My wife of 30+ yrs. is struggling with late stage Alzheimer's and gets very sad at times. This song puts a big smile on her face every time we sing along with it. As impaired as she is she still gets most of the words right. I've got her in home care with me and the words "never gonna let her go" have a special meaning for us! Thanks
I admire your love and passion for your wife. not sure if you are aware but I just read a study about music therapy. My oldest daughter has Down syndrome and 50%+ of people with Down syndrome will experience early onset dementia/Alzheimer's. They've been able to prove the brain plaque build up doesnt affect the area of music memory. so those memories. those moments. she remembers them with you. Keep playing this special song and hold on as long as possible. Good luck to you and your wife.
I work in a large ER in a big city & know a small piece of what you’re going through. Truly a heartbreaking disease. I hope your wife is truly happy in her mind & remembers you till the end of time. . Much love to you & your wife.
@@BradBrunstetter Roberta passed away last month still in our own home and under the care of a remarkable home hospice team. This little song was one of the last pieces of music to put a smile on her tired face. My thanks to John Prine.
In 2003 John called me at my apartment in Indy and said he was in his Honolulu hotel room waiting to do a concert. He said he heard we were both cancer survivors from my daughter and I said yes. He asked my favorite song and I said Paradise. he said for me to listen while he put the phone down. Then he sang the long version of it for me and asked me “How was that?” I said I’m sorry man but I’m crying too much to talk but thanks is not enough to say. Once again John, thanks to you for making my day! A fan forever!
Thanks for sharing proves he is not just a clever song writer but understands a song can take you to a better place in hard times if even for a couple of minutes
Yes musical art like this is one reason why love is still real. Real talk, real life shit and people that show it. We're going to spite our noses right off of our faces
My wife suffers from schizophrenia and has wiped out a lot of her memory but when I put John on she lights up and if I play this song she can remember every word John Prine is simply one of the best song writers ever he is a true artist and legend Thank you buddy thanks for everything
My dad just passed away on Thursday. This was the song my mom and dad would play every road trip we took and to annoy me and my sisters. Was a range of emotions to be half singing half crying this to my dad as he passed away. I can never express the meaning this song has to me
From a grouchy, old buttoned-up guy: "Young lady" ...: ... "half-crying a song" is one of the prettiest pieces of poetry I have heard in a while, and I will use it. You won't ever get any royalties but I'll thank you every time.
I'm 25 and my fiance is 27. We both love classic rock and most music from the 60s-80s. He played this in the car two days ago. And I cried so hard from the accuracy. When we get married, I told him I wanted to sing this at our wedding. They don't make music like they this anymore. With meaning. That's for sure.
I've had the pleasure of knowing John for around 20 years.. We first met at the Boardwalk Cafe in Nashville TN when I was young.. Great man, greater musician.. a true American legend.. everyone should hear his music at least once...Add this to your bucket list...
Dustin , you are truly a caring man , make every second with your beautiful lady and sing this song like no ones listening! My beautiful wife and I sing this one all the time and I can’t help but cry when we do! God bless brother!
I first discovered him when I heard him with Nanci Griffith singing his song "The Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" on her 1993 album "Other Voices, Other Rooms". I was also 25 at the time. If you like Iris you'll also like Nanci Griffith if you haven't heard her yet.
I got married on August 26th 2023. We choose this song because this is a real marriage is after a long daym congrats and condolences to all others in the comments
My Bride and I danced to this tune at our wedding, much to the delight and humor of family and friends. Thank you John, may you rest in peace. I hope you are enjoying that cocktail and nine mile long cigarette.
My great grandpa and grandma died last year and every time I hear this song I think of them. I love John prine and all of his music. Thank you John prine
My husband and I sing this together. It always puts a smile on my face. So sad to hear of this man's passing. The music world has lost a great singer songwriter. Prayers to his family. 🙏
I see a lot of comments about this song mentioning new marriages. It works as a wedding song, no doubt. We're a couple of days away from our 30th anniversary. This song takes on a whole new meaning, having spent more than half of my life with that woman.
I swear to god I listened to you all this morning with great spirits of all with what's going on with the world. Then I just found out we lost you just know something pulled me into thinking about you on your last and most beautiful day with us. I'll always love your music when I just need to keep chugging along R.I.P John Prine
Can’t remember how many times I’ve seen this man in concert with my kids and my youngest seen him more then me , was a mailman in the next suburb over all his music GOD BLESS
Such a sad occasion, but just listened to "In Spite of Ourselves" as it reminds me of his humorous side. RIP John, we'll miss you, but your great music will live forever.
Our wedding celebration...it really was one of the greatest parties of all time! I danced every single song the entire night. Everyone still talks about it and especially this wonderful and very funny wedding song we danced to! Thank you, John Prine and Iris Dement! I still love my door prize and will always think of you when we say it to each other! You were the BEST!
This song is my great grandma's favorite song, I am so happy I found someone who makes me feel this way and that I can carry the tradition of this song in my family
Just heard this at the bar literally yesterday. Saved it instantly and have listened 4 times already. Sitting here singing to it. 🎶 Rest in peace to him and prayers for the family. This is a wonderful song. ❤
My wife and I never had "our song", until my 30 year old son turned us on to this just recently. - I can't believe I'd never heard it before! - Now my wife and I do have "our song" and both of us randomly just posted it to each other for Valentines Day!❤😉
I absolutely love this song !...John is the legend of a lifetime! Big ol hearts dancing in my eyes such a cool ol sound ... only a genius can do this! ... RIP John !
My wife of 30+ yrs. is struggling with late stage Alzheimer's and gets very sad at times. This song puts a big smile on her face every time we sing along with it. As impaired as she is she still gets most of the words right. I've got her in home care with me and the words "never gonna let her go" have a special meaning for us! Thanks
Mr &Mrs. Baker ...God Bless the 2 of you🤗 robby
I admire your love and passion for your wife. not sure if you are aware but I just read a study about music therapy. My oldest daughter has Down syndrome and 50%+ of people with Down syndrome will experience early onset dementia/Alzheimer's. They've been able to prove the brain plaque build up doesnt affect the area of music memory. so those memories. those moments. she remembers them with you. Keep playing this special song and hold on as long as possible. Good luck to you and your wife.
God bless the both of you. That's a terrible dieses.. Just keep playing it and loving her..
I work in a large ER in a big city & know a small piece of what you’re going through. Truly a heartbreaking disease. I hope your wife is truly happy in her mind & remembers you till the end of time.
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Much love to you & your wife.
@@BradBrunstetter Roberta passed away last month still in our own home and under the care of a remarkable home hospice team. This little song was one of the last pieces of music to put a smile on her tired face. My thanks to John Prine.
A group of Swedish lads and an Aussie lass lead me here.
amy and sebas did a great cover. really love them both.
yep
Great taste they had
Viagra boys? Lol
You wouldn't even know it was a cover song either. It's kind of in tune with their style of music.
In 2003 John called me at my apartment in Indy and said he was in his Honolulu hotel room waiting to do a concert. He said he heard we were both cancer survivors from my daughter and I said yes. He asked my favorite song and I said Paradise. he said for me to listen while he put the phone down. Then he sang the long version of it for me and asked me “How was that?” I said I’m sorry man but I’m crying too much to talk but thanks is not enough to say. Once again John, thanks to you for making my day! A fan forever!
That is awesome! I can imagine that's a moment you'll never forget
Awesome!😁
beautiful
Thanks for sharing proves he is not just a clever song writer but understands a song can take you to a better place in hard times if even for a couple of minutes
Wow! But he was that kind of guy.
I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve JUST discovered Mr Prine and am I ever glad I did. Amazing songwriter!
Isn’t this the most sweetest song ever. We’re not perfect, but the way we fit ourselves like puzzle pieces is one of the joys of this world.
Yes musical art like this is one reason why love is still real. Real talk, real life shit and people that show it. We're going to spite our noses right off of our faces
Well said!
I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve JUST discovered Mr Prine and am I ever glad I did. Amazing songwriter! I LOVE this song!
Heard this song prolly a million times and still brings a huge goofy ass smile on my face!
My wife suffers from schizophrenia and has wiped out a lot of her memory but when I put John on she lights up and if I play this song she can remember every word
John Prine is simply one of the best song writers ever he is a true artist and legend
Thank you buddy thanks for everything
How have i lived 48 years without hearing that beautiful song....
i’m glad to have only lived the first 17 without hearing it… 17 too late
I can't believe how much I love this beautiful song!!!! So sassy
Don't feel bad... I just heard it for the first time... I'm 67
My dad just passed away on Thursday. This was the song my mom and dad would play every road trip we took and to annoy me and my sisters. Was a range of emotions to be half singing half crying this to my dad as he passed away. I can never express the meaning this song has to me
Bless you xox
Ember Rodriguez what a great story. Thank you for sharing.
100% tears rolling down to a smile
RIP, hopefully you can piss your kids off someday with the same tune
From a grouchy, old buttoned-up guy: "Young lady" ...: ... "half-crying a song" is one of the prettiest pieces of poetry I have heard in a while, and I will use it. You won't ever get any royalties but I'll thank you every time.
Me and my wife sang this at our wedding... The perfect love song
RIP John. You left the place better than you found it.
Good the more that remember john the better
It played at my dad's wedding too ! The perfect love song
Would love to meet you guys 👍
I'm 25 and my fiance is 27. We both love classic rock and most music from the 60s-80s. He played this in the car two days ago. And I cried so hard from the accuracy. When we get married, I told him I wanted to sing this at our wedding. They don't make music like they this anymore. With meaning. That's for sure.
@@RutabagaMac I love this comment
I am today nominating this as “The Official song for Married Couples in Rural America” Y’all with me?
Hell Ya!!
🙌🏼❤️
Mark Wolfshohl Absolutely! ❤️
I like it, think I'll bring it up with the boss!
Tomorrow is our 33rd anniversary, and I plan to post this song to celebrate. It's just too, too perfect.
I’d give up the single life if I could find the guy who wants this as our wedding song.
We've chosen it. It's my third marriage.
🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️
Hiya
Let's get married, baby.
Your talkin to him
Good night John, safe travels.
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😢
😢
🤙
What a couple days for earth
This comment broke my heart.
When all this shits over, we need a big tribute concert for Prine.
Absolutely!!!
You couldn't be more right
This shit is never going to be over. The Democrats will make sure of that!
I agree !
I feel that 💯
Love you Randy Craig❤❤
I like to come to the comments to see all the different stories and meanings this song has for so many different people.
*My unexpected prayer is that "true love" like that will come into my life this year. ~ **#hope*
Nothing is impossible... 🙏💖
Bless you. I hope it comes true
I've had the pleasure of knowing John for around 20 years.. We first met at the Boardwalk Cafe in Nashville TN when I was young.. Great man, greater musician.. a true American legend.. everyone should hear his music at least once...Add this to your bucket list...
If he makes it I will find a way to make it happen
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dustin , you are truly a caring man , make every second with your beautiful lady and sing this song like no ones listening! My beautiful wife and I sing this one all the time and I can’t help but cry when we do! God bless brother!
Had to listen to this. Sobbing like a baby. RIP John! ❤️
This song just showed up on my playlist one day..its so interesting and different and lovely
Our 9-year-old daughter is learning this song. So that she can sing it this winter down in Arizona with a friend for me and her mother.
Rest in peace John, thank you for this and everything else
My favorite by him
I expect he and Townes Van zandt are writing songs and singing every night.
Our first dance song on the best day of my life!
John Prine: Rest in Peace April 7, 2020
You wrote the songs that we all knew in our hearts were absolutely true, warts and all.
One day I'll find this kind of love 😢
How am I discovering John Prine this late in life?!?! I mean I'm only 25 but still! This man is brilliant.
I was 27 when I 1st heard John Prine. That was 44 yrs ago. You have about 75 more yrs to enjoy him. I also recommend some Iz.
@@jimspencer774 Jim I love that you think that life expectancy is 100... God Bless you my brother
Same here!
Watch the one hour John Prine SOUNDSTAGE PBS special on RUclips. It's amazing.
I first discovered him when I heard him with Nanci Griffith singing his song "The Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" on her 1993 album "Other Voices, Other Rooms". I was also 25 at the time. If you like Iris you'll also like Nanci Griffith if you haven't heard her yet.
April 2020: We need music like this, now more then ever. “Honey we’re the big door prize”
Brittany Lee so sad he passed today 😭❤️
Hell ya
May 2022... Yea, what she said
I got married on August 26th 2023. We choose this song because this is a real marriage is after a long daym congrats and condolences to all others in the comments
In spite of ourselves... we'll end up sittin on a rainbow ... 🥰💯❤
My Bride and I danced to this tune at our wedding, much to the delight and humor of family and friends. Thank you John, may you rest in peace. I hope you are enjoying that cocktail and nine mile long cigarette.
There's great songs, and then there's this one.
This is the most amazing song I ever heard! Wow! So rad!
There's a phenomenal (post punk) band from Sweden "Viagra Boys" that do a truly dark and brilliant cover of this, 1000% worth checking it out!
This is, without a doubt, the greatest love song I've ever heard. I've loved it for years and I feel better already.
My great grandpa and grandma died last year and every time I hear this song I think of them. I love John prine and all of his music. Thank you John prine
My husband and I sing this together. It always puts a smile on my face. So sad to hear of this man's passing. The music world has lost a great singer songwriter. Prayers to his family. 🙏
Rip john prine my parents listen to your songs all the time thats why a young one like me knows your lil tunes
I see a lot of comments about this song mentioning new marriages. It works as a wedding song, no doubt. We're a couple of days away from our 30th anniversary. This song takes on a whole new meaning, having spent more than half of my life with that woman.
My wife and I danced to this for our wedding last summer...lifelong fan.. condolences to his family
One of our favorite songs!
The angels are going to pee a little when you sing this for them.
this is pure love. NO horse shit, not holes barred.
The world didn't deserve this man. Thanks for the music, John. Hope you got the big door prize, whatever it is. Rest easy.
I swear to god I listened to you all this morning with great spirits of all with what's going on with the world. Then I just found out we lost you just know something pulled me into thinking about you on your last and most beautiful day with us. I'll always love your music when I just need to keep chugging along R.I.P John Prine
I’ve heard this song a gazillion times, but it still puts a smile on my face.
The perfect love song doesn’t exi.....
I know
Agreed....
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Can’t remember how many times I’ve seen this man in concert with my kids and my youngest seen him more then me , was a mailman in the next suburb over all his music
GOD BLESS
The chorus makes life worth living 😊
Me and my girl love this song because its dam near tells our story
Such a sad occasion, but just listened to "In Spite of Ourselves" as it reminds me of his humorous side. RIP John, we'll miss you, but your great music will live forever.
Imagine having him at a dinner party... funny and so damn intelligent,, and then a song like this!
@@gary2826 yes
Yes
The perfect wedding and mourning song.
This was our song. I hope she comes back into my life. I want to make her happy again. Please, let me make you happy again. I miss everything.
Our wedding celebration...it really was one of the greatest parties of all time! I danced every single song the entire night. Everyone still talks about it and especially this wonderful and very funny wedding song we danced to! Thank you, John Prine and Iris Dement! I still love my door prize and will always think of you when we say it to each other! You were the BEST!
This song is my great grandma's favorite song, I am so happy I found someone who makes me feel this way and that I can carry the tradition of this song in my family
Thanks for all the laughs and tears. Slán abhaile, brother. Safe home, wherever that may be.
Fly high with the angels, John! Thank you for the music. We will have you with us forever.
there won't be nothing but big ol' hearts dancing in our eyes
❤
Rest in sweet peace Mr. Prine. We’re all going to miss you.
Poetics of a Time gone by. Yet right here,! and right now! Bless the Prine.....
Just heard this at the bar literally yesterday. Saved it instantly and have listened 4 times already. Sitting here singing to it. 🎶 Rest in peace to him and prayers for the family. This is a wonderful song. ❤
Me and my wife played this while we danced at our wedding💜
Congratulations Sir. May you have many anniversaries coming your way.
bought johns' first album '' hello in there'' always gets to me after 50 years gonna miss ya john prine
This song always brings a tear to my eye.
Love this song & Love my Ex !
Thank you John for your beauty and humor!
Thank you John & Iris! So many great memories..
On April 5th it will be three years since my husband died. A year before he chose this song as "our song".
This album came out the day I was born 23 years ago!
This song will play at either my wedding or funeral...Just pure...Gorgeous and beyond...
Me and my wife I just married yesterday played this at our wedding as the song when we were walking away from the alter ❤
rip scott. you brought me here many moons ago. now you and the mises own it. and now here again in your memory. love you both
Rest In Peace. Thank you for the great music.
RIP John Prine this song brought me to your music
I’m adopting this song for our anniversary day .
Thank you, John! Rest in our Love!
This song makes me remember a dead friend. Lucky/thumper. ❤
Man I so love Him and his simplicity! RIP Mr Prune...
My wife and I never had "our song", until my 30 year old son turned us on to this just recently. - I can't believe I'd never heard it before! - Now my wife and I do have "our song" and both of us randomly just posted it to each other for Valentines Day!❤😉
Sobbing my eyes out listening to this great song. 😢 RIP John Prine you will be missed, greatly.
Me, too, man. Me, too.
I absolutely love this song !...John is the legend of a lifetime! Big ol hearts dancing in my eyes such a cool ol sound ... only a genius can do this! ... RIP John !
Utterly brilliant love song for old married couples!
What a great song..
Memories of someone ..
❤❤❤
Magnificent! Thank you both!....NJ
I heard this song for the first time today. I like it :)
this is my grandma’s favourite song & listening to this makes me miss her
Godspeed Sir, thank you for the music
I've been looking for this song and I finally found it 3 long years of not listening to this
My new favorite song!
celebrating 38 years with my husband and this is our go to Karaoke duet song!!! LOVE this.
Thanks breaking down the walls of country music for me. Rest in peace
My best mate was getting married and I suggested this song reminded me of the pair of them.. she walked down the aisle to it in the end :D
Our first dance at the wedding. ❤
Drinkin a bottle of £40 Jura whisky singin' too this with my wife :) what a beautiful memory :)
I love Islands in the stream thank you for making me remember good memories
God Bless You John P your music will for ever be in our hearts
Simple and Truth. RIP to good old country.
Rest in Peace Brother. Thank You for many years of awesome music.
The woman I'm with now is the one I want to be with for the rest of my life. This is our song! Forever!