When I came home from Vietnam I was lost for log time. I heard John's song "Hello in There." I realized what my parents were going through and forgot about myself and called them for the first time in a decade. His song woke me up to what really matters. Thank you John.
John Prine probably played a major role in saving my life. I came out of prison determined to make some changes. Then Sam Stone came along and for the first time in my life I felt like someone understood. I'm still listening. I got out prison in 1974 Thank you John Prine
Compassion, empathy... That's we need and John Prine just radiates kindness and understanding in his words, music and the tone of voice. Thanks for sharing. 47 years out is an impressive life
Back around 1980 John had a concert in Grand Junction Colorado, only about 20 people showed up. He walked onto the stage and with a warm smile he then said "thank you for coming to see me" then sang to us for two hours. Something I will never forget.
I've been a fan of John Prine since we listened to him in our barracks in Blythville Ark. in the late seventies. We used to get toasted & listen to his album & laugh our butts off!!!! Those were the good old times!!!
Every time I watch this video, which is lots, I get a kick out of John's backup guy on his right. You can just tell he absolutely loves playing these songs! Considering its been close to 20 years since this was recorded I hope he's still out there playing, or at least sitting in a chair listening to all the great music he is a part of.
I was a photographer at the Old Warfield in San Francisco (Owned by Bill Graham back when-early eighties) John Prine played one night. We sat in the green room and talked for a while. Genuinely one of the nicest people anyone could ever have the pleasure to meet. Great guy. Love his music.
Pretty much my life from 1973, John Prine was the voice inside my head. I was a first year MFA grad student at LSU in 1974, but I did not have any assistantship so I had a job working the night shift at the Union. John Prine played in the auditorium at the Union where I worked one of the night’s I was working there and I could hear him from time to time as I did my job, but it was small just bit and pieces. I wanted so badly to hear that man whose work spoke to me so much, but as it turned out, about all I heard was cheering and applause. He and his work have meant so much to me till this very day . I had a good life from that point on with a few John Prine moments tossed in there and I am still lucky to have stayed true to my younger MFA aspirations and I still practice my craft as a visual artist every day. I love John Prine and miss him so much.
Many years ago I used to have a beer with Steve in the Blue Moon tavern on N.E. 45th St. in Seattle by the U of Wa. hospital. He was there, I believe, for cancer treatments. Never spoke adout it. He was very humble and kind of shy. We used toss song ideas around. He had a great sense of humor. After he died, Willie Nelson rerecorded and released Steve's song The City of New Orleans to help Steve's family financially. I miss Steve and the Blue Moon tavern.
Started listening to John Prine in 1971. We used to party with several people all of whom appreciated this poet for the common man. We'll miss you,John. Thanks for the great ride.
This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost battling cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, life could be so unfair most times, but sometimes I wonder why bad things always happen to good people
I've been listening to John Prine for over 50 years. I bought his first album in 1971. I introduced my family and many friends to his songs and music. His passing took a part of my being with him because there isn't anyone, in my humble opinion, that will ever come close to portraying life into lyrics as John could do so eloquently. I can only hope that when I leave this world I end up where you are still playing and singing. To the "people" who gave the thumbs-down, well....Some humans 'aint human.
Woody Guthery was before John but I will always feel John was the best in my lifetime (73) and I hope my great grandchildren will produce a new one from their generation.
You just can't allow yourself to be distracted or derailed in life by those who merely "Dislike" you. The quintessential example of that is, when before this earth was created God presented a plan for us all to come to an 'earth' . Can you imagine a third of the host of heaven opposing (Disliking) God's plan and rebelling against Him? THAT is some SERIOUS 'Disliking' on the part of some ne'er-to-be 'humans'. Humans just can't fix some things; so, just 'cut it loose' and move the h**l on.
Great singer and song writer wish knew him when he alive his wife must be very proud to have a wonderful happy human being my heart goes out to her wish I had half the talent he had how utterly sad he had to die with that Covid rip maur calif
John Prine was the Woody Guthrie of his time. Songs for the common man that he never forgot. Always a song in his heart that was directed at God for helping those in need so we all win in the end. An angel in Heaven. Thank you!
I had heard of John Prine for years but didn’t bother to listen to his music. Wow, my loss! I love his music and now have another favorite storyteller. A lot of artists are never truly recognized by the world until we lose them. I hope and pray John is one of those individuals. What a gift from Heaven. Hope he’s having a great time jamming with Steve Goodman and other old buddies.
My sweet high school friend....I will never forget Art Class, John. We sat across from one another at our table. You put a smile on my face every day. You would make all these funny sounds like some kind of alien.....crazy funny sounds and you would make me think I was imagining it all. When you signed my yearbook you told me how if I kept hearing those sounds that I better have that checked out. Love ya, John. You always put a smile on my face. Thank you, John. I will never forget. May you rest in God's Holy Peace. ✝️🙌
I discovered John a few years ago....with regrets it wasn't a few decades ago. His lyrics are pure perfection. Thank you God for John. And John, if you're reading this, give humble thanks to God that he gave you so much talent and are using it to the fullest. Wow!
I think it was 1974 and John Prine was the main attraction at the Pungo Bluegrass Festival in a muddy field in Pungo, southern part of Virginia Beach. What a weekend. My first time seeing the guy onstage who had a good sense of humour, laughing as he tried to remember all the words he wrote to his songs. I've never again seen such a performance. It's at the top of my list even though my memory is fading away with the past. I remember a rumor about none of the performers were paid? The promoters vanished? But thank you for all your songs and shows Mr. Prine, The memories are returning and sound as good as always.
I have been listening to him a long time but I dont care for all his songs , only the ones that mean something to me I love magnolia wind and some others . one of the best artists that I have listened to
Unfortunately I first became aware of John Prine when news broke that he was seriously ill with Covid, though I had been familiar with “In spite of ourselves” without knowing who actually performed it. After John’s death and throughout those dark days of lockdown I can honestly say his music got me through the darkest of days and it continues to do so now. I wish I’d been aware of him sooner. Rest easy John, and thank you for all you’ve left us!
This song is pure genius. I like to sing to it over and over again when I'm down. John Prine was an open book with a keen awareness of the human spirit and heart. No One could translate this into words and song like he could. Oh, such a sad day. I will hold this songs dear to my heart until the day I die!! Hi, How're you doing?
All my life been listening to all kinds of music, but when I heard John passed away is when I heard just one of his songs and have been hooked since. Just love his story telling songs that are so much the facts of life.
This song is pure genius. I like to sing to it over and over again when I'm down. John Prine was an open book with a keen awareness of the human spirit and heart. No One could translate this into words and song like he could. Oh, such a sad day. I will hold this songs dear to my heart until the day I die!! Hi, How're you doing?
There wont be another John Prine.....music is losing its greats. What a master of lyric, a genius of song. Let's assume he's writing new songs in the hereafter.....thank you, John
When I was a senior in high school, in 1974, a few of us went over to one of our English teacher's houses--one of those cool teachers who is not afraid of getting to know students well in a healthy and balanced way. Smart guy; loved books and poetry. I was talking up Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. He rose from his rocking chair and said..."you've got to listen to this: a singer songwriter by the name of John Prine and this album, Diamonds in the Rough.--one of those life-changing moments. I still get into all kinds of music--folk, progressive, jazz. Good music is good music. I love Van Morrison. Endless discoveries in there. Same for Dylan. Same for the music of JOhn PRine. Probably a reason I became an English teacher myself and a storyteller / composer. Praying for John to come through and help keep our hearts beating with the humanity of his music. One of the greats.
As my poem said about my sons who died after a long battle: "His song had been sung; his race had been run"...We are the winners with these beloved pieces he left behind for us to enjoy while we are still here. "Lady Di"
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I am 19 ...I never knew that I was into something other than rock....Why are his songs so freaking warm.... Well I know country folk is my new kink now
The common man's poet. He spoke for all of us who were not the elite; for those who fought the wars that the elite started, for those who did the work so the elite could get richer.
I will miss you John. Thank you for the great music and story's and the time enjoying a cold one and stores. I loved your sense of humor in June 2015 at belly stone crab. I always thought I'd see you again there. Blessings Mark
