Down to You
Joni Mitchell
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Everything comes and goes Marked by lovers and styles of clothes Things that you held high And told yourself were true Lost or changing as the days come down to you Down to you Constant stranger You're a kind person You're a cold person too It's down to you You go down to the pick up station Craving warmth and beauty You settle for less than fascination A few drinks later you're not so choosy When the closing lights strip off the shadows On this strange new flesh you've found Clutching the night to you like a fig leaf You hurry To the blackness And the blankets To lay down an impression And your loneliness In the morning there are lovers in the street They look so high You brush against a stranger And you both apologize Old friends seem indifferent You must have brought that on Old bonds have broken down Love is gone Ooh, love is gone Written on your spirit this sad song Love is gone Everything comes and goes Pleasure moves on too early And trouble leaves too slow Just when you're thinking You've finally got it made Bad news comes knocking At your garden gate Knocking for you Constant stranger You're a brute, you're an angel You can crawl, you can fly too It's down to you It all comes down to you
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Written by: Joni Mitchell
Lyrics © Crazy Crow Music / Siquomb Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Down to You" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. This soulful track was written and composed by Joni herself.
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Album ReleaseIt is a part of her album "Court and Spark," which was released in January 1974.
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Chart SuccessEven though it was not released as a single, "Down to You" played a crucial role in the success of the album. The album "Court and Spark" was her most commercially successful album, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Grammy RecognitionThe song won the Grammy Award in 1975 for Best Arrangement, Accompanying Vocalist(s). This award recognizes the quality and originality of instrumental arrangements that accompany a vocal track.
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Musical StyleA little unique and typical of Mitchell's style, "Down to You" has shifting tempos and varying sections. This song is an example of how Mitchell used modern harmonies in a pop context.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe Lyrics of "Down to You" philosophizes about love and relationships, leaning towards her personal experiences. This reflects Joni Mitchell's distinctive narrative style which often exhibits introspection and emotional depth.
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Guest ArtistsThe song features several guest artists, including famed multi-reed player Tom Scott and singer David Crosby.
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Live PerformancesJoni didn't perform "Down to You" live often, but a notable live version was recorded at her 1974 concert at the LA Music Center and later released on the live album "Miles of Aisles".
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Critic PraiseIt is considered one of Joni Mitchell's finest songs by critics with its complex musical arrangement and lyrical depth. It is often cited as an example of Mitchell's ability to effectively blend pop and jazz influences.
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Cover versionsVarious artists have covered this song, including singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams who included the track on her tribute album, "Relations". This clearly reflects the song's ongoing influence and appreciation across different generations.
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