Kurt Vile "How Lucky"

Kurt Vile sticks around to perform a web-exclusive song at The Late Show. We hope you enjoy this cover of John Prine's "How Lucky," from Kurt's EP titled, "Speed, Sound, Lonely KV." #Colbert #JohnPrine #KurtVile
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[@elizabethwalbridge7726]

I miss John Prine. Looks like Stephen misses him too-couldn’t even send to commercial after the song was over. Kurt really captures the spirit of the music. Storytelling at its best.

[@hotlov72]

He's imitating John Prines singing

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

@@hotlov72 no he is not that is how Kurt sings if you have heard and watched him perform you would not say that

[@hotlov72]

@Helen Lizzy Stewart kind sir, I understand hence what you sayeth, however perhaps he has always Imitated John Prines singing, therefore and forth with, he I said that

[@earlyyears8468]

Kurt doesn't sound anything like John Prine. They recorded this song as a duet before he died and it's the differences in their voices that makes it special. Open your ears.@@hotlov72

[@cblais15]

kurt is a special artist

[@hammun6]

Vile's voice is a trip, man! Long live John Prine!

[@dewimatthews6037]

"Bronzed admiration in a blindspot of regret" Thank you John & Kurt.

[@mikeb3603]

I was taken with that line as well!❤

[@workingtoseethelight8244]

Wow hitting us with that raw Prine, bringing tears to my dehydrated late-night eyes! Rock on to Colbert, the Team, and of course Vile!

[@betterffd]

I was just browsing through my old music earlier, saw Kurt Vile and thought to myself "Haven't listened to him in awhile". Going through YT subs and came across this gem.

[@I_ROT_WITHIN]

How you know?

[@lunabouch]

Every time I listen to Kurt and John playing that on the record it brings a few sad tears of how lucky I was to see John the year before he passed away. Kurt’s performance on Colbert was a fine tribute.

[@kurtpearson2793]

Beautiful song

[@spicycarrotsoup]

Thank you so much for having Kurt Vile on!! He's such a cool human being, amazing artist & musical genius!!! My favorite ❤

[@thatdude4957]

Vile carry’s a very important torch🔥

[@dsdaniels4727]

Love this guy

[@skullkid2010]

I love you Kurt! Rest easy, John

[@terrysowers8983]

Great job Kurt! Carrying the folk torch on national TV in 2022.

[@wizardbeth]

this was very beautiful

[@norm-fy5mo]

In 2013 John Prine sang the same song at the Colbert report and he did a duet of Paradise with Stephen. That's my guess why he is so emotional at the end

[@amyshapley8294]

Stephen Colbert is a huge John Prine fan. He’s a Priner!

[@t.s.butler191]

thank you john prine for giving future musicians something worth keeping alive

[@this1wisechic]

im very proud of my music soul heart for knowing good music when I hear it. Kurt Vile's been at the top for a long time!

[@travisthornton1792]

Why this is a big deal: The April 2022 article from the Guardian chronicles how Kurt’s unhappiness with his performance of “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness” on the Seth Meyers show in 2020 motivated him to write “Like Exploding Stones” that night. This solo performance is a triumphant return.

[@anotherjoshua]

wow. colbert was holding back tears.

[@nicandknacksandseans]

That is a man that you would think “he probably plays guitar” even if he wasn’t holding one…

[@kylejf2108]

Refreshing.

[@sarahoshea9603]

I've loved Kurt since Pretty Pimpin'; I'm glad he's getting some air time

[@mandascoolcollectibles6484]

Incredible! ❤️💜

[@josevillarreal9920]

Thank you Kurt. What a world we live in.

[@elisanadine45]

I really like this guy. Very heartfelt in his sound. Authentic…

[@boofuser]

love ya KV

[@JeffFranchetti]

Excellent.

[@gregoryrohde]

Yep Vile da Man

[@Eleanorshouse]

Beautiful

[@theearthling5911]

As much as I loved his cover, It's not the same without hearing John's Rusted but wise voice coming through. Thanks Kurt. Thanks Stephen.

[@bozosaurus666]

Fuckin love KV....such an amazin artist

[@hauntedlights]

A gem.

[@FrancesDeters]

Lovely

[@magsj6474]

I miss John Prine.

[@BlackHoleBrew42]

Me too.

[@noahgreen1366]

BEST ARTIST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Richhookspin]

Well done.

[@nftforest951]

Kurt should be a yearly guest

[@erichart2093]

Thank You!

[@beemanrunning977]

Well done Kurt. Prine was the best song writer ever!

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

Indeed _very_ John Prine-esque.

[@caloyssk1]

WOW!

[@thereallycool]

More live music, please, and thank you.

[@howfuturistic]

Man, I wonder why Stephen wasn't mic'd at the end. After the song he's like "...(vaguely gestures at Kurt)"

[@dallismurphy3802]

He's a big fan of Prine (the music and the man). I think Kurt's song choice had him a little choked up.

[@chuck889]

very nice

[@jeremylos6459]

❤️✌️

[@jmdsouza]

Good band.. Sounded like some of those 90s alternative rock bands...

[@mattberry7057]

KV is such a dead ringer for Dave Mustain that every time I hear KV’s voice for the first time in a live performance it momentarily sends my frontal lobe into a downward spiral.

[@F8Tributo]

Nice Arlo Guthrie vibe there...

[@doveschierer6730]

Any tabs for this?

[@borderlineXI]

So… Dog?

[@trollingisasport]

I had tears in my eyes too. From being bored out of my fucking mind. 1/5.

[@JohnDough-yr2zt]

Omg are you kidding me? Trite at best. I could do that.

[@evanars1]

Checknout John Doe's new album. Actually you probably wouldn't like it if you aren't into the Vile stuff.

[@dominic.mastrangelo]

@@evanars1 Thank you for making me smile. I needed that tonight. I guess I'm a lucky man.

[@hollydaugherty2620]

Oh yes. We all forgot you’re a very successful indie musician just like Kurt Vile. Forgive us.

[@msullivan7703]

Be quiet mouth breather, stay in your lane.

[@JohnDough-yr2zt]

@@hollydaugherty2620 I guess it’s a little painful when you discover your (lack of) taste in music isn’t universally appreciated.

[@TM-vq1bf]

I didn’t think I’d like it but I do