Speed of the Sound of Loneliness ~ Templeton Thompson - John Prine, Nanci Griffith Cover

Here's a classic ‪@johnprine‬ song I've always LOVED, recorded by THE MAN himself & by ‪@NanciGriffithVEVO‬ & SO MANY of my musical HEROES!:)
It seemed like the song to do right now to HONOUR an INCREDIBLE SOUL we LOVE & MISS SO VERY, VERY MUCH!!
#SpeedoftheSoundofLoneliness Written by #JohnPrine
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OH & that GOOD LOOKIN' ROCKSTAR sittin' next me, that's my INCREDIBLY TALENTED musical partner & husband, Sam Gay, check him out y'all!!:
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[@arguablyrightorwrong]

Just an old geezer here, but I think you did John Prine proud. Just the right touch with the instruments, harmony’s and your beautiful voice…wow!

[@templetonthompson]

WOW!! THANK YOU SOOOO SOOOOOO MUCH!!!❤️🤗🙏🥰😃

[@mikeb3603]

She absolutely killed this song! Her voice has those intangible qualities that make it one of a kind. Keep singing!❤❤

[@freedom-fighter]

I’m another old geezer 👍

[@briartlaw]

A great cover of a great song 5*****..@@templetonthompson

[@lafreeway]

Man, she has that little twang that pulls at a man's heart. I have always been a sucker for that!

[@larryknowles2802]

She has a little smirk that can drive men wild! I love these guys! Thanks for the music!💜💜

[@terrymalone1456]

Like Mozart, John Prine will be more famous generations after he’s gone.

[@templetonthompson]

AMEN Terry!!⭐️🎶🙏 ❤️🤗🙏

[@user-pm5sf2wq3x]

a song by Prine is like a dusty bottle of wine, the older it gets, the harder it hits. superb rendition.

[@andersnordenberg806]

Really a great version of this wonderful song, John Prine definitly smiles in heaven if he could hear this.👍👍 2:06

[@AnthonyDecker-vq2sr]

They actually did a great job with that song

[@calvada1]

Great Great Great. Lovin' the harmony! 😍

[@trumptorianguard4617]

What a fantastic voice … range and character! Truly enjoyable. The whole band has a nice grove! Thanks 👍🇺🇸

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOO MUCH for those REALLY kind words!!❤️🤗🙏

[@billblain2032]

Given that Sam Gay is playing all the instruments, I guess the whole band would have a nice groove! Super good job Sam!

[@stevenbouler5783]

Truly love this song and this version…John and Nanci are together in outlaw heaven!

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SO SOOOOO MUCH Steven!!❤️🤗🙏🥰 And, yes, they are, still hard to wrap my head & heart around that one BUT their BEAUTY~full MUSIC LIVES ON, EVER ON & ALWAYS❤️⭐️🙏🎶❤️⭐️🙏🎶✨✨✨✨✨✨❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stevenbouler5783]

Would love to hear y’all do a cover of Townes van Zandt’s Tecumseh Vallet!

[@larrybeavens7580]

I’m 78, and it warms my heart to see a great old song like this performed by you younger folk in the spirit in which it was written. Really nice work. I like the lap steel too; it’s perfect for this song! 👍

[@templetonthompson]

WOW SWEET Larry!!!😃 Thank you SO SOOOOO MUCH for that, means the world to us!!! & the whole “younger folk” thing, well you just put wind in our sails & made us feel like we’re in our 20’s again!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 Bless your SWEET BEAUTY~full YOUNG ROCKSTAR SUPASTAR SUPERHERO HEART!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jane55ism]

I second that emotion! I’m 72 and tears in my eyes too. I heard John Prince way back in the 60’s. Obviously, he never really left us. Thank you

[@jimepley1210]

My favorite John Prine song, This cover is done as well as I've ever heard. Nancy and John would've been flattered...

[@templetonthompson]

WOW!!! Thank you SOOOO MUCH Jim!! That means the WORLD to me & my man Sam❤️🤗🙏

[@steveparsons6324]

Just a simple Thank You for this great cover.

[@CatJard6]

Que hermosa canción, tiene un exquisito ritmo romántico y alentador

[@spedoclctr]

Thanks to the French family band for making me aware of Templeton Thompson. What a fantastic musician and songwriter.

[@templetonthompson]

Well DING DANG DOOOO!!!😲 You just ABSOLUTELY MADE MY DAY!!!😃Thank you SO SOOOO MUCH!!❤️🤗🙏 We LOVE LOVE LOVE our AMAAAAAZING French Family Band FAMILY SO SOOOOO MUCH!!❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Everything about this rendition is wonderful! Beautiful vocals and great instrumentals!

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SO MUCH Elizabeth!!❤️🤗🙏

[@roberttichich]

amazing - This 76 yr old man remembers his 4th grade teacher remarking that music can bring you to tears with its beauty and also make you want to dance with joy. Your version of this song reminds me of those words from so long ago - thank you for sharing .

[@wadewalker1499]

That woulda put a smile on Prines face. Great job on a great song!

[@seancrowe8488]

Great version. Ye did the song justice. Thank you.

[@treepop1550]

I really enjoyed that performance!!

[@ariannahusband7540]

Love this song. Love your tender harmonies. And goodness sakes Sam, mcGuyver….. You folks are so awesome. My heart would be faint in this world without your music and your LOVE ❤️!

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SO MUCH our SWEET BEAUTY~full AA!!😇✨❤️ YOU are SOOO AWESOME!!❤️🙏😘⭐️✨🤗

[@johngammons5471]

I've heard countless versions of this song ,and this is far and away the best version of it. Templeton does a great job as well as the musicians. Not overdone 👍👍

[@templetonthompson]

WOW!! Thanks SOOOOO MUCH John, you are INCREDIBLY KIND!!🙏😃 BIG, BIG LOVE, HUGS, LIGHT & GRATITUDE!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗✨✨✨✨✨🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johngammons5471]

@@templetonthompson I play this song everyday and play along with my guitar as well

[@Billma48]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@marionneal8449]

I believe John Prine would have been pleased with your cover of one of his Masterpiece. Thanks for your vocals, too.

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SOOOOO MUCH Marion, it’s one of our FAVORITES for sure & holds a REALLY SPECIAL place in our hearts❤️🙏🕊 BIG, BIG LOVE, HUGS, LIGHT & GRATITUDE!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗✨✨✨✨✨🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jimnoakes9394]

Great vocals.the guy on the guitar mandolin bass and dobro sure can play!!!!

[@LovesickAussieBoy]

Bloody brilliant!

[@geraldgregg4823]

TT, one of the best singers ever!!

[@gregoryklein1723]

Oh my ...you just brought back memories of Nanci. Loved her. This was awesome. Please do more of Nanci 's music pretty please.

[@gregoryklein1723]

Had to listen more than once.

[@thepokerpilotapp]

Wondering if each time I watch this beautiful video if it counts as another view? If so, I probably have half of all views, lol. Made my day once again. Thank you 🙏. May I add how much a subtle smile from Sam can ENHANCE the overall vibe of the video? That smile wraps around me like a big warm blanket of peace. Watch this early in the morning and these two will make you feel like everything is going to be alright. ❤️

[@templetonthompson]

WOW!!! What an INCREDIBLE comment to get, you TRULY TRULY MADE OUR DAY!!❤️🙏❤️🙏 My man does have that way about him, he’s an AMAAAAZINGLY TALENTED KIND & BEAUTY~full HUMAN❤️⭐️🙏 YOU are an ABSOLUTE ANGEL & we REALLY can’t thank you enough for your support❤️🙏⭐️ The views are starting to get us back UP again…we’ve got more content on the way, 1 step at a time & ONWARD!!👍 BIG, BIG LOVE, HUGS HAPPY #happyyeehalidays MERRY Merry #Christmasinthecountry & SOOOOO MUCH GRATITUDE from me & Sam & all of our precious beloved kids to you & yours❤️🤗🙏🥰🎄🎉

[@philip8624]

Thats was just awesome guys!..was lucky enough to see John 5 times before he left us..😔

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOO MUCH Philip!!🙏 Me & my husband we’re lucky enough to go see him at the Ryman a few years ago thanks to my AMAAAAAZING Uncle Mikey who was one of his BIGGEST FANS too!!❤️ We lost my Uncle WAY TOO SOON, like the world did Mr. Prine✨✨ My Uncle LOVED to sing & play too & I KNOW to my soul that those two ROCKSTAR SUPASTAR SUPERHEROES are up yonder shakin’ things up & makin’ some BEAUTY~full music😉🕊❤️🕊❤️🙏

[@PhilipRawbon-rk8uv]

@@templetonthompson kerp up the great work guys!

[@bradkittelsen]

What a gift you all have. Praise God!

[@ridernl6726]

A stunning performance of such a simple song. The vocals by the lady singer are perfect and so is the variety of instrumental backing and solo's.

[@clementtempleton4250]

Love this

[@clementtempleton4250]

Greatnlce

[@wildergirl123]

So beautiful!! Love hearing you sing together!! Hooray!

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOO MUCH my BEAUTY~full & AMAAAAZINGLY TALENTED Sister @Sally Barris !!!!⭐️🎶 LOVE YOU!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-ey7jo8cz1o]

Love this rendition

[@jdl341]

Well done. John had so many brilliant songs and the lyrics are works of art. I got to see him about twenty years ago and he was a showman. It’s nice to know he, Steve Goodman and Jimmy Buffett we’re all friends.

[@Avan1949]

What a great version, I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

[@user-ij1dd4hu1e]

That is spectacular! What a cover! A great song writer and a beautiful voice never fail!!

[@hrhrae1959]

This is the best cover yet. You guys are amazing! Have you covered Hello In There? You should. Thank you for this. 🎉

[@tapptom]

Wow incredible

[@sandra.wonderfulduetbull6469]

Great job, both of you. Thanks. 🇺🇸🎚🥀🕊❤️🙏

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOO MUCH Sandra!!❤️🤗🙏🥰

[@LadyoftheFarm]

Awww! Sweet! ♥️Love that song …love how you guys slammed it…so so great to see you guys more~ yayyyyy! 😘😘😘

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOO MUCH our AMAAAAZING ROCKSTAR SUPASTAR #hippiechiccowgirl SUPERHERO Sister @Little Ida’s Farm ❤️⭐️🙏🎶🤗

[@michaelshannon7199]

Yes, I do agree that It's a great song from a great song writer who has pass from our midst to another.

[@indimist]

Wow-beautifully done!

[@hargovinddayal9327]

Simply Superb! I keep hearing this song again and again.....what in heaven's name have you done! Marvellous!!!😊

[@RandyMiller-tx5cz]

Just BEAUTIFLLLL

[@Bagdadcafeband]

Nice, nice……. 🇸🇪

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOO MUCH Lars!!❤️🤗🙏

[@dwight1063]

Wonderful.

[@RemingtonRidersMusic]

Great version of this great John Prine song, Singing, instruments, video all wonderful.

[@templetonthompson]

WOW!! Thanks SOOOO MUCH!!❤️🤗🙏

[@NealPT]

Very very nice.

[@joecorley1627]

beautiful voice.

[@bikermama65609]

Killed it...again! Great cover.

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOOO MUCH my BEAUTY~full INCREDIBLY TALENTED RCSSEM Sister KK @kkay1965 !!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@larryhudgins3647]

Fantastic!

[@Eikhursi]

A wonderful rendition of a timeless classic. The voice and instruments arrangement are just mind blowing. Love from Mizoram, India.

[@templetonthompson]

WOW!!! Thank you SO SOOOO MUCH from here in Tennessee just outside of Nashville❤️🤗🙏🥰

[@cajunqueen5125]

this vid should have WAY WAY WAY MORE VIEWS. Great job on this👍👍👍

[@thepepperlanders]

That was really good.

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SOOOO MUCH!!😃❤️🙏

[@clarson73]

My favorite John Prine song and y'all did it mighty justice. Voice, clarity, music production, videography...well done!

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SO SOOOOOO MUCH!!!❤️🤗🙏

[@clarson73]

@@templetonthompson 💙💛💙💛

[@sisleymichael]

Wow! Such a voice. Prine and Griffith did this song together and it stuck in everyone's heart. Keep on doing more. Awesome work.

[@clementtempleton4250]

That Girl can Sing and that band can Play! Made my afternoon!

[@templetonthompson]

Awww, THANKS SOOOO MUCH sweet Clement!! You ROCK!!❤️🤗🥰🙏⭐️✨

[@larryknowles2802]

Is it a band of one? He plays so many instruments well! I have a tough time playing the radio! You guys are absolutely amazing! Thanx for this. One of my favourite John Prine now Templeton et Al tunes ! 💜💜

[@jimnoakes9394]

Great singing and playing beautiful arrangement with the instruments.you two are very talented!!!!

[@larryknowles2802]

Absolutely awesome! Great tribute to John Prine! I love and I hate your band,I love that he is an awesome musician and I hate that I am not! lol 😂 thanx and much love and respect to you both!💜💜

[@rogercochranBR549]

Beautiful rendition!

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you so much!!

[@mikeb3603]

Love her voice. Tight band ❤

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SO SOOOOOO MUCH Mike!!❤️🤗🙏🥰 I’m purdy partial to the band too😉 my husband Sam Gay ABSOLUTELY ROCKS!!!⭐️❤️🙏🎶🥰🎸 He does ALL the work, I’m just LUCKY to get to bask in his light!!!🙏❤️⭐️🎶

[@mikeb3603]

@@templetonthompson got a feeling that Sam can play anything with a string on it!

[@gregerlach]

Best ever version of this song. Really.

[@templetonthompson]

DANG!!! YOWZA!! Thank you SOOO SOOO MUCH!!🙏 That would make my AMAAAAZIN’ Uncle Mikey SOOO HAPPY to hear🙏 He was one of Mr. Prine’s BIGGEST FANS & believed SOOO MUCH in me & my man Sam🙏❤️ I reckon Mr. Prine & Mr. Miller are havin’ WAAAAAY TOO MUCH FUN UP YONDER!!!🎶🎸🍺⭐️🤙

[@jeffereesch]

I love John Prine and you certainly did justice to his song. Thanks for a beautiful version

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SOOOO MUCH Jeff!!❤️🤗🙏

[@Imissthepostoffice]

Nicely done !

[@GenLeeConcepts]

Wow, folks, y'all did everything just right. Ya it brought tears to me-just as John had done such a long time ago. I remember this song when it came off the line and just loved it...probably always will till the day I die. Thanks for keeping it present day!

[@templetonthompson]

Well bless your sweet SWEET heart for those INCREDIBLY KIND words, that REALLY means A LOT to me & my man Sam!!❤️🙏 It is such a BEAUTY~full song…it’s hard to believe both John & Nanci Griffith passed away but they’re ALWAYS with us in the BEAUTY~full & heartfelt music they made❤️🙏🕊❤️🙏🕊

[@GenLeeConcepts]

Let me add "hats off" to your playing partner. I was wandering why we didn't see the other two musucians and then I realized he's playing the mandolin and drums as well. Very impressive. The way you filmed it made it feel like a bunch of bandmates were in the shadows. The entire effort sounded beautiful...and I've always loved the mandolin and the rich sound it adds. Some of my best songs used mandolin to create a needed mood 🥰

[@Ritchie-jv1of]

Soooo nice! John and Nancy would be all smiles! ...such a beautiful song.

[@rainieresguerra4780]

Excellent! 👏💯👏

[@templetonthompson]

You're SO AWESOME @Rainier Esguerra !!

[@jeffshimek5477]

Excellent Templeton Thompson! 😎

[@templetonthompson]

You’re SOOOO DANG SWEET Jeff!!🙏⭐️ Thanks SOOOO MUCH!!❤️🤗🙏😘

[@jimford1447]

Once again beautifully song and a credit to country music. Ps. real country music thank you!

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOO SOOOO MUCH sweet Jim!!!!🌟❤️🤗🙏

[@larsnicklasson9961]

Super Good !!!!! (from Sweden)

[@templetonthompson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@adamrector]

Exquisite

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SOOOOO MUCH Adam!!❤️🤗🙏

[@terryknutson3202]

Easy to listen to this. Thank you.

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SO MUCH!!❤️🤗🙏

[@ProCaddie]

Great version of my fav Prine song....voices and instruments are perfect.....

[@templetonthompson]

DCcaddie, thank you SOOOO MUCH!!🙏 DEFINITELY a favorite for sure👍🙏❤️🎶 Mr. Prine was TRULY SOMETHIN’!!❤️🕊🎶

[@bcb7911]

so pretty...one of my favorite songs

[@martywh4891]

My favorite Prine song. Awesome version! Thanks!

[@petermcculloch4933]

Great cover of a great song.

[@beerated]

Wow very clean sound and such great quality harmony and vocals 👌

[@templetonthompson]

WOW!! Thank you SO SOOOOO MUCH!!!❤️🤗🙏🥰

[@bertblue9683]

Hard to believe you don't have a bigger following here.

[@templetonthompson]

WOW!!! Thank you SO SOOOO MUCH Bert!!❤️🤗🙏

[@kdavidnelson9969]

Wow ! I've always loved this John Prine song and I think this is one of the finest and best renditions I've ever heard ! Keep up the good work and I plan on listening to more of your music videos ! Thank you !

[@SonyaSpencer-zu9kj]

I love this song! These two but share a deep love. I just love the way he looks a her as she sings! Doubt he’s a guy that’s out on the run! Lol

[@templetonthompson]

Awwwww Sonya, you are SOOOO DAAAAANG SWEET!!❤️🤗🙏 Yep, I’m INCREDIBLY INCREDIBLY LUCKY, my man Sam is ABSOLUTELY AMAAAAAZING⭐️🍀 ❤️⭐️🙏 & he puts up with ME!!😉🤣😂

[@cak813]

Really nice cover. Well done, all. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MrGiesse]

👏👏👏👏👏🇮🇹

[@elliottshapiro8601]

You guys are really good. What a pleasure listening to you. You got the right feel and balance. So rare.

[@user-jn2kz9jg7l]

Awesome. Only ever heard Alabama 3 play this, love it to !

[@johniles7616]

unbelievable talent, I love this song, this cover is the best.

[@templetonthompson]

WOW John!! Thank you SO SOOOO MUCH!!❤️🤗🙏😃

[@terrybeaud9348]

Ohhh YEAH !!!!

[@templetonthompson]

❤️🤗🙏

[@jeffreywatkins7283]

Soooo Great!

[@templetonthompson]

🙏❤️🤗

[@thepokerpilotapp]

Beautifully done. Thank you. You made my day with this rendition. Instrumentals and vocals couldn’t be better.🙏

[@templetonthompson]

Wow, thank you SOOOO MUCH!! That means the world to me & my man Sam🙏❤️🤗

[@georgethompson999]

Ms Libby and I enjoyed both the singing and the picking. Excellent Fibro and mixing. 💝 Daddio

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SO MUCH Dad🙏 We LOVE YOU & Libby & your whole herd❤️🤗

[@davidhenman5545]

...just beautiful, on every level.

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SOOOOO MUCH David!!!❤️🤗🙏

[@user-ir4ju6ty7b]

Tears in my eyes. Thank you!

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SO SOOOOO MUCH!!❤️🙏🥰🤗

[@Gitplicker]

Outstanding rendition

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SOOOOO SOOOOOOO MUCH!!❤️🤗🙏🥰

[@erichkraemermusic6677]

really nice cover, a great voice! Great job guys RIP John

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOO MUCH Erich!!🙏 It’s hard to believe he’s no longer here BUT his BEAUTY~full MUSIC & LOVE & LAUGHTER remains❤️🙏🕊🎶🌈💫

[@gavinmathew7491]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOO MUCH Gavin!!❤️🤗🙏

[@tommarsala3155]

Templeton, you have a beautiful voice!

[@templetonthompson]

You're SO SWEET @Tom Marsala , thank you SOOO MUCH!!

[@clementtempleton4250]

@@templetonthompson Good to

[@briandriscoll8857]

A year old already and I just found this. Great job. Great song. Great rendition.👍👍👍

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SO SOOOO MUCH Brian!!❤️🤗🙏

[@tonyescuadro2203]

Lovely 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SOOOO MUCH Tony!!❤️🤗🙏

[@pshapiro]

This is beyond wonderful. i loved it. Thanks.

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SOOOO MUCH!!❤️🤗🙏

[@jameswarner5224]

Angelic voice- just beautiful

[@templetonthompson]

Thanks SO MUCH James!!!❤️🤗🙏

[@swmetcalf987]

So, so great to hear John live on in this beautiful voice. I don't understand why this lady hasn't gotten more acclaim.

[@templetonthompson]

Bless your SWEET AMAAAAZING HEART!!❤️⭐️ Thank you thank you THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for those INCREDIBLY KIND words, means SOOOO MUCH to us!!❤️🤗🙏🥰

[@SuperBollus]

WOW!!! That was so good. ❤

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SO SOOOO MUCH!!❤️🤗🙏🥰

[@macburri]

great voice... gratulation

[@templetonthompson]

Thank you SOOOO MUCH Mac!!❤️🤗🙏