Carey (3:02)

From Blue and 6 other releases

Inspired by Joni Mitchell’s time with a cave-dwelling hippie community in the village of Matala, on the Greek island of Crete. According to the Carey Songfacts, Carey was an “unforgettable character” whom Joni met in Matala. He had flaming red hair and often wore a turban.

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The wind is in from Africa, last night I couldn't sleep
Oh you know it sure is hard to leave here Carey, but it's really not my home
My fingernails are filthy, I've got beach tar on my feet
And I miss my clean white linen and my fancy French cologne