Joni and Taylor
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”
Joni Mitchell, A Case of You
Joni Mitchell has 2.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Taylor Swift has 106 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Does that mean that Taylor is 37 times better than Joni?
No. It means that 103 million listeners are missing something every month.
The good news is that those 103 million listeners have an opportunity to listen to what they are missing. Without even having to give up Taylor.
Win-Win.
A Case of You from the Blue album is considered one of Joni Mitchell’s best tracks. Also considered by some one of the best love songs ever. The song has been covered by over 300 artists.
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
Oh, Canada
With your face sketched on it twice
Oh, I am a lonely painter
I live in a box of paints
I’m frightened by the devil
And I’m drawn to those ones that ain’t afraid
I remember that time you told me
You said, “Love is touching souls”
Surely you touched mine
‘Cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time
I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds
And she said, “Go to him, stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed”
Oh, but you are in my blood
You’re my holy wine
You’re so bitter
Bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Still I’d be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
Bob Schwartz 