John Prine - Hello In There

"Hello in there" is from John Prine's debut album, "John Prine" (1971)

Old age and loneliness, written about an old couple, is a theme relatively unexplored by songwriters (with the notable exception of Jacques Brel, "Les Vieux".) What's amazing is how it rings so true despite being written by a 25-year old.

This really is a deeply sad and human song. Not just that people work hard their whole lives and then can't even expect acknowledgement of their existence once their greatest accomplishments are behind them, but that time numbs us to life. Even a cut as deep as losing a son eventually is just worn away by the tides of time.

John Prine cuts to the soul of humanity like no other.

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• John Prine
• hello in there
• aging
• loneliness
• elderly
• old age

[lastrada52]

You just had to know back in '71 -- if you were there -- that after hearing a song like this on John Prine's debut - this man was here to stay. One of the best singer/songwriters I ever heard. It gives me pride to know my generation had its Cole Porter & Gershwin. Dylan's great but this kind of song could only be a John Prine song. Even Dylan knows it. By the way, this video Adamfulgence -- would make Prine proud. John -- is not now on ANY major label. Maybe that's good.

[Adamfulgence]

@lastrada52 I'm really touched by your comment. Thank you....

[MekenzieF]

My English teacher played guitar and sang this today so we could interpret the lyrics...I defiantly just downloaded this, great song.

[Adamfulgence]

@MekenzieF I'm impressed with your English teacher!! Glad you like the song! :-))

[Samjeno]

I feel so angry with myself for crying to myself every time I hear this.What a twat I feel. do I need counselling?

[Adamfulgence]

@Samjeno When you make the appointment, make it for two! But, if we can cry, we may not need it. :-))

[lastrada52]

@radicalmattitude1 - If you don't like Bob radicalmattitude1 -- don't listen to him. Don't buy him. World is a big place man -- lots of music & artists I can't stand too. But I just ignore them. But you know -- you can't deny Dylan hasn't written tons of songs that have been covered by many different artists from different musical backgrounds, cultures & whatever. That was my point. I do agree with you -- John Prine all the way. (He's been doing that for years).

[radicalmattitude1]

@lastrada52 YA fuck Bob Dylan! John Prine all the way man!

[paz10001]

Que maravilla descubrir a este hombre y esta preciosidad de canción, ya lo he visto dos veces y las que me quedan : ))

[hugecashfan]

@Samjeno You are very welcome.God bless

[cyborant]

How many times have i watched this video. I'm watching it now.

[Samjeno]

@hugecashfan Thank you for your quiet inspiration , my friend. Now its fine to cry and my wife and two little ones always say "thats ok daddy" and give me a hug.

[song4night]

one of the greatest songs I have ever heard.so glad I discovered John Prine today

[mrhempoilsoldier]

great vision

they have seen some stuff most of us read about

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