John Prine Live On Soundstage 1980
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 เม.ย. 2020
- WTTW, Chicago. Great footage of Maywood, Illinois, John Prine's hometown.
Tracklist
1 Automobile
2 Spanish Pipedream
3 Fish And Whistle
4 Angel From Montgomery
5 The Accident (Things Could Be Worse)
6 Ubangi Stomp
7 Hello In There
8 Paradise
9 No Name Girl
10 Red Hot
11 Bruised Orange (Chain Of Sorrow)
12 Saigon
13 How Lucky - เพลง
Not one single "dislike" thumbs down button. Who could dislike John Prine?
so handsome and endearing.. he was truly a brilliant lyricist and human being 🖤 missed by many
The last great western swing performer, and arguably the best. I hadn't listened to him since the mid-eighties. Refreshing.
John Burns is such an insanely good guitarist, so much fun listening to him
A friend always had a free ticket. I saw john at the newport folk festival from 1990 to 1997. I think he was there every other year. This is such a treasure. Because I always saw him and a guitar and that was it. And that was plenty good. Hearing him now playing with pianos and slide guitars and other guitars. And how much john enjoyed it, you could see. As he was on stage the photographers were trying to take his picture. And he would play hide and seek with them and dodge them and give them a hard time.. he had such a big smile doing that . He was a joy.
I grew up in Maywood Ill. I went to Proviso East HS w/John's brother. To see the old neighbor hood in this wonderful homegrown success story, has my childhood footprints walking down those familiar train tracks. Thank You John my Forever Angel in the sky. ~*
I've had John Prine in my back pocket for 40 years, I'm 54 now. Like my best friend I never met.
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I've always felt that way too.
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John Prine wore his suit in concert nearly every time. Honoring his grandpa.
Really?
@@lastnamefirst4035 Check out the lyrics to "Grandpa was a Carpenter".
Wttw had such breat programming badk then. I distinctly remember watching this when I was eight. No other artist has meant so much to me for so long. I learned guitar just to play Prine songs.
Brilliant songwriter........Nice guy!!!!.........A genuine talent!
John Prine was an amazing talent and interesting human being. I directed this television Soundstage show from Chicago. RIP John.
Listened to John’s music for 43 years and never realized till he passed how many of his songs were about death and dying
Greatest live performance ever
I was introduced to John Prine just last week and I"ve become a big fan! I'm 68! Never too late to discover a fantastice musician whose songs really touch you!
One of the nicest men that will ever live.
Beautiful Maywood illinois
This is when I became a fan of John Prine, actually about 1978, 79. So many good memories of seeing John Prine in concert over the years, listening to his vinyl albums, which I still have today. When I moved from SC to NM in 2002 on my way I wasn't able to pick up a radio station for miles somewhere around OK and TX. No music. I started singing John Prine songs to my little dacschund for about 3 hours. She was entranced and wasn't so bored. Neither was I, by the way. Sadly, my little Lucy passed away in 2016. John Prine has been a part of my life for over 40 years and still will be. There are so many of his songs that resonated from way back and are still meaningful now and I'm sure for generations to come. Can't even tell you how much of an impact he has had on my children who are in their mid to late 40s even now.
Did you hear that? That's the sound of hearts breaking thanks John
I first heard of John at 17years of age and fixin to graduate high school. My best friends brother had joined the Navy and after about a year a shipmate of his talked him into going AWAL with him and on their way home he ran up on this album John Prine Prime Prine bought it and brought it home! I thought it was the craziest thing I’d ever heard, but the second time I heard it it became a good crazy. Copied it 8 trac I believe and it just got to be something we played Wether at home or in the woods standing around a fire at night drinkin and entertaining Mother Nature !
This is absolutely priceless, just like John Prine. No one can compare!
I remember this - I was a kid - my first experience with Mr Prine
This makes me appreciate Pink Cadillac a lot more
At about this time, I was a DJ in Madison Wisconsin. John came to town to do a show and came by the radio station for an interview. He was very mellow and soft spoken, but also displayed his signature dry humor. When he left through the back door, he saw my '53 Pontiac and went nuts over it. We went over and he jumped in the drivers seat, admiring the old styling. We have all lost a great American treasure in John Prine.
He's driving a pretty sweet '51 Ford in this. He had an eye for old cars for sure.
Blessed to know of this guy and all the superior musicianship and songwriting surrounding him. Awesome American realness and truth. Thanx J.P. enjoy the cigarette 9 miles long 8))
Tracklist Timing
1 Automobile
02:02
2 Spanish Pipedream
05:25
3 Fish And Whistle
8:28
4 Angel From Montgomery
12:06
5 The Accident (Things Could Be Worse)
17:19
6 Ubangi Stomp
21:04
7 Hello In There
25:45
8 Paradise
32:27
9 No Name Girl
36:39
10 Red Hot
40:05
11 Bruised Orange (Chain Of Sorrow)
45:07
12 Saigon
50:19
13 How Lucky 54:00l
Thank you
Few artists put as much thought into their lyrics as Prine did. What a talent.
I was a radio DJ when I listened to his first album. Songs that were simple, personal and funny made it easy to like Johns unpretentious style and grace. When i heard 'Hello in there', the reflective lyrics made me pause but I preferred to air his up-tempo, humorous tracks and quickly forgot about 'Hello'. Now, hearing that song for the first time in 40 years It floored me in a way that only grief can impose and I cried my eyes out! I have become the 'old people' that my younger self could only superficially appreciate. Hearing of his passing just made it a more bittersweet pill to swallow. What a master of pathos and the human condition he was!
Love John !!!
RIP John!
Me too. In my 50s now. But been listening to him about 20 years. I love you, John!
This is the show that introduced me to John Prine. I'm very thankful
THANK YOU for posting this wonderful video! This was a TERRIBLE year and we lost many treasures, chief among them was the death of John Prine, a true American musical treasure who has brought light, beauty, humor, and truth to the lives of millions with his talent. RIP John Prine! We will never see another like you, but you left us all of your music which will continue to give us joy.
I remember soundstage & austin city limits used to have the best musicians which you would never see or hear otherwise...pbs long time ago
Hearing of John Prine's death wasn't a kick in the teeth or a punch in the gut. It was a shot in my heart. An explosion of grief. Prine was one of the most human of beings that I have ever 'known'. His warmth, love, and humor has always been a balm for our times. The missing might be unbearable.
Feeling was the same here. I knew he was hospitalized, then a few days later, I myself was unexpectedly hospitalized. I didn't know it, but my gallbladder had gone to the dark side, and was trying to kill me for years. 2wks ago it decided to finish me off. It inflamed my pancreas and liver. After days of test it was confirmed the gallbladder was the culprit, and a relatively routine surgery set off a domino recovery, all other organs immediately reversed course and returned to healthy function.
The morning after surgery, I woke early, and decided I had to know if Prine had made it too, or was at least still hanging on. Sadly, no, he had passed on 8-12hrs earlier. We passed each other in opposite directions. I'm still crying, days later.
After a good cry, I started playing his music, nonstop, into the open air, and I still am. I've made several new converts to the gospel of Prine!
J Potter You have no idea how glad I am to read news like yours. I just lost my Ma. She was 84 and I had taken care of her full time for last 15 years. This last year was bad news on top of bad news. I don’t know you but I read your comment waiting for the bad news to come but it didn’t. You whipped sickness and for some reason it just hit me in a good way to read your story. God Bless friend..
@@RealPeterGunn Thanks for your note ... I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Ma. I am glad my own sotry was a bright spot. I'm still playing the Prine LOL.
My project for the day is to visit an 85yr-old friend and install an mp3 player for her. I've already loaded it up with all the Prine I have, as well as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Sinatra, Orbison, others. And it will allow her to listen to the radio, etc. She's been stuck with basic cable for years, I have to fix that!
It all ends in bad news, but its what we do to stave it off that matters. I hope your year improves....it's been a weird one for everybody. Probably at best mixed bags for most. I am so lucky and blessed, I have to enjoy it while it lasts and share what I can.
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Agree.. Hurts so bad
This is pure joy. I wish he was still with us.
The wonderfully unique and talented John Prine was a gift from God this is an inspirational glimpse into his music and personality which brightened Our Lives for All Too Short a Time. We never could get enough of this wonderful fellow. Rest in peace from Patrick
I promise u ol Johns biggest fan base is a small town in southern Ohio called Ironton..I’m 43 and when we weren’t listening to Tupac, Pearl Jam or Metallica ..we always drove around and smoked weed and jammed to his beautiful words!johns one of the greatest
And that's Tom "Pickles" Piekarski on Bass! Glad to have called him one of my dear friends. Now John & he are reunited, making the best damn music up in heaven.
How lucky can one man get. What a song.
can i like this a million times?
"John Prine died at age 73, now that's a sad song!"
You finish it and we'll all sing it!
This is priceless, thank you. John Prine is the only person in the world with millions of Number One fans. And every one of us feels this giant hole of loss. He had a lot more to give and at 73, he could still rock a stage like nobody else. Hope you enjoyed your float down the Green River, John. We will keep your memory and your music alive until we all meet again at the Tree of Forgiveness. Thank you for bringing us this far.
crappy folk shit very average zappa forever
Nice words. You said just how I feel too. 🧡
Very well said...RIP JP?😎🎵🎹🎤
@@marciathomason4815 Then he lied about it.
@@mariasoares9708 wtf are you talking about, kid?
I saw him for the first time at Summerfest in Milwaukee circa 1980. We saw him last 5/25/19 at the Overture Center in Madison, WI. Thanks for all the memories. You are greatly missed.
I few years ago I decided to drop what I was doing and went to see J.P. in concert at the Paramount theater in Seattle. My two teenage Kids came with me. We met some new Friends in the Crowd while waiting to get into the theater. I have been Comforted knowing when I tear up at John's passing I'm Not Alone. Our J.P. Friends and my kids are sad with me.
John's Music is Very Endearing. I'm so Glad J.P. was a part of our Norman Rockwell trip my Kids and I took to Seattle just as the Kids Stopped being Kids and moved on to Adulthood.
A Heart Felt Thanks John!!! M.H.
John Prine is a huge gift to all of mankind. Never ever will there be another genious poet like him who spoke to all of our hearts and gleamed the very best out of ach one of us. You were one of a kind John. The great kind !! PSH
I wish I could have seen John in concert, I love his music. John, Rest In Peace.
His music has been a part of my life since the ‘70s, and was blessed to finally see him at a local venue in 2019.
I've been spending all evening watching John Prine at Strombo and this video. I'm not familiar with most of his stuff, but it's fabulous. Now I know why so many people love the guy. What a talent he was.
Strombo with Prine. Impeccable taste dear sir.
First JP album I heard was Bruised Orange...I was hooked....bought up every CD I could find, and they are highly treasured here. Thanks for the music John, God love ya.
What a wonderful film to see this morning. My kind of fun music and he played my all time fave Paradise.
On this Friday Night in Heaven, John is just sitting back with his Dad enjoying a Vodka and Ginger Ale, after finishing his first 9-mile long cigarette. He looks at his Dad and says, hey you old peckerhead, aren't you glad you were wrong. Thank You, John.
James Anthony : He is also sitting there writing songs with Steve Goodman
This is the best comment I've seen in relation to his passing.
Love it ❤ RIP John
May have great talent with a pen but dont sing worth a nickel. Maybe just recording lack of quality
Whistling between puff while he and Steve Goodman fish.
I was introduced to John in 1973 , saw him at the Troubadour in L.A. It was a wonderful solo performance, left a mark on me as much as the many times I saw him after that. Funny thing is that almost all the people I introduced to his music have called me and thanked me for doing so and it breaks my heart all over again. Thank you for this footage. R.I.P John
I must say, the piano player is freakin awesome...
Bob Hoban
Ubangi Stomp played by John Prine, never expected that!
I never knew who John Prine was until I heard of his passing. For the last 2 weeks I have been exploring his music and I can say that he has quickly become my favorite songwriter. Don't be sad, he lives through the music. Stand by peaceful waters.
Standing by peaceful waters
Treat yourself to listening from the beginning. He is one of a kind
The best version of Angel of Montgomery ever! This whole video is essential for any John Prine fan. He was definitely very entertaining and at the top of his game. Gotta say, John was a hottie back in the day.
I work security, since the corna has shut concerts down I sit at home and watch TH-cam shows. John’s show at the Oregon Zoo, last of the season, was the last concert I worked security for. Ended on a special run for the year. Thanks John 🎶💔🎶💔
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THE BEST in the North.. South..East..AND West!!!
Today our country(USA) is in the midst of confrontations on all levels. A friend said last week, "I fear we're heading for a revolution." I didn't see it coming. Today, I do. Then I went to TH-cam and found this wonderful 50 minute video of John Prine. Listening to his beautiful lyrics capturing the essence of the human experiences, I am calm. Thankfully, I can find a peaceful respite with John's music. Miss him so much, and oh, so grateful for his music that will live on for posterity.
Such a deeply felt personal loss over here, stings like Garcia, Lennon and Zevon.
right on
He never forgot where he came from. Rest in peace, dear John Prine.
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Don't worry about John " he was in heaven before he died "
John Prine"s music is a reflection of life. He touches on emotions that brings tears and smiles at the same time. Very few songwriters are as relatable. We are so lucky to have had him.
I first heard of John Prine the day he died. I know now what I've been missing. Rest in peace sweet man. I'll continue to love your music until it's my turn.
Missing John in this world on this Sunday afternoon.
John is the mailman in our neighborhood, only with this huge talent. That is why we identify with him so easily. He is one of us, and we only see that he's a genius when he picks up a guitar and starts to sing. He wrote about our lives, and his music was like giving his guitar a voice to sing along.
What rock have I been living under?!? At 61 years old, I’d never heard of John Prine until the past couple weeks when people started posting about him fighting Coronavirus. One thing I do know is that he will live on forever through his amazing music, because I’ve just now become a fan after he’s passed. Rest In Peace John, and thank you for leaving us with such a beautiful legacy!
So many greats who never really got the national exposure they should have gotten . I dont remember when I found John Prine been a while about the same time I found Townes Van zant . I was following Dylan and all roads lead to Dylan . John Prine was and still is amazing , Sure missing John .
I agree with so many "Greats", I found John with Austin City Limits around 78...and yes, all roads lead to Dylan
@@thekev2020 Loved Austin City limits and I am same time frame ..you stay safe kev ..I am a kev too ..God bless
Stephen Bommarito I must have been under the same rock!!! Totally agree he was amazing 😉
Stephen Bommarito welcome friend, I’ve been listening to prine getting close to fifty years , never gets old.
Prine had a songwriting mind like no other. He will be missed.
rip prine and about time too not a hint of quality
Very Nice 👌 John love...you little cutie...🍸🦋✨
Always did love that guitar lick from, 'Automobile'. John Prine...a genius, on par with Dylan, Lennon, and Willie. Rest in peace friend.
I'm so thankful he was.
When I was growing up n the country, the man here n his music brought me n my friends,so many great memories. This 1980 music kept us entertained n out of trouble many nights. I bowed my head n cried the day John Prine died. I tell ya that a part of me passed with him.... I had the wonderful pleasure of hearing him sing out in the rain , I believe it was Opryland....when I was young....May your songs entertain our Father in which you reside.... Thank you sir for all the smiles and tears you gave us all. ..#fans til the end...Peggy,Rocky,Jeff n 👎
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Was unfamiliar with John Prine until today - with news of his COVID-19 death I wanted to check him out. Now I'm hooked. RIP dear new friend.
You've made a hell of a good discovery.
River Norahs me too 😉
You are in for a treat. One recommendation I have is first items to download are his live albums. His between song storytelling is incredible humorous and really displays what makes him in my opinion "America's Storyteller"
I agree with Christopher Hopkins. You really need to check out some of his live performances to hear the stories that go along with the songs. If you have time (we all do now), check out the live version of "That's the way the world goes round" LIVE VERSION IN ALASKA. The story he tells in middle of song will have you crying with laughter instead of sadness. It's on TH-cam.
@@scotthall8046 I just looked this up - sitting here at work laughing out loud. Thank you.
Goodbye, Handsome Johnny. Walking out of one of your shows in Ann Arbor about 15 years ago, I heard someone say, "His songs are so sad. I intruded and said, "His songs are so human. Same thing."
Rockin Billy John in Heaven singin & strummin to the Angles We miss you !
This is fucking unbelievable, thanks for posting, I'll be going back to this one regularly until Mr Peabody's coal train hauls me away.
I tried but never could catch John at The Earl back in the very early days in Chicago. My timing was always off then. But I caught a few others from those great days - Johnathan Round, Jim Post and a few others for those who remember. And here I am today. My heart is so broken I can't even cry - YET. I saw a lot of Soundstage concerts on WTTW but this was always one of the best. For those of you new to the magic of John Prine welcome. Now sit back and listen to the greatness of a humble man. The last song says it all - How Lucky. Indeed, how lucky we all were to have been here during your time on earth. God bless you John. And now I can weep.
Really hitting today after hearing Steve Earl do a tribute on Sirius this morning
We miss you, John.
I love how there is vision of Leo Le Blanc here playing steel pedal. He played on John's debut LP, which would have to be one of the strongest debut LPs ever recorded. RIP John
We will never forget, John. Miss you,
Love you 💋
Forty years later, so now I'm holding my head in my hands because John's playing "Bruised Orange?" Yes.
Well, that was simply fantastic.
I absolutely love John 's stratacaster-rockabilly phase ❣
John could rock a good concert!! RIP John!
Wish I could find tickets 4 his next tour we all miss him badly.
Am so VERY glad that someone had the idea to film all of this footage...YES Film...In this age of camera phones we take such a thing for granted...John was such a incredible talent and truly a gift to all who came to love and appreciate him...his memory will live on even after all of us are gone...and those who are lucky enough can join him for a vodka and ginger ale and listen to some old favorites played by the rock n roll band he said he would start...on the other side of the pearly gates
Saw at the end was recorded by PBS....Thank You Public Broadcasting
We had an apartment in the city
Me and Loretta liked living there
Well, it'd been years since the kids had grown
A life of their own, left us alone
John and Linda live in Omaha
And Joe is somewhere on the road
We lost Davy in the Korean war
And I still don't know what for, don't matter anymore
You know that old trees just grow stronger
And old rivers grow wilder every day
Old people just grow lonesome
Waiting for someone to say, "Hello in there, hello"
Me and Loretta, we don't talk much more
She sits and stares through the back door screen
And all the news just repeats itself
Like some forgotten dream that we've both seen
Someday I'll go and call up Rudy
We worked together at the factory
But what could I say if he asks "What's new?"
"Nothing, what's with you? Nothing much to do"
You know that old trees just grow stronger
And old rivers grow wilder every day
Old people just grow lonesome
Waiting for someone to say, "Hello in there, hello"
So if you're walking down the street sometime
And spot some hollow ancient eyes
Please don't just pass 'em by and stare
As if you didn't care, say, "Hello in there, hello"
Ubangi Stomp...what a trip. Rockin' John. Thanks for this. He's such a wonderful person then, now ,forever.
so sad that he is no longer with us..... we just love him.......
While there was no pretence to his music there was a brilliance. R.I.P john !!
I remember watching this when it was new on channel 11 in Chicago...John Prine and the Famous Potatoes (John Burns son of Jethro on guitar) were really good guys! You go John love ya dude!
if you never heard of John Prine, you're about to get a whole lot of truth dropped on ya.
oh boy... I jumped when I read your name... you are the name sake of my dear sweet uncle from Chula Vista, CA. Passed away in 1960 in USAF accident.
Seen more than a few shows in my life, some big,some small by some great and some not so great. No show was comparable to seeing a John Prine Show. His audiences loved him,and he loved them right back.
I was introduced to John in September, 1977. 'Had just turned 18 and was a freshman in college. The Student Union was hosting a series of free outdoor concerts on its "quad". A warm Saturday afternoon where a good time was had by all. Six months later a local coffee shop hosted him for a 50-cent cover charge. This show was a solo performance with acoustic guitar; quite intimate. A year later, the shop had him back, but, with a $2.00 charge ... too expensive for me, but, in hindsight, probably quite reasonable. I'm left with good feelings with joy and hope in my heart. Rest peacefully, John.
Jimmy B I did the math with an inflation calculator and $2 in 1977 is $8.52 in 2020. Not as a judgement about your income or how you choose to spend it but $8.52 today is literally a soda at a movie. People routinely paid $70-$100 to see him in similar venues for over 20 years.
@@emzyking5847 In 1977, $2 was an hours work. John was pretty much just another guy with a guitar at that time (and there were bunches of them performing at bars, cafes, parks, etc. at the time. I think I paid $4 to see Melissa Manchester about the same time frame, and she was famous. She'd been on The Midnight Special and everything.
I was introduced to John's music about the same time by one of my English professors. I heard "Illegal Smile" and I was hooked. I wouldn't judge Jimmy B for not dishing out the $2. Hindsight is always 20/20.
I went to so many of his concerts over the years that I lost count. The most I paid was $70 for front row, center seats. Every concert was wonderful and unique but that one was extra special and my daughter came away with his guitar pick.
John's music was a treasure and he will be sorely missed.
Hope he and Steve Goodman are jamming together and John's smoking that 9 mile long cigarette and drinking beer (or vodka and ginger ale).
Lovely memory ~
Thanks for posting.
@@jilianvan8165 :) :) :). -Jimmy
My brother Jerry and I were at this tapping at the WTTW studio in 1980. Halfway through the taping, a fire broke out on one of the lights near the back of the stage, and the studio started filling up with smoke. The taping was halted for about 30 minutes while the fire was put out and the smoke cleared. John wasn't phased by the incident at all. That night, John was being backed up by the "Famous Potatoes"who's lead guitar player was John Burns, son of the great mandolin player Jethro Burns.
Please post.
Wish I was there.
ET2 Wainright you gave me Prine's Prime cassette, and I thank you greatly. Mr Prine wether seeing you perform live or listening alone, brought joy to my heart. RIP!!!
I was in rock and blues biz in the 80s ,,i was a sessions man loaned out by Bobby Helms , I lived 7 miles from Bobby,,met John too he was a nice guy to me , RIP John buddy ,, I now live in Mississippi ,,,aka Keith J.
Arlo knows me too
Beyond incredible performance! So raw, genuine and real! Barely anyone like that today.
Tyler's cut from the same cloth.
The world is a better place for having you, the lovely John Prine ❤
R.I.P. John, nice job on an old Foghat song, Ubangi Stomp
This is the best John Prine video ever! I love the ones from his house in Maywood. It confirms that I was at the right place last week when I sat out front of that house and listened to John Prine. He just seems like he was the coolest person, Truely one of the good guys.
R.I.P. John Thanks ....
Legends never die!
John did an even more impressive version of "Loretta" in his later years...He added nuances to the verses that only increased age could supply...And I can relate to his songcraft even more with the passing of time...Thank you, John...
And then
All of a sudden
He was literally the greatest country musician ever
Oh John! I will miss you so much.
Absolutely amazing performance and an incredible storyteller