" The Circle Game " is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell composed in 1966. One of her most-covered songs, it was originally recorded by Ian & Sylvia in 1967, and then by …

Another early composition was "The Circle Game," Mitchell's song about a young boy's rites of passage. It was inspired by another song, Neil Young's "Sugar Mountain."

In this poetic song, Joni Mitchell tells the story of a child's journey to adulthood. She uses a carousel as a metaphor for the years that go by, pointing out how we can look back, but we …

Jun 21, 2024 · With “The Circle Game,” Joni Mitchell delivered a touching meditation on growing up at a time when she was still in the process of dong so herself.

“The Circle Game” by Joni Mitchell appears on her 1970 album, Ladies of the Canyon. This is a life-lesson song that focuses on our perceptions of time through life.

Oct 20, 2025 · Mitchell and her songs made a strong impression on Rush, and ‘ The Circle Game’ was one of three songs to feature on his album, the others being ‘ Urge For Going’, and ‘ Tin …

"The Circle Game" dates back to 1967, when Joni Mitchell wrote it and Buffy Sainte-Marie became the first to record it, including the song on her album Fire & Fleet & Candlelight.