a bit but better for this song. Gave me chills.

  • @stefanobertini6245
    @stefanobertini6245 Před rokem +1

    This Is magic! Joni Is back with us and for us. Be The Artist you are again as painter and musician. The world Is a better place now

  • @RobinJayneArtTickles
    @RobinJayneArtTickles Před rokem

    I love you Joni. You've been a part of my life for more than half of my years on the planet now and I can't imagine a time without your music in it. I'm so thrilled to see you begin this new chapter in your career.

  • @mechcavandy986
    @mechcavandy986 Před rokem +1

    Long overdue! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @MarinoTarot
    @MarinoTarot Před 9 měsíci

    🥰 Thank you for carrying me into a day and age where life was easy

  • @1gypsy731
    @1gypsy731 Před rokem +1

    The Best!

  • @paulcontursi5982
    @paulcontursi5982 Před rokem +2

    Eighty years old and still a musical genius!

  • @paulhoughton5164
    @paulhoughton5164 Před rokem +2

    This has just about made my freakin’ day. Yes to all those things about her voice and phrasing and the band and all that but I’m just so made up to see her back on stage and being there. I’d love to hope there’s more to come

  • @robmacdonald6932
    @robmacdonald6932 Před rokem +11

    I never expected to hear her perform again, let alone sound this good.

  • @28105wsking
    @28105wsking Před rokem +4

    Love to you, Joni! You gave so much beauty to my life. Thank you so much.

  • @glennkennedy441
    @glennkennedy441 Před rokem +13

    I'm absolutely covered with goosebumps !!!!!! Thanks for posting !!

  • @haroldcinquigranno6331
    @haroldcinquigranno6331 Před rokem +2

    fabulous!!!!!!!!!

  • @davidarnett964
    @davidarnett964 Před rokem +1

    Inspired post--thanks for making my Sunday.

  • @bryantaulbee2689
    @bryantaulbee2689 Před rokem +3

    OMG. Joni sounds fabulous.

  • @kevinhall3265
    @kevinhall3265 Před rokem +4

    Extraordinary - thank you Sam - see you at the Jam !

  • @triptoyourheart
    @triptoyourheart Před rokem +10

    She sounds fantastic.

  • @bei1016
    @bei1016 Před rokem +4

    Amazing Sam, Thanks So Much.

  • @lezlieely2961
    @lezlieely2961 Před rokem +6

    Wow...she sounds great! Joni's back!!

  • @singasong718
    @singasong718 Před rokem +6

    How absolutely wonderful!!!! Never thought I’d hear Joni sing again. Hurray!!!

  • @bowiekt
    @bowiekt Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your post, she is a powerful wonder, and i love your emmm. Grunts, a true music appreciation sound if ever..
    The solo by the guitarist.. not so much but likely the recording. Rock on Joni ❤

  • @Hopeful62
    @Hopeful62 Před rokem +2

    Wow!!!!! She's still Joni!!! Her voice is still so strong!

  • @drinh.3377
    @drinh.3377 Před rokem +5

    OMG thank you for sharing this. Joni Mitchell we love you 😘 this is AMAZING.

  • @maryellenzander2203
    @maryellenzander2203 Před rokem +6

    She is better than ever!

  • @MargueriteMontes
    @MargueriteMontes Před rokem +6

    Great share. May she bless us with her voice for a few more years. Love you Joni.

  • @liliamaramello3008
    @liliamaramello3008 Před rokem +1

    Divine. Inspirational.

  • @deanbarkanic1436
    @deanbarkanic1436 Před rokem +4

    Just the thought of a new album from Joni Mitchell is extremely exciting! It's sure to be an instant classic, so please let it be so. Come on, Joni!

  • @Vincent50
    @Vincent50 Před rokem +1

    Wow she sounds so good.

  • @pattygallagher6824
    @pattygallagher6824 Před rokem +4

    I'm sobbing with joy. Thank you so very much.

  • @craigreid7178
    @craigreid7178 Před rokem +1

    WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!

  • @stephanedeaugustinis3350

    Cette femme! Mon artiste préférée une GRANDE DAME ! Thank for the video !!

  • @HelenBotman
    @HelenBotman Před rokem +4

    Oooh, what a moment for the phone to die... haha... This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @rebekahcuriel-alessi2239

    This is just right.

  • @jackwilkie-jans2904
    @jackwilkie-jans2904 Před rokem +1

    She's a vibe ❤

  • @jeanbartrum2773
    @jeanbartrum2773 Před rokem +4

    Joni giving goosebumps as she always has xxx love you so much thank you.

  • @P.Galore
    @P.Galore Před rokem +1

    How wonderful to see her remarkable recovery. Joni is legend.

  • @chonddak
    @chonddak Před rokem +1

    Good for her!!!

  • @lucylou5766
    @lucylou5766 Před rokem +3

    Unbelievable and yet, here she is! Wow, what a treat! Today, I also watched a conversation conducted by the Librarian of Congress with Joni, part of the celebrations of the awarding of the Gershwin Prize to her. It would seem this special concert is to be broadcast on PBS on 31 March. I hope it will make it to YT, so this Aussie can enjoy it too. So much love for her and her friends who have made this happen. She deserves every accolade.

  • @ToddBurge
    @ToddBurge Před rokem +2

    Wow. Her voice is a lot stronger than Newport. Thanks for posting!

  • @jimwilson5148
    @jimwilson5148 Před rokem

    This may possibly be the most beautiful thing I've ever heard