Joni Mitchell carried out Elton John’s “I’m Nonetheless Standing” on the Library of Congress 2024 Gershwin Prize for In style Music ceremony, which occurred final month at DAR Revolution Corridor in Washington, D.C., and aired final evening, April 8, on PBS. Her rendition included lyrical twists to suit her personal fashion, with the approval of the evening’s honorees, John and Bernie Taupin.
Brandi Carlile, who joined Mitchell’s efficiency, additionally launched the legend, saying that the track has particular that means for Mitchell. “A lot in order that she was given the inexperienced gentle by Elton and Bernie to alter a number of the lyrics to suit her, which is actually essentially the most Joni Mitchell factor I believe I’ve ever heard of.”
Annie Lennox additionally joined Mitchell and Carlile for the efficiency. Video from the occasion reveals John and Taupin having fun with the pleasant rendition.
The ceremony featured a number of performances by the honored duo’s well-known followers, together with Metallica, who carried out “Funeral for a Buddy/Love Lies Bleeding,” Charlie Puth, who carried out “One thing In regards to the Manner You Look Tonight,” and Lennox, who sang “Border Music” along with becoming a member of Mitchell. Carlile additionally carried out “Madman Throughout the Water.” Maren Morris, Garth Brooks, Billy Porter, and Jacob Lusk additionally carried out.
There have been additionally particular appearances from Carole King, Emilio and Gloria Estafan, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Surprise.
“I’ve been writing songs with Bernie for 56 years, and we by no means thought that that sooner or later this is likely to be bestowed upon us,” John mentioned in a earlier assertion about receiving the prize. “It’s an unbelievable honor for 2 British guys to be acknowledged like this. I’m so honored. To be in a home together with the good American songwriters, to even be in the identical avenue is humbling, and I’m completely thrilled to just accept.”
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