Joni Mitchell - Coyote (Live at Gordon Lightfoot's Home with Bob Dylan & Roger McGuinn, 1975)

All rights to this footage belong to Netflix. Watch the amazing documentary "Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese" for more of this incredible and rare footage!

I had the privilege of seeing "Rolling Thunder" in theaters, and it was an experience. I saw it at the Castro Theater in San Francisco, a historic theater from the 1920s. The sound system was terrible. It had two gigantic speakers in the front that made the sound bounce off every wall. At the same time, though, I couldn't think of a better venue. There were over a thousand people in the room, and you could feel every one of them.

Some people yelled out, "Dylan!" enthusiastically, and they roared after each performance. After Joni played this number, the crowd was silent for a few moments, then, to my surprise, gave her the biggest applause I heard during the film (yes, even bigger than "Hard Rain" and "One More Cup of Coffee").

I listened to the studio version when I got home, but in my opinion, this performance is far superior, though it leaves out most of the lyrics. I hope you enjoy this gem as much as I did!

[diamonddog]

She's singing but she's not singing, she talking but she's not talking. She's unique, she's wonderful

[francescamouery]

The way they look at her... They know she's an absolute genius. Such reverence. What a Queen.

[stevieG.]

I remember hearing Joni being interviewed and she was saying she didn't like being referred to as the 'Female Bob Dylan' when asked why she felt that way as surely this was a HUGE compliment she replied 'well, I'm I better singer for starter's!'

[Runebert]

Is it just my imagination, or does everyone in the room. including Dylan, seem completely in awe of her talent and persona? If so, for good reason.

[squatch]

Joni Mitchell was doing things in the 1970s that nobody else was doing. Her chord progressions are so unique.

[MM-Iconoclast]

Joni in the room, not outshone, not outclassed, not intimidated in the least, not trying to please. Just doing her thing.

[chizmo]

Hejira is one of the finest albums ever recorded. Absolutely amazing.

[steveverdick]

I may have commented before, but I love the beginning when all the guys are trying to keep up and just give up and play a different accompiament as they are in the presence of the best of her time and one of the best ever. We are so blessed to have her in our lives all these years. She was absolutely amazing at the Grammy's after all that she has gone through.

[boulejazz]

Joni is a true original. She has her own sound; phrasing, tunings of instruments, lyrics, voice timbre. The second you hear Joni, you know it's her. Very few artists are that brave, honest and true to themselves. Bravo Joni. Well done.

[classicalmusic]

Gordon Lighthoot, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Roger McGuinn in the same room together. Talk about a great line-up. It also pleases me to know that all four are still living.

[scottburghart]

How cool would it be to be at Gordon Lightfoot's house, and Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Roger McGuinn happen to be there incredible roomful of talent!

[vcr]

Joni should get the Nobel Prize for her music.

[clearfield]

In another interview Joni was talking about her songs and that she didn't really write love songs but more "Anatomy of the crime" songs. Coyote is exactly that.
Joni Mitchell is a treasure. Beyond compare.

[billyjosephandthearmyoflove]

I love the light-hearted banter and sweet smiles at the start---and then the stone-cold assassin comes out and just ABSOLUTELY LOCKS IN TO FOCUS and kills it--talk about a Coyote...she's lethal.

[braunhausmedia]

Genius. Greatest songwriter and performer of her generation. And still relevant today.

[SwinginPig]

Based on many comments here, I feel inclined to say something. I understand everyone has their opinions on who is a better songwriter (Joni vs. Dylan vs. Gordon), but opinions will only ever be opinions. Do not put down any artists here. They are all geniuses in their own rights, and they knew that about each other. Dylan invited Joni because he had a lot of respect for her and admired her work. So please stop putting words into their mouths. Just listen to the music; if you start ranking it then you're completely missing the point. Thank you <3

[RyneMurray]

How the hell did she write these songs.. absolutely incredible. Her talent is unmatched

[yearsout]

When I was younger I never got the appeal of Joni Mitchell, now I'm kicking myself for not realizing sooner in my life how great she is.

[russellmason]

Joni and Bob are two of the best singer song writers of the last 50 years. Pleasure to see them together!

[mseudaimonia]

Joni composed in over 40 alternate tunings. This fly on the wall clip is simply memorizing. She’s arguably the foremost songwriter/musician of the 20th century