John Prine - Lonesome Friends of Science (Official Video)

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"Lonesome Friends of Science"
The lonesome friends of science say
"The world will end most any day"
Well, if it does, then that's okay
'Cause I don't live here anyway
I live down deep inside my head
Well, long ago I made my bed
I get my mail in Tennessee
My wife, my dog, and my family, uh-huh
Now Poor ol' planet Pluto down
He never stood a chance no how
When he got uninvited to
The interplanetary dance
Once a mighty planet there
Now just an ordinary star
Hangin' out in Hollywood
In some ol' funky sushi bar
The lonesome friends of science say
"The world will end most any day"
Well, if it does, then that's okay
'Cause I don't live here anyway
I live down deep inside my head
Well, long ago I made my bed
I get my mail in Tennessee
My wife, my dog and my kids, and me uh-huh
The Vulcan lives in Birmingham
Sometimes he just don't give a damn
His head is full of bumblebees
His pride hangs down below his knees
Venus left him long ago
For a guy named Mars from Idaho
The Vulcan sent a wedding gift
Three-legged stool and a wheelchair lift uh-huh
The lonesome friends of science say
"This world will end most any day"
Well, if it does, then that's okay
'Cause I don't live here anyway
I live down deep inside my head
Well, long ago I made my bed
I get my mail in Tennessee
My wife, my dog, my kids and me uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Those bastards in their white lab coats
Who experiment with mountain goats
Should leave the universe alone
It's not their business, not their home
I go to sleep and it never rains
My dog predicts hurricanes
She can smell a storm a mile away
That's all the news we have today uh-huh
The lonesome friends of science say
"The world will end most any day"
Well, if it does, then that's okay
'Cause I don't live here anyway
I live down deep inside my head
Well, long ago I made my bed
I get my mail in Tennessee
My wife, my dog and my family
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Animated By : Tiago Majuelos
Producers: BLISS
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.
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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[@johnprine]

Thanks everyone for watching the video and chatting. See you out on the road

[@TheYammerHammer]

No, thank you John! I hope you get feeling better soon! We love you!

[@frankd.506]

Will you be touring Stone Park this year lol

[@EKAdventures51]

We are going to miss you in Banff but wishing you our best- lots of love - Next year? I sure hope - from Robert and family

[@batlady2343]

Thank you for this gentle song, Mr. Prine. It's exactly the perspective we all need❤️

[@bman2321]

Get well John,😎❤️

[@christopherfoster3830]

I've almost never cried for someone I don't know personally, but I feel like I DID know John, just as most of his fans must feel, too. He made the world such a better place by being here. That's all I can say. RIP, you beautiful soul.

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Still shedding tears, this guy has been with me since 76. We have his songs and that will have to get us along

[@donnapoolejackofalltrades7827]

My brother love his music . My brother is on heaven now with John Prime.

[@rodneycaupp5962]

John became part of my thinking in life. If that's not knowing him I don't know what is...

[@donovanllewellyn1699]

his music was like him talking to u it was like family dying

[@dalesappington2835]

Adding another concert I’m going to when I get to heaven. The list keeps growing. Rest In Peace Mr Prine

[@lindacurry5644]

John Prine...the perfect therapy for America in these troubled times

[@steveseefeld3653]

Thank you Linda

[@larryyose6559]

As long as I live I'll keep playing and singing John Prine.

[@Spoonwranglerz]

I second that

[@ralphaddison9128]

You better had

[@darladillman9676]

Me too ~ :( ~

[@wtmuller1]

Still singing his song, though it's sometimes hard not crying as I do. Miss this old boy something terrible. RIP John Prine

[@jfrancismacdonald2758]

Ditto!

[@davekerton7494]

Sad day today. I first heard your music in 1975 and it has stuck with me ever since. I was 23 then and when I heard Hello in There, I felt sorry for those old folks, I guess that was partly the point. The other to have some empathy.... Now I am "those old folks" and for me, it gives the song a whole new meaning. How could you have been that insightful in your 20's.....guess that was your genius. Thanks for the memories John Prine, your work here is done, may you rest peacefully.

[@TRISHLAMP]

Amen!

[@johnprine]

Hello everyone! Thanks so much for your well wishes, I'm resting up here in nashville & can't wait to get back on the road! You can ask your questions in the chat box about the song or video and I'll be back at 3pm CST to answer as many as I can!

[@nickalina]

John Prine, it's great to hear you are keen to get back on the road. My family will be at your show in London (England) later this year. I'm hoping we can get to meet you in person as my 11 year old son is as big a fan of you as I am. We are looking forward to the premier this evening (8pm here). My son has had a stent at two weeks old. He doesn't remember it of course but I certainly do.

[@brianplautz5810]

Glad you’re doing better John. Come back to Wisconsin sometime soon!

[@MarkRobinson-zm4lk]

John Prine......Love This Tune ! Be Well Sir And best wishes to the Prine family ad OH Boy Records....

[@soldtobediers]

''Rebuking Prayers'' towards whats a ailing ya John. -man of many adjustments

[@soldtobediers]

''Rebuking Prayers'' towards whats a ailing ya John. -man of many adjustments

[@scotts5403]

I also wanted to add that no one can ever claim you are not an original! Who else would write a verse including a wheelchair lift. :)

[@daboiderinhoDerekDamico]

if you don't tear up to this.. you have NO SOUL.... what a monster artist

[@cashkromsupernerd1193]

"I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal." -Groucho Marx

[@4orrcountry]

@@billdedman3334 Seems to be a question still.

[@steveseefeld3653]

Arest. Fauci

[@beaverwithachainsaw]

You're a national treasure man!

[@TheWhollymoly]

There are no words...

[@brianthompson2781]

John Prine. Still THE man! No-one else comes near.

[@gandalfshakur8235]

Pop Music is terrible, country, rock and the whole lot - then one day we met John. The real deal pure n simple.

[@winterv3vo]

Im not sure if this is a 'country music artist', but theres a singer called rusty cage. He makes alot of songs/meme songs. My favourites from rusty cage are this place, the lives of flies, final voyage of wailers essex, shame, gangstalkers and if all else should fail

[@sequoyahkearns8505]

Why does this man I've never known make me cry? And cry and cry?

[@TampaDave]

Because he is singing from the heart, and our hearts respond.

[@elanteaster9349]

He was sooooo special. 🖤

[@jmichealsaunders1062]

Sitting here missing him,tears r running down my face ,missing him will never end ,he’s not livin here !!!!!!

[@BevDeVoreWedding]

At least one song daily...

[@tommymorgan73]

Such a wonderful wonderful artist! So sorry I only discovered John after he passed!

[@jayrpatel9]

I can't express in words or actions on how good this song is. It touches me everytime.

[@whitherandthither]

when the keys come in at 3.00 wow

[@dalenelson9313]

Your music has been the background soundtrack of my life. I wouldn't be the same without it. Thank you for your gift.

[@colin8562]

i ashamed to say that i did not cry when my dad died but i did the morning that i heard john died i never met him but i miss him PLEASE DONATE to keep his joy flowing

[@songpoets-ramcey]

oh..... man .......... John Prine .... just when I want to give up on all humanity and crawl into another deep dark hole to escape the madness; you shine some levity and escape into the equation. Thank you, Mr. Prine. heal fast and strong. we need you. Ramcey in Nashville

[@NickleJ]

The singing mailman still delivers.

[@josephwisniewski3673]

Strangely prophetic: almost spooky.

[@willsirotak]

Yes, even a Bat was included in the illustrations. The way his death got attributed to the mad scientists Covid-19 pandemic statistics, for fear mongering everyone into hiding in their homes, was criminal.

[@Galiuros]

The first time I saw John play live was in 1984. It was him and Steve Goodman. They played at the University of Arizona in Tucson. When I heard they were coming, I literally ran to the box office and got 4 tickets. Second row, center. I had been listening to him for almost 10 years by then, mostly while stationed in Germany in the army. To see him and Steve in person was the culmination of my music listening journey. I still have the ticket stub and have since scanned it to help preserve the memory. Thanks, John, for bringing us to this moment.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

I saw John and Steve at the celebrity theater in phx many years ago. Saw John w Bonnie Raitt again w Cowboy Junkies all at the celebrity so very long ago. He was always great, funny too. Back in the days when I was young and so were they. Sue

[@mikez8076]

"Those bastards in their white lab coats"... Thanks for all your music, stories & those 3 chords -

[@chriskruse5694]

Never fails. When I hear a John Prine song, I start to smile.

[@cashkromsupernerd1193]

Can't say I smile when I hear Souvenirs, but that doesn't change it from being one of his greatest songs

[@moondancer9066]

Well, Mr. Prine, I have read every comment on this thread and all I can say is that it must have been the Will of God to take you home. I have no doubt that you are with the Lord you always loved and in my heart I know you are at peace. I send love to your Spirit and to your lovely widow and family you left behind. Forever and always ❤️ T. M.

[@Jay-ft3xh]

Please keep your bigotry and hatred outside of loving and peaceful communities. Sicko

[@daleeloph5038]

My buddy and I were playing guitars for beers in a dive bar somewhere in Northeast Ohio in the early 90's the owner said we reminded him of John Prine we had never heard of John before so he gave us a quarter and said go to the jukebox and play Sam Stone.Needless to say been a fan ever since.

[@shrapmagnet]

Miss you, John.

[@davidkopec9442]

Yet another John Prine song that I love immediately and in perpetuity.

[@corinnegillingham5282]

Love love John Prine...one of the best ever was

[@gregnormal55.]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe

[@corinnegillingham5282]

@@gregnormal55. I am, yes

[@gregnormal55.]

@@corinnegillingham5282 Hey! That’s very good to know, I just can’t stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone! If I may ask which of all his songs is your favorite? Have a great day… Stay Safe

[@corinnegillingham5282]

@@gregnormal55. Some Humans ain't Human, Knocking at your back door, Inspite of Ourselves..I could go on and on I love all of his music

[@corinnegillingham5282]

@@gregnormal55. and it's not Knocking at your back door, it's knocking on your screen door lol

[@559949]

Heaven. John Prine my mom my dad and my dogs and of course my lovely wife.

[@OLELANDOFFICIAL]

Excellent friend It's a cool video. I like it. Good luck, friends. See you later.

[@mariannefinkel]

That is some awesome visual artistry.

[@gregnormal55.]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe

[@Detectivepopcorn91]

This song saved my life 💕 I hope you pull through this John 💕

[@michaelogilvie5407]

The first time I heard this song was a friend of mine playing it on his guitar and singing it. Then he took us to a John Prine concert where I got to meet him. This song has never left my soul. I'm getting to the "hello" myself. I work in a hospital. And this song never leaves me. Love you John Prine. Thank you

[@Noblesavage77]

A true gift 🎁

[@tommymorgan73]

What a lovely story! I hope John knew how many people his music touched!

[@ethanrudoy2618]

RIP John Prine

[@Jm01394]

I’m writing and listening to this while waiting in a covaidshepc test line. Bastards in their white lab coats experiment with mountain goats hit the mark! RIP John. I hope there is more fun in Heaven for you.

[@danb8603]

John, your humility and humanity are an example for us all. Genius is too small a word for the songs you write. Thank you.

[@lindahuff8976]

The best friend I never met. John Prine was the poet of the working man. What a treat to see this man live. Bonnie Raitt and John together were magical. I'm glad his family is putting his music out there for another generation.

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Linda 👋

[@patrickmulleady6682]

Amen.

[@saltydog4759]

Our John. He pulled from a palette of colored words that painted 3-d songs. His songs take me back to summer days in a field of sourgrass surrounded with honeysuckle. I'm there now

[@workingtoseethelight8244]

John Prine you saved my life, my parents would scream at each other but play John Prine... lol And I could hear John Prine's beautiful lyrics and voice and, of course, his guitar over the screaming.... I choose to take John Prine's advice and spread love..... Somehow, God blessed me to keep on the journey, towards peace for all those who struggle for Love!

[@TheFleetz]

Very prophetic.... RIP John. You leave an amazing legacy!

[@stevefrazier9410]

John's passing is a loss to so many of us. Your family is in my prayers. So grateful for his wisdom, heart and playful humor. We need John today more than ever. Thank you for the music memories. Enjoy your well-deserved nine-mile long cigarette, John, and rest in peace!

[@TampaDave]

How long do you suppose this would take, in earth years? It would certainly be as task of biblical proportions, regardless of speed of consumption.

[@kevineakman8586]

@TampaDaves ..What are ya gonna do with time, after ya bought the farm? ✌️

[@paulmele955]

We miss you , John!

[@stephencroes55]

I miss you so much, John. Thank you.

[@mhill7569]

This guy sang my life,...&he don't even know me🤠 🙏🏽

[@annejohnston8696]

That's when you know they're Good.

[@michaelpayne263]

What an adorable video 👌

[@moondancer9066]

Perfect video for this song.

[@kydye4628]

I kept a smile on my face throughout this entire song. I wish my grandma could've heard this because she would've gone wild haha.

[@Douglas-rw2xx]

I've been Enjoying John for over 40 years now, and he has given me many hours of Smiles and Contentment! I can only think of him with a Smile on my Face! ;-)

[@Noblesavage77]

Then his legacy lives on. I'm sure He smiles back, friend.:)

[@TampaDave]

You think he finished the 9-mile cig yet?

[@karenmilligan5597]

Uh-huh, I love John Prine and dogs. Uh-huh!

[@Babumoshaaai]

RIP Mr. Prine.

[@GaryTorello]

Happy Birthday John!

[@necksugar]

Thank You for the Art John 💓 You got it! Leave those GOATS alone!

[@tommymorgan73]

How magical is this??

[@agongos9]

John, your spirit has moved on, and we will miss you. But your music will endure as long as there are people who listen. And listen they shall. See you on the flip side.

[@davidjed6948]

God bless you John.

[@rodneycaupp5962]

These videos of Johns will make a grown man cry, if you watch the subject of the vids. His Dog floating off into heaven was too much for me.

[@ehhhhidk]

Thanks for this on a quiet night. Sometimes it feels lonely asking questions that nobody else seems to care about. We may feel lonely, but we are not alone. I bet Ptolemy sat alone wondering if he was a crazy person..

[@timmccoy4814]

He was a true artist that painted with lyrics ..….Thank you John for leaving us with all these masterpieces. RIP.

[@SESZOO]

Great bought this CD when it came out last year ..This is one our favorites along with Screen door and my top favorite Egg and daughter .. being one of the old folks with crazy bones.. Thanks for the music . Been a fan since back in 72 or 73 when first saw you at a little place in mass ,Music Inn ,an outside place where back then concerts were relaxing and fun ..Thanks for all the tunes most of which gave us all a smile...

[@leethomas5830]

Of all the great lines in your songs . one that comes to mind is Sally used to play with hoopla hoops now she tells her problems to therapy groups .

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Uh huh, uh huh 🎶

[@davesiler4064]

John I first heard Paradise in 1977. I was 29 years old.Today, I am 72, and my heart is broken. I must have played that song thousands of times. I've traveled right. down the Green River many times. I will never get over your loss. You were, and are one of my greatest heroes! You sort of remind me of Doc Watson and brother that's a high compliment. Rest well, gentle soul.

[@kerth54]

Thank you John.

[@plan_r4005]

I’ll always live deep in my own head to, and I’ll always have John’s music to keep me company.

[@tomwright4984]

Spot on. Nuff said. RIP John

[@kellywilliams8002]

Godspeed John:)

[@tommitchell7257]

Great song with great lyrics and great animation.GREAT👍🏼

[@AgTip]

Lookin' for the Heart Icon. I'd settle for a guitar icon, but this song is more about a mild tune and some thunderous philosophy coded to sound like what you might hear down at the bar.

[@dinocardamone9586]

Really really really beautiful. Thankyou.

[@charlesscannell8236]

Thanks for the for the heads up for my time I hope your music outlives our children catch you on the trail my.frend

[@bobleroe3859]

The Tree of Forgiveness is a perfect album. Every song's a winner.

[@jamesmcmillan1472]

Thank you John,you made my world a richer place,too that I shed a tear,raise my glass and say THANK YOU

[@robertomendez187]

I loooooooove this. Thank you, Mr. Prine. Now you’re in your music video in the sky and you’re still laughing at the silly and fickle humans.

[@michelleharmon2491]

Love me some PRINE🌻🌻🌻

[@jimgiblet]

Simply beautiful x

[@candacenagle505]

I will miss you, John Prine, for all the days I have left in this world. Thank you for shining the light.

[@patrickstone8675]

His music will echo through eternity. RIP.

[@michaelfairbanks2502]

So Beautiful!!!!

[@roxannareneerantz638]

john, if youre still around... and even jf only your memory is here... i love ya! Thank you!!

[@louiswilson9433]

Been listening to John Prine for years the unique thing about his songs that i have found the songs i dont at first care for usually become my favorites this is another example of that the first one for me was sweet revenge years ago when I first heard it it just didn't jive with me then one day things changed and it meant so much to me and still dose today the only thing I can compare this to is the writings of the Bible as i study it i may not get a particular passage but then it hits me i believe John and Hank Williams SR ARE UP in heaven cracking jokes and playing music making GOD smile see you brothers when I get there

[@mtp4430]

20 years ago I moved from NY to Tampa and auditioned for a band shortly afterward. Having never played the particular genre of music this band did, they gave me a tape of songs to learn. It was then that I heard John Prine for the first time with tunes like Paradise and Far from me. At the audition I mentioned how great those songs were and asked who it was? They laughed at me and said are you kidding me? That's John Prine. You don't know John Prine? I didn't up until that point, but I started listening to a lot of his work, and he soon became one of my favorite songwriters of all time. Damn will he be missed? Even more so in the future then now, because his vintage only improves with time. As writers of his ilk become fewer and fewer, we'll miss him more and more.

[@TampaDave]

You still in the area? What would Tampa be without the St Pete music scene, WMNF, or Skippers Smokehouse? Saw John at his last St Pete show in December, and that made it even harder when he made transition so few months after. But it will always be a treasured memory.

[@mtp4430]

@@TampaDave I'm still around. I used to get homesick now and again. But with each visit back to NY, it gradually diminished until I eventually did a complete 360°. Now when I visit NY, I miss Florida. I was totally surprised when I first moved here to discover all the excellent musicians and great music scene in this area at the time. Now that I'm retired I'm looking to get back into playing more regularly. The problem I've had is finding musicians around my age. I have no problem playing with the younger guys, it's the younger guys that don't understand that I'm not old, I'm Vintage. There's a difference.

[@TampaDave]

@@mtp4430 have you seen the local band Uncle John's Band? If you come see them, ask around for Tampa Dave.

[@mtp4430]

@@TampaDave I believe I saw them at Skippers years ago if it's the same band I'm thinking of. The band I saw was an excellent Grateful Dead cover band. But that was quite a while ago.

[@TampaDave]

@@mtp4430 yes, they used to play every Thursday. For over 1100 Thursdays. They play some Sundays at Skippers now.

[@sierraastrology9975]

One day i was 18 . working out of town. Went into a music store in Tacoma Washington. I said can I please have who's playing on the speakers. It was john prine. Fell in love with music again. Im 35 now, and crazy as a loon

[@leland-bobpalmer4274]

Man John can make PTSD sound like an ice cream cake

[@chinneths1]

i love you Mr. Prine

[@LeonardAssante]

Many thanks to the great John Prine for his decades of genius. Our world is better with him in it.

[@mizzmead8077]

I've been a John Prine follower for a long time R.I.P. his music is true

[@deanbabcock588]

RIP JOHN THE WORLD WAS A LOT BETTER PLACE WITH YOU IN IT! YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE FOREVER! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SOUVENIRS! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

[@jeanineshiman8228]

I sure miss you John Prine

[@johnsummers6368]

Good bye John, happy trails

[@davidcartledge6620]

only just discovered this guy about 4 years ago ,even my little grandkids ask me to put on his songs when we are out for a drive ,,he sings things we can relate to wether it be happy or sad

[@jeffhaynes2425]

Hope you’re on the mend John. My friends and I flew from Toronto to Denver this past weekend to see your show at Red Rocks....we bought the tickets a couple months back. We were so saddened to hear what you were going through. We will just have to catch you next time when you’re in Toronto again....most important thing is you get healthy....much love

[@kittycoto]

John Prine, the one and only. RIP man, your music lives on.

[@terryfest]

Be well John. The world need you for as long as week can have you. Thoughts with you, Jodi, Fiona and crew while you're on the mend!!

[@cotton-Patch-Goose]

Thank you for putting so much wonderful music into this world.

[@kirstenlogan5175]

Unn hunn 💙

[@createone100]

Bless you, John Prine. You're singing with Steve Goodman and Johnny Cash. You don't live here, anyway. ✨🌟💥🌈💖🎼🎤🎶

[@dalekidd8431]

Always have loved your music, some of the most beautiful and truthful lyrics ever put on paper, and you have a way of being able to laugh at yourself, if you can't do that, what good is life! Thank you so much John Prime, you're the best!!!☯️

[@jamesfrazier6453]

God bless you for your love.

[@drewlancaster3281]

Been loving your music for many years; sure hope you continue to be the heart and soul for the rest of us. Peace out!

[@donaldzackson1765]

prine for president

[@greglambert7447]

One of John's best rip miss your music brother.

[@mohergenrader2113]

Doesn't get any better than this, god bless us all. Thank you, John.