Coyote (Joni Mitchell) - Aoife O'Donovan | Live from Here with Chris Thile

Aoife O'Donovan sings "Coyote" for Joni Mitchell's birthday — November 7, 1943. #JoniMitchell #AoifeODonovan #Coyote

The band: Aoife O'Donovan, Chris Thile, Mike Elizondo, Jon Cowherd, Alex Hargreaves, Armand Hirsch, Abe Rounds

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[kprice]

I don't believe that any other group of musicians could have done as much justice to that classic masterpiece. Hats off to all of you.

[lenmusic]

Setting aside Aoife's great performance, the standout here, for me, is Mike Elizondo on the bass - what beautiful phrasing and tone

[tmason]

So listen closely- This is not just a cookie cutter version of Joni...this is someone who has sat, and absorbed...Joni. And has paid deep respect to her in the process. And, for those of us who were just 16 at the time, bleeding, and in need of a reprieve from the stink of our lives; we thank you Aoife.
For here at the far end of of it all you are honoring her voice and somehow keeping the healing in motion...."I wish there was a river I could skate away on"....

[freeclimb]

Wow, I didn't think I'd ever hear someone capture the cadence and expression of Joni Mitchell in this or any of her songs. I am thoroughly impressed. Well done.

[wsparks]

This is one of their best ever covers ever! Mike Elizondo, Chris and Band totally in the pocket. Aoife is truly outstanding and on top of her game. Gives me chills to watch it.

[alabastermontague]

Nobody is Joni other than Joni, but it matters that others can sing Joni's songs and Aoife earned the right to sing this song.

[davestahl]

She really gets Joni, and the band is spot on. Really nice cover that has its own character, yet keeps true to the spirit of the song!

[loki]

I don't think anyone covers Joni better than Aoife. The band is superb.

[rlegear]

This was one of those magic moments when Singer, Band and song are perfectly aligned . Fantastic !

[peteaustin]

Excellent version of this classic. It’s 35 years since I first saw “The Last Waltz” in which Joni performs this. Aoife really does this justice, and the band is just top notch.

[bstimy]

It should be called Live from here with Chris Thile and Aoife O’Donovan. She is astoundingly talented.

[GravelGodsBeEverInYourFavor]

Such a gorgeous rendition. The band is so hot on this track and Aoife is an absolute treasure.

[heinerkaiser]

One of the best and most complex Joni Mitchell songs in a delightful version by Aoife

[nedgentz]

Huge Joni fan for the better part of 50 years. And I just love Aoife's voice. A new favorite

[samwharton]

Goosebumps, ...over and over again. They are so tuned in to such a hard song.

[jessicafalstein]

Chris Thile is such an outstanding musician but he never showboats.

[Tom-TomAlmighty]

Just left me breathless ! Aoife is truly gifted as you s this amazing group of musicians .

[ibrakeoxtail]

Growing up, my father used to gripe about how the word "awesome" is entirely over-used, especially in circumstances that don't warrant the word. But this, my friend, is AWESOME.

[johnjonesToffeeman]

Oh my that is so beautiful and complex

[millyabrahams]

Heart wanting to burst out of my chest listening to this ❤️.
Every time.