Watch Joni Mitchell carry out ‘Each Sides Now’ at LA FireAid profit gig
Joni Mitchell has made a uncommon reside look, taking to the stage on the LA FireAid profit present. Discover footage of the set beneath.
The star-studded gig was held on the Kia Discussion board final evening (January 30) after being introduced earlier this month. It was developed as a approach to supply monetary assist for the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
On the occasion, one of the vital memorable moments got here as iconic singer-songwriter made a uncommon look and took to the stage for a transferring rendition of ‘Each Sides Now’.
Aged 81, the singer remained seated on a gold throne as she broke out the observe from her 1969 album ‘Clouds’.
As highlighted by Consequence, the efficiency noticed her joined by Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, in addition to Lucius, Taylor MacKall, Blake Mills, and Abe Rounds. Discover footage of the efficiency beneath.
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The looks of Mitchell comes after the legendary artist has solely made a choose few reside performances in recent times. The latest of which was a set referred to as the Joni Jam – her first headline present in Los Angeles in 24 years, the place she broke out rarities that had not been performed reside in a long time.
Earlier than then, she delivered a transferring set on the 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony, which led to a standing ovation from the viewers.
Different highlights of the evening included Billie Eilish and Inexperienced Day teaming up for a reside rendition of ‘Final Evening On Earth’, and No Doubt reuniting to play a few of their hits.
Extra performances on the evening got here from Girl Gaga, Rod Stewart, Katy Perry, Sting, Stevie Nicks, Purple Sizzling Chili Peppers, Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo and Peso Pluma, and it was confirmed that U2 had contributed $1m (£804,829) to the trigger.
A giant speaking level from the present was when the surviving members of Nirvana made a shock look, joined by St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett and Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet on vocals.
The evening was hosted by Billy Crystal, who was among the many 1000’s impacted by the fires. Go to here to donate.
As for different Joni Mitchell information, again in 2023 Cameron Crowe – who famously directed Nearly Well-known – revealed that he could be helming a biopic primarily based on her life and profession.
The movie had been in growth for a number of years by that time, with the 2 of them working collectively for at the least two years.
Final October, the director gave an optimistic replace on the mission’s standing, saying he hopes to have it accomplished by Christmas 2025.
Earlier than then, it was reported that Meryl Streep – an in depth pal of Mitchell – was in talks to portray an older version of the singer-songwriter in the biopic, though neither Crowe, Streep or Mitchell confirmed the casting.