John Prine - In A Town This Size - In Spite of Ourselves

John Prine and Dolores Keane singing "In A Town This Size" off of John's 1999 album, "In Spite of Ourselves"
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Lyrics:
In a town this size, there's no place to hide
Everywhere you go you meet someone you know
You can't steal a kiss in a place like this
How the rumors do fly in a town this size
In a smokey bar in the backseat of your car
In your own little house someone's sure to find you out
What you do and what you think
What you eat and what you drink
If you smoke a cigarette they'll be talkin' about your breath
In a town this size, there's no place to hide
Everywhere you go you meet someone you know
You can't steal a kiss in a place like this
How the rumors do fly in a town this size
Oh, I had a fight with my girlfriend last night
Before the moon went down it was all over town
How he made me cry how I said goodbye
If it's true or not doesn't seem to count alot
In a town this size, there's no place to hide
Everywhere you go you meet someone you know
You can't steal a kiss in a place like this
How the rumors do fly in a town this size
In a town this size In a town this size
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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[@patdean7630]

Tell you one thing. I live in one of those towns. And able to say some humans ain't human. Thank you JP.

[@roseharrington2811]

Me too

[@KerryanneMacLeod-gf5lt]

Gonna do this as a duet at the next open mic with a friend sure hope it happens

[@jutphish9131]

I wrote this song down in a notepad years and years ago ... Labeled "good music don't forget"

[@madelainelandry3130]

Love, love, love this! Their voices blend and make us feel blessed.

[@blueheronprairie]

Absolutely 👌 we Outlaws need to feel loved 😍😍❤️

[@mitch4531]

had not heard of Dolores--they make a very nice combo on this song--makes my night!

[@markbrown2885]

Love this song, came on during a road trip and played it over and over! I love her voice, thought for certain she was from New Orleans but guess she's an Irish legend...anyhow, really dig it!!

[@johnbenjamen9694]

Great song. I live in a town that size. Sure miss you John. RIP

[@nsans2893]

This guy is a treasure. I have Sirius radio and just discovered this guy a year ago. I can't believe I just discovered him.

[@billrossiter9664]

Small masterpiece: the smooth guitar intro and interludes are perfect. Tasteful, great tone. And, of course the wonderful match of voices in a fine song.

[@gregruland1934]

Dolores' voice is such a great match for John in this song. She's got the vibe perfect. Much love, John. Miss ya.

[@mortpg]

I just love both these people so much, never seen John live .. big regret. Delores is an irish Queen and im so happy they both collaborated, such easy people to listen too and amazing talent ❤

[@RVDebs]

so perfect!!

[@jb-i-m4735]

That's what you call an "ain't that the truth", song! What a great song!

[@leerocheleau509]

If you smoke a cigarette...they'll be talking about your breath..so true in any click any town...miss you John you had a way with the words that could fit into everyone's feelings thank you

[@haydenmccasland9992]

Two greats!

[@tblack4428]

I love this melody and the words are so, so, true about a small, small town .... Thank You John and Iris. See you on the other side !

[@amybethhurst]

That's not Iris, but your post is very sweet.

[@cpreston2566]

Thats cool

[@halallred6101]

What a magnificent storyteller. AKA Norm McDonald where the whole body of work serves to build the story to where it may cover everything we see hear smell taste touch and with feeling, know

[@chocloditelensman]

Love this song !!

[@donaldfarmer8421]

Reminds me of Trion Georgia :)

[@KerryanneMacLeod-gf5lt]

Our town has a total year round population of under 400 I think we qualify

[@jamestillman5546]

John I love ya. That ain't you on guitar tho. Anyway you've Made my life a better place to be. Delores is a marvelous.

[@WindEnergy]

Does anyone who is playing lead?

[@brucewarren9777]

I'm curious who's playing the acoustic guitar leads. I can't find the info anywhere, tia.

[@cobyvanderloo8363]

I think Philip Donnelly a k a "Clontarf Cowboy" was part of this

[@liamloughman4967]

It is him. His first cousin is one of my best friends

[@avrieshaw6908]

First

[@edicamon8486]

Poble ideal pels extravertits i no habitable pels introvertits.