Covid-19 Claims John Prine

[Lunajammer]

Like a losing a little corner of America. If he could take a peak back, I'd love to hear what he'd write from beyond. I'll bet it would be choice.

[unclescott58]

Don't mean to be crass or anything. But who is John Prine? 

[Lunajammer]

Widely regarded as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation. Bob Dylan lists him as one of his favorites. Mostly a folk writer, he was a master of lyrics and his songs have been covered by a many artists. Discovered by Kris Kristofferson, he's been around since the early 70's and was often a guest on Austin City Limits. Beyond that, a difficult talent to pigeonhole in a brief description, yet had a very broad following for decades.

[von Zipper]

That's sad.... I was rooting for him to recover

 

Edited April 8, 2020 by von Zipper

[OldTrucker]

9 hours ago, unclescott58 said:

Don't mean to be crass or anything. But who is John Prine? Tu be the song Paradise.

 

Look up his song Paradise !

 

Edited April 8, 2020 by OldTrucker

[Snake45]

58 minutes ago, OldTrucker said:

Look up his song Paradise !

 

OH yes, I'd forgotten that one! 

The only song of his I could think of was "Hello in There," which was famously covered by Bette Midler. All these years I've been thinking "Ol 55" was him, too, and just found out it was Tom Waits! 

[Erik Smith]

10 hours ago, unclescott58 said:

Don't mean to be crass or anything. But who is John Prine? 

Kind of a legend in folk/country world. Sad to see him pass. He survived cancer and heart disease. Only 73. I saw him in concert about 27 years ago...

[styromaniac]

1 hour ago, OldTrucker said:

Look up his song Paradise !

 

His debut album had great stuff on it. "Spanish Pipe Dream" ....blow up your T.V.                                                                   "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore"

[StevenGuthmiller]

I had the "Bruised Orange" album when I was a kid.

I loved the songs "Fish and Whistle", and especially, "Aw Heck".

 

 

 

Steve

[Snake45]

Just remembered another JP song I liked: "Dear Abby." Hilarious!

Signed, Just Married

[WigWag Workshop]

First song I heard of his was "Illegal Smile" and the next day I went to the record store and purchased his album.

 

-Steven 

[Dave Ambrose]

This is, ironically, one of my John Prine favorites. You can play it at my funeral.