Emily Barker - Hello in There (John Prine cover)

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John Prine's recent passing was felt deeply by the music community - over the course of a long career he had been an inspiration to many songwriters including myself.

I became a fan some years ago when one of my best friends gave me a mixtape featuring 'Speed of the Sound of Loneliness'. I delved into his catalogue and was moved to tears, goosebumps, foot tapping and a chuckle or two here and there at his wry lyricism. He was on my mind when I recorded my 'Sweet Kind of Blue' album at Sam Phillips Recording Service with Jerry Phillips in the control room listening in, for it was there he made Pink Cadillac with Jerry and Knox Phillips sat in the production seats.

It was just a week after John died on 7th April 2020 that BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends asked me to cover a song for their "lockdown" series. I chose 'Hello in there' from his debut album - the lyrics seem to resonate with the concerns many are feeling for our elderly community, isolated from family and friends due to their vulnerability at this time.

Thank you John Prine for this beautiful song and message. Rest in peace.

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Hello In There (words and music: John Prine)

Lukas Drinkwater - double bass
Emily Barker - piano, guitar, vocal
Recorded at Polyphonic Recording by Lukas Drinkwater

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