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Joan Armatrading — Willow
Album: Show Some Emotion
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Released: 1977
Length: 3:51
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I may not be your best
You know good ones don't come by the score
You've got something missing
I'll help you look you can be sure
And if you want to be alone
Or someone to share a laugh
Whatever you want me to
All you gotta do is ask

Thunder
Don't go under the sheets
Lightning under a tree
In the rain and snow
I'll be your fire side
Come running to me
When things get out of hand
Running to me
When it's more than you can stand

I said I'm strong
Straight
Willing
To be a
Shelter
In a storm
Your willow
Oh willow
When the sun is out

A fight with your best girl
Prettiest thing you ever saw
You know I'll listen
Try to get a message to her
And if it's money you want
Or trouble halved
Whatever you want me to
All you gotta do is ask

I said I'm strong
Straight
Willing
To be a
Shelter
In a storm
Your willow
Oh willow
When the sun is out

Shelter in a storm
Your willow
Oh willow
When the sun is out
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One of my favourite songs from one of my favourite artists. Just beautiful. 
Posted 2 years ago by andy.ormsby955    [ Reply ]
This album is truly outstanding.   
Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
I know so little about her, but every time I hear her I know it’s special
Posted 4 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
I love her voice! Great song! ❤️
Posted 4 years ago by angicure691    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this lady's outstanding voice for the longest time.  Thank you, Bill, Rebecca & co!
Posted 4 years ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
Superlative.  Utterly Godlike artist, to my ears.
Posted 5 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
More Joan, please. So wonderful.
Posted 5 years ago by barbarabush450    [ Reply ]
I saw her in Toronto sometime in the early/mid 80s on a sultry summer night outdoors at the CNE bandshell. She closed with this and the entire audience was on its feet swaying and singing along. Absolutely lovely.
Posted 5 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
wow, sublime
Posted 5 years ago by DChas    [ Reply ]
Not a bad track on this record - an amazing piece of work. And as beautiful as Willow is, this is probably my least favorite. 
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
In Baseball terms when you 'swap' pitchers you are Armatrading!
Posted 5 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Never tire of watching this. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Posted 5 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Now we're talking.
Posted 6 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
Saw her in Burlington VT circa 1997 she closed with this song.
Everyone stood up  and sang along.
pretty cool
Posted 6 years ago by Bakaretsu    [ Reply ]
Such clarity, of voice, of intention. Bloody amazing artist.
Posted 6 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
I wonder what a Joan Armatrading/Cat Stevens collaboration would have been like. Fun to contemplate. 

 

Posted 7 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
man, i just love her voice.
Posted 7 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I wonder what a Joan Armatrading/Cat Stevens collaboration would have been like. Fun to contemplate. 
Posted 7 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Always loved this song back in the day.  And yet I'd forgotten it after so many years.

It's a wonderful thing when hearing a song like this brings back such warm memories. 
Posted 7 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:
Can't play it anymore but I'll never let it go.
 
Teach, then.
Posted 7 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Awesome music Thank You!  psd coldplay and am rewarded by this beautiful artist instead  : )     please play her more often
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
She can dial down the power in her voice to the hush of a lullaby - I love her control and discernment. And I love this song... {#Cheers}

 
completely beautiful, the instruments are all perfectly used as well
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhh, It's been awhile since I've listened to Joan….love...got vinyl too.
Posted 9 years ago by Djoy    [ Reply ]
 soarman wrote:
Great song!  I've got it on vinyl.

 
I have it on vinyl, too. Can't play it anymore but I'll never let it go.
Posted 9 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
She's used this to close her concerts when I've seen her live. Imagine 10,000 people singing in unison:

Willing to be a shelter in a storm.
Your willow, a willow, when the sun is out.
Posted 10 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Excellent
Posted 10 years ago by Chrisjea    [ Reply ]
Bringing back some great
memories.  Her music is timeless.... 
Posted 10 years ago by Eros92450    [ Reply ]
 hallogallo wrote:


 ... always been a Joan Armatrading fan.  Such a lovely and awesome voice.  More, please.

 ðŸ‘ðŸ’œðŸ’œ

 



 

Posted 10 years ago by Eros92450    [ Reply ]


 ... always been a Joan Armatrading fan.  Such a lovely and awesome voice.  More, please.

 

 


Posted 10 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
More Joan Bill. Thanks.
Posted 10 years ago by bstevens1951    [ Reply ]
 oldfart48 wrote:
not nearly enough joan thanks bill....{#Bananapiano}

 
..... totally agree
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
not nearly enough joan thanks bill....{#Bananapiano}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Joan's music always moves me...feel it down deep.
Posted 11 years ago by madhoop    [ Reply ]
Very nice. I think Chrissie owes a lot to Joan. And that's okay.
Posted 11 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Great to hear Joan here,more please Bill...
Posted 11 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Nice bass
Posted 12 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
I confess I know very little about her, but man, what a delivery, what purposefulness. Lovely.
Posted 12 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
Joan Armatrading is just so pleasant to listen to.
Posted 12 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP for introducing me to her music. 
Posted 12 years ago by coyotexxx2    [ Reply ]
Joan is a gift.
Posted 12 years ago by loopy_in_loudoun    [ Reply ]
She can dial down the power in her voice to the hush of a lullaby - I love her control and discernment. And I love this song... {#Cheers}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]

My sweet Joan ...


Posted 13 years ago by caregiver    [ Reply ]
Joan has always had a unique voice.  Liked her from when I first her her sing "Rosie."
Posted 13 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
Great song!  I've got it on vinyl.
Posted 13 years ago by soarman    [ Reply ]
Very nice, I haven't heard this one in a while.
Posted 13 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
Loved this song for years. Bill, hope you didn't forget this was in the library?
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]