Discovering the Beauty of the Song "Cornflower Blue"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin

May 14 2025 | 00:03:26

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Show Notes

I first heard "Cornflower Blue" as the opening song on Kate Wolf's 1983 double album "Give Yourself to Love." As I listened to the album many times over, "Cornflower Blue" grew on me (no pun intended). I began to appreciate the exquisite beauty in the lyrics and in Kate's lovely singing voice.

Oftentimes, songs like this one will find their way into my heart, and I feel compelled to play them myself. With this song, I had my doubts. The chances were good that I might not pull it off.

Learning how to play "Cornflower Blue" like Kate does was like learning how to walk again. The style is completely counterintuitive to what I'm used to, but I'm glad I made the effort. I hope my cover of the song conveys some of the mystery and beauty of the original.

Episode Transcript

[00:00:21] Cornflower blue Blooming in the morning sun Tiny flower that grew when our love had just begun Long ago we planted each dry and dusty road how long it has taken for the seeds of love to grow Cornflower blue Cornflower blue like the faded shirt you wore Standing in the shadows When I opened up the door the smile in your eyes when you said hello? [00:01:45] Held me tenderly and it would not let me go Cornflower blue Cornflower blue Deeper than the evening sky Peaceful as a river Bluer than goodbye Blue like a diamond when the light shines through if love came in colors I'd choose this one for you Cornflower blue Cornflower blue.

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