In Spite of Ourselves - John Prine & Iris DeMent cover - 2010 Heart of Country

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  • čas přidán 26. 05. 2010
  • Covered by Steve McLain and Michaela Terrien McLain at The Heart of Country concert from Fairfield, Iowa at the Saturday Night at the Sondheim Concert Series, May 15, 2010. Steve McLain also plays in the local Jefferson County Green Band. This show was hosted by Corey Hickenbottom, who also hosts the KRUU-FM Country Music Jamboree radio show. 5-15-10 **** Featuring the world class talent of Fairfield, Iowa ****
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Komentáře • 386

  • @LivesOnLoveStreet
    @LivesOnLoveStreet Před 13 lety +56

    This is my brother and his fiancee singing this...they are adorable!

  • @muansanga7
    @muansanga7 Před 3 lety +21

    Her smile is going to be difficult to forget.

  • @joshthalheimer
    @joshthalheimer Před 2 lety +25

    Rest in Peace John. Such a great song writer. Great cover.

  • @1777DK
    @1777DK Před 3 lety +49

    Everybody deserves someone, in their lives, that smile the way she does.

  • @MisterstereoOso
    @MisterstereoOso Před 2 lety +12

    Shed an unapologetic tear there….a lovely warm rendition of my favourite John Prine song, may he rest in peace.

  • @SSchus87
    @SSchus87 Před 12 lety +21

    Never, and I mean never, did I think anyone could do John and Iris right if they ever tried to cover this song. I was wrong. Usually this song brings a tear to my eye, but seeing these two, obviously deeply in love with each other, singing this song as wonderful as they did, it brought a smile to my face. I have favorited this video, and plan on playing it again and again. WELL DONE!!!!

    • @ottodidakt3069
      @ottodidakt3069 Před 9 měsíci +1

      have you listened to the Viagra Boys cover with Amy Taylor (from Amy and the Sniffers) ? It's worth it's weight in gold !

    • @wesleybowler8603
      @wesleybowler8603 Před 9 měsíci +2

      11 years later I think he wrote this song for absolutely anyone to be able to sing

  • @trainier
    @trainier Před 4 lety +45

    In every version of this song, it is the woman's voice that moves you. I have not heard a version of this song I didn't enjoy. The guy's part is very important, but boy does the woman's voice move you. Another great version, love it!

    • @Tlpopescu
      @Tlpopescu Před 2 lety +4

      Agree.

    • @ghoztwolve2486
      @ghoztwolve2486 Před rokem +1

      @@Tlpopescu That's because the man is playing an instrument, not just singing.

  • @bruceharris1025
    @bruceharris1025 Před 9 lety +18

    I can't believe this has only been viewed 615,000 times. I'd have thought I had watched it more than that. Just great.

  • @Reddart330
    @Reddart330 Před 10 lety +16

    Am I'm a fool or are these two Deeply in love and happy?? GOD Bless!

  • @rayharley597
    @rayharley597 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Today I was reminded that John Prine liked a facebook post of mine back in 2017. I basically said that when I needed to hear the song I usually went to this version even over the original, which I think I first heard on a Bob Harris show; either on one of his BBC Radio programmes or on one of his TV shows on the Beeb. Today I needed it more than most, kerk

  • @77plainjane
    @77plainjane Před 10 lety +56

    I adore the Prine/DeMent version of this. But this is also adorable. How cool they are paying respect to an amazingly well written song. Love it.

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      what about this one ? czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html

    • @4orrcountry
      @4orrcountry Před 5 měsíci

      I'm guessing John and Iris loved this cover too.

  • @nowonderI4get
    @nowonderI4get Před 11 lety +6

    She's got an incredible voice.

  • @louswire
    @louswire Před 10 lety +18

    Their chemistry on this song is just incredible. The lyrics are cute as all get out... this is the best 'country song' (for lack of a better pigeonhole) that I've heard in 40 years.

  • @WilliamCerf
    @WilliamCerf Před 12 lety +5

    Very seldom do covers do as well as the original. This is truly the exception. As some one said earlier, these two are in love and it shows. I also really love how the audience gets a good laugh. So well done!!!!

  • @dougpayne6707
    @dougpayne6707 Před 4 lety +2

    I love John Prine for his talent and songs. As a Canadian, I can appreciate his folk words and songs, like I do Gordon Lightfoot here in Canada. I only discovered John about 10 years ago, but damn, I've been singing and promoting his songs (by singing to myself in public) so everyone can knows this great singer/song writer. Mine heart broke when he died. R.I.P. Mr. Prine, you did very well. Doug

  • @FXMAN66
    @FXMAN66 Před 13 lety +2

    You can tell most of these people laughing have never even heard John Prine!!!! Sad! Great cover of this song!!!!

  • @jamcrane3
    @jamcrane3 Před 12 lety +41

    Live performances are one of the genuine treasures of CZcams and this proves it.

  • @officialmaxrandom
    @officialmaxrandom Před 11 lety +14

    The best thing I have discovered in a long time.
    Max

  • @mildbill2806
    @mildbill2806 Před 7 lety +3

    Mighty fine ....better than any other version on the tube. Just had to get my wife and many other folks to watch this as well. Many thanks for making us all laugh and smile.

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      What about this one ? czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html

  • @lusumrice2236
    @lusumrice2236 Před 8 lety +8

    I heard this song for the first time the other day on I heart. the song reminded of me and my wife. I played it for her and we laughed. we haven't laughed together for a while thanks.

  • @xfiazc07
    @xfiazc07 Před 4 lety +6

    One of the best covers, Ever !

  • @jameselvisproductions4501

    Really, really great rendition of John's classic...so well done

  • @joycefromns
    @joycefromns Před 12 lety +1

    Not often I prefer a cover to an original BUT this is one of those times. Nice Larrivee Guitar too.

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      me too found this one too czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html

  • @atomickiwi
    @atomickiwi Před 12 lety +8

    Caught myself smiling while watching this :) Too cute!

  • @debraflorence1234
    @debraflorence1234 Před 8 lety +21

    1,000 x hearing and seeing this video still overtime makes me smile

  • @dennyrane
    @dennyrane Před 10 lety +5

    John Prine is a genius with words.
    These two did a GREAT cover...did an excellent job...their humor and timing were spot on.
    That gal is REAL easy to look at...prettier than a winning lottery ticket.
    Would not be hard to fall for her.
    best of luck

  • @midnite22155
    @midnite22155 Před 12 lety +1

    whats great about this song is its realism .... love is not about materialism, its about those little perceptions about each other that endear you to her/him :)

  • @kevinjewitt6347
    @kevinjewitt6347 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely Brilliant, John and Iris would be impressed.

  • @juliusebola9712
    @juliusebola9712 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh jeez that smile. He is a lucky man ;)

  • @andrewkiesling3334
    @andrewkiesling3334 Před 6 lety +2

    the absolute best cover I have EVER heard!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Thomas-uw1gq
    @Thomas-uw1gq Před rokem +1

    Can't stop watching !!!

  • @Zenk9
    @Zenk9 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you John Prine for being born and the gift of your music

  • @austinteutsch
    @austinteutsch Před 13 lety +11

    Great cover!1 I've just been turned on to John Prine and I'm a solid fan now. He is just too cool.

    • @4orrcountry
      @4orrcountry Před 5 měsíci

      Lucky YOU...definitely better late than never. John wrote songs that fit so many occasions and situations in life, you can't but identify with a lot of his work.

  • @mrdave22
    @mrdave22 Před 12 lety +1

    Great job. Blown away, you did jp proud.

  • @RestoringReality
    @RestoringReality Před 8 lety +2

    Fun w/ better looking fun is a whole lot of fun. Hope y'all keep smiling big and living large. Here's to finding our way to the other side, In Spite of Ourselves.

  • @oaklandfla2
    @oaklandfla2 Před 11 lety +3

    This is great and so much fun....You can tell they like singing together....Luv it....Thanks for posting..
    Oak

  • @paulgumersell5059
    @paulgumersell5059 Před 7 lety +7

    I love the chemistry between iris and John. So cute and genuine.

    • @craigchastain7016
      @craigchastain7016 Před 7 lety +6

      That is not Iris & John though - this is a couple covering a song Iris & John did for a movie, I believe.

    • @sandynoe5601
      @sandynoe5601 Před 7 lety +4

      It was written by John Prine for a movie he did with Bill Bob Thornton

    • @acousticshadow4032
      @acousticshadow4032 Před 3 lety +1

      Craig C is right. This is Steve & Michaela - who have great chemistry here, too.

  • @maragevaudan477
    @maragevaudan477 Před 7 lety +4

    I love this cover of this song. Reminds me of my folks before they split - the original John Prine song was their wedding song and they used to sing it together all the time. Really miss those days. Not gonna lie, teared up a little watching this.

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      What about this one ? czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html

  • @garlandreaves5853
    @garlandreaves5853 Před 4 lety +1

    You two have done Mr. Prine and Miss Iris proud! Good job!

  • @windsong1a
    @windsong1a Před 12 lety +1

    Simplicity is sometimes...(MOST times)....the best form of entertainment.
    Besides the lyrics, her smile and little giggles helped make it really fun to watch!

  • @lukemurdock2236
    @lukemurdock2236 Před 4 lety +3

    Still one of the best covers of this song !! Her phrasing and expressions make it so his voice as well!!!

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      What about this one ? czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html

  • @Katy51844
    @Katy51844 Před 12 lety +1

    Really like this song. You can sure tell it's a John Prine song. Darn good cover.

  • @fubar50cat
    @fubar50cat Před 12 lety +4

    you guys nailed that song, loved your version. Prine is always a hoot to see on stage, and I bet he would love this. You made me laugh, and you actually sound and look great together, so thanx, do more, please

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      What about this one ? czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html

  • @TheBadTrad
    @TheBadTrad Před 3 lety +3

    I checked out more of their stuff after seeing this video. They’re both great, but holy mackerel, Michaela has an amazing voice! I’d love to catch a whole show of theirs live!

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      check this couple out czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html they both have quite a background ... found them about this time last year

  • @rrhodes16
    @rrhodes16 Před 11 lety +3

    Just like a good book, I come back to this cover of two of my favorite performers, Iris and John, about once every six months. Sweet folks with a great sound.

  • @dannyboy5064
    @dannyboy5064 Před 10 lety +3

    love this song it describes mine and my fience's life so much this is a great cover.

  • @kc-countrycool4544
    @kc-countrycool4544 Před 7 lety +14

    Her smile looks like true love

    • @craigchastain7016
      @craigchastain7016 Před 7 lety +3

      He's got a catch - that's for sure. So pretty. And I'm not creeping. Just complimenting. And the energy between these two is so fucking amazing.

    • @bootnreboot7456
      @bootnreboot7456 Před 3 lety

      thats for sure, i love her smile, one of those that would light up the room

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      @@craigchastain7016 What about this one ? czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html

  • @6962101
    @6962101 Před 12 lety +3

    I've always been a lover of Prine and Dement. You two have done them proud

  • @brucemaceachern299
    @brucemaceachern299 Před 2 měsíci

    Now, That's Love!!!!

  • @Zsolto66
    @Zsolto66 Před 12 lety +3

    I have known and loved this song for some years but I also laughed like I heard this the first time today. They are amazing performers and a cute pair.

  • @tangojoe9694
    @tangojoe9694 Před 10 lety +4

    This is amazing! Always superb when you run across a great tune like this!
    Great cover!

  • @sandynoe5601
    @sandynoe5601 Před 10 lety +14

    >John Prine < who wrote this and Iris DeMent were just the professional people thiey are when doin this song, these two were just had fun doing a cute cover of it, which I found endearing

    • @mrbeaverstate
      @mrbeaverstate Před 7 lety +1

      Better than the original.

    • @craigchastain7016
      @craigchastain7016 Před 7 lety +3

      @mrbeaverstate I agree. I respect John and Iris so much. But this is best. This couple is so cute.

    • @sandynoe5601
      @sandynoe5601 Před 7 lety +1

      No one would ever be better than the original!
      you're just a sad person, yoj find a life

  • @roadie3124
    @roadie3124 Před 4 lety +2

    Absolutely lovely. He's a lucky guy.

  • @billbutler6926
    @billbutler6926 Před 4 lety +1

    Y'all did John and Iris proud!

  • @FunkyMarcel
    @FunkyMarcel Před 11 lety +2

    this the best cover i ever heard of any tune at any time by a couple
    of unknowns--you two are Baaaaaaddd

  • @grahamalexander1228
    @grahamalexander1228 Před 7 lety +1

    i just love this........what a great cover full of fun ... and real connection!!!!

  • @shannontowe2282
    @shannontowe2282 Před 9 lety +2

    This song always makes me smile

  • @chicajoey
    @chicajoey Před 10 lety +4

    one of the best C&W sonfs ever!!

  • @justcallmethelma
    @justcallmethelma Před 12 lety

    i loved this rendition!! they were so wonderful!! enjoyed this very much!

  • @dandicerbo2922
    @dandicerbo2922 Před 8 lety +2

    My favorite version of this song . . .including John and Iris . . .and that's sayin' somethin'!

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      What about this one ? czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html

  • @jackfarrell4727
    @jackfarrell4727 Před 2 lety

    I just now noticed that many of the comments are from when the great John Prine was still with us.

  • @shannondawn44
    @shannondawn44 Před 10 lety +10

    I'm just re-watching Steve and Michaela's video's . I just wish there were more of them on here . Come on guys ... post some more :) , and I hope there is a record in the works . You two rock

  • @StumptownBoy
    @StumptownBoy Před 9 lety +41

    Obviously, the John Prine and Iris DeMent version of this song is great, but this is something more. As others have implied, it's Michaela that really makes this so wonderful. You can see the love between her and Steve in the way she looks at him, she has an absolutely lovely voice (I can think of many songs I'd love to hear her sing), and she's got the most beautiful smile. There is just nothing in this world like a pretty girl with a natural smile.

  • @skiddaw3
    @skiddaw3 Před 8 lety

    just love this. thanks!

  • @genecorrado
    @genecorrado Před 5 lety

    Really good. Sincere and honest I absolutely loved it.

  • @claytonyoung5062
    @claytonyoung5062 Před 4 lety +1

    Heard it at a great friend’s funeral, what a beautiful song

  • @fabfrith
    @fabfrith Před 3 lety +3

    What a great cover! Congratulations on doing such a fine job! I'm a Prine fan since the seventies when he was hanging out with Steve Goodman. But really, I'm a fan of so many wonderful folk musicians and bluegrass artists. My latest rave is Billy Strings. I really enjoyed this performance and look forward to hearing more of your music. Michaela has a fine and beautiful voice; a pure pleasure to listen to.

  • @alanmcentee3035
    @alanmcentee3035 Před 4 lety

    Thank heaven you left us these recordings. R.I.P. John.

  • @alisaisbell8477
    @alisaisbell8477 Před 10 lety +3

    The is just the cutest song I ever heard.

  • @kc-countrycool4544
    @kc-countrycool4544 Před 7 lety +1

    Absolutely Gorgeous. Bet she is soooo proud of herself. Stunner !!!

  • @paulbrown7668
    @paulbrown7668 Před 2 lety

    She is gorgeous, and her smile is beautiful too, and her voice is lovely.
    Thanx yall

  • @timtipton5071256
    @timtipton5071256 Před 12 lety

    These folks are the bomb,just great talent with a great song to show it.

  • @JOSEPHDANCE75
    @JOSEPHDANCE75 Před 13 lety

    LOVE IT,LOVE,LOVE IT.Hi FROM Australia.Thank you.

  • @aronaeve1669
    @aronaeve1669 Před 9 lety +1

    my baby and I sang this for family and friends more than once to make a memory of smiles - thanks for the share

  • @in2stringsnu
    @in2stringsnu Před 11 lety +1

    HUGE smile on my face right now : )

  • @chiledoug
    @chiledoug Před 6 lety +3

    YA'LL CAN TELL THESE 2 ARE TOTALLY IN LOVE

    • @stevemp8606
      @stevemp8606 Před 3 lety

      What about this one ? czcams.com/video/VdXfbG_R1ZM/video.html

  • @budmorgan64
    @budmorgan64 Před 12 lety +2

    What an outstanding job on this cover. Love Michaela's voice, would like to hear more of her singin.

  • @JeffBerryhill
    @JeffBerryhill Před 11 lety +1

    Great cover! Another John Prine jewel :)

  • @martinspeak9244
    @martinspeak9244 Před 2 lety +1

    The more you play it the better it gets !

  • @dvance430
    @dvance430 Před rokem

    I just saw this about a month ago and keep coming back to it! Michaela this is so great!! I only began listening to John Prine when he died - hadn't heard of him until about a year before his death. The outpouring of fans sentiments on FB persuaded me to listen. Now, I listen every day. I wish I'd known to come watch this live. I was living in Fairfield then . . .

  • @MrRazorblade999
    @MrRazorblade999 Před 13 lety +1

    Beautiful moment with a great crowd!

  • @quehannaband
    @quehannaband Před 12 lety

    Most cover songs sound contrived. These two OWN this song. Fantastic and dare I say, moving.

  • @velvetunderpants44
    @velvetunderpants44 Před 12 lety

    Perfect cover done in exactly the right spirit.

  • @michaelweis4756
    @michaelweis4756 Před 6 lety

    So slow.. i play it by 1,25x I love Iris and John! Greatest show in country music... from the early 80s

  • @Angel-uv2nz
    @Angel-uv2nz Před 9 lety +12

    Yanks a heart string. Great song.

  • @windyjac
    @windyjac Před 9 lety +1

    Absolutely a great song

  • @mohergenrader2113
    @mohergenrader2113 Před 9 lety

    You'all make me smile!

  • @1965kid
    @1965kid Před 12 lety

    You guys are AWESOME!!!!!

  • @Ukettergrl
    @Ukettergrl Před 11 lety

    this is beautiful...great song great performance...keep on keeping on.

  • @BelAirMadeOfWood
    @BelAirMadeOfWood Před 12 lety

    What a nice cover ! Congratulations to them and thank you for sharing this video.

  • @craigchastain7016
    @craigchastain7016 Před 9 lety +5

    Excellent rendition.

  • @326kjk
    @326kjk Před 12 lety +1

    I think this was simply great!!! Not an easy duo to take on (John Prine & Iris DeMent) but I have to admit as stated elsewhere these two really care for each other and it shows and the only thing I can say to both of them is Bravo!!! And please keep singing!!!

  • @frankmartin9313
    @frankmartin9313 Před 10 lety +2

    you kids are great ,you really do it justice !

  • @Sooner74112
    @Sooner74112 Před 12 lety

    Terrific version, enjoyed it very much, thank you for sharing it!

  • @wantsomecoffee
    @wantsomecoffee Před 12 lety +1

    i was just sent this by my man. how sweet is the beginning of my day?

  • @ambyyy1
    @ambyyy1 Před 11 lety +12

    HER FACIAL EXPRESSIONS MAKES THIS SONG.

  • @julioespana2491
    @julioespana2491 Před 3 lety

    Big singer and song writer and above all, big and compasionate heart.

  • @fubar50cat
    @fubar50cat Před 12 lety

    they are amazing, and wow, wish them well

  • @paulgumersell5059
    @paulgumersell5059 Před 7 lety

    I love playing and singing this one

  • @fbrown172
    @fbrown172 Před 13 lety +1

    That was extremely well done!