Joni Mitchell - Both Sides | Now

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

: 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. Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now

Mitchell famously recorded two distinct studio versions that track her own growth as an artist. 10 Great Versions of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" : In the book, the protagonist looks down

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