I am pretty sure that Both Sides Now was the first song I remember hearing as a very young child. Mom and dad owned the album and played it often... they also played Roger Whittaker as well. Different times.
I recall as a young child thinking Both Sides Now was a song sung by an angel about flying around in the clouds.
It gives perspective on life, love and loss. Townes Van Zandt’s music and particularly, “Snowing on Raton” also speaks to the heart but is substantially darker.