Both Sides Now

[kimhautramy]

Beautiful voice and the song, too!!!

Thanks for sharing the video clip.

KH

[dods2002]

Wasn't life so different back then, hasen't life changed in the last 25-30 years!

[rubenvanhouten]

@renger29 En er zitten een paar storende foutjes in. Maar bedankt voor de moeite.

[rubenvanhouten]

This is better than Joni Mitchel's own interpretation. I'am sure she thinks o too.

[renger29]

Is deze vertaling voor de 'doven'?? In Nederland kan haast iedereen Engels verstaan !

[stanibol]

Excellent.



[ghodium]

thank you joni for writing this and thank you roger for if i was in hospital with the pins and needles and pipes pretending it's worth hanging in for i'd have to die to your vocal of this song

[BoogabooMusic]

I wish I could play guitar with the emotion he "sings" with, and write songs as awesome as this. I feel honored to be an apprentice, learning from the masters

[rastafarievers]

First heard this off one one of my Nan's albums in the early 80's an have loved it since then and prefer RW's version. Terrific.

[itzapopocatepetl]

I've been listening to him for 40+ years, and I never get tired of his wonderful ballads.

[niflap]

Nightmare creatures on the prowl, the full moon light the chilling howl! The flasking fangs the savage growl, I've looked at wolves that way. But now I'm told they don't come near, they run away they hide in fear. They'd rather pre/ay on elk & deer. I looked at wolves that way. I looked at wolves from both sides now, from shy to bold but still somehow, it's wolf illusions I recall, I really don't know wolves at all.

[electricmick357]

@niflap I just sat at my computer and sang your verse out loud and it fir perfectly....I love it!! Thanks so much for your creativity.

[Marliejj]

Ik hou van dit nummer

[dannys2222]

WHAT A GORGEOUS RICH TONE HE HAS!!!! GREAT VOICE!!!! SOFT SWEET AND STRONG!!!!!! LOVELY!!!!!!!!

[TheAmenyxify]

Wow! Más allá de lo fantástico ... un espectáculo hermoso y terrible ... sólo me conmovió tan profundamente .... les encanta !.... Gracias por subir. ~ Descansar su alma en paz ~

[sasher]

I love this song so much..........................­.........Joni Mitchel sings it good as she would with it being her song but in my opinion this version is brilliant

[RachaelBieber]

he should have gone to specsavers

[Smiley959]

@RachaelBieber Words fail me. Lets see if Justin's still on here in 20 years.

[denniss265]

I guess I'm "old people". This song is so true.  Lovely song.

[Cornampoo]

Mooie vertaling. Prachtig lied.

[pep103]

What a great great version of this song.I like listening to this song after a ruff day.It really puts me at ease.A glass or two of wine,good music, and good friends. Thanks!!!

[rastafarievers]

My favourite version of this song. Roger's voice is warm, rich and sincere. Think he sings some incorrect lyrics here though!

Thanks for posting this wonderful song.

[JasonRadley]

Roger Whittaker is a big cult. I said CULT.

[brigsgtmajor]

to peggy986 I dont know what happened but you touched my heart. I said a prayer for you and yours. I will think of you time to time mr bojangles 25

[saikoza1]

Joni wrote an amazing song, and she sings it fantastically. However, it seems it was written for Mr Whittaker - the combination of an amazing song, with a unique yet simple voice - moves the human spirit beyond words.

[michaels7]

I am curious where this great version was performed given that the artist suggests the author is just a bit north. Mr. Whittaker received important health care in my home town, Markdale, Ontario. He donated generously to the hospital of my birth afterwards. Boy, he sings this song beautifully.

[wdgarraway]

@michaels7 There is a live DVD of Roger from Edmonton and Joni was born in Saskatchewan. So my guess is this is the Edmonton concert and when he says not to far away he doesn't necessarily mean north.

[msawbe]

He's doing it Judy Collins style' which was a big hit record for Judy. Joni's early recorded version with just her and her guitar didn't get much airplay' but I have to say that her more recent 2000 version is the best one I've heard.

[taosimplicity]

This is pure and beautiful. It's a shame that he's almost forgotten in this country. I'd like to hear him sing Bonnie Jean and America the beautiful.

[yerke16]

wonderfull!!!

[Nucc3]

Beautiful songs with a soothing voice.

[lindaranloev]

Wonderfull voice!!

[looxgood]

RW sings like as if he is telling a story...awesome, and thank you for posting.

[inaz1992]

At the Vancouver 2010 OlympicOpening Ceremony, the Both Sides Now performance was interrupted by the commercial breaks. It really spoilt millions of viewers' mood, including me!!!!

[waltertan60]

i never get tired of listening to RW's song. this one is just so lovely.

[ECTBWHO]

: )

[gelagsolis]

Oops he made a mistake. Should be "Tears and fears and feeling proud" instead of "Moons and Junes and feeling proud."

[ryecroft57]

A beautiful rendition, second only to Frank Sinatra's on his CYCLES LP. People often associate this song with woman singers (Mitchell and Collins), but Roger and Frank make it a man's song as well, especially for middle-aged men who have experienced what the song describes.

[YT102008]

ryecroft57: Maybe it's associate with woman singers because Joni Mitchell wrote it, and Judy Colllins who first record it in 1968 got a Grammy for it. BTW Frank also recorded it in 1968. But you may be right about the "middle-aged men" part. Joni wrote it based on the novel "Henderson The Rain King". It's about an unfulfilled "middle-aged" man looking for spiritual contentment.

[ryecroft57]

You're right, YT. And while I like Mitchell's and Collins' versions, I love Sinatra's and Whittaker's because the song is written fromthe perspective of a middle-aged man (like how men wrote "The Night They Drove Ol' Dixie Down," but it carries more weight and pathos when a woman sings it). I did not know what inspired the song, so appreciated learning that. Saul Bellow is a favorite author (Herzog, Mr. Sammler's Planet), but Henderson has thus far evaded my nightstand. Thanks again, YT! --Gary

[stevevandien]

RW is a fine singer with a lovely voice. I've heard him with pleasure since his recording of "The Last Farewell" was released in the US some 35 years ago. But for me, "Both Sides Now" is most moving with minimal accompaniment. Compare, for example, Judy Collins' recording and Joni Mitchell's performance of her great song on "The Johnny Cash Show" circa 1969-70. Mitchell's performances are on YouTube and I'm 99 percent sure that Collins' is.

[562284952]

I've always liked Roger Whittaker. I can discern something honest and genuine in his voice. I also like Bob Dylan. No two artists could have styles that are of greater contrast. But one thing they have in common. They both have an honest voice.

[melsiwe333]

Awsome to be honest! I like this one espcially!

[waltertan60]

i really love this song and singer.

[peggy986]

Rest in peace Elaine. 619/34- 09/24/09

I know you loved RW so much. I listened to a few for you this am . As I was always honest with you I have to say this is the only one I could stomach. I love you and I will take care of Sean, I promise you.

[henry707]

Nice tribute Peggy - you take care of yourself. God bless xxx

[peggy986]

Henry that was very very kind of you to say.

[peggy986]

Thank you

[JODIMAR45]

This guy can sing!!

[niflap]

A girl from my 8th grade wrote a song to this tune & our choir sang it on the last day of school. Its chorus was "I've looked at school from both sides now, from bad to good but still somehow, it's just the good I think of now. It really wasn't bad at all. Good tribute to this song.

[TheLegendfamily]

I saw some variety or awards show in the 70s where Joni & Roger did this as a duet. I'd like to be able to track that video down.

[layka1962]

Gewoon Prachtig,

[Banito22]

Há muito que ouço Roger Whitaker. Gosto da sua voz e de muitas das suas canções. Esta é uma delas. Também gosto da versão desta canção de Engelbert Humperdink e de Frank Sinatra

[mozdickson]

sim concordo irmao

[raysazon]

Great music form a great singer. The lyrics echo truths about life and reality ...

Raysazon 41

[CapeTownCalling]

This is a classic and one of my all time favourites.Originally penned by Joni Mitchell in 1967, it became a world wide hit for Judy Collins in 1968. Covered by so many artists, including the late, great Viola Wills, who recorded a stunning disco version. Paul Young (wherever I lay my hat) also recorded his super slow interpretation. Roger Whittaker's version is one of my favourites.Listen out for his mix up of the words in the final verse ....

[cat4uhere]

The greatest testimony to a singers talent is when their music is sung generations later (classics).  That is true, with songs and singers. This man is a classic, a legend and his music will remain for many, many years to come. Class and talent never die, and are always appreciated.

[niflap]

I wrote a 2 verse parody to this song.."Nightmare creatures on the prowl. The full moon glow the chilling howl! The flashing fangs, the savage growl! I've looked at wolves that way. But now I'm told they don't come near. They run away thet hide in fear. They'd rather pr(a/y)...on elk & deer ! I've looked at wolves that way! (chorus)...

[breakaway1986]

ah, i know this song.. covered by angelo kelly in 2004 on many concerts.. reminds me on so many wonderful moments.. wow! love it!

<3

[stevesurfing2002]

i've known some 20 year olds that know a lot of shit. look at miss california. never underestimate someone because of their age. you could be a 40 year old idiot.

[perkin158]

I'm 21 and have been listening to this legend since I was little thanks to my grandparents. A powerful singer.

[134being]

I am Life itself Here and Now is the only state of life it is eternity Be and there is the end of all suffering try it and see I want you to feel real love for ever and ever which is NOW!

[atp1962]

Roger Whittaker is great, he has such a strong voice, that colors his notes. I was into Rock in the 60 and 70s but I listened to Roger, he was that good and from what I see he still is

[134being]

Exellent lyrics she is enlightened!

[princessAruzia]

Nice version!

This is sooo funny with the Dutch subtitels! From which channel was it recorded?

I think one word is actually translated wrong, kinda funny. When the lyrics are "dreams and schemes and circuscrowds" schemes is translated as "schema's" in Dutch. This just means the mathematical scheme, while I think the meaning should be more like "(devious) plans" which could be translated with "plannen"

But apart from that I think the translater did very well.

[dotjedutsje]

It's from the DVD All of my Live, and i translated it myself, and your right

[suzi4skye]

this guy has the best voice....he stays in tune and can carry asong like velvet.....how can anyone say he can't sing????

[ninibebetini]

rw i have been in love with you for sooooo long

[mastersquirrel77]

okay, lets be honest, this guy, Can't sing, and I can't imagine anyone taking these guy seriously, really

[fightforfreedom27]

That's interesting, becuase I've been listening to Roger for many years now, and I think he's a great singer (just my opinion)

[tigerdiscos]

I have to agree - RW is fab ! this song just doesnt show of his vocal talent the best. My favourite of his songs is Mon Payes Bleu (i think thats the right spelling)

[johnlv12]

he must be popular because of his looks and dancing ability, clothes and hot backup dancers.

[countryfan5]

I agree with "fightforfreedom27"

[j1o2h3n4n5y]

Your 20 years old. You don't know shit!

[jackdav34]

One of the greatest songs ever; I liked Judy Collins' version as well.

[roanah210]

OMG! I really love all his songs! my friends laughs at me coz they said it's for old people songs...lol they just don't know what they missed!

[rjmd49]

@roanah210

you are right, my dear! song like this is for all generation, if you really love music, add this to your favs.......

[pomincanada]

@roanah210

Let your friends laugh. I wonder if what passes for music in THEIR opinions will still be played and loved in 40 years time.

I'm just pleased to be in a position to have heard this stuff first time round, so not only I get to listen to great music; I also have associated great memories of my childhood.

[Drwhodunnit1973]

@roanah210

In point of fact, his songs are for awesome people. Thanks for being awesome too.

[johnhere36]

@roanah210

I totally agree !!! hold on ;)

[sym62rsi]

Soooooo Coooool and yet

Soooooo Warmmmm.

[wonderfulhuman161]

Great idea!! I will have it played at my funeral as well!! :D

[modoc63]

I think Roger sings this song better than anyone! I am going to have it played at my funeral. I also really like his version of BORN FREE .

[leonpashley]

i've just listened to this song for the first time in 18 years!!!!!! i was layed in bed last night just remembering my grand parents, and how i used to listen to this song on there record player with the earphones on. i didn't get chance to say goodbye to my nan and grandad and i loved them dearly so i'm saying goodbye to them now and if they can hear me or see this then i love them very much and evey song i play on my guitar is dedicated to them! xxxx

[lighthouseofhope555]

I absolutely love Roger Whittaker. His voice is so mellow and beautiful to listen to. He ranks in my top 10 solo singers of all time: 1)Elvis Presley; 2)Roger Whittaker; 3)Roy Orbison; 4)Johnny Cash; 5)Glen Campbell; 6)Olivia Newton-John; 7)Neil Diamond; 8)Bobby Darin; 9)Bobby Goldsboro; 10)Barbra Streisand

[Hackel39]

Roger Whitakers english songs was so much better as these in the german language.

One of the best voices of the last 50 years !

Dank U wel, grazie, thank you, and merci slugaool.

[sidensvans54]

Just Fantastic..Love and peace:)

[bong2705]

i really love the way u sing...you are great.

[Comicvajra]

That guy had golden pipes - I don't know of a singer with a better voice.

[Barnatopark]

I love this man's singing and his whistling. Does anyone have him whistling the Elizabeth Serenade song. It used to be on youtube and it was taken off. He does it beautifully.

[ergos645]

Great video of a talented man, thanks a lot for posting such a gem!

[malaurabenitez]

te amamos Roger!!!! Argentina

[jmulcahy7]

What year was this video??  My guess is early 1980s

[wonderfulhuman161]

This is really good- try "new world in the morning" too. It is excellent. Awesome talent.

[ingalook]

One word: Class

If anyone has a live version of "The Last Farewell" please post

[pitcalco]

The song has some of the most clever lyrics of any song I have heard.

[czarinaanya]

What an incredibly perfect voice

Roger Whittaker and Karen Carpenter.. the most BEAUTIFUL male and female voices to ever exist, bar none.

Something about this man's voice given me chills my whole life.. it's like.. supernatural..

Great song.. Good video!!

Interesting to hear his speaking voice, with his accent.. really interesting LOL..

[slippery544]

a wonderful singer whom my mum listen to often she pasted away Im sure she still hears him sing , bless you mum love your son............

[duane54321]

What a beautiful voice the man was given.

[josparkes]

I do so agree with you so lovely, and so natural, but gives you goose pimples !

I think his South African accent gives his voice a lovely tone and sound too.

Jo S

Norfolk

7/6/2008

[cjwaywell]

This is the best ever version of this song in my opinion.

[Zepster77]

I love how you included the Dutch language subtitles. Ik moet mijn Nederlands verbeteren. Hartelijk dank!

[cjwaywell]

I like this when sung by Roger and 2nd Best is by Dolly but I'm not keen on the Joni Michell version.

[ORBSTEWBALL]

Personnaly,I am bit biased to Judy Collins rendition myself,but Roger does indeed do a brilliant rendition himself. I enjoy Joni's singer-songwriter version because it is just her and guitar in dropped D tuning. Anyway,one can't go wrong with this song...no matter who sings it...well,I do take one exception to that rule with Nana Mouskouri's version.

Peace,

Stewball

[odin5050]

Roger,authentischer Sänger mit viel Herz.

Seine Musik begleitet mich seit meiner Jugend.Erinnerungen pur.Danke slugaool.

[fernanton]

Very beautiful song in the interpretation of a great singer. Also very nice is the version by Judy Collins