Hung out at The Earl Of Old Town with Blaze and Mike Jordan in Chicago before he moved to Austin. We got wasted on tequila boilermakers. lol Jimmy Johnson the bartender threw us out because we were getting a little rowdy. Later at Mike Jordan's place in Rogers Park we passed the guitar around. Blaze had just written Election Day. They've both passed on. It's good to Blaze's music, but hurts to have him gone. He wasn't a king or a choirboy. Just a big loud guy with a great big heart.
It makes me think of love and heartache. And like any good song, hope. If you are in a bad place, guaranteed there is a better one over the hill. Buy a ticket on the bus and sit in the back.
I don't mean to be weird or creepy, but I've thought about your comment, specifically saying it's a life prayer, on and off over the past 2 years when I think of this song, and that statement is so utterly true.
I'm excited Aoife has a new album coming out. This song was what turned me onto her. I think this and John Prine's are the two best covers of an amazing song.
That's BIG folks!!!!! .... recognition should be much bigger for this artist ... she's a WORLDCLASSS singer!!!! ... and ... there's no need to compare to anybody else!!! ...
Speaks volumes to the qualities of this song, that John Prine covered it. One of my favorites. Blaze Foley was an amazing talent, just about as complicated as his music.
Good to see a cover of a song give attribution to the writer, too many UA-cam vids do not. Blaze Foley, John Prine and now a beautiful lady with a angelic voice demonstrates how good a song this is.
Number One THE BEST cover of Clay Pigeons...Goooooood Lawdy, incredible! 😢 Beautiful voice my friend. I’ve been a Blaze and Prine fan for over 15 years...Thank you for your part in the journey of this beautiful song.
I’m glad she covered this song. Loved her already, but my respect for her just went up enormously. John Prine and the great Blaze Foley. Thank you, Aoife. You did the song proud.
Yes, I love Blaze and this may as good as he did it. This is probably the best cover of this great song that I've heard. She did her way, yet still respected the soul of the song.
Great Song! I've heard lots of folks sing it but most don't convey the heart hidden in the song. You can hear it when Blaze sang it and you can hear it when you do. Thanks!
I love the original version of this song. Not necessarily John Prines version. But her singing this song you can feel the heart and soul in it. Made the hairs on my arms stand up and gave me chill bumps. Damn nice clip and the fact she mentions Blaze is great too.
You certainly have a beautiful voice. I was only familiar with John Prine's version, then I heard Blaze Foley, and then you. Wonderful I like them all.
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Beautiful. You knew your song well before you started singing. I love that. You did Blaze well.
This is one of those songs that you hear it once and need to learn so it can be shared.
Hung out at The Earl Of Old Town with Blaze and Mike Jordan in Chicago before he moved to Austin. We got wasted on tequila boilermakers. lol Jimmy Johnson the bartender threw us out because we were getting a little rowdy. Later at Mike Jordan's place in Rogers Park we passed the guitar around. Blaze had just written Election Day. They've both passed on. It's good to Blaze's music, but hurts to have him gone. He wasn't a king or a choirboy. Just a big loud guy with a great big heart.
Bravo
Always liked John Prine. Never heard this before until this cover.
Edmonton Folk Fest are you hearing this 👉🏾
Beautiful
DIscover this today. Thank you Aoife for another incredible performance.
Good heavens that song was written for three people and you are one of them
Why doesnt music like this have a bigger following?
I reckon very few could ever capture the heartache and longing in this song. John was one of them. Aoife is another. Beautiful.
It makes me think of love and heartache. And like any good song, hope. If you are in a bad place, guaranteed there is a better one over the hill. Buy a ticket on the bus and sit in the back.
This song popped into my feed during the worst week of my life. I laid on the floor and sobbed while this song played on repeat.
You ok?
Getting there.
@@SaltySam43 Me too. It truly touched me.
Thanks for giving Blaze his credit 😊 ❤ you are fantastic
My late brother loved that tortured soul almost as much as whiskey soaked cornbread
R I P Blaze & Tony
WELL DONE LADY WELL DONE !!
Lovely! Thank you. "I could build me a castle of memories just to have somewhere to go."
😊
Moved beyond words.. Its not a song. Its a life prayer.
I don't mean to be weird or creepy, but I've thought about your comment, specifically saying it's a life prayer, on and off over the past 2 years when I think of this song, and that statement is so utterly true.
Beautiful song Beautifully done! Bravo! Kind Thanks! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
She is awesome love this girl well done
This song could have been written about my brother. He introduced me to it . He is gone now but when I hear I got back… beautiful.
Wow. What a voice! I just tripped over this version today. An amazing cover of perhaps my favorite song. Now am an instant Aoife fan!
Such a somber song while still giving hope. A masterpiece and Aoife covered is to perfection.
That was a beautiful cover.
I'm excited Aoife has a new album coming out. This song was what turned me onto her. I think this and John Prine's are the two best covers of an amazing song.
I can't remember the last time music brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful beyond description.
This tune rips your heart out. RIP Blaze
What a soulful singer, story teller. Love this cover. ❤❤
Just when I think I couldn't possibly like Aoife any more than I already do, she proves me wrong.
One of my favorite songs performed by one of the most beautiful woman.
Beautiful song. Love it. Thanks so much!
Wonderfully Done … one of the best I’ve seen folks do . Hope I get to see you play again ! 👍👌
Respect Aoife, Thank you for remembering Blaze and John, and for a wonderful rendition.
Beautiful version of a great song.
The beauty of Foley's songs were their simplicity in annunciation, clear strong melody with some pickin and you got it.
Well done .
Don't forget amazing lyrics
Sublime ....
That's BIG folks!!!!! .... recognition should be much bigger for this artist ... she's a WORLDCLASSS singer!!!! ... and ... there's no need to compare to anybody else!!! ...
Speaks volumes to the qualities of this song, that John Prine covered it. One of my favorites. Blaze Foley was an amazing talent, just about as complicated as his music.
Bryant W merle Haggard covered it too.
I've listened to this cover probably 50 times since coming off a breakup. Her voice is angelic.
Heaven is Aoife singing beautiful songs.
Thank you so much for this beauty.
Good to see a cover of a song give attribution to the writer, too many UA-cam vids do not. Blaze Foley, John Prine and now a beautiful lady with a angelic voice demonstrates how good a song this is.
Number One THE BEST cover of Clay Pigeons...Goooooood Lawdy, incredible! 😢 Beautiful voice my friend. I’ve been a Blaze and Prine fan for over 15 years...Thank you for your part in the journey of this beautiful song.
I’m glad she covered this song. Loved her already, but my respect for her just went up enormously. John Prine and the great Blaze Foley. Thank you, Aoife. You did the song proud.
Oh shit...what an amazingly sweet cover of Pigeons. I couldn't begin to imagine this lyric from a woman's perspective, but she kills it
Yes, I love Blaze and this may as good as he did it. This is probably the best cover of this great song that I've heard. She did her way, yet still respected the soul of the song.
Planned to get to work early this morning. But now I’m late. That’s what happens when ya listen to this rendition 10 times in a row. Very nice!
That was an amazing version.. well done
One of the greatest versions right here
Thanks for mentioning Blaze Foley. This is a beautiful performance.
Wow. So beautiful... that song is a Masterpiece.
what a voice!
I'm smitten! Blaze was the coolest but she is absolutely stunning. I thought i was done shedding tears to this tune until she sang it. Thank you!
Great Song! I've heard lots of folks sing it but most don't convey the heart hidden in the song. You can hear it when Blaze sang it and you can hear it when you do. Thanks!
I love the original version of this song. Not necessarily John Prines version. But her singing this song you can feel the heart and soul in it. Made the hairs on my arms stand up and gave me chill bumps. Damn nice clip and the fact she mentions Blaze is great too.
Eeeeffffaaa you are class !
Lyrics simply beautiful. No wonder someone was at Ms O'Donovan to learn the song...more than a song for sure. Beautiful rendition.
I don't cry easily, but I teared up during this. It's absolutely beautiful. Thank you. Long live the Blaze.
Thanks so much for the cover and props to Blaze. And for not changing the lyrics like John did. You conveyed the true meaning of the song.
My favorite Blaze Foley song by far!
Magnifisant!!!!
This is easily one of my favorite covers.
Wow just wow.
Very nice. Thank you.
Really great job
Great song, Great cover !!! God Bless ya for introducing Blaze’s music to those who never knew him !!!
California, here's some of Texas. Well done!!! Magnificent.
She's perfect great job hard song to cover nailed it
one of the most beautiful covers i've ever seen. That ones that end up being even better than the original...
Very nice! 😊
Great interpretation of a classic song and nice to see the writer recognised.
This was such an incredible cover of a beautiful song.
Sweet version -- great nuances.
Beautiful rendition.
Wow. One of my favorite songs and this little lady just socked me right in the heart with this great rendition.
J’adore!
You certainly have a beautiful voice. I was only familiar with John Prine's version, then I heard Blaze Foley, and then you. Wonderful I like them all.
Outstanding!
Yes. I was transfixed. A great, heartfelt version. You know your business Aoife.
Beautiful....
very good glad u did it never heard a nice voice like yours do it thanks
I do believe you nailed it...thanks
Wow!
👌Yeah, that's a beautiful rendition of great song...
You have a beautiful voice ... What a cover ...
Thank you
She changed the structure quite a bit..... Good tribute song.
Beautiful rendition. Enjoyed your concert on WI 🎉🎉
great rendition....love the wistful wishin'.
Chills!!!!!🙀👍
That was beautiful
Very well done. Thanks for mentioning Blaze, my old friend and picking buddy.
All I can say is ...... wow. Beautiful.
Really fine rendition of a song by Blaze Foley
Well done. This song is soul touching.
Beautiful voice, and a stunning cover version of the song. 🤠
it makes me wonder how hard a man's life must be to write a song like this.
She’s got it!
Okay that was something special. Also love the sound of your voice with that Martin. Thank you for honoring Blaze.
Love this version👏👏👏
Blaze would be proud. Cheers from Austin and the duck tape crowd! See you at the Outhouse!
Beautiful :)
I love this song...and I think I have a new favorite version. This is amazing.