My friend Jerry Shields turned me on to John Prine back in 1973. I was blown away then and now by his beautiful songs. What a fine songwriter, singer, and guitar player. I miss him dearly. RIP John.
The song Sam Stone is perhaps the saddest yet the most authentic song for a generation soldiers that came home unwelcome by a country they was fighting to defend so they thought. So many great young men and women gave the ultimate sacrifice, so many of those that didn't, suffered terrible nightmares and drug addiction due to wounds and scars of battle. God Bless all military branches and thank you for my freedoms.
AWESOME MUSIC JOHN PRINE MY FRIEND!!! R.I.P. I STARTED LISTENING TO JOHN ABOUT 40 PLUS YEARS AGO!!! ME AND MY BUDDIES WOULD BE SIPPING ON A COLD ONE!! LOL. AND FOR WHATEVER REASON AFTER SO MANY YEARS I JUST GOT OUT OF LISTENING TO HIM I REGRET IT NOW!!! BUT ANYWAY I WAS JUST SCROLLING THRU MY TABLET ON YOU TUBE, AND SEEN HIM ON STAGE SO THEN I FOLLOWED HIM WHILE HE WAS ALIVE RIGHT TO THE END,AND IM STILL FOLLOWING HIM ON YOU TUBE NOW AFTER HIS PASSING!!! LOTSA HUGS TO ALL HIS FAMILY HE IS GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!
Saw Ramblin Jack at The Bitter End, 1978... 2 couples eating burgers, and I was there for a private concert. He winked me a thank you, the only audience there.
guys like him, john hiatt,gordon lightfoot,jackson browne,bruce cockburn ,tom waits,warren zevon,guy clarke,townes van zant and on and on,these are secret heros,they are out there,some have passed on,this is real music,higher art in 3 chords,makes me smile.....
John Prine is a painfully gifted writer of concise lyrics and a master of twisting the written word, corkscrewing those lines into incomparably brilliant turns of phrase. Interviews like this should be forever preserved in the Smithsonian institution for human beings hundreds of years from now to observe and pay respects, as we do with Mozart & Shakespeare.
I am gutted. I picked up the guitar in '71 and John Prine was on the rock station. I am 62 and have such a deep connection to this song. I am Canadian and John made me aware of the plight of the returning vets. RIP John-keep singing.♥
John Prine changed my life in '71. Unbelievable that I heard John on Toronto's _"Rock" FM stns._ That was back when the DJ's could play whatever great music they found. Zepplin AND Prine on the same FM station. RIP to the ever-humble mailman who never had a hit record but inspired millions. "There is a hole in Daddy's arm where all the money goes",,, Poetry like this changes you forever. ♥
My Lord what a beautiful thing to say - I was born in Ohio County KY , home or Mr Monroe and next to Mullenbergh - I love writing songs - I may have to use that one 🌹🎸🏇🌹
I played the same stages in Chicago his home town, he is from the suburb of Maywood The Earl, somebody else's troubles, old town. He was always nice to us not so successful musicians, no superior attitude just a friendly person. Whenever he came in I was one of the few who would dare to cover one of his songs in tribute I remember one time he walked past the stage on his way to the bathroom watched me play his song, made a stern face stared and then approvingly smiled the biggest smile you ever did see, made me feel great just remembering.
First heard John Prine in 1968 before I went to Vietnam, singing Dear Abbey and knew I had to get this gents albums. Later with so many of his songs memorized I had the opportunity to sit next to him at a workshop he was conducting near Yosemite, a true gent. Thanks for posting
Someone posted a video of a workshop with him called strawberry festival i think, from the 80s, if you haven't seen it yet, might see yourself in it! :)
I learned of Ramblin Jack during my Air Force days. I too tried college for a couple years, dropped out and followed the trail of woe and became a travelling folk singer till I saw the futility of that. Took up a career of trades in construction. Im now near broke, but retired and just plain tired. My fondest memory of Jack was in Missoula in a bar in October about '86 or so. He told a lot of stories I could relate to. We both are staring at the Reaper.
We are close in age, and I can recall the real fine days of "Old Town" Chicago. Those were unique times that molded me. I would go from North to the real Southside clubs, the only "white face" but I was there for the blues greats, and now and then, a beer would appear on my table--sometimes I'd get to be up front, watching Muddy and Buddy workin' up a real sweat with cool music.
Been a fan since ‘75. Seen him about thirty times or so. Had the PLEASURE to meet him once. Introduced his music to everyone who’d listen. My phone blew up today. I’m so lucky but I’m so saaaaad.
John Prine had me with the first song of his I ever heard, "Spanish Pipedream". When I heard, "I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve", I said, "This is someone I need to pay attention to"! I did pay attention to him and got a lifetime of gifts in return. Of all those great lines, my favorite remains, "If heartaches were commercials, We'd all be on TV". He says really big things so simply and directly that you can't miss them. Perhaps the biggest gift he gave me was introducing us to Steve Goodman. "Souvenirs"
Had never heard of Mr Prine till 2 days ago when CNN said he had died. After listening to 2 of his songs I am totally hooked on the man. Simply Great !!!
How wonderful. I am 62 and John came out with this song in '71. I _heard him on the rock stations!_ FM radio DJ's could play Zepplin AND John Prine. John Prine (and Dylan, Knopfler and Neil Young would never have made it on American Idol!) It is tragic that an entire generation is listening to corporate crap. Auto-tune and sampling. You get what you pay for folks.
@@jmmacb03 I'm also 62. Saw John Prine & Steve Goodman in Seattle at the Moore Theatre in the 70s... You are so right about music. There are boatloads of great songwriters out there that we never get to hear. It's a tragedy. SOMEONE should do SOMETHING about it ... but I'm not sure what.
I have the same throat cancer that John Prine had. My wife called Jwck , uncle Jsck. We spent many holidays together , playing everything we knew.hour after hour at Mikr Gteenes place. You have always been my hero.. Thsnk you Jack. I'll carry all those songs forever.!
If u understand or recognize great music you’ll appreciate these guys to the N’th degree …. All great art is timeless especially mediums like painting…. These guys were able to create a dynamic in their medium , (Music) which is unequaled and unique to their individual personality ….. we are blessed they have been among our midst for such a prolonged period in our history ….. we must be grateful …. The power of artistic expression is a gift from God ….
When I lived in Topanga Canyon during the late 1960s/70, Ramblin Jack Elliott would perform at the Corral and I got to see his performances-a true honor. RIP John Prine-sad sad news. Both so great.
He was my fsther in laws good friend. My wife called him uncle Jack. We spent many holidays together, singing all night. He is 92 now but still plays. Much love to you Jack. You taught me so much!
John Prine is a mixture between Woody Guthrie and Mark Twain. He's a great storyteller and poet. He's very mesmerizing person , You can't take your eyes off of him and realize how fortunate you are too have two ears.
This takes me back. Around the time this aired was when I became an instant fan of John while I was still in my single digit years. I still remember when I'd go on family vacations I wanted dad to take his John Prine tape and I'd sing along and I had that memorized to the point I knew exactly what song was coming up based on the notes in the final seconds of any given song. 30 some years later my love for his music has only grown exponentially. Probably more than any other music artist I can think of. I even got to see in Muhlenburg County last year which was awesome since Paradise is still one of my favorite songs of his.
My wife and I were in Old Flagstaff in the mid 90's and saw that Ramblin' Jack was playing in a small club that evening. She had no interest in staying up late as it had been a long day but I went to see him. There was only about 10-12 people in the audience and the first song was "Old Shep". There wasn't a dry eye in the house when he finished. There was a rule at the time that stated a performer could not drink in the same establishment he was playing so on the break, he took all of us across the street for a shot of whiskey. True story.
I saw Ramblin Jack in Sitka Alaska about 40 years ago. I didn't even know who he was then but there's not a lot of live enterainment in Sitka so I went and I remember it didn't cost much .. and he did have a Dog with him so maybe its the same dog he was talking about. I do remember when I saw the name 'Ramblin Jack' I pictured him as an old black southern blues guy and I was surprised to see a white guy but boy was he ever great .. it was a real surprise that he was so good and everybody was talking about him for weeks afterwards/everyone really enjoyed his 'get together' ... that's what it felt like cause there were only about 30 or 40 people there.
After listening to our friend John for nearly 50 years I'll truly miss him. Thankfully we have his music to fall back on. He first got my attention in the sixties,with his hit Sam Stone. See ya on the other side my old friend.
So sad, another loss of an old friend. RIP John. Your words and stories and music are leading me to look back in time, for a while. So many songs, so many emotions. Too many of you are gone.
I am 62 up here in Toronto and this was a gem. And we truly are a blessed generation to hear him in the '70s and now, with TH-cam, we get a treasure like this-for free.
Hearing Prine talk about Old Town, pretty much brings tears to my eyes. There was a stub of a street, more like an alley, called "Easy Street." At its dead end was a bar and even at 16, I could go to the bar and buy a beer. As long as I behaved, I could get them all night long. It was called , yes, "Easy Street." I would just walk in and out to the folk clubs, then back for a "brewski."
Back in 1970 Steve Goodman brought John to Cleveland. Steve was receiving treatment for Leukemia at Cleveland Clinic and John was a mailman/part-time musician. He played Sam Stone and he had me right there.. Everyone was playing City of New Orleans. He indulged me and taught me Turnpike Tom at a club called LaCav, owned by Ray Bruner.. I'll never forget it.
WOW. Thanks for posting! I've been hearing about RJE for decades but didn't even know what he looked like. You can add Keith and Mick to his list of fans, too.
That was beautifully put. " ...this clip is a moment in amber..." Thanks, from Toronto. Please, stay safe and demand more from your government. (I'd love the USA to flourish with 5 vibrant political parties...>sigh
Thank you. I wish normality, with all its warts, would return to our country. Five parties might be a disaster. The people living in the Foxhole reality would be permanently in charge.
shane sawyer Just found the interview 4-13-2020 - the world shut down sorta - this is calming and loving to me too. Thank You for Sayin That. Precious Interview. These Guys Were Ahead of Their Time - Time Travelers....♥️🌎♥️🌍♥️🌏♥️🙏♥️🦋♥️🦄
Ah man! Listening to Johnny for almost 5 decades but never got to see him in concert until TV Austin City Limits in the '90s. So young here. Thanks for posting!
This was an amazing show. Bobby Bare was very progressive to have , John Prine and Ramblin' Jack on his show... what an ear for talent and folk guys outside the commercial country circuit... Good for Bobby Bare, and great performances. A step back in time... but not too far back.
Thanks for sharing this....upload. I never saw this... I guess I was busy back then. I met him twice. He's the most down to earth...kindest man. He even signed my guitar.
I am Hisao Shinafgawa on this show on 33:33 herein! Oh John Oh Prine so many story I've one with you Miss you miss you John Prine! I met you at Park-City Utah Rambling Jack Elliott introduced me to you middle 70s! Cowboy Jack Clement, Al Bunetta and now you John you Prine I miss you! I loved your jokes Too mutch! We all miss you! I thank you very much!.
a favorite memory: seeing Ramblin Jack in the bar of the Driscoll Hotel in Austin (he performed at the Jerry Jeff Walker Birthday Bash that year) grab a lariat from the wall and rope a gal's ankle as she was walking by. Managed to get a picture of it and it still makes me laugh when I think of it. Good memories.
Rest in Peace John Prine. 04.07.20 The damn COVID-19 got the best of you. You're a legendary musician. Your song's will last for Eternity . Peace, love and prayers go out to you J.P. Thanks for all your great lyrics. Been crying, smoking ,drinking and dancing to all your tunes since to the news came down. ✌💞🎸🎶🌹🙏 KEH 🇨🇦
So many of the comments gave me a smile and a tear..in my 72 years I've been fortunate enough to have been at many ranches,festivals, rodeo's, FAIRS,Villages,Grange halls,Taverns, Cellars& Bars Music was always why I was there I've been blessed to be in the presence of all those on the show & many more. Yet in these crazy times We ALL gather again, ✌💖🎼🎵🎶
i fell in love with John Prine in 1974 over a wood stove, no electricity, cant recall the name of the young man with the guitar singing Christmas in Prison. Have seen him at every opportunity and still dream of meeting him. I adore him.
LiZa 1974 was the first time I heard him also. I was working a Camp job on the East slopes of the Canadian Rockies and this young feller pulled out an acoustic guitar and started playing John Prine. Have been a fan ever since and wishing him the best.
John: "Well, lot of people aren't sure why they call him Ramblin' Jack. He is well traveled, but that's not the reason they call him that." Bobby Bare: "Why do they call him that?" John: "I don't believe I've ever heard him finish a story."
Cool show. Laid back, everyone is so comfortable it would be great to hang out with those guys. And Bobby's band Pullybone is a talented group of musicians. Loved the show, thanks for posting.
I just met Ramblin Jack Elliott in Winnamucca, NV. He's still pick'n and ramblin on with his stories. What an honor it was to see him play. He has other gigs going on that you can see him in very intimate venues. Check out his website.
My friend Jerry Shields turned me on to John Prine back in 1973. I was blown away then and now by his beautiful songs. What a fine songwriter, singer, and guitar player. I miss him dearly. RIP John.
The song Sam Stone is perhaps the saddest yet the most authentic song for a generation soldiers that came home unwelcome by a country they was fighting to defend so they thought. So many great young men and women gave the ultimate sacrifice, so many of those that didn't, suffered terrible nightmares and drug addiction due to wounds and scars of battle. God Bless all military branches and thank you for my freedoms.
I agree my freind. Y'all are the world's finest! Amen.
AWESOME MUSIC JOHN PRINE MY FRIEND!!! R.I.P. I STARTED LISTENING TO JOHN ABOUT 40 PLUS YEARS AGO!!! ME AND MY BUDDIES WOULD BE SIPPING ON A COLD ONE!! LOL. AND FOR WHATEVER REASON AFTER SO MANY YEARS I JUST GOT OUT OF LISTENING TO HIM I REGRET IT NOW!!! BUT ANYWAY I WAS JUST SCROLLING THRU MY TABLET ON YOU TUBE, AND SEEN HIM ON STAGE SO THEN I FOLLOWED HIM WHILE HE WAS ALIVE RIGHT TO THE END,AND IM STILL FOLLOWING HIM ON YOU TUBE NOW AFTER HIS PASSING!!! LOTSA HUGS TO ALL HIS FAMILY HE IS GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!
Saw Ramblin Jack at The Bitter End, 1978... 2 couples eating burgers, and I was there for a private concert. He winked me a thank you, the only audience there.
guys like him, john hiatt,gordon lightfoot,jackson browne,bruce cockburn ,tom waits,warren zevon,guy clarke,townes van zant and on and on,these are secret heros,they are out there,some have passed on,this is real music,higher art in 3 chords,makes me smile.....
The three cord comment is debatable
We all miss John, but let's remember and say thanks to the living legend Ramblin Jack.
John Prine is a painfully gifted writer of concise lyrics and a master of twisting the written word, corkscrewing those lines into incomparably brilliant turns of phrase. Interviews like this should be forever preserved in the Smithsonian institution for human beings hundreds of years from now to observe and pay respects, as we do with Mozart & Shakespeare.
Great lines like "I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve" from Spanish Pipedream.
I'm hung up on I turned the key at 8:03 and the battery passed away that and Tyler Childers with his higher than the grocery bill. Just brilliant
I think they have plans to do that. American history and music.
though surely missed, he ain't gone, he is a hero for now and for forever...
Damn straight!
"Sweet songs never last too long on broken radios".
Say a prayer for John and Fiona. We need our friend more than ever now.
100perdido AMEN.
RIP John Prine. Thanks for the music.
@@walkertongdee He did die-from the Corona virus on April 7th. He was 73. ♥ >sob
I am gutted. I picked up the guitar in '71 and John Prine was on the rock station. I am 62 and have such a deep connection to this song. I am Canadian and John made me aware of the plight of the returning vets. RIP John-keep singing.♥
One of the most inspiring musicians of the 20th century.
Unfortunately almost nobody will understand that.
Ramblin Jack and John Prine... Bobby Bare. TH-cam and the internet in general is much more blessing than curse.
Don't grieve when I'm gone...'cause I'm not...RIP John...
Songs written and sang by John prine have always squeezed my heart so hard it aches!!!
Well, then I have to recommend this amazing tribute by Carsie Blanton. Keep the tissues handy.
th-cam.com/video/m2-2pZFtBxo/w-d-xo.html
❣💔❤🩹👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻😃💯❗ G-G.
John Prine changed my life in '71. Unbelievable that I heard John on Toronto's _"Rock" FM stns._
That was back when the DJ's could play whatever great music they found. Zepplin AND Prine on the same FM station.
RIP to the ever-humble mailman who never had a hit record but inspired millions.
"There is a hole in Daddy's arm where all the money goes",,, Poetry like this changes you forever. ♥
Ive been a john prine fan for 54 years now,i played all of the music i have of him yesterday on his birthday.
Every time I hear a John Prine song It's a ticket to happiness
My Lord what a beautiful thing to say - I was born in Ohio County KY , home or Mr Monroe and next to Mullenbergh - I love writing songs - I may have to use that one 🌹🎸🏇🌹
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@@davidrice3337
I played the same stages in Chicago his home town, he is from the suburb of Maywood The Earl, somebody else's troubles, old town. He was always nice to us not so successful musicians, no superior attitude just a friendly person. Whenever he came in I was one of the few who would dare to cover one of his songs in tribute I remember one time he walked past the stage on his way to the bathroom watched me play his song, made a stern face stared and then approvingly smiled the biggest smile you ever did see, made me feel great just remembering.
Just saw he has COVID and pneumonia not looking good...
Cool story. Hope you’re doing great these days...
Very lucky person to have had time around John Prine. Most people could only dream that scenario. Hope you are good. All the best from swindon U.K
Thank goodness someone had a tape in their VCR and got this, it's the kind of thing that will never air again, but it's gold.
Had the privilege to see Ramblin’ Jack open for John P at the Folsom 3 Stages in 2015. It was awesome!
First heard John Prine in 1968 before I went to Vietnam, singing Dear Abbey and knew I had to get this gents albums. Later with so many of his songs memorized I had the opportunity to sit next to him at a workshop he was conducting near Yosemite, a true gent. Thanks for posting
Someone posted a video of a workshop with him called strawberry festival i think, from the 80s, if you haven't seen it yet, might see yourself in it! :)
@@kelliemishmishthanks Kellie, off to see how good my computer skills are.
Started playing guitar in Afghanistan. Played lots of his stuff since. Welcome home brother.
I learned of Ramblin Jack during my Air Force days. I too tried college for a couple years, dropped out and followed the trail of woe and became a travelling folk singer till I saw the futility of that. Took up a career of trades in construction. Im now near broke, but retired and just plain tired. My fondest memory of Jack was in Missoula in a bar in October about '86 or so. He told a lot of stories I could relate to. We both are staring at the Reaper.
We are close in age, and I can recall the real fine days of "Old Town" Chicago. Those were unique times that molded me. I would go from North to the real Southside clubs, the only "white face" but I was there for the blues greats, and now and then, a beer would appear on my table--sometimes I'd get to be up front, watching Muddy and Buddy workin' up a real sweat with cool music.
The most awesomee song writer and the best singer of those songs. Love his music.Saddest loss, 😢 John Prine!!! ❤❤
Been a fan since ‘75. Seen him about thirty times or so. Had the PLEASURE to meet him once. Introduced his music to everyone who’d listen. My phone blew up today. I’m so lucky but I’m so saaaaad.
"When Jesus comes to claim us, and says it is enough, the diamonds will be shining , no longer in the rough" RIP John
Ain’t it funny how an old broken looks just like a Diamond ring!
Bottle
John Prine had me with the first song of his I ever heard, "Spanish Pipedream". When I heard, "I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve", I said, "This is someone I need to pay attention to"! I did pay attention to him and got a lifetime of gifts in return. Of all those great lines, my favorite remains, "If heartaches were commercials, We'd all be on TV". He says really big things so simply and directly that you can't miss them. Perhaps the biggest gift he gave me was introducing us to Steve Goodman. "Souvenirs"
"Sat on the park bench, kissed the girl with the black hair and my head shouted down to my heart you better look out below"
I could've said that Mikki rest well john
I toured with Prine in 1975, and we had a great weekend with Jack Elliot in D.C. during that tour, with Leon Redbone too!
Thanks for sharing that story... those were the good ol days 😉
John prime was brilliant and miss him
I cannot put in to words how much joy this gave me today
Rest in paradise, John. We'll miss you, but you'll live on forever in your songs and in our memories. RIP ❤️
Dang has become damn, and not the Rochester Dam. May his ashes float down the Green River, halfway to heaven with Paradise waiting.
I've grown up with his music. I couldn't have become a thinking adult without his help. That's not to say I'm wonderful, but he sure is!
biggestkkfan 😥😥😥😥😥
Had never heard of Mr Prine till 2 days ago when CNN said he had died. After listening to 2 of his songs I am totally hooked on the man. Simply Great !!!
How wonderful. I am 62 and John came out with this song in '71. I _heard him on the rock stations!_
FM radio DJ's could play Zepplin AND John Prine.
John Prine (and Dylan, Knopfler and Neil Young would never have made it on American Idol!)
It is tragic that an entire generation is listening to corporate crap. Auto-tune and sampling.
You get what you pay for folks.
@@jmmacb03 I'm also 62. Saw John Prine & Steve Goodman in Seattle at the Moore Theatre in the 70s... You are so right about music. There are boatloads of great songwriters out there that we never get to hear. It's a tragedy. SOMEONE should do SOMETHING about it ... but I'm not sure what.
same here...knew his music..just not him
He will work his way deep in your soul and make you smile all day just remembering one line. Congratulations and welcome to the family.
@@paulbrasier372 Beautifully put.
I have the same throat cancer that John Prine had.
My wife called Jwck , uncle Jsck. We spent many holidays together , playing everything we knew.hour after hour at Mikr Gteenes place. You have always been my hero.. Thsnk you Jack. I'll carry all those songs forever.!
Damn I am glad I stumbled on this Golden goodie,as I flash my illegal smile 😁
If u understand or recognize great music you’ll appreciate these guys to the N’th degree …. All great art is timeless especially mediums like painting…. These guys were able to create a dynamic in their medium , (Music) which is unequaled and unique to their individual personality ….. we are blessed they have been among our midst for such a prolonged period in our history ….. we must be grateful …. The power of artistic expression is a gift from God ….
When I lived in Topanga Canyon during the late 1960s/70, Ramblin Jack Elliott would perform at the Corral and I got to see his performances-a true honor. RIP John Prine-sad sad news. Both so great.
Simone Gad remember the Ash Grove ? Lived there for years along with The troubadour
@@salymars I went to the Ash Grove all the time-lived across the street and would also go to the Troubador.
He was my fsther in laws good friend. My wife called him uncle Jack. We spent many holidays together, singing all night. He is 92 now but still plays. Much love to you Jack. You taught me so much!
John Prine is a mixture between Woody Guthrie and Mark Twain. He's a great storyteller and poet. He's very mesmerizing person , You can't take your eyes off of him and realize how fortunate you are too have two ears.
I love his voice.....There is only ONE John Prine
I feel like I lost a best friend. RIP John Prine. I hope your ashes are in the Green River soon.
I was looking forward to seeing John at Jazzfest this year, then the Fest got cancelled thanks to Coronavirus, and then the virus took him also.
So sad.
It took me awhile but I finally became a huge fan of John Prine.
I could watch this and listen for forever....every day, all day.
John Belushi impersonating Marlon Brando, singing a John Prine song.... what a sight that must have been. RIP to all of them.
John died today at 73. A great loss!
Yeah it's rocked me to my cowboy boots.
The loss of a great troubadour for sure.
His music will last an Eternity.
✌💞🎸🎶🌹🙏
KEH 🇨🇦
Rest In Peace, John! We'll all love you forever for your incredible songwriting abilities to make us laugh and cry! Bless you forever!
Oh yeah he mad me laugh about drinking and cry about my grandpa loved him rest well
This takes me back. Around the time this aired was when I became an instant fan of John while I was still in my single digit years. I still remember when I'd go on family vacations I wanted dad to take his John Prine tape and I'd sing along and I had that memorized to the point I knew exactly what song was coming up based on the notes in the final seconds of any given song. 30 some years later my love for his music has only grown exponentially. Probably more than any other music artist I can think of. I even got to see in Muhlenburg County last year which was awesome since Paradise is still one of my favorite songs of his.
You must be feeling such great loss today. It sucks when our heroes pass but this REALLY sucks.
My wife and I were in Old Flagstaff in the mid 90's and saw that Ramblin' Jack was playing in a small club that evening. She had no interest in staying up late as it had been a long day but I went to see him. There was only about 10-12 people in the audience and the first song was "Old Shep". There wasn't a dry eye in the house when he finished. There was a rule at the time that stated a performer could not drink in the same establishment he was playing so on the break, he took all of us across the street for a shot of whiskey. True story.
Thank you.
So cool❣️
I saw Ramblin Jack in Sitka Alaska about 40 years ago. I didn't even know who he was then but there's not a lot of live enterainment in Sitka so I went and I remember it didn't cost much .. and he did have a Dog with him so maybe its the same dog he was talking about. I do remember when I saw the name 'Ramblin Jack' I pictured him as an old black southern blues guy and I was surprised to see a white guy but boy was he ever great .. it was a real surprise that he was so good and everybody was talking about him for weeks afterwards/everyone really enjoyed his 'get together' ... that's what it felt like cause there were only about 30 or 40 people there.
Rest in peace John Prine. Thanks for 40 plus years of tears and laughter. This Handsome Johnny is for you!
After listening to our friend John for nearly 50 years I'll truly miss him. Thankfully we have his music to fall back on. He first got my attention in the sixties,with his hit Sam Stone. See ya on the other side my old friend.
I love John so much. He saved my life on the verge of despair
Great stories. I miss John Prine
Off cigarette's for two years and still miss them like mad.
When John lit one just now, I wished I had one nine miles long
You better still be clean now Jimmy! don't forget John got throat cancer too.
So sad, another loss of an old friend. RIP John. Your words and stories and music are leading me to look back in time, for a while. So many songs, so many emotions. Too many of you are gone.
That was nice and thanks..John your still my Hero..
Hold on John! You are loved by millions of us.
Patricia Ormsby billions
I just love this interview. I've followed John and Bobby Bare forever it seems. So blessed to have their music.. This interview is awesome ...
I am 62 up here in Toronto and this was a gem. And we truly are a blessed generation to hear him in the '70s and now, with TH-cam, we get a treasure like this-for free.
Hearing Prine talk about Old Town, pretty much brings tears to my eyes. There was a stub of a street, more like an alley, called "Easy Street." At its dead end was a bar and even at 16, I could go to the bar and buy a beer. As long as I behaved, I could get them all night long. It was called , yes, "Easy Street." I would just walk in and out to the folk clubs, then back for a "brewski."
Great conversations and beautiful stories and songs - thank you!
You know a good person when they relate to the dogs. :) God bless John.
Back in 1970 Steve Goodman brought John to Cleveland. Steve was receiving treatment for Leukemia at Cleveland Clinic and John was a mailman/part-time musician. He played Sam Stone and he had me right there.. Everyone was playing City of New Orleans. He indulged me and taught me Turnpike Tom at a club called LaCav, owned by Ray Bruner.. I'll never forget it.
Love both of these treasured souls! Thank you Mr Prine, for every song and story, you are missed so much.
Man changed my life, Love forever John, Steve Goodman, T.P., B.S.,N.Y.,G.J.,Prince.
I've met jack and I saw John three times at small venues but I never got to shake his hand. Maybe I will sometime. RIP John.
Just cant say enough about the Times with John Prine. Thank u sir from a redhead from Dickson ,Tn. Peggy Welker
Amazing show! John Prine will be missed. I’ll be back to watch this again.
WOW. Thanks for posting! I've been hearing about RJE for decades but didn't even know what he looked like. You can add Keith and Mick to his list of fans, too.
This is great! John Prine is still singing in concert, but this clip is a moment in amber, John Prine in his prime. Beautiful!
That was beautifully put. " ...this clip is a moment in amber..." Thanks, from Toronto. Please, stay safe and demand more from your government. (I'd love the USA to flourish with 5 vibrant political parties...>sigh
Thank you. I wish normality, with all its warts, would return to our country. Five parties might be a disaster. The people living in the Foxhole reality would be permanently in charge.
John Prine and Ramblin' Jack: I done died and went to heaven....
One of my favorite videos of all time. Calms me down, makes me feel real good.
Same here
shane sawyer Just found the interview 4-13-2020 - the world shut down sorta - this is calming and loving to me too. Thank You for Sayin That. Precious Interview. These Guys Were Ahead of Their Time - Time Travelers....♥️🌎♥️🌍♥️🌏♥️🙏♥️🦋♥️🦄
As a twelve year old Aussie i heard Christmas in prison; I am 58 now thank you for the rest !
how wonderful - takes me back to better days
Ah man! Listening to Johnny for almost 5 decades but never got to see him in concert until TV Austin City Limits in the '90s. So young here. Thanks for posting!
I have always admired the mans' genius for crafting words. One of my all time favorite lines will always be: "Naked as a clowns eyes".
"Naked as the eyes of a clown".
This was an amazing show. Bobby Bare was very progressive to have , John Prine and Ramblin' Jack on his show... what an ear for talent and folk guys outside the commercial country circuit... Good for Bobby Bare, and great performances. A step back in time... but not too far back.
I agree...very progressive.
@@caribootrail kiķmkk
progressive how?
he keeps kissing his ass while reading questions from a paper
Wonderful show. Thanks.
This interview absolutely merits the time.
RIP John Prine.
RIP John...been with you since the first.
This interview was a year after John lost his buddy Steve Goodman who wrote and sang City Of New Orleans but let Arlo re-record it as a hit.
What a great show! 3 greats
Thank you so much for
this ever so precious
recording!!🙂
Thanks for sharing this....upload. I never saw this... I guess I was busy back then. I met him twice. He's the most down to earth...kindest man. He even signed my guitar.
I am Hisao Shinafgawa on this show on 33:33 herein!
Oh John Oh Prine so many story I've one with you Miss you miss you John Prine!
I met you at Park-City Utah Rambling Jack Elliott introduced me to you middle 70s!
Cowboy Jack Clement, Al Bunetta and now you John you Prine I miss you! I loved your jokes Too mutch! We all miss you! I thank you very much!.
a favorite memory: seeing Ramblin Jack in the bar of the Driscoll Hotel in Austin (he performed at the Jerry Jeff Walker Birthday Bash that year) grab a lariat from the wall and rope a gal's ankle as she was walking by. Managed to get a picture of it and it still makes me laugh when I think of it. Good memories.
Cool! I'd love to see that picture...nudge nudge
Driskill Hotell
Missy M, you get that picture and let us have a laugh too!! Love to see Jack and Mayhan ..."Cowboyed all to Hell"
@@Deach1956 Guy
Jack must be about 94?
RIP John. Now you can have that cig and eat some eggs and drink a Handsome Johnny! God bless and see ya after a bit.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Now I'm crying, though. I was a draft evader in 1970
Rest in Peace John Prine.
04.07.20
The damn COVID-19 got the best of you.
You're a legendary musician.
Your song's will last for Eternity .
Peace, love and prayers go out to you J.P.
Thanks for all your great lyrics.
Been crying, smoking ,drinking and dancing to all your tunes since to the news came down.
✌💞🎸🎶🌹🙏
KEH 🇨🇦
So many of the comments gave me a smile and a tear..in my 72 years I've been fortunate enough to have been at many ranches,festivals, rodeo's, FAIRS,Villages,Grange halls,Taverns, Cellars& Bars
Music was always why I was there
I've been blessed to be in the presence of all those on the show & many more. Yet in these crazy times
We ALL gather again, ✌💖🎼🎵🎶
i fell in love with John Prine in 1974 over a wood stove, no electricity, cant recall the name of the young man with the guitar singing Christmas in Prison. Have seen him at every opportunity and still dream of meeting him. I adore him.
LiZa Saa
LiZa Sims You grew up like I did. My toys were a rock, a box, the creek and grapevines in the woods. Literally.
I feel ya.
@ImNotMad ButUR
Yeah simple things in life n having a good time with ya pals. .. what else could be better ❓
LiZa 1974 was the first time I heard him also. I was working a Camp job on the East slopes of the Canadian Rockies and this young feller pulled out an acoustic guitar and started playing John Prine. Have been a fan ever since and wishing him the best.
Absolutely awesome. Prine is fantastic and Elliot was tremendous. Very influential to more people than they'll ever realize.
Nobody quite cheers me up like John Prine . He's great recorded, but if you've never seen him live , go do it before he's gone !
I wish that every interview went as smooth as this!
The golden era of real country singers, telling the life of the artist in America...
John Prine and Ramblin Jack sure do bring back some good ole memories in my mind.
John: "Well, lot of people aren't sure why they call him Ramblin' Jack. He is well traveled, but that's not the reason they call him that."
Bobby Bare: "Why do they call him that?"
John: "I don't believe I've ever heard him finish a story."
That's the best I've ever heard that song sound (Prine). Spanish Pipe Dreams
Every young America should listen to this story.
Wow, what a great interview. I just like listening to John Prine talk😸
Love to you Jack. Thank you for all you taught me.
Thank you for the
wonderful tunes &
info on some of my
VERY favorite artists.
😍
Cool show. Laid back, everyone is so comfortable it would be great to hang out with those guys. And Bobby's band Pullybone is a talented group of musicians. Loved the show, thanks for posting.
I just met Ramblin Jack Elliott in Winnamucca, NV. He's still pick'n and ramblin on with his stories. What an honor it was to see him play. He has other gigs going on that you can see him in very intimate venues. Check out his website.
Whoever posted this, THANK YOU. Made my day
Ramblin Jack is the last portal to a way of life that will never be seen again. Too weird to live too rare to die!