In 2005, this song saved 17 year old me from self-destruction, i planned on ending my life until this song found its way to me, by divine intervention. Thank you, Hayley, i owe you my very breath. ❤
Not only she got one of the most beautiful faces in the world but she also have that golden voices sound s like a liquid gold..The best rendition of this beautiful song.
I remember seeing Hayley the first time when she was with the Celtic woman. She has grown to be a very beautiful and talented young lady with the voice of an angel. And her little sister is following right behind her, another very beautiful and talented young lady as well.
Lovely Irish ladies who sing like angels. Hayley (a New Zealander of Irish ancestry) was a member of the group for one lovely year. Just drop the name into the search box.
Westenra is a world treasure. she should be exported from NZ to all over the world. she's fantastic. people of the Earth need to hear her voice. damn beautifulllll voice...
I'm jealous of beautiful people, and talented people, but when someone is beautiful and talented, that's just not fair. Hayley takes it to a new level. She's the most beautiful and most talented person in the world. That's just not fair.
I Watch this video over and over again, when I'm alone and single as no. Hayley sings like a nightingale, with the melancholic touches of the song of the blackbird. Is she an angel that came from heaven?
Por supuesto que escucho con frecuencia y admiro los videos de Miss Westenra. Saludos a ella, su equipo y los millones de fans, desde Zapopan, Jalisco, México, hoy 1 de agosto 2023.
The most western female singers imitate today black RnB and female soul and gospel-singers. You are one of a few to follow the western tradition to sing.
i listened to your beautiful rendition of this spiritually reflective song repeatedly and continously for about 40 times. in that time, spiritual thoughts from the Holy Spirit came flowing through easily. :-)
She got married and decided to settle down instead of touring constantly. She wanted to spend time with him. She currently lives in LA with her Hubbie and is an executive producer!
I think it's beautiful how this song gives off such a different feel from the original, which is something beautiful to see in a cover. In Joni's version it was the song of an experienced woman looking back, there was no lie or cover left in it. And yet in this one, it's presented as a sweet song showing a younger, less experienced woman just trying to find her way though, but even behind all the confusion there's a clarity and reflection present, even if it's something that she keeps hidden from everyone else.
not certain i understand. joni composed this song at the age of 26. is that an "experienced" woman, looking back? haley is singing it at the age of 18. when i was 18, i embraced this song and its meaning. i have loved it ever since. age is not the issue here. it's an understanding of the song at its most basic level.
I grew up listening to this song in my mom's car driving to school. It holds a very special feeling to me and she has a beautiful voice. Love this. Haven't listened to it in years.
+MarcellusTheGreen No soprano her voice is developing into a pop singer .She gets so few concerts these days and her album sales have hit the floor sad though.
+humptythegg Things change. We don't stay young forever (though I think sometimes I stay old forever) and popularity is fleeting and unpredictable. But she had a beautiful, natural voice when this recording was made, no matter what physiology has done to her abilities over the years.
too bad Celtic Women isn't like it was at the time Hayley was in it so many changes to the members.....I liked this group because I too am Irish....full blooded Irish from Belfast!
With a voice like hers, she could be born from an eggplant that was force wed to a koala and conceived at a honeymoon on Saturn. It doesn't even matter at this point.
I didn't think that Hayley fit into Celtic Women that well. I think her solo work is better. Her voice seems too powerful to fit in with the other members. Although, I may be bias, as Mairead was always my favourite; those violin skills....
She has been on the international stage since 2003 with Decca Records. She has had numerous concerts in Europe and North American in the last 13 years, and expanded into China and Japan.
She's been exported all over the world since she was discovered at about 14 or 15. She doesn't need to go mainstream. She's already famous and far beyond starting.
I must have been living under a rock all this time to just now find Hayley and this beautiful and yet timeless song! There is now three versions of this song saved to my favorites, Joni (of course), Judy and now Hayley.
@@everdaysunday1920 Yes, Emilia Jones audition from the movie CODA doing sign language is an awesome and tear jerking performance. Her BAFTA awards performance was too. She said that Lady Gaga was sitting front row in front of her while singing this song and she uses the term “she was bricking it”.
I have never heard of this singer, but as a long held fan of Joni Mitchell and this song, I think she does a beautiful job of capturing this song's sentiments and its bell like tones. Im sure Joni would be in favour of new younger musos like Hayley, reworking her timeless material.
The pride of New Zealand! Andrea Bocelli said she 'had a voice like an angel'. Haven' heard of her recent exploits, however. I hope she's still evolving her talent.
I saw her perform in 2005 with The Boston Pops Christmas concert, of all places, in Kingston R.I. I think she was 15 years old at that time. Great concert, like they always put on. She was great as the guest artist singing four songs. Keith Lockhardt was the recent new director.
Anyone who cannot appreciate the beauty of Hayley Westenra in face and form and voice, live or recorded at any age, cannot be judged to be fully human.
Marina Commisso The ability to see and value beauty is considered by many to be a significant factor in differentiating humans from other large species of ape. Not even chimpanzees look at sunsets.
Marina Commisso Ah well. I initially just wanted to point out that beauty is a human concept and that Hayley and her voice are as close to being the Platonic ideal of it as the vast majority of us are ever going to need to get.
Woah... How can anyone or anything top THIS??? It's like everything beautiful and good in the world was put into one amazingly talented and gorgeous package!!!! It's hard to believe that people prefer trash like Lady Gaga and Justin Beiber over her. It's crazy!
Had the privilege of meeting Hayley at one of her concerts in London; very warm & generous woman ; broke my heart when she married but being honest she was far too young for me !!!
Although Joni Mitchell should be given credit for composing a beautiful song I don't believe that she gave it enough feeling when she's sang it back in 1970 this is why so many other singers are stepping up to give the song the respect that it deserves this version by Haley is one of the most beautiful I've heard so far
I just listened to Joni, and the original Judy Collins performance (Thank you TH-cam!) and I'll take Hayley. But I'm a Celtic Woman addict, so I'm biased.
True, for me this symbolises being young and not having enough experiences to truly know what life is really about ("I really don't know life at all" etc..) and still having a lot to learn and a lot of life to experience.
"Both Sides Now" 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 Clouds got in my way I've looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down, and still somehow It's cloud illusions I recall I really don't know clouds at all Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels The dizzy dancing way that you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way But now it's just another show And 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 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 Oh but now old friends they're acting strange And they shake their heads And they tell me that 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 It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life I really don't know life at all
I love Hayley Westenra's voice. When I was about 20 years old, I felt how dark this world was. But I understood my thinketh was wrong when I heard Hailey's voice.
A gorgeous version of a truly great song. Hayley knocks it out of the park. She gives it a depth that has been missing on previous incarnations. By far my favorite version.
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We need more angelic voices like this for 2024! 🥰
Miss Hayley is a very Natural Genius!!!
The original version by Joni Mitchell was one of my all time favorite songs. But now I think this may be even better. Awesome talent.
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I prefer Hayley's version 1000 times!!!
Singer is one thing, but to compose a classic is another level
In 2005, this song saved 17 year old me from self-destruction, i planned on ending my life until this song found its way to me, by divine intervention. Thank you, Hayley, i owe you my very breath. ❤
Angelic voice! She takes me to heaven every time she sings.
I agree👍🏼
Me too.
Her voice is otherworldly
I wish she would put more music on TH-cam.
This song was one of my favourites growing up on sunday afternoons.
She could make me believe in Angels.❤
Westenra is a world treasure.
ha una voce divina
Beautiful voice
here here
Of course
Yes
Not only she got one of the most beautiful faces in the world but she also have that golden voices sound s like a liquid gold..The best rendition of this beautiful song.
간만에 Hayley Westenra 의 명곡 "Both Sides Now" 즐감하고, 뮤비도 잘 보고 가네요. 참, Hayley Westenra는 미모 뿐만 아니라, 목소리도 아름다운 가수네요.
I remember seeing Hayley the first time when she was with the Celtic woman. She has grown to be a very beautiful and talented young lady with the voice of an angel.
And her little sister is following right behind her, another very beautiful and talented young lady as well.
Joni's wonderful version makes me cry, - This beautiful rendition makes me smile...
The best description so far for the individuals version
Judy Collins sang this song, too.
❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭
Bravo 👏👏👏
"Queen"
Lovely Irish ladies who sing like angels. Hayley (a New Zealander of Irish ancestry) was a member of the group for one lovely year. Just drop the name into the search box.
She sings this angelically, so beautiful. ❤🌈💛
Westenra is a world treasure.
she should be exported from NZ to all over the world. she's fantastic. people of the Earth need to hear her voice. damn beautifulllll voice...
The prettiest version of this song I've ever heard.
I'm jealous of beautiful people, and talented people, but when someone is beautiful and talented, that's just not fair. Hayley takes it to a new level. She's the most beautiful and most talented person in the world. That's just not fair.
I Watch this video over and over again, when I'm alone and single as no. Hayley sings like a nightingale, with the melancholic touches of the song of the blackbird. Is she an angel that came from heaven?
고등학교 다닐대 많이 들었는대.. 벌써 세월이 이리 흐르다니.
A lovely singer .
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.
An angel on earth!
Por supuesto que escucho con frecuencia y admiro los videos de Miss Westenra. Saludos a ella, su equipo y los millones de fans, desde Zapopan, Jalisco, México, hoy 1 de agosto 2023.
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
first choice of vera lynn to represent UK definitely that good some say top 2 in the world of such sopranos
sang worderful a capella Amazing Grace before huge crowd
간만에 Hayley Westenra 의 " Both Sides Now" 잘 듣고, 뮤비도 잘 보고 가네요. 참, Hayley Westenra 는 미인이지만, 목소리는 더욱 아름답네요.
The most western female singers imitate today black RnB and female soul and gospel-singers. You are one of a few to follow the western tradition to sing.
i listened to your beautiful rendition of this spiritually reflective song repeatedly and continously for about 40 times. in that time, spiritual thoughts from the Holy Spirit came flowing through easily. :-)
I absolutely loved Hayley when I was about 12, where has she disappeared to? 😞😞 such an angelic voice!
She passed away in a car accident. It was horrible really.
Rosemary Witch.... ummm no she definitely didn’t 😒 why would you even say something as horrible when it’s not true
She got married and decided to settle down instead of touring constantly. She wanted to spend time with him. She currently lives in LA with her Hubbie and is an executive producer!
I think it's beautiful how this song gives off such a different feel from the original, which is something beautiful to see in a cover. In Joni's version it was the song of an experienced woman looking back, there was no lie or cover left in it. And yet in this one, it's presented as a sweet song showing a younger, less experienced woman just trying to find her way though, but even behind all the confusion there's a clarity and reflection present, even if it's something that she keeps hidden from everyone else.
very well said
So true.
not certain i understand. joni composed this song at the age of 26. is that an "experienced" woman, looking back? haley is singing it at the age of 18. when i was 18, i embraced this song and its meaning. i have loved it ever since. age is not the issue here. it's an understanding of the song at its most basic level.
the video here definitely supports your logic...still your are very wise...& you have excellent discernment..
Well put Izzy. :)
Blossomly lovely.
Isn't she one of the Celtic singers? Beautiful!
She looks like an angel to me!
and to all of us
And sounds like one too
WOW! She's so beautiful, sings like an Angel!
Hayley was a very pretty girl when she recorded this but now she is a stuning woman with a voice to match!
Pitch perfect was the word i was looking for.
But, there are sò much female singers with a voice of an angel.......Hayley is also one of them.
Class song when I graduated oh so long ago. We didn't have Hayley to sing it. So beautiful.
Growing up represented in a song.
I grew up listening to this song in my mom's car driving to school. It holds a very special feeling to me and she has a beautiful voice. Love this. Haven't listened to it in years.
...and not an X factor judge in sight...thank goodness! What a beautiful song and singer.
Soooo beautifully done
why does this have only 80,000 hits? it SHOULD be millions!
Stunningly beautiful woman!
A natural soprano if ever I heard one.
+MarcellusTheGreen No soprano her voice is developing into a pop singer .She gets so few concerts these days and her album sales have hit the floor sad though.
+humptythegg Things change. We don't stay young forever (though I think sometimes I stay old forever) and popularity is fleeting and unpredictable. But she had a beautiful, natural voice when this recording was made, no matter what physiology has done to her abilities over the years.
A magical voice so beautiful.
Amazing and very underrated here on TH-cam - so far.
Yes...so far...
Her songs are always pretty,
Beautiful! This gal gives Judy Collins a run for her money!
It's 2019 and I'm a big fan of this greatest song. ❤🌌
Fresh as morning air!
I 1st knew of Hayley when she was with the Irish group Celtic Women. .she was simplyamazing in that........I was hooked after that
oldmanrocker That's how I know her. I loved that group.
oldmanrocker Scarborough fair was my weakness.
too bad Celtic Women isn't like it was at the time Hayley was in it so many changes to the members.....I liked this group because I too am Irish....full blooded Irish from Belfast!
With a voice like hers, she could be born from an eggplant that was force wed to a koala and conceived at a honeymoon on Saturn. It doesn't even matter at this point.
I didn't think that Hayley fit into Celtic Women that well. I think her solo work is better. Her voice seems too powerful to fit in with the other members. Although, I may be bias, as Mairead was always my favourite; those violin skills....
Thats a good version
If you had a daughter that's sings like that you would be heaven she sings all over the world that's her life .
Just beautiful! What a voice :)
There's something special in the way she sings this song isn't there x
she should be exported from NZ to all over the world. she's fantastic. people of the Earth need to hear her voice. damn beautifulllll voice...
+Ed Shead ...May be she will...it's all up to her manager..
I accidentally stumbled upon her, just now...Love this song
+Ed Shead Watching and listening from France! She sure would deserve even more recognition but she sure is really famous all around the world
She has been on the international stage since 2003 with Decca Records. She has had numerous concerts in Europe and North American in the last 13 years, and expanded into China and Japan.
She really need to go mainstreams occasionally. One hit single could be a great starter
She's been exported all over the world since she was discovered at about 14 or 15. She doesn't need to go mainstream. She's already famous and far beyond starting.
in your dreams!!!!!!!!! Hayley Westenra is exceptional - unbeatable. End of story.
I must have been living under a rock all this time to just now find Hayley and this beautiful and yet timeless song! There is now three versions of this song saved to my favorites, Joni (of course), Judy and now Hayley.
Add Emilia Jones’ cover in your list, maybe Seal
@@everdaysunday1920 Yes, Emilia Jones audition from the movie CODA doing sign language is an awesome and tear jerking performance. Her BAFTA awards performance was too. She said that Lady Gaga was sitting front row in front of her while singing this song and she uses the term “she was bricking it”.
mroe people should listen to this song its so beautiful
I first saw Hayley on The Celtic Women the first one . What a voice.❤
my life with your songs
I have never heard of this singer, but as a long held fan of Joni Mitchell and this song, I think she does a beautiful job of capturing this song's sentiments and its bell like tones. Im sure Joni would be in favour of new younger musos like Hayley, reworking her timeless material.
The pride of New Zealand! Andrea Bocelli said she 'had a voice like an angel'. Haven' heard of her recent exploits, however. I hope she's still evolving her talent.
Magical. fresh, hopeful. You might want to say Joni- light
Ray Embrey Lara fabian
background music would be a compliment
I saw her perform in 2005 with The Boston Pops Christmas concert, of all places, in Kingston R.I. I think she was 15 years old at that time. Great concert, like they always put on. She was great as the guest artist singing four songs. Keith Lockhardt was the recent new director.
seventeen !
Anyone who cannot appreciate the beauty of Hayley Westenra in face and form and voice, live or recorded at any age, cannot be judged to be fully human.
Marina Commisso
The ability to see and value beauty is considered by many to be a significant factor in differentiating humans from other large species of ape. Not even chimpanzees look at sunsets.
Marina Commisso
Ah well. I initially just wanted to point out that beauty is a human concept and that Hayley and her voice are as close to being the Platonic ideal of it as the vast majority of us are ever going to need to get.
Marina Commisso
You seem like a gentle lady. May life treat you well.
Sounds like shit
O @@robertreiheld3238
Woah... How can anyone or anything top THIS??? It's like everything beautiful and good in the world was put into one amazingly talented and gorgeous package!!!! It's hard to believe that people prefer trash like Lady Gaga and Justin Beiber over her. It's crazy!
how sweet voice is this
Like an angel
Your voice is very good hayley
It's one of my fav songs, as a child ( I'm 60 )
I couldn't help but notice how bumpy that cab ride was.
Much respect for all your talent and hard work!
Don't forget that for one grand year, Hayley was a member of Celtic Woman. The DVD is "A New Journey."
What a perfect voice!
i love Hayley's voice, she is one of my fave singers
she seems so natural compared to alot of singers
Had the privilege of meeting Hayley at one of her concerts in London; very warm & generous woman ; broke my heart when she married but being honest she was far too young for me !!!
She sings like an angel :)
And also looks like an angel.
Well said both of you.
Although Joni Mitchell should be given credit for composing a beautiful song I don't believe that she gave it enough feeling when she's sang it back in 1970 this is why so many other singers are stepping up to give the song the respect that it deserves this version by Haley is one of the most beautiful I've heard so far
Love you, from Taiwan.
There'a kind of wistful pathos in this interpretation of a well known song.
I just listened to Joni, and the original Judy Collins performance (Thank you TH-cam!) and I'll take Hayley. But I'm a Celtic Woman addict, so I'm biased.
True, for me this symbolises being young and not having enough experiences to truly know what life is really about ("I really don't know life at all" etc..) and still having a lot to learn and a lot of life to experience.
Some things just aren't important?? Very good rendition.
Perfect :D As a kiwi, I say she's a great representative for New Zealand :)
Hayley Westenra is very beautiful and her voice is more than beautiful.
"Both Sides Now"
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
Clouds got in my way
I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down, and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
The dizzy dancing way that you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way
But now it's just another show
And 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
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
Oh but now old friends they're acting strange
And they shake their heads
And they tell me that 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
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life
I really don't know life at all
I can't get n2 Ms. Mitchells. But THIS version??? Omg, she's a beast w. it!!
The best version!
I love Hayley Westenra's voice.
When I was about 20 years old, I felt how dark this world was.
But I understood my thinketh was wrong when I heard Hailey's voice.
Use well the days.
I remember her as a young girl.
Her voice will be an eligible voice for DISNEYYYY!weeee.
almost as good as Judy Collins.... beautiful, takes me back, can't believe that was 50 years ago
Okay soooo Josh Groban and Hayley Westenra should def. do duet. Because they are both so epic it'd be amazing!
A gorgeous version of a truly great song. Hayley knocks it out of the park. She gives it a depth that has been missing on previous incarnations. By far my favorite version.
So natural and beauty. Just amazing, love her voice She too.
So true. When she sings, the choirs of heaven hide their faces in shame.
@@LerRhann It is good to see another fan who watched this clip after all these years. I wish she could release a new album😢
A lovely singer she's has sung at the Albert hall in London .