Help Me

Joni Mitchell

About Help Me

"Help Me" is a love song written, produced, and performed by Joni Mitchell, from her 1974 album Court and Spark. The song was recorded with jazz band Tom Scott's L. A. Express as the backing band. "Help Me" was Mitchell's biggest hit single: it peaked at #7 in June 1974 on the Billboard Hot 100, her only top 10 hit; it hit #1 on the easy listening chart.


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1974
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Help me
I think I'm falling
In love again
When I get that crazy feeling, I know
I'm in trouble again
I'm in trouble

'Cause you're a rambler and a gambler
And a sweet-taIking-ladies man
And you love your lovin'
But not like you love your freedom

Help me
I think I'm falling
In love too fast
It's got me hoping for the future
And worrying about the past
'Cause I've seen some hot hot blazes
Come down to smoke and ash
We love our lovin'

But not like we love our freedom
Didn't it feel good
We were sitting there talking
Or lying there not talking
Didn't it feel good
You dance with the lady
With the hole in her stocking

Didn't it feel good
Didn't it feel good
Help me
I think I'm falling
In love with you

Are you going to let me go there by myself
That's such a lonely thing to do
Both of us flirting around
Flirting and flirting

Hurting too
We love our lovin'
But not like we love our freedom

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Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell, CC (born Roberta Joan Anderson; November 7, 1943) is a Canadian musician, singer songwriter, and painter. Mitchell began singing in small nightclubs in Saskatchewan and Western Canada and then busking in the streets and dives of Toronto. In 1965 she moved to the United States and, touring constantly, began to be recognized when her original songs ("Urge for Going," "Chelsea Morning," "Both Sides, Now," "The Circle Game") were covered by notable folk singers, allowing her to sign with Reprise Records and record her own debut album in 1968. Settling in Southern California, Mitchell and her popular songs like "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Woodstock" helped define an era and a generation. Her more starkly personal 1971 recording Blue has been called one o… more »

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Written by: Joni Mitchell

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Help Me" is a song by Joni Mitchell that was released in March 1974 as part of her album "Court and Spark."
Billboard Ranking
It became her first and only single to reach the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA, peaking at No. 7.
Production
The song is also noteworthy as it marked a departure from the folk music-oriented sound, with Mitchell employing jazz-pop elements for the first time in her production.
Influence
"Help Me" is regarded by many as a classic and has influenced numerous other artists, including Prince, who reportedly stated it was one of his favorite songs.
Theme
The song explores themes of love and emotional vulnerability with the lyrics speaking of a woman's longing for companionship, yet being scared of getting too close.
Critical Acclaim
Over the years, "Help Me" has received critical acclaim and is frequently included on lists of the best songs of the 1970s.
Certification
The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, denoting sales of over 500,000 copies.
Cover versions
The song has been covered by a variety of artists in many different genres, underscoring its enduring appeal and influence.
Live performances
Despite its popularity, Joni Mitchell has rarely performed "Help Me" in concert, making any live rendition of the song a special event.
Album Success
Its album "Court and Spark" on which "Help Me" appeared, reached No. 2 on the Billboard album chart and was nominated for four Grammy Awards.

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