Sara Bareilles To The Rescue

Amid the confusion and staggering incompetence on display in the final moments of the Oscars last night, one bright light of inspiration emerged with crystal clarity: Sara Bareilles' stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now concurrent with the in-memoriam segment of the show. Even though Joni is pursuing other interests, is dealing with health related concerns at the moment and is loathe to look back, she surely would have turned a favorable eye on Bareilles' performance...a faithful, beautifully rendered, finely nuanced and yet highly innovative interpretation which reached new emotional depths...a most fitting tribute to the recently departed and honored members of this celebrated community.