Amanda Seyfried recently captivated audiences with her dulcimer performance of Joni Mitchell’s “California” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Seyfried revealed she learned to play the dulcimer during the pandemic and chose to cover Mitchell’s 1971 song, highlighting its enduring appeal.
The performance received widespread acclaim, with fans suggesting Seyfried could portray Mitchell in a biopic. Music Radar noted that her rendition “proved that she’d be the perfect fit for Cameron Crowe’s Joni Mitchell biopic.”
Joni Mitchell’s official Facebook page shared the performance, describing it as “a mesmerizing moment on The Tonight Show.”
Additionally, NPR highlighted the resurgence of interest in Mitchell’s music, noting that Seyfried’s cover has inspired a new generation of fans on platforms like TikTok.
For a visual experience of Seyfried’s performance, you can watch the clip below: