My wife of 30+ yrs. is struggling with late stage Alzheimer's and gets very sad at times. This song puts a big smile on her face every time we sing along with it. As impaired as she is she still gets most of the words right. I've got her in home care with me and the words "never gonna let her go" have a special meaning for us! Thanks
I admire your love and passion for your wife. not sure if you are aware but I just read a study about music therapy. My oldest daughter has Down syndrome and 50%+ of people with Down syndrome will experience early onset dementia/Alzheimer's. They've been able to prove the brain plaque build up doesnt affect the area of music memory. so those memories. those moments. she remembers them with you. Keep playing this special song and hold on as long as possible. Good luck to you and your wife.
I work in a large ER in a big city & know a small piece of what you’re going through. Truly a heartbreaking disease. I hope your wife is truly happy in her mind & remembers you till the end of time. . Much love to you & your wife.
@@BradBrunstetter Roberta passed away last month still in our own home and under the care of a remarkable home hospice team. This little song was one of the last pieces of music to put a smile on her tired face. My thanks to John Prine.
In 2003 John called me at my apartment in Indy and said he was in his Honolulu hotel room waiting to do a concert. He said he heard we were both cancer survivors from my daughter and I said yes. He asked my favorite song and I said Paradise. he said for me to listen while he put the phone down. Then he sang the long version of it for me and asked me “How was that?” I said I’m sorry man but I’m crying too much to talk but thanks is not enough to say. Once again John, thanks to you for making my day! A fan forever!
Thanks for sharing proves he is not just a clever song writer but understands a song can take you to a better place in hard times if even for a couple of minutes
Yes musical art like this is one reason why love is still real. Real talk, real life shit and people that show it. We're going to spite our noses right off of our faces
My wife suffers from schizophrenia and has wiped out a lot of her memory but when I put John on she lights up and if I play this song she can remember every word John Prine is simply one of the best song writers ever he is a true artist and legend Thank you buddy thanks for everything
I'm 25 and my fiance is 27. We both love classic rock and most music from the 60s-80s. He played this in the car two days ago. And I cried so hard from the accuracy. When we get married, I told him I wanted to sing this at our wedding. They don't make music like they this anymore. With meaning. That's for sure.
My dad just passed away on Thursday. This was the song my mom and dad would play every road trip we took and to annoy me and my sisters. Was a range of emotions to be half singing half crying this to my dad as he passed away. I can never express the meaning this song has to me
From a grouchy, old buttoned-up guy: "Young lady" ...: ... "half-crying a song" is one of the prettiest pieces of poetry I have heard in a while, and I will use it. You won't ever get any royalties but I'll thank you every time.
Dustin , you are truly a caring man , make every second with your beautiful lady and sing this song like no ones listening! My beautiful wife and I sing this one all the time and I can’t help but cry when we do! God bless brother!
I see a lot of comments about this song mentioning new marriages. It works as a wedding song, no doubt. We're a couple of days away from our 30th anniversary. This song takes on a whole new meaning, having spent more than half of my life with that woman.
I've had the pleasure of knowing John for around 20 years.. We first met at the Boardwalk Cafe in Nashville TN when I was young.. Great man, greater musician.. a true American legend.. everyone should hear his music at least once...Add this to your bucket list...
I got married on August 26th 2023. We choose this song because this is a real marriage is after a long daym congrats and condolences to all others in the comments
My husband and I sing this together. It always puts a smile on my face. So sad to hear of this man's passing. The music world has lost a great singer songwriter. Prayers to his family. 🙏
I first discovered him when I heard him with Nanci Griffith singing his song "The Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" on her 1993 album "Other Voices, Other Rooms". I was also 25 at the time. If you like Iris you'll also like Nanci Griffith if you haven't heard her yet.
This song is my great grandma's favorite song, I am so happy I found someone who makes me feel this way and that I can carry the tradition of this song in my family
Just heard this at the bar literally yesterday. Saved it instantly and have listened 4 times already. Sitting here singing to it. 🎶 Rest in peace to him and prayers for the family. This is a wonderful song. ❤
My great grandpa and grandma died last year and every time I hear this song I think of them. I love John prine and all of his music. Thank you John prine
I swear to god I listened to you all this morning with great spirits of all with what's going on with the world. Then I just found out we lost you just know something pulled me into thinking about you on your last and most beautiful day with us. I'll always love your music when I just need to keep chugging along R.I.P John Prine
Can’t remember how many times I’ve seen this man in concert with my kids and my youngest seen him more then me , was a mailman in the next suburb over all his music GOD BLESS
My Bride and I danced to this tune at our wedding, much to the delight and humor of family and friends. Thank you John, may you rest in peace. I hope you are enjoying that cocktail and nine mile long cigarette.
My wife and I never had "our song", until my 30 year old son turned us on to this just recently. - I can't believe I'd never heard it before! - Now my wife and I do have "our song" and both of us randomly just posted it to each other for Valentines Day!❤😉
Our wedding celebration...it really was one of the greatest parties of all time! I danced every single song the entire night. Everyone still talks about it and especially this wonderful and very funny wedding song we danced to! Thank you, John Prine and Iris Dement! I still love my door prize and will always think of you when we say it to each other! You were the BEST!
My best friend sent this to me during an argument... I ignored it. She died a month ago, and looking through our messages, I find this. I just heard it for the 1st time and realized I have been blind to what she felt about our relationship. . I feel so broken.
Man, so sorry to hear that Ken. They say Time Heals All Wounds, but as for me, I'm not sure .... Just keep holding on to the LOVE you obviously felt for he ...
Such a sad occasion, but just listened to "In Spite of Ourselves" as it reminds me of his humorous side. RIP John, we'll miss you, but your great music will live forever.
My wife of more than 20 yrs ask the other day if we could get married again for our anniversary . I shrugged, thought maybe. BUT THIS SONG WILL HAVE TO PLAY!!! (Married On Leap year BTW) 😊
My girl just sent me this link and said she likes the lyrics. I miss her face so much my eyes welled up with tears before the 1st minute mark. She's in California with our son and I'm in New York while she keeps him safe from the virus. I love u Ashley, thanks for ruining my DFF podcast with overwhelming emotions for u.
They would be better off in New York now. California is burning and Covid is out of control there. New York is doing very well, thank you, dealing with the virus.
I heard the most heartbreaking story on CBC radio about the little 2 year old girl who died from a falling brick hitting her in the head while she sat with her grandmother on a bench in New York. Her father would sing this song as a sort of lullaby. My god it's hard to listen to it without welling up. Such a tragic loss. RIP Greta.
When a girlfriend asks me about getting serious with a relationship I play her this song and I ask how she felt while listening. The reaction tells you everything about the lady.
My wife of 30+ yrs. is struggling with late stage Alzheimer's and gets very sad at times. This song puts a big smile on her face every time we sing along with it. As impaired as she is she still gets most of the words right. I've got her in home care with me and the words "never gonna let her go" have a special meaning for us! Thanks
Mr &Mrs. Baker ...God Bless the 2 of you🤗 robby
I admire your love and passion for your wife. not sure if you are aware but I just read a study about music therapy. My oldest daughter has Down syndrome and 50%+ of people with Down syndrome will experience early onset dementia/Alzheimer's. They've been able to prove the brain plaque build up doesnt affect the area of music memory. so those memories. those moments. she remembers them with you. Keep playing this special song and hold on as long as possible. Good luck to you and your wife.
God bless the both of you. That's a terrible dieses.. Just keep playing it and loving her..
I work in a large ER in a big city & know a small piece of what you’re going through. Truly a heartbreaking disease. I hope your wife is truly happy in her mind & remembers you till the end of time.
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Much love to you & your wife.
@@BradBrunstetter Roberta passed away last month still in our own home and under the care of a remarkable home hospice team. This little song was one of the last pieces of music to put a smile on her tired face. My thanks to John Prine.
A group of Swedish lads and an Aussie lass lead me here.
amy and sebas did a great cover. really love them both.
yep
Great taste they had
Viagra boys? Lol
You wouldn't even know it was a cover song either. It's kind of in tune with their style of music.
In 2003 John called me at my apartment in Indy and said he was in his Honolulu hotel room waiting to do a concert. He said he heard we were both cancer survivors from my daughter and I said yes. He asked my favorite song and I said Paradise. he said for me to listen while he put the phone down. Then he sang the long version of it for me and asked me “How was that?” I said I’m sorry man but I’m crying too much to talk but thanks is not enough to say. Once again John, thanks to you for making my day! A fan forever!
That is awesome! I can imagine that's a moment you'll never forget
Awesome!😁
beautiful
Thanks for sharing proves he is not just a clever song writer but understands a song can take you to a better place in hard times if even for a couple of minutes
Wow! But he was that kind of guy.
Isn’t this the most sweetest song ever. We’re not perfect, but the way we fit ourselves like puzzle pieces is one of the joys of this world.
Yes musical art like this is one reason why love is still real. Real talk, real life shit and people that show it. We're going to spite our noses right off of our faces
Well said!
My wife suffers from schizophrenia and has wiped out a lot of her memory but when I put John on she lights up and if I play this song she can remember every word
John Prine is simply one of the best song writers ever he is a true artist and legend
Thank you buddy thanks for everything
I am today nominating this as “The Official song for Married Couples in Rural America” Y’all with me?
Hell Ya!!
🙌🏼❤️
Mark Wolfshohl Absolutely! ❤️
I like it, think I'll bring it up with the boss!
Tomorrow is our 33rd anniversary, and I plan to post this song to celebrate. It's just too, too perfect.
Me and my wife sang this at our wedding... The perfect love song
RIP John. You left the place better than you found it.
Good the more that remember john the better
It played at my dad's wedding too ! The perfect love song
Would love to meet you guys 👍
I'm 25 and my fiance is 27. We both love classic rock and most music from the 60s-80s. He played this in the car two days ago. And I cried so hard from the accuracy. When we get married, I told him I wanted to sing this at our wedding. They don't make music like they this anymore. With meaning. That's for sure.
@@RutabagaMac I love this comment
My dad just passed away on Thursday. This was the song my mom and dad would play every road trip we took and to annoy me and my sisters. Was a range of emotions to be half singing half crying this to my dad as he passed away. I can never express the meaning this song has to me
Bless you xox
Ember Rodriguez what a great story. Thank you for sharing.
100% tears rolling down to a smile
RIP, hopefully you can piss your kids off someday with the same tune
From a grouchy, old buttoned-up guy: "Young lady" ...: ... "half-crying a song" is one of the prettiest pieces of poetry I have heard in a while, and I will use it. You won't ever get any royalties but I'll thank you every time.
Good night John, safe travels.
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What a couple days for earth
This comment broke my heart.
How have i lived 48 years without hearing that beautiful song....
i’m glad to have only lived the first 17 without hearing it… 17 too late
I can't believe how much I love this beautiful song!!!! So sassy
When all this shits over, we need a big tribute concert for Prine.
Absolutely!!!
You couldn't be more right
This shit is never going to be over. The Democrats will make sure of that!
I agree !
I feel that 💯
I’d give up the single life if I could find the guy who wants this as our wedding song.
We've chosen it. It's my third marriage.
🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️
Hiya
Let's get married, baby.
Your talkin to him
Our 9-year-old daughter is learning this song. So that she can sing it this winter down in Arizona with a friend for me and her mother.
Dustin , you are truly a caring man , make every second with your beautiful lady and sing this song like no ones listening! My beautiful wife and I sing this one all the time and I can’t help but cry when we do! God bless brother!
Rest in peace John, thank you for this and everything else
My favorite by him
I expect he and Townes Van zandt are writing songs and singing every night.
I see a lot of comments about this song mentioning new marriages. It works as a wedding song, no doubt. We're a couple of days away from our 30th anniversary. This song takes on a whole new meaning, having spent more than half of my life with that woman.
There's great songs, and then there's this one.
*My unexpected prayer is that "true love" like that will come into my life this year. ~ **#hope*
Nothing is impossible... 🙏💖
Bless you. I hope it comes true
I've had the pleasure of knowing John for around 20 years.. We first met at the Boardwalk Cafe in Nashville TN when I was young.. Great man, greater musician.. a true American legend.. everyone should hear his music at least once...Add this to your bucket list...
If he makes it I will find a way to make it happen
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
2023 and Beyond ....... Love and Respect all the way from Pakistan 💚
Fuck islam
I like to come to the comments to see all the different stories and meanings this song has for so many different people.
John Prine: Rest in Peace April 7, 2020
You wrote the songs that we all knew in our hearts were absolutely true, warts and all.
I got married on August 26th 2023. We choose this song because this is a real marriage is after a long daym congrats and condolences to all others in the comments
The perfect love song doesn’t exi.....
I know
Agreed....
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Had to listen to this. Sobbing like a baby. RIP John! ❤️
My husband and I sing this together. It always puts a smile on my face. So sad to hear of this man's passing. The music world has lost a great singer songwriter. Prayers to his family. 🙏
How am I discovering John Prine this late in life?!?! I mean I'm only 25 but still! This man is brilliant.
I was 27 when I 1st heard John Prine. That was 44 yrs ago. You have about 75 more yrs to enjoy him. I also recommend some Iz.
@@jimspencer774 Jim I love that you think that life expectancy is 100... God Bless you my brother
Same here!
Watch the one hour John Prine SOUNDSTAGE PBS special on UA-cam. It's amazing.
I first discovered him when I heard him with Nanci Griffith singing his song "The Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" on her 1993 album "Other Voices, Other Rooms". I was also 25 at the time. If you like Iris you'll also like Nanci Griffith if you haven't heard her yet.
This song is my great grandma's favorite song, I am so happy I found someone who makes me feel this way and that I can carry the tradition of this song in my family
In spite of ourselves... we'll end up sittin on a rainbow ... 🥰💯❤
April 2020: We need music like this, now more then ever. “Honey we’re the big door prize”
Brittany Lee so sad he passed today 😭❤️
Hell ya
May 2022... Yea, what she said
The chorus makes life worth living 😊
this is pure love. NO horse shit, not holes barred.
I’ve heard this song a gazillion times, but it still puts a smile on my face.
This is the most amazing song I ever heard! Wow! So rad!
This is, without a doubt, the greatest love song I've ever heard. I've loved it for years and I feel better already.
Rip john prine my parents listen to your songs all the time thats why a young one like me knows your lil tunes
Our first dance song on the best day of my life!
Just heard this at the bar literally yesterday. Saved it instantly and have listened 4 times already. Sitting here singing to it. 🎶 Rest in peace to him and prayers for the family. This is a wonderful song. ❤
My great grandpa and grandma died last year and every time I hear this song I think of them. I love John prine and all of his music. Thank you John prine
The angels are going to pee a little when you sing this for them.
I swear to god I listened to you all this morning with great spirits of all with what's going on with the world. Then I just found out we lost you just know something pulled me into thinking about you on your last and most beautiful day with us. I'll always love your music when I just need to keep chugging along R.I.P John Prine
Me and my wife I just married yesterday played this at our wedding as the song when we were walking away from the alter ❤
Can’t remember how many times I’ve seen this man in concert with my kids and my youngest seen him more then me , was a mailman in the next suburb over all his music
GOD BLESS
The world didn't deserve this man. Thanks for the music, John. Hope you got the big door prize, whatever it is. Rest easy.
Me and my girl love this song because its dam near tells our story
My Bride and I danced to this tune at our wedding, much to the delight and humor of family and friends. Thank you John, may you rest in peace. I hope you are enjoying that cocktail and nine mile long cigarette.
Rest in sweet peace Mr. Prine. We’re all going to miss you.
My wife and I never had "our song", until my 30 year old son turned us on to this just recently. - I can't believe I'd never heard it before! - Now my wife and I do have "our song" and both of us randomly just posted it to each other for Valentines Day!❤😉
My wife and I danced to this for our wedding last summer...lifelong fan.. condolences to his family
The perfect wedding and mourning song.
Our wedding celebration...it really was one of the greatest parties of all time! I danced every single song the entire night. Everyone still talks about it and especially this wonderful and very funny wedding song we danced to! Thank you, John Prine and Iris Dement! I still love my door prize and will always think of you when we say it to each other! You were the BEST!
Rest In Peace. Thank you for the great music.
I’m adopting this song for our anniversary day .
Fly high with the angels, John! Thank you for the music. We will have you with us forever.
RIP John Prine this song brought me to your music
My best friend sent this to me during an argument... I ignored it. She died a month ago, and looking through our messages, I find this. I just heard it for the 1st time and realized I have been blind to what she felt about our relationship. . I feel so broken.
Man, so sorry to hear that Ken. They say Time Heals All Wounds, but as for me, I'm not sure .... Just keep holding on to the LOVE you obviously felt for he ...
I hope the last year's treated you better.
Such a sad occasion, but just listened to "In Spite of Ourselves" as it reminds me of his humorous side. RIP John, we'll miss you, but your great music will live forever.
Imagine having him at a dinner party... funny and so damn intelligent,, and then a song like this!
@@gary2826 yes
Yes
I love Islands in the stream thank you for making me remember good memories
My wife of more than 20 yrs ask the other day if we could get married again for our anniversary . I shrugged, thought maybe. BUT THIS SONG WILL HAVE TO PLAY!!! (Married On Leap year BTW) 😊
Thanks breaking down the walls of country music for me. Rest in peace
Poetics of a Time gone by. Yet right here,! and right now! Bless the Prine.....
My girl just sent me this link and said she likes the lyrics. I miss her face so much my eyes welled up with tears before the 1st minute mark. She's in California with our son and I'm in New York while she keeps him safe from the virus. I love u Ashley, thanks for ruining my DFF podcast with overwhelming emotions for u.
They would be better off in New York now. California is burning and Covid is out of control there. New York is
doing very well, thank you, dealing with the virus.
Liberalism is a mental disease. One day people will wake up and free
@@mungous1000 excellent work missing the entire point
This is the song you sing to the one you want to grow old, fat and toothless with.
In covid you both split up to 2 of the worst places to be in the US? Brotha you gotta find another song to capture that
This was our song. I hope she comes back into my life. I want to make her happy again. Please, let me make you happy again. I miss everything.
This song always brings a tear to my eye.
rip scott. you brought me here many moons ago. now you and the mises own it. and now here again in your memory. love you both
Thanks for all the laughs and tears. Slán abhaile, brother. Safe home, wherever that may be.
Rest in peace MR Prine you well be missed and remembered fondly
Thank you, John! Rest in our Love!
What a great song..
Memories of someone ..
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I heard the most heartbreaking story on CBC radio about the little 2 year old girl who died from a falling brick hitting her in the head while she sat with her grandmother on a bench in New York. Her father would sing this song as a sort of lullaby. My god it's hard to listen to it without welling up. Such a tragic loss. RIP Greta.
bought johns' first album '' hello in there'' always gets to me after 50 years gonna miss ya john prine
Our first dance at the wedding. ❤
Utterly brilliant love song for old married couples!
Thank you John for your beauty and humor!
The woman I'm with now is the one I want to be with for the rest of my life. This is our song! Forever!
When a girlfriend asks me about getting serious with a relationship I play her this song and I ask how she felt while listening. The reaction tells you everything about the lady.
This song will play at either my wedding or funeral...Just pure...Gorgeous and beyond...
Now he really is sitting on a rainbow. Tell my grandma I said hello ♥️😪
Godspeed Sir, thank you for the music
celebrating 38 years with my husband and this is our go to Karaoke duet song!!! LOVE this.
Me and my wife played this while we danced at our wedding💜
Congratulations Sir. May you have many anniversaries coming your way.
Man I so love Him and his simplicity! RIP Mr Prune...
Thank you John & Iris! So many great memories..
Rest in Peace Brother. Thank You for many years of awesome music.
I heard this song for the first time today. I like it :)
*Uploads John Prine
*Instantly Popular
Simple and Truth. RIP to good old country.
Safe travels buddy thanks for the golden music you have gave us all..
God Bless You John P your music will for ever be in our hearts
Sobbing my eyes out listening to this great song. 😢 RIP John Prine you will be missed, greatly.
Me, too, man. Me, too.
My best mate was getting married and I suggested this song reminded me of the pair of them.. she walked down the aisle to it in the end :D
Magnificent! Thank you both!....NJ
Prayers for this man. Get well. I've loved this song for 20 years
+MarkSentMe Sad to let you know this, but John Pine died on April 7th.
there won't be nothing but big ol' hearts dancing in our eyes
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this is my grandma’s favourite song & listening to this makes me miss her
This album came out the day I was born 23 years ago!
Rip John Prine ☹️
One of our favorite songs!
My new favorite song!
Very sweet song for all ages of hearts! In spit of ourselves....