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I was wondering if anyone else here has heard John Prine’s album, In Spite Of Ourselves (link). I’ve had it for a few months now, but just listened to it again today & I recommend it highly. It is a collection of country duets with various female vocalists, including Lu on Wedding Bells / Let’s Turn Back The Years (a song co-written by Hank Williams that is wonderful). Other guest vocalists include Iris DeMent, Trisha Yearwood, Connie Smith, Fiona Prine, Melba Montgomery, Emmylou Harris, Delores Keane & Patty Loveless. In addition to the duet with Lu, this album is worth having if for no other reason than the title track (sung w/ Iris DeMent) – the only song in the set that Prine wrote & one that has to be heard to be believed (in fact, you can hear it here).
Anyway, very, very good stuff, IMHO, and something I wanted to point out to others here who might be interested.
Tom
P.S. I just found this “clip” (not a video of a live performance, unfortunately) of John & Lu’s duet here on YouTube.
I listened to the YouTube link you provided. Thanks, tnt, for posting. Lu’s voice is incredible and beautiful on this song.
It all comes full circle for me with Lu and JM. I consider Lu to be in my top 5 artists I love and admire along with, of course, JM and also Amos Lee. John Prine is one of Amos’s major influences ( I believe he opened some shows for JP in the beginning of his musical journey) and JM admires and I am sure lists Prine as an influence as well. They worked together in 1991 on JM’s first directorial and acting debut “Falling From Grace.” Prine had a role in the movie as well. It is not on my list for recommended viewing. In my opinion, JM should just stick to the music and painting. 😯 A FFG soundtrack was released, with John Prine’s “All My Best” included, which, all in all, is far better than the film.
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