Editor’s note: I heard this the other day at the café and it made me think of so many things. One, I’ve a very close friend who is really struggling right now with his partner. As always, the number one issue is communication, which this song is all about. Two, I loved when Joni wrote and sang stuff like this one and Chelsea Morning both of which uniquely combine lilt and meaning. And finally, it reminded me that Mitchell is a music game-changer. I re-read her career highlights on Wikipedia and am reminded that her classics such as Both Sides Now, Clouds and Woodstock are only part of her story. Mitchell is so revered musically that all-time jazz greats Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock and Charles Mingus sought her out and collaborated with her over time. And her album, Blue, I found is rated 30th all-time by Rolling Stone magazine. Enjoy a listen and maybe look up and get more of her music back onto your playlist. I am.
Favorite Lyric: I come when you whistle,
When you’re lovin’ and kind
But if you’ve got too many doubts,
If there’s no good reception for me then tune me out
‘Cause honey, who needs the static?
It hurts the head
And you wind up crackin’
And the day goes dismal from
“Breakfast Barney” to the sign off prayer
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