John Prine Wouldn't Use A Tour Bus 

I met John at a store down in Leaper Fork Tennessee. I was in a panic I had lost my wallet off my motorcycle. And he filled my gas tank and offered money to get something to eat. I told I will pay you back and he said no need to pay him back. He said pass it on when you see someone in need.

"He never blew through a song." What a testament to John and his respect for what his songs meant to his audience.

I discovered John Prine in my late teens, and he totally reformed my entire taste in music. I’m 23 now and playing gigs myself, and I always have a small John Prine tribute portion whenever I play and I play a few songs of his, as a dedication to him. Thanks so much for this.

This is the first interview I've seen with Dave Jacques. You get a good sense of why John Prine worked with him for 25 years.

Wow, Dave is a real gem, and those were some of the best John Prine stories you’ll ever hear- from someone who knew and loved him so much. Another amazing interview, Otis. You’re the best, brother! 👏👏👏

As much as I miss seeing Prine (saw 25 shows), I miss seeing and hearing Dave and Jason almost as much! Such great musicians

I was fortunate enough to see John and Steve Goodman in concert in the 1970's at the Saenger Theater in Mobile, Alabama. To this day it ranks at the top of all the concerts I have seen.

So rewarding to hear Prine was as kind and simple a person in private and work . I miss him more than anything

What a beautiful way to remember John. You bring out his dignity through your gentle humility. Thank you and Happy New Year to both David and Otis

"So we opened for Lucinda Willams at the Blue Bird...if that puts any perspective on it." Yes, it does. Thank You B-).

This show never fails to amaze! I've learned so much about my heroes, who they really were. Namely, John. 💜

Thank you Otis and Dave Jacques for these remembrances ☮

As an old fart who came to John in the past ten years or so, I now listen to him with a sense of reverance. Imagine if more folks had his kindness and humility, what a jewel. Otis, you have the best hangs with the most interesting people. Keep up the great work.

I was a young hippie chick when I first heard John. I was at a big farmhouse with a bunch of friends in Pennsylvania when I heard him blaring over the speakers and I was mesmerized. I have been a huge fan ever since……that was in 1970. What a ride it’s been!

I loved John Prine...thanks for these really fun stories.

Thanks for this interview, Otis. I've been a John Prine fan for 50 years and he seems like a part of my family. I love playing and singing his songs...they are almost hymns at this point. I don't usually get emotional when I hear of a famous person passing away, but John's death was different. There was a strong sense of knowing that the world would be a less kind place without John in it. I've seen Dave play with John and thought that it must be a great gig to get to travel and spend so much time getting to know John. Glad to know that Dave felt the same way. Thanks again, Otis.

Fantastic Otis! I have always wondered who Dave really was besides the greatest Bass player and this video gave us a peak. The fact that he was a steadfast fellow of John's really made my day. Thanks for your memories Dave,of course you miss him too. So sorry for your personal loss.

I love this interview! David Jacques is so down to earth and he was so Blessed to spend 25+ years around John Prine and later with Jason Wilbur!

Saw Dave and Jason with John a few times. Great musicians and a great vibe they created. I love what Dave says about how there are two kinds of people; those who love John Prine, and those who don't know about him.

Great to hear about the band and their relationship with John. All the stories point to John being the nice fun guy we all thought he was. Miss him.

to prine is divine....saint john prine makes the world a better place....ill stand up on any table and vouch if i had to make a desert ilsand choice a questino i dislike as much as who do you love whats your faovrite song etc nonethless JP makes the answer easy for me....and when i get to heaven i wanna shake johns hand thank him for more inspiration than one man can stand....and then have a cocktail smoke a cigarette thats 9 miles long with him and my pops and cut up the rug. much love Otis and all the priners - SJOCR

John Prine was an incredible man, I wish I could have met him. And "John Prine", in my opinion, is the greatest album ever written. Front to back, incredible.

man, if there wasn't enough reason to dislike Van Morrison as a person, being mean to John Prine is right up there

I saw him open up for Arlo Guthrie. That was my first introduction to him. And to me, Arlo couldn't touch him. I was astounded. To say the least. The next day I was in the record stores and second hand stores looking for anything by him. Just amazing show.

Everytime I've watched the trio i could see how much the lads appreciated John and his music.. It looked mutual too.. 🖐😎👍🎶🎶🎶

Such a great interview! I am the luckiest guy in the world, in that I just released a new record that I recorded in Nashville, and Dave Jacques played bass on it. My god he is SO GOOD! And such a great guy! He was just telling me a bunch of these stories last week at the album release show. Otis, I love all of these but this one is my favorite, so far!

I met Dave once... he is such a great man... so lovely... i will always remember those days and that meeting... what a great guy..

Thank you Otis. Dave and Jason were the penultimate sidemen. I never saw the trio live but what comes across from the videos I’ve watched is the love and mutual respect for each other. I don’t think love is too strong a ward to describe their symbiotic relationship on stage. Listening to Dave ‘s interview was like that. His love for John and his music is so palpable. You can almost touch it. Would love for you to interview Jason as well. Many thanks.

It’s amazing how these fantastic musicians are such great story tellers, yourself included. Thank you so much for you time and effort.

Thank you so much for this amazing interview. John was truly one of the greatest songwriter's to ever come out of America. He is greatly missed.

One of the best interviews I ever heard. I could listen to him talk about traveling with John for hours.

These interviews by Otis comprise a valuable archive on a slice of American music from the 1960s to now. They could be edited into a book.

Great interview, Met John once, one of the hiighponts of my life. "There are two kinds of people, those who loved John Prine and those who never heard of hm." That's a keeper, Truer words were never spoken. Thx Dave

Sir, I've watched & enjoyed many, many of your pieces. This one here, is my All-Time favorite. I got to laugh & to cry. Thank you for your devotion & the energy you give to the goodness.

This is a wonderful recollection. For his bass player Otis to say that John was "always in the song" really catches how I think about his songs. Listening to his songs and looking at some of the videos, this may be the best description of his music and his stage delivery. Thank you for this.

Dave and Jason are the best. Glad I got to witness this trio several times

Nice to hear Dave talk about touring with John. As a lifetime fan and guitar player who learned all John's tunes as they came out, I was sort of blown away at a Doc Watson show in San Jose back in 1980 or 81. I was sitting at the bar and this guy sat down next to me... He ordered a beer and I heard a voice that's unmistakable. I looked over and said, "You look just like John Prine." and he said, "Thank God, That's my name!" and we laughed and shared a couple of beers and 20 minutes of joking around and chatting. then he said, "Well, I gotta go play a tune or two with Doc.... See ya!" And that was that. Oh well. I loved all his music, and thought the trio set up was the best of his live shows. Thanks, Otis, and thanks, Dave. Happy New Year guys

Oh my gosh 😱 Very cool 🤩 Dave Jacques and Jason Wilbur were GREAT with John Prine🤩 Thanks from a longtime fan ☮️💟

Did you ever see John Prine with Dave playing bass? You should check out Dave's website and tell him Otis sent ya! davejacquesonbass.com/

Thank you Otis and Dave for the stories. I cherish the memories of shows. Good people all around.

You can totally see why Dave was with John for so long. He has the same energy as John, just seems to be a decent, warm human being.

Stephen King's band was the Rock Bottom Remainders. It was a loose, often changing group of writers including Dave Barry, Scott Turow and a bunch of others. They mostly played at booksellers conventions. Love this channel and this interview. Thanks!

What a great interview. Thank you Dave Jacques for sharing your stories. Please write a book! I saw John Prine dozens of times, including that Ventura Ca. show that Fred Willard attended. I saw Fred and I'm pretty sure he smiled back at me when he noticed me staring. lol. The best concert I ever saw was Prine at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz Ca. Full band... great band. Pretty sure it was the Lost Dogs tour? I think we all floated out of the theater that night high on the music. The last time I saw John was in Fresno. Bought a ticket the night of the show and somehow got the front row, dead center seat. When the encore was over, John came right to the front of the stage, he leaned down and a lucky few of us stood up to shake his hand. I'll never forget it, or him.

Thank you both so much for doing this! ❤

Thank you Dave. I had the pleasure of watching you play at two Prine shows. I appreciate you sharing. Otis thanks so much for getting this to us!

Such a personal visit! So much heart. ❤ Thank you for sharing real life.

Wow, man. That was a beautiful interview. Thanks Otis💖🙏🏽

So interesting to hear these stories about music heroes told by those who knew them and worked with them (I was thinking that just as Dave started the Van Morrison story actually!!). I have decided I really am glad I never met some of the folks whose music I love as it probably would have ruined my enjoyment of their music. But John Prine sounds like someone whose music you would love EVEN MORE after meeting him. Thanks for these stories Otis and Dave.

Thanks Otis...Dave comes across as such a nice,kind person,I can clearly see how he and John would "mesh" and work together for 25 years.I really enjoyed that interview. Phil

Otis and Dave, thanks for doing this interview. You can really see the respect and love for John in the stories and in the outpouring of respect from so many people around the world since he passed. Especially from the artists in the music business. What you saw with John was really who he was. That is a lot of why he is missed by so many.

I am so grateful I got to live in the time of John Prine and see him live. Someone once said he was the Mark Twain of our time or something like that, and I believe that accurately states the significance of his impact. He was a giant, but didn’t act like one, and that made me love and respect him even more.

Such fun listening to Dave tell John Prine stories for almost an hour, though the ending did bring a tear to my eye.

Anytime we get john prine stories you know something good is coming up. Such a great guy, it seems he surrounded himself with good spirits. Not a single a-hole round him. And some of that kindness spills over his songs and the people who like ‘em. He was a bright lighthouse on this world. Miss him.

Riveting to hear Dave share these stories. Great stuff, what a positive cat. Thank you Otis.

So glad I got to see him in concert, especially with my dad. I know he truly loved that went with him. It was the only time I got to see him , but it was worth it! Rest Easy John Prine

Luv the extra history on Prine. OTIS IS THE BEST . THIS COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS ARE PURE GOLD.

This is stunningly great.

What a beautiful humble man ❤ lovely interview

I remember when John Prine’s first album came out. I was just a kid but my brother was 14 years older than me. I remember my brother one night came home drunk in the middle of the night with our cousin. The first thing he did was crank up John’s Dear Abbey at like 1 am. My father was so pissed. I kinda had to chuckle and go back to sleep.

Great! One of your best, Otis!

More GOLD Otis! Thanks as always!

That was really really special. Thank you.

Thanks for bringing that to us Otis.

Great stories! Funny how such an unassuming man can become a legend.

What wonderful stories! Thank you Otis!

Thanks Otis. Great to meet you Dave.

Otis dude. I love this channel...so much. I travel for work 5 states. I now put on outlaw country on Sirius bc of you. So many great stories. Be well

That’s a wonderful interview. I’ve watched every episode you’ve done on Prine and multiple times. I don’t know how many times I saw him but started when he was solo. Dave and Jason took the experience to another level. And it’s not only because they are great musicians. They meshed with John and it was a magical blend.

Man, that was a good interview. Thanks guys.

The telling of the music makers and storytelling from the people who were there. You do such an amazing job letting know and feel who these people really are!

Really great. I’ve been hoping for this one for a long time.

That was a Beautiful interview! Hands down!!! 🐿️😎🐿️

God bless ya Otis for all the videos,, every one makes me so happy, and it gives me hope good folks still exist

What a fly on the wall interview that was Otis… thank you so much. I still have my tickets for the John Prine show in Berlin on the 4th of September 2019 which was cancelled 😔😔 much love to ya Otis ❤️

Love this. This is the one I have been waiting for. Thanks Otis.

Thanks for another wonderful interview. Happy new year!

What a great interview. Thank you Otis and Dave.

Great episode, Otis! Wonderful interview!

The first time I seen John was up at Butler university and I remember noticing Larry Crane on stage playing guitar and thinking hmmm, cool. It was the “ lost dogs and mixed blessings” tour. 2nd show Clews Hall “fair and square” tour. 3rd show would have been Louisville So sad and hard to think about him not being with us anymore. I still have the tickets in a frame:/

I never saw John as serious or funny , I always seen him as profound in either arena. Loved this guys work. 27:43

Great interview! Thanks Otis.

fantastic, best episode yet, thank so much

Good interview Otis…thanks for sharing…

Wow, thanks Otis and Dave. That was heartwarming and entertaining as hell.

Thanks again Otis and Dave. Only got to see John once and it was great.

One morning , down on Broadway, Dave was playing with a nice group at the Stage. I was driven down there to finally learn Rhythm, so I can play Guitar songs. Dave on Stand up base was the most powerful and influential Anchor I have seen in a band. Thanks Dave... you kept noticing me with my feet propped up on the stage staring at everything Y'all do to make is so good...

Great interview! Dave Jacques has great stories.

Love it. Waiting for your book, Dave. Thanks so much for your music, dude.

Thanks Otis...your connections & tales are sweet

Great stories from a great guy and bass player. Hope all is well Dave!

Fantastic interview. Fantastic interview. Thank you very much!! 🇺🇸🍀🇺🇸

Thank you so much Otis.

I could hear Dave's stories all day, nice guy, thanks for sharing!

Excellent segment . . . very touching.

what a wonderful interview ...

Saw that trio many times. Some of the best concert memories I have. Nice to hear Larry Crane mentioned, I saw him a couple times in the early 90s he was a great player.

Wow Otis! This is my favorite video that you have done. Thank you so much!

I am so blessed to have seen John so so many times from Chicago to FL! All the Best Fest was simply amazing. Man I miss him......

Perfect timing! Us "Q-Tips" must be on the same "Wavelength".

Thank you and Happy New Year. Had the great privilege of seeing John here in Brisbane, Australila maybe 4 years ago. Wonderful.