Rendition Of Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” By Multiple Singers Lights Up Gershwin Prize Stage
A star-studded lineup of musical artists delivered a vibrant performance of Joni Mitchell’s classic “Big Yellow Taxi” at the Gershwin Prize ceremony, setting a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
Annie Lennox kicked off the song with heartfelt soul and then, Cyndi Lauper joined her in a spirited onstage collaboration. What made the moment truly special?
Joni Mitchell herself watched from the audience and visibly enjoyed the tribute to her timeless music. It was a memorable night filled with electrifying energy and heartfelt musical homage.
Lauper and Lennox brought a vibrant and liberated energy to their rendition of the classic, accompanied by Brandi Carlile and Angélique Kidjo.
Brandi Carlile sang a low-key and melodic verse, setting the stage for Angélique Kidjo to captivate the audience with a fiery solo chorus. She truly stole the spotlight.
Mitchell’s delighted smile upon hearing Kidjo’s powerful voice spoke volumes about the performance’s impact.
The highlight came towards the end when Carlile handed the microphone to Mitchell, and the iconic songwriter delivered the final line in a breathtaking musical moment live on stage!
Enjoy the performance in the video below, which has garnered an impressive 1.5 million views:
As you scroll through the comments section, you’ll find numerous glowing reviews from people around the world, praising the performance and celebrating the magic of this unforgettable musical collaboration.
One wrote, “When singers of every genre can perform a song and make it sound great, that is great songwriting! The joy on Joni Mitchell’s face is priceless.”
Another added, “Wow! What a great performance. You can tell that all the singers had a great time and really appreciated being there. A beautiful collection of voices and respect for Joni!”
