Tag: John Prine
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Color of the Blues — Travis Picking
Co-written by George Jones and Lawton Williams, Color of the Blues was a Top 10 country hit by George Jones in 1958. It’s since been recorded by other artists including John Prine and Elvis Costello. I played fingerstyle on the video but a nice slow strum sounds good as well so play it the way…
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I Forgot to Remember to Forget — Strum-Along
Elvis Presley’s recording of I Forgot to Remember to Forget was one of his early hits, recorded on July 11, 1955, at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Written by Stan Kesler and Charlie Feathers, the song was a country ballad that showcased Presley’s ability to blend country and rhythm & blues influences. It was released…
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Spanish Pipedream (Blow Up Your TV) — Strum-Along
Thanks to his quirky lyrics and simple melodies, John Prine is my favorite songwriter. This is one of my favorites. According to a John Prine biographer, Spanish Pipedream is “a hilarious Age of Aquarius anthem, the hippie commune ideal summed up in less than four minutes.” About John Prine John Prine was an American singer-songwriter…
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Just the Other Side of Nowhere — Travis Picking
This song is from Kris Kristofferson’s first album, “Kristofferson.” It’s been one of my favorites for a long time. I did this fingerstyle (Travis Picking), but it sounds good if you want to strum it instead. If you need help with the Travis Picking, check out the first three examples in my fingerstyle tutorial on…
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Please Don’t Bury Me — Clawhammer
Please Don’t Bury Me is a song from John Prine’s 1973 album, Sweet Revenge. I played it with clawhammer style backup but you can strum it (4/4 time) if you prefer.
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My Darlin’ Hometown — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of F3/4 Time “My Darlin’ Hometown” is a beautiful little tune from John Prine’s 2005 album, “Fair & Square.” I just did a simple strum in 3/4 time in the key of F.
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Speed of the Sound of Loneliness — Travis Picking
Travis PickingKey of G4/4 Time “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness” is a John Prine classic from the 1986 album “German Afternoons.” It was also released as a single as a duet by Prine and Nanci Griffith on her album “Other Voices, Other Rooms” in 1993. The chord progression is about as simple as it…
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I Love You So Much It Hurts — Fingerstyle
I first heard “I Love You So Much It Hurts” on John Prine’s 1995 album, “Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings” and thought for a long time that he had written it. It was actually written by Floyd Tillman in 1948 and reached as high as #6 on the Folk Best Seller Chart. Later in 1948,…
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That’s the Way That the World Goes ‘Round — Travis Picking
Travis PickingKey of C4/4 Time “That’s the Way That the World Goes Round” is from John Prine’s 1978 album, Bruised Orange. It’s an easy 3-chord song in the key of C (C, F, & G). This song uses “Travis Picking” fingerstyle accompaniment on the ukulele. Many of my songs use the same technique, and it’s…
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Let’s Talk Dirty in Hawaiian — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of C4/4 Time John Prine’s song Let’s Talk Dirty in Hawaiian is a playful, upbeat tune that showcases his unique songwriting style, blending humor and heart. Released in 1976, the song’s lyrics tell the story of a man traveling to Hawaii and finding a romantic connection through the humorous use of the Hawaiian language.…
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