First time hearing -Joni Mitchell |A Case of you | reaction

[@colleenmahony8803]

Joni will go down in music history as one of our greatest singer songwriters. Her clear voice, brilliant lyrics and use of unusual tuning and melodies make for some stunning music. This song is heartrending.

[@mikeduplessis8069]

A special pleasure of mine is hunting through KZbin looking for people hearing Joni Mitchell for the first time. Their reactions are always the same - surprise and delight. I think the line 'but be prepared to bleed' was more metaphorical than physical.

[@samlewis7878]

Yes........Joni was like a spirit from another planet. Many of her songs are emotionally overwhelming and her lyrics amazingly poinent.

[@samlewis7878]

Great reaction. So articulate, so gracious. Thank you.

[@matto9734]

Was??? She is still alive...

[@sherryheim5504]

I love Joni MItchell is one of my favorite female singers, I love all her music. Thank you for your reaction.

[@vedantapdx]

I have found the interesting thing for me is seeing a young person like yourself being exposed to certain music for the first time. Joni's album Blue is considered one of the three or four greatest albums ever recorded in this era of awakening of Western culture. It can be forty years later that I hear songs from Ms Mitchell and I still will feel the tears come down my face from her astonishing beautiful music and her voice like no other. I am 76 now, owned record stores in the 60's, 70's and 80's and have been listening to contemporary music of my lifetime for all my life and now, that someone is steered to these treasures for your first listen and see you astonished at the music and voice of this great artist, it still thrills me that there are new people to discover these treasures and it will too affect you in the same way. That is why these videos of people searching for musical treasures are so meaningful.

[@dantallman5345]

Phenomenal song and reaction. Watching you smile with delight at each new verse and each musical variation she introduced was most enjoyable. Joni was playing a mountain dulcimer accompanied by James Taylor on acoustic guitar.

[@robertzimmerman2513]

Probably the most important female singer/songwriter of her generation.

[@marmap100]

Joni’s songs are beautiful and pure. This is an album that I can listen to forever. Outstanding song writer and performer.

[@jeffreythaw3333]

Joni has a deep, deep catalog of brilliant music. She is unique!

[@ultimatespinach]

Joni has worn many hats during her 6+ decades as a singer/songwriter. She started as a folk artist in the 1960's but during the 70's and on into the 80's she branched out into pop music and even jazz. This album Blue was voted as the "third greatest album of all time" by Rolling Stone magazine in 2020 and the countless number of female artists that were influenced by Joni's music is staggering, you can see her influence even in today's artists. That was a lovely reaction Sarah, cheers from Ontario, Canada!

[@aprilstewart5929]

O, Canada. :)

[@capstan50g]

Joni Mitchell is one of those artists that come along rarely, bringing beauty to our lives. This song is like the song of an angel. Thanks for your heartfelt reaction, Sarah!

[@erwinfriedrich7569]

Joni is unique. In her intimate lyrics, her wonderful voice, and her musicality. She influenced me a lot in my younger years and still enchants me in my 70s. No singer in my life came closer to my heart!

[@kingspeechless1607]

I agree with every word!

[@michaeltonge1971]

The poetry is brilliant, the singing is brilliant, but the playing is perfect. Every note is perfect. She's the greatest artist of my time.

[@DKaschak1]

Love is touching souls. Surely you've touched mine, cause part of you pours out of me in these lines from time to time.

[@lisaintheuk3347]

I’m crying watching you hear this …this song moved me years ago! You amaze me…. In my 50 some odd years, I’ve not seen someone like you xx You make my heart smile xx

[@Luna_and_Miles]

Same. Tears.

[@annedunne4526]

This is from her album "blue". Every song is beautiful and insightful and perfectly made. You should check out the rest of the album.

[@CyndiMariaJesse]

Poetry in the breath of life, and the angel sings for eternity in our hearts... What a blessing!

[@BrandonWestfall]

This is one of my favorite ballads ever. James Wolpert's cover of the song on The Voice was phenomenal and absolutely did it justice.

[@vedantapdx]

The album that is what this song came from is titled "Blue" and is considered the 4th greatest album ever recorded. Joni wrote and recorded Blue and a lot more albums too. We all are privileged to be able to listen to her beautiful music and voice.

[@lucaswallo8127]

4th by who

[@coffee-xg6my]

Only two songs that bring a tear to my eye every time I hear them. "Over The Rainbow" by Eva Cassidy, and "Case Of You" by Joni Mitchell

[@marknielsen7181]

Thank you God for letting me grow up in the 60s and having joni Mitchell to listen to all my life. I get it. I will always have her as my inspirational soul

[@lancedeschenes4046]

Really lovely reaction. Joni is a queen ❤️

[@Peggymamma55]

I’m a huge Joni fan, I appreciate so much how you react to her, I can see how much her voice travels around and through you like a fragrance.

[@alanbrown8527]

The song was written by Joni for her lover and fellow Canadian Leonard Cohen. Try the song she wrote to her previous lover Graham Nash called The River. Sublime

[@johnclibbens6803]

Oh, yes! The whole Blue album is superb.

[@colleenmahony8803]

Seriously, get a bottle of wine and play this entire album front to back. It's honestly amazing.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

​@@colleenmahony8803 Front to back, this album IS the bottle of wine.

[@RosinTheBeau]

Ah, this song. I have been listening to it for more than 50 years now, and it still gets to me every time. I am happy for you that you've discovered it!

[@david-j1r9m]

One of a kind vocalist, guitar player and overall talent. Incomparable!

[@snicky58]

Because of Joni Mitchell, I started playing the dulcimer as a teenager! BTW that's James Taylor on acoustic guitar.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Joni was one of a kind for sure. She was the real deal. Wonderful Sarah. 😊

[@jackbrown2325]

Joni is one of the few that can read as poetry ,outstanding performer . Maybe the best .

[@andersgranstrom7128]

One world - one Joni!😍Thanks Sarah! 🙂

[@jerrydesu]

Joni Mitchell is a great singer songwriter. She has a lot if great songs. Another great reaction video!

[@vedantapdx]

It is well known that Joni was the greatest song writer and performer of her age, the greatest age for rock music. Joni wrote such beautiful songs that they still stand up in the world of music as unique, and unlike anyone else's work. Her voice, her images, her virtuosity on guitar and piano made her special. I have listened to this Blue album for decades now and it never gets old. It was rated the 4th greatest album ever recorded in the music industry. Sample more when you can.

[@suchisthismystery2814]

What a beautiful, Beautiful reaction! What a beautiful, Beautiful woman!

[@markjohnson4217]

Joni is one of the greatest music enigmas of the 20th and 21sr centuries. And she is the most untouchable lyricist I have ever encounteted. HOW??? to weave such subtle stories, conversations, complex stanzas, emotional highs and lows together in a way that feels spontaneous, pure and musical?she s the ONLY artist that has achieved this, and she achueved it before she reached 20...

[@billschemmel3125]

Such a beautiful, clever song. But then it's Joni. One of the greatest.

[@coffee-xg6my]

The woman who she met with a mouth like his, who knew his devils and his deeds was the man's mother. The song is said to about musician Leonard Cohen.

[@davemacmurchie6982]

Did not know that, but how appropriate.

[@shemanic1]

So great to see you enjoying my favourite Joni song from my favourite Joni Album. I can sing along (in my head) with every tune, word perfect. It must be 50 + years since I first fell in love with this album. Blue is my number 1 album of all time. I love the vinyl version best because the inside cover has all the lyrics. Sheer Poetry.

[@bobdelp2023]

SO JON'IS PLAYING A ( DULCIMER ) SARAH, SOUNDS LIKE A MANDOLIN OR EVEN AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR 😊SHE DID A (70) BBC CONCERT SHOW, SHE WAS JUST 27, IT'S ABOUT 40 MINS. AND SHE PLAYS HER PIANO, GUITAR, DULCIMER, OVERRRR 52 YEARS AGO NOW, CRAZY! 😊 AND SHE'LL BE ( 80 ) IN NOV, GOD BLESSSS HER SOUL!

[@kingspeechless1607]

She is amazing; I have loved this album for more than 50 years, it's so personal but always meaningful to many.

[@coffee-xg6my]

Voice of an angel!

[@malduddy6901]

Joni is like the gift that keeps on giving 💚

[@johnanderson8096]

You really nailed it here... you really listened... Thank You for your Effort!!!!

[@paulkardash2991]

Joni Mitchell is so great... singer songwriter... she's got such a unique voice

[@katrin712]

Discovered this song through the movie Practical Magic. Always accompanies me on long drive trips since then 😊

[@stevemuldoon9451]

Joni bares her soul in her music. She is one of the greatest poets and musicians. I think she's playing a dulcimer here, not a guitar. This album, Blue, is one of the greatest ever.

[@rbl4641]

A true masterpiece, an absolute masterpiece

[@stevedotwood]

it's really good on the ears. Her voice is from another world

[@KarenMarcus-yb7xe]

Joni Mitchell has the talent to paint a picture with words.

[@andrewhope3525]

I love watching younger folks react to Joni Mitchell for the first time.

[@robertthomson2159]

Must be one of the best love songs ever. At the end of a love affair lol.

[@nicktelecast]

beautiful reaction and interpretation!

[@rk41gator]

A beautiful soul......TRUE!

[@BrixtonTone]

Great reaction . Now you have to listen to the entire album

[@pamagnolia]

Beautiful song by Joni!! Have always enjoyed her! I had this and other albums by her. 😅

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Yes, the woman really did know him - she was his mother ("she had a mouth like yours"). This song was written to/for Leonard Cohen, with whom Joni was having a fling at that time. Thank you, Sarah, for this song. More Joni Mitchell, please. 💙 💙 💙

[@Rbandlady74]

Your reaction was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for being respectful and listening to the song without stopping it over and over. So happy you liked it. How to measure the impact of Joni Mitchell on our lives? I was there, at the beginning, when she (and her music) first shot out of the very new, mindblowing FM radio and straight into our veins. Nothing compares to that. Those who were there, know what I'm saying. The world shifted. Our souls were altered, deepened, reconciled. Joni's music, her lyrics. Concerts, albums! Does anyone remember concerts at the Universal Ampitheater? Clipped the ticket request from the Los Angeles Sunday Times. Checked off the location and seat count, put it in an envelope with a check and, I think, a stamped return envelope and mailed it. MAILED IT. $7.50 a ticket. There is only one Joni Mitchell.

[@voodooacidman]

1 in a million voice, also a fantastic musician and songwriter! sometimes talent is gathered into 1 place at one time. thanks for sharing this. big love to all people :)

[@oldmanghost219]

Good morning 😎 Great reaction ! Love Joni Mitchell ♥ Have you done - Big Yellow Taxi? - She was in Hawaii looking out her window and wrote this. Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone They paved paradise, put up a parking lot

[@heidih2887]

A delightful reaction! :D I appreciate your listening to the "whole package".. lyrics, music, vocal delivery. :D Interestingly, I'd just finished watching footage of Joni singing this song in concert (June 10 2023 performance), more than 50 years after she recorded the album/song reviewed here. (Her vocal range is much lower now, but she still imparts it with a wonderful vocal delivery and heartfelt emotion.)

[@stephenrogers563]

Very heartfelt comments. Insightful. Thanks for sharing. There were two poets that the 60s produced. Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell.

[@Quebecoisegal]

As a Canadian I have much love for Joni, the members of the band (4 sadly gone) and Neil Young, they will always be a part of me.

[@DylanMyth5728]

Joni is such a gifted songwriter.

[@kengruz669]

When this "Blue" album was released, it was a revelation. As usual, you really got the meaning of the song, and weren't only swept up by the musical beauty of it. You mentioned feeling like you were inside the song, that it felt like it was all around you. The stereo mix of the song has this incredible;e surround stereo placement bouncing left and right which really facilitates that sensation. The entire album is an incredibly wonderful complete listen-through.

[@bobdelp2023]

LOVE THE REACTIONS WHENEVER I SEE SOMEONE PUT ON JONI FOR THE 1ST TIME, IT'S PRETTY AMUSING! 😊SO IF YOU WANT MORE HITS SARAH : BOTH SIDES NOW, HELP ME, FREE MAN IN PARIS 😊WELL THERE'S 3 GREAT ONES BABY, SHE HAS SO MANY, ENJOY SARAH!

[@MrGettysburg44]

The album "Blue" is a work of pure genius.....a classic!!

[@amandamcgowan2297]

Beautiful ⚘️ 🌷 🌼 🌻

[@dagmar.6954]

Joni Mitchell is a great Canadian-American singer songwriter. She covers a lot of genres of music including folk, pop, rock, classical & jazz. She has had so many hits especially in the 60's-80's such as "Chelsea Morning", "Help Me", "Big Yellow Taxi", "The Circle Game", "Both Sides Now", "Woodstock", "Raised On Robbery", "Free Man In Paris" etc.

[@행복배달인쑥쌤]

I don't know who she is, but she evokes the '70s sensibility I'm glad you're a lot brighter than before I miss seeing you react to Forestella's song~~^^

[@davidcuthill6765]

Great interpretation.

[@Lee-rh1wj]

You got it you get it , pass it forward princess

[@viciann]

The woman is his mother

[@rickdillenbeck7397]

He has a mouth like his mother or perhaps his sister she means

[@ontherun9510]

This song is about her relationship with Leonard Cohen and the woman with lips like yours is his mother.

[@PaulSchuster-yj4zb]

Graham Nash heard this album for the first time and told Joni, Save something for yourself, after realizing she had turned herself inside out and gave it to the eorld

[@alicerafferty9595]

The woman with a mouth like his could be his Mother.

[@danielconley7042]

Wow. That's the only thing going through my mind.

[@theresaclancy6091]

You might enjoy John Michael Talbot ,The Magnifict or or Western Priory That there may be bread or Tapestry by Caliy Simon.

[@PeterOConnell-pq6io]

She was assembled in Canada, but adopted the entire USA

[@bounderdriver]

I would encourage Joni fans to check out a full album tribute by Jackie Evancho. 10 different cuts interpreted as only Jackie can. Pure and beautiful. The album is called Carousel Of Time, and includes this song, A Case Of You, as well as other favorites such as Blue, Circle Game, Both Sides Now, and my favorite River. Every single one is beautiful!

[@heatherrohde6541]

❤

[@Guitar_Sounds]

This was me 45 years ago!

[@davidcuthill6765]

She’s a Canadian.

[@darthvoluntaryiststillvide4345]

You should listen to some Allen Stone. He is the White Stevie Wonder.

[@Stacy55ish]

"A Free Man in Paris"

[@mik9124]

Unice and one of

[@craigdylan3953]

She is Canadian ( Leonard Cohen was a Canadian ) "I met a woman who had a face like yours"---his Canadian mother, who told Joni, this is one difficult man to deal with. Get it!

[@craigdylan3953]

You start jiving and bouncing like this is an UP dance tune, but very soon you hear she is serious, very serious...she is singing the Canadian National Anthem a bit in there...up here trilling. She is playing the dulcimer- James Taylor is behind her playing chords and the occasional run on his guitar.. but what words, what singing, and what an incredible metaphor....In My Blood like Holy Wine.... I could drink a case of you and Still be On my feet....