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Skinny Love

"Skinny Love" is a song written by Justin Vernon and originally released by his band Bon Iver in 2007. It gained widespread recognition through a 2011 cover by British vocalist Birdy, with both versions charting internationally and appearing in television and film soundtracks. For electric guitar players, the song offers an opportunity to explore delicate fingerpicking patterns and open tuning techniques that define Bon Iver's intimate, raw sound.

  • Justin Vernon wrote 'Skinny Love' and first released it under his band name Bon Iver in 2007.
  • The song is commonly performed using open tuning, making it a useful exercise for guitarists exploring alternative tunings.
  • Both the original Bon Iver recording and Birdy's 2011 cover charted internationally and appeared in multiple TV and film soundtracks.

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