Watch Joni Mitchell, Elton John, Chappell Roan, Brandi Carlile & More Sing ‘I’m Still Standing’ Backstage At Hollywood Bowl

The fun performance also featured Lucy Dacus, Allison Russell, Tim Hanseroth and Blake Mills.

By Scott Bernstein Oct 23, 2024 8:45 am PDT

As reported, Joni Mitchell hosted a pair of all-star “Joni Jam” concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles this past weekend. All of the fun wasn’t kept to the front of the house, as Brandi Carlile shared backstage footage of Mitchell and the “gay mafia” performing Elton John‘s 1983 hit “I’m Still Standing.”

The “gay mafia” referred to by Carlile found her and Joni Mitchell joined by Elton John, Chappell Roan and Lucy Dacus. Neither Roan or Dacus appeared onstage during the “Joni Jams.” Allison Russell, Tim Hanseroth and Blake Mills can also be seen the “I’m Still Standing” clip.

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Joni Mitchell handled the lead vocal duties in the footage Carlile shared. Additionally, Mitchell sang “I’m Still Standing” during both “Joni Jam” concerts with Elton John and Meryl Streep contributing to the version on Sunday.

Mitchell is no stranger to “I’m Still Standing” as she previously covered the song back in March at a Gershwin Prize ceremony in Washington D.C. honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Joni altered some of the lyrics with the approval of Elton and Bernie to better suit her.

Watch the fun backstage “I’m Still Standing” performance below:

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Brandi Carlile also shared photos of “Joni Jam” contributors Blake Mills, Elton John, Allison Russell, Meryl Streep, Abe Rounds, Mark Isham, Taylor Goldsmith, Marcus Mumford, Celisse, Robin Pecknold, Lucius, Taylor Mackall, Tim & Phil Hanseroth, Jon Batiste, Wendy & Lisa, SistaStrings, Jacob Collier, Annie Lennox and Rita Wilson along with words of appreciation for each artist.

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