Mexican Home - John Prine cover

[MeagerLivinMusic1]

This is great picking right here... Thank you so much for sharing. GREAT!

[khauth]

I'm sorry to ask, but could you please give a slow and close up version of the cords. I would love to play this.

[folkguitarguy]

absolutely beautiful

[BitHprod]

Awesome! If I could play like that I'd be the next JP! ;)

[kohjahk]

Very nice.. I love this song.

[elrampo]

You can most definitely tell he's one of your picking influences, Sounds great. Excellent pickin. I've been working picking through the breaks on this one and you drilled it.

[jordanthecat]

@elrampo More like I managed my way through it. My version is "in the spirit of" the original, that's all. Don't try to get it too exact- it will only distract you.

[wahoogully]

I really dug the way you brought out the harmony lines on the guitar. Lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[straightwhiteguy]

.... beautiful, sir.... still.......

[byrneltd]

Very nice. this is my favorite version and also dead on. I have been trying to learn this one but can only find tab that is way off. Can you please show me the tab or a video lesson on this song.

[nickpa1]

to get you going it's something like G, G/C (3x2010), G, C, G, D7/f# (200210) w/capo 3rd fret...

[lovacoustic]

This is one of my favorite Prine tunes. The version I have is of him at a bar or coffee shop. You can hear bottles clanking in the background. Awesome!

[rwood1682]

Love the song, and love your version - just outstanding. Do you have it available on mp3 by chance? ("Rig the Jig" does a Celtic-flavored cover of MH that is well worth checking out too BTW).

[charlyhorse2002]

nice version great fingering style

[jordanthecat]

I've just listened to your version, which is absolutely superb.

[pathtoyhwh]

Totally my style!! Wow, just beautiful.

[mark9780]

Wonderful song and great cover,as usual,i am learning to pick via great videos like yours,THANKS!Mark in Cornwall

[jordanthecat]

Keep practicing, and let us all know when you start uploading your songs!

[straightwhiteguy]

.... you're by chance from Savannah, are you?..... I had a friend who died a while back who was a huge Prine fan...... and you sound a lot like he did.... perhaps you're a cousin?....

[jordanthecat]

My sincere condolences to you for the loss of your friend, Eric.

I've never visited Georgia.

I hope that listening to John Prine songs evokes happy memories for you.

[carlaude]

nice one ,iveonly just started putting john prine covers on you tube myself .i have been looking at your site for a while and heard quite a few songs you play ive never heard before.keep em coming .5*

[straightwhiteguy]

... they most certainly do... and thank you for your kind words..... actually, the very first video that I posted for youtube was of his brother covering a John Prine song at his wake..... feel free to check it out, if you wish......

[roblufc60]

nice just one word for it = NICE.

[jordanthecat]

And I thank YOU for the nice comment!

[tryingtoplay90]

Great song and great rendition.

[jordanthecat]

John Prine can make three chord songs sound quite pretty, can't he?

[dannooozy]

what are the chords that you are using on this?

[jordanthecat]

G, C and D7. I'm fingering the D7 as: 2xx21x (relative to the capo.) I think Prine just plays that chord holding down a regular D7 but with his thumb on the 2nd fret of the low E string. Instead, I've got my middle finger holding that fret- ring finger 2nd fret on G string and forefinger on 1st fret G string.

It's just the fingering I learned it with and it kinda looks like a B7 in this vid- is that the bit that prompted your question?

[straightwhiteguy]

... you do a GREAT job...... I love that song...

[jordanthecat]

Thank you kindly, Eric!

[jordanthecat]

Thanks for the kind words- that's nice of you to say. It's just that being self-deprecating is one of the things I'm actually really good at.

[oldnrone]

Really good version. Somebody commented on your singing....good enough if you ask me. Having angelpipes ain't nearly as important as the ability to transfer that special tone in the song... Clearly a fiver*****

[jordanthecat]

Thanks! And I think you're right- Celine Dion has "angelpipes" but there's something sanitized and soul-less about her singing, to my ears anyway. Give me craggy-voiced Prine any day.

[firefighter774]

wow...you did an awsome job...you play guitar very good, and your voice is very good as well. great job man........keep playin

[mactheknife3453]

Thanks my friend for the great music and don't think for one second that we give a crap what Paula Abdul would do.

[paddleranger]

Excuse me, but has anyone ever hear John Prine's voice. Many years ago when Prine's voice was better than it is now his voice was described as a virtual gravel pit. True talent always surfaces as in Prine's case. This guy is awesome and the finger picking is outstanding.

[st8fan44]

not the best singer but your amazing at guitar

[jordanthecat]

Thanks, and you're right- even Paula Abdul would boo me off the stage once I started singing.

[willalaska]

Excellent work! John was in Anchorage last night and blew us away. It is a happy occasion and also sad. This song always makes me choke up... I suppose it means a lot to all of us who have lost their Dad. Peace to all hearts.

[freightdog140]

Outstanding job there bud. My buddies and I play a lot of John's songs. You'd fit in just right back in our town. Glad you posted this to be found and heard by those of us that have listened to Mr. Prine's music for a good while and for those to discover that are looking for or just stumble upon it.

Thanks...

[jordanthecat]

Thanks, freightdog! I've always been on the lookout for a town where I can fit in just right. Please consider posting some Prine tunes performed by you and your buddies!

[roblufc60]

nice rendition mate, you can certantley knock a tune out, keep up the good work and im sure someone will buy your recordings.

[jordanthecat]

Thanks for the very kind words, but I'd prefer steering people towards Prine's CDs and DVDs; he is the real thing- accept no substitutes!

[mstplumber]

Wow, I've been trying to figure out how to finger pick like John for about 25 years now (I guess I learn slowly sometimes) and you have just opened up a whole new playing style to me. Thanks so much for the videos.

[jordanthecat]

I learn real slowly myself also!

[71oTTo]

a lot of heavy lyrics in one little song, one of my favorites. Awesome job BTW.

another pretty little song to try is, Trouble- Cat Stevens

[jordanthecat]

I know and love a lot of Cat Stevens songs, but I don't know that one- I will investigate.

[mart0593]

you wouldn't happen to have the tab for this song?? great stuff. have you heard deer ticks version?

[jordanthecat]

Sorry but I don't have any tab- worked the pattern out by ear, but it's really just G C and D7. D7 played as: 200210, with a hammer-on on that B string. When playing G and C, the little finger makes occasional special guest appearances on the third fret of the B string during the intro and interludes.  The rest of the pattern is simple alternating thumb. Hope that helps!

[lugoflprange]

yeah this song is absolutely unreal just played it at a coffee shop people love it. absolutely unreal especially that seconid and third verse. im from nashville saw john at walgreens no more thana three weeks ago. what g.. makes me feel warm inside to know other people respect this music as much as i do... awesome man im glad you like it

[jordanthecat]

Next time you see John, tell him I said hi, thanks for the music, and thanks for teaching me to play guitar.

[straightwhiteguy]

..... excellent.... thank you!....

[jordanthecat]

Thanks very much, Eric!

[identitytraveler]

great job man

[illnsane]

this is amazing, love your versions, jp is one of the best artists out there and you really show that

[jordanthecat]

Thanks for the kind words, and I agree with your comments about John Prine.

[IcedMaiden]

I've seen all your JP covers and you are the best out there by far. Your fingerpicking is amazing and your vocals convey the emotions of each song beautifully. If you're not sure what to cover next may I suggest One Red Rose, Blue Umbrella or 6 O'Clock News??

[jordanthecat]

Excellent suggestions- those are great songs that I have played in the past but then lost track of. Perhaps I should re-acquaint myself with those classics...

[jordanthecat]

Thanks! I never noticed this song in its original form, but I immediately loved it when I heard the live acoustic version.

[mercury1326]

Ignoring the capo, that chord is 2 - 0 2 0 - and 2 - 0 2 1 - on the E a d g b e strings. (- means don't play the a or high e string) Beautiful song.

[straightwhiteguy]

... one of my favorite songs.... thank you for this excellent cover....

[DianeW2]

excellent guitar work, what the hell is that chord after the G-C progression?

[scrabblerone]

I love you.... I can sing with you here

[toonlad]

You are really talented and do this song great justice!

Keep up the good work (y), it is refreshing to see someone like you on youtube and I genuinely mean that!