In Spite of Ourselves - John Prine & Iris DeMent - MP3 instrumental karaoke

In 1999, American singer and songwriter John Prine, a trailblazing musician in the realm of folk and Americana, released his 13th studio album In Spite of Ourselves. The album was notably his first release after battling throat cancer, and is made up of duets with various popular female folk and country vocalists. The track listing is made up of country standards from various eras of the genre, but the title track is an original composition by John Prine. Performed with acclaimed country singer Iris DeMent, “In Spite of Ourselves” was lauded by critics and fans alike as a highlight from the album. Its lyrics paint a portrait of a couple that lists each other’s various defects and eccentricities, yet remain committed to loving each other “in spite of themselves.” John Prine and Iris DeMent performed the song together as part of John Prine’s performance on the show Sessions at West 54th.