A Case of You (Joni Mitchell) - Aoife O'Donovan | Live from Here with Chris Thile

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Aoife O'Donovan sings "A Case of You" for Joni Mitchell's birthday - November 7, 1943. #JoniMitchell #AoifeODonovan #ACaseOfYou
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[@chrisvorster5951]

Aoife simply nailed it on this. She managed to honor Joni and still be quintessentially Aoife. Love them both! Great last chord!

[@markbrunner8036]

Indeed

[@MaryLouLord1]

This isn't an easy song to sing, and imo, verges on territory that should not be walked upon. However, this is beyond doing beyond justice to this incredibly personal and nearly "off-grounds" song. Just beautiful.

[@JayMon39]

Agree with you 100%, but they take it to a new level that would make Joni proud, me thinks.

[@Lepetitortu]

Yes

[@richardmalcolm9477]

I don't know what perfection is, except that it is created in the mind of the beholder. I don't see the point of comparisons or critical dwelling on fine points. This is a stunning performance of a beautiful song. That's all I need to know.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

AGREED I Am A LONELY PAINTER."

[@marybrownell8455]

Could not agree with you more. Well said.

[@millyabrahams4977]

Agreed

[@HelloSpyMyLie]

Not good

[@christinearmstrong6768]

You said it a million times right, beauty!

[@JayMon39]

There may be only three female vocalists who give me chills - this woman is one of them.

[@markdschedler]

Musicians as good as this should continue to honor Joni Mitchell by performing her work - - to help us really appreciate what a gift Joni is. Among so many talents - what a complete instrument is her voice!

[@martycrow]

Restraint, feeling and sensitivity. All that the song needs. And it's all here, Wonderful!

[@tmason2898]

So. For those of us who grew up with Joni and really, deeply know that no one can replace her... this gal comes pretty damn close in the most incredibly etched upon our soul song she ever wrote...

[@vp5084]

I thought the same thing. First time in 48+ years to come anywhere close!!

[@papa-ql3xb]

You are SOOO RIGHT. This song has remained in my heart ever since Blue came out. Best song on her best album, among many great albums!!

[@Canuckmom128]

I agree with all your comments. Tough song to sing. Nicely done. Happy Birthday Joni. Thank you for ALL the many years of outstanding Music.

[@walt4670]

Man, that mandolin intro certainly did the song justice too. So beautiful.

[@oldestgamer]

@Lee Grant Yep, the emotion that Joni puts into this song is missing in this performance. It sounds like a song, not a confession.

[@hargoniyamaki5168]

Mandolin is a great choice on this dulcimer song, tremendous vocalist. So pleasing, I haven’t the words.

[@randalbladel2817]

God I miss “Live From Here”. Chris is not only a genius and virtuoso musician, but such a student of music of so many genres, and he attracted such great talent to come perform with him, like Aoife, Critter, and Alex. Loved the quote of the bass line from the original, whoever played that.

[@alessandrowyatt6271]

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[@dariusbilly6426]

@Alessandro Wyatt instablaster :)

[@orchplayers]

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[@robertdrevenak5007]

Brings tears to my eyes and flutters to my heart

[@michaelsteven1090]

Its a Joni thing..same

[@michaelnicola5210]

Me too…

[@jeanetteadamo9039]

OMG! Just discovering this beautiful young woman. My best friend and i bonded over Joni Mitchell in college. Aoife... you do her justice. Blessings upon you.

[@akbar41]

Wow! An interpretaton of such an iconic performance. And nailed it. The mandolin player manage to give us a performance of Joni's quirky and simple dulcimer, without it being quirky and simple. Aoife's performance conveyed the essence of the song, (And it was an amazing performance.). The band was just, subtly there, which is tough to do in such a personal song. As someone who considers "A Case of You" to be the greatest popular song of modern times, I believe this performance nailed it.

[@nkkiroyall]

I absolutely love this version - its a brave singer who takes on such an iconic work and adds something more than imitation but Aoife managed to give me goosebumps ...!

[@brandom1953]

Aoife Aoife Aoife, so sweet, so pure. Best arrangement and performance of this song ever. Joni, I hope you hear this.

[@rhysjones4688]

Fabulous rendition ! You can't help hearing Joni because she is unique , and so few people could pull this off , but here we are and these folk are absolutely "channelling" this anthem - entirely making it their own . Masterful performance . Thank you .

[@KeelyBurnMusic]

I believe this is one of the greatest songs ever written, and it is such a treat to hear this band take it on- the mandolin instead of dulcimer gives it a beautiful, gentle touch, and Aoife's vocals are just spot on.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

ONE O MY FRIEND'S FROM MUSIC JAM( NOW I HEAVEN) COULD BE PLAYING THIS MANDOLIN! THE PHRASING.. KIRK IS PROBABLY PLAYING ALONG

[@BradGreenstein]

The best cover of this song I have ever heard...Chris Thile too :)

[@gooddaysahead1]

Have you heard Diana Krall's version?

[@davidfleuchaus]

Stunning. And it was recorded live. Now I’m thirsty. I could drink a case of music like this.

[@TheDennyZone]

WOW! To say I am impressed would be an understatement! Absolutely stunning! Beautiful performance and execution of a difficult song by one of my favorite songwriters. Thank you so much.

[@vbear8501]

I am always surprised by Aoife’s voice when she starts singing. How perfect it is.

[@drewsacks]

Gives me chills every time I listen to this. It's just perfect.

[@michaelbrindamour4348]

The world needs Live From Here again.

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

The fact that both Prince and Diana Krall have covered this song should be a testament to the absolute perfection of it!

[@pbrooks4040]

Grandude Tonesnob Brandi Carlisle’s cover is worth a listen, too.

[@daviemcf]

Excellent cover....Blue was one of the best albums ever.

[@stylianosisaakidis3565]

A Case of Aoife ...splendid agreeing with Richard Malcolm : "I don't see the point of comparisons or critical dwelling on fine points" for sure the lady, and the band belong with the very best... together with many, many great artists

[@papa-ql3xb]

Her inflection and phrasing of the song is beautiful. It's almost as good as Joni (almost).

[@juancpgo]

The thing about Joni is that she is so peculiar as an artist, her little inflections both in voice and instruments, and the song construction itself, that only she can really do them total justice. But at the same time, perhaps because of that uniqueness, it is specially lovely to see other performers take her material into their own universe and make it their thing.

[@Ottee2]

I love this version. Diana Krall has a good one, too.

[@joegibbs2508]

The arrangement helped make this a very special version of one of Joni's GREATS! Well Done!!!!

[@briannumme9337]

Everyone, forever, can ALMOST reach the greatness of Joni!

[@terrywallace5181]

This is stupendously beautiful.

[@panorama4526]

It just is…

[@theworkshed1253]

What a version the mandolin guy is WWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

[@heinerkaiser8673]

Happy birthday Joni and thank you Aoife!

[@deborahkemp7143]

One of my favorite Joni Mitchell songs of all time. So beautifully done by this lady. Awesome. The differences are wonderful and the mandolin was very nice. Thanks for sharing this great piece of music.

[@brucewilson1958]

Excellent! Stunning! Takes big courage to cover this one! So personal to Joni. And, she made it hers and I believed every word. Bravo!

[@williambrennan8197]

Still watching this after four years. Such amazing sensitivity, expression, feeling. You can tell by the expressions on Aoife's face - she is just not singing this - she is telling a story. Much like Joni did.

[@doihatethis]

I almost pressed like before it started.

[@andretremblay5344]

Perfect!

[@williambrennan8197]

I am playing this every day ... she has become my favorite singer. The musicians in this set are extraordinary, and Chris a genius.

[@kategurtowsky]

I miss this show so much. Saturday nights aren't the same.

[@als3243]

I don't watch the news any more. Too depressing. I wake up and turn on KZbin with all of my favorite Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and I'm With Her videos lined up, along with some Mandolin Orange, and then I'm late for work. But its great to listen in the morning while drinking coffee. Warning, don't keep your guitar anywhere near or you may never make it to work.

[@patriciagiese6654]

She is awesome, singing with heart & soul, much like Joni always did

[@squeakeththewheel]

I'm old but this makes me feel young...

[@tikunani]

My god I could fall in love with Aoife so easily.......

[@waveonhorizon]

Breathtaking version.

[@ancientfifer]

Miss this show...

[@KevinGuitarLessons]

Wow! I tend to obsess over songs and go watch every version I can find. So glad I found this one!

[@marilon]

Me too.

[@abefors8176]

Me too

[@jan-pietervanwaasbergen9870]

I am a classical music junk, only listen to Rameau, Bach, Handel, Rachmaninoff. But I like love this very much, what a voice, what a good musicians

[@reginalee4461]

This girl has her own unique style. It's beautiful . I hear Rickie Lee Jones in her voice.

[@reiniadelbert]

so beautiful

[@noctilux7799]

Superb.

[@dougieocean]

Truly wonderful version. Even the imperfections are perfect.

[@silviaandrivet9904]

Merci ! Tu es ma chanteuse preférée depuis toujours 🎶 Je suis violoniste et chante qlqs unes de tes chansons :) Adolescence en Irlande in the 80’ with my R & B sax and really good harmonica player boyfriend, when I listened to " The Glow " ,,, So sad but went through my heart ... I have loved you since 🎶 Hope so much to see you for real one day ... Miles away ... in Brittany 🎻

[@fhpperkins2735]

so great.

[@SongMakerNYC]

her mic technique is absolutely top top top ....and voice, so charming....right way to sing JM, esp this magical song

[@robertasirgutz8397]

Does justice to an iconic song and artist.

[@barryetra2158]

Fantastic. As good as Joni-worship gets.

[@APfishing_guitar_statistics]

How do 31 people give this a thumbs down?

[@sgwtier]

I really can understand that musicans want to make Joni Mitchell covers. And I always adore how faithful and adorable and full of adore for Joni pretty all who did the covers did it. That is great!

[@fredmcmullen2907]

Noone does it like Joni. But I would pay to go hear you.

[@jacicrimmccrary]

Aoife O'Donovan and Chris Thile performed an absolutely beautiful version of one of my favorite Joni Mitchell songs! Thank you! And Happy Birthday, Joni, on every November 7th!

[@rnr5682]

First time I saw Aoife O Donovan was with the Cincinnati pops Orchestra years ago. I was just blown away! And I still am every time I see her.

[@steve83333]

Aoife is extraordinary

[@MrMonikerjay]

I'm hearing Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch in her voice. Unbelievable!

[@WildRiceRDMC]

I've always loved this song.....Aoife does it justice.....awesome

[@kapekacava]

Beautiful!!!!! Absolutely beautiful! ❤️

[@PresidentLincoln]

I got here via "If I Go, I'm Goin" by Gregory Alan Isakov. So glad I found it.

[@tsopuaifa]

Goosebumps.

[@kimmolingonheimo]

this is so o beautiful and complex like Joni... Aiofe and Thile and band: incredible!!!

[@docben1541]

Beautiful rendition of the song 🕊🌻🌞😍♥️😍🌞🌻🕊

[@timothysullysullivan2571]

stunned...

[@janesrejoice]

Wonderful treatment of this masterpiece ^ could not have been done better. O'Donovan ~ you hover

[@Keith_Lard]

Amazing

[@Ottee2]

congrats, Joni, you deserve it.

[@annierothenbury1315]

A stunning rendition of this song Aoife Joni would be so very very proud of you….

[@alexi.de.charle]

Her voice is so sweet and soft ❤

[@coolohiobreeze2037]

One of my all-time favorite songs of Joni Mitchell. Aoife did a beautiful job on this. I still sing it a lot (to myself!), and know I could never sing it like Joni or Aoife. But, Joni's songs were the songs of my life... Thanks to you both!

[@waltervanbenthem1286]

Nooit genoeg van dit lied, en dit is een prachtige cover van Aoife!

[@barbaraborgeld1193]

Oh, so beautifully done.

[@GrantusM]

God, that was gorgeous!

[@rickholtz8823]

Amazing soft voice!!

[@nickfletcher4132]

This is pumping. Happy birthday Joni.

[@bensimpson9175]

Sound quality THANK YOU

[@Jathan_Good]

Yes!! Best performance of this song.

[@Mike-bj6xc]

That was absolutely stunning....my favorite song of all time in a new jacket, simply wonderful.

[@rnr5682]

Damn.! That was so fine!

[@vghart955]

Aoife, superb. Thanks to everyone on and off stage.

[@geoffwood4285]

Wow, impressive

[@rudikofler1427]

What a nice, un-nervous and laid back version of this great song. I love Aoife's expression and modulation. Watch the guitar player (not the mandolin), he is doing a great job, holding the hole song together.

[@WildRiceRDMC]

Love Aoife's voice......wow

[@petersteemers2047]

Such a beautiful voice. So glad I met Aoife once upon a time in Whelan's of Wexford Street!

[@edmundhayes7982]

Terrific.....

[@williamsmith8423]

Oh, those vocals. Less is more. Loved it. Just when you think there's no need for yet another cover of this classic - there is.

[@barbaramccroy8663]

Brilliant, beautiful but mostly breathtaking! I was truly in awe. “Case Of You” is one of those songs that still touch me today the same way as if I were on the “”Edge Of Seventeen “! Lovely thank you.♥️✌️

[@barbaramccroy8663]

I feel this way about the band “Eagles “. When we go to an Eagles concert all I wanna do is sing every song word for word with all of them! “Oh I could drink a case of them and still be on my feet I will still be on my feet” I miss just knowing that Glenn Frey is no longer in the atmosphere with us! Looking forward to 2/11/20✌️🧚🏻‍♂️

[@brecknichols]

So nice... So NICE!!!

[@Tom-TomAlmighty]

Defies grace , exceptional beyond articulation

[@allbuzzedup1]

As good as the original- well done Aoife and Chris

[@diggerdiggy33]

An incredible cover, lovely performance!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

You do Joni Proud! Bravo! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@RexBenincasa]

Beautifully done. One of my favorite songs. Happy Birthday, indeed!

[@nashvilletexas]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!!!!

[@cynthiamarble8384]

WOW!

[@eva_unrast]

So so so beautiful!

[@birgitalbrecht6551]

Beautiful version! Thank you, Aoife, really well done!