Aoife O'Donovan - "Oh Mama"

Aoife O'Donovan stops by Sawyer Sessions to play "Oh Mama" from her debut album Fossils, available now on iTunes at smarturl.it/aoi....

[@jasonsgroovemachine]

The day I first heard Aoife was a great day indeed.

[@debrabrison4152]

The song is absolutely beautiful - crafted and arranged perfectly. And the fills and solo are simple but blustery and elegant. Ahhhhh

[@manitou1954]

I saw Aiofe in Savannah, met her and she signed a CD I bought. Such an unassuming person, not a diva and doesn't seem to seek celebrity. She played the next night with the Punch Brothers and was flawless in both performances. A treasure that deserves recognition, if not fame.

[@thaddeus2700]

I'll be down in Savannah next month for the Festival and have tickeets to see her with a Celtic stringed quartet (Martin Hayes). Hopefully Paul Kowert and Brittany Haas stick around from the prior day's show (or vice versa as Aiofe you're more than welcome to sit in with Hawktail). Such is life and beautiful music.

[@bluesky6985]

Stars are chosen. They don't get there by accident

[@michaeldoucette4138]

I ASSUMED AS MUCH.NICE TO KNOW SHE'S THE REAL DEAL.

[@RonNilson]

Saw her on PBS last weekend and was smitten. Her performance of "Oh Mama" was mesmerizing!

[@jimswenson5143]

Remarkable! Her voice soothes the soul

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

What a clear, tonally perfect voice! Excellent.

[@Dios67]

I got to see Aoife last night in VA and we had a sing along to this song. The venue was actually in someone's back yard under a tent and it was raining cats and dogs. Her voice was so clear and strong though. She is very inspiring and I was riding a feel good wave. Too bad about the crash back to my mundane reality today but that's life. I hope to see her again some day.

[@dawngriffin3005]

lucky lucky lucy

[@ch-wt6zc]

Just watched her in transatlantic sessions on wcmu tv. She sang it softer on the tv session. this is still my favorite song. And she is the best to sing it so far.

[@SarahSpencerMusic]

Freaking. Love. This girl. Just stumbled across her today. I want to be like Aoife when I grow up!

[@nyrckr]

Aspire to Greatness !

[@karendresel8780]

I just found her by chance on KZbin Music and haven't been able to stop listening to her since! Would love to see her do a show! How refreshing to hear some quality music in a sea of such aggressive non - musical sounds coming out the radio /phone today! She's MY hero!! Bravo!

[@talister106]

A voice that will go right threw you and meet parts you never knew existed. Bravo.

[@aburtch]

Fantastic version of this song. Hearing it without the slide guitar makes me realize how much the slide adds to the songs on the album.

[@georgemcelroy3058]

You are the best! Aoife, thank you for making the world a much better place!.

[@edfinleymusic9256]

a beautiful song Aoife does songs perfectly OH MAMA

[@irenesnyder3965]

I discovered her on the Goat Rodeo video, Here and Heaven. Her voice is so clear & sweet.

[@dancook1118]

Oh Aiofe! Your song laid me down low

[@gumpgarbonzo]

Saw her last night here in Detroit. What an amazing show. So much talent. And she's absolutely charming. Great stage presence.

[@sandramartin4606]

This Soul Touching Music = Soul Music! Thank You for Sharing your Soul with The World!

[@middlefingerpuppet]

Just discovered Aoife on Woodsongs Old time radio (PBS). Totally Awesome!!!.

[@phl40]

That guitar tone is pure ecstasy

[@rogerd9150]

Beautiful lady, beautiful voice, beautiful guitar. What else can I say?

[@sethgthomas]

Excellent as always. Hope to see you live again in the near future.

[@billderinbaja3883]

Aoife, I've listened to this song at least 20 times in the last few years... it's a crazy sexy video... your lyrics & voice, your expressions, that dress, those boots. You are amazing.

[@wendyhall3671]

The live performance was over the top, enjoying the recording here - but nothing like live! Loved it!

[@ajhubert4568]

BEAUTIFUL!!! LOVE HER! Keep it up Beautiful! Hope you continue to tour with/as I'm with her trio soon!

[@rickonmaui7054]

great performance at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC 4-14-17) was filled with warmth and soul. hope she returns to Maui.

[@richardgleichmann7671]

Oh.my goodness.. LOVE this

[@matthoward6911]

this is a great, great song. keep doing what you're doing.

[@karenbaumgartel6077]

Great songwriter. And simple understated personal performances.

[@dibach70]

Love this, just sublime

[@cademosley4886]

That Aiofe O'Donovan & Gretsch Annie are an unbeatable pair.

[@RonTimmonsM1]

I got here by accident. Truly amazing. 👍💯😎

[@wsjohnston3956]

Beautiful!! and the music too.....

[@daviemcf]

Fantastic voice and song.

[@dafyddwilliams9670]

Sublime!

[@cindy6351]

Very special song for all those remembering the love you got from your Mama. Love Austin's green guitar.

[@willbigelow472]

It's a Gretsch. Thought it was a D'angelico

[@Sarah.Riedel]

Austin Nevins and the magical lime green Gretsch 💕

[@jsguitargeek1432]

Damn......just damn she's great!

[@Rachelmariaaa]

lovely

[@davidsiuraneta7300]

I hope you all around here have a wonderful weekend.

[@tovarisch2788]

She's from my hometown and went to my high school. Of course, I'm MUCH older.

[@Misterdandamanify]

Really wonderfull!!!

[@nrumpelt]

gorgeous

[@lizchaniotakis]

love

[@peterteare2782]

Discovered Aofie while listening to Sarah Jarosz. Love the both of them. Please do yourself a favor and listen to their duet in the Aspens. Song is called Some Tyrant. Gives me much hope as to the future of music.

[@saoakman]

I'll see you your duet and raise you a trio: add Sara Watkins--"Crossing Muddy Waters".

[@stockyard1968]

You got that right, excellent taste, an outstanding performance

[@cindyinencinitas4082]

My favorite song right now. I listen to it almost every day.

[@towen1977]

Some Tyrant, Kate Rusby was the original songwriter if I'm not mistaken. British folk singer.

[@willbigelow472]

If you like more bluegrassy stuff, check out Crooked Still. Like 5-6 albums, all great stuff. I love her voice so much!

[@banxy77]

Ooft 😍

[@photodork]

wonderful stuff. sure reminds me of shawn colvin circa her shotgun down the avalanche days

[@TheTree3]

awesome

[@АлександрЩербаков-м9х1з]

🔥🔥🔥✌️❤️

[@NovemberRain1121]

Beautiful and you remind me of Susan Tedeschi ❤️🎶🎵😊🤗

[@Wonderous39]

Oh mama indeed!

[@chriskouba1477]

Hello!... fyi, this song plays ok on my android phone, but not on my old iPad air 2.. which is a shame, because it's a nice song!

[@edithgauthier5581]

Quelle jolie voix douce.

[@525loki]

How do I get this song out of my head?

[@timmcgurl]

Her voice reminds me so much of Edie Brickell. Very beautiful

[@ARSnyder63]

+Tim McGurl Her voice reminds me of Nicole Nordeman (a very wonderful contemporary Christian artist).

[@willbigelow472]

@@ARSnyder63 I totally hear that. I have an album called "Sing Over Me" with Nicole on it. Hadn't made that connection on my own.

[@Jeanbeaugeste]

is that a Martin guitar Aiofe is playing

[@MrSilverbirch]

Love Aoife.Has the personnel changed in the band.New guitarist(nice sound) and no drummer?

[@jamesjorgensen7608]

I used to think Alison Krauss would never have an equal. I'm not so sure any more. I'm looking forward to seeing I'm With Her in February.

[@719cmk]

I saw them in February! Amazing. I can't get enough of them.

[@jamesjorgensen7608]

@@719cmk I'm With Her was fantastic.

[@williammillington940]

That shit moves me

[@martinet1985]

that Martin tho!

[@butchjackson4428]

It's a current model if that's what you mean? It's an 00015M,( say "triple aught fifteen w/mahogany top"). About $1700 new.

[@noonster55]

You are awesome! Sell me your guitar?

[@ariorojas2901]

I am in love with you.

[@gerrytweedie2416]

its Irish.pronounced 'eefa'

[@lbowsk]

Many thanks. Kind of like Beef-uh. Or, Teef-uh. As in, "I hurt my teef-uh"

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

I'll take a splash of some bourbon, please.

[@telemon52]

sexy..

[@TheTree3]

marry me aoife!

[@mrpandabites]

Sounds like EmmyLou Harris.

[@fintanryan7794]

F

[@kcmitchell2]

whishy song, for me