John Prine Recorded My Song

Tim Carroll shares the story of when John Prine recorded his song, If I Could, Then I Would.
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John Prine
Tim Carroll

[@otisgibbs]

What's your favorite John Prine song?

[@thomascoleman1599]

Sweet Revenge!! Although it is pretty hard to pick just one. His entire first album is pure perfection.

[@aidanmaxwell1019]

@@thomascoleman1599 never has there been a cold open as good as “I got kicked off of Noah’s ark!”

[@thomascoleman1599]

@@aidanmaxwell1019 the feeling of excitement I get when that kicks off is pure bliss. I have always related with John Prine’s lyrics more than anyone else’s.

[@aidanmaxwell1019]

@@thomascoleman1599 the meter and volume of the song… pure rock n’ roll, man.

[@artemisXsidecross]

Currently it is 'Great Rain' written and played with Mike Campbell.

[@otisgibbs]

Here's John Prine's version of Tim's song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_Fd3Z8iZJnbdU

[@DG-mv6zw]

Geat story and great son, Tim. Thanks 👍

[@johnoconnell8279]

Thanks Otis, Great story, Great song! Looked through comments hoping to find the link. I listened to Tim sing the song, then KZbin linked to John Prine singing the song! Great experience, to hear both!!! Fans of Tim and John should hear both versions.

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

Very cool story. Just a few weeks ago was talking to a fella I met a few months ago that I would have never guessed in a million years was a John Prine fan. Out of the blue he asks me if I knew who he was, I said sure why; then he starts telling me things I didn't know about John. I was blown away, a very cool moment.

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

I imagine that for a songwriter, there can be no greater honor than to have your song covered by John Prine.

[@otisgibbs]

Here's Tim doing his version of the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYPIk6CqbZtlorc

[@bretharris9477]

There’s not a better channel on KZbin. Otis never misses.

[@abdullahyusuf2247]

Sam Stone Gotta Love It Being a needle jockey is a Balancing act from Hell

[@pansyvaughan5624]

Hey, this was a pop up on opening my youtube, lol I have loved John Prine since hearing him in 1977, seen him live at an outdoor folk festival in Nova Scotia in 1979...awesome Now i gave to find this song you wrote.. Thanks

[@ahdcehs]

I've heard a story (and so hope it's true) about John Prine being introduced to Bill Monroe.... "Mr. Monroe, this is John Prine, the guy that wrote the song Paradise." Bill shook his hand and said "Really. I thought that song was a hundred years old."

[@musicauthority3516]

John Prine was AWESOME. he collaborated with The Band and Levon Helm. he had several songs that I liked I can't quite remember them at this moment. with the exception of the song "Paradise". he died from COVID-19 it was really a shame. I was so saddened to hear that.

[@gregc8483]

I love his songwriting tip at the end! It is easy for a creative person to have a little success, then be scared and full of self doubt, because they feel they need to make another hit. Success can cause a lot of metal blocks, unless you can retain that feeling of freedom while being creative.

[@isaacj.elliott2137]

That is amazing and was as endearing as only a Prine tale can be! I started taking music writing and performing seriously around early 2019 with the sole intention of joining of Ohboy Records and I have even got a few likes from Fiona, which I doubt she made a second thought about it but it was something i hold very dear. I remember when he signed Trė Burt and thinking “I will be that guy someday soon” but as we all know, 2020 happened… that smashed my dreams harder than a 9 pound hammer. But on the flip-side of that tragedy, 2020 led to the biggest leap in progress with my craft and, even though he is gone, no matter where I end up on this journey I will always spread the Gospel of Prine to the world through my music.

[@sevenmileridgeband]

Such a cool story. Thanks for posting.

[@wcstults]

I had a hold with a major artist and spent the next three years losing my mind worrying about it. He's 100% right. There's no formula and sometimes things just don't work out. Strikes and gutters dude.

[@karlstrand2005]

Nice story. Thanks for your work, Otis.

[@georgestass]

Oh yeah ..I forgot to say what my favorite John Prine Song is. I know people often say this with a lot of artist that’s it’s hard to pick ‘a favorite’. I can honestly say this with John Prine. The man in my opinion wrote so many truly great songs. I’ll just say that I just happen to play ‘Spanish Pipe Dream’ earlier this afternoon before I saw this video. Maybe that’s why it come up in my feed..anyway that song is one of many favorites for me. Thanks!

[@paulharty3081]

About 25 years ago Keith Sykes was a friend of my songwriting teacher. I recorded a couple of demos for my songwriting class. I had Sykes's address. But I never followed up with the Nashville publishers. Oh shucks. Such is life and show business. :)

[@artemisXsidecross]

Welcome to the world of writers like James Joyce or Herman Millville whose work in their life time was ignored or belittled. Emily Dickinson took a look around at fame and being published and in response dropped out. Music like any art form is a test of integrity vs recognition and like a sharpening stone its abrasion hones good alloy steel.

[@1coopjsn]

So true. Well said.

[@Claytone-Records]

And there are all of the writers, poets and musicians who are really good at their craft and whom may even be appreciated in a niche environment and we will never know of them. Nor will they know of us. C’est la vie.

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@Claytone-Records We know of them and will not be surprised if and when they surface. ✌️

[@christophern4038]

No doubt Tim is proud of that. Not too many other people could say John Prine recorded their song. Only be Guy, Blaze, and Steve Goodman that I can think of.

[@KeefsCattys]

I discovered Tim through your channel and have been really enjoying listening and watching his great talent . Thank you

[@kevindonohue8918]

So I just went down a John prine rabbit hole. I get it now ! Thanks Otis love your Chan hel

[@jackieringersma7003]

Sour Grapes is my all time favorite. 🕯

[@legrizzle5780]

I love Tim Carroll’s stories almost as much as his music. Thank you for sharing this.

[@dougburns1521]

Hey Otis when you are touring with Todd Snyder you should get him on your program I'm sure hes got a lot of stories

[@caseysmith544]

I second this.

[@josmotherman591]

Otis did one pod with Todd. And he did have a good John Prine tale...Peace.

[@settermanfishing]

Great story! My favorite John Prine song is a tie between "Lake Marie" and "Unwed Fathers"

[@1coopjsn]

I think Tim is one of the coolest cats in the business. You could not find someone less pretentious, more down to earth and with such incredible the talent. I loved the Prine anecdotes. I think my buddy saw him in that pool hall. Must have been a haunt. I am a long time Prine enthusiast and funny enough one of his last is my favorite: Summers End.

[@johnfern]

Love John Prine and I'm a big fan of Tim Carroll's music too!

[@julesotis13]

to prine is to divine

[@hausstroop3798]

Ohhh My! Absolutely love the story! "If I Could" is one of my favorites. I did a You tube video to this song for our Anniversary a couple years ago. I'll try and find it. please share it with Tim.Thanks Otis!

[@hausstroop3798]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqG9p3Vmd7N0j6c

[@Claytone-Records]

It was great to hear Tim recount the adventure with his song intersecting with John Prine and the effect it had on him/Tim. Excellent video, Otis. Paradise is my prime Prine song.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

“If I could make my livin’ goin’ fishin’, then I’d make my livin’ with a line and pole…” 🧡

[@kevinhuber8723]

You Got Gold currently. There are a lot of choices which is why Prine sits in the pantheon of American Song Writers

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Amen

[@johncrowder5505]

Thanks for the interesting interview. Oh boy, even my nervous system started to break. Love the channel!

[@julesotis13]

omgur as a prine nut lover fanatic im wtching this hit pause and am like wha song what song i know em all are they gonna say the song Tim pleaaase what song of prines did you write! ok bakc to it breathe julesy otis lol

[@b.abrackus6403]

Great story! Wonderful storyteller

[@jeffhill5843]

If I Could is a great song, I knew John didn't write it but loved it and I play it out once in a while. Nice to meet the author.

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

All the best, it's really hard to pick a favorite Prine tune. All his songs are solid gold, imo

[@canajian]

nice 👌 👋😎👍

[@julesotis13]

ah THATS a lovley song and a great album nice one !

[@unclestashtv1125]

Awesome story. Love this kind of stuff!!!

[@kyleturner5752]

Great video otis!

[@swordfish52]

Saw Iris Dement at The Supper Club in Manhattan in '93 .. Great Show ... Good Weekend Otis ... Jimmy ....

[@josmotherman591]

That was a nice little tale that Mr. Carroll related for us. And he is really accurate describing John's, demeanor. I met, or I talked to him briefly, one time. He asked me for an ink pen. He and I were the only two people in the mess tent at a concert where he was performing. And Jim is right. He doesn't have that big ego and that attitude / aura, where every move he makes is a big production. One of those, "Glad you got to meet me" types. Of course, I was, not overwhelmed, but very aware of who he was. We just made small talk while we looked around the table for a pen. If you didn't know who he was, he could have been the janitor. Really calm and just..even. Far From Me.

[@g2guns562]

Hello Otis Gibbs and Friends Cool story and a way it all happened real nifty getting song recorded by a super star Prine. Thanks for your efforts friend from Indiana

[@Hollywoodhat]

I was afraid this story was going to be a heartbreaker for Carroll but so happy how it turned out!

[@johnfern]

Love Kasey Chambers version too!

[@michaelarthur4764]

Great episode!

[@georgestass]

I enjoyed this video a lot. As a singer songwriter myself it’s so thrilling to hear about and I can imagine all of the excitement and all the other emotions Mr.Carroll went through as he described his experience with the recording of his song by the great John Prine. I also love hearing as we often do about how nice, sweet and humble Prine was. Thanks for this video Otis!