Jeff Tweedy, Ashley McBryde, Jim James, and More Play Tributes to John Prine

The influence of John Prine, who died last week from complications related to COVID-19, is clear in the latest installment of our In My Room series. We asked some of our favorite artists (and some of Prine’s) to play one of his classics. They didn’t disappoint. Fellow Chicagoan Jeff Tweedy plays “Donald and Lydia,” the 1971 ballad Prine wrote on his mail route, about two people that “made love from 10 miles away.” Ashley McBryde performs a mini set that includes a mournful take on “That’s the Way the World Goes Round” and a deeply moving “Mexican Home,” the song where Prine addressed the death of his father. (McBryde becomes emotional at one point, and needs to stop herself). Todd Snider plays the underrated “It’s a Big Old Goofy World.” Jim James puts his own stamp on the songs “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness,” “Spanish Pipedream,” and “Paradise.” Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey play a gospel version of “All the Best” in their family home.
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[@crowdedcrow3098]

John Prine's in his heaven, drinking cocktails and smoking his 9-mile cigarette. I'm ever so grateful for the music he left us to enjoy. Cheers to his old soul, he'll never truly leave us.

[@The35jackal]

ASHLEY MCBRIDE.......AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@marianneczapiewicz1807]

Ashley McBryde has such a beautiful voice. She's so genuine, I cried to Ash, I cried too..... ❤⬆️

[@davidallen3490]

Still missing the wonderful John Prine. He just took up such a big spot in my world...it surprises me how vast it is and how empty it now seems. These songs fill it some. Thanks.

[@0178matchstick]

Thank you, Ashley! That was absolutely beautiful, no doubt John would approve!

[@paulkelly6585]

wonderful to see how many of this generation of singer songwriters love john prine.

[@FrankieSaitta]

You know that John Prine must have been an amazing man. His music and lyrics could have never come from a hard heart. There was too much love in there.

[@dcallan1]

Brilliant rendition of “world goes round” by Ashley.

[@jimr.3696]

"The air is as still as the throttle of a funeral train" That's how you write great songs. Only an unassuming genius like John Prine could write lines like this. Thanks John for making my life richer with your words and music.

[@timcollar6143]

Thank you for keeping John keeping on

[@nancywells4196]

I am just now dealing with losing John prince tears fall when I listen to his music

[@ajgree6]

Ashley McBryde killed this.

[@FrankieSaitta]

She made me cry when she choked up.

[@k2thepeak]

I enjoyed all of them but you’re right, Ashley just killed all three of hers. Love her “World Goes Round” rendition. Fitting tributes from artists that clearly loved JP. RIP Handsome Johnny.

[@scottoliver8881]

I see I am not the only one taken by Ashley’s interpretations here. When I saw this when it went up I immediately became an Ashley fan and love here work. Her voice cuts glass and lights gasoline on fire, with a feather.

[@andrewhelfand2534]

Great version of that’s the way the world goes round. Real talent. Beautiful voice.

[@billwolfe7244]

I still feel this.

[@timlayton199]

Jeff Tweedy is brilliant. Everything he writes for Wilco and his solo projects are gold.

[@timjones3423]

Dang! Y’all done John proud. Beautiful.

[@josephreese]

Lovely! I knew John in high school.

[@pietervanniekerk4453]

It's amazing how many people's hearts were and are touch by the post man making his rounds , ... Mr John Prime

[@peterfitzp]

Ashley you absolutely nailed it - great song choices and voice and guitar were amazing - clearly a genuine JP fan - more please!

[@craigsanderson6974]

They all did a great tribute to John Prine

[@leokreimer6492]

This tragedy takes the good ones.. RIP John

[@mikep5478]

Beautiful tribute of some beautiful songs.

[@stevekelley4669]

This was a blessing. Thank you

[@stephenlindsay9321]

John: I hope you are enjoying your vodka and ginger-ale with the heavenly choir

[@kevinjewitt6347]

I think the nine mile cigarette will more appreciated.

[@lizd8094]

Jim James singing the electric guitar parts cracks me up

[@QueenieMB]

Oh Ashley ❤️

[@bartstarr100]

Jeff Tweedy looks just like his name.

[@kirkstrickland8029]

Nice , very nice @ashleyMcBryde

[@paul8467]

Snider is a God if you don't know him you gotta check him out

[@eddienovak8344]

Paul 6 he's a satirical genius. Was blown away seeing his live show. Combination of story telling, stand up comedy and brilliant songs.

[@mikehenry5426]

Cool living room Snyder!

[@denniscallahan6005]

Living it up time for living the down time Jesus crisis knows what all the models show our Doom and gloom Singing In The Everlasting Arms we'll survive This song's for you John Prine Fuels in the reefer keepn' folks who died from this fever nice and cool Wall Street Blue This big fat ones for you John Prine Hear the Herd Immunity four horesman apocalipitly in view Praying way overdue it's true Now we're all saying prayers for you John Prine Living it up time for living the down time Jesus crisis knows what all the models show our Doom and gloom Alone in my room I'm just fine but you passed away John Prine Apologies for a social distance Nation Songwriting is a nomadic occupation Oh Boy how you could ryhme on a dime This poem is just for you John Prine Drinking washed my hands of sorrow Alcohol sanitizes tommorow and cold beer is mighty fine This brew's for you John Prine Living it up time for living the down time Jesus crisis knows what all the models show we're all Doomed too Quarantined in our homes we share a good bye cry These tears are just for you John Prine

[@maighreadt]

Beautiful tribute to the wonderful John Prine. Just my opinion but one person missing is the great Iris De Ment and her version of My Mexican Home.

[@ivangalanin2641]

It's like Ashley is eating the most delicious meal.

[@hawkeyeswin3861]

Todd Snider did a good job

[@craigsanderson6974]

Special thanks to Margo Price

[@maryalice5357]

Feels like a hymn

[@timlayton199]

Yim Yames is my hero

[@zackamania6534]

FIRST!

[@dollyproductions1]

Who's the blonde singer with all the plants?

[@marianneczapiewicz1807]

Todd Snider

[@dollyproductions1]

@@marianneczapiewicz1807 thanks. Gonna check out more of his music

[@tonyspoetry]

Jeffrey foulcault does better versions of every John Prine song covered here and the fact he dont get asked to do a version of song is disappointing. Shoot the moon - the songs of John Prine. Amazing album. Available now on iTunes. Also has great artwork. Go buy it and then send me a wee message to say thanks.

[@donnievick3076]

That's your opinion, doesn't make it fact.

[@delewan]

Typical music snob jackass thing to say. This isn't about who does it better, it isnt a fking contest.

[@michaelclark1811]

you are the worst