Elvis Costello Tribute To John Prine
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Hard to have a favorite when it comes to Prine. They are all treasures.
This channel is the gift that keeps giving. Thanks Otis
That gave me chills. Thank you Otis, and EC
I’ve loved John Prine -his songs & the human being- since I was 17. I’m 71 now and I miss his no longer being with us. Beautiful tribute to a spiritually beautiful man and unusually gifted songwriter. It’s a lesser world without him. At least I got to meet him on the banks of the White River at Jack’s in Mountain View, Arkansas back in the early ‘70s. That plus I own all of his albums that I play a lot. These days I play his last album the most. Now I’m off to dig on some of this here Adam Carroll fellow. Thanks, Otis. Wonderful Saturday morning podcast. This one really rocked my emotions. ❤
Thanks 🙏 Otis… a beautiful tribute from Elvis Costello… to John Prine… so emotionally worded… and from the heart. I especially like the first three Elvis Costello albums… and my first John Prine I owned was Bruised Orange.
I quickly needed to get more of John’s music… and I was hooked since then…John could make you laugh… or cry… with his songs… and I was lucky enough to see him three times over the years… I’m going to see his brother Billy… do a set of John’s music… in early October… and looking forward to it. John’s BIG… little brother.
When Fiona released “ I Remember Everything “
after John’s passing… it about broke my heart… it made the reality of his death … all too real… the lyrics once again finding that place inside… that touched you so deeply… and that final look up from John… into the camera… the fade to black… was a final … good bye. It made me cry then… as it does make my eyes wet thinking of that final scene as I write this now.
My best to your squirrel 🐿️… family…( love the Vinnie name…👌)… and thank you for your videos… I’ve learned so much.
I too share your affection for D&L. Such overwhelming little details and moments within those lyrics. And the empathy is what carries the day.
As a much younger man in 1970s, I had musician friends who formed what was essentially a John Prine tribute bar band. When they were not gigging, we often just sat around singing his songs. Never, ever tiring of them.
WOW! Thanks so much Otis for turning me on to Adam Carroll. He sings of a Texas I remember from my youth and his words resonate with me this morning. Simply one more reason for me to keep writing and playing songs. Saturday mornings are like church to me now....
A few years ago, I was fortunate to see and hear John Prine perform at Greene Hall in New Braunfels, Tx. Very informal but very entertaining, like he as part of the crowd. Very special memory.
I saw John Prine live many times in the 1970's and he always played Donald & Lydia. It is ingrained in my brain - definitely not a forgotten song for me and whenever I think of it I remember John Prine on stage.
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Adam Carroll Red bandana blues. That's what got me on the train
Thanks for sharing.
I always felt like the band Freakwater had a Prine-esque songwriting style, specifically songs like My Old Drunk Friend and Crazy Man could have fit comfortably on the first three Prine records
I totally agree! I’ve been a fan of Freakwater for years!
Yeah! I love Freakwater!
Very eloquent words from Elvis C. I've been a fan since the beginning. Really.
I know only little more than a handful of Prine's songs, but they're all so powerful, it's enough to show me that he was one of the greats. Praise from Mr. McManus is high praise indeed! Thanks for sharing. 😻✌P.S. Been meaning to check out David Ackles for years based on Elvis' recommendation. (?)
I've loved all music my whole life, but some stuff slips past. John Prine is one - bit this channel and it's people here have me obsessed with ol John now. Thank you my people... and big O.
Cheers Otis! Great story. I’ve always loved Prine, since I was 14 there was never a year went by that I didn’t perform and or listen to John daily. Bout 50 yrs now…..daily. Good times, bad times, he helped me through it all. And , thank God, still doing it. Even I didn’t really know that Costello was such a fan of JP’s. , but obviously, like many of us, he nearly (dare I say it?) worshiped the genius that was, and always will be John Prine. Favorite song??????? Totally impossible!!! Lol
Thanks Otis, my favorite Elvis Costello tunes were his early stuff with the Attractions, probably due to my youth but that Deep Dark Truthful Mirror really put the hook in me the first time I heard it. I recommend Elvis' autobiography.
My intersection with John Prine and Elvis are backwards. I started listening to Elvis Costello as a teen in the late 70’s admiring both lyrics and music. And I grew as he did too. If you like JP, but are unfamiliar with EC, check out the All This Useless Beauty from 96. Title track is phenomenal as is Poor Fractured Atlas, both slow, and Complicated Shadows if you want faster and edgier. About that same time (90s) I started listening to stuff that lead me to John Prine, whose words and music made me laugh, smile and cry depending on which one I might be listening to. Now I’m off to discover Adam Carroll. Thanks Otis!!
JP: Living In The Future. EC: Pump It Up. Thanks for the Adam Carroll reco. I know what I'll be doing for the next few days. He lives down there close to Ray and Judy and Lucas? Love those guys too. I'm the one living under a rock if I've missed Adam until now. Thanks Otis. Keep it going.
Really think it is great that Costello mentions Newman in the same breathe as Prine. So fortunate that my father brought me up on both of them. Have always thought Newman was like the Mark Twain of songwriters. Prine had the ability to just observe and understand people and put it into words that make all of us understand everyone around us. Thank you for the channel, as Dave Jaques told the story about the Philadelphia Folk Festival about the individual who said the rag tag group of people attending, when John came out, it was like "he gave them all dignity". Man is that wonderful. Newman was a commentator at 50,000 foot view of society, while Prine was able to observe and understand the individual. Both geniuses in their own way.
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Spanish Pipedream is JP to me but perhaps an all time favourite and gift to many, Angel From Montgomery.
I like Elvis' 'Shipbuilding.'
One Red Rose (Iris Dement's version is insane)
That one might be my favorite!
I'll check out Iris' version.
*Someone had said Roy Orbison was/is " the musicans' musician" that was so well said I can't attempt to reword it, but it goes for John Prine as well. I always wondered-- in an alternate universe, if John Prine was a collaborator with The Traveling Wilburys...what would the world have been gifted . I can say that I do not remember a time in my life without John Prine, forever imprinted on me, as I was lucky to have amazing parents that played good music loud, whenever possible. If there is a piece of whatever that made Mark Twain able to do what he did with words that continued after his death I believe John Prine was gifted with it. My favorite Prine song is probably Come Back to Us Barbara Lewis.....as a kid, the imagery was funny to me then, and now. Even though I conjure two completely different headspaces enjoying the song as a well weathered 40 something woman
I'll take "Hello in There" and specifically Joan Baez's version.
hey there Teeny sup good lookin
All John Prine songs are great, but to try and pick 2 I'm going with Hello in there, and The speed of the sound of Loneliness. Sam Stone is great, but far too sad for me.
My favorite Elvis Costello stuff was written by Nick Lowe. 😏
Hi Otis, I met John Prine, the first time at The Saddle Rack in San Jose, Ca. I was sitting at the bar waiting for Doc Watson to come on to play a set. This guy came up and sat next to me and ordered a beer. I heard a familiar voice... Hmmm I looked over and said, "You know, you look just like John Prine." and he said, "Wow, thats odd, that's my name." Seemed odd, we both laughed and shared conversation and a couple of beers, then he got up and played with Doc Watson for a couple of tunes. As we know, Doc was a hell of a picker and John was a standard 3 or 4 chord story picker. But it worked. He came back to the bar after his 15 minutes. I was actually quite calm back then and enjoyed the conversation. Later I saw him many times and as a guitar picker myself, have learned nearly every tune he ever wrote, note for note. And love playing his tunes whenever they are requested, or not. Thanks Otis.
What a wonderful way to start a Saturday morning, listening to you reading to us. Wow. It's just such a comfort.
Again, I thank you Otis. When you take the time to share John Prine tributes my world stops. Great stuff. I always say my favourite John Prine song is whatever song I am listening to in the moment. The choice can't be narrowed down to one.
Spectacle was a great tv show. One of the best episodes featured Jesse Winchester . I found Jesse’s music around the same time frame as John Prine as their first albums were released within months of each other. Winchester and Prine became huge in my musical world. I’ve never heard Otis talk about Jesse but I guess I might have missed it. His performance on Spectacle , if my memory is intact, brought EC to tears . It’s more than worth your time to see if it’s on YT somewhere. I was first drawn to Elvis Costello through his lyrics. He was riding the crest of the New Wave and was very successful in that. It was great to learn years later that he was just as much a fan of great songwriters as I was and not just a pop star. If anyone reading this is unfamiliar with Jesse’s music I encourage you to seek it out. Thanks for another great Saturday morning Otis!
That was a remarkable show with Jesse Winchester. He sang ‘Sham-a-Ling-Dong-Ding’ and brought tears to Neko Case sitting beside him on stage. Astonishing tune.
I just watched Jesse's Sham a - thanks for steering me in that direction. Beautiful, perfect. Neko- ❤
Oh my god! I always tell people: if I was an actor and needed to cry for a scene, what I'd do is call up Jesse Winchester's performance from that Costello Show. Works like a charm, every single time. I'm not alone. Neko Case had tears streaming down her face by the end of it, as well. So I'm in good company.
I love every tune on Prine’s first album. In terms of sheer remarkability and grotesquely sad back-stories, I’ll choose “Six O’Clock News” as a favorite. For Elvis, anything showing him playing live does it for me. From the ankle turning “Pump It Up” to his beautiful tribute to Paul McCartney (Penny Lane) in the East Room of The White House, where he gave props to The President’s Own Marine Corp Band’s trumpet player for his solo. Both Prine and Costello were once-in-a-generation-artists.
Costellos father played trumpet
Elvis Costello's "Spectacles" was a great series which I still enjoy on DVD & TH-cam. He was a great host and assembled great groups of guests. His words for John Prine are many things we all felt and couldn't put into words. "Bruised Orange" helped me like no other song I know. Will have to check out Adam Carrol, sounds like I may have heard some of his songs in the list you mentioned who covered him. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
Yeah Spectacles was one of the best things ever televised.
I liked the King of America album from the mid '80's. Otis, again I ask you to interview Jason Wilber. He lives just down the road from you in Bloomington. He played with John for a long time. I've been in contact with David Steele, who's from Bedford, IN and played with John before Jason. He lives out in LA but I've told him to get in touch with you the next time he'll be in Indiana. Both super nice fellows with stories to tell. Thanks for all you do!
An Elvis Costello song that always makes me happy: "Everyday I Write the Book".
"And I'm giving you a longing look
Everyday
Everyday
Everyday I write the book"
Thanks for this. Between Elvis Costello and Tom Waits, your channel has been awash lately in really incredible writing. I would read Tom Waits’ music reviews all day every day, and Elvis really knows how to get to the heart of the matter when talking about other musicians. We are lucky that we get to hear their incredible songs, and their writing.
"Bruised Orange" "Lake Marie" "The Missing Years" "Summers End" Prine
"Every day I Write The Book" "Allison" Costelllo
I grew up on those first Attractions records and still love them. But it's Elvis' collabs with Burt Bacharach that I hold in highest regard. His own recording of God Give me Strength slays me every time I hear it.
As for John Prine, I feel the loss deeply. Wish I'd been able to see him play in person. His songs are woven into my soul.
One of my very favorite Elvis Costello songs...Beyond Belief...And a lovely tribute to the giant, John Prine....Thanks, Otis....
Best way to start a Sat morn, well, right after sitting outside, listening to the birds and watching dawn break while drinking coffee.
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Grateful to be introduced to EC right at the beginning, his first album - thanks to Dr. Glenn Gass and his buddies back when they were in grad school. Been a big fan ever since! Too many favorites to list. Trying to think how old you might have been then?
On the other hand, invited friends to join me to see John Hyatt, Lyle, Guy Clark at Clowes, and at intermission, one of them disappointingly commented, "oh, I thought it was going to be John Prine..." LOL! Sheesh, it was a great show in my opinion anyway! Hyatt might not be Prine, but I sure do love him, too!
Heading over to check out Adam Carroll...thank you!
Nice tribute from Elvis………the last concert I saw John Prine in San Francisco dancing off the stage with Fiona in 2018. Farewell.
Elvis songs: 1A: Every Day InWrite the Book and 1B: Red Shoes.
Wonderful. Elvis C hit like a shock wave with his first 6 albums or so. Saw Prine on nearly every tour in the 80s and 90s. Miss him.
Hey Otis. I live in a small NZ town of less than 7000 people. In a recent conversation with someone I hadn't met previously, the topic went from Fabulous Superlatives to Kenny Vaughn to you...and this guy knew your podcast too. That's pretty long odds but testament to your appeal and reach.
My first Elvis Costello album was his second, This Years Model, which I thought was a continuation of the British songwriting/sound that I loved, like the Kinks. I first saw him perform in 1984 when he toured with T-Bone Burnett, a memorable show that was intimate and informal. Elvis entered through the rear doors of the theatre and walked through the audience singing Pump It Up with just an acoustic guitar. Like Dylan and the Stones, Elvis Costello has been a signpost for me, reliably pointing to his own influences. Get Happy was just such a album for its take on the Stax sound.
Question: You once gave out your postal address and asked for postcards, can you do that again?
Much love to you and I hope to see you down the road.
From Maywood Illinois & the OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC..."We got lots of love for you John Prine yeah yeah yeah........"
Great Song man!
I missed that too. Been off Facebook for years. Thanks Otis.
Favorite Costello: Oliver's Army. Favorite Prine: That's How Every Empire Falls.
Beyond Belief-Elvis Costello. Souvenirs-John Prine
........ land o' lakes,wi........here,,,,,.......tnx,again,,,for your vid.....40 years ago,I first heard his songs,,,..through good friends,,,a time in my life so long ago,,,,,......that I needed...almost as much as I needed those people around to steer me through life,,,,,,.........some now gone,,,some very,very close....brought together by his craft...lyrics,,,,,,.............................music is all we have to share....(Kansas)....peace out,Mr.Ottis......🌙
TEENY !!!! … I loved Spectacle. There’s a CD set of all the episodes.
Angel from Montgomery IF I had to choose one.
Angel from Montgomery IF I had to choose one.
My first Costello record was Armed Forces. Great record, desert island material. But as I acquired more, and there are several great ones, Get Happy stands out as my favorite. In my opinion, it's a non-genre record, all of his influences coming out at once. And, of course, more raw than Forces.
My most impactful Mr. John Prine tale.
It occurred on a Full Moon Saturday in early July of 20'. I was plugged in on a wonderful wooden stage out in the sticks way down over the hill from Limestone, West Virginia.
Before I strummed the first chord of my set, I noticed a Gentleman sitting behind his Love there in that Summer grass.
I instantly decided to introduce myself with a Prine song, "Long Monday."
I watched as he lovingly wrapped his arms around her & they began to gently sway to the music I was giving them.
Fast forward to this past March. I was in a spot that 99.9% of guitar carryin' folks would have turned their horse around before arriving at.
Luckyily, rough'ish Hillbilly bars are a comfortable place for me.
After meeting the locals who were enjoying their day there, I realized that this fella I just met, was the Gentleman sitting there on that Hill. I shared my story with him & he recalled that 4 minutes of magic we shared.
This past Monday I was back out in those sticks below Limestone & got to meet his Bride. She remembered that Saturday too.
I explained how that one song & the impact it had on them got me through the past couple plus years of not being able to share Positivity & Love with others through my Passion & Art.
I've booked plenty of places that only support original music. Which, I totally dig & prefer but, I always introduce myself with a Mr. John Prine song.
It's the fastest way to meet gooood folks.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Otis. Love All Around
Declan McManus has a remarkable knowledge of musical history! I don't remember a time when I wasn't a John prine fan and I remember exactly where I was when I first heard Elvis and the attractions in 1977.
Both musicians are a gift from the universe!
I'm a huge Costello fan. Any songwriting praise from him is very high indeed. John Prine was special.
Another great kick off to a much anticipated weekend, my friend! Coffee cheers to us all ☕️. Thanks for the Adam Carroll tip. Damn, looks like another rabbit hole I’ll end up going down…
Man out of time- Elvis
Paradise- Prine
John just got better with time. Yes his first album stood on its own, but wow he put out so much great material. He last album 2018 was fantastic. I really miss him.
Thanks. I never cried when a musician I did not know personally, until John Prine died.
thank you for sharing this!! will check out adam… Shortly after john passed i was listening to prine while passing the wabash river as Prine sang about doing the same..My tears just flowed ..
Thanks for turning us on to Adam Caroll.
Favorite Elvis Costello Stuff: King of America, hands down. T Bone Burnett may have a lot to do with that. But "Indoor Fireworks" and "Sleep of the Just" are just sublime. Favorite song is probably still "So Like Candy" from the Mighty Like a Rose album. Also love the Juliet Letters. I'm touched by the Randy Newman comparison. He belongs up there, very close in rank to Prine.
I miss John so much. Would love to see another show.
I've come to love a ton of Elvis' stuff, and knew Allison from just the general ether at the time, but his tune, "My Mood Swings," was on the Big Lebowski soundtrack, and that really wagged my tail. Such a great beat, great melody, fun words.. great stuff. Too much Prine love to mention. Spin the wheel of his songs, and you're always gonna land on the dollar. Thanks again for everything you do, Otis
ive come to respect Elvis esp since depending on my facial hair and hat ive been accused of reminding people of Elvis Costello....musiclaly, I dig Olivers Army....I def appreicate who he is...as to Prine I love em all well over 250 songs he wrote sand and a few he covered in the itnerest of if anyone reads my comment ill list a few one doesnt hear metnioned often.....Safety Joe, not just cuz it mentions my hometown brithplace Baltimore but cuz its weird es pthe chorus and depp......Sleepy Eye Boy cuz its awesome....He Was in Heaven Before He Died cuz its heart brekaing and wonderful ditto for One Red Rose ..Quiet Man cuz its cool and has some werid rad allitertion and stuff and thigns and Rocky Mountain Time not justg cuz I live in that time zone but cuz its strtange poetic and deep too
Otis what a great show thank you for this! Been catching up on your program as I’ve been recovering from surgery and I love you respect for and your love of the mystery of the music and songwriting and learning more from the greats! I got to see John Prine perform with Iris DeMent on the back of a flatbed truck in the parking lot in Phoenix Arizona after he recovered from his throat cancer what courage what Grace what Soul! Hello in there was the one that helped me and for Elvis it was waiting for the end of the world and shipbuilding thanks 1 million peace and blessings Lou✌️😎🌈❤️
Tramp the Dirt Down👍.. Elvis didn't exactly write love songs👍.. He Forgot it Was Sunday. John was In full flight on lost dog's and Mixed blessings. Howie's production was Brilliant and The Whole record is A Masterpiece..
I fear we won't see the likes of John Prine for a long, long time and the same goes for Elvis Costello. I can't pick a true favorite of Prine's songs, because then I think...'oh, but what about...'; however, 'Jesus, The Missing Years' has been on my recall list for a couple of decades now! Glad I found your channel.
"Grandpa was a Carpenter" my favorite JP song that showcases the pure joy John was. "Radio,Radio" was my intro to Elvis & have loved him ever since the beginning. Thanks Otis
My favorite Elvis Costello song would be Veronica and my favorite Prine song would be Blue Umbrella, awesome stuff Otis ✌️😎
Lake Marie and everything…. Hello in There I cover as I facilitate an older adult mental health/wellness training. EIvis Costello. His show Spectacle, a superior show! His aim is indeed true!
I dig the squirrels. I had a couple squirrel buddies at the old place during the Covid Times. They helped me when I was down during that time. Especially that part of the time when Prine passed on. God bless Kirby and the squirrel and that weird chipmunk that would watch me practice when I played loud during that strange lonely time.
Does my heart good to find people like you. The Google sent you to me through John Prine and Elvis Costello. You gave me much hope for singer/songwriter/storytellers. Thanks for sharing, we look forward to following you on the TH-cam. Dave and Deb
Otis, I was thinking about singer songwriters from Texas and I remembered Elliott Smith was from Dallas. Have you ever given him a listen?
Otis your a treasure. Love this.
Damn great show..
Covered. Greats.
Elvis .C..
Newman
JP.
Damn..😊
Otis this was great!! Spanish Pipedream and When I Get to Heaven :fav songs. So I am sure someone else has thought of this but one act play on the life of JP. Starting as a mailman who met his song characters on his daily walking route. IDK If I have thought it up likely someone else is farther along with it. Cheers!
I could go on and on listing my favorite Prine songs but the ones that pop into my consciousness just now are "Bruised Orange", "Sabu", "Blue Umbrella" and "Sleepy Eyed Boy." He was and still is a treasure.
Years ago (2002) I produced shows (mostly Texas Alt Country) in upstate NY. At Lloyd Maine's urging I booked Adam Carroll...He was traveling with his brother Worth and they stayed at our house and Adam put on a wonderful show. A quiet, unassuming humble guy with so much talent. Kudos to you Otis for supporting Adam with your comments.
Hey Otis! Nobody makes coffee seem any more appealing than you, my friend, and as all these great comments indicate, you pretty much do the same for the songwriters you appreciate with such warmth and nuance!
With writers as incredible and prolific as John Prine and Elvis Costello, I hesitate to describe it as “an embarrassment of riches,” but I hope all will understand my intent!
For a wonderful and slightly obscure Prine song, I’d put in a word for his brooding, powerful and poetic “Saddle In The Rain,” off his album “Common Sense,” both the studio cut and the live version with Marty Stuart (with the apocryphal extra final verse)!
With Elvis Costello, again, it’s really a good thing we’re allowed to like all that we survey, though at this stage of “the way the world turns,”
I have to give a shout-out to one of the subtlest anti-war songs ever, his gorgeous “Shipbuilding,” with the wonderful and mercurial trumpet solo by the late Chet Baker, and the great line, “With all the will in the world, diving for dear life, when we could be diving for pearls.”
It’s great to be/have been on planet with hearts and minds as loving, observant and profound as these two very (thankfully!) human beings…
- Best always,
Glenn Jones
When I moved to Corpus Christi in about 2001 there was a great radio station playing Texas music. They introduced me to so much amazing stuff that I had never heard despite living my whole life in Tx. James McMurtry, Owen Temple, Max Stallings, Toni Price, Larry Joe Taylor, etc, etc. I fell in love the first time I heard them play Red Bandana Blues by Adam Carroll & was shocked that all of that guitar and harmonica and singin was comin from just 1 dude by himself - what an artist. Great vid OG.
Sweet Revenge, John Prine
Blood and Chocolate, Elvis Costello
John Prine, so many... "Hello in there?' but so many others. Elvis Costello was my first concert in 1992 or so at Pine Knob and This Years Model was the first album I purchased. Loved Prine and I appreciate Elvis so much. Thank you Otis!
I was a regular mail carrier out of San Francisco’s main office from ’66 to ’68 and for any writer or songster, the wealth of material ready to harvest is amble. 😉
Outstanding and on point homage from Elvis Costello to John Prine. Also, so true about the great talents that don't get the recognition or distribution from the machine...Adam Carroll I will check out for sure, thanks.
Today my favorites are Grandpa was a carpenter, That's the way the world goes round, and Paradise! Tomorrow who knows!
Otis, thanks so much for the Adam Carroll recommendation. I just streamed the entire 'Looking Out The Screen Door' record and loved it. Also, thanks for the Elvis Costello tribute to John Prine. I was fortunate to see John twice and have struggled to listen since his passing. Listening to Adam's stuff will allow me to again enjoy John's catalog. 👍
I have a hard time picking favorites of anything, but if I clear my mind and then let an image of an Elvis Costello album cover appear, it's probably gonna be Imperial Bedroom. Not just because it was an amazing piece of art (the cover), but also because I think I listened to it more than any album every by anyone. Almost Blue and This Year's Model are also possibilities, but I love everything Elvis Costello has ever done.
Man - we need to share tales sometime. I was a talent Buyer for 30+ years - and I cannot get enough of your stories -
I have quite a few as well. Thank you for being a true believer -
I'd love to hear Elvis cover Lake Marie.
“Indoor Fireworks” is a favorite EC composition.
I introduced my dad to John Prine when I was about 19. He loved all of John's early stuff. We had our differences, but John's music wasn't one of them. When my dad died, my son, my nephew and I performed "Paradise" at my dad's memorial. That's three generations with a deep appreciation of his music. I told my son that when you can boil an emotion or a feeling down to it's very essence, that's genius. Less is always more. John Prine was a master at that.
oits on elvis on prine wow trifecta for julesy lol
I'm so fortunate to have been turned onto Sam Stone, Illegal Smile as a teenager in college living in a house with four other hippies. I found Prines first album and love it today. I had good roommates as they turned me onto Kinky Friedman, David Bromberg, Jackson Brown etc. As for Declan McManus (Elvis Costello) his first and second albums are great and timeless, my favs. I saw Elvis in about 2003, he did an acoustic set, just him and guitar, it was amazing . Thanks for an excellent video you're appreciated.
Brad D. Also saw Elvis Costello do a solo acoustic set...opening for Bob Dylan in the Indiana University auditorium. Elvis Costello was (for me) the highlight of that show!
Thanks Otis. It’s a real treat to hear Mr Costello’s thoughtful commentary on Mr Prine. And yours. It always feels good to find out that artists you admire are also fine human beings. I believe that Mr Prine got one of the ultimate compliments in the very beginning. Any songwriter would be blown away to get their first recording contract because Kris Krisstofferson was so knocked out by their songs that he called Atlantic Records and told them to sign him. Told, not asked. It doesn’t get any better than that. Like Linda Ronstadt on David Lindley (“He always played exactly what you wanted to hear but hadn’t thought of yet. Always.”) Or George Carlin saying he thought Lewis Black was the best standup comedian. To have one song as good as any of the songs on that first album would make for a proud initial effort. “Far, Far From Me” is a fave of mine that I haven’t heard anyone cover. And big thanks for Adam Carroll. I’d like to return the favor. Check out a great songwriter from Philomath, Oregon named Neal Gladstone. “Neal Gladstone Tribute Concert” on TH-cam would be a good start. All the best to you, brother. Over and out.
the godess bless rev todd snider yes theres many clips of todd about prine incl that recent tale i KNOW theres a decnt quality one from Roanoke....i got to see him live as my first post Quarntimes show (other than Chuck D and Rakim in talk and mini show the last thing I saw live was Prine in one of his last shows rescheudled whe nhe had stints put in that summer of 2019 in late summer at Red Rocks) and I wanted to add not too many months ago someone kindly posted a full concert clearly one of Prine's last in Sweden of all places Otis which is why i thoght of it as well ....the video is fine and the audio is fixed up and great and Prine's banter is top notch a little different...hes clealry been pysiclaly affected understandbaly by whatever caused him to need stints tho he caried on with his shows and apologizes (and this is relevant to ur and Elvis and Todd's observations) that hes gonna need to sit for most of the concert like he did and hadnt much done since the folk days decades ago tho hes with his band and is quite lively his tales even more amsuing profound and a lil different than ever.....i highly recommend that concert on youtube which ive see nseveral times and as yall can tell i love my Prine....thanks brother Otis