Please Don't Bury Me (John Prine Cover)

Some of my recent originals have been sorta surreal, brooding meditations on mortality...but sometimes, you've just got to face the bigger question marks of life & death with humor. That's something John Prine was always an undisputed master at, so I picked this song to balance things out... ❤️
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Acoustic Guitar: 1959 Harmony H-162 restored by Morris Rowell of Nature's Harmony Guitars
Vocal mic: Warm Audio WA-47 one click toward figure 8
Guitar mic: sE X1 R
Interface: Pro Tools Carbon
Camera: Canon SL2 w/ 20mm f/2.8 lens
Beer: Bell's Two Hearted
Socks: Under Armour
Shirt: Grimm Artisanal Ales

[@Mandolorian1001]

My dad played with Prine, they’d both be proud. Good on you buddy

[@carsonmckeemusic]

That's incredible, and I'm honored to hear that. Thank you!

[@donnaa4668]

Wow what??? Story time please...💖

[@islanderdraws]

The break for beer and socks was a great touch! 😊👌🏼

[@briandonato4907]

All truth and no hanging back - Prine cuts!

[@frankcoffey]

My 3 brothers and I had a band in the late 70s and we must have done that song 1000 times. Really brings back memories. Fantastic job.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

It's such a fun one. I could see a band really having fun playing it together. Thanks!!

[@frankcoffey]

@@carsonmckeemusic Back then very few people knew about John Prine so the audience thought we wrote all those songs.🤣

[@brucejobe4609]

Good lord, John could straight up write his ass off. Good job.

[@dcrate3525]

Great rendition of that John Prine song Carson. The socks and beer were a classic, I think John would have liked that

[@starandflurry]

He was such a great songwriter. Thank you for doing him proud with this great rendition. The pause for a swig killed me! 🍺

[@MayhemJack]

This Carson McKee is my new favorite country singer! Makes me want to buy an old, beat-up car and drive for the desert and keep driving until it all runs out.

[@oleukeman]

Gotta love John Prine! Quintessential American song writer. He could have you laughing one minute and crying the next. Nicely done.

[@danielrossetto8094]

Brilliant - I loved the pause to take a sip of beer!

[@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic]

I literally woke up this morning wishing you had some more John Prine covers. lol :D

[@carsonmckeemusic]

The universe heard ya!!

[@robertnewell5057]

Ia it in some way different from waking up? 🤣@@VeeVeeVeeV

[@EarToTheGroundMusic]

Handsome Johnny would love this. I wish he was still here to listen with us. RIP

[@riczassenhaus2635]

I’ve been playing that song for 40 years and never thought to stop and drink a beer… but I will now!🤣 Thanks Carson!

[@NomadsDraw]

John Prine was one of the best story telling song writers ever. This is an awesome cover Carson, keep em rollin'!

[@Endtimescoming]

Great cover. Ooh "Give my Love to Rose", there would be great song to cover.

[@SmittenKitten.]

I had a history professor introduce me to John Prine. He would burn CDs for me, for which I have become eternally grateful. Love this cover.

[@RickHardcore]

Great work my friend! Nice playing and sweet sound! Keep the covers coming! 🎸

[@christopherheflin5919]

What a nice song. You’re truly a talented young man.

[@GhostontheMoor]

What a hoot! Gotta love a John Prine song. Thank you, Carson. Great stuff!

[@JLP7030]

Very nice, Carson!

[@donnaa4668]

Sweet Revenge was one of many albums i started listening to at the ripe ol age od 6 years old. Been a huge John Prine fan ever since. My first concert was The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1973, i was 5. Thank you daddy for my love of music, i got it from you.❤

[@FormostPanda]

Great rendition!

[@manriq47]

I was smiling even before i heard you sing the first note. And, as always, you really delivered the goods. I hope you realize how much joy you bring to folks with your musical talents, sense of humor, and caring attitude. A friend of my recently shared and old youtube vid of a song he wrote that contained the following line, “be kind, self-aware… and just be.” I think you’ve got that down pretty good. Hey, if you are taking requests, Jim Croce’s tune Hey Tomorrow is one I think you could really wrap your vocal chords around. Take good care and thanks for the great music. ~ Mark

[@burlingtonbill4687]

Love the drop D. I have to practice the funky way you do the G chord. I always watch for your latest Carson. You and all your friends are so talented. Always love anything Prine. This is Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on YOU TUBE.

[@gunnersfan111]

Absolutely love it, one of the great underrated John Prine tracks, glad you picked it Carson 😀

[@matman7691]

Well done Carson, thanks for everything you do.

[@scotty5775]

Love it and the beer was a nice touch! Please more John covers!

[@lorinctelkes1046]

great video, and still superb voice Carson! way to go!

[@brokenacoustic]

RIP John, one of the greatest lyricists ever...and my big ears dont make me biased at all....... lol

[@jeffm5808]

Awesome cover Carson . That is a great song of John’s .

[@fordjubilee]

LOVE IT... Saw John in 79 at UNC-G ...My family knows this is the song they will sing at my funeral...(Do Dear Abby)"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"..

[@H.Allen.C]

Thank you Carson. Very enjoyable.

[@schoonerdog44]

Voice like butter and always entertaining. That was fabulous!

[@Joetenor]

I enjoy everything you do, and yet, this is a standout! ❤

[@jamesedwards2687]

Loved this Carson.

[@tonygarrett7214]

Excellent! Thanks for making the contemplation of death so humorous!

[@lindadescafano3749]

Nice cover Carson and you sound great! 😊🎵

[@LoamReaper]

Good one, thanks!

[@GregIsAFan]

Really nice. Always love hearing folks singing John Prine songs. One of those people I never got to meet but miss every day.

[@deborahchapman222]

Love it! Thank you 🎉

[@angiesiddall9563]

Great job singing this John Prine song Carson, John would be impressed and pleased of your rendition. I really like John Prine's songs and his brilliant wit and way with words. I saw him in concert at Portland, Me. -- R.I.P. John Prine and thank you for your contribution of wonderful songs and entertainment for us to enjoy.

[@aman4allseasons100]

Thanks - one of the first songs I learned back in the 70s

[@johnbenjamen9694]

Man that was an excellent rendition of that song! Listening to you singing some of my favorite songs brings me joy. So thank you! Keep on pickin brother…… 😎

[@Tropicalpisces]

Another delightfully well done cover. ☺️👏👏👏

[@stevereuber4452]

Thank you once again Carson for putting a smile on this old soul.

[@oXxherzkoeniginxXo]

i’ll be honest it’s 1am in munich right now, i’m drunk and you and me just downed a beer to this tune. vibes!

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Prost!!

[@howardn]

Certainly made me smile!

[@chrisc9427]

This is elite

[@HumanPatientAssn]

Carson - thank you for choosing John Prine to cover. Great job. Love your music.

[@jeffreyeatonfnp]

Even Elvis loved this song...True Story...

[@milo8425]

John just had the best lyrics. So excited you covered this. Well done man. Now, do you dare do Donald and Lydia?

[@Chironicus]

Well done!

[@PB200559]

Great stuff Carson

[@selfemployeed101]

awesome!

[@magfor61]

Nothing like a John Prine song sung well.

[@lady9580]

Love & a sense of humor ❤ that’s what we all need, thanks for that

[@marti7343]

Carson, you are just great!

[@benbeenen]

so good that voice !

[@daveelmer]

Super Super cover!!!!!!! I have never heard this song. I will be checking it out. Thanks for sharing. Great job!!!!!!👍👍👍 Be Happy, Dave 😎

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

Made my day 😊

[@williammartin2275]

Great job Carson. Any plans for touring soon?

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Not yet, but I may have some one-off shows soon. Stay tuned!!

[@williammartin2275]

@@carsonmckeemusic looking forward to it

[@healerf18]

Haha, pure magic. Thank you Carson!

[@JamesCouch777]

Prine was a genius 😊

[@JackFlaps]

outstanding job man. thanks for sharing. (I don`t mean to any cause trouble but I personally would like to hear you as part of The Bygones)

[@watchtower0988]

damn good. love it.

[@brentnearhood8874]

Thanks! Carson

[@rustysruger]

More Prine!... C'est la vie

[@woodybrison]

Good song, well rendered... from limb to limb!!

[@musicolerodrigues]

❤❤❤

[@beckywatts502]

Excellent! Great job.

[@Redstagwsmnp]

Great cover. And the drink break lol

[@dndhistoryhub4760]

Love your work Carson. You are a great talent.

[@jmargerum1]

You do this so well...thanks!

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Nice! 😊

[@klaus6072]

👍👍👍

[@mediamannaman]

Fun!

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

I was introduced to you because of your cover of "Wagon Wheel Take 2" with Josh Turner! Being a guitarist (who had yet to develop any meaningful vocal-ability) I was besotted by the talent of you young dudes! (I'm probably 20 or more years older!) For a few years, I wrongfully assumed Josh was the "bigger talent". HUGE as he is, I finally have come to realize that YOU are actually the more "gifted with the magic"! (NOT to poo-poo on the technique-technical-minded Josh!) ...anywho, You are my other favorite!

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

The HARMONIES (and words about Knoxville) always pricked my ears!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIKuY6t8hKarqKssi=F4gnR6V8GfUmkm41

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

...I'm just a nerd/punk kid from East Tennessee (maybe a few years longer-toothed!)

[@rehamkcirtap]

Americana needs Mr. McKee.

[@garytowardmusic]

Well done my friend

[@jch928]

Lol, that’s awesome

[@TexasScout]

OK, I thought the tempo was just a bit slow however, the beer break was awesome!

[@channelbill2933]

Can you put together a compilation video of your tunes. 180K seconds of Carson.

[@timberdoodle6924]

When u do your fine covers of Dylan and now J.P. - your voice is too perfect - kinda throws me off lol

[@likebot.]

Poifect. Like JP wrote it just for you.

[@thomasdequincey5811]

What happens at 50 seconds? Am I hearing something that's not there, or is there a little twitch in the recording?

[@carsonmckeemusic]

I'm not sure - since both mics are in a figure 8 (or close to) pattern, I think one of them was picking up some slapback from my computer monitor or desk. That might be what you're hearing.

[@JeffinBville]

Now try "Mexican Home"

[@MustacheWax]

Where can I find your affiliate link for Under Armour socks?

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Under Armour McKee Special Editions - 100% cotton, excellent padded support for standing around and drinking Bell's Two Hearted

[@keithhunter3910]

@@carsonmckeemusic Organic cotton, grown, picked, and spun by a rarefied sect of monks existing peacefully in a distant, arcane valley, far from here... Erehwon.

[@archimedes131]

eeeentrestink.

[@williehelp8143]

I like your version better than John Prine.

[@IisDeeps]

Fan-flippin'-tastic!!!

[@vitalii.mikhailenko]

great!