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Bright Eyes Release Covers of John Prine’s “Christmas In Prison” ft. John Prine
Bright Eyes have returned to celebrate the holiday season with a heartwarming version of John Prine’s “Christmas In Prison” ft John Prine.
21-years after their ever-popular A Christmas Album, beloved band Bright Eyes – the talented trio of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott – have returned to celebrate the holiday season with a heartwarming version of John Prine’s “Christmas In Prison” ft John Prine. Prine, a notoriously huge fan of the Christmas season, was a friend and hero to Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst, and all proceeds from the single will go to benefit Prine’s charity, The Hello In There Foundation. Featured within the rendition is a sample from the song “A John Prine Christmas,” taken from its eponymous A John Prine Christmas EP from 1993.
All proceeds will go to four major beneficiaries of The Hello In There Foundation’s 2023 grantees — Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, Porters Call, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, and Renewal House.
Fans can also purchase a bespoke Prine x Oberst holiday ornament, the proceeds of which will also go to The Hello In There Foundation, and comes with a digital download of the track. All digital purchases will come with a festive Christmas card for fans to send to their friends and family.
Of the track, Oberst says:
“It is strange to get a chance to share a track with a hero of mine who has passed on. Normally not something I would do. I don’t like holograms. But I have so much love and affection for John as a person and his music. He really changed my life on a lot of levels. When I heard the sample of him talking about Christmas just put such a big smile on my face and I couldn’t help but want to share it with other people. A little Christmas gift to a stranger. It’s all about John and his beautiful song. But I am happy to sing in the choir. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone all around the world. I wish love and light this season to you and yours.”
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