a beautiful version of this classic song sung and I mean sung by a very beautiful angel...brings a lump to me everytime I hear her singing....very rare these days...
Hayley seems glad that she doesn't know what love is. To me it makes the song more interesting. She doesn't want to know what love really is. Maybe she is saying love is nothing but fantasy anyway.
HEY! I have a very talented lil’ sis’ that just made her 1st cover: ABBIE D. PORCELAIN HEART. She was born premature & the docs thought she’d die but she made it. She’s struggled learning 2 walk & w/ many other things but we’re not here 2 complain. Her dream is 2 help kids W/ problems like hers. She truly is & wants 2 raise the $ 2 do this thru music. All we ask is that u have a heart & help us by watching it! THANKS! P.S. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it ;)
i completely agree ..i listened to this song seven times in a row already.....theres a little girl her name is ANNA PERRY ,she dances ballet to this song and its soooo uplifting ...watch it on you tube
@wilkobangs that dude holding the umbrella/door? that would be me. " ahhhh,so,your,ahhh, just going to go huh?can I like call you or somthing?,walk you home?,mow your lawn?, carry your piano?..."
I really dont like this remake, I love the one my Jonie Mitchell ten times better, just because she makes this one seem all happy go lucky, where as the original sounded deeper, more meaningful.
I like the original better - although Hayley has a better voice, (amazing and eerily perfect) I don't like the way she changed the song, slightly, with the timing
This sweet, young girl can really, really sing. It's a diff rendition to Joni Mitchell's, but still has melancholy to it. Love this version of a difficult song to sing. So many have tried and the only palatable version (other than this one) is Joni's Mitchell's.
A lot of people criticize the fact that this version is more upbeat than the original and therefore less realistic. I think Joni Mitchell's version was supposed to be sad because she was older. It seemed like she didn't have very much to look forward to. As for Hayley, she is young and has the rest of her life in front of her, therefore she is rightfully optimistic.
@marine5546 Joni mitchell wrote this in 1967, when she was 24. Hayley Westenra sang it when she was 22. Not 'much older' as you state. Joni re-wrote and performed this circa 2000, much more upbeat. I agree, though, it's far more upbeat than melancholy, which I, too, prefer.
Hmmmm. Everything is perfect, but somehow, I don't believe the sadness in the song. Maybe Hayley's voice is too pure, too angelic, too unbroken. Sadness oozes from the ruptures in ones life, its not pure like crystal.
Hayley always makes me smile she reminds me of what it is to be PURE I wish our country [New Zealand] was still the same, the thing is it's not too late to save it.....
this is a much better version of clouds its slow and dreamy just as the clouds pass by other versions are too staccato they dont portray the lazy feling of clouds as this version does
this pretty much sounds like the judy collins version. i recommend people check that version before giving praise to this. Much more emotional and original
this is a beautiful song but what does it mean at first i thought it was about clouds, then love, and then life what is the point made in this video....can it be all the 3 i thought? i am not "hating" i love this song but what is it about?
@titanicfan10023 It is looking at clouds, love and life, from different ways...from a young person's perspective (rows and flows of angel hair, the dizzy dancing way you feel, feeling proud to say I love you right out loud)...and an older person's perspective (But now they only block the sun, but now it's just another show, but now old friends are acting strange) Hope that helps.
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Im sorry, but her rendition just doesn't work. It's nothing about the sound of her voice, she just doesn't feel it. I don't think she as an artist understands what the song means.
@choloangelo I wasn't judging, I was giving my opinion, and yes I do have the right to criticize as does everyone. Whether she feels it or not doesn't matter, what matters is that I don't feel through her what I feel through Joni.
@codyjunierengineer CRITICIZE, yes .......... BUT NEVER IN PUBLIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and just so you know ,not all "true artists" understand the meaning of the song or whatever they do ..................................... because their purpose is to give meaning to the song by their passion .......... This woman is something to me , Something that was planted in my heart that never wither and she's the reason that I still live ......... that's why I was so angry ...... I'm truly sorry
@codyjunierengineer Hayley;s interpretation may have an impact depending on the viewer (age, gender, life experience, nationality) these are the aspects of cross-cultural communication that says people interpret things depending on their culture. I believe this appeals to young audiences and some "young at heart" because the the style is not as classic as Joni's. Music evolves due to culture and personally, this version shall not be compared to a classic . They are both great actually. :-D
What a great song. Haven't heard of Joni Mitchell rendition yet but I am utterly in love with the soothing voice of Ms Hayley. It calms the spirit and soul..... Another great song .....
I can;t get over this version. Before I went to work out of the country till now that I am back for good, I still listen and sing this song with my own white umbrella (no print) imagining both sides now. :-D
@piddlefish Because she is little known in the United States; in New Zealand she is much better known, but I think they don't watch this specific video there. Share it with friends, twitter, and Facebook. People will spread it.
this is amazing, i just wish she would sing more cover versions, of pop hits, and change the feel, as she did here. I never tire of listening to this song, or her version of it.
Even though I adore Hayley Westenra's voice, I still think that this song seems to be more suitable for a more mature sounding voice. Still, this is nearly the best version out there, second only to Joni Mitchell's!
No one can beat Joni Mitchell's version..it was her song after all, and only she could have interpreted it correctly, but compared to the old school Judy Collins version, I think this is definitely a wonderful revamp!
I do like the lyrical nature of this compared to Mitchel's free-verse, and covering a song like this to bring it back...nothing wrong with that at all.
These words are timeless, and the cycle can bring it to fresh ears.
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Hmmm....perhaps a good voice on something else related to the Smurfs, but this song is a very sincere and rip your heart out expression of years of pain and coming to realize what life is about...and that is...not knowing. This rendition is about as deep as a street puddle. The song should be sung like it's the Meridian Trench. Sorry....too fluffy and too much over annunciation.
@Schlueter1987 The word here is OVER and not enunciation...and it is quite irritating. It makes the song very choppy. For this song...the song is the focus and good botox won't compensate for poor interpretation. ;)
@NinetteNickerson I don't want to belabor this point...but I realize she is a formally educated singer trying to transition into mainstream. She really needs to loosen up. It is as if she is watching every word and trying to perfectly enunciate every word. It makes the performance very stiff and unnatural. I think she certainly has the talent to do something, but if she keeps doing what she is doing...she may only do what she has done.
Figured I would hate this because it wasn't Joni, but it's not bad. She has a similar purity to her voice. Would love to hear her take on The Circle Game or California.
@enfieldchace Absolutely agree with you! Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell are captivating singing this song...but Hayley just steals the show with her rendition! Cheers!
Daughter, daughter, don't you know You're not the first to feel just so But let me say before I go It's worth it anyway. Someday we may all be surprised We'll wake and open up our eyes And then we all will realize The whole world feels this way. We've all been living up side down and turned around with love unfound Until we turn and face the sun Yes, all of us, everyone. (extra verse written by Pete Seeger for Joni Mitchell concert)
Beautiful version. Thanks for uploading!
annie482000 1 week ago
@annie482000 Thanks for sharing this.
It is a good version :)
EXIT91 1 week ago
@EXIT91 I'm more familiar with Joni Mitchell's original and Judy Collins' hit. Have to agree with you, Indy, this version is good.
annie482000 5 days ago
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@EXIT91 I'm more familiar with Joni Mitchell's original and Judy Collins' hit. Have to agree with you, Indy, this version is good.
annie482000 5 days ago
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@EXIT91 I'm more familiar with Joni Mitchell's original and Judy Collins' hit. Have to agree with you, Indy, this version is good.
annie482000 5 days ago
beautiful voice!
1vbadkitty 1 week ago
OMG SHE IS SOOOOO good and has the same first name as me lol
boobaloo1998 2 weeks ago
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Sweet voice!
Master37Ven 2 weeks ago
An outstanding rendition of the original Joni Mitchell version. I am not sure which I think is better, so I play them both all the time!
soundsol7 3 weeks ago
a beautiful version of this classic song sung and I mean sung by a very beautiful angel...brings a lump to me everytime I hear her singing....very rare these days...
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Hayley was a very pretty girl when she recorded this but now she is a stuning woman with a voice to match!
Stallion1964 1 month ago
Hayley seems glad that she doesn't know what love is. To me it makes the song more interesting. She doesn't want to know what love really is. Maybe she is saying love is nothing but fantasy anyway.
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Love this video. She's so talented :)
HEY! I have a very talented lil’ sis’ that just made her 1st cover: ABBIE D. PORCELAIN HEART. She was born premature & the docs thought she’d die but she made it. She’s struggled learning 2 walk & w/ many other things but we’re not here 2 complain. Her dream is 2 help kids W/ problems like hers. She truly is & wants 2 raise the $ 2 do this thru music. All we ask is that u have a heart & help us by watching it! THANKS! P.S. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it ;)
karenceltic 2 months ago
amazing, i love this so much
PoppyFrances 2 months ago
Who's Joni Mitchell?
oswipee 2 months ago
@oswipee An amazing woman and artist! Sang some of the most amazing songs!
beckibooplovexx 2 months ago
@oswipee try google!
davidpigott100 3 weeks ago
Wish this music video was on the U.S. iTunes, but it's only on the U.K. :(
Amazing song though, and an amazing woman. Keep it up Hayley!
bamahornplayer 3 months ago
i completely agree ..i listened to this song seven times in a row already.....theres a little girl her name is ANNA PERRY ,she dances ballet to this song and its soooo uplifting ...watch it on you tube
flowerbomb6000 3 months ago
Voice of an angel. This the best rendition since Joni Mitchell
res57 3 months ago
Lovely, lovely rendition of the song sung with such a great voice conveying warmth that keeps you wanting more.
yeobansoon 3 months ago
She is very lovely. We don't seem too have singers here in the States with this mutch class. Shev is truley a world treasure. V.
vaccumme 3 months ago 3
I really need to stop hitting replay. It's just so lovely.
unlikely44 3 months ago 2
I absolutely love her. Her higher raange is absolutely amazing. I've never heard one that high before!! Love you Hayley!
supersmiles45 3 months ago
@supersmiles45 Yeah, it's nice to hear this song in Hayley's voice. =) She's a wonderful talent. <3 <3
Evabelle1991 3 months ago
Great voice!
DGBuckwitz 3 months ago
what a lovely video hayley! Gianluca Paganelli would be a fantastic singer to do a duet with. He's the most gorgeous man!!
GianlucaPaganelliFan 3 months ago
from judas GAGA to angel Hayley. best of both worlds.
guwapitomagnifico 4 months ago
Watching Hayley with Gaga staring at me seems almost sacrilegious...
spike284 4 months ago in playlist spike284's favorites 2
beautiful and voice of a angel
mikeyy350 4 months ago
Love this!!! :)
TheAdenleigh 4 months ago
@wilkobangs that dude holding the umbrella/door? that would be me. " ahhhh,so,your,ahhh, just going to go huh?can I like call you or somthing?,walk you home?,mow your lawn?, carry your piano?..."
TheKraitman 4 months ago
I really dont like this remake, I love the one my Jonie Mitchell ten times better, just because she makes this one seem all happy go lucky, where as the original sounded deeper, more meaningful.
LaStregaGrigria 4 months ago
Hi,
I'm a big Hayley Westenra. I love her "Pie Jesus" interpretation. Thanks for uploading of this video.
Grig
blogcristilulu 4 months ago
прекрасный голос, прекрасное светлое лицо, слушаешь и расслабляешься,
парочка минут счастья для грустной славянской души. Спасибо.
MrJcobson 4 months ago
Beautiful! This gal gives Judy Collins a run for her money!
hrdknox2000 4 months ago
Too saccharine sweet for me. I love Joni...
megarillo 4 months ago
I like the original better - although Hayley has a better voice, (amazing and eerily perfect) I don't like the way she changed the song, slightly, with the timing
11000001100000 4 months ago
this is much better than lady gaga
BloodyMoffin 4 months ago 3
simply beautiful.....
xiejianfa 4 months ago
This sweet, young girl can really, really sing. It's a diff rendition to Joni Mitchell's, but still has melancholy to it. Love this version of a difficult song to sing. So many have tried and the only palatable version (other than this one) is Joni's Mitchell's.
irishthruandthru 5 months ago
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Bad version. It's time for Haley to sing an original song.
brotherjohn25 5 months ago
A lot of people criticize the fact that this version is more upbeat than the original and therefore less realistic. I think Joni Mitchell's version was supposed to be sad because she was older. It seemed like she didn't have very much to look forward to. As for Hayley, she is young and has the rest of her life in front of her, therefore she is rightfully optimistic.
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@marine5546 To be honest Joni Mitchell was only 26 when she wrote this song. That isn't old by any definition.
Amadeus1066 3 months ago
@marine5546 Joni mitchell wrote this in 1967, when she was 24. Hayley Westenra sang it when she was 22. Not 'much older' as you state. Joni re-wrote and performed this circa 2000, much more upbeat. I agree, though, it's far more upbeat than melancholy, which I, too, prefer.
irishthruandthru 2 months ago
@irishthruandthru I was unaware of that. I only saw Joni's performance when she was much older. I think Joni's voice has always sounded quite mature.
marine5546 2 months ago
Hayley was 17 when this was recorded. (Recorded at the start of 2005)
Johnboydownunder 2 months ago
@marine5546
The song is all about nostalgia and melancholy reminiscing, the song, not Joni's version.
Hayley has managed to extract everything that made this a great song and replace it with pop banality. Bland, deeply bland and pointless.
TheCelticChimp 6 days ago
Great cover of a great song.
Tsunaphoenix3 5 months ago
Hmmmm. Everything is perfect, but somehow, I don't believe the sadness in the song. Maybe Hayley's voice is too pure, too angelic, too unbroken. Sadness oozes from the ruptures in ones life, its not pure like crystal.
smorri10 5 months ago
ten dislikes, they prefer bollywood music
balotpenoy111 5 months ago
Delightful :)
MonochromeLoco 5 months ago
is anyone else really creeped out by Gaga's scary face peering out from the left of the video? xD
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Hayley always makes me smile she reminds me of what it is to be PURE I wish our country [New Zealand] was still the same, the thing is it's not too late to save it.....
badn1ss 6 months ago
Her voice is just as beautiful as she is.
kullprit 6 months ago
this is a much better version of clouds its slow and dreamy just as the clouds pass by other versions are too staccato they dont portray the lazy feling of clouds as this version does
schoonerman54 6 months ago
Wow didn't know she could sing a Joni Mitchell Song even though this song 42 years ago.
Real voice of an angel
dominickangwp 6 months ago
this pretty much sounds like the judy collins version. i recommend people check that version before giving praise to this. Much more emotional and original
Vajilante 6 months ago
@Vajilante Eh her version is more like a pop song...I prefer the slow melodic feel of this one.
JordanKerk99 6 months ago
You can sing young lady. Your voice is beautiful and make the music come alive and strong. Thank you.
coyotestory 6 months ago
this is a beautiful song but what does it mean at first i thought it was about clouds, then love, and then life what is the point made in this video....can it be all the 3 i thought? i am not "hating" i love this song but what is it about?
titanicfan10023 6 months ago in playlist English songs
@titanicfan10023 It is looking at clouds, love and life, from different ways...from a young person's perspective (rows and flows of angel hair, the dizzy dancing way you feel, feeling proud to say I love you right out loud)...and an older person's perspective (But now they only block the sun, but now it's just another show, but now old friends are acting strange) Hope that helps.
JordanKerk99 6 months ago
@JordanKerk99 ohhh ok i get it now haha thanks! :)
titanicfan10023 6 months ago
@titanicfan10023 To me it is about growing up.
leoseries57 6 months ago
@leoseries57 ohh thats truuee too lol
titanicfan10023 6 months ago
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Im sorry, but her rendition just doesn't work. It's nothing about the sound of her voice, she just doesn't feel it. I don't think she as an artist understands what the song means.
codyjunierengineer 6 months ago
@codyjunierengineer JUDGE NOT !!!!! HAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO CRITICIZE ?!?!?!?!?! NOR HAVE YOU THE MIND OF HER TO KNOW THAT SHE DOES NOT FEEL IT ?!?!?!?
choloangelo 6 months ago
@choloangelo I wasn't judging, I was giving my opinion, and yes I do have the right to criticize as does everyone. Whether she feels it or not doesn't matter, what matters is that I don't feel through her what I feel through Joni.
codyjunierengineer 6 months ago
@codyjunierengineer CRITICIZE, yes .......... BUT NEVER IN PUBLIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and just so you know ,not all "true artists" understand the meaning of the song or whatever they do ..................................... because their purpose is to give meaning to the song by their passion .......... This woman is something to me , Something that was planted in my heart that never wither and she's the reason that I still live ......... that's why I was so angry ...... I'm truly sorry
choloangelo 6 months ago
@codyjunierengineer Hayley;s interpretation may have an impact depending on the viewer (age, gender, life experience, nationality) these are the aspects of cross-cultural communication that says people interpret things depending on their culture. I believe this appeals to young audiences and some "young at heart" because the the style is not as classic as Joni's. Music evolves due to culture and personally, this version shall not be compared to a classic . They are both great actually. :-D
pocayama2 6 months ago 2
What a great song. Haven't heard of Joni Mitchell rendition yet but I am utterly in love with the soothing voice of Ms Hayley. It calms the spirit and soul..... Another great song .....
oxide333 6 months ago
Beautiful! I'm singing this too!
missEvaMarie58 6 months ago
Beautiful. Pure and delivered perfectly
paulfoxonline 6 months ago
I can;t get over this version. Before I went to work out of the country till now that I am back for good, I still listen and sing this song with my own white umbrella (no print) imagining both sides now. :-D
pocayama2 6 months ago
i love you angel!!
12375lovely 6 months ago
cara sky, tieniti pure i tuoi canali di merda, ma almeno potivi lasciarci il 711? siete delle caccole.
TheSantoas 7 months ago
very well played...like the low-key approach. She gets the song and doesn't try to shatter glass to prove a point.
billsdubious 7 months ago
Just an ok voice, no Joni
bubbabear7 7 months ago
this girl has a beautiful voice, i hope she never stops singing for the Lord!
elizabeth18306 7 months ago
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JordanKerk99 7 months ago
why does this have only 80,000 hits? it SHOULD be millions!
piddlefish 7 months ago 50
@piddlefish maybe because there aren't that many homosexuals and single women...
mirteoda 4 months ago
@piddlefish Because she is little known in the United States; in New Zealand she is much better known, but I think they don't watch this specific video there. Share it with friends, twitter, and Facebook. People will spread it.
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SoffePoffe 8 months ago
Hm, I´m sorry but I don´t agree with anyone here. I think she totally destroys this amazing song. I don´t see the feeling.
SoffePoffe 8 months ago
Is a voice of an angel !!!
adrianpizzurno 8 months ago
Gosh I love her!
davidsquall351 8 months ago 2
I absolutely love this video. Its amazing!! XD
FallenVIII 8 months ago
this is amazing, i just wish she would sing more cover versions, of pop hits, and change the feel, as she did here. I never tire of listening to this song, or her version of it.
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chonesong 9 months ago
its a good rendition ,but Judy Collins owns this song.
TheKraitman 9 months ago
@wilkobangs Hey, back in Line...Behind ME!!! lol
mocoicup 9 months ago
heavenly voice.
7466309change 9 months ago
How can she understand life at her tender age.
Great singer though :)
GlentoranMark 9 months ago
@GlentoranMark stupid comment
slihfshf 9 months ago in playlist kred
I wonder if she has any Geordie in her. I wonder if she would like some Geordie in her?
FLUSEM666 10 months ago
voice like an angel... mmmm... :) love her voice and her version of this song! :D
MaritCortlynn 10 months ago 2
omg she has the voice of an angel :)
bethanyle67 10 months ago 2
She's the loveliest girl ever and her voice oooh lala
salemwolves 10 months ago 3
quite possibly one of the most wonderful songs ever written - stunning lyrics. What a gift Joni's song is. Not a bad cover either Hayley
67onetreehill 10 months ago
So clean and she is so pretty. God love the Irish:-) Love all her music.
Calvuslamp 11 months ago
@Calvuslamp umm She is from Christchurch, New Zealand ;) But I am sure she has a bit o' Irish in her as we all do :D
dalanor69 10 months ago
I don't like this specific song,all of her other work is way better.
ben401334 11 months ago
Okay soooo Josh Groban and Hayley Westenra should def. do duet. Because they are both so epic it'd be amazing!
codabowsrock 11 months ago 3
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Beautiful voice and beautiful girl!
The best version of "Both Sides Now".
joseluis659 1 year ago
Beautiful voice and beautiful girl!
The best version of "Both Sides Now.
joseluis659 1 year ago 3
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TheGruntHarmonic 1 year ago
why did she let that gorgeous guy gooooooooo????
:((((((((((((((.. i expected a love story at the end of the clip....
any way, a great song for the break i needed to take... busy minded as i am with my country's issues.. viva Egypt <3
nohahaggag 1 year ago 2
Thank God, she isn't Joni Mitchell, because now we can have both!
workonitm8 1 year ago 2
Hayley's a lot of things ... beautiful, talented, angelic even ... but she ain't Joni Mitchell.
Not a half-bad effort, nonetheless.
PiltdownAnon 1 year ago
Beautiful song. She does it justice.
Dianasansansan 1 year ago 2
'she wants me bigtime !'
georgelooney53 1 year ago
Maybe that guy was supposed to be attractive.....I found him extremely creepy. :P
balipsette 1 year ago 5
She should come back to celtic woman............
MrSProtectionSquad 1 year ago
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daviddeturk 1 year ago
Isn't she one of the Celtic singers? Beautiful!
celticlavender 1 year ago
Lovely
kimatoz3 1 year ago
Her voice is so lovely. Everything I see her in all she does is smile, hard for me to think she has an unhappy moment. Lol. She's really wonderful.
apeace90 1 year ago
i love Hayley's voice, she is one of my fave singers
she seems so natural compared to alot of singers
bookloverholic 1 year ago 2
Hayley Westenra, good in any flavor !
workonitm8 1 year ago
I havent heard any other versions but this is so beautiful!! How can you not love her??
she has such an amazing voice!!!
shakkedi 1 year ago 2
she can sing so good and she is so beautiful =]
kingsukkelnoob 1 year ago
Even though I adore Hayley Westenra's voice, I still think that this song seems to be more suitable for a more mature sounding voice. Still, this is nearly the best version out there, second only to Joni Mitchell's!
blinkandstayalive 1 year ago
Amazing!!!!! Hayley is incredible!!
mbojorques 1 year ago 3
She is so pretty.
luvmypet78 1 year ago
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jbl8199 1 year ago
I like the version of lara fabian better, but that's just me
Jessy231 1 year ago
i can't help myself, i'm in love with this girl. she's cute and has a great voice.
jaybrek 1 year ago
Next to Joni the best version I have ever heard. She is amazing!
res57 1 year ago
No one can beat Joni Mitchell's version..it was her song after all, and only she could have interpreted it correctly, but compared to the old school Judy Collins version, I think this is definitely a wonderful revamp!
I do like the lyrical nature of this compared to Mitchel's free-verse, and covering a song like this to bring it back...nothing wrong with that at all.
These words are timeless, and the cycle can bring it to fresh ears.
ilikegeese 1 year ago
She sings this beautifully, but it's not as moving as it is when Joni sings it.
borderingavantgarde 1 year ago
stupid vevo
KoalaBearWarrior 1 year ago
She's got a lovely voice, but it's simply not suited to such a deep piece as this.
Simagreen 1 year ago
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taberkuku 1 year ago
Love to Judy Collins, and Joni Mitchell.....the creators of this all
taberkuku 1 year ago
In my opinion, Haley would sound good singing the phone book.
But what do I know.
I'm just a Haley fan!!!
Creaky1964 1 year ago 2
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Hmmm....perhaps a good voice on something else related to the Smurfs, but this song is a very sincere and rip your heart out expression of years of pain and coming to realize what life is about...and that is...not knowing. This rendition is about as deep as a street puddle. The song should be sung like it's the Meridian Trench. Sorry....too fluffy and too much over annunciation.
NinetteNickerson 1 year ago
@NinetteNickerson what you call over ENUNCIATION is just proper singing.
Schlueter1987 1 year ago
@Schlueter1987 The word here is OVER and not enunciation...and it is quite irritating. It makes the song very choppy. For this song...the song is the focus and good botox won't compensate for poor interpretation. ;)
NinetteNickerson 1 year ago
@NinetteNickerson I don't want to belabor this point...but I realize she is a formally educated singer trying to transition into mainstream. She really needs to loosen up. It is as if she is watching every word and trying to perfectly enunciate every word. It makes the performance very stiff and unnatural. I think she certainly has the talent to do something, but if she keeps doing what she is doing...she may only do what she has done.
NinetteNickerson 1 year ago
Why does she have a light bulb in the top of her umbrella?
smickyman 1 year ago
Would love to see Haley acting/singing in a costume drama, such as something by Austen, or the Tudors if they ever do a series beyond Henry 8th.
pstnjusa 1 year ago
Figured I would hate this because it wasn't Joni, but it's not bad. She has a similar purity to her voice. Would love to hear her take on The Circle Game or California.
duhbell 1 year ago
I love this song and the lyrics. :)
bluesystemfan1 1 year ago
love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Iluvcelticwoman12 1 year ago
She's lovely. Well done New Zealand, got yourselves a gorgous, beautiful gem there. Beautiful to listen to, her voice sends you to another world.
markirish37 1 year ago 4
Yeah I agree. I love Joni Mitchell but Hayley really does justice to the song :).
azurixa 1 year ago 4
As I am a huge fan of Joni Mitchell's version of this classic, I must admit I am an even BIGGER fan of Miss Westenra's version! Way to go!
dalanor69 1 year ago 65
@dalanor69 Joni Mitchell's "version?" She WROTE the song! However, I like Hayley's cover better than the original, as well.
TheMPOEye 1 year ago
@dalanor69 I have always been a fan of Judy Collins version but like you Hayley's version eclipses that one.
enfieldchace 8 months ago 2
@enfieldchace Absolutely agree with you! Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell are captivating singing this song...but Hayley just steals the show with her rendition! Cheers!
dalanor69 8 months ago 2
the voice of a angel...and not bad to look @
MrBravo222 2 years ago 50
@MrBravo222 Darn straight she's good to look at!
TheMPOEye 1 year ago
I'm probably going to get flamed for this, but I like this version better than the one at the Olympics opening ceremony!
FLYfr33 2 years ago
mroe people should listen to this song its so beautiful
nature0816 2 years ago
TheodoreAngelos 2 years ago 5
Nice....
azurixa 1 year ago
Beautiful!
et252784 2 years ago 4