That's so true! I love the original too, but it sounds more... lighthearted in comparison. The 2000 version has a certain melancholic feel to it. Her voice is raspier and huskier too... it just works
SSP, I'm so sorry I missed the whole reveal! I didn't realize it would be happening now, and go so quickly.
Great job with the rate. It was a pleasure to do something out of the ordinary for ATRL and honor a legend like Joni. I especially loved the way you introduced all the music with your wonderful song-of-the-day write-ups.
This top ten is practically flawless, stuffed to the seams as it is with classics, and "Both Sides, Now" is a well-deserved winner. But I still have to pour one out for "Blue." Only #13?! For shame.
Which albums? Debut - Hejira sounds great but it would take me so long. You really have to digest Joni's music.
I know! Just take your time and fully digest each album!
My favorite Joni album For the Roses is so underrated just listen to the title track it's breathtaking!
All I Want missing the top 10 is CRIMINAL.
Did it have more 11s than anything else?
Happy that Both Sides Now won, though.
I agree about All I Want really deserving that top ten hell top 5 placement.
BSN winning is a lil corny to me I would of rather had Hejira take it all.
Some of us were a little too harsh on old Blue ! This Flight Tonight was top 20! Blue introduced me to Joni's majesty and I will never forget when my nana let me borrow it and it is the best and most consistent album ever
Mess I completely missed this even though you reminded me Sorry sis.
I love seeing Blue Motel Room and Hejira so high. Both Sides Now is a good winner, though I've recently come to agree with Joni that she did the song more justice as a performer when she was older.