Most singers are afraid to cover this song as it requires tremendous vocal range, power, and subtlety. Kudos to Brandi Carlile for pulling it off with flying colors.
My interpretation, but ‘I am as constant as the northern star’ is a quote from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, but the guy in the song mildly misquoted it - ‘a northern star’ instead of ‘the northern star’ - which I think is why the narrator of the song calls him out for his pretentiousness. She’s such a badass.
Riley Lawson the technical definition is something about a rapid variation in pitch to give a rich tone... it’s a metaphorical hug she gives you hahaha 0:36
I love the slow vibrato she has. I usually hear older singers do it, like Willie Nelson, but her youthful voice with this technique gives her voice a depth and kind of wisdom that gives me chills. So beautiful.
@@sidrat69 claiming anyone's art is shit means less than what it would have meant if they just didn't create it in the first place. Which means that your claim, in the vein of a critique, is less than nothing.
I am 68 y/o and never thought I would find another singer that touched me like Janis did and now I'm thinking I still have places that haven't been touched before deep in my soul
I've always told my wife that I'm not in love with Brandi....I'm deeply, thoroughly, completely in love with her voice. Nearly 15 years after I was introduced to her first studio album, and the butterflies are still fluttering in my stomach, my heart thrums with excitement, and I'm filled with pure joy every time she starts to sing. My wife- unfortunately for me- also happens to have a crush on Brandi herself....but I can't fault her for that, now can I?
Brandi got to perform this song to Joni on her 75th birthday ~10 weeks later at Disney Hall in LA, as a celebration of Joni's birthday including many others. The performances were released commercially in CD and a more complete DVD, likely posted if you search.
I've never heard any cover coming remotely close to Joni Mitchell's original but here we are. Not that you can really compare Brandi Carlile to Joni. Two separate kinds of talent but WOW. Mind blown.
I had (sorry!) never heard this song before hearing her in concert in Minneapolis in November 2018. And now I'm completely obsessed. Can't believe what she does with her voice. (And kudos to her strings, as well.)
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Brandi!! my sister and I saw her way back when at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon and we have both been enthralled with her amazing voice and soulful song lyrics!
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 cartoon coaster In the blue TV screen light I drew a map of Canada Oh, Canada And I sketched your face on it twice Oh you are in my blood like holy wine You taste so bitter But you taste so sweet, oh I could drink a case of you, I could drink a case of you darling Still be on my feet I still be on my feet 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 that 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 are in my blood like holy wine You taste so bitter And you taste sweet oh I could drink a case of you, I could drink a case of you darling Still I'd be on my feet I still be on my feet I met a woman She had a mouth like yours, she knew your life She knew your devils and your deeds and she said Go to him Stay with him if you can But be prepared to bleed Oh, but you are in my blood you're my holy wine Oh, you taste so bitter You taste sweet, oh I could drink a case of you darling Still I'd be on my feet I still be on my feet Hmm Still be on my feet Songwriter: Joni Mitchell
My first concert ever was heart only two years ago. And she was there with them.. she was better than Heart and I LOVE heart. It was the first I’d heard of her. A case of you is my favorite song she started singing this and I just started CRYING .. and it still makes me tear up. It’s flawless.
My two favorite female singers: Joni Mitchell (first and foremost) and Brandi Carlile. Imagine my joy to find Brandi singing a cover of one of my very favorite Joni Mitchell songs!
❤ this song and the singer. She is awesome. 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 cartoon coaster In the blue TV screen light I drew a map of Canada Oh, Canada With your face sketched on it twice 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 Oh, I would still be on my feet 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 Still I'd be on my feet I would still be on my feet I met a woman She had a mouth like yours She knew your life She knew your devils and your deeds And she said, "Go to him, stay with him if you can But be prepared to bleed" Oh, but you are in my blood You're my holy wine You're so bitter Bitter and so sweet Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling Still I'd be on my feet I would still be on my feet
The only cover of this Joni classic that I liked before hearing this version was the one that Prince did. This is brilliant. Listen to Prince's version if you've never heard it OR James Blake.
This beautiful voice and words has genuinely given me goosebumps. Sincerely. That has never happened to me before, listening to someone's vocals. Thank you for posting and thank you Brandi and Joni.
Lyrics 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 cartoon coaster In the blue TV screen light I drew a map of Canada Oh, Canada With your face sketched on it twice 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 Oh, I would still be on my feet 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 Still I'd be on my feet I would still be on my feet I met a woman She had a mouth like yours She knew your life She knew your devils and your deeds And she said, "Go to him, stay with him if you can But be prepared to bleed" Oh, but you are in my blood You're my holy wine You're so bitter Bitter and so sweet Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling Still I'd be on my feet I would still be on my feet
ill never understand why people feel the need to scream during a performance like this...just shut up and listen to her brilliance...its not a britney spears concert
.. i'll still be on my feet.. trying to bring closure to mourning.. as it has been interrupted.. to add another one.. too heavy for my shoulders.. my heart.. my soul.. i'll be ok soon.. i know there is light ahead.. i just have to keep going .. love you, always.. don't worry.. sorry.. it's not easy.. i'm taking medication to help me out of depression (double PTSD)..
Most singers are afraid to cover this song as it requires tremendous vocal range, power, and subtlety. Kudos to Brandi Carlile for pulling it off with flying colors.
She’s a vocal powerhouse (not to mention a writing powerhouse). Not sure there’s a woman who’s better.
I hope she gets in the studio to cover this and get it recorded properly. She’s amazing.
“I’m as constant as the northern star. Constantly in the darkness, where’s that at.” Genius.
Joni's lyrics ARE poetry!!!!
My interpretation, but ‘I am as constant as the northern star’ is a quote from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, but the guy in the song mildly misquoted it - ‘a northern star’ instead of ‘the northern star’ - which I think is why the narrator of the song calls him out for his pretentiousness. She’s such a badass.
incredible. one of the best Joni covers I've ever heard.
Yes!!!!!!!! Eva Cassidy, too.
Love this and LeAnn Rimes version.
If you hear Brandi’s vibrato and your soul doesn’t feel like spring, you’re not human.
Riley Lawson the technical definition is something about a rapid variation in pitch to give a rich tone... it’s a metaphorical hug she gives you hahaha 0:36
Elemenopea gosh..what an ultimatum !
I love the slow vibrato she has. I usually hear older singers do it, like Willie Nelson, but her youthful voice with this technique gives her voice a depth and kind of wisdom that gives me chills. So beautiful.
To the person who recorded and posted this, I love you.
Oogle Foogenstein, 😘
Me too
Brandi did this song wonderfully. She understood Joni's song.
I never thought I'd hear a cover of this song as good as Diana Krall's but here we are.
A great version done to a very, very, difficult song to sing. All Joni's songs are impossible to cover. She has real talent
That's because her 'songs' are shit!
@@sidrat69 claiming anyone's art is shit means less than what it would have meant if they just didn't create it in the first place. Which means that your claim, in the vein of a critique, is less than nothing.
@@jakebrandt5882 ????
Marwood you have no taste
I am 68 y/o and never thought I would find another singer that touched me like Janis did and now I'm thinking I still have places that haven't been touched before deep in my soul
She's one of the Best Female voices in History. Love you Brandi Carlile.
I've always told my wife that I'm not in love with Brandi....I'm deeply, thoroughly, completely in love with her voice. Nearly 15 years after I was introduced to her first studio album, and the butterflies are still fluttering in my stomach, my heart thrums with excitement, and I'm filled with pure joy every time she starts to sing. My wife- unfortunately for me- also happens to have a crush on Brandi herself....but I can't fault her for that, now can I?
I understand
It is right that❤️ her voice is beyond anything I’ve ever heart!!
The only one who comes close!
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE...Brandi you blow my heart apart
L'unica in grado di cantare le canzoni di Joni ❤
Holy f*cking shit ! Brandi is amazing!
Brandi got to perform this song to Joni on her 75th birthday ~10 weeks later at Disney Hall in LA, as a celebration of Joni's birthday including many others. The performances were released commercially in CD and a more complete DVD, likely posted if you search.
I've never heard any cover coming remotely close to Joni Mitchell's original but here we are. Not that you can really compare Brandi Carlile to Joni. Two separate kinds of talent but WOW. Mind blown.
I come back here a lot!
Once again, I am humbled, elevated, inspired by Brandi, singing a song by another woman that I adore.
she's is some wild angel that we are so blessed to hear. phenomenal.
Wow, what an amazing voice..... I really felt it in my soul.....goosebumps!
Wish I could be at Carnegie Hall right now. 💙
That just made me cry 😢 So beautiful
💙
Absolutely Amazing Ms. Brandi. Not too often the cover is better than the original, but .... JUST SAYING. Goosebumps and Tears people!!!!
Be still my heart.
So breathtakingly beautiful
This is... so... beautiful....
The perfect cover of this song.
Ghoosbumps everywhere every time I hear this.. 1st heard her on Howard stern do this cover n I’m hooked.
john mamuzich, saw that video, wish they post that video on YT. So good.
Incredible vocal performance by Brandi. She has come a long way, and I love this cover. Keep growing, girl, that voice is a weapon!
She makes me miss Joni just a little bit less. Love both. Beautiful, just beautiful.
BEST VERSION I WOULD SAY!!!! 😭😭😭😭
She makes me cry.
Goosebumps. Amazing talent
If this doesn't just bring you to tears? I have seen her four times. Never is enough. 💛
Amazing talent, I'm sure Joni would love this version.
Kathleen Blackburn she sang this at Joni's 75th Birthday.
She's covering the whole album "Blue", with Jonis' blessing.
She is one of a kind , beautiful ❤️ voice and person
A superior cover. Amazing to say the least.
Brandi great cover...I'm glad you like and appreciate the "old" songs...
You are conduit from pass to the future. Thank you.❤️🎶
So good.
So hard to do justice to Joni ... most don't try. Brandi nailed it.
And I was really reminiscing having learned back in that day to sing along with her in winter especially
The most perfect pop song of all time. And Brandi more than does it justice.
akbar41 it’s not a pop song tho lmao
@@QWlN "Pop" was much more inclusive in the 20th century.
@@QWlN Not as we know "pop" now, but back in the 20th century, lots of stuff we wouldn't consider "pop" now were.
akbar41 Okay, yes. I will give you that.
As a fan of Joni's . . . BRAVO!
Jitters, butterflies, goosebumps…yearning,loving…wine..moonlight, heart ache but it would be best with the one you love
Brandi is an amazing singer, performer and human being!!!!!
Joni was apart of.my youth 45yrs ago she would so pround of this
Searingly beautiful, almost hauntingly so. Joni would approve!
My god that was beautiful. Beyond .
Bravo! Bravo, Brandi Carlile!!! 👏👏👏👏 Amazingly beautiful cover of this Joni Mitchell song!❤
Brilliant. I love what you are doing and who you are.
And...she went to Joni’s and sang the Blue album to her face. If that’s not lady balls of steel I don’t know what is!!! Rock on Brandi!!
I had (sorry!) never heard this song before hearing her in concert in Minneapolis in November 2018. And now I'm completely obsessed. Can't believe what she does with her voice. (And kudos to her strings, as well.)
Scott Oakman, did you see her at The Grammys?
@@annalieberjamin9226 I heard it was a killer performance of 'The Joke'. Didn't watch the show, but looked it up online after the fact.
Moved to tears!
Beautiful. And very interesting accompaniment! 😁 can't help falling in love with it...... 😘
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Brandi!! my sister and I saw her way back when at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon and we have both been enthralled with her amazing voice and soulful song lyrics!
have had some moments at the crystal ballroom.....
that was lovely! not sure if i've ever heard her before - but now i'm paying attention and will look for more of her music. 🎤🎼🎶🎵
You are in for a treat. (And probably an obsession, if my experience is any guide.)
roxanneworld11 see her Mother's Day video of Evangeline. Beautiful. Officially called 'The Mother'...
Thank you for posting! Hope to hear her sing this in person someday.
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 cartoon coaster
In the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada
Oh, Canada
And I sketched your face on it twice
Oh you are in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter
But you taste so sweet, oh
I could drink a case of you, I could drink a case of you darling
Still be on my feet
I still be on my feet
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 that 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 are in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter
And you taste sweet oh
I could drink a case of you, I could drink a case of you darling
Still I'd be on my feet
I still be on my feet
I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours, she knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds and she said
Go to him
Stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed
Oh, but you are in my blood you're my holy wine
Oh, you taste so bitter
You taste sweet, oh
I could drink a case of you darling
Still I'd be on my feet
I still be on my feet
Hmm
Still be on my feet
Songwriter: Joni Mitchell
My first concert ever was heart only two years ago. And she was there with them.. she was better than Heart and I LOVE heart. It was the first I’d heard of her. A case of you is my favorite song she started singing this and I just started CRYING .. and it still makes me tear up. It’s flawless.
I’m just sat here trying to take this performance in 😭💙💚
Wow! So beautiful!!!
on repeat. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
She is amazing 😻
I love that at 1:06 you can hear a guy say 'It's a Joni Mitchell Song', just ever so slightly in the background
There is very very little that's more gorgeous than that. Bravo Brandi !! That was simply beautiful !!
if they could only stop cheering and applauding and just listen
isn't that so annoying? wait til the damn song ends
IDIOTS ... WHOOPING AND SQUEALING
LIVE music. That's the damn point. Stay home and listen to the radio if you don't want to hear humans connecting to other humans.
A very Joni comment to make!!
My two favorite female singers: Joni Mitchell (first and foremost) and Brandi Carlile. Imagine my joy to find Brandi singing a cover of one of my very favorite Joni Mitchell songs!
Did you know that she covered the whole BLUE album at the Disney Concert Hall in front on Joni herself? It was amazing.
I did not! Thanks for letting me know! I have been relistening to Joni’s “Blue”album for two straight months, now.💕
Not easy to cover the great Canadian singer, Joni Mitchell's songs, but Brandi aces it. Prince also !
Yes so true ❤
❤ this song and the singer. She is awesome.
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 cartoon coaster
In the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada
Oh, Canada
With your face sketched on it twice
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
Oh, I would still be on my feet
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
Still I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds
And she said, "Go to him, stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed"
Oh, but you are in my blood
You're my holy wine
You're so bitter
Bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Still I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
goosebumps and tears. that's what brandi singing this song does to me.
a beautiful cover! hadn't heard this song in years, finding in my RUclips feed was a nice surprise. 🥀🥀🥀🥀
Awesome.
I love this!
Amazing.
The only cover of this Joni classic that I liked before hearing this version was the one that Prince did. This is brilliant. Listen to Prince's version if you've never heard it OR James Blake.
kd Lang has an awesome vesion too.
Will check out his version.
Diana Krall’s cover of this is brilliant too.
But the one cover that transcends Joni's version is Joni's orchestral rendition of 'A Case Of You' on her concept album "Both Sides Now' from 2000
@@teresaeveringham897 yes 💯
Crying. 😭
I want to be Brandi when I grow up.
Wow……wow
Beautiful Treasured Soul Brandi, a wonderful cover of Joni. Blessings
This is good.
Wow.
Oh my, chills. Yes, Joni used some very different chords. Great job.
The best cover of this song. Ever. Unbelievable vocals. She is amazing.
When a style /delivery is someone definitively and that was intended per the originator is there really a way to rerender
Chills xo
This beautiful voice and words has genuinely given me goosebumps. Sincerely. That has never happened to me before, listening to someone's vocals. Thank you for posting and thank you Brandi and Joni.
❤️
I won't say it's as good as Joni, but damn!
Come one band and orchestra!! Come on!!
Fantastic job Brandi! Made me 😢. Did you have the fortune to meet Joni, yet?
She did.
I Recognize The Voice Of My Angel Friend... Sweet Girl🔥❤.
Lyrics
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 cartoon coaster
In the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada
Oh, Canada
With your face sketched on it twice
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
Oh, I would still be on my feet
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
Still I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds
And she said, "Go to him, stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed"
Oh, but you are in my blood
You're my holy wine
You're so bitter
Bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Still I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
Woops!
ill never understand why people feel the need to scream during a performance like this...just shut up and listen to her brilliance...its not a britney spears concert
Nails it
I was there....
.. i'll still be on my feet.. trying to bring closure to mourning.. as it has been interrupted.. to add another one.. too heavy for my shoulders.. my heart.. my soul.. i'll be ok soon.. i know there is light ahead.. i just have to keep going .. love you, always.. don't worry.. sorry.. it's not easy.. i'm taking medication to help me out of depression (double PTSD)..