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I don’t know a lot of Joni Mitchell stuff, but I’ve been all over ‘A Case Of You’ since I came across it via I Am Fuel, You Are Friends.
What a beautiful song. Sad, yes. But sadness has its own special brand of beauty, doesn’t it?
Just before our love got lost you said
“I am as constant as a northern star”
and I said “constantly in the darkness
where’s that at?
if you want me I’ll be in the bar…”
On the back of a cartoon coaster, in the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada, O Canada
with your face sketched on it twice
oh you’re in my blood like holy wine
you taste so bitter and so sweet
oh I could drink a case of you, darling
and I would still be on my feet
oh I would still be on my feet
And then — there’s the James Blake cover version. Wow. Just… wow. Adore it. I love the slightly fuzzy piano and that voice. Can’t get enough. What a gorgeous rendition.
A Case Of You (Joni Mitchell Cover) – James Blake
Check out that picture up there too – is he old enough to own such a voice?
You’re right, Agnes, that James Blake cover is a killer. Will have to check out that guy, in more ways than one
Go for it Nigel!
very nice!
I have been a little lukewarm towards james Balke but this is nice and if you time it right you can get a duet going between James and Joni on the two versions. Rob
Great!
I was trying to submit some music to you but got lost in the Joni. I used to cover that song way back
I was going to ask who the young man was!
Joni was blogged about here! Really interesting post and comparison: http://feelingmyage.co.uk/?p=401
Joni Mitchell is one of my fav Canadian artist. She’s amazing. She is also a painter. One of her most popular song is Big Yellow Taxi. I didn’t know about this song. Thanks for sharing. It will be on my future podcast. I’m from Mtl and when I hear that, I’m honestly touched.
Have a good one.
- Fauve
have you heard cactus tree by joni mitchell? it’s a goodie!