As a musician, singing and playing a song are usually the easy parts. The hard part, and where many fail, is capturing the heart and essence of the song. You did it. And, I think Joni would be proud.

There must be hundreds of recorded covers of this song. Out of the dozens of versions I have heard, this one sure stands out. Very well done.

"...And if you care, don't let them know. Don't give yourself away." That line hits deep every single time.

This song written by Joni Mitchell and made famous by Judy Collins covering it in 1968 was a huge hit and success for Judy Collins. I usually don't like to listen to most people covering such a famous song (and prefer lesson known songs when people cover them) but you have really done a great, great job with this song. I mean it's been covered by so many people that after awhile you don't want to hear it covered anymore I guess is the problem. But.....I thought, well just go ahead and listen to your cover and I am glad I did. Your voice is very good and so is your guitar accompaniment. A + for you on this song.

Can't believe I'm 6 years late! Beautifully done ❤

Excellent treatment of one of the most beautiful lyrics ever composed; you do the song justice very well!

It recalls me Don McLean. Beautiful version.

Anyone who sings like this has to know love and life. Beautiful..!

Good lord what a fantastic tribute to that song! Great Phrasing!

Honestly don't think I'd ever heard a man sing this one before. Very nice!

It's been quite a while since I was moved to unstoppable tears. Thank you for taking me there.

Wow, this is THE MOST beautiful and heartfelt version of this song that I have ever heard. Just a man and his guitar - nothing else needed: perfection. Thank you so much! From a fan in Australia :-)

It’s rare to hear perfection from an artist.

Ok who was brought back here by Joni Mitchell’s Grammy performance? LOVE THIS COVER!!!

Brought me to tears. Wonderful cover of a great song. Thank you for sharing.

I often ask myself how the heck does one write lyrics like this. Just a alchemy of words that turns a song to pure gold. Greetings from Italy. Rome december 2019. Ps. Great rendition.

This is an incredible arrangement ... beautiful, simple and yet complex with emotion. Thanks so much for sharing this. Truly amazing.

Rows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere I've looked at clouds that way But now they only block the sun They rain and snow on everyone So many things I would have done But clouds got in my way I've looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down and still somehow It's cloud's illusions I recall I really don't know clouds at all Moons and Junes and ferries wheels The dizzy dancing way you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way But now it's just another show You leave 'em laughing when you go And if you care, don't let them know Don't give yourself away I've looked at love from both sides now From give and take and still somehow It's love's illusions I recall I really don't know love at all Tears and fears and feeling proud, To say "I love you" right out loud Dreams and schemes and circus crowds I've looked at life that way But now old friends they're acting strange They shake their heads, they say I've changed Well something's lost, but something's gained In living every day. I've looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all I've looked at life from both sides now From up and down, and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all

I think you just single handedly restored my faith in the world! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 That was beautiful, fabulous, wow!! What a pleasure! Thank you for sharing 👏👏 Mandy

Just beautiful. Arrangement, tempo, and your amazing voice. I’ve allowed my new guitar to gather dust in fear- you have burst that bubble. Forever in gratitude to you and your rendition. Magic 🙏🏼❤️

YOUR,voice tell the feeling of this song so pure,YOUR voice STUNNING,!🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️☘☘

Those lyrics are truly something…Especially when sung by a great artist

Your voice and the feel that you bring are so beautiful. Captures the wistfulness of Joni Mitchell's song in all its fleeting loveliness.

I see this was made 4 yrs ago but I am commenting today because you sang and played this song beautifully. I hope you are still playing.

Thank you for the nice feeling I get from listening. The song is right, so many illusions in this world, we are either away or near completenes, either away or near love, the only thing that is real is our inner feeling connected to that which is divine, joy, calm, complete, peace. All the drama is unnecessary.

What a wonderfulvoice thank you bring me back to my high schoolday.

I love the way he gave emotion to the song and every lyrics of it. You can feel the dilemma the song was trying to portray. The voice is superb. All in all is amazing. Kudos!!!

I closed my eyes while listening and I can feel all the pictures in my mind with this song.

I've heard Joni play this, so many times, and enjoyed it. This one gave me the "feels", for some reason. Tears in my eyes, still.

Indescribable feeling and something indescribable

This is just incredible. Your timbre is mind blowing!

Ive heard this song a million times. I’ve never HEARD it til I saw your cover. Beautiful.

Second time I came across this video and second time I am mesmerized at the passion and beauty of this version.

So beautiful. Shed a couple of tears. This version made me think a lot about life and love.

Very Very nicely done, bravo

This cover would deserve a LOT more views. It’s one of the best renditions of this song I’ve ever heard. Very clear harmonies and singing. Every note, every chord, every word are just put in the right way.

Even Joni Mitchell didn't made me cry so much on these verses. Amazing feeling in your perfect voice.

Lovely! As with the original, your rendition has left me speechless.

Beautifully captures the depth of this song. The bittersweet reminder that we really don't know much at all.

Beautiful, thank you!!

I have commented before. This is the most beautiful, classiest rendition of this song. Beautiful guitar, beautiful man and voice. Just wonderful, thank u!

Wow... what a voice!! I can listen to his voice all day!

A beautiful lullaby to the dilemma of the human heart. Well done version and forever grateful to Joni Mitchell.

This cover deserved a Million likes and Views I keep on playing this everyday, it give me peace of mind, Hats off to 🧢👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Amazing!

I have listened to many and few but this still is the best version.

I just discovered this channel. How could I have missed him all these years? Amazing rendition of one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Near tears by the end.

This guy’s voice is golden.

Wow! Really good cover!

I was blown away by your cover of this classic and one my favorite songs. I love when you added an extra I really don't know life at all at the end. The song was performed with such emotion. It grabs and captures the attention of the audience even more. I can't stop listening to it. Phenomenal!

Wow! I seriously am crying my eyes out right now. My all time favorite song to sing….especially one songster to another ❤❤❤.

Best cover of this song I've ever heard!!!

Enjoy this over and over!

I like the way he puts so much emotion ..for me he's the best.

This is a brilliant cover of one of my favoute songs..." " But now my friends they're acting strange, They shake their heads and say I've changed. Well somethings lost but somethings gained In living life each day.". " A timeless classic"

Oh myyyy, oh my! The heartfelt rendition was amazing. The voice, feeling and the version was definitely one of the bestssss. Loved it. ❤️😀💐👍

Excellent rendition

Why have I only just heard this ??? What a beautiful version 🙏🏻

I have just listened to SEAL's cover of 'Both Sides Now'. He sang beautifully. But somehow I feel that anguish of a soul in purgatory. And then I come up with this rendering by VONCKEN. A true performance from heaven. Moving but appeasing. Thank you so much

One more of your interpretations that hit home for me. Music is a language that you really speak the way I understand. Thank you for your art.

This has to be the best cover of Both sides now I've ever heard... Thank you.

Absolutely beautiful cover. Amazing talent.

What an absolute beautiful song. What a voice, gorgeous guitar! Thank u!

Your rendition brought tears to my eyes.

Great song choice, great voice and GREAT interpretation. Really love how you delay a bit on the down note. Just great!!

Can’t stop listening 👏👏👏

love this song. great cover bro.

Great vocal performance Voncken, excellent arrangement and very well played.

Engaging, enchanting, unforgettably fantastic! So glad this popped up in my feed ❤️

Bravo!!!!! Excellent cover.❤ from America

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! WOW!!!!!

I was just searching for acoustic covers, while I'm learning guitar and looking for inspiration. This was my mom's favorite song (passed ten days before 9/11)...literally brought me to tears. I don't think words can describe how much I love this rendition. Thanks man.

meaning of the lyric come into my heart straightly. beautiful, thank you.

oh what a beautiful song. beautiful rendition. thank you.

Perfect!

What a beautiful rendition of a classic

I can listen to this all day long!

Awesome cover, so much meaning

Beautiful, thank you for the music.

Beautiful! Powerful!

Simply beautiful!

Came upon this by accident, and thankful that I did!! fantastic. (in my favs now)

I AM AMAZED !

Just perfect!!! Amazing

Stunning, beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful man - how come I'm only learning of you now - can't wait to see your other songs - cheers from Canada

Beautiful! Thank you!

What an incredible, and heartfelt voice!

What a voice, what a rendition. Best thing I've heard in years. ♥️😥

Im crying. So touching.

Perfect voice for a perfect song!

I keep playing this over and over. Amazingly beautiful rendition of this song

Stunning. Goosebumps. I felt it.

One of the best version ❤

Wow! Very nice interpretation of this timeless song! Your warm, clear voice lent itself exceptionally well to the subtlely needed to do this song well. Best of luck with your career.

You’ve got this man. Superb.

Absolutely incredible!

Sung from the heart...So sweet

What a beautiful version and such a gorgeous voice

Beautiful rendition - keep the good work

This is really beautiful! You have a great voice!