John Prine And Stephen Colbert: "That's the Way the World goes Round"

Please enjoy this special duet Stephen Colbert calls "one of the happiest moments I've had on my show." Filmed at the Ed Sullivan Theater in 2016 but never aired on The Late Show, this performance features John Prine on guitar, sharing vocals with a very grateful Stephen Colbert on a song called "That's the Way the World goes Round." #Colbert #StephenAtHome #JohnPrine
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[@serenaj1821]

“In case something terrible happens and we have to cheer up the world” Oh My God Steven is prophetic.

[@mdjamilabdulkarim1364]

Serena Johnson Yes. It’s OMG moment!

[@Hornswroggle]

I wonder if he remembered saying that before he dug up the clip or if it hit him just as much as us right now... It's like the "Smash glass in case of Emergency" label...

[@gumunduringigumundsson9344]

Future hindsight is a superpower.

[@SeanShimamoto]

Serena Johnson Hehe. I posted the same thing. 😁

[@antmist7]

He said he filmed it in 2016 so I wonder if he had a Trump related catastrophe in mind.

[@markmagwire7921]

Everyone is a John Prine fan. They just don't know it yet.

[@noahantonsen1460]

i didn't know it. But I know It now

[@rosannamorales9621]

I didn't know it either, but I am now and my son doesn't know it either but he is soon to become a fan also.

[@Steppenwolf27]

It takes maybe 15 minutes to make someone into a John Prine fan.

[@horticulturek8250]

Matthew Raiche I was gonna at the first statement was the truest thing I’ve heard until this comment

[@leepinlepin]

I became a fan when I watched the movie fire down below and his song paradise came on during the credits, I fell in love with prines singing, this was in the early 00s

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Here it is 2024 and I just watched this for the umpteenth time. I miss John.

[@PhilFeedback]

Hang in there John! We all love you very much!!!!

[@Opus313]

"...unless, you know, something terrible happens and we have to cheer up the world on the TV show." Thank you for planning ahead Stephen and get well soon John.

[@Leen61]

@ Opus313 My thoughts exactly. This was wonderful to watch. So glad Stephen posted it.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@Pink Freud Hey now! a little positivity and a prayer (of any kind) for Mr. Prine!

[@captaintrips1909]

@Pink Freud just because the music is dated doesn't mean be deserves what's happening, man.

[@captaintrips1909]

@Pink Freud fair enough. Yeah, I've had it with the Cheeto

[@manateeka]

@Pink Freud Plenty do. Including my mom at 76.

[@baileynarjes9260]

When he said “unless something terrible happens” I broke into tears. RIP John Prine.

[@caketinfairy]

God, me too

[@NKSULLY]

I did the same.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

So did I.

[@tomheadley8749]

I feel that. What a tragedy when we lost one of the greatest songwriters this world will ever know.

[@wproct11]

Of all of the things that Covid took from us, I never anticipated John Prine being on of them. A real shame.

[@Allagi22]

I was laid off work, stuck at home This cornavirus baby got the world on hold It's only gonna get worse or so I've been told And I'm dealing with it best I can Then I heard word the virus got John Prine Lord don't steal that man away like you did his hairline, He's the best damn songwriter I've seen in my time Millions all love that man That's the way that the world goes round, You wake up one day, it's flipped upside down It's all changed, don't recognize what you've found That's the way that the world goes round. *Love you John Prine, Please pull through*

[@irmawehle7430]

Wonderful! My thoughts (different tune... Woody's): Sometimes I think I'm face forward, Other times it looks turned around. But now and then I'm rememberin' There's nothin' to goin' around boys, and everything's goin' around.

[@johncochrane6039]

beautiful.

[@taylorbryan5175]

This needs more likes. I'd give you 100 if they had that button.

[@laranalle]

Well done.

[@Footjones]

Unbelievably moving. This is this planet's theme song now.

[@lamefart]

This too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKHPfX97rKd8m8k

[@waywed]

Mr Colbert can sing! He's not just a pretty face after all.

[@iamgoddard]

I was impressed, wow, he even sounds like the younger John Prine!

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@iamgoddard Yeah!!

[@janetjenkins9765]

Move over Jimmy Fallon.

[@gmccalip]

True that.

[@junojay4563]

Please look up his duet with Jack Johnson "Sleep through the static"! This one was awesome too. Best wishes to John Prine, I hope you get better soon.🍀

[@hippyvikki]

Thank you! ❤️

[@justineharper3346]

I didn't realize Stephen was a John Prine fan. Makes me love him more

[@CherylSimser]

Yuppers, he is so happy to be with John here.

[@tsloth1390]

Anyone whose heard his music should be, right? A goddamn American treasure if I’ve ever seen one!

[@ammaleslie509]

his impeccable musical taste is just one of many reasons to love Stephen Colbert

[@adamtzsch]

leroy brown Are you getting lonely at home? 😂

[@kennethabernathy2022]

@leroy brown WTF are you smoking leroy?

[@deplorablekunt]

Not even just one of the best John Prine lives, but also THE BEST Colbert musical guest/segment. 😢 RIP Mr. Prine.

[@wizkidsvideos]

Beautiful. Get well soon Mr Prine❤️❤️❤️

[@rosalindglazer7454]

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS STEPHEN! WHAT A GIFT!

[@carlrosenzweig1867]

John Prine is a national treasure. All my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to him, his wife, and everyone who has contracted the virus.

[@romancultist6089]

Hoping and praying it’s not time for John to have his cocktail, vodka and ginger ale.

[@carlrosenzweig1867]

@@romancultist6089 Amen. I'm sure his buddy Steve Goodman is looking forward to seeing him again, but I'd like him to wait a while.

[@Elephantstonica]

He’s a world treasure. Best wishes John, get well soon 💓 from an Englishman in Taiwan.

[@jamesbulger3826]

SleepWhenUrDead ! He’s not ready to buy the farm

[@ersheri]

Carl Rosenzweig He didn’t get the 2020 Grammy Lifetime Achievement award for nothing!

[@valkyriehutton4556]

Just listened to this tonight. Colbert is a prophet. R.I.P. John Prine.

[@jusgarrison24]

R.I.P. John Prine.. the Mark Twain of American music.

[@carlajolly2480]

Thanks so much. 🙏🏻❤️

[@belindasue40]

Thank you and God bless John Prine.

[@gsf67]

Greetings from New Zealand, it's only in recent years, that I have come to know of John Prine, he is a treasure and a battler, I wish you well.

[@suetarjan3875]

You didn't survive Covid 19, but your music will live on. RIP John Prine.

[@masonthomas7866]

This is still one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen.

[@JerryAndJulieMusic]

Steven, your voice is so beautiful. You should sing more often and post it here on You Tube. Love John Prine, God Bless him and his family.

[@leonardhouse5296]

The world could use some cheering up! Thanks for this, RIP Mr. Prine.

[@GandalfsPipe]

Man oh man.... Get better John Prine

[@liliannapaxton]

And cheer us up you sure did !!! Thanks for this !! Be well !!

[@dogstar7]

I'm not crying, you're crying,,,

[@paulatarrell4592]

Broken hearts and dirty windows make life difficult to see. Greatest story teller ever. RIP JP

[@italy4blktop]

Colbert and Prine two great Americans.....RIP JP

[@rachelnotgivenup2078]

Love, love, love.

[@LoRo_Moon_Stars]

I teared up when Stephen Colbert said that they were going to record it for the internet, or unless they need to play it when something horrible happens and we need to cheer up the world.😢😭😢 Love this...we definitely needed this, in these horrible times. Also, love listening to you sing Stephen!!☺️😁🥰 Please pull through Mr. John Prine!!!🤗🤗

[@anthonyrichard8001]

ITS EASY..JUS.LISTEN...

[@Michelle.56]

Okay I am weirdly crushing all over Colbert now. Beautiful voice.😍

[@mickkeim4142]

Love this...love John Prine. Thank you Stephen...

[@TheWerequat]

Sixty gazillion thumbs way up ❤❤❤

[@NewMessage]

Wishing you all the luck in the world, John...

[@23ofSeptember]

Something about the way Colbert sings "counting my toes" keeps me coming back.

[@melliehelen8650]

Wow-that opening was eerily prescient. And the piece was beautiful.

[@reneeelias7168]

Thank you, that was beautiful

[@budgetfpv92]

Thank you for sharing with us. It was needed. Stay safe.

[@magjxn]

… “unless something terrible happens and we have to cheer the world up…” thanks for helping me get through the pandemic, Stephen

[@Cpnpunisher]

How can anyone downvote this??!?!?

[@Elephantstonica]

There’s always one. Probably an evangelical because he did, Jesus the Missing Years.

[@Cpnpunisher]

Very very dark sir.

[@trumphatesyou]

Demon

[@meropetied]

Tears in my coffee.

[@LloydFink]

Bye John, we were a better species because you were a part of, us. Damn I'm gonna miss you. Cheers and Thank you.

[@seacalgal3618]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@drelle504]

Never heard of John Prine until this week. He seems beloved so I'm rooting for his recovery.

[@indiglo1971]

I first heard of him after Natalie Merchant, Michael Stipe, and Billy Bragg did a live version of 'Hello In There.' It's on KZbin.

[@ammaleslie509]

oh my goodness yes, he is beloved. and his condition has been upgraded from critical to stable so he might make it after all!

[@drelle504]

@@ammaleslie509 That's wonderful!

[@garylewis327]

John Prine has been the best songwriter you never heard of since the late 1960s. I've been a fan since 1976. He's one of those talents who has just kept pumping out the gems decade after decade, but rarely got mainstream play until fairly recently. His popularity has soared in recent years. And he is a seemingly tireless worker, touring more than just about anyone. If you like his music, you've got about 50 years worth to experience. He writes many catchy tunes, but you've got to enjoy lyrics, because that's where the real magic in his music lies. Many of his fans, me included, feel as though he has written the soundtrack to their lives, that's how well he connects with people through his music. In my mind, he is definitely a National Treasure, and he needs to survive this. He's got to.

[@elizabethhunley4020]

When I was 15 my mom and I went on a road tip and she insisted on playing John Prine CD's the whole time, loved him ever since.

[@rochelleevans8428]

Really enjoy hearing you singing Tuesday night thumb up

[@BiologicalClock]

Rest in peace, John. I'm broken-hearted that he wasn't able to recover, but this is a beautiful memorial.

[@idkaboutthisfuckoffyoutube1041]

Recover have you seen him over the last few years it was only a matter of time stupid

[@fraysqueen]

Thanks for sharing. My favorite songwriter for 46 straight years.

[@liona1657]

Thanks, that was beautiful. Sending you healing vibes to you, Mr Prine.

[@Mark_McC]

I both love and hate this video. Love because it’s just a magical performance!!! Hate because the world is so much a sadder place without John and seeing him happy here makes me cry every.single.time. It’s an odd thing to say because I never met him but I feel like one of my best friends is gone. God, how I miss John. 😔

[@serenaj1821]

Such a sweet duet.

[@joaoarturpeixoto5551]

Amazing man!!! Thank you all!!!

[@FalconMidget]

“That’s the way that the world goes round, you’re up one day the next you’re down” I’m sure Mr Prine would have a clever lyric for his death. 73 years but his music is here forever no virus can take that away from us.

[@troyj4960]

Check out this song from his final album..."when I get to heaven" a perfect bookend to his perfect career!

[@drewmertens7704]

@@troyj4960 he's finally going to prove his dad wrong lol ❤️💔❤️💔

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

Never much cared for you as an entertainer or political commentator but now I see your a John Prine fan and that makes you OK in my book...as far as that goes. great version of one of Johns iconic songs. Thank you for making it available. Prayers going out for John's full and speedy recovery...God knows we could use a healthy dose of sense of humor right about now...

[@karlgoolsby5298]

I have survived cancer, near death, my first love, love that is true and the joy that is life because of John Prine and his music. Thank you for sharing this message and song. Very fitting.

[@peterzang]

Karl Goolsby Go ahead. Make me cry. See if I care. I know you’re gonna be just fine/seeing as you’re being a fan of John Prine.

[@HorseMuse]

Auspicious prediction for this recorded event! "In case something terrible happens and we have to cheer the world up!" Wowooooooo

[@Ioansiatat]

This should get 100% likes

[@jabbermocky4520]

One misanthropic fool already gave it a thumb's down, so far today. Must be the least funny April Fool's joker ever or just another pathetic Trumpsucker. They hate everything that remains good in this deliberately stressed and deeply troubled world. Take care, now.

[@Ioansiatat]

@@jabbermocky4520 hmm maybe is Trump himself? I don't see anyone else being that heartless as him

[@jabbermocky4520]

@@Ioansiatat Good point.

[@Ioansiatat]

@@jabbermocky4520 Haha i just imagined him seeing the notification and instantly disliking it

[@ursaltydog]

@@Ioansiatat Ya know.. it just might be, because the first description in the song sounded like him..

[@kathistwin]

Wow! Beautiful. Rest in peace, John.

[@picketfence2028]

No fair making an old woman cry Stephen. Godspeed dearest John, we will always love you.

[@StephenMWest]

Please God, save John Prine.

[@chimingchiu]

I listened to Joan Baez singing ""Hello In There"" earlier and now I am listening to John and Stephen, today has become a good day. Get well soon, John.

[@yourturn777]

AGREED! ✌

[@drshokster333]

Mr. Colbert, Wowo! God bless your hearts!

[@rjsimpkins2911]

Prine was 1st person here in Nashville who died from Covid. He lived 2 blocks from my elementary school. I have 150 year old family roots in Muhlenberg County and have driven past Paradise coal mine 1000x. I feel like a favorite uncle died when he left our world.

[@drewcampbell8555]

Lovely. God speed, John.

[@harriotteworthington3147]

John Prine has always been an Americana Hero - I’ve been singing “with” him since the 70’s. Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family!

[@lindsayheiden5027]

Harriotte Worthington I saw JP in a gymnasium at UW-Oshkosh in Sept, 1972 for the first time. There were maybe 50 people there. I instantly fell in love with him and his stories that he sang. Been following him ever since. Praying for him and his family. Hang in there John, you can beat this!

[@harriotteworthington3147]

Lindsay Heiden my first concert was 1976 in an gymnasium in Lexington Ky, about the same number of people. No chairs, sitting on the floor like little hippie wannabes. I even had a daisy in my hair. John Prine brings joy to the world!!!

[@SuperFredAZ]

Miss you, John Prine. S.C. thanks for this, it's very nice.

[@tahaelbayad7193]

Thank you so much for this wonderful gift

[@mrlanpp]

THANK YOU 😢🙏

[@GandalfsPipe]

Wow, prophetic

[@zackshilakintheakakpack2426]

Thank you so much for this.

[@watrgrl2]

So sorry to hear he is so sick. Praying that he gets well.

[@Rob7194]

He didn't.

[@fluffolzilla3154]

he ded :(

[@louisejohnston4876]

Oh my so perfectly perfect for right now. Thank you both. Get well John.

[@EricaSwitzer]

Proud to hail from Maywood, IL: the home of Doc Rivers and John Prine. Bless you, John and Stephen, for this gem.

[@jaaess2]

Wow, yes, have to cheer up the world. Get well, healthy and know that you are loved..John Prine.

[@annevogle]

I got to witness John Prine in June 1989.I was nine months pregnant.waddled my self into my seat..laughed so hard I cried.clapped till my hands were sore, I went home glowing, I went into labor later that night.My son was born.He is a published Poet.He swears John Prine shaped his mind prebirth.I think he is right, sending you all the light and love you so deserve.Nate says hi.

[@JeanieD]

anne vogle , thanks for sharing your story, it made me smile and cry at the same time.

[@mariesymcewan7737]

How wonderful xx

[@heyaapl]

Rest In Peace John. ❤️

[@EsmereldaPea]

"Unless something TERRIBLE happens and we have to cheer up the world." Eerily prescient.

[@23ofSeptember]

This aged well, like a fine wine.

[@roadking0073]

Whenever I listen to John Prine the world seems like a better place. Thank you for that John. Well done. My condolences to the Prine family. You lost a good man there.

[@JoeHuman]

"I think we did it." ~ John Prine WOW. That's the way I'ma sign off every song I ever play for the rest of my life.. when the take is good, of course. ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD TO JOHN PRINE.

[@bjbxx]

John was a genius. I can't believe this was never broadcasted, but so happy to discover it.

[@dmsnevercheat5033]

The news today is terrible. I was looking for some of his old songs to show my girlfriend, as she’s never heard of him and I found this. Damnit, Colbert... this was beautiful. 😢 thank you for this and for releasing it. ❤️🤍💙

[@joshlewis575]

Its been on the internet for years now. I always like watching it n seeing Stephens reaction when he sings the naked as the eyes of a clown line. He gives a little smirk like damn that's great. U can sense the admiration he had for him

[@joshdrexler8773]

Love to John Prine. How unbelievably moving this is.

[@sackman03]

Thank you. John Prine is a hero of mine

[@williamburgess2790]

I can easily believe you Stephen Colbert when you say this was one of your happiest moments on your show. Thank you for sharing that special moment with all of us.

[@claudiag8097]

oh wow! prophetic - and nice.

[@marciajante2199]

Bravo, great song and tribute. Stephan, your voice is a perfect compliment to John Prine. SUPER!

[@gundamheavyarms4879]

Been listening to John Prine since I was born. Get well soon John! ❤

[@samme1024]

Beautiful! 😢 Please get well, Mr Prime. And thank you Mr Colbert for sharing this now. 💕💕💕

[@Lcmsguru]

RIP John Prine. You were a treasure and gave us so many gifts. I will miss you and your beautiful music. 😢❤

[@downhilltwofour0082]

Steven, your words prophetic words were remarkably accurate. Too, This Man, Mr. Prine is and has been for some time a real treasure of the American kind. I wish him God-speed in his hour of need.

[@andrewcrouch5341]

Unfortunately, John just passed away at 73. He died from coronavirus, the story was just broken by the New York Times. It’s quite a loss. Still. This video is a great memory of the man

[@InteractiveRootsProd]

Really beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Uberqueenbee]

Please don't bury me down in that cold, cold ground......

[@rhettadams9161]

Throw my brain in a hurricane, and the blind can have my eyes, and the deaf can take both of my ears if they don't mind the size :)

[@kathypiazza7228]

Uberqueenbee “Please don’t bury me” & “Sam Stone” were the only songs I had heard of by Prine. Then my second husband Louie introduced me to the vast collection of John Prine & Prine’s friend (who sadly died too young years ago now) Steve Goodman. My Louie died 2013 also too young- of the many things we shared or I learned from him Music has been the best gift. I can sing along to most of John Prine’s songs as they were regularly played. Prayers for John & his wife & family. Thanks for the happy times in my life, too!

[@Uberqueenbee]

I don't care if it rains or freezes as long as I've got my plastic Jesus.

[@Uberqueenbee]

I always thought he wrote plastic jesus..I was wrong.

[@davenc8527]

Rest in Peace, John Prine. Love this video.

[@benson9341]

Chills...didn't expect chills...God he was a gift! Thanks Stephen

[@Dixieliv]

Your intro in light of today’s news, Rest In Peace John Prine and thank you 🙏🏻❤️

[@Scintillate9]

this is a performance I keep coming back to these past two years every time I’ve been just so devastated and depressed by COVID. thank you for this, and may John Prine’s memory be a blessing

[@valhoff3]

Love to John Prine. ❤️

[@Detwinnn]

Prine was just diagnosed with covid-19. Keep him in your prayers. Also listen to Swamp Doggs new record featuring John Prine.

[@captjim1873]

Thank you Stephen. And thank you for everything John.