Coyotes
Don Edwards
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Was a cowboy I knew in south Texas, His face was burnt deep by the sun, Part history, part sage, part mesquit, He was there when Poncho Villa was young. And he'd tell you a tale of the old days, When the country was wild all around, Sit out under the stars of the Milky Way, And listen while the coyotes howl. And they go... hoo yip hoo yip hoo hoodi hoo di yip hoo di yip hoo hoo yip hoo yip hoo hoo di hoo di yip hoo di yip hoo Now the long horns are gone, And the drovers are gone, The Comanches are gone, And the outlaws are gone, Geronimo is gone, And Sam Bass is gone, And the lion is gone, And the red wolf is gone. Well he cursed all the roads and the oil men, And he cursed the automobile, Said this is no place for an hombre like I am, In this new world of asphalt and steel. Then he'd look off some place in the distance, At something only he could see, He'd say all that's left now of the old days, Those damned old coyotes and me. And they go hoo yip hoo yip hoo hoodi hoo di yip hoo di yip hoo hoo yip hoo yip hoo hoo di hoo di yip hoo di yip hoo Now the long horns are gone, And the drovers are gone The Comanches are gone And the outlaws are gone, Now Quantro is gone, Stan Watie is gone And lion is gone, And the red wolf is gone. One morning they searched his adobe, He disappeared without even a word, But that night as the moon crossed the mountain, One more coyote was heard. And he'd go, hoo yip hoo yip hoo hoodi hoo di yip hoo di yip hoo hoo yip hoo yip hoo hoo di hoo di yip hoo di yip hoo hoo yip hoo yip hoo hoodi hoo di yip hoo di yip hoo hoo yip hoo yip hoo hoo di hoo di yip hoo di yip hoo
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Written by: BOB MCDILL
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10 facts about this song
OriginDon Edwards released "Coyotes" in 1997 as part of his critically acclaimed album, 'My Hero Gene Autry: A Tribute'. The song presents a compelling narrative about the wildlife in the American West.
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Lyrics & Theme"Coyotes" portrays a poignant picture of human encroachment on wild spaces. It narrates the perspective of coyotes and other wildlife and highlights the displaced animals in the name of advancement.
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Popular UsageAlthough recognized in the country and western genre, "Coyotes" gained popularity outside of its niche when it was featured in the 2007 film, 'Into the Wild'.
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Successful Album'My Hero Gene Autry: A Tribute' was a successful album released by Don Edwards. R emembered especially for its compelling track "Coyotes", which perfectly manifests Edwards's masterful storytelling.
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Cover Versions"Coyotes" has been covered by other artists, including Jason Isbell, proving its endurance and popularity in the country and folk genres.
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Tribute to WildlifeDon Edwards used "Coyotes" as a platform to address environmental issues, illustrating the impact of human interference on the natural world and wildlife.
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Music StyleTypical of Don Edwards, the song "Coyotes" embraces a classic cowboy and folk style with simple but powerful acoustic guitar instrumentation.
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Notable LyricsOne of the song's most poignant lines, "runs the ridges in a thousand miles," brings to mind the vast expanse of space that the coyotes and other wildlife used to roam freely without human intervention.
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Don Edwards’s BackgroundKnown as a Western music singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Don Edwards has dedicated his life to preserving the American West's songs and stories as evident in "Coyotes".
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RecognitionWhile the song "Coyotes" might not be Don Edwards's most famous work, its social commentary and beautiful melody have left a lasting impression in the music industry.
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