My favorite artist passed away a few days ago. He was a big inspiration for Echo Johnson and a lot of my other characters. Give the guy your time and you'll be paid back in dividends.
My husband introduced me to John Prine in 1983. He would serenade me even though he really couldn't sing, bless his heart. I lost him to cancer in 2004, a week before his 50th birthday. Now I serenade him up in Heaven even though I can't sing either, lol! Much love ❤️
When my husband got killed on a petty Bone in the 80s. His favorite singer was John. My children and I always loved the songs. We still listen to his songs.
I started learning all his songs when he died. Been almost a year now.....my guitar thinks John Prine is the only thing I should play now, LOL.....what a treasure he was....and what a early loss!
This was his dedication on 10/01/22 ABC News, Muhlenberg county for John Prine memorial Park, with the Rochester Dam, in the background, and the Green River. Also, the mayor named it John Prine month from 2022 to infinity. th-cam.com/video/HloE0SCsH4w/w-d-xo.html
Coming up on a year since the best friend I never met left me. Not a day goes by that one of John's songs doesn't run through my mind. As much as I miss him being here, I can't imagine what the world would be like if he had never been here.
I feel the same & hear that so often - the best friend part. I did get to shake his hand once but still he lived as - i didn’t know what to call him growing up so i said he was my “other dad” but it’s like a secret best friend - then to find we all feel that way. It’s like it took his leaving for us to finally all say hey - i hear hus lyrics all day every day & he was my “own best friend”. I miss him so much. ❤️
Great program...I discovered John Prine just after Dylan and loved his humor and lyrics...it's right up there with Dylan but less known...I've gone on to monkhood and he's gone on the road...hope I run into him some day along the journey back home...
My brother who passed away in 2010 got me started listening to John Prine and Bob Dylan long before he died so I have been a fan of John Prine for a long time. When I got my second desktop computer I got me a CD burner and I mean it was an old computer. It was obsolete when I got it but it was a Dell and I was so proud espec6since I could burn music. When my brother asked me to burn him some CDs I was so happy because I love music so much. I started asking him to name who he wanted on CD he mentioned a few I knew and he said I want a John Prine and of course I said who is that? He said oh I started listening to him when I was in the army and with him being 11 years older than me I had never heard of John Prine before. So I started downloading the songs and listening to them and I fell in love with his music. I listened to it so much I wore my CD out and made me another one. After my brother died I couldn't listen to it without thinking about my brother and crying. But when I heard he passed away from covid-19 I started listening to his music again on my smart phone and now I can't hear enough of him and everytime I hear his voice it brings back memories of my brother and I laugh now instead of crying. RIP John I know you made it to Heaven and it's everything you wanted in your song about when I die I'm going to Heaven. I love your music and I watched your wife's dedication to your life. She is a beautiful person and I can see why you love her. I believe love goes beyond the grave.
I never knew who John Prine was until I heard of his passing. I consider myself a pretty knowledgeable person when it comes to music. For the last 3 weeks I have been diving headfirst into his music. He has very quickly become my most favorite songwriter. Such simple song structure that has a powerful story to tell. Sad I never got to see him perform. Hope you're having that vodka and ginger ale next to peaceful waters John.
You're not alone. I had the good fortune to see him at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass several times and in concert with Nanci Griffith in Berkeley. he was one for the ages. It's spooky how prescient "I Remember Everything" seems.
I can give you my first experience with JP. I was in Austin, Tx, somewhere around 1970 to 1974ish. I was there to see Kris Kristofferson. Can't remember which venue. But, he played two sets with an intermission. During the intermission, they started playing John's first album over the PA. It was like an unworldly experience. Everyone around me were going wth is this? It was like, is that Dylan, no, who is this? It was an unforgettable experience. Short time later, I found the album and Kris had written the notes on it. Never had an intermission like that. hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm.
Same here...I am very into music and can't believe a person in Waco, Texas didn't hear John Prine. Makes me almost sick. I miss him and only met him after he died. He's by far my favorite too. '
Been listening to John for a long time and have many of his Cds. I can relate to him and his songs because we were born the same year. When he talks about being drafted in 66, I was just starting Junior College and due to a bad hip I was classified 1-Y and never went in the service even though I wanted to but looking back glad I didn't . He will truly be missed and I am thankful many people are posting TH-cam videos of him and his career .
The more I look for his music.the more I find.didnt even know he had all this great songs.even though I didn't personally know him.i certainly could relate to his music.and with that said.through his music we got to know him.thanks John you are missed.
John was definitely an old soul to be able to write such heartfelt songs like someone much older with life lessons under his belt when he was just a kid with no such experiences. Starting writing at 14? That’s a genius right there. Not many can do that. RIP John! ❤
I remember when Bill parsons was really Bobby bare when I was 11 years old in Sharpsburg md.never forget turns out I wound up north of there in Washington court house Ohio! All American boy love that song almost 7 decades later!!
John RIP---appreciate all songs growing up cruising back roads or sittin' on the porch. "Hello in there" is coming to age. Heck of a concert going on in Heaven. mr bill knows many ya sang about !!!!
yo carson this rips. thank you. i started listening to Prine after hearing you talk about him and he has become a big deal for me. you can feel his ethos in your work.
Hey Carson, I've been a fan of yours since Chonto, I run a fishing boat and I make it a point to play Chonto for everyone that works on my boat at one point or another every year. My skiff man Johnny and I used to joke about inviting you up here to Cordova to spend some time fishing, or maybe just to meet some of the local characters that are so similar to the ones that you create in your writing. I realize now that those kinds of people are everywhere and you don't need to go so far out of your way. I am 35 now, maybe about the same age as you, close enough anyway. I first discovered John Prine in my parents record collection early high school years. Sam Stone hit me deep in the feels and inspired me to write my own music. I was fascinated by the way he could deliver the most depressing lyrics to a happy little melody. Your writing has a similar quality that has always drawn me in, though I didn't make the connection until now. I guess I just wanted to take this opportunity to reach out, I have been checking in with so many friends lately with this pandemic going on. I consider you a friend and you are welcome in my home as long as you don't try to trap any of the ghosts... Heh heh. Loved another evil btw. Hope you are well, thanks for your art.
It shouldn't matter how he died IMO but I believe he was already experiencing respiratory illness before the outbreak. As for Dylan, Prine's first album was self titled in 1971 so Dylan precedes him by a decade abouts. Chris Smither and Townes Van Zandt would be a contemporary of his I'd say. He will cast a long shadow til the mountains crack and the sea runs over.
@ImNotMad ButUR Unfortunately Fiona had it also but she wasn't as sick as he was so she beat it. They had been to Europe and recently returned so who knows, perhaps picked up the ungodly virus over there. I feel we were robbed of an American Treasure. God Bless his memory and bless his family.
@ImNotMad ButURwww.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-prine-last-days-beautiful-145628836.html (Check it out). I loved that Fiona told of how she went shopping and bought him gifts because he always bought her nice things. SO, I'm thinking the strain of the trip plus the fact that John's immune system was already compromised due to numerous surgeries plus radiation and chemo perhaps he just didn't have the strength to fight off this ungodly virus that is ravaging throughout the world. I have been listening to his music for almost two weeks now and wow, the man was a genius and he could certainly make your heart bleed. I know all about that because I am a widow 83 years young (most people think I am 60) and I lost the love of my life 18 years ago. Yesterday was my daughter's birthday who passed away with cancer at age 57 so I can relate to many of John's songs and will be listening to them for some time. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my note to you earlier, good luck to you and keep listening to the genius storyteller and keep his memory alive.
@ImNotMad ButURwww.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-prine-last-days-beautiful-145628836.html Check it out. I think his last days were happy until he got sick. I thought it was remarkable he was always smiling. Now when we hear his songs, we smile. Rest in sweet peace John. Fiona and the boys will carry on your legacy.... ImNotMad ButUR God Bless and keep blogging for John. He will always be with us.
Thank you for posting! If you have a second, I recorded some original tunes. As a fellow music lover, I'd love if you'd take a listen. It's on my page. Really apprecaite it!
My husband introduced me to John Prine in 1983. He would serenade me even though he really couldn't sing, bless his heart. I lost him to cancer in 2004, a week before his 50th birthday. Now I serenade him up in Heaven even though I can't sing either, lol! Much love ❤️
When my husband got killed on a petty Bone in the 80s. His favorite singer was John. My children and I always loved the songs. We still listen to his songs.
John is a national treasure,I play his songs just about everyday,bought my first album of his in1971
I am going on eighty nine years old and lost my husband of 63years to Covid in December 2020 and have been listening to John prine ever since.
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I started learning all his songs when he died. Been almost a year now.....my guitar thinks John Prine is the only thing I should play now, LOL.....what a treasure he was....and what a early loss!
The way this man wrote you would think he was a hundred years old when he was only 20.
John we will miss you forever thank you for all the great music.
I spoke with Fiona and she did fulfill his request to float his ashes (half of them) down the Greene River in Paradise, Kentucky.
This was his dedication on 10/01/22 ABC News, Muhlenberg county for John Prine memorial Park, with the Rochester Dam, in the background, and the Green River. Also, the mayor named it John Prine month from 2022 to infinity.
th-cam.com/video/HloE0SCsH4w/w-d-xo.html
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The other half ? Can I ask ?
RIP John Prine..you were a Fantastic Artist
Coming up on a year since the best friend I never met left me. Not a day goes by that one of John's songs doesn't run through my mind. As much as I miss him being here, I can't imagine what the world would be like if he had never been here.
I feel the same & hear that so often - the best friend part. I did get to shake his hand once but still he lived as - i didn’t know what to call him growing up so i said he was my “other dad” but it’s like a secret best friend - then to find we all feel that way. It’s like it took his leaving for us to finally all say hey - i hear hus lyrics all day every day & he was my “own best friend”. I miss him so much. ❤️
You should be so glad, he actually raped his best friends 6 year old granddaughter.
Great program...I discovered John Prine just after Dylan and loved his humor and lyrics...it's right up there with Dylan but less known...I've gone on to monkhood and he's gone on the road...hope I run into him some day along the journey back home...
Still find it hard to believe he's gone, Nothing seems real these days.
John had it all! Awesome artist and Man!
I'm listening to this genius right now ,makes so sad we have lost a sing songwriter RIP John
My brother who passed away in 2010 got me started listening to John Prine and Bob Dylan long before he died so I have been a fan of John Prine for a long time. When I got my second desktop computer I got me a CD burner and I mean it was an old computer. It was obsolete when I got it but it was a Dell and I was so proud espec6since I could burn music. When my brother asked me to burn him some CDs I was so happy because I love music so much. I started asking him to name who he wanted on CD he mentioned a few I knew and he said I want a John Prine and of course I said who is that? He said oh I started listening to him when I was in the army and with him being 11 years older than me I had never heard of John Prine before. So I started downloading the songs and listening to them and I fell in love with his music. I listened to it so much I wore my CD out and made me another one. After my brother died I couldn't listen to it without thinking about my brother and crying. But when I heard he passed away from covid-19 I started listening to his music again on my smart phone and now I can't hear enough of him and everytime I hear his voice it brings back memories of my brother and I laugh now instead of crying. RIP John I know you made it to Heaven and it's everything you wanted in your song about when I die I'm going to Heaven. I love your music and I watched your wife's dedication to your life. She is a beautiful person and I can see why you love her. I believe love goes beyond the grave.
John Denver owes a lot to JP. He had a lot of success covering JPs songs.
First thing I thought when I heard John was gone was, "I'll bet he and Stevie are tuning up right now."
Me too.
What beautiful, humble people. So unaffected and real. Thanks so much for sharing this.
He was such a wonderful songwriter who could sing well. He is very much missed.
Now THAT'S how you answer a guy who's trying to criticize your heckling! Get onstage and begin your GREAT CAREER!
Lost a talent that cant be replaced.pray for him.
" Well I sat there at the table, and I acted real naive; for I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve." What a great line...
I never knew who John Prine was until I heard of his passing. I consider myself a pretty knowledgeable person when it comes to music. For the last 3 weeks I have been diving headfirst into his music. He has very quickly become my most favorite songwriter. Such simple song structure that has a powerful story to tell. Sad I never got to see him perform.
Hope you're having that vodka and ginger ale next to peaceful waters John.
Welcome aboard.
You're not alone. I had the good fortune to see him at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass several times and in concert with Nanci Griffith in Berkeley. he was one for the ages. It's spooky how prescient "I Remember Everything" seems.
Yeah just got him on u tube brilliant
I can give you my first experience with JP. I was in Austin, Tx, somewhere around 1970 to 1974ish. I was there to see Kris Kristofferson. Can't remember which venue. But, he played two sets with an intermission. During the intermission, they started playing John's first album over the PA. It was like an unworldly experience. Everyone around me were going wth is this? It was like, is that Dylan, no, who is this? It was an unforgettable experience. Short time later, I found the album and Kris had written the notes on it. Never had an intermission like that. hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm.
Same here...I am very into music and can't believe a person in Waco, Texas didn't hear John Prine. Makes me almost sick. I miss him and only met him after he died. He's by far my favorite too.
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When I played clubs a few years ago, I was known as "the John Prine Guy," because I played a lot of his songs, because they were
Easy to play & sing.
Been listening to John for a long time and have many of his Cds. I can relate to him and his songs because we were born the same year. When he talks about being drafted in 66, I was just starting Junior College and due to a bad hip I was classified 1-Y and never went in the service even though I wanted to but looking back glad I didn't . He will truly be missed and I am thankful many people are posting TH-cam videos of him and his career .
The more I look for his music.the more I find.didnt even know he had all this great songs.even though I didn't personally know him.i certainly could relate to his music.and with that said.through his music we got to know him.thanks John you are missed.
Oh gosh, he was such a handsome guy and charm to spare. He'll always be in my heart.
In Paradise now. ❤
John, smoke that "nine-mile long" one for us. So sad
One my favorite men. Was a complete honor to meet him, spend quality time.
John was definitely an old soul to be able to write such heartfelt songs like someone much older with life lessons under his belt when he was just a kid with no such experiences. Starting writing at 14? That’s a genius right there. Not many can do that. RIP John! ❤
I remember when Bill parsons was really Bobby bare when I was 11 years old in Sharpsburg md.never forget turns out I wound up north of there in Washington court house Ohio! All American boy love that song almost 7 decades later!!
Rest in peace - 💔
John RIP---appreciate all songs growing up cruising back roads or sittin' on the porch. "Hello in there" is coming to age. Heck of a concert going on in Heaven. mr bill knows many ya sang about !!!!
"I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve....!!! "
Surely Missed! THE BEST JOHN PRINE GROUP!!
A beautiful tribute, Mr. Mell. Thank-you and be well.
Great interview. Thank you so much for posting it.
Thank you for this ❤️
yo carson this rips. thank you. i started listening to Prine after hearing you talk about him and he has become a big deal for me. you can feel his ethos in your work.
What a treat thanks for sharing
Big hug Mell. May Echo take care of you un this time of despair. 🚬🥃
Damn dude that host is about to cry during Sam Stone!
Handsome Johnny--WOW!
thank you cm
Thanks Mr. Mell
"The only truth is music"... Jack Kerouac
Hey Carson,
I've been a fan of yours since Chonto, I run a fishing boat and I make it a point to play Chonto for everyone that works on my boat at one point or another every year. My skiff man Johnny and I used to joke about inviting you up here to Cordova to spend some time fishing, or maybe just to meet some of the local characters that are so similar to the ones that you create in your writing. I realize now that those kinds of people are everywhere and you don't need to go so far out of your way.
I am 35 now, maybe about the same age as you, close enough anyway. I first discovered John Prine in my parents record collection early high school years. Sam Stone hit me deep in the feels and inspired me to write my own music. I was fascinated by the way he could deliver the most depressing lyrics to a happy little melody. Your writing has a similar quality that has always drawn me in, though I didn't make the connection until now.
I guess I just wanted to take this opportunity to reach out, I have been checking in with so many friends lately with this pandemic going on. I consider you a friend and you are welcome in my home as long as you don't try to trap any of the ghosts... Heh heh. Loved another evil btw.
Hope you are well, thanks for your art.
carpentercale what a nice message. Thank you.
Does anyone know the name of the accompanying vocalist. Awesome rendition...We love you John, be in the grace of Paradise.
Tribute song to John Prine by songwriter Dennis Callahan
he's on his li'l red boat now
"Oh Boy"
Does anyone know what year this was recorded? I am thinking 84 because he says he is 38 yrs old.
i think it was 1985 ? John Prine was 73 ...38 in this taping.. 35 years ago makes it 1985 ?
@@KathgoKat thank you, stay well
Copyright at very end of credits is 1985.
Which song has "Her hair up in curlers and her pants down her knees." Another crazy fine set of lyrics xo
Dear Abby. A classic JP tune!
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@Kelvin Bergsten I think the best line of that verse is, :Signed, Just Married." Great stuff. We'll never replace him.
I can see the similarities in the speech pattern.
I met John Prine in person on time in St Thomas US Virgin Islands at Barnacle Bill's Nightclub in sub base.
What was that last song !?
help !
The Oldest Baby In The World
Was it natural causes or covid19 also was he before the time of bob dylan and did he inspire Dylan
It shouldn't matter how he died IMO but I believe he was already experiencing respiratory illness before the outbreak.
As for Dylan, Prine's first album was self titled in 1971 so Dylan precedes him by a decade abouts. Chris Smither and Townes Van Zandt would be a contemporary of his I'd say.
He will cast a long shadow til the mountains crack and the sea runs over.
covid 19
@ImNotMad ButUR Unfortunately Fiona had it also but she wasn't as sick as he was so she beat it. They had been to Europe and recently returned so who knows, perhaps picked up the ungodly virus over there. I feel we were robbed of an American Treasure. God Bless his memory and bless his family.
@ImNotMad ButURwww.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-prine-last-days-beautiful-145628836.html (Check it out). I loved that Fiona told of how she went shopping and bought him gifts because he always bought her nice things. SO, I'm thinking the strain of the trip plus the fact that John's immune system was already compromised due to numerous surgeries plus radiation and chemo perhaps he just didn't have the strength to fight off this ungodly virus that is ravaging throughout the world. I have been listening to his music for almost two weeks now and wow, the man was a genius and he could certainly make your heart bleed. I know all about that because I am a widow 83 years young (most people think I am 60) and I lost the love of my life 18 years ago. Yesterday was my daughter's birthday who passed away with cancer at age 57 so I can relate to many of John's songs and will be listening to them for some time. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my note to you earlier, good luck to you and keep listening to the genius storyteller and keep his memory alive.
@ImNotMad ButURwww.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-prine-last-days-beautiful-145628836.html Check it out. I think his last days were happy until he got sick. I thought it was remarkable he was always smiling. Now when we hear his songs, we smile. Rest in sweet peace John. Fiona and the boys will carry on your legacy.... ImNotMad ButUR God Bless and keep blogging for John. He will always be with us.
Thank you for posting! If you have a second, I recorded some original tunes. As a fellow music lover, I'd love if you'd take a listen. It's on my page. Really apprecaite it!