John Prine - "Caravan of Fools" (Lyric Video) - The Tree of Forgiveness

John Prine's "Caravan of Fools" (Official Lyric Video) from the album, The Tree of Forgiveness. As heard on Season 4 Episode 3 of Yellowstone.
Directed/Edited by Ben Chappell
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Caravan Of Fools (LYRICS)
The dark and distant drumming
The pounding of the hooves
The silence of everything that moves
Late at night you'll see them
Decked out in shiny jewels
The coming of the caravan of fools
Like the wings of a dove
The waiter's white glove
Seems to shimmer by the light of the pool
Some dull, blinding winner
When you can't stand to lose
You're running with the caravan of fools
The caravan of fools, caravan of fools
You're running with the caravan of fools
Love and devotion
Deep as any ocean
Don't play by anybody's rules
With your carousel of horses
And your unforeseen forces
You're running with the caravan of fools
Caravan of fools, caravan of fools
You're running with the caravan of fools
Singer. Songwriter. Poet. Icon.
John Prine was an artist’s artist with a list of admirers and collaborators that cut across musical genres and generations - names like Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Brandi Carlile, George Strait, Kurt Vile, Miranda Lambert, The Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, among others.
Though he was born in Maywood, Illinois, in 1946, John declared himself “pure Kentuckian” throughout his life. His parents, Willian and Verna, were natives of Paradise, Kentucky. The family would spend summers there in Muhlenberg County, where John listened to bluegrass music and studied the guitar styles of country music heroes Doc Watson and Merle Travis with his older brother, Dave.
In Maywood, he worked as a postman before being drafted into the army in 1966. It was as a postman that John began to write the songs that would connect with so many. He sang at Chicago folk clubs, where he was introduced to singer-songwriter Kris Kristopherson, who invited John to open for him in New York. It was there that Jerry Wexler, president of Atlantic Records, first heard Prine and offered him a recording contract. His self-titled debut album was released in 1971 and featured a list of songs now regarded as classics, including “Paradise,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “Illegal Smile,” Hello in There,” and “Sam Stone.” Prine received the first of his 13 Grammy nominations in 1972 for Best New Artist. He would record three more albums for Atlantic and another three with Asylum.
His profound impact on American music was amplified in 1981 when John co-founded Oh Boy Records, and independent label where he released most of his subsequent work and which gave voice and respect to so many fellow singers and songwriters.
In his distinguished career, John won four Grammys and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2020). He was a three-time recipient of the Artist of the Year Award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards, which also honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting. He won the Pen/New England Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award (2016) and was enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2019). In addition, John was named Honorary Poet Laureate of Illinois (2020).
John Prine passed away on April 7, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. The outpouring of grief and love from his fan community was staggering. Over 500,000 viewers participated in an online memorial and tribute that raised more than half a million dollars for Covid-related community causes. In 2021, the Prine family created the Hello In There Foundation to honor John’s spirit of generosity towards those in need. Fiona Prine and her sons continue to operate and expand the reach of John’s independent record label, Oh Boy Records.
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[@herbkasler5231]

This man was the true poet laureate of America. A musical Mark Twain.

[@Nicole-and-Antonia]

John was one of our greatest wordsmiths, and I'm grateful for all the music he made and left us.

[@I-Have-Fire]

Damn…Y’all made me cry. I fell asleep last night and woke up to a full playlist of John Prine. I haven’t listened to this much John Prine since 1974….and I wonder why….

[@ladenecermack3111]

The more I hear this song. . . the more layers I find in it!

[@andrewh1737]

Hi 👋

[@bretthuther1164]

And where it comes in at the end of that Yellowstone episode...with John at the "train station"...perfect TRAVIS!

[@andreesandomeer9280]

That's the way John worked.

[@shannonmattingly1630]

Welcome to the wonderful rabbit hole that is John Prine. I've loved him all my life. He's funny, serious, happy, melancholy, all in one sweet wonderful package. I'm still not over him dying, he was a living link to my mom...we saw him in concert 8 times together. Every time I got to missing her, I'd listen to some JP. Now I miss them both.

[@samanthafitzgerel4460]

Thank you “Yellowstone” for introducing me to this incredible artist. Sad that he’s gone, but happy that his music lives on.

[@mcotter12]

Lets tell our kids about him 😍

[@cameronriddle_WCS]

Yellowstone brought me here. I have no idea how John Prine escaped my radio waves, KZbin and Spotify recommendations. I’m learning more about him and it’s a shame he passed away. I have a lot of listening to do!

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Boy are you in for a treat!

[@petertimmins6892]

I started late around 20 years ago... You have many years of enjoyable listening ahead my friend!

[@tonymiller5841]

Same, boy Yellowstone has discovered so much absolutely wonderful music for me

[@birdbertly28]

He was a real gem, I am so grateful I learned about him about 20 years ago so got to see him several times.

[@warrenbrenan7361]

He was an amazing musician/song writer. First heard him in the 7O's. He is greatly missed.

[@AFloridaSon]

These days, there's always a hint of sadness hiding in the shadows as I listen to John. It's a bit strange, because he's my go to for feel good music, and it works, but it's hard to listen to him and not think how the world lost more than just an artist when he died. There was something magical about John Prine. I've heard people compare him to other artists, and I feel sorry for those people, because they really don't understand, and get to fully experience John Prine in their souls.

[@KDad514]

Indeed John was the one others should be compared to, for he never cared for his greatness he just let it become. May he rest easy.

[@sharpcanines3347]

Rest well, John, you've left us with so many treasures for us to enjoy for our short time on this mortal coil. Love you always, see you on the other side.

[@cohdeyjo.stewart5486]

😇😇😇

[@rogeranderson6668]

There isn't a day that doesn't go by that I don't miss you John Prine You were taken from us way too soon. I'm sure your family feels the same way prayers for you in heaven and please pray for us down here John we could use it Amen 🙏

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Gone two years now and I'm still crying. RIP John you will never be forgotten ❤️

[@cbyrne2466]

he retained the powers to the end

[@paulelliott3220]

Masterful by the incomparable Mr Prine

[@Caperhere]

A truly great album.

[@andrewanka4600]

Other Prine faves I like: Angel From Montgomery, Hello In There, Blue Umbrella, Taking a walk, Souvenirs, You Never Even Called Me By My Name (written with the late Steve Goodman) to name a few.

[@jasper_north]

Amazing song! One of his BEST ones…

[@bobbyhilburn5082]

Miss Ole John, GENUS IS NOT MADE ,it's born Miss you John

[@travispardy8649]

You never really understand what a jester, a fool, or a poet is talking about until it's too late. Sometimes, you even mistake one for the other. Same goes for the best songwriters, too, I guess.

[@projectifier]

"Any likeness to the current administration is purely... ...Accidental" -John Prine

[@ducati135]

“Any likeness to the former is oddly coincidental.”

[@projectifier]

@@ducati135 an actual John Prine quote? You did see the Tiny Desk Concert Prine did right?

[@projectifier]

@@ducati135 John Prine NPR Tiny Desk Concert 2019 (during the Trump administration.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYDKaKB3oNd-gNk the quote is @2:38

[@ducati135]

Yes, watched that a while back. You must have a really good memory.

[@projectifier]

@@ducati135 I tried alcohol, it doesn't work.

[@juancarlosl.p.1612]

Grandísimo J. P. !!!!

[@ConnieLynchitzWhoElse]

Such an amazing song. Prine has always been in a league of his own, with his own brand of songwriting, but this track in particular really reminds me of the sadness of Townes Van Zandt and (later career) Johnny Cash.

[@juancarlosl.p.1612]

Grandísimo John Prine!!!

[@raffaelesuppa4255]

"If you believe in forever----then life is just a one night stand" I believe, The Righteous Brother sang these lyrics, or something similar. That was always a comfort to me and I share it with you all. See you all soon!!!!💓💓💓💓💓

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Blessings 🎉 Mother Father of all creation r here in person phone home today! Mom pops r here to heal n guide all

[@eddique]

Miss you every day Mr. Prine.

[@ivannovotny4552]

Thank you John for... everything!

[@davephelps391]

Way to go John another great song buddy may you rest in peace sincerely Dave Phelps

[@sandib9558]

A head of his time!

[@scotttaylor8811]

Outstanding song - outstanding video.

[@tombrown8829]

Always loved John prine

[@user-nh5vb1yz2g]

Strongly.

[@Kallikallson]

wow cool!!

[@shepwatkins]

Sad. So sadly. Thx for sharing

[@sammacarthur9803]

Haunting

[@remotecontrol8935]

Great voice

[@michaelfillinger1488]

He wasn't called an American treasure for nothing

[@Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn]

🧨

[@donnasheridan6715]

Yellowstone brought me here...and thank you Yellow Stone for reminding me of John

[@Nogin1972]

Amazing song, and great video btw

[@davidlong1786]

The human race in a nutshell no matter which "side " you are on.

[@yuyewu4699]

Deep.... but in a nutshell, you are correct.

[@Hankersonphotography]

I'm here from watching Yellowstone S3 E3 All I See Is You, closing credits.

[@cohdeyjo.stewart5486]

Thank you for being here

[@user-mm6ot8un7k]

И смысл песни тоже хороший.

[@JohnSmith-nf8bi]

My guy, holla!

[@balthazarvorobeitchik7169]

One of the greatest song of all times

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 NO

[@mcotter12]

I wonder what John Prine thought about the internet

[@stevesworldofwanders]

How did you create those retro captions?

[@MFPhoto1]

Is it just me, or does this song remind anyone else of Leonard Cohen's Everybody Knows?

[@karlokac92]

Yellowstone s04ep03 ending

[@Sarah-sv6wg]

Does anyone have any idea who made this video?

[@donnasheridan6715]

Ben Chappell directed and edited

[@donnasheridan6715]

Ben Chappel directed and edited

[@julianaalcantara3595]

Aque aqua ci men to

[@jf2369af]

House rules trump's all other rules

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Song is not too bad, but that video is simply atrocious.