John Prine & Nanci Griffith - The Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024
  • John Prine & Nanci Griffith singing John's composition, Circa 1990's

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  • @ancil57
    @ancil57 3 роки тому +652

    Two kindred spirits now joined. Eternity rejoices as we weep. But our tears are temporary. Memories last. Thank you, John and Nanci.

    • @edgardaniels1402
      @edgardaniels1402 3 роки тому +14

      Well said!!!

    • @ianburry5629
      @ianburry5629 3 роки тому +20

      Some people have a way with words...yours are beautiful..thankyou.

    • @verasmith4767
      @verasmith4767 3 роки тому +8

      Making some music again.
      Miss them both.

    • @anglerfish8278
      @anglerfish8278 3 роки тому +8

      This is what I was told good music was all about. Words are only as good as those who sing them.
      These two now get to sing up there.
      Can y'all hear them. Listen.

    • @conniewolf7300
      @conniewolf7300 3 роки тому +5

      😢

  • @Pestyfield
    @Pestyfield 3 роки тому +695

    RIP Nanci Griffith today. Now you and John can sing this duet with the angels.

    • @jeanetteeastman1638
      @jeanetteeastman1638 3 роки тому +28

      So sad they're both gone. I saw her in concert - unfortunately I never saw John Prine. I should have gone when I had a chance.

    • @traceym1040
      @traceym1040 3 роки тому +29

      So many many many great talents lost. Hope they’re sitting around a campfire in heaven having a massive guitar pull! RIP beautiful soul. 🙏🏼❤️😥💔

    • @fiveby3
      @fiveby3 3 роки тому +7

      💔

    • @ronnyvenable9013
      @ronnyvenable9013 3 роки тому +12

      Correction. They're singing it TO the angels.

    • @buckchile614
      @buckchile614 3 роки тому +4

      I can see Lincoln tapping his foot w/ an axe by his side

  • @lonosmond
    @lonosmond 4 роки тому +1256

    In April 1984, I was working as a concierge at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City. I answered a call from a guest's room, and the man on the other end asked where he could get a bottle of whiskey. I told him that was a bit complicated in Salt Lake City, but I offered to get one for him. I walked a few blocks to the state liquor store and delivered the bottle to his room. When the door opened, I realized it was John Prine. I said, "you're John Prine." He said, "that's right." Told him I was a big fan. He said, "do you want to come to the show tonight?" He was playing at Kingsbury Hall on the campus of the U of Utah. I said, "are you kidding." What a show. What a songwriter. What a body of music he created. Thank you, John, for the many memories -- and for a great show in April 1984.

    • @Fschramm1
      @Fschramm1 4 роки тому +35

      I love this story! And I know that hotel

    • @xx3452
      @xx3452 4 роки тому +23

      A Utah native myself, love the story, and wish I had seen him before he passed...

    • @GinginCarsonini
      @GinginCarsonini 4 роки тому +51

      That is too cool! You are lucky. But then again, you were willing to go the extra mile for a patron and he recognized the value of and appreciated your good service and rewarded it. So I guess it really wasn’t so much about luck as it was the character of the people involved in the encounter.

    • @skiptonge6289
      @skiptonge6289 4 роки тому +33

      I saw his buddy, Steve Goodman, in Anchorage Alaska for BOTH SHOWS...in April 1984. Miss them both no doubt they are still writing songs for the Angels now, how lucky they are.

    • @ArjunLSen
      @ArjunLSen 4 роки тому +26

      We'll never see the like again.

  • @morningthunder
    @morningthunder 4 роки тому +586

    Heard John passed today, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. This one really hurts. RIP John.....and thank you for the miles of smiles. You were one of a kind.

    • @michaelflanagan6488
      @michaelflanagan6488 4 роки тому +20

      'Miles of Smiles'..Perfect way to describe his legacy

    • @dondecapot9283
      @dondecapot9283 4 роки тому +21

      😢😄😪 He was one of a kind. Will never be another like John. 🙏

    • @cici7333
      @cici7333 4 роки тому +11

      💔😭 Terribly sad.

    • @ronaldpetrin5823
      @ronaldpetrin5823 4 роки тому +8

      God broke the mold...

    • @ronaldpetrin5823
      @ronaldpetrin5823 4 роки тому +8

      @@cici7333 Gratefully appreciate his gift of memories and "miles of smiles" and mourn the loss.

  • @annragsdale2916
    @annragsdale2916 3 роки тому +178

    The intimacy of this as they both use the same mic. Leaning into loneliness. They are doing a duet for angels today. RIP, Texas girl.

    • @michelinacaso4277
      @michelinacaso4277 2 роки тому +4

      Your comment sent chills through me.

    • @barneysimpson4775
      @barneysimpson4775 Рік тому +4

      This is the first time I found Nanci. (WITH JOHN PRINE) I fell in love at first sight, but she was already gone, John followed just two years ago. I sure enjoy seeing Nanci on youtube but only wish I had found her sooner, I would have driven all the way to TEXAS just to see her perform. SHE STILL MOVES ME.

    • @GregNormal-p6z
      @GregNormal-p6z Місяць тому

      @@michelinacaso4277 Hello!!! How are you doing? Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you are a fan? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @jwmantz
    @jwmantz 4 роки тому +338

    John told me "There's no feeling like knowing you have a killer song in your pocket and you're the only one who's ever heard it."

    • @jamesknight5463
      @jamesknight5463 4 роки тому +3

      J William Mantz I’ve got a few

    • @fritzbarnett308
      @fritzbarnett308 4 роки тому +17

      reckon he had a few left in his pocket when he died

    • @4orrcountry
      @4orrcountry 4 роки тому +6

      @@jamesknight5463 You owe it to yourself to get 'em out there. I dare ya.

    • @markduffield8110
      @markduffield8110 4 роки тому

      Awesome

    • @faithloren
      @faithloren 4 роки тому +5

      @@fritzbarnett308 Did you hear his song "I Remember Everything" yet? It's one he did indeed have in his pocket.

  • @emilchurchin4874
    @emilchurchin4874 Рік тому +34

    Nanci is so tickled to be singing this song with John. We should all be so lucky to have someone look at us & smile the way she does him ~

  • @brianrowley1979
    @brianrowley1979 3 роки тому +45

    The two of them reunited again. RIP

  • @1GreatestCape
    @1GreatestCape 9 місяців тому +12

    I had the distinct pleasure of woking with Nancy on her LP; Live from the Anderson Cohnty Fair. She was a kind, friendly, caring, and gracious soul! RIP, Nancy!

  • @davidroga6508
    @davidroga6508 2 роки тому +61

    It’s John’s song but Nanci raises it to a different level. Just a guitar and two brilliant voices. Simple but crazy harmony.

  • @dornkile5616
    @dornkile5616 4 роки тому +289

    His voice has been silenced - his memory resides in his songs which will be remembered and enjoyed for generations to come.

    • @angelacallander2345
      @angelacallander2345 4 роки тому +2

      X

    • @billmurphy3292
      @billmurphy3292 4 роки тому +1

      Fab. Happy sad. Take it upstairs. Wpm Cork lrl.

    • @vickisly719
      @vickisly719 4 роки тому +7

      I was introduced to his amazing voice very recently and my late husband and I got married to In Spite of Ourselves in June last year. I love his songs and so did my husband.

    • @LibertyStrasse
      @LibertyStrasse 4 роки тому +3

      Voice hasn't been silenced ... enjoy

    • @dondecapot9283
      @dondecapot9283 4 роки тому +4

      His voice and his humanity will never be silenced🙏

  • @johnhalverson1133
    @johnhalverson1133 Рік тому +57

    I was enjoying this duet when I unexpectedly realized I had tears in my eyes. Miss you guys, lots.

    • @richy8500
      @richy8500 Рік тому +1

      happens to me a lot

    • @moonlitme
      @moonlitme 10 місяців тому +1

      John is my go-to when I need a soft cry...

  • @Pokerbob631
    @Pokerbob631 3 роки тому +69

    What a show they're going to see in Heaven tonight! RIP Nanci!

  • @carolinej3661
    @carolinej3661 4 роки тому +173

    He left us today...this world was blessed by his gifts to us and we have lost a one and only....

    • @funkyErwin
      @funkyErwin 4 роки тому +3

      😭

    • @ginajones2328
      @ginajones2328 4 роки тому +7

      Here's to a great. Love ya John missing you you are a Music Hero full of love and light peace

    • @MrDonvandercraats
      @MrDonvandercraats 4 роки тому +5

      Love you John abd I will miss you

    • @murrayscott9546
      @murrayscott9546 4 роки тому +2

      Find solace in this big old World he's left behind him, now that he's shook off this mortal coil.

    • @russellford366
      @russellford366 4 роки тому +1

      I'm 31 years old, I know John was making beautiful music long before I was born, but I used to sit on the end of my dad's bed and listen to him play John's songs. I was raised on Prine, and his death hit me way harder than I ever expected. Rest In Paradise John, maybe you and my dad are picking songs now.

  • @RickyColemanpdx49
    @RickyColemanpdx49 7 років тому +289

    You come home straight and you come home curly. Only John writes lines like this. Such a treasure.

    • @janhammer39
      @janhammer39  7 років тому +5

      Thanks Ricky for taking the time to express your thoughts.

    • @bradlawley13
      @bradlawley13 6 років тому +2

      prines great, but Roger Miller is the king of funky lyrics..Hell" he's the king period!!

    • @curtzeek8818
      @curtzeek8818 6 років тому +30

      Roger can have the funky. Prine's words always strike deeper.

    • @ffpr1
      @ffpr1 5 років тому +12

      @@bradlawley13 Prine said that he paid tribute to Roger Miller in Please Don't Bury Me

    • @peggyparsons5197
      @peggyparsons5197 5 років тому +1

      Amen!!!

  • @lelerussell3623
    @lelerussell3623 3 роки тому +243

    Two all-time legends now both gone. It hurts my heart. RIP John. RIP Nanci. You always stood me still. 💔

    • @mygoddess1
      @mygoddess1 2 роки тому +2

      Hi Lele I feel the same way you do! I keep getting older & my heros keep passing away It's wicked sad!

    • @lelerussell3623
      @lelerussell3623 2 роки тому +2

      @@mygoddess1 I’m with you Donna! Nanci’s and John’s passing were particularly hard and sudden. They both fought against so many illness for years and kept coming back. She was a heroine to so many. It is so hard to believe she is gone. It is sad to lose our heroes- you are sooo right!

  • @carolcowling2939
    @carolcowling2939 2 місяці тому +7

    I never grow tired of this. Two of my favorite singers signing one of the best songs. I miss them both.

  • @thelizinator
    @thelizinator 4 роки тому +80

    It's a half an inch of water and you think you're gonna drown. That's the way that the world goes round. Rest in peace, John.

  • @sebbedelle
    @sebbedelle Рік тому +29

    How did he do it. I mean, he has to play the guitar, sing and look into Nancis eyes - AT THE SAME TIME.
    Superhuman strength that is.

    • @moonlitme
      @moonlitme Рік тому

      Some mighty mighty self-control.

    • @sebbedelle
      @sebbedelle Рік тому

      @@moonlitme Yup

    • @moonlitme
      @moonlitme Рік тому

      I'd fall into those eyes and drown...with a smile!@@sebbedelle

  • @johnspengler6970
    @johnspengler6970 6 років тому +185

    John Prine! Clearly one of the greatest songwriters of all time! And Nancy Griffith, what a voice!!!

    • @chrisgordon5719
      @chrisgordon5719 5 років тому +8

      If you listen to Nanci's entire song book, you may fins=d that she is equal to any singer-songwriter out there. Especially her older stuff. Like when she was playing in Boston. If you can ever find it, her song "Michael's Song" is a real classic. About how hard and lonely the life of a singer-songwriter is.

    • @mariejones8192
      @mariejones8192 Рік тому +1

      ​@@chrisgordon5719 I LOVE NANCI GRIFFITH SHE HAS A GREAT VOICE.

    • @GregNormal-p6z
      @GregNormal-p6z Місяць тому

      @@mariejones8192 Hello!!! How are you doing? Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you are a fan? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @jeancollins2009
    @jeancollins2009 6 місяців тому +17

    Beautiful, just beautiful, two gems sadly missed.

  • @Billma48
    @Billma48 7 місяців тому +37

    Just turned 76 in March. I can get pretty discouraged about the state of the world these days. Then this.....I have been so fortunate to have lived in the times that I have. The two angels added so much beauty to my life.

    • @kennethburnet4374
      @kennethburnet4374 7 місяців тому +6

      I AGREE I AM 77. ITS GREAT THAT WE STILL CLICK ON THIS VID AFTER 12 YEARS.

    • @markvanroojen6201
      @markvanroojen6201 6 місяців тому +2

      Younger yet, but I get the feeling.

    • @hankarnold3549
      @hankarnold3549 3 місяці тому

      @@kennethburnet4374 There Vinyl never leaves the 'stack' by the Table, they're always right in front!

  • @niamhbrady104
    @niamhbrady104 3 роки тому +59

    Can't believe they are both gone now. So sad. May you both be reunited now and sing together in Heaven. Rest in peace John and Nanci. Thank you both for all your beautiful music. May you both enjoy your Heaven rewards for sharing the gifts God gave you both.x

  • @alexanderv7702
    @alexanderv7702 Рік тому +11

    The young folks who are watching and listening to this video, take this piece of advice: STAY YOUNG!

    • @hankarnold3549
      @hankarnold3549 3 місяці тому +2

      Lord if it were just that easy ... frankly I've enjoyed aging, I've been able to listen to these folks for a lot longer!

  • @nancypark4769
    @nancypark4769 Рік тому +5

    How am I just discovering this man who is obviously speaking to me. 😢

  • @kenisfree8410
    @kenisfree8410 4 роки тому +105

    John Prine, the man, the legend. I believe God finally said, "COME HOME SON, I WANT YOU PLAYING IN THE BIG HOUSE".

    • @Team-fabulous
      @Team-fabulous 4 роки тому +11

      If we're good enough maybe, just maybe we can buy a ticket to that gig.....

    • @Mom_sBasement
      @Mom_sBasement 4 роки тому +3

      Why do you have to ruin everything with your religion?

    • @prowelsh56
      @prowelsh56 3 роки тому +3

      truly made me cry to hear that he passed.

    • @jimbanda
      @jimbanda 3 роки тому +4

      @@Mom_sBasement Why don't you just ignore it if you don't like the reference, remember that JP was a deeply spiritual man, religious, generous , content.
      you on the other hand seem like an oul grouch, but don't worry , God is forgiving and welcoming ... even to grouch's , so come on out of that basement and embrace the diversity.

  • @rickyburton4642
    @rickyburton4642 2 роки тому +12

    Nanci and John together, what a beautiful pair! Two Angels!

  • @dieniefay3733
    @dieniefay3733 4 роки тому +168

    I had never heard of this cute baby faced singer till just recently , because of the Corona virus , can't believe that i have missed out on this talent since forever , I'm 70 years old . Thanks to UA-cam , hopefully i can catch up , cheers every one , keep safe xxxxx

    • @robinknight545
      @robinknight545 4 роки тому +1

      Dienie Fay you missed alot....

    • @karlklondike6400
      @karlklondike6400 4 роки тому +19

      Dienie Fay you didn’t miss anything, it’s all there , pick it up and roll it around , put it down but hold the sound ,welcome friend...

    • @mmiller1188
      @mmiller1188 4 роки тому +15

      He's the best friend you never knew you had.

    • @sallyrobinson2579
      @sallyrobinson2579 4 роки тому +8

      Look at some of his older music! U surely missed out ! But good thing is it’s still there ! Legends never die !

    • @crazeedogs
      @crazeedogs 4 роки тому +6

      Two of the very best baby faces to ever grace this earth.

  • @ronwatts3733
    @ronwatts3733 4 роки тому +95

    John came into my life in 1971, never been without him since.

    • @murrayscott9546
      @murrayscott9546 4 роки тому

      Ups to you Wattie ! Keep on keepin' the faith.

    • @kathleenmcwhirter3583
      @kathleenmcwhirter3583 4 роки тому +1

      Same here! I thank my lucky stars every day for his music & presence in my life, over the years.

    • @murrayscott9546
      @murrayscott9546 4 роки тому

      Everybody got only one walk; in this life. That's my feeling. Givvit your best shot, people ! Be kind,, be generous, when you have the loot. Hopefully it will come back to you double, in the End.

    • @GregNormal-p6z
      @GregNormal-p6z Місяць тому

      @@kathleenmcwhirter3583 Hello!!! How are you doing? Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you are a fan? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @kevinflanagan9766
    @kevinflanagan9766 4 місяці тому +6

    She's got a million dollar smile that could melt your heart! ❤

  • @grahamslater3260
    @grahamslater3260 Рік тому +7

    If only music was more like this today,raw and real and talented..

  • @jackwood8307
    @jackwood8307 3 роки тому +6

    Life just got a little more empty. Thanks for the good music and times you gave us.

  • @normc9851
    @normc9851 4 роки тому +44

    RIP Mr. Prine. Your music will live forever.

  • @mattiewilcox8463
    @mattiewilcox8463 Рік тому +2

    Love Nancy Griffith and John Prine 🎵🎶✨✨✨✨

  • @thevoiceguyschannelofficia9051
    @thevoiceguyschannelofficia9051 Рік тому +16

    The most beautiful ballad ever written..nothing touches John Prine he was a true gift from god..lovely duet here,

  • @Ahnishinabe
    @Ahnishinabe 7 років тому +164

    Nanci has one of the greatest smiles in the world. Very nice. Old John Prine.

    • @unclefester9113
      @unclefester9113 5 років тому +3

      I'm almost envious of people who smile that easily.

    • @bdoyle733
      @bdoyle733 5 років тому +7

      God yes. Can't tell you how many times I've watched this just to melt with that smile... and to hear one of the greatest duets of all time, wish they did an entire album!

    • @grandenauto3214
      @grandenauto3214 4 роки тому +1

      @@bdoyle733 I saw them in Columbus in the 90's.... great concert.

    • @NetCerpher
      @NetCerpher 4 роки тому +4

      I had such a crush on Nanci in the 90s ... beautiful girl

    • @reviewerman9786
      @reviewerman9786 4 роки тому

      Turtle Heart not as old as he would become. Happens.

  • @southpaw7426
    @southpaw7426 4 роки тому +14

    As much as it hurts to lose him, there is some Comfort in knowing his songs are timeless. John was one of a kind

  • @lynnemiller3633
    @lynnemiller3633 4 роки тому +40

    John Prine - Story teller. The gentle voice of my generation. Thanks for the music, John. You will never be forgoteen.

    • @carlkappel
      @carlkappel 4 роки тому +4

      The gentle voice of my generation.....that's good. Goodbye John. Such a sad time to lose you.

    • @GregNormal-p6z
      @GregNormal-p6z Місяць тому

      @@carlkappel Hello!!! How are you doing? Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you are a fan? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @sveinsigurdgismarvik4445
    @sveinsigurdgismarvik4445 4 роки тому +28

    John was such an humble, shy artist, live with big healthproblems last years. He needed rest and got it. Whats left is.. " sound of lonelyness..".

  • @gscottmorgan9291
    @gscottmorgan9291 4 роки тому +36

    I used to get drunk n cry to this song . 40 years listening to John . 15 years sober . Foster parent to 4. Grandkids. Laughed n cried to Prines lyrics n rhythms. Still can. Thanks John could tell what a nice guy you were too...

    • @moonlitme
      @moonlitme 4 роки тому +2

      not a bad thing to do once in a while........

  • @jamesbaskin8616
    @jamesbaskin8616 4 роки тому +28

    We can only hope that John knows we will be listening to and singing his songs forever and ever.

  • @JohnHughel
    @JohnHughel 3 роки тому +21

    I feel blessed to have seen them both perform live though not together. Two of the best singer songwriters and storytellers of all time.

  • @johnemmons8306
    @johnemmons8306 4 роки тому +33

    You know that feeling when someone dies...someone you've never met but you feel like you have. Someone who's always just been there waiting for you to catch up...someone who's influenced you and inspired you and done more for you than you could have ever imagined...that was John Prine.
    I feel like I'm drowning...

    • @janhammer39
      @janhammer39  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks John for tuning in and for your comments.

    • @carlkappel
      @carlkappel 4 роки тому +1

      Ah men, brother.

    • @whitesoxridge
      @whitesoxridge 4 роки тому +1

      John Emmons I’m a hurtn’ too. Agreed ... drowning in tears ... not for us his fans but for all words he never got to share with others & his family. A wise soul with a guitar a heart in heaven. Miss you man.

    • @patrickmcadam5098
      @patrickmcadam5098 4 роки тому

      Brilliant singer and songwriter RIP sir 😢😢😢

  • @diamonddave8693
    @diamonddave8693 3 роки тому +15

    John loved doing duets with female singers and this is a prime example. Every time I hear another John Prine song it becomes my latest current favourite. Nanci is perfect in this setting and has recording a couple of terrific duet albums in her own right. Miss you, John.

  • @denz3677
    @denz3677 4 роки тому +29

    This performance completely changed my life! I must have played this video over 10000 times and I've never cut it off early! His voice is uplifting and haunting at the same time!
    RIP John Prine 😪

  • @loriparker7755
    @loriparker7755 3 роки тому +4

    RIP, you and John are playing together again.

  • @stephengardner776
    @stephengardner776 Рік тому +8

    Both are among the greats of our era , what a song !!! They will live on in our hearts !!!

  • @cicknobb5321
    @cicknobb5321 2 роки тому +1

    Oh, I didn't expect to cry this time

  • @bryantw4375
    @bryantw4375 3 роки тому +20

    Three of the biggest love affairs I've had in my life, Nancy, John, and this song. Never seen a more beautiful women, a wiser man, or a song that portrayed my life closer. RIP my beloved friends.

  • @tracynavarro4839
    @tracynavarro4839 Рік тому +5

    If you listen carefully to the wind you can hear them singing together up there in heaven.

  • @jaydrfish
    @jaydrfish 4 роки тому +17

    John left us today. He also left us all those beautiful songs that we tearfully played and sang tonight. His good soul lives on in his music. Thanks, John

  • @WildPhotoShooter
    @WildPhotoShooter 23 дні тому

    It's great that there are videos of our musical heros.

  • @jeloeb
    @jeloeb 3 роки тому +20

    Ahhhh. What a beautiful song sung by two beautiful souls. Nanci’s passing today brought back a lot of memories of John’s passing too. Miss you both!

  • @Baci302
    @Baci302 Рік тому +6

    Such a beautiful duet between two of our favorite talent. You can feel the love.

  • @misswatanabe
    @misswatanabe 3 роки тому +20

    First, John left us, now Nanci...just devastated!! They were both so talented, beautiful, soulful, lovely people..they will be forever missed. Now they will sing for the angels in heaven...bless their souls!!

  • @dougal9439
    @dougal9439 8 років тому +85

    An amazing duo; Nancy Griffith is an amazing songbird and John Prine, the quintessential songwriter and singer. Thanks for posting.

  • @artermcarter
    @artermcarter 7 років тому +84

    This is the essence of what music is about.Two great singers both enjoying it.No orchestra but what a song and the way it is put across!I I doubt if it will be equalled. A Classic.

  • @rayfarrell6926
    @rayfarrell6926 5 років тому +14

    Two great artists, who will not be replaced easily. A generation of players who made music an art and a craft. Marvelous !!

  • @deborahthompson9279
    @deborahthompson9279 4 роки тому +14

    ❤️ Lifting you high in prayer to Our Heavenly Father, May you feel His Very presence. Touch him Lord.

  • @johnniejenkins9557
    @johnniejenkins9557 Рік тому +3

    The world is still turning, but John and Nanci made it great while they were here !… I miss them greatly but their music keeps them in my head. RIP to them and bless their families.

  • @allansnay7559
    @allansnay7559 6 років тому +44

    Two great talents. . I have gotten so much enjoyment from both over my years. . and those years are many. . .

  • @Steven-c3n3m
    @Steven-c3n3m Місяць тому +1

    A communion of lovely words sung by two lovely soarly missed people ! Thank you John and Nanci ! RIP ❤🎉

  • @billsav57
    @billsav57 3 роки тому +10

    I’m very sad about Nanci, and this duet Is so sad, but also heartwarming in that they were able to share their talents and their great public personalities with us, and may they both sing forever.

  • @DrAnderson1
    @DrAnderson1 4 місяці тому +2

    “these days your face, in my memory…is in the frozen hands of grace against these times…”
    I don’t think I really understood those words until she became a beautiful memory

  • @janistotham-davies4300
    @janistotham-davies4300 4 роки тому +6

    John was a very special kind of human being who went through a lot of suffering and wrote about it on the other side. We are all better for him having been in our lives. We love and miss you John Prine.😢🙃

  • @nashvilleslim
    @nashvilleslim Рік тому +2

    John was rocking the mullet and Nancy had the voice of an angel. RIP LEGENDS 😢

  • @renger29
    @renger29 7 років тому +32

    This is awesome. The best close harmony I ever heard.

    • @janhammer39
      @janhammer39  7 років тому +3

      Thanks for visiting the channel.

  • @jerryturner3997
    @jerryturner3997 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing...☘️...2023..

  • @sisleymichael
    @sisleymichael 4 роки тому +14

    John was a fantastic song writer. Nancy is an amazing singer. She makes this song pop. My wife wants to know when I will get over my crush on Ms Griffith. I told her some day. She laughed.

    • @joereichlin258
      @joereichlin258 3 роки тому +2

      Nanci was a pretty fair songwriter (and a fair pretty songwriter as well) in her own right!

  • @BomBoo-rn8gj
    @BomBoo-rn8gj Рік тому +2

    We are all so lucky that they came to our world at the same time.

  • @bdoyle733
    @bdoyle733 5 років тому +7

    How can you not fall in love with Nanci's smile and John's music

  • @paulgray1699
    @paulgray1699 3 роки тому +2

    When John passed I took some solace that Nanci would still sing his songs.
    Nanci has followed and it's up to us now.

  • @johnboyle3297
    @johnboyle3297 4 роки тому +16

    This was one of the finest duet performances of this great song, along with the two of them singing unwed fathers.....RIP John

  • @michaelmcgarry2551
    @michaelmcgarry2551 Рік тому +1

    Ive been listening to nancy for a long time i really miss her rip nancy

  • @bigfitzg927
    @bigfitzg927 Рік тому +6

    This song just floods me with memories so strong it brings tears to my eyes thank you John and Nancy

  • @timshelley8635
    @timshelley8635 Рік тому +1

    Ecstacy! I met a nice young lady at a Prine show in Lexington KY at the Opera House many years ago. This was her song, what she came to see. She was an elementary school teacher. Always wondered how she came out.

    • @timshelley8635
      @timshelley8635 Рік тому

      If you're reading this, please hit me back

  • @timirvine8925
    @timirvine8925 6 років тому +39

    Thank-you Mr. Prine. For bringing light and a much needed laugh in the sometimes dark and humourless world. Always feel better after listening to you!

  • @johnmitchell1614
    @johnmitchell1614 Рік тому +1

    Bless those two. The word is a poorer place without them. Best regards.

  • @Allergictocatstoo
    @Allergictocatstoo 3 роки тому +3

    May her memory be a blessing. Forever in my heart. May they meet up and sing with the angels!

  • @granite793
    @granite793 Місяць тому +1

    Moms up there listening to her 2 favorites. Save me a seat please

  • @okrajoe
    @okrajoe 10 років тому +3

    Fantastic duet -- John Prine & Nanci Griffith singing "The Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness"

  • @ApotropaicV
    @ApotropaicV 2 роки тому +2

    I miss John Prine. I love this song like I love what’s left of my heart…entirely.

  • @msilverstein47
    @msilverstein47 3 роки тому +4

    RIP Nanci...with a tear in my eye

  • @19tractor52
    @19tractor52 2 роки тому +2

    ...two of my faves-----sad--she was such a cutie, and good 'ole Handsome Johnny. Glad we've got these few songs of them together--sure wish they'd done their full album together.

  • @stephenburke5967
    @stephenburke5967 4 роки тому +3

    Wow from Ireland a genuine top person.I drank for 3 days with John In Lisdoonvarna rural West of Ireland I played a bodhran for his new song "song of Lonlyness "A gentleman of epic proportions to here he lost his life to Covid hurt me immensely ,beautiful person John from 🇮🇪 🇮🇪

  • @BrettGriffin-c8z
    @BrettGriffin-c8z 7 місяців тому +1

    Was lucky enough to see both live, in different years, at Celtic Connections in Glasgow - fabulous. Such a loss.

  • @meyergoldberg6386
    @meyergoldberg6386 2 роки тому +5

    John was an incredible song writer and his performances were intimate! If you don’t know Nanci Griffith, she too was a brilliant song writer and had a beautiful voice. She was less known than John but wort getting to know throughput UA-cam and other online music venues! I will add another genius singer-song writer, who deserves more recognition, but on occasion crossed paths with both Nanci and John and that is Guy Clark!

  • @rodneyhone2220
    @rodneyhone2220 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful song makes me good

  • @davidb5864
    @davidb5864 4 роки тому +4

    I have always loved this song. RIP brother.

  • @Crafty685
    @Crafty685 3 місяці тому +2

    Two singing angels ❤

  • @jimbob7559
    @jimbob7559 4 роки тому +11

    Poor John passed away today. The world will miss him!

  • @barryhumm2074
    @barryhumm2074 3 роки тому +1

    Such a crying shame to lose these two , it hurts R.I.P

  • @HCBurt
    @HCBurt 4 роки тому +6

    John has passed away. Thank you for all the wonderful music.

  • @Tele165
    @Tele165 2 роки тому +2

    How sad is it that we have lost these two beautiful people...

  • @donaldgardner7042
    @donaldgardner7042 4 роки тому +3

    In some ways some people live forever John Prine is definitely one of them

  • @tomtuttle5252
    @tomtuttle5252 3 роки тому +2

    Oh sh!t! Nanci singing harmony to some damn soulful lyrics written by a bad-ass poet. Like Woodstock, or the great train robbery. What a moment in time! Wish i’da been there. RIP the two of youse

  • @debbiesmith3243
    @debbiesmith3243 4 роки тому +4

    John Prine. This artist touched my soul. I loved him like I knew him and he knew me. Neither was true. It hardly matters. John Prine the most human human.

    • @jacquismith3277
      @jacquismith3277 Рік тому

      You have put into words exactly how I feel but could never express so clearly. Thank you, Debbie. ♡♡♡♡♡

  • @JamesAhearn-ht7mk
    @JamesAhearn-ht7mk Рік тому

    It just doesn't get any better than this! Bern, why aren't you here singing this classic with me?

  • @jackmulcahy2681
    @jackmulcahy2681 3 роки тому +4

    Now you two can harmonize together again up in Heaven. Rest in Melody, Nanci. We hardly knew both of ye...

  • @jrogers7311
    @jrogers7311 Рік тому

    Started listening to Prine in 1970. One of the best. Rest easy my friend.