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About A Case of You
"A Case of You" is a song by Joni Mitchell, from her 1971 album Blue.
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- 2019
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Just before our love got lost you saidI am as constant as a northern star" and I saidConstantly in the darknessWhere's that atIf you want me I'll be in the barOn the back of a cartoon coasterIn the blue TV screen lightI drew a map of CanadaOh CanadaAnd I sketched your face on it twiceOh you are in my blood like holy wineYou taste so bitter But you taste so sweet ohI could drink a case of you, I could drink a case of you darling Still be on my feeti Still be on my feetOh I am a lonely painterI live in a box of paintsI'm frightened by the devilAnd I'm drawn to those ones that ain't afraidI remember that time that you told me, you saidLove is touching soulsSurely you touched mine 'causePart of you pours out of meIn these lines from time to timeOh you are in my blood like holy wineYou taste so bitter And you taste sweet ohI could drink a case of you, I could drink a case of you darling Still I'd be on my feetI still be on my feetI met a womanShe had a mouth like yours, she knew your lifeShe knew your devils and your deeds and she saidGo to himStay with him if you canBut be prepared to bleedOh but you are in my blood you're my holy wineOh you taste so bitter You taste sweet ohI could drink a case of you darlingStill I'd be on my feetI still be on my feet HmmStill be on my feet
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Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell, CC (born Roberta Joan Anderson; November 7, 1943) is a Canadian musician, singer songwriter, and painter. Mitchell began singing in small nightclubs in Saskatchewan and Western Canada and then busking in the streets and dives of Toronto. In 1965 she moved to the United States and, touring constantly, began to be recognized when her original songs ("Urge for Going," "Chelsea Morning," "Both Sides, Now," "The Circle Game") were covered by notable folk singers, allowing her to sign with Reprise Records and record her own debut album in 1968. Settling in Southern California, Mitchell and her popular songs like "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Woodstock" helped define an era and a generation. Her more starkly personal 1971 recording Blue has been called one o… more »
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Written by: Joni Mitchell
Lyrics © Crazy Crow Music / Siquomb Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter Fact"A Case of You" is written and composed by Joni Mitchell herself, showcasing not only her sultry character as a singer but also her creative genius as a lyricist and composer. |
Album FactThe song is part of the album "Blue," which was released in 1971 and is considered by many critics as one of the greatest albums of all time. |
Performance Fact"A Case of You" captures Mitchell's signature guitar tuning style. Instead of a standard tuning, she often tuned her guitar in unusual ways to create a unique sound. |
Wording FactThe lyrics, "I could drink a case of you, darling and I would still be on my feet," were inspired by English poet Dylan Thomas' famous statement about drinking '18 straight whiskeys' claiming it was "the record". |
Influence Fact"A Case of You" is widely regarded as one of Joni Mitchell's most significant songs having been covered by multiple artists like Diana Krall, James Blake, and Prince over the years. |
Art Inspiration FactJoni Mitchell drew the album's cover art while looking at herself in a mirror, reflecting the emotional and introspective nature of the songs like "A Case of You". |
Recording FactInstead of recording in a standard studio, Mitchell recorded parts of "Blue" including "A Case of You," at her home, offering a more intimate and candid listening experience. |
Song Popularity FactDespite not being officially released as a single, "A Case of You" remains one of her best-loved and most respected songs and continues to be a popular choice in television shows, films, and among other musicians. |
Song Interpretation Fact"A Case of You" is a love song that metaphorically expresses the idea of loving someone through their complexity, using the comparison of someone's character to a wine that is rich, sweet, and intoxicating. |
Personal Influence FactAccording to Mitchell, the loves and losses in her life, including her relationships with Graham Nash and Leonard Cohen, influenced the songwriting of "A Case of You". |
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