CIty Boy Reacts to In Spite of Ourselves by John Prine and Iris Dement

[@bradconrad936]

John Prine is a folk music legend.

[@grantgraham5201]

I reaaally love Iris as well

[@kokokellitn1]

That's the beauty of John Prine. You'll want to cry and laugh at the same time. From a literary standpoint, John Irving often does the same thing.

[@julie-annepoole6859]

That is their real voices, John wrote it based on two characters in the movie Daddy and Them he was in with Billy Bob Thornton. He is recognised a great songwriter, sadly died of Covid in 2020 aged 73

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

John Prine is a lyrical genius, he could make you laugh, cry and really think. I've been a big fan of John since his eponymous album released in 1971. He survived neck cancer in 1998 which did change his vocal tone, but his songwriting was stronger than ever. His last album 'The Tree of Forgiveness' is wonderful. Give him another chance and listen to "Hello in There" and "Paradise". Both off his first album. Then give "When I Get to Heaven" off his last album a listen.

[@noblshtplz]

John Prine songs to consider: Sam Stone, Spanish Pipedream, Illegal Smile, Hello in There...The list of his songs is long & legendary. He passed away from Covid during the pandemic.

[@joshuaparris6710]

For me, this is a song I just come back to. I wasn't blown away by it at first listen. But, having a decent number of years under my belt as a married man, around listen #5, I found myself really loving it. It's just about the awkward'ies of 2 humans loving each other and being, well, human.

[@karenmandeville7116]

Sam Stone and Illegal Smile are two of John's biggest hits.

[@MrPerfesser]

It's okay that you don't know who John Prine was. For many of us, his lyrics spoke our hearts and he was the soundtrack of parts of our lives. He wrote Hello in There when he was 21. I first heard it when I was 24 and it shook me to the core. He wrote Sam Stone shortly after that. And he and Steve Goodman and David Alan Coe wrote You Never Call Me By My Name (AKA The Perfect Country Western Song). As you can see from the comments here, John Prine's art lives on. For so many of us, he was Everyman's Shakespeare.

[@Timoeltejano]

I bought that CD when it came out and it's all John Prine doing duets with female artists. Great album overall. Dude, that's their voices. She does a killer version of the old Johnny Horton song "Whispering Pines" on "The Horse Whisperer" soundtrack

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

HELLO IN THERE.

[@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd]

Helloooo! :) I'll check out Fanny. :)

[@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd]

Ohhh....that's the name of the song. :) I"ll check it out.

[@earlbrown]

@@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd It's a VERY good song. With a meaning that used to be considered normal.

[@JohnGarren-k3s]

There’s a hole in daddy’s arm where all the money goes. This has to be one of if not the greatest lyrics ever written !

[@JohnGarren-k3s]

@@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd

[@sigsour5421]

Thinking this wasn’t his real voice makes me said. One of the best to ever do it

[@scottsayre9830]

John Prine was one of the greatest songwriters of all time. The song of his you might know is Angel from Montgomery. Back in the 80's Bonnie Rait had hit with it, been done by a few others as well.

[@swedbergsubs]

His range in songwriting swings in a Huge arc. From “Please Don’t Bury Me” bringing chuckles, if not outright belly laughs” to the stark & harsh realism in “Sam Stone” his songs elicit emotional responses because his lyrics, music, & delivery are honest & genuine. When I first heard “Hello in There” as teenager, I thought it was a sad song, but at 65 I am profoundly affected after decades of experiencing life’s pleasure & pain. Btw, “in spite of” yourself stating you didn’t anticipate adding this one to your playlist, I enjoyed immensely watching your grin manifest throughout this song. If you enjoy wit as well as image artistry in a wordsmith, you’ll want to check out more John Prine regardless of whether you react to it or save it as guilty pleasure.

[@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd]

Sounds good! I'll check those out.

[@jamesford7182]

John Prine has undoubtedly written music you are familiar with. He wrote so many widely adopted songs, it is nearly impossible live in the US and not have heard some song he wrote multiple times. I have been a fan of him since around 1972 and followed his singing career but, he wrote songs for a living and his personal performances could never capture the scope of his song production. It is my understanding that he is a legend among writers. If that is the case, I sincerely hope the royalties are still coming in for his family. He devoted his life to song writing.

[@gc-vz4ib]

It's their real voices. She's from Arkansas; he's from southern Illinois. The song was written for a movie done by Billy Bob Thornton.

[@jameshopkins6853]

Dang, you hadn't heard of John Prine. The best song writer, ever.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

There's Live sessions @ West 54th.

[@genenekoebelin8707]

Funny and sweet is john prime

[@jamescofer3261]

Our Town by Iris. Closing credits for the last ep. of Northern Exposure

[@RobertElliott-cz4lg]

Don't quit your day job. Least prepared music reviewer I've ever seen.

[@jameshopkins6853]

Those are their voices. It is a love song.

[@michelleortega1514]

We lost a legend today .Tobey Keith lost his battle with cancer.Big loss.Maybe you can listen to a few of his songsI think you might like his style

[@thesecretjewishspacelaser9959]

Try Sam Stone. Just be prepared it is a very sad one.

[@jameshopkins6853]

If you haven’t listened to Sam stone by John Prine, you absolutely have to.

[@catskill49murphy27]

John was more a folk singer/songwriter than a country artist and died almost 4 years ago.

[@golfinginthailand]

You have a long job ahead of you. If you've never heard of John Prine, you are missing a great singer songwriter. I heard his first album and was hooked. Go you youtube and dig in. I wish he was still here writing and singing...even after his throat cancer that left his voice even more gravelly. You will end up with many songs on your playlist.

[@roxiedavi7875]

John Prine and Morgan Stapleton (Chris Stapletons wife) do a duet... Look at us.

[@davidstivers2537]

My dad was a huge Waylon fan so I grew up listening to him. You need to check out “I Ain’t Living Long Like This”, “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way”, “Don’t You Think This Outlaw Bit’s Done Got Out Of Hand”, “You Don’t Mess Around With Me”, I’m A Ramblin’ Man”, “Are You Ready For The Country”, and “I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain’t Used Up)”!

[@jameshopkins6853]

That are their voices

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

FANNY is a good female artist.

[@jessepruit8385]

Fanny is a BAND! Just like Blondie was a BAND! Fanny played their own instruments. They did a documentary on them. One of my all time favorite bands.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

@@jessepruit8385 no shit, all women, you genius.

[@JohnGarren-k3s]

Nothing funny about Prine. Look up his history. Greatest singer songwriter of our time. I’m a huge classic rock fan. Prine is a breath of fresh air. If you have any doubt, ask Bonnie Raitt ! His stuff can be humorous and very profound at the same time. There will never be another ! He was discovered by Kris Kristofferson !

[@TheKawkawlin8]

Do towns van zant "waitin around to die"

[@chriswilcox2115]

Subbed for Prine and Iris Dement. But dude you should check out Floater. Not country, it's post grunge/progressive. Check out the song Snowblind.

[@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd]

I think I'm going to eventually start reacting to everything. I'll go listen to this though. :)

[@jiimmyboy63]

Do colter wall... Some of his album stuff. I think the live performances on youtube might be a bit too hokey for you.

[@MsBethannp]

Wait. Did you just say you've never heard of John Prine?

[@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd]

Yep. Think that's bad? I hadn't heard of Chris Stapleton until 2 months ago or so. I was trying to think of why I didn't hear more country in my life but country music chalnnels were always separate from most mainstream pop in terms of radio and videos....unless it was a huge crossover like Shania Twain, Garth Brooks etc. Now we are in a segrated world on apps that only play whatever enre it thinks we want to hear.

[@markjo9626]

He is a Folk Singer. Everything is not country sir. Think Bob Dylan.

[@sabrinapeters786]

Have you heard of Bonnie Raitt? Look up her and John Prine

[@scottsharbonno1708]

With all of the amazing songs John Prine has done, this is a very weak introduction to him

[@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd]

Ok, can you suggest a song? :)

[@scottsharbonno1708]

Hello In There, Souvenirs, Bruised Orange....@@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd

[@scottsharbonno1708]

Hello In There, Souvenirs, Bruised Orange......@@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd

[@rittherugger160]

Nope. That's their voices. I could probably list a dozen or more of his songs you should listen to but I won't. I'll leave you the pleasure of finding them on your own. Your dozen might be different than mine.

[@mikemcnamara6119]

City boy you talk to much

[@leslieguild]

he isn't country

[@cwalokie9559]

Uh? Not country..... No where near country. Doesn't even come anywhere close to being in any sort like country. It is folk music. Peter, Paul and Mary like. Puff the Magic Dragon stuff.

[@jdgee1600]

Downvoted for not knowing who John Prine was.

[@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd]

Think you couls suggest a song by him? :)

[@earlbrown]

@@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1yd Damn near all of them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/in-Yk5KIn6pqZ8k

[@mtpugh]

@@OldManWhiteyReacts-ij1ydAngel From Montgomery, Hello In There, I Remember Everything, Sam Stone, When I Get To Heaven, Illegal Smile, Paradise, Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven, Dear Abby, Souvenirs, Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness, and Let’s Talk Dirty In Hawaiian. That should hold you for a while.