Unwed Fathers - The Mammals duo (Mike + Ruthy)

Thank you John Prine for the oodles of songs. The playful, the mournful, the ones that remind us of others we’ve known or remind us of ourselves. I learned the third verse of this one wrong from my Mom but I hope you don’t mind if I still sing it like she sings it. It’s an honor to join with so many others in celebrating your birthday with a damn fine song. 💫
#iremembereverything #unwedfathers #johnprine
Filmed by Ovi Horta.
Mixed by mjmjr

[@RemingtonRidersMusic]

One of my favorite John Prine songs, and you sing it beautifully. Tasty banjo, too. I think JP is looking down and enjoying your version.

[@patricknance3585]

Thank you for this birthday gift. Love to the Mammals Tribe.

[@NunoSousaQ]

Great to hear your beautiful sound

[@SJ-ni6iy]

Beautiful job! This is my favorite Prine song, it captures such a shameful time in America, it’s hard to believe young women were ever treated like this.

[@bbbroham7534]

So happy I found you again!

[@flashlines4054]

This is so good.

[@CarrieCahillMulligan]

Love this song, Mike’s banjo & your soulful singing, Ruthy! I wonder if your Mom got her 3rd verse from Johnny Cash’s version? th-cam.com/video/bURsuos3Nto/w-d-xo.html

[@CarrieCahillMulligan]

Okay, so I did a little digging, and Cash’s version came out in 1985.
The year before, Gail Davies recorded a version (with Jerry Douglas on dobro & Dolly on harmony!), also with the 3rd verse change.
However, the earliest version with the 3rd verse switch was Tammy Wynette’s in 1982!