Prince • A Case of You • Live • 1983 • [Joni Mitchell Cover]

[@imagesbyepstein]

I directed this at First Avenue that night.

[@dionbaldsing2005]

Hey, I'm 18 years old and I just wish I can go back in time to visit such a legend. He was just a normal human being who made people love on another. Nothing less or nothing more. Stay blessed brother and may those memories stick with you forever.

[@chinchilla0766]

❤

[@jakubpietrzela2997]

Oh, I wonder if there's a better quality of the show somewhere...

[@lucaswallo8127]

oh thats amazing

[@jobobbi]

Oh lawd... Is it true that the quality of the master copy rather dark & blue in color? I heard the highest generation of the leaked copy is 2nd generation VHS from a staff at First Avenue, Another last question is whether every prince's gig at First Ave. was shot as multi-cam's , particulary at the time between '81~'82. For instance, the circulating copy for his warm-up gig in '86 is only in single cam version. I don't think it's *finished* copy, just sorta leak from one of the multiple cam's that night.

[@DanieleBrunengo]

This is an unreal, genius arrangement. He plays with the song's tempo as old bluesmen used to, decomposing harmonies and honoring another genius with his interpretation. Both him and Joni deserve to be remembered for centuries to come.

[@marcmennesson274]

Yess....Prince was a genious... A real one... Listening to all his great albums. ❤ From France, Paris.

[@TR-ru7tb]

I like the original..no tune here😊

[@dedaaantijdverdrijf6250]

💯 ❤

[@MrBigred1990]

@@TR-ru7tbyou and I both know there is a tune. It’s fine if you prefer the original, but don’t degrade this one.

[@alabastermontague6841]

Prince always focused on that one verse -- "I am a lonely painter / I live in a box of paint / I'm frightened by the devil / but I'm drawn to those who ain't / afraid" and I think that's because he knew deeply what Joni meant by it, in a way that's visible to those looking from the outside of that creative process but not really comprehensible to those, well, that ain't on the inside.

[@Cosmogirl014]

Love your words, so true. He loved her for being out of the box, and that one line message we who are out of the box get it. Both are beautiful 'in tune' souls with life and what goes beyond...

[@sumar207]

Your comment to this song, - about Prince, about Ms. Mitchell, artists - and the process - is one of the most profound, revealing statements that I have had the pleasure to read. Artists and their creations make this world so much more nuanced and we are all enriched by their creations.

[@empressadelexxmotherofjohn10]

Reckon youre right. Love Prince, & love that he loved that song. But Jonis' is epic. The whole of Blue is a masterpiece.

[@m.stewart8094]

Still I just wish he’d just once do the whole thing. I would have loved to hear him sing “just before our love got lost you said....” and “I drew a map of Canada.....oh Canada.....with your face sketched on it twice.”

[@lanacastillo49]

Its not a good song in any way. Adele's Someone Like You is a million times better. This song doesn't carry any good melody or harmony at all. Just strings of words that Joni made different notes of. Has no cohesiveness. The line Canada, oh Canada. Lmao wtf. Hilarious

[@D00RK90B]

I just found out TODAY that Prince covered Joni and admired her work. I had to come to KZbin to listen.

[@robinlang808]

Where have you been? I’m so glad you’re on board!

[@jnwalsh3656]

Prince did a really great job on "A Case Of You."

[@803freak]

Same today 😊💜

[@johngraydon506]

He’d have covered her all right 😄

[@robinlang808]

🥰

[@Victoria-px2iq]

Prince’s love of Joni Mitchell was prevalent thru his entire career from the cover of this song to The Ballad of Dorothy Parker and many other songs when he references her music

[@CDA129]

Even in the name Ice Cream Castles which he named a Time Album

[@tmcboston1]

@@CDA129 thank you.

[@go-godollie2335]

i see you, fam 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@SkeeterNYC]

Of course Prince recognized Joni's genius. Kate Bush's too. Like attracts like.

[@seanduranovich738]

birds of a feather flock together

[@andrewaronson3364]

yeah but you go poop. I heard 💩🙅

[@katherinehunter9526]

Yup Prince recognized Her Goddess energy and Genius. May he be Resting in Peace and Love Forever. Making the Angels Dance on High! Thanks for sharing this video. ✌❤🎶🎸👑💃🇨🇦🐈🤘

[@sawittisunga]

Game recognize game.

[@lanacastillo49]

Its not a good song in any way. Adele's Someone Like You is a million times better. This song doesn't carry any good melody or harmony at all. Just strings of words that Joni made different notes of. Has no cohesiveness. The line Canada, oh Canada. Lmao wtf. Hilarious

[@rday1192]

The arrangement of this song on guitar by Prince is awesome period

[@joybullen6178]

R Day 💜💜💜

[@stinar37]

I love the way he writhes with pleasure at finding the right note at :49 . never gets old. What a talent/ gift to the world

[@jnwalsh3656]

So cool that she was one of his inspirations. She is a brilliant artist. Folk, jazz, just Joni RIP Purple One.

[@chippy7745]

In a book I read about Prince, it said that it was a Joni Mitchell concert that was one of the very first concerts Prince ever attended at a pretty young age and he had a seat close to the stage. She actually told him that she remembers seeing him in the audience. So weird. They ended up being friends and Wendy tells a story about how they (she, Prince and Lisa) visited Joni at her house. Prince went over to Joni’s piano and started playing and she said “that’s beautiful….what is it?” And he told her it is your song! (Not sure which one he was playing).

[@CDA129]

Remember the controversy album cover? On the back it Says "Joni" with a star on each side of the Name *Joni*. Great artist admire those as great and greater...

[@troytoy63]

Magic times..................Prince making it look so easy...

[@CJ-cf7ih]

He and Joni had that in common.

[@toddburton6570]

Joni is a Godess. I was privileged to see her live in concert. I think I cried through most of it...

[@sgwtier]

I've heard she will perform again this year. Even if I would be in the US this time, It would be needless to try to grab some tickets. So, seeing her live once will stay a dream. Also, I would cry the whole time and afterwards, I would be angry at me, while crying, I can't listen very well.

[@bobkirkendale242]

Excellent! The meaning behind, I could drink a case of you and I'd still be on my feet is so powerful. One can be drunk from someone else's love but still be sober enough to really see who they are. I think its why Prince loves the song so much. Joni Mitchell is a prophet.

[@lilme7052]

Oh my god what a find! Joni and Prince!

[@stephenvinson6474]

beautiful tribute to Joni's song done by an exquisite artist.....RIP beautiful Prince.

[@sydnieliza1247]

this made my year. almost 40 years after it happened. two magical songwriters.

[@Erin-ke1ej]

It's amazing, isn't it? To just close your eyes and let them take you into the feelings of their soul. My entire body and soul feels it, it's my meditation, drug and drug of choice. Call me an addict all you want, I don't care. 🎶

[@clairewyndham1971]

There are some sings that can cause goosebumps within seconds. This is one rendition that does just that. " I can drink a case of you, and still be on my feet" was actually felt by Prince. RIP Prince.

[@nlbhaduri]

There are no words great enough to capture how I feel about Prince.

[@Mode-7]

Pure magic. Cool to think that this is the show that the album version of Purple Rain was recorded at. You can sorta of hear the same effects being used on his mic. The level of his creative energy in that time period is off the charts.

[@pretzelberger2125]

I wasn't at said gig, but am familiar with the footage. This is just two minutes of a genuinely legendary performance.

[@schuylerdavis7428]

Yes this is the album version. KZbin use to have the live performance from this show of Purple Rain, but it was taken off! 😏

[@Jackie-bg3os]

i want to watch this every day for the rest of my life

[@mariasmintwater8786]

Once you've watch him live, it is impossible to enjoy other musicians the same. Prince is extremely good

[@Tzipporah36]

@@mariasmintwater8786 wish I had that experience..

[@mariasmintwater8786]

Tzi, not alive, but you can feel him live, downloading or playing all the live concerts he has on the net . with a normal sound system plugged , from 50 € , and a good screen , you feel so much his incredible mastery

[@Tzipporah36]

@@mariasmintwater8786 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@mariasmintwater8786]

@@Tzipporah36 Do. It :)) buy a memory storage. Look for the way to download everything from Him from every site, yt, mixcloud, etc...is easy....to find how. .I have more than 1 tera dowloaded of Prince. Stored safe, and you can enjoy him forever........offline. You will have puré gold to enjoy everyday and to future share with others... Prince's Music and performance have an extreme healing energy ...

[@donjohnson1623]

Huge JM fan here. This is the by far the BEST cover of a Joni Mitchell song EVER done. JM also stated Prince covered her songs the best.

[@Krisleigh1981]

Joni + Prince + Lyrics + Guitar = Heaven ❤❤❤

[@jomassey4207]

So much feeling and a completely different arrangement. He was a musical genius.❤ RIP.

[@chinchilla0766]

OMG ... no words could describe the heavenly tenderness of this performance.

[@knowtheway7354]

Well said.....Horse Races in PARIS...Today.....Case of U...Won...🤑🤑🤑Thanks JONI/PRINCE

[@paulcalhoun1762]

PRINCE sings this pretty well with the 🎸 guitar. I admire his creative showmanship here. You are greatly missed 😢

[@stuartmcculloch9461]

This performance says it all.

[@nica900]

I don't know how I missed this, two of my favourite all time genius musicians coming together in one magical moment.

[@patriciagrana5504]

I wept when I listened to this Joni Mitchell cover by Prince... beautiful arrangement. Abbreviated and sublime.

[@chinchilla0766]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 Oh my god, what a divine Performance. Soooo deeply hearttouching, tender and heavenly beautifull. Prince was not from this world. He was an Angel from another universe. ( iam frightened of the devil too! )

[@citymusicyoutube]

thanks joni....thanks prince....love and respect

[@1zangelique]

This is so beautiful it’s like it can’t be real. But it is. Thank you, Prince.

[@srvsrv8584]

Wow, Prince can make anything sound soooo good!

[@joybullen6178]

Remember when u told me that love was touching souls well surely u touched mine u re in blood like holy wine u re so bitter and so sweet R.I.P my Precious Prince 💜💜💜💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@thedoll1003]

How beautiful is he singing this, I love his twinkly knowing smile x

[@valeriewilliams6068]

Beautiful...Have always loved the song and Prince💜.

[@eaburl]

Gorgeous, thanks for posting this lovely rare clip.

[@annabelliott]

Lovely song, lovely performance. I'm happy to listen; don't mind that the video is vintage '83. The voice I hear is timeless and hauntingly beautiful.

[@icu1905]

Why does my heart still ache...Till my last breath...I will never b the same.... Greatness! 💜✝️☮️

[@hollyh314]

There are really no words to describe the intense love I have/had for this brilliant, beyond talented, beautiful man!!!! How much I would have loved to been that microphone... LOL💕❤️💕 RIP to the Most Beautiful One!

[@fioregiallo]

This little cover is absolutely heart wrenching. Omg

[@mavie3252]

i could drink a case of this magical, divine 2 minutes - love it love it so much

[@zazazizu8759]

The MAGNIFICENT, the ONE and ONLY Prince!

[@shogunmadness]

Super cool that he would tribute such an amazing song.

[@CA-lf7jt]

Listen to “why don’t you call me anymore.” Love that . This is great

[@missymissymiss5192]

Beautiful interpretation of a wonderful song.

[@lab4389]

Such a passionate song written by Joni, and performed by a passionate Prince. So beautiful. I wish it were 1982, and I could go back and undo a marriage with an ex who had mental illness (undiagnosed) and it infected my two sons. I literally am barely hanging on to life.

[@enchantedcauldron]

Oh man, I just listened to this 1983 cover of Joni's A Case Of You, then listened to Joni's 1983 version. I melted at both of them. Being a fan of both, I was so happy to hear Prince pick this gem of a song to perform. The feelings came through in both, but I have to say, I felt it more with Prince.

[@Cosmogirl014]

@Little boots 2 I bet you won't he was on fire in those days.

[@Cosmogirl014]

@Little boots 2 miss him every day 💜. Never be another like him, genius yes extremely gifted.

[@Cosmogirl014]

@Little boots 2 yes he did, a shame. What a life he lived though...lived the dream. Left us so much behind too. Recorded everything, amazing artist.

[@Cosmogirl014]

@Little boots 2 he was amazing artist always and forever. Glad you got to experience his eclectic self. 💜🕊

[@jeanninel4178]

Beatiful

[@jgutie1552]

Inspired performance!

[@lucimauro225]

L'arrangiamento di Prince in questo pezzo rivela un talento enorme come pochi sanno fare ! Prince e Jony Mitchell immortali con la loro arte che è fuori dal tempo! 💞

[@arronthompson3265]

Forever my love 💜💜💜💜💜💜, always Prince

[@diane5836]

He had to grow into this song...vocally and spiritually. Years later He did. God bless you Prince.

[@patriciawise2277]

He’s perfectly beautiful in and out‼️💜

[@lindahanna4925]

Loving him.... 🎵🎶💜👑..

[@buccaneerkatner9503]

The best guitarist to ever walk the Darth... and i was born in 1983 ...xx

[@drlsziell]

I wish he would have recorded a studio version this is perfect!

[@alainecohen4353]

He did! It is his contribution to the Joni tribute album. The performance is brilliant.

[@ceesvdveldt2315]

He did! Search the internet!

[@sweetsweet4441]

This brings me joy💞🎤

[@TheItalianDNA]

This is priceless video footage.

[@AndieWalsh333]

You are a saint for putting this up.

[@sbrown7494]

So beautiful and so are you Prince. This man has touched my soul.. Tears.... Thank you for this download...

[@TheRobFeeney]

Good luck to any existing or emerging Artist’s touching this guy’s talent, lol. The music industry should’ve died when he did. RIP Mr. Prince.

[@NairamAngel1]

Goosebumps and tears.😭😭😭.....my top fave cover forever he did!👌👌👌💜💜💜💜💜💜 Who can rate this down,can't understand......

[@tinaneaderhiser9127]

Thanks so much for posting 👑💜🔥💥😍👍🤗👏🥰💥🔥💜👑

[@MonkeymagicsMum]

This man! I'm constantly amazed at the eclectic influences on him! People you'd never expect (well, I wouldn't), like Joni for one...Hendrix and James Brown, yes, I can expect that but Joni??? :-)

[@eaburl]

He was an enormous fan of hers.

[@antunivanovic]

He recorded a studio cover version of this song, which appeared on the Joni Mitchell tribute album via Nonesuch, released earlier in the 2000s.

[@crieverytim]

why would you be surprised to hear a 1st rate song writer recognize and appreciate another 1st rate song writer?? makes no sense

[@earthangel8730]

Both Prince and Joni.....Genius!

[@djm122270]

This is everything! 💜

[@jaramillolugo5921]

Joni Mitchell has a pervasive influence, and she's also admired by established artists: Prince, Led Zeppelin, Björk, Seal, Herbie Hancock, Rufus Wainwright, Taylor Swift, Nick Mason, Los Lobos, Minnie Riperton, Judy Collins, Fluke... Since 1985 every time I hear Prince's Raspberry Beret reference "my boss is Mr. McGee" (a character from Don Juan's Reckless Daughter album's Paprika Plains) I just smile for there's Joni. She's even on the cover of Controversy among the bold press headlines! And then of course The Ballad of Dorothy Parker song, in which he blatantly mentions her and Help Me! Or Prince's Christopher Under the Cherry Moon character playing piano with a string arrangement coda right out of Shades of Scarlet Conquering. Lots of Color and Contrast. Björk's only movie was titled Dancer in the Dark, it is surely taken from Joni's own My Old Man. She recorded The Boho Dance. Robert Plant told he was so nervous about meeting his idol he couldn't say a word to her when in the same room! Led Zep III album's acoustic sets were the result of the band being awestruck with The Artist that designed even her own album covers, getting them made with embossing (unlike Madonna, as she once stated!) and gatefolded, plus mastered (like many Prince's records) by Bernie Grundman! Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant recalls meeting her, but she was too wasted... And what an encyclopedia of countless collaborators that played with her! Charles Mingus, Joe Sample, James Taylor, The Band, Thomas Dolby, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter, Tom Scott, Chaka Khan, José Feliciano, Larry Carlton, Crosby, Stills, & Nash (remember her Woodstock?), Cheech & Chong (Twisted, crazy... hey flip city!), and her live sets were just tight! Me I was introduced to her music by a boyfriend with a sort of homemade compilation on cassette, songs carefully chosen from Clouds to Hejira, and that got me deliriously hooked on Joni. Even driven to paint my house in terracota and turquoise like her 1977 double album! And I could say that I could drink a case of Joni, and I would still be on my feet. My dreams with the seagulls fly Out of reach out of cry. Thanks u Joni!

[@TyroneNelson]

Prince forever!!!!

[@hansemannluchter643]

Happy Birthday Joni..

[@HearturMind]

Thanks Brandi for turning me on to this on Sirius Somewhere over the Radio today. I’m crying because the song is so beautiful, so beautifully done and that Prince is not going to be able to do it again on this side of the veil. 😢 😭 😿

[@Youmeandyume]

Oh WOW i have been listening to this for a while but had never seen the actual clip! Thank you for this!

[@sethgold2048]

PRINCE SEEMS TO BE ENJOYING A LOT COVERING THIS GREAT SONG....... WOW

[@erflingnot]

Here for this June 2021…. Course he admired Joni Mitchell,……I’m 63 years old and I’m never surprised at the loving community of musicians

[@t_ruth555]

Incredible! 💜

[@remingtonsteele3581]

Thank you for posting this. Bloody genius: Prince Rogers Nelson

[@robertberg2606]

the closest thing to the source of music this world has ever seen. !!!!

[@geraldinewalker1963]

Prince sounds so incredible l think he is dreaming of his 💕 lovely wife Matye whom he loved so much he is gorgeous here rest easy Prince we love 💕 you this is Geraldine Walker from Saginaw Michigan

[@geraldinewalker1963]

Prince was the last of the angelic voices he sounds magnificent on this beautiful ❤️ gem Lt is so strange to see Prince gone from us he sorely missed rest easy Prince we love 💕 you this is Geraldine Walker from Saginaw Michigan

[@blackgargamel]

Sublime, magique que l'Estate se dépêche de sortir ça video + audio avec la version live d'Electric Intercourse.

[@suzygordon2331]

Intersting version. He really makes it his own.

[@gilbertjones7027]

Dedicated to my only love. In my blood like holy wine So bitter so sweet

[@willfromyadkinville]

his favorite song. i can see why! i love Joni Mitchell!

[@vgfxworks]

Wow where this came from, appeared out of nowhere? Omg.. never seen or thought such version existed. 😲

[@GautierDelapierre]

Tellement profond et touchant. On peut sentir l'apogée de la créativité d'un homme dans des moments comme celui là.

[@willgiles6848]

Prince was a huge Joni Mitchell fan. He even wrote a song for her around the sign of the times era. Emotional pump. It’s ok the sign of the times re release. Joni however turned it down as it wasn’t her style. None the less prince was a huge fan. He even referenced “help me” by Joni in the ballad of Dorothy Parker

[@angeladiaz3121luvnme]

Is there any other Man that could hold on to you the way he did without even trying 💜💜💜

[@michalwilliams610]

Superior soul

[@dcplyr]

I hear the makings of another lonely Christmas in that piece.

[@nickedani]

Two universes collinding, giving birth to a hot damm folk blues jam song

[@reginafris6822]

Wild, wise, and unexpected. Wonder if anyone in the club recognized the cover. Miss you, bro: your eyes and notes contained many universes.💜

[@MissCharlieYT]

A fine freaking blessing for BC’s song.

[@rl8925]

Miss you Prince 💗

[@marybethwitecki5747]

What a smart and beautiful cover

[@whisperingpoet4352]

You can tell how much he loves this song.

[@Dan-vt3nk]

Awesome!

[@songqueen37]

This is good but he did another version of this song on piano that unbelievably beautiful. Check it out One Night Alone

[@Cosmogirl014]

Ahh - my favorite - yes! But the video of this one is mesmerizing as always, sweet Prince. Love him, he covered some serious love ballads, incredible taste in deep/dark/soulful music ... 💜

[@Martvandelay]

This is true soul. Genius!

[@nicksimon7364]

I’m sorry I might be in the minority but this blows away the studio version on one night alone

[@CookieZ3353]

Miss this dude so much.

[@MrPocket1960]

When and where was this concert? The estate should release Prince live performances. That's where Prince dominated.

[@gregoryshanly2974]

This is from probably the greatest concert of his career. It was a benefit for the Minnesota Dance Theatre company on August 3 1983. It was the live debut for a number of the Purple Rain tracks and the (edited) performance of the song Purple Rain from this concert is what your hear on the album. There have been rumours that it's going to be released *fingers crossed*

[@MrPocket1960]

@@gregoryshanly2974 I don't know about "the greatest concert of his career" However I stand by my comment on the estate needs to put their creative team together and remaster and clean up the live performances and introduce an entire generation to this musical genius. He was self taught in so many aspects of musicianship and the business no one like him to date has accomplished so much in such a seemingly short period of time.

[@samanthabaizid4314]

Le plus grand artiste de tous les temps...

[@goldasianexchangeqatardoha5049]

Это СУПЕР !!!!!! This is Super !!! From Russia with Love !!!