She seems to be at his house all the damn time according to the 3121 reports. She's either OK with it, or aint leaving 'til he withdraws the CDs.

Has Joni Mitchell made any comments about Prince's version of this song on the One Nite Alone album? I'd be interested to here her opinion even though I don't know much about her. Personally I prefer Prince's version, but I'm not sure which...I saw a great clip off the internet of him performing it in 1983.

squirrelgrease said:

...or until Prince gets in them draws.

OnionJuice said:

What an image.

lilgish said:

61-year-old folk singers need love, too.

I have wondered why Princes version of 'A Case Of You' omits several verses? Also why doe he change the lyrics from -

"I'm frightened by the devil, and drawn to those who ain't afraid"

to

"I used to be frightened by the devil and i'm drawn to those who ain't afraid"

I never understood this. To me, part of the songs beauty lies in the honesty and vulnerability of the lyrics. however, prince appears to leave out the verses and changes the lyrics to parts of the track which would reveal him to be vulnerable. Its a shame, as i believe that being more honest about your feelings in a song is Princes key to evolve as a songwriter in his latter years. I need Prince to step out from behind the facade.
[Edited 3/30/05 7:28am]

OnionJuice said:

yeah, i appreciate that but why choose to cover a song which is based on feeling that appose your own beliefs?

PRNelson said:

He started covering the song before his beliefs changed. He's performed it so many times, it's clear that it has a special place in his heart and that he doesn't want to stop performing it. So he made a little change in the lyrics to reflect where he's at personally.


clarity edit
[Edited 3/30/05 9:14am]

FunkMistress said:

i see. however, he did more than make 'a little change in the lyrics'. He omits several verses, too.