Aoife O'Donovan performing the album 'Nebraska'

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  • Опубліковано 26 січ 2025
  • Aoife O’Donovan plays Nebraska
    Recorded live in Brooklyn at Aoife’s home on May 9, 2020
    Download the recording: aoifeodonovan....
    Aoife will play the album Nebraska in its entirety at select shows in 2023. Tickets on sale now at aoifeodonovan....
    JAN 31 Glasgow, UK Centre for Contemporary Arts
    Mar 15 Alexandria, VA Birchmere
    Mar 16 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
    Mar 17 Cambridge, MA Sanders Theatre
    Mar 18 Brownfield, ME Stone Mountain Arts Center
    Apr 12 Stoughton, WI Stoughton Opera House
    Apr 13 Evanston, IL SPACE
    Apr 14 St. Paul, MN Turf Club
    Apr 15 St. Louis, MO Sheldon Concert Hall
    Apr 16 Nashville, TN Basement East
    Oct 21 Philadelphia, PA Annenberg Center
    Oct 25 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
    Oct 26 Los Angeles,CA Troubadour
    Oct 27 Boulder, CO Boulder Theatre
    Oct 28 Aspen, CO Harris Hall
    Oct 29 Steamboat Springs Strings Music Festival
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    Aoife O’Donovan - vocals, guitar
    Recorded remotely, Mixed and Mastered by Jody Elff in New Paltz, NY
    All songs written by Bruce Springsteen
    Special thanks to Yep Roc Records, the FreshGrass Foundation and its partners No Depression, Folk Alley, and the FreshGrass Festival.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 143

  • @mikeyirish1967
    @mikeyirish1967 4 роки тому +44

    This is just magical. Aoife's interpretation of one of the greatest albums of all time is a gift to all of us.

  • @ethanmeadows8350
    @ethanmeadows8350 4 роки тому +77

    5:10 Intro
    5:45 Nebraska
    9:55 Atlantic City
    13:50 Mansion On the Hill
    17:10 Johnny 99
    20:50 Highway Patrolman
    26:25 State Trooper
    31:10 Used Cars
    34:05 Open All Night
    38:55 My Fathers House
    44:35 Reason to Believe

  • @ShutterWhacker
    @ShutterWhacker 2 роки тому +14

    You have done justice to one of the great albums of all time, bravo

  • @BobMacNeal
    @BobMacNeal 4 роки тому +36

    Springstein's lyrics on Nebraska are some of the best, most literary lyrics compiled on any album. As a lower-class Jersey kid of roughly the same vintage as Springsteen, I'm amazed that someone from a provincial south Jersey town was able to inhabit and recount the dark stories of the downtrodden and quintessentially American characters that haunt these songs. It's evident from her performance that Aoife has the same reverence for the cinematic quality of Springsteen’s Nebraska songs. I'm always curious what musicians can bring to performing a cover. Aoife delivers the goods covering this extraordinary album released some 38 years ago.

    • @WriterMikeMonson
      @WriterMikeMonson 4 роки тому +1

      Is there some reason a person from South Jersey can't be a good poet?

    • @bobmacneal7951
      @bobmacneal7951 4 роки тому +1

      @@WriterMikeMonson Oops. My regrets for leaving you with an unintended impression. I guess what's remarkable is that few people who hail from a modestly privileged social milieu (be it Freehold, Kankakee, or Two Dot, Montana), can rise above provincialism to recognize and express powerful universal truths like the best American poets.

    • @WriterMikeMonson
      @WriterMikeMonson 4 роки тому +1

      Bob MacNeal ok, then, in the spirit of discussion rather than argument - are you saying that the majority of the best American poets are NOT from some “provincial” place? If so, what does that mean? What is an American place to be from that isn’t provincial? New York City? Chicago? Los Angeles or San Francisco? If so, then are all best American poets only from those places? I’ll do more research, but I don’t think so.

    • @BobMacNeal
      @BobMacNeal 4 роки тому +1

      @@WriterMikeMonson Now that you mention it, maybe most of us come from a "provincial" place. As it happens, my favorite poet, Richard Hugo, rose out of a dirt poor depression era town south of Seattle. Perhaps a privileged upbringing isn't a leg up for poets. Freehold, NJ doesn't strike me as a hot bed for fledgling poets, but maybe such a place exists only in my imagination. I do tend to think of cities like SF as less "provincial" than say, Freehold, but those might be somewhat false narratives I've bought into because I want it to be so. I want to think that places like my idealized SF exist.

    • @jimpdeignan
      @jimpdeignan 4 роки тому +4

      @@BobMacNeal Poets come from all over. How about Hibbing, Minnesota?

  • @mrphil2557
    @mrphil2557 4 роки тому +31

    Aoife's voice is so extraordinarily beautiful, a listener could be forgiven for not realizing just how good her guitar playing is - and it really is exceptionally good. What a joy!

  • @ToddBurge
    @ToddBurge 6 місяців тому +1

    Nailing it all the way and hearing it all in a new way. ❤

  • @gooddaysahead1
    @gooddaysahead1 4 місяці тому +1

    I've followed Aoife's music for a LONG time. This is the one that grabs me by the throat. She's a really good songwriter, but this album is legendary.

  • @negativeelephant4667
    @negativeelephant4667 11 місяців тому +1

    Ran across this today. Thanks for getting me through an otherwise mundane Monday afternoon.

  • @FrankJaehnel-dp1ph
    @FrankJaehnel-dp1ph Рік тому +2

    Hi Aoife, das ist eine sehr, sehr gute Performance gewesen. Du bist eine echt klasse Singer/Songwriterin, mach bitte weiter, dein Gesang und das Gitarrenspiel besitzen so viel Tiefe und Ausdruck, es ist wundervoll Dir zu hören zu dürfen.

  • @robinhinde6401
    @robinhinde6401 4 роки тому +7

    Nebraska with a female voice emphasises the sensitivity of the big_muscled man,thanks Aoife,.great job X

  • @damonwhite4883
    @damonwhite4883 4 роки тому +8

    Aoife's artistry is a gift to the world in a dark time.

  • @ensinitas
    @ensinitas 4 роки тому +4

    my favorite bruce album...and a worthy interpretation

  • @Bo-hb3eo
    @Bo-hb3eo Рік тому +3

    I feel very fortunate to own a copy of this album. People like Aoife are so special. This performance is amazing. Thank you.

  • @MrAlfySinger
    @MrAlfySinger 4 роки тому +2

    Nebraska was one of two or three cassettes I had in my old Toyota Corolla. After separation from my girl friend I travelled across the country, sleeping in the back of the Toyota, listening over and over to this songs

  • @photoguy1957
    @photoguy1957 4 роки тому +9

    Brilliant! Thank you! I’m sure Bruce has seen and listened to this. If not, he should. Nebraska never sounded better.

  • @mauriziopiussi6737
    @mauriziopiussi6737 11 місяців тому +1

    Stupenda. Possa giungerti tutto il piacere che ho provato nell’ascoltarti. Grazie

  • @andrewneale7919
    @andrewneale7919 Рік тому +1

    ❤️ thankyou 👌👏

  • @jamietaylor8265
    @jamietaylor8265 4 роки тому +6

    In far off Edinburgh, I'm not short of kind, brilliant, inspiring musicians who are going to extraordinary lengths to uplift the locked down. Aoife is one of the treasures of this time. Thanks so much!!

  • @andrewhelfand2534
    @andrewhelfand2534 Рік тому +3

    She is wonderful. Great voice and technically on the guitar. Wonderful young talent.

  • @therealsaechao
    @therealsaechao 5 місяців тому +1

    Third time I've watched this. Just amazing.

  • @DaveLeoni
    @DaveLeoni 6 місяців тому +1

    Very nice rhythmc touch…great tunes

  • @josephryanevans
    @josephryanevans 4 роки тому +22

    Could you please release this as an album?

  • @RobertStolpe
    @RobertStolpe 4 роки тому +3

    Outstanding. Album worthy.

  • @michaelporter383
    @michaelporter383 4 роки тому +6

    38:05 Love that smile at the end of Open All Night. Thanks Aoife!

  • @bernharddraxler6882
    @bernharddraxler6882 Рік тому +3

    Wow, fantastic

  • @drandall1
    @drandall1 4 роки тому +4

    Well done! One of my favorite Springsteen albums! Outstanding!

  • @karinmcdonagh6557
    @karinmcdonagh6557 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely wonderful cover of an incredible album. Love this so much!

  • @peterbourque9940
    @peterbourque9940 Рік тому +3

    I just recently heard of Aoife through Garrison Keillor's weekly post. What a talent. Thank you, Aoife, for taking on such a landmark album.

  • @christophepollet5878
    @christophepollet5878 4 роки тому +2

    I'm wake up this morning Princess Aoife is singing Nebraska
    This 🌹 for you
    Thanks
    Greetings from Lille, France

  • @BenBigelow3
    @BenBigelow3 Рік тому

    You were great in St. Paul last night. Consider a Bob Dylan 1966 bootleg set. Tamborine man. Visions of Johanna. etc.

  • @philipmurphy1862
    @philipmurphy1862 4 роки тому +7

    This is a great way to revisit a great album & hear the songs in a different register. Brilliant.

  • @FrankJaehnel-dp1ph
    @FrankJaehnel-dp1ph Рік тому

    Aoife, Du hast eine Wahsinns Stimme, ich liebe deinen Gesang, Du bist eine echte Country Lady und dein sparsames Gitarrenspiel ist der Knaller. Du stimmst deine Gitarre zwischen fast jedem Song, sehr geil, ich mache das auch so, weil ich eine verstimmte Gitarre nicht mag. Bitte mach weiter mit deiner Kunst. See yaa Miss O Donovan

  • @williamr98
    @williamr98 4 роки тому +3

    I loved that you chose to do this album and share it with us. The simple black and white video is perfect. As you say, the messages in these songs are as relevant today as ever - and will be a timeless treasure to pass on to our children. The most beautiful memories are poignant and simple. You make it so.

  • @allenk5454
    @allenk5454 3 роки тому +1

    Can't remember how or where I found you and your music ....But I'm so glad I did...

  • @finleyquayemusic
    @finleyquayemusic Рік тому +1

    Inspirational !
    Well done. Thank you

  • @johneckstein6912
    @johneckstein6912 4 роки тому +5

    1. Let’s not harm that warm feelings about this material and wonderful performance by responding to trolls. Best to ignore.
    2. Aoife- I have so enjoyed your performances in these times. Thanks for your incredible work putting this great performance together.

  • @johnreed-music
    @johnreed-music 4 роки тому +7

    One of my favourite albums and delivered superbly. Thanks Aoife!

  • @norissag6616
    @norissag6616 4 роки тому +1

    Please release this LP. Cant stop listening...

  • @Pwani100
    @Pwani100 4 роки тому +5

    This is a beautiful performance of a classic record

  • @MrDavidLilley
    @MrDavidLilley 4 роки тому +3

    All the way to the French-Spanish border - that gentle, precise, and discerning talent showing right through. Bravo and thank you Aoife.

  • @ckg145
    @ckg145 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic. Bluegrass to Bruuuce and everything in between. Too cool.

  • @marcusanderson6114
    @marcusanderson6114 4 роки тому +6

    The soulful journey this album takes you through is so appropriate in these times of challenge and unknown, I have heard many covers over the years and this is undoubtedly one of the best it has the heart of Bruce woven into it with a strong female vocalist with a unique voice and true talent thank you and please do more

  • @bobwerber2984
    @bobwerber2984 4 роки тому +5

    State Trooper is killer!

  • @Piggy-Oink-Oink
    @Piggy-Oink-Oink 4 роки тому +4

    Nice Johnny 99 @ song Bruce neglects...

  • @Martascote
    @Martascote 4 роки тому +5

    Once more, thank you very much. A true privilege listening to you. Greetings from Portugal

  • @bobwerber2984
    @bobwerber2984 4 роки тому +3

    Aoife love it! I didn't think anybody liked this album but me. Thanks!

    • @richardb9419
      @richardb9419 Рік тому

      Not to worry, it’s certified platinum, hit # 3 on the Billboard album charts, ranked 150 in Rolling Stone’s greatest albums of all time, and is one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the rock era, as well as one of the most beloved by Springsteen’s fans. So, you don’t have to feel alone in your feelings anymore!

  • @christtuk
    @christtuk 4 роки тому +9

    Outstanding, very moving and heartening, thank you so much for this Aoife. Did the material justice and I don't write that lightly.

  • @KateFleming1
    @KateFleming1 4 роки тому +3

    Aoife, you inspire me to sing, to play and to write. Thank you!!

  • @trueheartwork
    @trueheartwork 4 роки тому +1

    I just found you. What a beautiful voice. It sounds like how when someone is calm and comfortable in their own skin, but in voice. Youre calming and cool. Just amazing. Thank you for this.

  • @brianfitzgerald6833
    @brianfitzgerald6833 4 роки тому +3

    Sweet. Honors and twists. Couldn't ask for anything more.

  • @patrickleisk173
    @patrickleisk173 4 роки тому +2

    Also one of my fav albums a joy to listen and watch

  • @colinmunn8157
    @colinmunn8157 4 роки тому +2

    Your version of my fathers house 🙂..I'm a massive fan of bruce and this album holds a special place in my heart ..I love your music and I thankyou for sharing your truly wonderful interpretations of these great songs ..♥️

  • @EricsGuitarCorner
    @EricsGuitarCorner 3 роки тому

    Awesome! I can't believe I just found this.

  • @drinkwinewithcovepointwine4311
    @drinkwinewithcovepointwine4311 4 роки тому +3

    Wonderfully done, Aiofe! I've long thought this is Bruce's best record.

  • @toddwilcox8974
    @toddwilcox8974 10 місяців тому

    Bravo!

  • @christiankremer5791
    @christiankremer5791 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful!!!

  • @JoeHermesMusic
    @JoeHermesMusic 4 роки тому +1

    great set and beautiful voice

  • @jamesknowles361
    @jamesknowles361 4 роки тому +9

    Aoife and housemates, that was outstanding!! Thanks for providing great art to consume. I could go for listening to a cover of an album every week, perhaps alternating with weeks of original material. We may be stuck at home for much longer than we want and although this is not as good as hearing you live, it's much much better than not hearing you at all. Thank you for making my night.

    • @bossHogOG
      @bossHogOG 4 роки тому

      every week? That’s a tall order for free entertainment.

    • @jamesknowles361
      @jamesknowles361 4 роки тому +1

      @@bossHogOG I'm happy to pay. Musician's have to eat and pay rent too!!

  • @jeremyrhoads6899
    @jeremyrhoads6899 4 роки тому +2

    Holy crap! This is amazing!!!

  • @GaryCimsRN
    @GaryCimsRN 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you Aoife! You picked me up from my blues today.

  • @robertsimon182
    @robertsimon182 Рік тому

    just amazing

  • @dalepulliam8917
    @dalepulliam8917 4 роки тому +3

    Awesome! Just shared to a couple great Springsteen groups on FB.. Brucebook and Spring-Nuts, :)

  • @PoetlaureateNFDL
    @PoetlaureateNFDL Рік тому

    Fabulous 🎉🎉🎉

  • @MrLukasz1337
    @MrLukasz1337 Рік тому

    Magic!

  • @johnnyd999
    @johnnyd999 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely fab Aoife from your dads home county of Cork, the rebel county....

  • @andrewhelfand2534
    @andrewhelfand2534 Рік тому

    Great cover of great songs

  • @brucemarston5344
    @brucemarston5344 2 роки тому

    I couldn’t help but clap!

  • @arthurrenwick9359
    @arthurrenwick9359 4 роки тому +2

    Loved it! Watched it twice! Thank you!

  • @rlapidow
    @rlapidow Рік тому

    You’ve created a new fan. This is terrific!

  • @nedgentz5740
    @nedgentz5740 3 роки тому

    Reason to Believe is one of my very favorite Bruce songs

  • @bradfordbrown2683
    @bradfordbrown2683 4 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous!

  • @johncox3974
    @johncox3974 Рік тому

    Damn. Your version of Johnny 99 is so good. One of my favorite songs of all time. You did it justice. Well done.

  • @josefsifuentes4618
    @josefsifuentes4618 3 роки тому

    Oh. Wow. That was incredible.

  • @ehdit
    @ehdit 4 роки тому +1

    Brooklyn (and the DW) love you!

  • @christophepollet5878
    @christophepollet5878 4 роки тому +1

    You did a magnificent job !
    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @lisamoran5337
    @lisamoran5337 3 роки тому

    I have listened to this oh so many times, so beautiful can’t wait to go to concert

  • @zacharydimarco8677
    @zacharydimarco8677 4 роки тому

    awesome. these songs are still timely and relevant. perhaps more now than ever - especially this week

  • @justus9680
    @justus9680 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! just Wow! Thank you for this, much appreciated.

  • @arctichare8185
    @arctichare8185 3 роки тому

    Beautiful example to illustrate the utility of a capo as well.

  • @michaelmidgley847
    @michaelmidgley847 4 роки тому +2

    Incredible stuff. Thank you!!

  • @thereverendsam413
    @thereverendsam413 4 роки тому +1

    This is just gorgeous.

  • @snoutyman
    @snoutyman 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful job. Haven’t listened to Open All Night in a long time.

  • @sharonsablemusic
    @sharonsablemusic 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful gift. I have been listening to you a lot during this challenging time and finding so much comfort and inspiration in your voice and your music. I am telling every music loving person I know to listen to you. :)

  • @LuckyDejardin
    @LuckyDejardin 4 роки тому +2

    So great. I love it.

  • @edjones1183
    @edjones1183 4 роки тому +1

    great show!

  • @Vancouver_Dan
    @Vancouver_Dan 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @merlot5150
    @merlot5150 Рік тому

    That was soooo good!!! That performance was flawless.

  • @folkfritz1409
    @folkfritz1409 4 роки тому +1

    Great! Thank you!

  • @ciaranjk
    @ciaranjk 4 роки тому

    That was great 👏👏👏 and I agree about the record.

  • @richardjohnson3463
    @richardjohnson3463 4 роки тому

    Wonderful, thank you

  • @alexandergray1977
    @alexandergray1977 Рік тому

    magnificent

  • @Gileg1
    @Gileg1 2 роки тому

    wow

  • @h20kie
    @h20kie 4 роки тому +4

    So when can I buy this? just...amazing

  • @barrycoupland1
    @barrycoupland1 4 роки тому

    This is amazing! 😀 Thank you so much

  • @ericabelly892
    @ericabelly892 4 роки тому +1

    Superbe ... Thanks ...Thanks a lot ...

  • @vghart955
    @vghart955 4 роки тому

    thankyou Aoife'

  • @jamesfrangione8448
    @jamesfrangione8448 4 роки тому

    Wow! Splendid!

  • @docben1541
    @docben1541 4 роки тому

    Awesome Album. 🕊🌻🕊

  • @thaddeusk4230
    @thaddeusk4230 Рік тому

    This writer from the shadows of AP is looking forward to your performance of same next week at the Bowery Ballroom. Really like the band that will be supporting this set. Can envision Dominic Leslie's soloing on Atlantic City.
    See you then!

  • @cesbass
    @cesbass 4 роки тому +1

    Love ❤️