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Hello in There
Go say hello to someone who's lonely 👋
Who it's for
John Prine's song deals with the isolation that comes with growing old, told through an aging couple whose world has gotten small.
Quiet isolation→Seen and connected
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Hello in There" is a folk song from John Prine's self-titled debut album, released in 1971, about the isolation and invisibility that can come with growing old. It centres on an aging couple, including a wife named Loretta, and mentions an old friend named Rudy.
Where to find it
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Before you start
Age: All ages
The only way to have a friend is to be one.Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: First Series, “Friendship”
