Watch: Joanna Newsom Sings “He Needs Me” At Live Screening Of Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Punch-Drunk Love’

Paul Thomas Anderson seems to be spending the early part of the new year in a bit of a nostalgic mood. Later this month, his terrific "Punch-Drunk Love" will hit BAM where a new, scoreless print of "Punch-Drunk Love" will screen accompanied by a performance of the score by the 40-person strong Wordless Music Orchestra, conducted by Ryan McAdams, and joined by composer Jon Brion. However, Los Angeles got the first taste of this unique experience over the weekend, with help from a very special surprise guest.

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At the ACE Hotel on Saturday, Joanna Newsom stopped by to sing "He Needs Me" from the film’s soundtrack. The song, originally penned by Harry Nillson, was covered by Shelley Duvall in Robert Altman‘s "Popeye," and Anderson used that version to lovely effect in his unique Adam Sandler romance. As fans know, Anderson collaborated recently with Newsom on two music videos, directing "Sapokanikan" and "Divers." And of course, Newsom narrated and had a small role in Anderson’s "Inherent Vice."

Check out clips of Newsom singing "He Needs Me" below and fingers crossed she pops up for the New York City event. [Pitchfork]

A small taste of Joanna Newsom singing "He Needs Me" during the credits of PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE. #punchdrunklove pic.twitter.com/4C9yT59JPC

— michelle buchman (@michelledeidre) March 6, 2016

A tiny bit more of #JoannaNewsom‘s vocals during the #PunchDrunkLove credits at the Ace Hotel last night. ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/7W9Z326XrP

— michelle buchman (@michelledeidre) March 6, 2016

Crying @ Joanna Newsom making a surprise appearance at this orchestral performance of Punch Drunk Love �� pic.twitter.com/LYC9itSIrb

— Breanne Thomas (@BreanneThomas) March 6, 2016

(what i wish i’d been doing last night) Repost @noritakei ・・・ So much fun tonight seeing Paul Thomas Anderson’s Punch Drunk Love for the first time in ages with its wonderful score by Jon Brion played/sung live by #jonbrion #wordlessorchestra #joannanewsom. I love this song, I sing it to my popeye all the time. #paulthomasanderson #harrynilsson #livescore

A video posted by beverley (@lagartodelsol) on Mar 6, 2016 at 9:01am PST

One of my favorite experiences in my life watching #punchdrunklove with a live #orchestra #thirdrow and vocals by the mesmerizing #joannanewsom and #jonbrion. #pta is a master of #filmmaking

A video posted by Adam Joyce -Ramirez (@ajoyceramirez) on Mar 6, 2016 at 2:21am PST

Punch Drunk Love with Jon Brion live and Joanna Newsom on vocals. Thank you @iamprisonmike for the incredible seats

A video posted by Jasmine Amiri (@jasmineamiri) on Mar 6, 2016 at 10:48am PST