Birdy | “Skinny Love” (Bon Iver Cover)
14-year-old Birdy’s (Jasmine Van den Bogaerde) cover version of “Skinny Love” — Bon Iver’s tune from his much acclaimed 2008 album For Emma, Forever Ago — is currently rocking the iTunes charts. Stripped down to a piano solo, I think Birdy perfectly captures much of the song’s passion and tragedy (especially within the first two verses) that are somewhat hidden behind Bon Iver’s gruff voice. … Continue reading…Birdy | “Skinny Love” (Bon Iver Cover)