Hello In There - John Prine cover

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  • čas přidán 18. 08. 2007
  • "Hello In There" is my very favorite John Prine song.
    This was the very first song I learned to play all the way through, and I learned to play it by listening to the song over and over, bit by bit; a tedious process which involved lifting the needle and setting it back "just a bit" over and over and over more times than you can imagine.
    So although we've never met, John Prine taught me how to fingerpick. And although I've heard and played it hundreds of times since over the years, "Hello In There" is the one song that I will never get sick of.
    A song about growing old and growing lonely, written by a 24 year-old mailman.
    John Prine has always been able to make me laugh and make me cry. This song will always be able to make me cry.
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Komentáře • 167

  • @GeorgePossley
    @GeorgePossley Před 4 lety +4

    Just a "perfect" performance of this classic. RIP John.

  • @psychedelicbee5039
    @psychedelicbee5039 Před 4 lety +2

    This is an amazing cover. Thank you.
    RIP John Prine

  • @MrJackchap
    @MrJackchap Před 7 lety +6

    "Joe is somewhere on the road"....classic John Prine,thanks for posting,loved it!

  • @theviperpit
    @theviperpit Před 16 lety +2

    I was born in '73 and have literally listened to Prine since the day I was born, thanks to my Dad. I was lullabyed to sleep with Prine and Dylan as a kid, and the music has stuck with me as a favorite all my life. I've probably see JP in concert 20 times, and I never get tired of hearing the same songs from 35 years ago!
    I've also heard a lot of covers, and just wanted to let you know that you do some really excellent ones.
    Kudos for the skill and great taste in music!

  • @DennisAnthonis
    @DennisAnthonis Před 4 lety +9

    I always appreciate it when CZcams creators who accompany themselves with a guitar show both hands, especially the fretting hand. You pretty much play this exactly like Mr, Prine. I only discovered you today; looking forward to perusing your channel. Cheers Jordan. Subbed you. 👍

    • @roykie007
      @roykie007 Před 4 lety +2

      Agreed Dennis, this is beautifully done

  • @danielmeyer1208
    @danielmeyer1208 Před 9 lety +8

    And you in turn sir are helping me learn this beautiful song. Thank you for sharing my friend.

  • @Earthwormvid
    @Earthwormvid Před 13 lety

    Nice job, sir. Thanks for sharing your talent. John Prine is a national treasure. Someone once said, "Bob Dylan is Bob Dylan. He's from another planet. John Prine is one of us."

  • @Thorny2
    @Thorny2 Před 17 lety

    Its about time someone plays this with the right chords. I always see people playing this G C D instead of G A2 D. The best cover of this song on CZcams without a doubt.

  • @JohnCater505
    @JohnCater505 Před 15 lety +4

    Damn Jordon, that was beautiful. This is one of my all-time Prine favorites as well and you play it beautifully.

  • @deepseabob1
    @deepseabob1 Před 15 lety +1

    Very nice! I caught myself singing along, I was entertained, and I too love John Prine, this one is one of my favorites. Thank You!

  • @ttwillow9073
    @ttwillow9073 Před 6 lety +5

    Your guitar playing is so nice, such pretty chords, I'd be playing this everyday, if it were me :) just saying. Very meditative. Willow Flower.

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 17 lety +3

    Wow. Thanks so much to everyone for the kind words! And many thanks to strat2caster for thinking enough of my video to recommend it to others. Reading all of these nice comments has given me a big *legal* smile!!!

  • @99redhairyplants
    @99redhairyplants Před 13 lety

    This is genuine - I feel it - in the form of chillbumps running down both arms. Best John Prine coiver I've heard on the CZcams, bar none.

  • @LtcGuitarMan
    @LtcGuitarMan Před 13 lety

    Simply marvelous Jordan...This is the song that made me learn to play. My roommate was tired of me requesting it at every party and get-together. Taught me to fingerpick. I now...after 30 years do the song for him. Your version is just pure original JP. I marvel at how he has adapted and changed...but this one can never be bettered. Thank you for keeping old JP around...

  • @dalenelson6232
    @dalenelson6232 Před 4 lety

    What an excellent rendition of a John Prine classic.... I'm glad that you have not wasted your fine talent on anything less than... I enjoy listening to your version very much.... And I'm listening from salter path North Carolina

  • @RoigRivera
    @RoigRivera Před 16 lety

    I never hear this song, but I think is beautiful in all aspects, including the words, finger picking and voice. 5 well deserved stars.

  • @donchristianmusic9353
    @donchristianmusic9353 Před 4 lety +1

    Very well done, even your pronunciation on key words was spot on.

  • @cefdad
    @cefdad Před 16 lety

    That is really good. I love that you took the time to pick the whole song and not shorten it. Most times when I play it all the way through I feel the listeners getting ancy. Playing it complete is true to the beauty of one of the best songs ever written. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful guitar, by the way. Pure.

  • @GeorgePossley
    @GeorgePossley Před 14 lety +1

    Very nice! This is one of my favorite Prine songs and you have a great voice for the song. Your finger picking is very much like I recall the Prine recording too. Thanks for a great performance!

  • @jessethrift3343
    @jessethrift3343 Před 10 lety +3

    good job!! from a true Prine fan. Thanks for posting.

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 16 lety

    Many thanks, Brian. This song deserves to be played all the way thru or not at all- so keep doing it that way yourself. I've experienced the same reaction sometimes at parties (it's not a real uplifting party song after all,) but even then I've also realized that there was always at least one or two people listening intently, even if I didn't notice it while I was playing.
    Please consider uploading your rendition to CZcams- I promise to listen intently all the way through!

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 16 lety

    Thank you very much! John Prine concerts are a whole lot of fun, aren't they? First time I saw him live was about 1974, and most recently about a year ago. I hope he never stops touring.

  • @anthonyburdett4628
    @anthonyburdett4628 Před 2 lety

    WOW. You nailed it. The finger picking is great. The voice is spot on.

  • @pigseye2
    @pigseye2 Před 14 lety

    Beautiful, just beautiful
    Thanks for sharing your talent.

  • @rkorenek
    @rkorenek Před 16 lety

    Doh! You've already given not one but two lessons! The second lesson is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much. Your covers of Prine bring me joy! If I have any more questions I will ask. Thanks again!

  • @Riskman77
    @Riskman77 Před 12 lety

    Very well done! John Prine is my favorite to play.

  • @tutchimin
    @tutchimin Před 16 lety

    Great job. I'm trying to learn to play at the age of 48, your work is a great inspiration. Thank you..

  • @guitard4
    @guitard4 Před 15 lety

    Great Job!!! I've been a Prine fan for a while and it's good to see someone playing his tunes and doing such a great job as well!
    I picked up a few pointers so Thanks!

  • @Musk
    @Musk Před 16 lety

    Man, that was fabulous....really fabulous!

  • @6962101
    @6962101 Před 16 lety

    great job Jordan. Best cover of this song i've heard. I saw John Prine in concert a couple of years ago. You do him proud.

  • @Ottawarocket
    @Ottawarocket Před 17 lety

    Love this John Prine song. your cover is awesome
    Rob

  • @Sandguy99
    @Sandguy99 Před 13 lety

    Oh, this takes me waaaay back! Great job!

  • @jasper_north
    @jasper_north Před 5 lety +1

    Realy good man...I also play all his songs. Recently.

  • @vindicari
    @vindicari Před 16 lety

    superb many thanks your timing and intonation are perfect

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 16 lety

    Thanks! If John was off to the side somewhere, I'd buy him a few beers but never play a Prine song in front of him.

  • @LEC1953
    @LEC1953 Před 11 lety +1

    I began to learn to play this song when I was 23. Now that I am 60, I am much closer to being that old man with hollow ancient eyes, it has began to mean something. I am sure it will you too.

  • @noahat
    @noahat Před 16 lety

    Man...... That brings a tear to my eye. One of my favorite songs and you did it perfectly. Brings back some fond memories for this 25 year old man from Mississippi. All I can say is... Thanks.

  • @MrsAtomicUs5000
    @MrsAtomicUs5000 Před 17 lety

    Beautiful... Five stars...

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 15 lety

    Many thanks, Sir. I just listened to your "Katie's Song" and it blew me away.

  • @limestonefolkie
    @limestonefolkie Před 15 lety

    a superb cover of a really great song. beautiful. good job!!

  • @Ottawarocket
    @Ottawarocket Před 17 lety

    I forgot to mention that your fingerstyle guitar playing, is just great here..love this song
    Rob

  • @RedKruzer
    @RedKruzer Před 15 lety

    This is a wonderful cover of a wonderful song.
    Your supplemental information reveals much positive information about you, a sensitive compassionate understanding musician. I could hardly compliment some one more.

  • @28drafting
    @28drafting Před 4 lety +1

    Great cover!!!

  • @skydogclub
    @skydogclub Před 17 lety

    dude this is as good as it gets, vocally and musically very Prinesque! Bravo ! *****

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 14 lety

    @Helgerty Excellent! There can never be too many people playing Prine songs!

  • @wandarossiter
    @wandarossiter Před 16 lety

    Beautiful! Gonna go check out more of your stuff. Thanks for sharing.

  • @gmor616
    @gmor616 Před 12 lety

    Great job, you got the finger picking down, and great voice. Big John Prine fan here

  • @jonanjello
    @jonanjello Před 14 lety

    Heckagood. Thanks for performing and sharing.

  • @TheLastNail
    @TheLastNail Před 16 lety

    Great job. This was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Nice playing and singing. Nice guitar too.

  • @michaelizatt5280
    @michaelizatt5280 Před 4 lety

    I really enjoy your videos. Please keep posting!

  • @RedKruzer
    @RedKruzer Před 16 lety

    Hello in there,
    Great job.
    Great choice.
    Love your stuff.

  • @LiteGauge
    @LiteGauge Před 15 lety

    Beautifully played and sung!

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 17 lety

    Hello Out There!
    Thanks yet again to everyone for your kind comments about my video- I do read them all, and try to have a look at all of your videos also. You are all a fine and friendly and very talented bunch of people!!!

  • @silentfrwy
    @silentfrwy Před 17 lety

    loved it...great song

  • @downeasterca
    @downeasterca Před 15 lety

    Excellent job man, sounds great and a lovely guitar as well 5 stars!!

  • @pwarkentin2pc
    @pwarkentin2pc Před 17 lety

    Beautifully done! Thank you.

  • @phspalace1021
    @phspalace1021 Před 6 lety

    I love this song, and your cover. Thanks for this lovely tune.

  • @BillClarke
    @BillClarke Před 14 lety

    great job, on a great song.....thanks for posting...

  • @sharonmackie4264
    @sharonmackie4264 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful

  • @garyjburch
    @garyjburch Před 11 lety

    So very glad I found your stuff! I'm really pumped now to seriously work on my Travis style. Best on the Tube!

  • @jimharmon8653
    @jimharmon8653 Před 6 lety

    Well done sir, beautiful rendition of my favorite John Prine song.

  • @SteveEsChannel
    @SteveEsChannel Před 13 lety

    Nice job! From a long time JP fan. You inspired me to learn this one.

  • @uchi.
    @uchi. Před 3 lety

    I miss this guy :(

  • @cefdad
    @cefdad Před 4 lety +1

    Still the best - I hope you are well.

  • @folgerscoffeeisgreat
    @folgerscoffeeisgreat Před 13 lety

    I think if sublime has one correct usage, it's in describing this song. Magnificent work.

  • @actont
    @actont Před 16 lety

    Beautiful job..awesome

  • @jeffkahl
    @jeffkahl Před 17 lety

    right on man! gorgeous version!

  • @BradCampbell63
    @BradCampbell63 Před 17 lety

    They still play this somg on the REZ radio up here...great job... :)

  • @drtschulz
    @drtschulz Před 16 lety

    Love your finger picking. Think of me as the 2nd one being happy at the fire place.

  • @TylerGallion
    @TylerGallion Před 14 lety

    Hot damn, that is one sweet guitar you got there, sir!

  • @jeferstrings
    @jeferstrings Před 15 lety

    real real nice!!

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 16 lety

    Thanks, hickeye! I love this song.

  • @ruotze
    @ruotze Před 17 lety

    I know that guitar feels soooooooooo good in your hands!!

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 16 lety

    Gracias! It is indeed a beautiful song- a long-time favorite of mine.

  • @nashvillefan
    @nashvillefan Před 17 lety

    Very Ver Cool!!!!!! NICE WORK!!!

  • @uncledave10
    @uncledave10 Před 17 lety

    Very nice heartfelt song , thanks for sending Strat 5/5 :o) Good work Man

  • @vandy
    @vandy Před 16 lety

    Well done! Thanks.

  • @Kevindad123
    @Kevindad123 Před 16 lety

    This is great my friend

  • @Earthstudy
    @Earthstudy Před 16 lety

    Excellent

  • @leebeau2
    @leebeau2 Před 16 lety

    Great cover, better guitar than old John himself!Love the way you hammer on the Am7 and D7 chords - I keep trying but I can't do it and keep the same pattern going! I'm 67 and just picked up my old Martin 0-15 that I haven't touched in years. Never could play worth a damn but I decided to give it another go. Leevester

  • @stratofz56
    @stratofz56 Před 6 lety +1

    great job on the fingerpicking too.

  • @jonasjar
    @jonasjar Před 11 lety

    Very good playing!

  • @sanite1
    @sanite1 Před 16 lety

    Good job!!!!!!!! I liked it!

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 14 lety

    @wgcbww Thanks for watching, and for the kind words!

  • @BlinDman72
    @BlinDman72 Před 17 lety

    Very nicely done! Beutifully played, and a great job on the vox:) Have 5 stars, and thanks to strat for sending me over!

  • @GilsMusic
    @GilsMusic Před 17 lety

    EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! One of my favorites too and I just uploaded my cover which I play in a differnet key. 5 stars aint enough for this beautiful rendition.

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 15 lety

    Hello in There and Sam Stone are two solidly-sad songs, but they strangely make me feel happy when I sing them. It's hard to explain.

  • @Sparklytank
    @Sparklytank Před 9 lety

    Very nice!

  • @GiffordWatkins
    @GiffordWatkins Před 16 lety

    Great job man... lovely picking style.

  • @clearvu1
    @clearvu1 Před 15 lety

    You play this very well! I have your "finger picking" video as a favorite in order to learn how to finger pick the tune. As for now, I just play it with a pick. I've added a video response as what I managed to do today as what I learned from your video. Thanks.

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 15 lety

    Hey, thanks John!

  • @JoeMarkleymusic
    @JoeMarkleymusic Před 10 lety

    Excellent!!!

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 15 lety

    Many thanks, Daryl!

  • @Takelot64
    @Takelot64 Před 14 lety

    I like it!

  • @jonasjar
    @jonasjar Před 11 lety

    Really excellent, I like those double beats on the same bass string, not sure if that's how he does it but it sure sounds right!

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 16 lety

    Thank you. I'm glad you liked it!

  • @BunkerBroadcasting
    @BunkerBroadcasting Před 2 lety

    Nice work!

  • @roymurrayanderson7573
    @roymurrayanderson7573 Před 4 lety

    Well done.

  • @stratofz56
    @stratofz56 Před 6 lety

    terrific job!

  • @jordanthecat
    @jordanthecat  Před 16 lety

    You'll get it- I'm a simple guitar guy and if I can do it, anyone can. Happy picking!