I’m from Nashville, Music City, The Home of Country Music they say….this is the real deal , straight from the heart, technically brilliant and written by the master Mr. John Edward Prine. Modern “country music “ can pound sand.
Now this is real country music. No artificial flavor or fillers. It's 100% pure. Great harmonies! Reminiscent of the Louvin Brothers. Jim & Jessie are a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for posting.
Just had to look for this and listen to it after learning Jesse just passed away. What a talent! He had an incredible voice and invented his own style of playing the mandolin. RIP
I had the pleasure of seeing these guys in Mississippi and Georgia. What a great show they always put on. In my opinion they have the best harmonies of any bluegrass group. Thanks for the post
I'm going deep down the rabbit hole with Jim and Jesse. I came for the Louvin Bros. cover "I Wish You Knew" and now I found this terrific Prine cover. I've been listening to John's version everyday for the past two weeks to sing along to, just to have a good campfire song, so it's really fun to find such a good cover by an amazingly talented duo.
I love Jim and Jesse and I'm glad they recorded this tune. I have to admit though, my favorite version is by the writer John Prine. That said, I am a total traditional bluegrass fan and listen to little else!
Legends of Bluegrrass. I had the privilege of seeing Jim & Jessie in person several times. True Professionals and gentleman. Another of the greats gone forever,sad 😞 RIP 🙏🙏
Excellent rendition. Jesse still goes on the road with this. I've not heard anybody sing harmony with him as well as his brother Jim - (who died in 2002). There's something about brother + brother singing together that so often produces a sound that is beautiful & haunting at the same time (same DNA ~ vocal chords, etc). Thank you!
one of the best songs ever, the best part of this music is the songs were about real events and the times people had to live, so much better than the s*** on the radio today!
Heard this on Swedish national radio back in the 70's, recorded it on cassette. The song stuck in my head but I never knew who performed it. Thanks to the net I know it was these fine gentlemen :-D And this is a John Prine song. The guy that wrote the heartbreaking "Louise". Wow!
And it’s true... Paradise, KY was a real place. In concert John Prine had a backdrop of a photo of the original post office. Coal is still a big part of Muhlenberg County.
A great cover of John Prine's classic song, also covered by such stars as Johnny Cash and Tom T Hall, but Jim and Jesse's version is the best IMHO. With Jesse's patented cross-picking mandolin and Jim's amazing high tenor, it sounds as if Prine wrote it for them.
Please credit John Prine, who wrote this for his father. Can't recall anyone doing harmony on this; J&J do it wonderfully. Brothers do have the best harmony, and J&J prove that. Heard them do it on a 4-part cassette tape of bluegrass compilation from early 1990s; still love it (and still have those tapes.).
The first time I heard this song was the day Tom Dooley left Waky Radio for the last time. I've never heard anyone who even comes close to Tom's version. I've looked for his recording without success. Can anyone help? I cared deeply for him while he was at Waky and was sorrowed by his death.......... Jack
Amen! That key change really bowls me over. Hard to say why; normally, modulation seems like a cop-out to me, a cheap way of adding variety when the songwriter doesn't actually have any other ideas...
Hey Chris! Is that you on Mando?wow didn’t Bobby Thompson used to play banjo with them? ? So, you hit the big time and WOW! I’m blown away but I should expect that from you old friend and fellow Tc Cowboy!! if I could still play banjo I’d ask you for a job with the world famous mAD DOG yea ya yeah?!
We lost Jessie today. Back with his brother again. Will miss him on the Opry.
I’m from Nashville, Music City, The Home of Country Music they say….this is the real deal , straight from the heart, technically brilliant and written by the master Mr. John Edward Prine. Modern “country music “ can pound sand.
That ODE sounds so sweet. Smooth warm tone.
John Prine-author of this song-R.I.P.
love
Jesse is still alive at age 92. He is still involved in music as of 2022
Now this is real country music. No artificial flavor or fillers. It's 100% pure. Great harmonies! Reminiscent of the Louvin Brothers. Jim & Jessie are a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for posting.
this is the best song i ever heard.
Rest in peace, John Prine. 💔
I went to see Lester a month before he passed. He performed sitting on a stool. Still anazing
A great song sung by a great duo, written from the heart by one of the most under rated song writer/singers of our time the great John Prine.
I totally agree!
Amen. I challenge anyone to check out all the great songs John Prine wrote. He will touch your heart
@@marvf78 Boy I'll say.
Just had to look for this and listen to it after learning Jesse just passed away. What a talent! He had an incredible voice and invented his own style of playing the mandolin. RIP
Great rendition of this Prine classic. That modulation in the final chorus is a great addition.
We hebben een concert van hen meegemaakt , in Nederland .Voor ons het allerbeste concert .
I had the pleasure of seeing these guys in Mississippi and Georgia. What a great show they always put on. In my opinion they have the best harmonies of any bluegrass group. Thanks for the post
R.I.P. Jesse, you were one of the greatest.
I'm 40 now, but I can remember being a kid and seeing them perform live at the Georgia mountain fair, they were amazing.
I'm going deep down the rabbit hole with Jim and Jesse. I came for the Louvin Bros. cover "I Wish You Knew" and now I found this terrific Prine cover. I've been listening to John's version everyday for the past two weeks to sing along to, just to have a good campfire song, so it's really fun to find such a good cover by an amazingly talented duo.
Jim and Jesse do this song justice. Well done. R I P John Prine.
Still the only ones I've ever heard do the key change. I've always loved their version the most.
I usually like the author's performance of their song the best. I love John Prine. I have a hunch that he loved this cover as much as I do.
Saw John at the Boathouse in the 80's when I was homeported in the Navy nearby on Norfolk
I'd been a fan for years.
I love Jim and Jesse and I'm glad they recorded this tune. I have to admit though, my favorite version is by the writer John Prine. That said, I am a total traditional bluegrass fan and listen to little else!
this is the way the song needed to be sung....
Awesome! Great harmonies....Very well Done!
Legends of Bluegrrass. I had the privilege of seeing Jim & Jessie in person several times. True Professionals and gentleman. Another of the greats gone forever,sad 😞 RIP 🙏🙏
Excellent rendition. Jesse still goes on the road with this. I've not heard anybody sing harmony with him as well as his brother Jim - (who died in 2002). There's something about brother + brother singing together that so often produces a sound that is beautiful & haunting at the same time (same DNA ~ vocal chords, etc). Thank you!
Never thought of that way, but you are right. Osborne brothers are another perfect example.
Louvin brothers take that trophy of harmonizing, but Jim and Jesse are a close second.
@@ANPennsylvania stanley bros too
@@colinlamont5040 another good Example
Charlie was still great without him but I wish Ira hadn't died so soon. Together they were sublime.
WOW WHAT HARMONIES-THE PICKIN IS SO VERY GOODE!
Great rendition of a wonderful song! Real country music as echobilly noted. I love the harmony, and watching Jim sing is priceless.
Great song, with two of the best singing it. Love, Jim and Jesse!
Simply wonderful
one of the best songs ever, the best part of this music is the songs were about real events and the times people had to live, so much better than the s*** on the radio today!
gotta love this ole music
Jim & Jesse do a classic take on a great song - hopefully everyone hears the message of the song
Thanks for posting all the greatJim& Jesse tunes. -RD
Awesome man I love these guys. I was a kid when this was recorded. Thank you for alllowing me to get to see this wonderful Music
Travis
they song is so wonderful. gives me goose bumps. thanks for posting.
I love how happy they look singing this great music.
There's nothing better than hearing this live as I was able to ca. 1979 in Warwick, RI when they had Allen Shelton and Mike Scott playing in the band.
Memories of my family's sunday pickin m sangin in the 70's. Previous cherished memories.
very touching
Heard this on Swedish national radio back in the 70's, recorded it on cassette. The song stuck in my head but I never knew who performed it. Thanks to the net I know it was these fine gentlemen :-D And this is a John Prine song. The guy that wrote the heartbreaking "Louise". Wow!
Jim & J esse are just the best thanks for posting this great music ..
Love that song reminds me back when life was great
Went to the Paradise steam plant back in the the early '70's. Also went through the strip mines near there. Was a long ways from Paradise, believe me.
Thanks for sharing.
I read today, John Prine, composer of this song, has contracted Covid 19 and is in bad condition. I hope he pulls thru.
He died, so sad.
My god I miss these guys.
Bluegrass Heaven ❤❤❤wooooooo Johnny From Alabama wooooooo
Love this
thanks for posting, beuatiful
This song has become very popular in “Americana” lately and this is best version ever recorded by any artist in my opinion.
This is the saddest song I've ever heard. :-(
Bill Parker check out pinball machine by Lonnie irving
Have you ever heard the song, Last Lonely Eagle, kind of sad I guess
And it’s true... Paradise, KY was a real place. In concert John Prine had a backdrop of a photo of the original post office. Coal is still a big part of Muhlenberg County.
TVA is the only thing there now.
This is the version for me!
Wow ! Thanks so much been wanting to hear this for a long while !
they are my great great uncles my mom would get to go back stage at concerts and my mom got to spend the night with them sometimes.
by the way this is Aralyn Lewis
RIP BOYS
I heard that they were going to move Adrians Prison to Central City and build a park around it. Great job on this song.
My Mom loved that tune 🌻
Great composition by John Prine.
So Good...
Excellent!
cool
great video
Good rendition of this John Prine classic.
I'm a huge John Prine fan but I must admit Jim&Jesse do an amazing job on the vocals... far better than Johnny Cash!
Yeah Johnny's voice was just too low for some songs.
John Prine and Jesse McReynolds sang this as a duet. It's also a great version.
excavatoree Would love to hear that!
I'd love to hear that too. Going to try to find it.
I have read that copperheads give off the smell of cucumbers. I think that what John was referring to in the line of this song.
Gotta go back and listen again.
I also prefer the Prine version, but this is pretty good....am also a bluegrass fanatic
Chuck
A great cover of John Prine's classic song, also covered by such stars as Johnny Cash and Tom T Hall, but Jim and Jesse's version is the best IMHO. With Jesse's patented cross-picking mandolin and Jim's amazing high tenor, it sounds as if Prine wrote it for them.
Missing John Prine. 04/07/2020
Please credit John Prine, who wrote this for his father. Can't recall anyone doing harmony on this; J&J do it wonderfully. Brothers do have the best harmony, and J&J prove that. Heard them do it on a 4-part cassette tape of bluegrass compilation from early 1990s; still love it (and still have those tapes.).
My grandfather worked for Peabody coal company
RIP John Prine- ❤️
Their voices together are OVERPOWERED if you get what I mean..
The first time I heard this song was the day Tom Dooley left Waky Radio for the last time. I've never heard anyone who even comes close to Tom's version. I've looked for his recording without success. Can anyone help? I cared deeply for him while he was at Waky and was sorrowed by his death.......... Jack
Only the Everley Brothers have done a version this good.
Now jesse is gone to paradise.
He passed today, April 7.
terrulian G-d rest his soul. I hope his music lives on.
damn that guy got a high voice
Thinking of you a lot here lately, Alma.
Beautiful. Has Jesse really passed.
This was written and originally sung by John Prine. This is a great version though.
I thought Steve Goodman wrote it?
No, it's Prine. The Everlys did a fantastic version on their Pass The Chicken and Listen album
I have a recording of Tom T Hall doing this great song ....a longer version than this ...it's very good.
Also by The Everly Bros.
The Country Gentlemen also have a great version...
2019 ya
@buchananstreet Is that all?The Everly's wouldn't even be allowed to carry Jim & Jesse's suitcases in these hills!
Jim put put a CD that has John Prine Was Singing it solo
They leave off the final verse, which is a great misjustice to the original song.
Amen! That key change really bowls me over. Hard to say why; normally, modulation seems like a cop-out to me, a cheap way of adding variety when the songwriter doesn't actually have any other ideas...
uzbradistan I agree with all you said. The modulation here really does add something; it's truly moving.
Hey Chris! Is that you on Mando?wow didn’t Bobby Thompson used to play banjo with them?
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So, you hit the big time and WOW! I’m blown away but I should expect that from you old friend and fellow Tc Cowboy!! if
I could still play banjo I’d ask you for a job with the world famous mAD DOG yea ya yeah?!
Yessir, some 'progress'.
John Prine wrote this.
This sounds like The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot
Did Jim and Jesse have their own tv show? Is that where this from
That version from 1976, i mean
Is that song available on an album? Cannot find it anywhere...
I'm sorry! Of course John Prine did not write "Louise", it was Paul Siebel. And Bonnie Raitt did THE version, in my mind.
Great version, but let's give John Prine the credit he deserves.
and they put down the BeeGees for their falsetto!
No falsetto. That's Jim's natural voice!
John Prine song it ain't country it's bluegrass