In honor of Canada

For the duration of the Winter Olympics, I'll pay tribute to the host country every few days and post some of my favorite music written and performed by Canadians. I love Canada, really!

I've been haunted by this version of "Both Sides Now" since the opening ceremonies on Friday night. Joni Mitchell wrote this song in her early 20's and it was a very upbeat, pop kind of piece. This recording was made in 2000, when Ms. Mitchell was 57 years old. It's an amazing quality to find in a song - that it can evoke one set of emotions in one's inner 24 year old and yet others in this soulful and jazzy rendition from a mature woman. I love it. You go, Joni!