See Joni Mitchell’s Rare Performance of ‘Both Sides Now’ at FireAid Benefit Concert

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Joni Mitchell delivered a rare performance to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles fires.

On Thursday, Jan. 30, the legendary folk singer-songwriter, 81, took the stage at the Kia Forum for the FireAid Benefit Concert in L.A.

Perched in a golden throne, Mitchell sang her 1966 classic “Both Sides Now” while musician Blake Mills accompanied her on guitar.

Joni Mitchell in January 2025.

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During the set, she was tapping a black cane on the floor.

The 18-time Grammy nominee even changed up the lyrics during her set.

While the lyrics of the track are typically, “They shake their heads/ They say I’ve changed. Well something’s lost/ But something’s gained,” Mitchell sang: “They shake their heads/ They say, ‘Joni, you’ve changed’/ Well something’s lost/ But something’s gained.”

The lineup for the FireAid benefit concert, which raised money for rebuilding communities and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California, was announced on Jan. 16.

Joni Mitchell in January 2025.

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The concert was held at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum.

Starting at 6 p.m. PT, the Kia Forum show featured Alanis MorissetteAnderson .PaakJohn MayerDawesGraham NashGreen DayJohn FogertyJoni MitchellNo DoubtP!nkRed Hot Chili PeppersStephen StillsStevie Nicks, and The Black Crowes.

Meanwhile, at 7:30 p.m. PT, the Intuit Dome hosted Billie EilishEarth, Wind & FireGracie AbramsJelly RollKaty PerryLady GagaLil BabyOlivia RodrigoPeso PlumaRod StewartStevie WonderSting and Tate McRae.

Dave Matthews was originally slated to play with Mayer, 47, but he needed to bow out “due to a critical illness in the family,” as per his band’s official Instagram page.

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Blake Mills and Joni Mitchell in January 2025.

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Fans across the globe were also able to contribute to the cause, as the concert was broadcast and streamed live on Apple Music and the Apple TV app, Max, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, Prime Video and the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, SiriusXM, exclusively on LIFE with John Mayer, SoundCloud, Veeps, and YouTube, and at select AMC Theatre locations in 70 US markets, per a press release.

The wildfires began Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the Pacific Palisades along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), before growing into multiple blazes throughout the L.A. area. 

Click here to learn more about how to help the victims of the L.A. fires.



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