Blue
Joni Mitchell
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Blue Songs are like tattoos You know I've been to sea before Crown and anchor me Or let me sail away Hey Blue And there is a song for you Ink on a pin Underneath the skin An empty space to fill in Well there're so many sinking Now you've got to keep thinking You can make it thru these waves Acid, booze, and ass Needles, guns, and grass Lots of laughs Lots of laughs Everybody's saying that hell's the hippest way to go well I don't think so, but I'm Gonna take a look around it though Blue I love you Blue Here is a shell for you Inside you'll hear a sigh A foggy lullaby There is your song from me
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Written by: Joni Mitchell
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Blue" by Joni Mitchell was released on June 22, 1971, as part of her album also called "Blue."
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Album RankingThe "Blue" album was ranked as the 30th greatest album of all time by Rolling Stone in 2020, a testament to the impact and influence of songs like "Blue."
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Theme SentimentalityThe song is known for its raw emotional honesty and candid self-examination, which marked a significant shift away from the more ornate, metaphorically complex lyrics of Mitchell's earlier work.
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Songwriting ProcessJoni Mitchell has said in interviews that she crafted "Blue"—and the rest of the album—during a period of personal turmoil, when she was feeling very vulnerable and isolated.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Blue" over the years, including Catherine Feeny, Sarah McLachlan, and Bob Dylan, indicating the song's enduring popularity and influence on a range of musicians.
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Accompanying InstrumentJoni Mitchell perform the song with an Appalachian dulcimer – a four-stringed instrument that heavily influenced the sound and mood of the track.
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Honors and RecognitionThe album "Blue" was not only commercially successful but has been recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences as a culturally significant work, and it was included in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Musical StyleThe song, like the majority of the album, prominently features acoustic guitar and piano, demonstrating Mitchell's folk and blues influences.
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Critical ReceptionCritics widely praised "Blue" when it was released, and it continues to receive retrospective acclaim for its emotional depth and musical innovation.
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Iconic LyricsThe line "Songs are like tattoos / You know I've been to the sea before" is one of the most quoted and analysed lines in Mitchell's career.
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Personal SignificanceNotoriously private, Joni Mitchell has often credited the album "Blue" as being difficult to listen to due to its intensely personal nature.
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Cultural ImpactThe song influenced countless artists, from Tori Amos and Fiona Apple to Taylor Swift, they all cite "Blue" as pivotal in the music they create today.
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