Graham Nash - A Case of You (Live / Joni Mitchell cover)

From the 2023 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize event for Joni Mitchell. PBS special recorded March 1 2023.

[@michaelmccauley648]

When my life is close to ending, I will remember I was alive at a time when the music and those who wrote and played it contributed as much to this life as any teacher, parent or friend. I would likely have never survived my adolescence had I not had the likes of Graham Nash and the rest of CSNY, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Carole King, the incomparable Joni Mitchell and so many other artists and writers whose music, poetry and artistry made a lonely, struggling boy’s life worth hanging on for in the early 1970s. I grow older as they do and I mourn the waning of their days and a time when music meant as much to me as breath.

[@TheAtticradio]

Beautiful words and you mentioned great artists also

[@bearman000ify]

I feel the same, as I know I would never have survived without the incredible, once in a lifetime, musical experience of the 60's and 70,s !!!

[@maybethgaikens7143]

Very well said, I completely agree with you! Being a teenager in the late 60s and early 70s was very much Both bitter and sweet... And the music with those incredible artists Carried you through.❤

[@furiousstyles9528]

🙏☮️✌️🎸🎸🔥✨✨✨🕊️ Amen Peace & Love. Profound statement. Ty.

[@whome9936]

Eh. I mean I know such comments make for grand and dramatic fodder down here under the videos, but just ugh almighty. I am a singer songwriter. No one has lived and breathed music as much as I did for a couple decades. But in the end I would have survived without it, and you would have too. Ultimately music and your emotions can't save you. If you're looking to that as your greatest meaning at death, I worry you'll be gravely disappointed in the next life.

[@mmedefarge]

When an old lover brings it back home. omg

[@janefriel6895]

I believe Nash was the love of Joni Mitchell's life.They never got over eachother. Its a real thing. I know. I feel it every day. And yet.....

[@fabiopace6188]

Graham's moving tribute to his old but never forgotten love. Together with Dylan Joni is the the greatest songwriter of our time

[@laceyh]

The way they smile at each other at the end. Like 55 years have melted away and they've stepped back into one of those photos.

[@tmackie1694]

Wow, those two share intimate history. Lovely to see old lovers are still old friends and colleagues 🥰

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

This so moving the fact he still has that love in his heart .

[@direwolf6234]

that he altered the lyrics to have the message come from him was a special touch ....

[@Tassie85]

He loved her. And still does, it is clear.

[@Hevva67]

His other partners after, resemble her in different ways.

[@janefriel6895]

Very clear.

[@UAL320]

He likes blondes…

[@MisterTMH]

Rita Coolidge was not a blonde AFAIK @@UAL320

[@eamonncoady9823]

im not buying it. first and foremost, he butchered it. secondly he butchered it. He should havesent her a letter in the post it would have been easier on all of us.

[@TheCyndy13]

What a heartfelt, beautiful tribute to Joni Mitchell from Graham Nash.

[@Craig.b.harris]

Thank you for the love, I will be nothing without a fan like you.

[@tonyhill5888]

One of the greats. I am so lucky to have him and all the many others, Neil Young, Paul Simon, John Prine, Gordon Lightfoot, et al, as the soundtrack to my life.

[@madelinedeponte]

Music is a universal language. That's what makes it so powerful and internal. It's about Graham? It's about Leonard? It's about Joni? Hell no. It's about me It's about you. It's about an emotion that we all share Sigh..

[@CEPAIVA]

Thank you for your simple and touchy comments! It s truly about all of us!

[@Craig.b.harris]

Thank you for the love, I will be nothing without a fan like you.

[@tamarayoung9861]

Me too ❤

[@cathyfudala7573]

One of Graham's best performances ever! The love we all wish was still there for always.

[@patriciagreen1773]

OMG. The best rendition of this song I’ve heard. Oh to be able to play the guitar,sing and play the harmonica all in one song.

[@gailyb]

I agree ❤❤❤

[@rjb7569]

A beautiful song. Well done, Graham.

[@baizhanghuaihai2298]

Wow. Graham Nash must be about 80. He’s aged really REALLY well. Still can sing like a champ and he even took that song in a high key! Legend. Cool to hear him sing the classic heartbreaker that Joni wrote about him. Treasures, both of them.

[@Thundergod-]

This song is actually written by Joni for James Taylor on her masterpiece album Blue with whom she had a romance in the early '70s....

[@baizhanghuaihai2298]

@@Thundergod- thanks for the info, I figured it was written for either Graham or James, good to know which one. That album is indeed a masterpiece. The duets Joni and James together did for BBC are great, too.

[@Thundergod-]

@@baizhanghuaihai2298 No problem. Joni had a complicated personal life back then but geniuses are often complex in their relationships. She also had a thing with David Crosby RIP for about a year in the late '60s so she was quite busy....

[@Hevva67]

@@Thundergod- na.

[@jjrwass]

February 2, 1942

[@MrA259]

The best I have ever heard Graham sing and so heartfelt throughout . A classic.

[@lauraleasuess1121]

Totally agree. Beautiful rendition.

[@Kevin-yh9yt]

Wow...Nash still in top form and....on his feet. A great performance and deserving tribute to Ms Mitchell. Alot of water under those 2 bridges!

[@31Alden]

Love Never Dies

[@davesheffield3620]

From the Uk , bloody fantastic!

[@scribe_samples2309]

Every time this cycles thru my KZbin, I shed a tear for lost love.

[@ATB462]

A tear? I practically broke down crying.

[@timtim36457]

Even with the mistake it is still a beautiful performance by someone 81 years old and someone who obviously never got over losing her and never stopped loving her. Time waits for no one.

[@GeeWhy-o-Why]

No it does not that is true

[@MisterTMH]

He dropped a line but carried on like a professional.

[@beckykueng3017]

SO MUCH EMOTION in his voice , so tender ! I loved it !!

[@trac3y160]

only 639 likes? obviously the youtube audiences be not familiar with Graham Nash, for whom the song was written for, and the profound love Graham & Joni shared ...and least not forget the music he provided for us through the years with Crosby, Stills & Nash & sometimes Young; others and solo...what a brilliant presentation of her contributions of her arts on display...It is so wonderful to see her at having this smashing presentation - right at near flawless of - "Summertime"

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@trac3y160]

@@davidmurray2539 and opinions are like assholes....

[@msophiasantiago7900]

GRAHAM NASH ~ true to life itself! This love affair tribute and Congratulations to JONI MITCHELL, Canada & to Love !!! XO

[@richardking3206]

It’s great that some commenting here can see the love in that performance by Graham Nash, instead of seeing it as a mistake by him. Joni looked as though she appreciated it, anyway. It was truly heartfelt. I don’t suppose there’s anyone who’s seen this (and the other performances that evening, which were very good) and not been prepared to swap all of it for a fresh Joni performance, but we take what we can get. The lady is a bonafide genius and an utterly outstanding performer of all she wrote. No-one during her lifetime has been her equal, though I loved many of them anyway.

[@FamilyGuyReviewer1]

Curious as to why you felt it was a mistake for him to sing this?

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

This song and this performance says LOVE. So lovely❤

[@talaibabao7302]

This breaks my heart and mends it the same time.

[@jillcinfl9627]

This will never get old. 2 of my most favorite artists ever. Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash! All my love to you both.

[@deanallen927]

WOW!!! What a great job! Nice one Graham! One of my favorite songs.

[@acousticsong-guitarco964]

His voice is still amazing. Beautiful rendition. So articulate.

[@davecongalton2858]

Graham Nash never ceases to amaze; never fails to deliver.

[@dottiebaker6623]

Love that look they give each other at the end.

[@ShihanTomCallahan]

this was very special. I always thought Joni wrote this song about Leonard Cohen. graham really did this song justice…wow

[@moonstone1159]

You're correct. But GN made it about him and Joni with this performance. Sweet!

[@LoneRanger100]

Put my specs on cos it was all blurry then realised it was because my eyes were full of tears

[@deborraholiveri6202]

I watched the whole event and cried through it all. Powerful emotions for many reasons I can't begin to list. Joni's music and art touched my life for the past 50 years...

[@zara-qz2go]

Brilliant cover Mr. Nash. Thank you and God Bless x

[@stevedrums1675]

We all have that someone that we may move on from and find love with another or others, but quite ever get over a last love. I think that’s the case with him and Joni.

[@inez8335]

Graham so incredibly gorgeous~ how you can sing back a part of your life so flawlessly as she's sitting in front of you. Not a dry eye here and neither with "Our House". 😢

[@reylarsen6278]

Such wonderful song of love.. such wonderful songwriter Joni is.. such a wonderful artist Graham is… and such a wonderful guitarist Shane dear friend, wonderful to see you with such brilliant companions.. bless you all! ❤🙏🎶🎸✨

[@sandyrubin1063]

He is amazing when you think how old he is❤

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

it doesn't matter! A fine musician keeps the voice in good shape!

[@ptaylor956]

Bittersweet and beautiful.

[@elizabethjohnson2006]

Amazing moment considering the song was most likely written about her breakup with him and the fact that they never stopped loving each other.

[@marco.a13]

it was written about leonard cohen. still a moving performance.

[@michele21auntiem]

She wrote River about Nash. It is a great song.

[@lab4389]

A full circle moment for sure. 🥰

[@Hevva67]

@@marco.a13 na…

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

@@michele21auntiem indeed

[@rexhake1]

beautiful, just beautiful

[@RRStout]

Absolutely amazing and at the same time heartbreaking. I am in tears and I can't stop crying. I don't think anyone can sing a song as passionately has Graham Nash.

[@RRStout]

@GussMozart big difference there. Annie Lennox was never in a relationship with Joni Mitchell. Graham & Joni's love affair, from back in the day, is what makes Nash's performance the highlight of the night. The song he sang was written about him!

[@rivkahmiri513]

This is spectacular! Exudes soulful emotion!

[@davidwake6743]

I am seeing him tomorrow night in the UK - looks like I'm in for a real treat

[@Barracuda24-f3w]

Great job, Graham! Joni forever!

[@marymaloney4866]

Always this song, especially the chorus. Sing it often in my head

[@nadiasimmons5403]

So beautiful! I’m crying..😢🌻💛 Joni & Graham!

[@roberthurley6860]

Beautiful. My favorite Joni Mitchell song. Love is indeed touching souls.

[@AileenTimmers-kz8rb]

Simply... The Best.

[@brendawood6712]

Heartbreakingly beautiful!

[@bsdml]

Beautiful Tribute!

[@wendymonette9958]

Two old friends & lovers, sharing a song of love to each other. Beautiful.

[@kG-lj1mp]

How sweet is that , love it 💞 as you age it's great to remember the good times

[@brucemay5409]

Beautiful,A deep song full of love..

[@giuliettaval]

Amazing ❤

[@мин-щ8в]

Spetacular ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

I bet there were a few tears there as here ...Beautiful beyond Beautiful .

[@peacetrain3320]

Wonderful, Mr Nash!

[@daviddentinger1803]

astonishing… one of the best covers of this tune ever. Graham does a great job performing the song. If I heard this w/o ever having heard Joni’s original, I wd love it. The harmonica is gorgeous. And then the twist when he says YOU are a lonely painter. Wow! He reminds us that 50 years ago this song might well have been written abt him. That’s crazy. So intimate. Perfectly sung and played!!! ❤

[@johnatdell]

Except for the butchered words at 2:21.🤭

[@johnanderson8096]

@@johnatdell and your Reply.... Redefines... "butchery".... Mind Numbingly Bad Take from this Beautiful Performance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnatdell]

@@johnanderson8096 Haha. I don't think HE would define it as a 'Beautiful Performance!!!!!!' I didn't say he butchered the whole song, just that line. I was responding to the previous comment "Perfectly sung and played!!! " Don't be such a snowflake.

[@johnanderson8096]

@@johnatdell 🙂🙂🙂

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

So so beautiful. 🍷

[@bobturnley2787]

Great performance from Graham age 81.

[@troyoswald5683]

We are so lucky.

[@michaellawlor1267]

So incredibly moving

[@mayaberk3270]

absolutely great performance!

[@Barracuda24-f3w]

Joni is grinning. ❤

[@firstlast5350]

Nice cover. Great to see the respect.

[@denneberg]

Woow. Goosebumps

[@johnanderson8096]

Simply... WOW!!!!!!

[@willinnewhaven3285]

Love the Joni picture behind him.

[@f_9sersstuff853]

Just pure joy and emotion in my heart.

[@deborahhoward3896]

he gave it the best

[@stevehiggs4800]

Graham at his best x

[@dianexxxx4274]

Fabulous !!!

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Beautiful. Thank you Joni & Graham

[@peytonrutledge4114]

wow. and he IS still on his feet.

[@daverudbarg]

Stunning...

[@chiribbio66]

🥺 Commovente, rivedere loro giovani Graham e Joni e ora lei seduta in platea ad ascoltare la sua canzone cantata da lui, dove trapelano sguardi di un Amore forse mai finito e conservato gelosamente 🧡

[@srfgrn]

I've never been a big fan of Graham Nash, but this may be the best thing I've ever heard him do -- and his version of this song has become my favorite (sorry Joni).

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

Beautiful, Just Beautiful!!! Thank you, Graham!!!

[@juandominguez9167]

Que sentimientos más profundos brindó Nash; seguro él sí llegó al fondo del sentir de Joni Mitchell. Es por ahí hermano sí!!!!

[@bertbretherton]

Magnificent

[@moonstone1159]

Beautiful!

[@autourdebabel5611]

Graham's voice gives me goosebumps! After Joni of course!

[@jorgejohnson451]

This is the best song I’d never heard.

[@michele21auntiem]

Listen to Prince's version. Or many others who covered. 😊

[@suesswein_music]

The organ here deserves more praise.. the dynamics!

[@karendunham2123]

YOU are a lonely painter. Perfect! ❤

[@tonysersen7096]

livin in a box of paints 🎨

[@acooksla]

She left him because she didn’t want to settle down, and never did. She wasn’t that kind of woman. She devoted her life to her art and music.

[@haroldobrien4322]

So, .. so good.

[@sidsabhaney]

How So Wonderful ❤

[@deborahhoward3896]

wow A TRIBUTE TO THE BEST

[@ellycat39]

STILL sounds amazing...golden tones :)

[@Gelsyviolet]

Bravo. Grazie

[@DETROIT1948]

Joni Mitchell Oh Canada 🇨🇦 ✨🇨🇦✨🇨🇦✨🇨🇦✨

[@mikechristie3183]

This song always makes me think of stubbies

[@leslieelizabeth219]

Very moving 🥲❤️👌

[@thajiklanto5913]

Mind blown

[@MrRacket991]

Graham's held up much better than all his hippie music contemporaries. Lucky guy.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

smart guy. happily remarried, stays home, doesn't do drugs.

[@MisterTMH]

He probably stopped drinking and taking drugs 40 years ago and took up drinking green tea and riding a bicycle instead.

[@MellowWind]

Didn't know Graham played the harp. Well done.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

he always hess-since the beginning!

[@timfranczyk3293]

Check out Southbound Train

[@MisterTMH]

You Turn me on I'm a radio By Joni MItchell. Nash played the harmonica on that recording.@@timfranczyk3293

[@timothylines631]

so many greats gather love what they do.

[@angelbulldog4934]

This is uniquely Joni's song. ❤