Dear Prince, if you think singing the lyrics as they were written is less important than letting us know that you're no longer frightened by the devil, please stick to your own songs.
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Lovely homage to a wonderful song/singer. One more testimony to the way everyone has felt about someone in his/her life. Thanks, Prince, for rendering Joni and Yourself in a fine light. I especially love how he he sings "drawn to those who ain't afraid." Thank you, ebonynichole, for the upload, for you have helped send some beauty out into the world that so needs it now.
it doesn't really mater who has the best version of this track but I'm sure we can all agree it is a great song and I'm enjoying all the different versions
@bowdaippon and I've listened to people who only play in their apartment, and still loved every second of it. I really don't understand people who act like music is some kind of competition. It's about expression.
As tempting as it is to compare with the original, nobody is going to get the perfect combination of beautiful technique and relxed intimacy of Joni's delivery. What Prince does is make a soul song out of it. It works and stands on its own merits. There are many situations where this treatment would work better than the original's. Prince certainly carries this version off with consumate skill. A very enjoyable cover!
@notvalidcharacters Pretentious? Um, yeah right! I discovered Joni thanks to Prince! He's been covering Joni tracks live in concert since 1983 or so...Pretentious is today's music scene with all the fake shit like American Idol and all those fools whom can't write nor play an instrument to save their own life!
Not a big Prince fan. Do respect his talent though. BUT...I am applauding this effort for sure. Excellent. A remarkable cover of Joni Mitchell's song. Probably one of the best. When an artist makes a complete 360 degree turn like this, still maintaining their own style and respectfully applying it to another source -- this is greatness. No Joni Mitchell fan should be angry by this version. It is a beautiful expression.
I don't think Prince would do a cover if he didn't think it was better than the original. And why would anyone? Lack of tallent abd the lure of money.
Todays radio is full of poor covers of classic tracks.
Like Joni his voice range is perfect for this song. The original being sung in Joni's inimitable style but this has to be a close second. Its makes me close to tears every time I listen to it, even more so than Joni strangely enough.
i absolutely love what prince does with this song. stunning. but does anyone have any insight as to why he only sings the one verse??? its so frustrating and puzzling. why would someone participate in a "tribute" album and the selection he offers has had 2 of 3 verses cut! makes no sense. but what he does provide is transcendently beautiful and so heartfelt. one would think he would have wanted to do the whole song!
I have to say that I am a huge prince fan, I've love him for 15 years now, and I've love join since I was a child as well, and I'm not a huge fan of this cover, I like the stuff we did with wendy and lisa
@csnowutube ACTUALLY, I DISAGREE WITH YOU!!!! THIS GUY LOVES JONI MORE THAN YOU....THATS WHY HE WROTE ENDLESS LETTERS TO HER BEFORE HIS CAREER BEGAN...A FACT USE IT AS YOU WISH
@miabelara I agree this is a GREAT cover... but do you really have any idea of how 'covered' Joni's WORK is? A friend who is archiving them has already produced around THIRTY cds with over twenty tracks each and he's still at it! This may well be the very best cover of this song anywhere but to say the best of her WORK is biting off a mighty big chunk. ...just sayin'
Prince's One Nite Alone album is by far one of his best pieces of work.. Some beautiful songs on there. The title track, have a heart, here on earth etc should all b uploaded on Youtube if they're not yet!!!....
This is really a bold rendition of this classic song. Love him or hate Prince has always been willing to take artistic risks on vinyl. . . . This works for me totally, even losing the verses. . . .Makes the song less personal, more of a hymn. , wonderful gospel touch and the falsetto totally works,
From Joni to Prince , from P 2 me , 2 every sons mother , 2 every girl that's made my heart go bump, bump ,bump , I'd look you in the eyes and wish I could sing like this . P nails it . Now take back my goosebumps , Peace
I have so much respect for Prince, I love so much of what he does, but as far as this goes its a bit fo a cop out! He leaves out two verses, the song becomes a chrous with a piano instrumental...??? It doesn't do the original justice at all. There are far better covers of this song out there.
There is an Indie artist named Michael Holland, who does the best cover of this that I ever heard. It is incredibly emotive. This is an excellent version though.
During sound check @ the Empire Ballroom, Prince asked folks what they wanted to hear. This was my request. Prince sang it and brought the ROOM to tears. Simply Amazing.... I can never thank him enough.
Cant think of another artist who could so gracefully cover such a classic song as this. The range in Princes voice is so mesmerising and provokes the same emotion as Joni does
I'd have a lot more respect for this if he hadn't cut half the lyrics... Prince, if you're going to do it, do it right. Do it all. The song begins as follows. .......................... 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 carton 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 Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine You taste so bitter and so sweet Oh I could drink a case of you darling And I would still be on my feet I would still be on my feet I
This is one of the best cover songs I've ever heard in my life....Prince made me love this song, his voice is superb. That man is simply amazing, I could drink a case of him!! I can't keep a dry eye whenever I hear this beautiful song by Prince!!
GOD, I love this song, it's soooo beautiful and makes cry every time. Prince has amazing vocals and no one could do this song any better. He really is one amazing man, I absolutely love this song and all of his! I could see dancing with him off of this song, it's that beautiful. Love Prince forever!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thankyou for posting this as i agree with the many on here that this is a great cover version which kind of adds something special to the original .....Great piece of work ;O)
@tommypaton I agree...I've heard this covered by so many, but Prince really turned it inside out! It wrenches my heart everytime I hear it...and I listen to it every day!
james blake did really amazing cover.it´s really worth to listen.it´s little bit less sentimental than this version although this is also realy beautiful.
@tommypaton I really do agree with you. This version is quite moving. But if you are interested check out the james blake version. a new artist yes. But he definently did a different take that you might appreciate
@tommypaton i have to say that james blake's version really does it for me - the unclear phrases and almost breaking voice make it hurt in a way that i find tallies with the original.
@tommypaton This is one of my favorite songs. Prince did a beautiful cover but he's still not Joni Mitchell. I do like the piano in this cover though. :)
Of the 25+ covers of this musical work of art, Prince's is by far the best. It leaves all of them --including Diana Krall's and K.D. Lang's-- in the dust.
wow, thats special, i grew up listening to lots of Joni, and have grown to be a huge fan of prince, and i dont think there's anyone elsa in the world can cover such a great folk song and make it there own so well.... <3 Prince!!!!!
Nice point Mgoos, no doubt Prince is an unusually gifted individual, but he also has an incredible work ethic and has worked his ass off on his gift, and that's what makes the difference between being really good and GREAT.
The idea of Prince as Genius is fine, but, in fact, Prince learns great things by working very hard. Prince is genius enough to know that great things come from working hard.
prince is a genius...what else can one say? i'm convinced that there's nothing musically that he can't do! he pays homage to mitchell, and then tastefully (and with great love and respect [i'm assuming]) gives us "his" oh-so-soulful and heartfelt version of the song...thanks for posting...i'm off to purchase that "tribute album" now!
Dear Prince, if you think singing the lyrics as they were written is less important than letting us know that you're no longer frightened by the devil, please stick to your own songs.
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wgpcdata1955 2 weeks ago
Lovely homage to a wonderful song/singer. One more testimony to the way everyone has felt about someone in his/her life. Thanks, Prince, for rendering Joni and Yourself in a fine light. I especially love how he he sings "drawn to those who ain't afraid." Thank you, ebonynichole, for the upload, for you have helped send some beauty out into the world that so needs it now.
odovicor 1 month ago
it doesn't really mater who has the best version of this track but I'm sure we can all agree it is a great song and I'm enjoying all the different versions
bowdaippon 1 month ago 4
@bowdaippon and I've listened to people who only play in their apartment, and still loved every second of it. I really don't understand people who act like music is some kind of competition. It's about expression.
KYEONGTI 1 month ago 3
Close third. James Blake beats out Joni and Prince.
baxatak 2 months ago
As tempting as it is to compare with the original, nobody is going to get the perfect combination of beautiful technique and relxed intimacy of Joni's delivery. What Prince does is make a soul song out of it. It works and stands on its own merits. There are many situations where this treatment would work better than the original's. Prince certainly carries this version off with consumate skill. A very enjoyable cover!
unomeimeno 2 months ago 6
This will always be second to Joni, but it's a close second.
philxbx 2 months ago
Stunning !
deegurl58 2 months ago
I CANT TYPE
Mrjewishpoet 2 months ago
POSSIBLY THE BADEST BEST COVER NAD PRINCE SONF EVER BY FAR BY FAR BLAIRKARSCH COM
Mrjewishpoet 2 months ago
just incredible
colbypopblox 3 months ago
best cover although nothing beats the original this surely comes the closest. Prince!!!!
axuxaxux 3 months ago
This is great. Listen to Joe Miller's version also.
sittinback22 3 months ago
Listen to Joe Miller's version also.
sittinback22 3 months ago
Oh come on. This is awful. Aimless and pretentious crap.
notvalidcharacters 4 months ago
@notvalidcharacters I love Prince, but I agree. To be more precise I love Prince and the Revolution.
ms9rabiah 3 months ago
@notvalidcharacters Pretentious? Um, yeah right! I discovered Joni thanks to Prince! He's been covering Joni tracks live in concert since 1983 or so...Pretentious is today's music scene with all the fake shit like American Idol and all those fools whom can't write nor play an instrument to save their own life!
mrfrogbutt1 3 months ago 4
Prince is truly amazing ....
cabottobac 4 months ago 19
This is a beautiful song.
drakesub 4 months ago 4
Not a big Prince fan. Do respect his talent though. BUT...I am applauding this effort for sure. Excellent. A remarkable cover of Joni Mitchell's song. Probably one of the best. When an artist makes a complete 360 degree turn like this, still maintaining their own style and respectfully applying it to another source -- this is greatness. No Joni Mitchell fan should be angry by this version. It is a beautiful expression.
lastrada52 5 months ago 5
I don't think Prince would do a cover if he didn't think it was better than the original. And why would anyone? Lack of tallent abd the lure of money.
Todays radio is full of poor covers of classic tracks.
This is beautiful, art, expression.
onesong2001 5 months ago 3
chills...
AlovesMJ 5 months ago 3
Like Joni his voice range is perfect for this song. The original being sung in Joni's inimitable style but this has to be a close second. Its makes me close to tears every time I listen to it, even more so than Joni strangely enough.
tommypaton 5 months ago 3
The slap bass ruins it, otherwise very soulful.
selfpotatoify 5 months ago
wunderful, wunderful, wunderful: Tanks to you and big thanks to Prince. For sure one of those ten most genious musicians we have on the planet..
Hartwig111 5 months ago
i was going to say James Blake's was best, but this is so soulful, im not going to bother...
rastamouse1988 5 months ago
Does the song really end like that or was this faded out for the video?
rosemarywatson 5 months ago
@rosemarywatson it really ends like that.
123444122 5 months ago
Prince always does a better cover .
MastaJP 6 months ago
i absolutely love what prince does with this song. stunning. but does anyone have any insight as to why he only sings the one verse??? its so frustrating and puzzling. why would someone participate in a "tribute" album and the selection he offers has had 2 of 3 verses cut! makes no sense. but what he does provide is transcendently beautiful and so heartfelt. one would think he would have wanted to do the whole song!
ricw1217 6 months ago
what a beautiful artist.he makes me feel like he's singing to me..
oneway727 6 months ago
Just listened to James Blake version, not even close to being better than Prince take....
troytoy63 6 months ago
Sorry guys, but I think this is horrible.
Rossonero072213 6 months ago
One genius covering another..priceless. thank you Prince.
jnilvr 6 months ago
I think James Blake's got the best version of the song. :)
jhayehidio 6 months ago 8
@jhayehidio Disagree...Joni, then Prince, then James Blake
Spooner22 1 month ago
i love this song
raulnavales 6 months ago
I have to say that I am a huge prince fan, I've love him for 15 years now, and I've love join since I was a child as well, and I'm not a huge fan of this cover, I like the stuff we did with wendy and lisa
TheAliya09 6 months ago
check james blakes version for fresh new talent with heart!!
pjramsay 7 months ago 2
i respect this musician...he did alright here...joni would appreciate the gospel/jazz/r & b flavors
shelleybobelly1 7 months ago
unbearable. especially the piano. I hate when people ruin a great song.
csnowutube 7 months ago
@csnowutube ACTUALLY, I DISAGREE WITH YOU!!!! THIS GUY LOVES JONI MORE THAN YOU....THATS WHY HE WROTE ENDLESS LETTERS TO HER BEFORE HIS CAREER BEGAN...A FACT USE IT AS YOU WISH
sheilaboy44 7 months ago 2
@sheilaboy44 No need to shout. Just giving my opinion. we all get one. peace.
csnowutube 7 months ago
This is the last person I would ever expect to cover Joni. But he makes it happen. I just wish I could hear the lyrics. She was a great lyricist.
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damnfinehorror 7 months ago
sublime
psfoxfire 7 months ago
Prince does so many things so well. I like his old stuff so much.
chuckm51 7 months ago
beautiful cover...
RoryVanucchi 8 months ago
Prince and Diana Krall could do with having a voice swap...
stringmeupscotty1 8 months ago
great cover except it raped the lyrics. missing the first few verses hides the secret love in the song
UpstairsMaid 8 months ago
thank you :)
chiara65chiara65 8 months ago
@miabelara I agree this is a GREAT cover... but do you really have any idea of how 'covered' Joni's WORK is? A friend who is archiving them has already produced around THIRTY cds with over twenty tracks each and he's still at it! This may well be the very best cover of this song anywhere but to say the best of her WORK is biting off a mighty big chunk. ...just sayin'
foxxxin 9 months ago
smooth pop version of the gritty, authentic, folk classic...too easy-listening for my tastes.
SuperBuescher 9 months ago
smooth pop version of the gritty folk classic...
SuperBuescher 9 months ago
I've heard the he is a joni fan . he did a Hendrix cover as well and it wasn't anywhere near as good as this.
judgeshrimp 10 months ago
Great Prince
jacksid13 10 months ago
listen to james blake's version too
Craisha2011 10 months ago 4
So beautiful, God has blessed prince
hepcat2kool 10 months ago 4
Absolute talent! no matter if its a cover or an original..makes no never mind! Prince has got it! legend amongst us!
tynanotoole 11 months ago 3
oh my word!!!!! Prince, now I love you even more. Incredible version ever! much respect to you sir.
mamavox 11 months ago
Prince's One Nite Alone album is by far one of his best pieces of work.. Some beautiful songs on there. The title track, have a heart, here on earth etc should all b uploaded on Youtube if they're not yet!!!....
marcuslobodarus 11 months ago
This is really a bold rendition of this classic song. Love him or hate Prince has always been willing to take artistic risks on vinyl. . . . This works for me totally, even losing the verses. . . .Makes the song less personal, more of a hymn. , wonderful gospel touch and the falsetto totally works,
richdys 11 months ago 2
From Joni to Prince , from P 2 me , 2 every sons mother , 2 every girl that's made my heart go bump, bump ,bump , I'd look you in the eyes and wish I could sing like this . P nails it . Now take back my goosebumps , Peace
mrSITE4SOREIZ 11 months ago 4
I like it when he plays basketball with Eddie Murphy's brother.
mindyspark 1 year ago
P has referenced Joni often, most notably in The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker, but for all his musings, this really proves his affection for her
emanboogie 1 year ago
I have so much respect for Prince, I love so much of what he does, but as far as this goes its a bit fo a cop out! He leaves out two verses, the song becomes a chrous with a piano instrumental...??? It doesn't do the original justice at all. There are far better covers of this song out there.
oisinoregan 1 year ago
The piano at the beginning gives me the best shivers ever!
woooowoooooo 1 year ago
Anything Prince does is tops. I love a wide range of music, from classical to rock, but Prince is high up on the list of favourites.
NovaScotiaChick 1 year ago 2
Prince: what a performer! And who writes better lyrics than Joni?
REdwardButler 1 year ago
A Revelation.
furnguyed 1 year ago
OHH..CÁNADA OHH CÁNADA
danyrecupero 1 year ago
gooseboms
marloekkick 1 year ago
very moving
lovintonal 1 year ago
Prince... no disliked... showing how briliant it is.
MISTEASWAN 1 year ago
There is an Indie artist named Michael Holland, who does the best cover of this that I ever heard. It is incredibly emotive. This is an excellent version though.
scootmandu 1 year ago
During sound check @ the Empire Ballroom, Prince asked folks what they wanted to hear. This was my request. Prince sang it and brought the ROOM to tears. Simply Amazing.... I can never thank him enough.
LadyFingers607 1 year ago 3
Prince brings him self into this song completely
zoarces 1 year ago
Cant think of another artist who could so gracefully cover such a classic song as this. The range in Princes voice is so mesmerising and provokes the same emotion as Joni does
varnish76 1 year ago
I love Price and Joni! What a beautiful blending of talents.
mwhitetrain 1 year ago
christ that was brilliant. snuck up on me...
downgyl4eva89 1 year ago
Best cover Ive ever heard.
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MorrisMills 1 year ago
Im so impressed by Princes treatment of this Joni Mitchell tune, such a compliment.
I'll have to hear the original....I'm so moved!
TheBassplayah 1 year ago
This is one of the best cover songs I've ever heard in my life....Prince made me love this song, his voice is superb. That man is simply amazing, I could drink a case of him!! I can't keep a dry eye whenever I hear this beautiful song by Prince!!
daphnerh1984 1 year ago 5
I could drink a case of Prince!! luvhim!!
Chocolatsis65 1 year ago 3
Wow Prince is amazing I love this song and had never heard this cover before
basketball420caa 1 year ago
GOD, I love this song, it's soooo beautiful and makes cry every time. Prince has amazing vocals and no one could do this song any better. He really is one amazing man, I absolutely love this song and all of his! I could see dancing with him off of this song, it's that beautiful. Love Prince forever!!!!!!!!!!!!
daphnerh1984 1 year ago
We will use this song to present a video at our wedding, just love this song, could listen again and again
josslevac 1 year ago
We will use this song to present a video at our wedding, just love this song, could listen again and again
josslevac 1 year ago 2
Thankyou for posting this as i agree with the many on here that this is a great cover version which kind of adds something special to the original .....Great piece of work ;O)
candyfunk 1 year ago 3
This is without doubt the most moving version of Joni's beautiful love song I have ever heard.
No other artist I have heard has put so much thought and emotion into it.
tommypaton 1 year ago 43
@tommypaton I agree...I've heard this covered by so many, but Prince really turned it inside out! It wrenches my heart everytime I hear it...and I listen to it every day!
ebonynichole 1 year ago 20
@ebonynichole I'm the same. I could shed tears every time I hear the opening lines. It just oozes emotion.
tommypaton 1 year ago
@ebonynichole
The cristina branco version is even more moving than this one!
Epsie02 1 year ago
@Epsie02 personally i dont think so!
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@Epsie02 Personally Idon't thnk so!
kcignik 1 year ago
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Personally I don't thnk so!
kcignik 1 year ago
@Epsie02 no it's not. stop hating on prince.
crucial2025 1 year ago
@tommypaton I agree. I think hw does it better than Joni.
mariodw4 1 year ago
@tommypaton
james blake did really amazing cover.it´s really worth to listen.it´s little bit less sentimental than this version although this is also realy beautiful.
littlerainworm550 1 year ago
@tommypaton James Blake has recently done a new version, its live on an UK radio station, its pretty amazing, you should check it out!
MikeLaFontaine 9 months ago
@tommypaton I really do agree with you. This version is quite moving. But if you are interested check out the james blake version. a new artist yes. But he definently did a different take that you might appreciate
MissAlyHamilton 7 months ago 3
@tommypaton i have to say that james blake's version really does it for me - the unclear phrases and almost breaking voice make it hurt in a way that i find tallies with the original.
Knox1013 5 months ago 3
@tommypaton This is one of my favorite songs. Prince did a beautiful cover but he's still not Joni Mitchell. I do like the piano in this cover though. :)
tammygurl64 5 months ago 2
talented man i have the utmost respect for him
hollycromwell 1 year ago 3
Thanks
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poollija09 1 year ago
Of the 25+ covers of this musical work of art, Prince's is by far the best. It leaves all of them --including Diana Krall's and K.D. Lang's-- in the dust.
a3hr2r 1 year ago 2
wow, thats special, i grew up listening to lots of Joni, and have grown to be a huge fan of prince, and i dont think there's anyone elsa in the world can cover such a great folk song and make it there own so well.... <3 Prince!!!!!
flynny2308tv 1 year ago
Nice point Mgoos, no doubt Prince is an unusually gifted individual, but he also has an incredible work ethic and has worked his ass off on his gift, and that's what makes the difference between being really good and GREAT.
musoid 1 year ago
The idea of Prince as Genius is fine, but, in fact, Prince learns great things by working very hard. Prince is genius enough to know that great things come from working hard.
mgoos9 1 year ago
prince is a genius...what else can one say? i'm convinced that there's nothing musically that he can't do! he pays homage to mitchell, and then tastefully (and with great love and respect [i'm assuming]) gives us "his" oh-so-soulful and heartfelt version of the song...thanks for posting...i'm off to purchase that "tribute album" now!
towpathsatan 1 year ago
my favorite version thank you nichole for posting
reser1966 1 year ago