Watch Joan Baez dedicate 'Hello in There' to John Prine
performed her classic cover of his song “Hello in There,” dedicating it to the singer-songwriter.
“I want to sing a song for John Prine — who is a friend and a fellow singer-songwriter — and his wife, Fiona,” Baez told the camera. “John is in critical condition on a ventilator fromand his wife has also been tested positive. John, this song that I’ve sung of yours has been one of the most requested songs in my repertoire for over 40 years. So let me sing it to you and send along my best wishes and prayers.
Wearing a black turtleneck in her kitchen, Baez sang the track, which she originally covered on her beloved 1975 album. “Ya’ know that old trees just grow stronger/And old rivers grow wilder ev’ry day,” she sings, strumming the acoustic guitar. “Old people just grow lonesome/Waiting for someone to say, ‘Hello in there, hello.'”
Prine was initially hospitalized on Thursday and intubated on Saturday evening. “This is hard news for us to share,” his family“But so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, we wanted to let you know, and give you the chance to send out more of that love and support now. And know that we love you, and John loves you.”
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