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[1][2]. 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.

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