Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now Link

: In the book, the protagonist looks down at clouds from a plane; Mitchell looked out her own window, saw clouds, and immediately began composing.

Written by in 1967, "Both Sides Now" is an enduring masterpiece that explores the evolving nature of perspective across clouds, love, and life. 1. Origin: Inspired at 30,000 Feet Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now

Mitchell began writing the song while on a plane reading novel Henderson the Rain King . : In the book, the protagonist looks down

: Despite sounding like the work of someone much older, Mitchell was only 23 at the time. She had already experienced significant hardship, including surviving childhood polio and surrendering her daughter for adoption. : In the book