“Down to You” stands as a towering achievement, not only for its hauntingly beautiful arrangement but for its penetrating insight into the human condition. This Grammy-winning piece offers a masterful telling of our shared struggles, triumphs, and contradictions, as though viewed from a high, five-dimensional perch.
Mitchell’s journey is one of relentless curiosity, boundless creativity, and profound cultural impact, from her early days alongside contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Neil Young to her reinvention of folk, rock, and jazz.
This song is a tribute to east LA’s community where members of Los Lobos grew up. The main street is more than a relaxed vibe, chill driving down with windows open like the beer bottles in all the Amigo’s hands- This song is about being home and noticing/observing those walking down the Boulevard with the sun on their faces.