Judgement of the Moon and Stars

[dianeddriscoll21]

Perhaps her best and that's speaking volumes.

[jackhillty]

conceal

[babyybriit]

This is one of the first Joni Mitchell songs I heard. From then on I wrote poetry.

[jackhillty1]

so glad you made this. thanks.

[aMUSEher]

joni is genius. 

[Yumiagi]

so beautiful...

[1smokie1]

Joni wrote and sang an amazing number of gems. IMHO, this one shines at the top of her mountain of work. Perfect combination of words, vocal and piano. A complete and moving statement of her approach to her art - and Ludwig's, too.

[Nezmundo00]

Beautiful. Thanks for uploading.

[svrex]

This is so beautiful, if only could have written one song that even touches this, if only could have had the support and encouragement to do so, if only I was ever in love deeply, if only that love had been returned, if only we hadn't grown up so much, if only.........before I die........I will keep trying.

[craigaa52]

Thanks so much for a great video. It makes me happy that there are others who love this song and Joni as much as I do. "Song For Sharon" is another of my favorites.

[windrose777]

Beautiful, thank you very much!

[1smokie1]

Joni has written so much great poetry and music over the decades - can it possibly be decades? This one has always hit me right in the heart, soul and mind. It really sounded incredible played over my old Nova's stereo on the cannibis ride back to Ft. Lewis from a C,S,N & Y concert - 1974 in Seattle.

[3rdusername]

my absolute favorite song of Joni's

[jessatilley]

beautifully illustrated, lovely song, thanks to Michael for the sare:)

[LillyC68]

Great song and video! Thanks reliablebow for the share!

Lilly

[nllleonard]

Like a dear and beloved old friend, too long away, this one. No surprises.... only always great wonder and joy at meeting again!...

"You gotta spread your light like blazes all across the sky~~~ " 

"The gift goes on.".....

Yes!!! THank you Michael!

~NAncy

[reliablebow]

love the picture at 2:40...excellent vid...and the singerandthesong

[lancitos]

This is when Joni was experimenting with

orchestral works, and would soon lead her to

"Court and Spark" one of the most perfect pop

albums ever made.

This song is so emotional ,and Joni's

delivery just conveys that feeling. Perfection.

[occiaballa]

This song leaves me speechless

[brentglg]

Go wiki and read a short bio of Ludwig van Beethoven - hint: it is said that as he lay on his deathbed his last earthly act was to "shake his fist at lightning" - enjoy.

[brentglg]

I heard this song as a young guy on a day like this - cool & crisp - almost forty years ago - I loved the song then and I love it know with whatever better understanding & passion that time has granted me.

I once had a 3 second opportunity to tell Ms. Mitchell that this was my favorite of hers - it was so crowded & loud that I couldn't really hear her answer. \

I'm not sure any treatment of this sort can do this song justice, but this is a credible and valiant attempt.

[straygirl1]

Neat story. It's hard to think of Joni having performed that forty years ago. I am still not certain what this song meant for her. It has great meaning to me just because it was created as such.

[jackhillty]

conceal

[straygirl1]

A favorite of mine. I have always thought that she was writing about herself here (and still do). Thank you for posting.

[ghanick]

One of Joni's best.....gorgeous!

[PrickLivingston5]

Haven't heard this song in a long time... beautiful. Thank you for posting!

[1smokie1]

This song lifted me up the first time I heard it in early 1971 and it never let me (back) down. Joni is one of the voices of my generation which will be heard until the end of time.

[howelldrake]

As beautiful as I will always hold this song as being, and as touched by this treatment is, sometimes I think that the louder you yell about one's tiring of the silent night, the more silent it becomes.

[michaelstouch123]

good insight.she is truely the "Lady Of the Lake".......talent,grace and effortless beauty.............she is my moon.

[ytclif2s]

For The Roses is one of my top fave Joni albums.

Never thought I could enjoy such a piano-oriented

release til I heard this one.

[trailgrrl06]

Thank you! Thank you! I am blown away when I see that someone else has such a deep appreciation for Joni.

One of my all time songs. This was absolutely beautiful! Saved for sure. And will pass along to my Joni friends.

[globetrotterking]

It's really nice and yeah very Joni Mitchell!

[sjeanmacleod]

Thi song...wow...this song. The chord progression and Joni's voice make me weak...brilliant.

[hotxboxin]

Very nice!! thank you...judy

[michaelstouch123]

it's Joni