Coyote stands as one of the most compelling tracks from her 1976 Hejira, a record whose title derives from the Arabic word for "journey" or "flight." The song emerged from her brief but intense relationship with playwright and actor Sam Shepard during Bob Dylan's legendary Rolling Thunder Revue tour in 1975-76. This ambitious tour featured an evolving cast of performers including Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn, and Allen Ginsberg, creating a unique collaborative atmosphere that directly influenced Mitchell's songwriting. The song's narrative structure ex… read more
Coyote stands as one of the most compelling tracks from her 1976 Hejira, a record whose title derives from the Arabic word for "journey" or… read more
Coyote stands as one of the most compelling tracks from her 1976 Hejira, a record whose title derives from the Arabic word for "journey" or "flight." The song emerged… read more
Roberta Joan Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter. She gained recognition in the 1960s folk music scene for her personal lyrics and distinctive compositions, which later incorporated elements from various genres including pop, jazz, and rock. Over her career, she has received multiple awards, including eleven Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Publications such as Rolling Stone and AllMusic have noted her significance in popular music and songwriting. … read more
Roberta Joan Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter. She gained recognition in the 1960s folk music … read more
Roberta Joan Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter. She gained recognition in the 1960s folk music scene for her personal lyrics and distinctive … read more