Hearken to Vivid Eyes’ cowl of John Prine’s ‘Christmas In Jail’
Vivid Eyes have shared a brand new cowl of John Prine’s festive track ‘Christmas in Jail’ – take heed to the monitor under.
The track was first recorded by Prine for his 1973 album ‘Candy Revenge’. Prine, also known as probably the most influential songwriters of his technology, died in April 2020 from issues brought on by COVID-19.
The atmospheric, country-tinged monitor sees Oberst’s echoey vocal accentuated by plaintive pedal metal guitar. “It was Christmas in jail / And the meals was actual good / We had turkeys and pistols / Carved out of wooden,” he sings.
The track additionally consists of an excerpt from ‘A John Prine Christmas’, a spoken phrase monitor recorded by Prine for his 1993 album of the identical title that sees him reflecting on his reminiscences of Christmases previous.
Proceeds from the monitor can be donated to Prine’s charity, The Hello In There Foundation and its present beneficiaries, which embrace the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, Porters Name, the Nationwide Coalition for Homeless Veterans and Renewal Home. As well as, a restricted version vacation decoration of Vivid Eyes and John Prine is that can be purchased here.
Talking in regards to the monitor, Oberst has mentioned: “It’s unusual to get an opportunity to share a monitor with a hero of mine who has handed on. Usually not one thing I might do. I don’t like holograms. However I’ve a lot love and affection for John as an individual and his music. He actually modified my life on a variety of ranges.”
“Once I heard the pattern of him speaking about Christmas simply put such an enormous smile on my face and I couldn’t assist however need to share it with different individuals. A bit of Christmas reward to a stranger. It’s all about John and his stunning track. However I’m completely happy to sing within the choir. Merry Christmas and Joyful Holidays to everybody all all over the world. I want love and lightweight this season to you and yours.”
Final month, Oberst introduced a run of 2024 residencies in New York and Los Angeles, titled ‘Conor Oberst and Buddies’. The exhibits will see him play a discography-spanning setlist together with shock company and a rotating backing band.
In different information, Vivid Eyes lately launched their Companions venture, which noticed the band reissue their again catalogue, accompanied by new recordings.
In June, the band made an look on The Late Late Present With James Corden to carry out ‘Falling Out Of Love At This Quantity’, which appeared on the companion file to ‘A Assortment Of Songs Written And Recorded 1995-1997’.