As an 81 year old in a six days time, I have never been disappointed in any of John's songs or performances, it was a very sad day when he passed away, the world lost an unbelievable and to some degree an underrated talent, just think of all of the music fans who had never experienced his genius, and to those of us who did - from a long time ago. thank you John - your music and memory will live on with us forever.
1971- I was at The Old Town School of Folk Music a guest of Winn Stracke the founder. He had performed ALL of John's first album for us, well almost all. And we where huge fans on the spot. The club across the street rumor had it was where Kris Kristofferson heard John. I met John and Steve at a waaaaay out in the hills concert in Maine in 1975. My girl and I were stagehands and backstage. She was picked to present Steve with birthday flowers. I made veggie stew for the band. Days and nights like that just can't be brought back. Much like Mr. Peabody's coal. I hear John's little brother is out performing the songs!
Pretty sure the young man playing lead guitar is the youngster from Bloomington, Indiana. Had him in a high school class I was a substitute teacher for. Lot of music in Bloomington, Even beyond Molenkamp, a new young lady Sadie Johnson ex Sad Sam Blues Band. Keep an eye on her. And her sister on bass and Krista Hess on Guitar as well.
John was a great guy and my sisters boyfriend. We lived in Maywood IL. John went to school with all of my 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He worked at the local post office. and he’d come and eat at our house like family!!! We miss you Brother ❤️🍷
David Allan Coe made a lot of money for himself & Steve Goodman by recording this song. It reached number eight on the charts in 1975. Even though John Prine helped Steve write it, Prine requested to be uncredited on the song because he thought it was a goofy novelty song. Years later, Steve gave John, John’s part of the royalties out of good faith to his friend.
I am 77 and even though I had a good singing voice I did not pay much attention to music until about 10 years ago when I discovered karaoke on you tube and started to use that to learn different songs. I go to karaoke venues now at least once a week and for an old fart, I am ok. I had never heard of most of the musicians that I sing to until something happens to them. I just started to learn about John Prine about a month ago and he has been added to my list. My wife and I sing "in spite of ourselves" and I do "the other side of town"
Steve Goodman--what TERRIBLE LOSS.Even when he was ill, he toured and would stop at hospitals to get treatments...... the disease finally claimed him--but the world gained beautiful songs, and enjoyed Steve's dear sweet spirit. His light burns still, in the hearts of those he touched.... xoooox
John Prine's talent as a story teller, singer, composer and musician deserve more recognition than they ever received. I'm 72 and am glad to have shared time with John.
What the hell you talking about? Why is it not good enough to suit you that he had a huge following and had everything he wanted? What no AM radio playing his hit single all week over and over? Is that the recognition you think is good or did he let you down by not writing real popular lame ass songs of the insipid MTV or VH1 kind. Man, he was a songwriter's songwriter and it takes good taste and quick wit to appreciate John Prine not mention actually listen to his lyrics. He was as close to perfect as can be and those big rock stars attract the brain dead. You don't get it do you.
My 80th bday is 3 weeks away which is a great shock to me.😮😅 I love John Prine like a brother. best thing my crazy ex husband ever did was take me to a concert in Arlington Tx in May 1973. First time l ever saw John and he's part of my life since. RIP and rise in glory brother.
Absolutely fantastic ! Smooth , draws you in , comfortible and fun ! Adventurous , reaches out and humble . Appreciative and treats his audience and fans with love and respect ! Thank you , John ! You brightened a lot of folks’s day ! Stu Kurland
I think he made this up as he went along. Seems I heard the stor Steve was going to give the song to Coe to do and wanted to know if John wanted credit. John thought the sng was stupid, which is why David Alan Coe never gave him credit for it. I have a double album with the story book the various songs on album. John said he would write songs in his mind on the way to the club show he did, because he was afraid the people were tired of his others.
I’ve been a huge fan for 50+ years. I love his music so much. The night my husband proposed to me, we had been to see John Prine in concert with Leon Redbone opening. It was awesome. Hard to believe that was almost 40 years ago. I cried so much when he died. RIP, John!
Was that show in Milwaukee? I saw those two. Leon walks on stage tossing down his cane with a spin, it bounces off the stage with opposite spin and he catches it. Simple little move but I remember it to this day. Must have been around 1977.
No. No they’re not . They are just dead and you have a problem with reality. We do however have a ton of records that we can enjoy until we too return to dust. Forever!
I heard this song when it originally came out. At the time I was probably 10 or 12 years old. I didn’t understand it. Now I am pushing 50 and I have enough life experience and heartache to understand. Crushing weight of the destroyed lives collapsing on you, and still feeling hope. I know what it feels like to try to stop believing and hope.
Last night I saw an accident, on the corner of Third and Green. Two cars collided, and I got excited, just being a part of that scene. God Bless John Prine.
you are only a nobody to your humble and self-depricating candid demeanor, but the real truth of the matter is that you actually are personally part, no matter how small of a role, known by others or not.., so the reality is my man, YOU are, in fact, a legend yourself. And any known legend, alive or gone, would freely admit that nobody does it all someon alone, so soak up some of the love for John Prine on these threads, and remember apply some of that love and appreciation to yourself however you might in your own legendary way. " Make me a poster of an old rodeo..,." rip jp, may his legacy live forever.
What a treat to stumble on to this song after many years and to hear the story behind it. I used to see John and Steve play in Illinois from time to time back in the '70s. Lucky me. Talented them.
I'm 75 yrs old , i have been a fan of country music all my life , since a long departed cousin came back from living in Canada , and brought me back two j Cash albums . I had never heard of John Prine 'til discovering him last week on 'You Tube' !!! - WOW ! - when did he die ?
I got to see John Prine on three different occasions… lastly at Radio City Music Hall… on his last tour. Losing him… hit very hard… an American icon… a great story teller… and from what I’ve heard from other musicians… a good human being. I miss John Prine… and know that I always will… I’m going to see his brother Billy Prine… in October… looking forward to it… maybe a bit of closure… or maybe just miss him a little bit more… Thank You John… for all your music 🎶…❤️… give my regards to Steve… 💐💐
So gutted for John that he’s gone and selfishly gutted for myself for only getting into him recently…..can’t believe I hadn’t heard about him until a year or so ago. Love everything I’ve heard by him so far, can’t get enough!
@@marlaweatherson6524 This is true. Still, I could kick myself for missing out on his songs for so long. As you say though, at least I have in the end.
I was lucky enough to have seen him live three times. One at the very beginning of his career, once in his prime and once at the end. My late husband, who was really into music and had seen just about everyone somehow missed John Prine until he met me in his 40s. He couldn't believe he had missed him either. Your flag decal won't get you into heaven but listening to John Prine will get you close!
Alive in our digital hands..im only 77 in a fre days seems like a Lifetime!! Watched John go from a young man to a shrivelled little old man right in front of our eyes & Mick Jagger go on forever!!
@@alasdairwreid heh my best friend lives in Glasgow, your comment simply caught my eye here while thinking of friends and poets and it got me thinking "…from north of Scotland!" you are either drunk, from Icland, or Nessy the sea monster… probably all three I chuckled to myself silently wondering what John Prine would've made of that, but I guess in a way he already did because people of such unque legacy live on in the hearts and memories of those they touched somehow whether they know it or not, passed on or still here. They do remain with us I think. Bless ya with love from Philly to Scotland.
Every morning John greets me wrapping me in his arms of compassion, empathy, unconditional intelligence understanding my humor, sadness and history....and I, am one with him. I love you John, and love knowing you and your beautiful wife joined talents and raised amazing kids. May the energies of The Universe continue to flow through your parents and the river in which you dance, into a person like me who plugs you and your music into my ears, "running" as a 75 year old spunky woman...."In Spite Of Ourselves"! Precious Angel, thank you.
Like someone else said below, I was late to the John Prine appreciation party. My mistake! Wish I could have magically spent an evening listening to him sing and tell stories in a living room somewhere.
I have never seen an artist so loved and recognized as i did when i saw john and jason and band in Indianapolis. John just spoke out loud on the microphone to people he knew and recognized out in the crowd telling them he will see them after the show. That night was one one the best concerts of my life. Now the first time i saw him was in evansville indiana at the mesker park amphitheater bluegrass concert. Earl Scruggs and sons were on the stage and i kept seeing this roady down front feverishly smoking ciggs and chuggin jack daniels whiskey. I thought who in the hell is that rough cutt lookin grubby roadie down front. Then they announced mr. John prine and he walked on stage ,he alone with his martin d 28,set that bottle of jack down and went to work. I had never seen anything like it . The stories,the songs and funny lyrics. Man he was a true master at work holding us all spell bound. Liveing in the moment contemplating humor ,sadness,a lost love,and twisted marital relationship,and murder on a fishing trip. Never will forget it.
I simply love John's STORIES he was one of the BEST.TWO VERY TALENTED MEN.SADLY MISSED.HEAVEN IS IN GOOD HANDS WITH THEM BOTH RIP YOU TWO I CANT IMAGINE WHAT YOU TWO ARE UP TOO😢😢😍😍😍❤❤❤❤
To me, he speaks of Texas. To others he speaks of other lives I suppose. I suppose in a weird, different way that is why Shakespeare is still popular 😊. Both of them understood the human being and the conversations, stories and emotions that was and is life. I found him too late when he passed away. The man was a born for the working class,musical genius.
I’m blessed to have his album, I’m 72 & love his music, Angel from Montgomery one of my favorites. RIP John, have shared you w/ my daughter & still listening to your lyrics & loving your music♥️💫🕊
I had the pleasure of working on a concert with both John & Steve Goodman together in Portland, Or in the 70’s. One of the greatest times in my musical career!
Holey Moley!! Is this the pinnacle? Very Steve Goodman like song. I saw them live in 1977 in Toronto, Convocation Hall, my first date with a wonderful young woman who I married in 1979!! RIP SG and JP, may God , as we know him, bless you both. We are still married, thank you John.
Found his music in 1972 when I got back home from Korea. My son and I saw him in Radio City on his Tree of Forgiveness tour.WFUV 90.7FM radio plays Prine Time on Saturdays 4:00 to 8:00.☮️
Saw him when he played at the Orpheum in Memphis TN. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen! I’ve actually reached the age where I really appreciate his song “Hello in There” even more than ever!
Growing up listening to this great man so many years gives up older folks that special connection listening to him in our older years! 70s now and so happy listening to Prines music !
What a great song. I’m sad when I discover a musician for real near or at their end. I’d heard his name, but thought he wasn’t for me. Wrong. Great performance, enjoyed the tune.
I didnt get into listening to country music until the 1990s so I missed a lot of great singers. Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson got me into loving country. I had never heard of John Prine until today. I love his voice and this song. ❤
Loved seeing him live, to be up close was worth what it took to get those seats. Such a nice guy, played to the crowd, and loved us all. He had a die hard crowd, and even the newer audience at the shows, the kids, they got him, too. ❤️
@@davidholton9667 68. I think the first time I saw him was '80 either at the Warner or Baltimore's historic Lyric. He was a crowd pleaser. The last time I saw him was at Wolf Trap one summer some years after his throat cancer recovery. He'd play what we asked for. I think it was him who said on stage to tell the truth when we could. Humble, honest, and intelligent was John.
Back in the 80s Arlo opened for him, and then in later years they got together some more. I'm pretty sure that was the case in DC in the early 2000s. The last time I saw him was in Vienna maybe 2008. Whoops I lied just then. Phoenix at the MIM was great show. Fairly recent, in the 8 years but I get out a lot. Loved his somewhat reverse unconventional picking method. Hard to pull off. Fave song Unwed Fathers or Burned Orange I guess.
I'm kind of new to Mr. Prine. I've listened to a bunch of his songs and the more I listen to him, the more I like him. I've watched a few interviews with him and he impresses me as being a genuinely kind and funny man. He's a great story teller, and he seems like he would be the kind of friend that you would want to have.
John Prine was a blessing to true music lovers. When we lost him we lost a bit of Americana. He was the epitome of a real American singer/songwriter. God bless you, John.
Smiling Johnnie 😢. Love this song. I’m so privileged to have discovered him in 1972 and listen to him & miss him everyday! Love and miss Steve Goodman too❤️. This is a wonderful tribute and story to John and Steve🤣
As an 81 year old in a six days time, I have never been disappointed in any of John's songs or performances, it was a very sad day when he passed away, the world lost an unbelievable and to some degree an underrated talent, just think of all of the music fans who had never experienced his genius, and to those of us who did - from a long time ago. thank you John - your music and memory will live on with us forever.
We lost an American treasure when John passed. It was so sad. I’m so thankful I got to see him in concert a few times.
1971- I was at The Old Town School of Folk Music a guest of Winn Stracke the founder. He had performed ALL of John's first album for us, well almost all. And we where huge fans on the spot. The club across the street rumor had it was where Kris Kristofferson heard John. I met John and Steve at a waaaaay out in the hills concert in Maine in 1975. My girl and I were stagehands and backstage. She was picked to present Steve with birthday flowers. I made veggie stew for the band.
Days and nights like that just can't be brought back. Much like Mr. Peabody's coal. I hear John's little brother is out performing the songs!
Pretty sure the young man playing lead guitar is the youngster from Bloomington, Indiana. Had him in a high school class I was a substitute teacher for. Lot of music in Bloomington, Even beyond Molenkamp, a new young lady Sadie Johnson ex Sad Sam Blues Band. Keep an eye on her. And her sister on bass and Krista Hess on Guitar as well.
Hello young lady IQ have a birthday coming up I will be 70
@@peterzabriskie yes his name is Jason Wilber
Anyone who plays John prine has my vote!!!!!
John was a great guy and my sisters boyfriend. We lived in Maywood IL.
John went to school with all of my 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He worked at the local post office. and he’d come and eat at our house like family!!! We miss you Brother ❤️🍷
David Allan Coe made a lot of money for himself & Steve Goodman by recording this song. It reached number eight on the charts in 1975. Even though John Prine helped Steve write it, Prine requested to be uncredited on the song because he thought it was a goofy novelty song. Years later, Steve gave John, John’s part of the royalties out of good faith to his friend.
The story I heard was that John wouldn't take the money so Steve bought him an antique Wurlitzer Juke Box.
@@KevinWintersVA
Could be true.
The juke box is currently on display in the Country Music Hall of Fame. It’s beautiful and interesting to see the records he chose to include inside.
I am 77 and even though I had a good singing voice I did not pay much attention to music until about 10 years ago when I discovered karaoke on you tube and started to use that to learn different songs. I go to karaoke venues now at least once a week and for an old fart, I am ok. I had never heard of most of the musicians that I sing to until something happens to them. I just started to learn about John Prine about a month ago and he has been added to my list. My wife and I sing "in spite of ourselves" and I do "the other side of town"
Steve Goodman--what TERRIBLE LOSS.Even when he was ill, he toured and would stop at hospitals to get treatments...... the disease finally claimed him--but the world gained beautiful songs, and enjoyed Steve's dear sweet spirit. His light burns still, in the hearts of those he touched.... xoooox
John Prine's talent as a story teller, singer, composer and musician deserve more recognition than they ever received.
I'm 72 and am glad to have shared time with John.
Thank you two beards
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What the hell you talking about? Why is it not good enough to suit you that he had a huge following and had everything he wanted? What no AM radio playing his hit single all week over and over? Is that the recognition you think is good or did he let you down by not writing real popular lame ass songs of the insipid MTV or VH1 kind. Man, he was a songwriter's songwriter and it takes good taste and quick wit to appreciate John Prine not mention actually listen to his lyrics. He was as close to perfect as can be and those big rock stars attract the brain dead. You don't get it do you.
My 80th bday is 3 weeks away which is a great shock to me.😮😅 I love John Prine like a brother. best thing my crazy ex husband ever did was take me to a concert in Arlington Tx in May 1973. First time l ever saw John and he's part of my life since. RIP and rise in glory brother.
Absolutely fantastic ! Smooth , draws you in , comfortible and fun ! Adventurous , reaches out and humble . Appreciative and treats his audience and fans with love and respect ! Thank you , John ! You brightened a lot of folks’s day ! Stu Kurland
I'm a 60 year old blues harmonica player,also a retired dj, played johns music many times loved big ole goffy world
This version is priceless.. To hear him tell the story behind writing it. A great story. Makes the song even better.
I love how he put David Allen Coe in prison
I agree the story behind it made it better. Like knowing how a song came about.
much better than David Alan Coes explanation
I think he made this up as he went along. Seems I heard the stor Steve was going to give the song to Coe to do and wanted to know if John wanted credit. John thought the sng was stupid, which is why David Alan Coe never gave him credit for it. I have a double album with the story book the various songs on album. John said he would write songs in his mind on the way to the club show he did, because he was afraid the people were tired of his others.
John was an American Treasure
100% agree Terry. John Prine and Steve Goodman are my favorite
Miss him so much! He could recite his grocery list and it would be priceless.
You're right.
He may not have had the "best" voice, but he was one of the best singers and writers we've had in my 80 years. Love you John.
Hello Paul, how are you doing today
In Kentucky , there is a mural of John Prine on a building . I smile every time I drive pass it.
What town in Kentucky is it in?? I'd love to see it!
I’ll get back to you with the best that I can. It really is good.
I think John lived a good life, did what he wanted to do and touched many people beyond his own reach. That’s success!
Sadly in the past decade we have lost so many good country singers and John was one of the best
We also just lost Loretta Lynn this past Friday, RIP to all true legends.
We older folk on here grew up in the very best music era ! Didn’t we now ? Yup sure enough 💃🎶🎵☮️✌️ Prine also served in the Army in Vietnam!
He's said that he didn't serve in Vietnam, but in the European area.
More American than any apple pie. John is part and parcel to American culture.
Today is Christmas
.I was lonely..till now. I miss you.
I’ve been a huge fan for 50+ years. I love his music so much. The night my husband proposed to me, we had been to see John Prine in concert with Leon Redbone opening. It was awesome. Hard to believe that was almost 40 years ago. I cried so much when he died. RIP, John!
Congratulations
Was that show in Milwaukee? I saw those two. Leon walks on stage tossing down his cane with a spin, it bounces off the stage with opposite spin and he catches it. Simple little move but I remember it to this day. Must have been around 1977.
@@bilbobaggins3333 - It was in Seattle 1984. I just remember laughing a lot. He is quite the showman.
I am trying to play every John Prine song I can find God bless you John I hope the Lord enjoys you as much as I do
I don't know how John can keep a straight face singing some of the lyrics! What a great song, RIP John.
John never wanted a songwriting credit from Steve . David Allan Coe brought it to the masses. All three men are legends
Dammit, he's got me crying, because my parents had a purple pickup truck.
How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
I was saddened to hear the news that we lost John during COVID-19. I hope he finds “Paradise”. We will miss you, John.
RIP John and Steve. I know you are both making beautiful music in Heaven
Thank you FOAD.
No. No they’re not . They are just dead and you have a problem with reality. We do however have a ton of records that we can enjoy until we too return to dust. Forever!
... and John is smoking a cigarette that's "nine miles long". :-)
@@chuckeelhart1746....And Dale Earnhardt died because he was a reckless thug on the track, not because "God needed a driver."
@@chuckeelhart1746 they will be when the Lord does return!
Why rain on people's kind and hopeful comments with ignorance as your bliss ?
We lost an American treasure! He could write and sing beautiful music. RIP John.
His brother Doug was my lieutenant on Chgo PD. Another great guy!
That there is my music hero.
I heard this song when it originally came out. At the time I was probably 10 or 12 years old. I didn’t understand it. Now I am pushing 50 and I have enough life experience and heartache to understand. Crushing weight of the destroyed lives collapsing on you, and still feeling hope. I know what it feels like to try to stop believing and hope.
Last night I saw an accident, on the corner of Third and Green. Two cars collided, and I got excited, just being a part of that scene. God Bless John Prine.
I saw Steve Goodman do this song, with full acknowledgement to the contributions of David Allan Coe. He and Prine were so good together.
How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
They always acknowledge Coe just normally in a subtle way. Thank you Laura they were good together
I saw them both together at Massey Hall back in the late 70's. John Prine was one of a kind.
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I'm a nobody, played the same stages with them, Earls of Old Town and others, I miss John so, I could not keep from cryin a little just now...
Thank you walker i subscribed and i'm going to watch some of your videos
@@ListentoFolkMusic oh thanks!
I was fortunate to see Steve open for someone else at Earls in the early 60's. Can't remember who was the headliner. :)
You're a somebody to God ❤
you are only a nobody to your humble and self-depricating candid demeanor, but the real truth of the matter is that you actually are personally part, no matter how small of a role, known by others or not.., so the reality is my man, YOU are, in fact, a legend yourself. And any known legend, alive or gone, would freely admit that nobody does it all someon alone, so soak up some of the love for John Prine on these threads, and remember apply some of that love and appreciation to yourself however you might in your own legendary way. " Make me a poster of an old rodeo..,." rip jp, may his legacy live forever.
The greatest to ever do it. RIP John. I miss you terribly.
Been listening to this beautiful man since 1973 and im a. Better man for it. You have been in my soul since then. thanks brother
count me ,a better man also. thanks for all the great songs
Thanks Tom and wayne
although something is off key, maybe his guitar, this is great! i never even knew he sang this one or was involved, so, thats cool!
What a treat to stumble on to this song after many years and to hear the story behind it. I used to see John and Steve play in Illinois from time to time back in the '70s. Lucky me. Talented them.
John Prime and Stevie Goodman are playing great music up in the great band in the sky. I have no doubt.
I'm 75 yrs old , i have been a fan of country music all my life , since a long departed cousin came back from living in Canada , and brought me back two j Cash albums .
I had never heard of John Prine 'til discovering him last week on 'You Tube' !!! - WOW ! - when did he die ?
April 7, 2020
I loved Steve Goodman. Quite a pair.
Hi David, how are you doing today
The late great Jerry Jeff does a pretty nice cover of this song also
Oh cool I will check it out
A song about trains and electricity would be nice ,great song ,great John
Hello how are you doing?
My wife is from Serbia. She loves this
Hi James, how are you doing today
@@Marybrunette excellent. Thank you
@@Marybrunette excellent! And you?
I got to see John Prine on three different occasions… lastly at Radio City Music Hall… on his last tour. Losing him… hit very hard… an American icon… a great story teller… and from what I’ve heard from other musicians… a good human being. I miss John Prine… and know that I always will… I’m going to see his brother Billy Prine… in October… looking forward to it… maybe a bit of closure… or maybe just miss him a little bit more… Thank You John… for all your music 🎶…❤️… give my regards to Steve… 💐💐
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What an Icon of American folk music. He is missed
So gutted for John that he’s gone and selfishly gutted for myself for only getting into him recently…..can’t believe I hadn’t heard about him until a year or so ago. Love everything I’ve heard by him so far, can’t get enough!
At least you got him eventually.
@@marlaweatherson6524 This is true. Still, I could kick myself for missing out on his songs for so long. As you say though, at least I have in the end.
I was lucky enough to have seen him live three times. One at the very beginning of his career, once in his prime and once at the end. My late husband, who was really into music and had seen just about everyone somehow missed John Prine until he met me in his 40s. He couldn't believe he had missed him either. Your flag decal won't get you into heaven but listening to John Prine will get you close!
I just did covered him myself this past year. Don't know why I hadn't heard of him and his music until recently. I love him.
Doesn't matter when. Just so you did. Hope you know Souvenirs
Fabulous singer/songwriter
Missing John Prine 😢
A favorite song of mine.
Also, thanks to David Allen Coe. ❤️🎶. RIP John Prine ❤️
Hey how are you doing..?
Alive in our digital hands..im only 77 in a fre days seems like a Lifetime!! Watched John go from a young man to a shrivelled little old man right in front of our eyes & Mick Jagger go on forever!!
ditto . . . . from the north of Scotland . . . .!!!
@@alasdairwreid heh my best friend lives in Glasgow, your comment simply caught my eye here while thinking of friends and poets and it got me thinking "…from north of Scotland!" you are either drunk, from Icland, or Nessy the sea monster… probably all three I chuckled to myself silently wondering what John Prine would've made of that, but I guess in a way he already did because people of such unque legacy live on in the hearts and memories of those they touched somehow whether they know it or not, passed on or still here. They do remain with us I think. Bless ya with love from Philly to Scotland.
my main regret is never having had the opportunity to see John live . . . .
JOHN PRINE: COME BACK. COME BACK! WE MISS YOU!
Born with talent for writing, playing and singing the blues!
Hes in heaven now with GOD smoking a neverending cigarette...
Every morning John greets me wrapping me in his arms of compassion, empathy, unconditional intelligence understanding my humor, sadness and history....and I, am one with him. I love you John, and love knowing you and your beautiful wife joined talents and raised amazing kids. May the energies of The Universe continue to flow through your parents and the river in which you dance, into a person like me who plugs you and your music into my ears, "running" as a 75 year old spunky woman...."In Spite Of Ourselves"! Precious Angel, thank you.
I’m 29 years old and I love John Prine. A generation song writer. God Bless!
What's more fine than genuine Prine....taken up space in another place.....mak'in that world go round....
Hi Francis, how are you doing today
Best story teller, singer songwriter ever!!🤣👍🥰
Like someone else said below, I was late to the John Prine appreciation party. My mistake! Wish I could have magically spent an evening listening to him sing and tell stories in a living room somewhere.
I have never seen an artist so loved and recognized as i did when i saw john and jason and band in Indianapolis. John just spoke out loud on the microphone to people he knew and recognized out in the crowd telling them he will see them after the show. That night was one one the best concerts of my life. Now the first time i saw him was in evansville indiana at the mesker park amphitheater bluegrass concert. Earl Scruggs and sons were on the stage and i kept seeing this roady down front feverishly smoking ciggs and chuggin jack daniels whiskey. I thought who in the hell is that rough cutt lookin grubby roadie down front. Then they announced mr. John prine and he walked on stage ,he alone with his martin d 28,set that bottle of jack down and went to work. I had never seen anything like it . The stories,the songs and funny lyrics. Man he was a true master at work holding us all spell bound. Liveing in the moment contemplating humor ,sadness,a lost love,and twisted marital relationship,and murder on a fishing trip. Never will forget it.
I simply love John's STORIES he was one of the BEST.TWO VERY TALENTED MEN.SADLY MISSED.HEAVEN IS IN GOOD HANDS WITH THEM BOTH RIP YOU TWO I CANT IMAGINE WHAT YOU TWO ARE UP TOO😢😢😍😍😍❤❤❤❤
How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
all caps are hard to read and the work of SATAN,
@@davidholton9667ciao David! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🌄
Lucky enough to meet him, @ a Poody party
God bless Poody Lock.
In around early 1976 Ish he played a show in Newport with Steve Goodman !
I spend some time at the Old Town School of Folk. Good times! A lot of great talent from that place.
Hi Michael, how are you doing today
To me, he speaks of Texas. To others he speaks of other lives I suppose. I suppose in a weird, different way that is why Shakespeare is still popular 😊. Both of them understood the human being and the conversations, stories and emotions that was and is life. I found him too late when he passed away. The man was a born for the working class,musical genius.
Hello friend, how are you doing today
Such a beautiful man singing and smiling about another super beautiful man.. w such a fun song that they wrote together.. ♥️💚💙
Such a wonderful song and story
I’m blessed to have his album, I’m 72 & love his music, Angel from Montgomery one of my favorites. RIP John, have shared you w/ my daughter & still listening to your lyrics & loving your music♥️💫🕊
We'll miss you forever John.
I had the pleasure of working on a concert with both John & Steve Goodman together in Portland, Or in the 70’s.
One of the greatest times in my musical career!
Rest in peace John … you were doing the lord’s work
Hello friend, how are you doing today
There are things in life that bring a smile when you need it most. Thank you John!
@1_richdog346 .That's exactly why I'm listening right now. Just listening again brilliant. Thanks John. 🙏❤️🤗✨️✨️✨️
What a great song it’s one of my favorites. I can still remember the first time I seen the video on MTV.
Hello Steve, how are you doing today
Holey Moley!! Is this the pinnacle?
Very Steve Goodman like song.
I saw them live in 1977 in Toronto, Convocation Hall, my first date with a wonderful young woman who I married in 1979!! RIP SG and JP, may God , as we know him, bless you both. We are still married, thank you John.
JP is my therapy
Found his music in 1972 when I got back home from Korea. My son and I saw him in Radio City on his Tree of Forgiveness tour.WFUV 90.7FM radio plays Prine Time on Saturdays 4:00 to 8:00.☮️
Saw him when he played at the Orpheum in Memphis TN. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen! I’ve actually reached the age where I really appreciate his song “Hello in There” even more than ever!
A gorgeous classic song !!
I saw him in Austin. I love him.
I miss John. Just knowing I'll not be seeing anything new. He was a blessing on this world.
Steve Goodman too.
Growing up listening to this great man so many years gives up older folks that special connection listening to him in our older years! 70s now and so happy listening to Prines music !
John was the troubador of our generation, just as Woody Guthrie was of my parents generation. John is missed immensely.
What a great song. I’m sad when I discover a musician for real near or at their end. I’d heard his name, but thought he wasn’t for me. Wrong. Great performance, enjoyed the tune.
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My God i hate to see them go…it’s the best of the last. I am so lonesome
This was a very popular and memorable song.Its good to here it again.
'Hear'
Outstanding. Such a great writer
How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
Yes indeed!! Well done
Thank You Michael. Glad to have you here
You are so nice to have my favorite singer since 1978. I’m from Dekalb Illinois. I love all your songs and studs Turkel. Wow. Unbelievable channel. ❤
Oh man, this is so great, it’s always great when it’s John Prine, happy tears I tell myself
🎶🎶🧜♀️🌺It was a magical mystery ride 🌺🧜♀️🎶🎶
We were Blessed to hear and appreciate John Prine . . . Thanks Mr Prine . ! .
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@@drakehonest2ciao amico! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🌄
I didnt get into listening to country music until the 1990s so I missed a lot of great singers. Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson got me into loving country. I had never heard of John Prine until today. I love his voice and this song. ❤
So glad you've discovered this marvellous man. Enjoy! ❤
Laughing all the way HOME 😘😘😘
So beautiful! They are a perfect complement to each other.
Loved seeing him live, to be up close was worth what it took to get those seats. Such a nice guy, played to the crowd, and loved us all. He had a die hard crowd, and even the newer audience at the shows, the kids, they got him, too. ❤️
How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
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I think the first time I saw him was '80 either at the Warner or Baltimore's historic Lyric. He was a crowd pleaser. The last time I saw him was at Wolf Trap one summer some years after his throat cancer recovery. He'd play what we asked for. I think it was him who said on stage to tell the truth when we could. Humble, honest, and intelligent was John.
Back in the 80s Arlo opened for him, and then in later years they got together some more. I'm pretty sure that was the case in DC in the early 2000s. The last time I saw him was in Vienna maybe 2008. Whoops I lied just then. Phoenix at the MIM was great show. Fairly recent, in the 8 years but I get out a lot. Loved his somewhat reverse unconventional picking method. Hard to pull off. Fave song Unwed Fathers or Burned Orange I guess.
@@debraarnold3703 Nice to hear from you. Where are you from?
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I'm kind of new to Mr. Prine. I've listened to a bunch of his songs and the more I listen to him, the more I like him. I've watched a few interviews with him and he impresses me as being a genuinely kind and funny man. He's a great story teller, and he seems like he would be the kind of friend that you would want to have.
As always, great music from John Prine. He was great at reflecting on life in his music.
My favourite John Prine era, having also seen him young in the 70s and old in the 21st Century
I had tickets for his last concert…..,that never was.
@@kevinmurtagh3434 oh no what a blow
thank you bob that is interesting
Excellent, all the way around the band.
Aaahh...finally out of the wilderness a song playing my tune...gladness of spirit!
Flawed perfection, exactly as intended ;)
Love this song!!!!
John Prine was a blessing to true music lovers. When we lost him we lost a bit of Americana. He was the epitome of a real American singer/songwriter. God bless you, John.
Smiling Johnnie 😢. Love this song. I’m so privileged to have discovered him in 1972 and listen to him & miss him everyday! Love and miss Steve Goodman too❤️. This is a wonderful tribute and story to John and Steve🤣
So I was a 1 year when this gem came about. Rest in peace John.
This is great. Great song and a well done different thing to Coe. Love it.
Born in 73 so not as old as a lot of commentators.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Hello how are you doing..?
@@honestj820 very well, thanks.
@@Shelleyshelleyxyz Nice meeting you here where are you originally from?