In Spite of Ourselves

by John Prine

In Spite of Ourselves cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 September 1999
  • Label: Oh Boy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:53
  • Community rating: 3.76/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following a successful battle with squamous cell cancer that permanently altered his singing voice, John Prine returned with an affectionate collection of classic country duets. Featuring vital vocal contributions from prominent female artists like Iris DeMent and Lucinda Williams, the record perfectly highlights Prine's enduringly sharp musical perspective.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, folk, acoustic, duet, male-vocals, cover

Tracklist

  1. (We're Not) The Jet Set (2:36)
  2. So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad) (2:29)
  3. Wedding Bells / Let's Turn Back the Years (3:47)
  4. When Two Worlds Collide (2:21)
  5. Milwaukee Here I Come (2:21)
  6. I Know One (2:41)
  7. It's a Cheating Situation (2:56)
  8. Back Street Affair (2:47)
  9. Loose Talk (2:44)
  10. Let's Invite Them Over (2:11)
  11. Til a Tear Becomes a Rose (2:50)
  12. In a Town This Size (3:31)
  13. We Could (2:17)
  14. We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds (2:16)
  15. In Spite of Ourselves (3:33)
  16. Dear John (I Sent Your Saddle Home) (2:25)

Credits

  • Eric Conn - edited by [digital editing by]
  • Phil Parlapiano - accordion, mandolin, piano, organ [b-3], piano [wurlitzer]
  • Jason Wilber - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Jacques - double bass, backing vocals
  • Kenny Malone - drums
  • Dan Dugmore - pedal steel guitar, dobro
  • Iris DeMent - vocals
  • Bobby Braddock - written-by

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