"I'd do anything just to talk to my father" - Wow. That stopped me in my tracks. Here come those tears again. JP fan for 46 years. I miss that man so much, without having ever met him. But it doesn't even register compared to how his family misses him. Your dad is proud of you, Tommy Prine. And you have a new fan.
Exactly, I loved John so much, I started listening to him in about 1978, but I saw him in KC along w/ Arlo Guthrie, I saw him several yrs later?& loved him even more! I Loved your song Tommy!
I'm there with you fan since 1991 the day I was born. This is such a gift I had no idea his son was so talented too. ❤️ hugging myself. Still grieving john.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are for." Is permanently inked on my forearm in memory of my father's father. What a beautiful song.
I came in late to radiation therapy late at the MD Andersen clinic years ago and met your parents. Later, your dad invited me back and I got to hang out, laugh and joke with them for a few days. They are two of the kindest, warmest people I’ve ever met. Like the proverbial two peas in a pod. When I heard this song yesterday I was overwhelmed. Another pea from the pod has arrived. 🙂
Damn you Tommy Prine! I was listening to this, going along thinking "this is an amazingly beautiful song" and then I heard "I'd do anything just to talk to my father" and my breath left me, my chest sank and my heart broke. If and when I recover I may listen to this again, but for now I guess I'll just sit here and think about what you've done. Written a damn fine song is all.
When my mother died after my father was gone, a friend passed a thought to me. When someone we love passes, we feel the loss you've so beautifully captured. It's as if they're leaving on a ship, in imagery shared with your wonderful writing and singing. To those of us left behind, the boat appears smaller and smaller in the distance until it's lost to sight. We may be helped by remembering that to those on the far shore, the ship grows larger and larger as it approaches that distant shore and those waiting with welcoming arms. Your song brought all these thoughts to mind. Thank you for your eloquence and the beauty of your music and images.
Oh my gosh! Hauntingly beautiful. Your dad would be so proud of you for taking this step. You have your own unique voice as did your father. Please continue to write and make music for this crazy world we live in.
Tommy - I love your Dad's songs because of the way that he could point out the importance of the smallest things, expressing his thoughts so simply yet so poetically, describing for us all his perceptions of the human condition. The words of this song makes me think he passed that gift along to you, while the haunting, atmospheric tone set by the music sounds kind of ancient and Celtic and I thinking that your Mom 's influence had something to do with that. Maybe not but I can tell you that I am still crying the bittesweet tears that welled up as I listened to your beautiful song. Thank you.
I know your dad leaving hit so much harder than it did me but when your father passed I was at work and started bawling when I heard the news. And this beautiful piece of music made me do it all over again. I'm sorry for your loss Tommy. We all are here. And this is a beautiful way to help us all remember him. 😓 I'm glad you were able to put your feelings into this song. John is so damn proud of you.
Stunningly beautiful song, Tommy. I started listening to your Dad’s music in the mid-1970s and Muhlenberg County (which I’ve heard John wrote as a tribute to his dad) blew me away. Your tribute is just as haunting. The few times I was blessed to talk to your dad (you and my son were on the same soccer team) it was clear that he was so very proud of you. God bless you, Tommy.
I only had the pleasure of seeing John Prine in concert one time but it left as many memories as his many songs. Tommy you have the gift, don’t waste it.
An amazingly heartfelt tribute to an incredible songwriter delivered in a flawless manner remniscent of the subject. Tommy, thank for turning your personal sorrow into such a beautiful reminder of all his fans loved about your father, his writings and his irreplacable style. May you continue writing the stories of the trevails of the common man and delivering them in a manner that deepens the roots of the Prine family tree in American musical history forever.
Good to know the tear ducts are still functioning. What a beautiful song, I am floored by this song…from the first verse til the last. ❤ to Tommy and the Prine family.
Hello Tommy, I am listening to your music for the first time today after reading about you when I was going to look up something on Google. So, I am hearing this song Tommy and I am just blown-away by your talent and this amazing, amazing song. I only saw your dad one time in concert at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. My ex-boyfriend was a big fan, got the tickets and I became a big fan too. So now I am listening to your song and you have a great voice!! I want to send you a quote by the late actor, Jimmy Stewart that I recently read in a magazine. He actually was talking about the late actress Doris Day in his quote. He said in part, "A singer's talent for phrasing, the ability to put heart in a piece of music, is not too removed from acting, in which the aim is to give life and believability to what's on paper." You Tommy, have done this with your music!
Tommy - this is so beautiful. I have dreams about my dad all the time who passed about 10 years ago; I always hear his voice, usually speaking to someone else, but I can't ever see him. I will be on one side of a column, he on the other, or I'm inside the door and I hear him in the hallway. I don't know what it means but this song instantly felt much like that. Much love to your family.
God Speed Tommy Prine. I think it's safe to say, we all miss your father as well. Keep your head up and your heart filled with love. You'll go far. God Bless!!
Well you have written the official song of Father's Day. I thought of my own late father listening to this. The ephemeral nature of life's constant change has never been bettered expressed. You have a rare and beautiful gift so run with it because I can hardly wait for more. I'm sorry for the loss of your father, I have loved his work since forever.
I usually can see where a song is going but that one snuck up on me in all the best ways. The apple didn't fall far. Well done. You've got the goods. I love being surprised by breathtaking turns and you've done it. Bawling. ❤
What a beautiful song and such a haunting voice Tommy. I've loved your father' and his music for years and years and can I say I don't hear your father's voice or songwriting in this song, what I hear is the voice and the songwriting of Tommy Prine in this song, and it's the voice and writing of an up and coming superstar. That's how it should be, so don't beat yourself up trying to be the next John Prine, your father would want you to be the first Tommy Prine and he would be so proud that you are your own man and that you wrote and are singing such a beautiful and heartfelt song. He would tell you that the songs and lyrics will come when you least expect them as happened for him. That is the best way to honor your dear Dad's legacy.
Well the apple didn't fall far from the tree... I became a fan of your father's after I began playing myself in my 40's... I will probably have to add this to my repertoire... I play several of your father's... I wish I had that gift for words...😉👍🖖😎
I must say that on first heariing I am as swept away as I was when I fell on John fisrt album fifty odd years ago. Nothing will take John's place but you have created a new one that I love. Thanks so m uch
I just heard a friend play this song yesterday and I was bawling my eyes out, remembering my mother. Thank you for this beautiful existential song about death
😢so touching. I felt so sad when John died, I can only imagine how his family felt. This says everything about how it feels to lose a parent- both of mine are gone. Love to the Prine family❤
Tommy, I honestly was skeptical when I first heard you were dropping a single but, after listening, my skepticism is gone. Feels dumb now but i only knew you from JP and i thought there might have been some nepotism or something goin on, obviously i was wrong. I think you’ve made a powerful work of art, thank you for the song.
That last verse made me sob instantly. I was NOT ready for that. My Father was my hero, especially musically. My heart is still broken and it’s been 7 yrs. But when I hear a song like this is makes me very aware of how lucky I was. I appreciate your honesty and this song is beautiful sir. Thank you.
Today, local radio station was playing John Prine music for his birthday, which I share. Your song came on, well, I must be Irish, me bladder was up under me eyes. Beautiful song to your Dad.
This is wonderful as i found this due to an ad for Glasgow Cafe showing Tommy Prine in August so here I am checkin John's son oot. I too am a big fan of John Prine. ❤
Tommy, I hope you know that, if you so chose, you’d need never put another word to paper in the course of your long life - so perfect and beautiful is this song and tribute. God bless.
First time I ever heard this was when Tommy sang this live at his fathers tribute concert in Vicar Street Dublin. It was one of the last songs of the night. It was the most amazing musical experience to hear John's songs sung by those who shared the love of his music. For me this was the greatest tribute of the night, a beautiful ode to his father. Thank you Tommy and to all the artists on the night. Havent stopped listening since.
I've known you since you were young bud. I'm Wendy Sue Mayhugh's son in law. I've been listening to this song allot lately. I lost my dad in May.. This is a really freat song Tommy!! Thanks for sharing it.
Beautifully done. You've done your dad proud. I bought his first album in 1971 and wore it out, and made a pest of myself urging friends to listen to it. One of my few regrets is that I never caught one of his live shows.
A friend and I seen your father at the Louisville palace in Ky. What a good lyricist mixed with comedy. He had everyone singing and laughing. One of the greatest performers I've ever seen!
My best to you Tommy. Lost my wife when she was 49 we loved your dads music. It got me through some dark times. It is so good, really good to hear YOUR voice too. Your original music sounds great my best to you again thank you
Good lord, Tommy, this is just a wonderful song. It had me in tears almost immediately. Your father was a giant of a songwriter, able to evoke emotions in seemingly simple songs, like no other I know. This song is just that. Beautiful. You should be very proud of this song.
Heard this on Coffee Country and Cody this Morning which I never watch so something had me on that channel..... My Dad is still alive but we don't talk much so Yeah it hit me a little....I'm Glad I was able to to experience this ....Thank You 9:45 am 9/12/2022 👍
Omg 🥲 when John passed I cried all night I'd lost my father again it felt. The heartache 💔 But I wake up this morning and discover his son and that voice I'm crying I bet John and my dad are smiling down on us. Thank you so much for this.
Wow! As others have said, I have moved to tears by you. That's a rare gift you have! I was blessed to see your Dad live 8 times. I'm getting older, but hope to see you that many too as we're passing through.
This song is both great and sad. I can’t stop listening to this song. It makes it even harder as I have lost a few family and friends in the last few years. All in all though, this song is awesome!
Wow! What a lovely tribute to JP. I have been a fan since the early 70"s. My first album was a promotional one and I haven't missed one since! He is so greatly missed.
Tommy please make sure come visit Toronto for a show or two you’ll have plenty of Canadian fans too!!! Look forward to meeting you like have your dad a few times.
Wow! The family tradition lives on. I have been a John Prine fan since he released his first album when I was 7 years old. I know that he would be very, very proud of you!❤
"I'd do anything just to talk to my father" - Wow. That stopped me in my tracks. Here come those tears again. JP fan for 46 years. I miss that man so much, without having ever met him. But it doesn't even register compared to how his family misses him. Your dad is proud of you, Tommy Prine. And you have a new fan.
Exactly, I loved John so much, I started listening to him in about 1978, but I saw him in KC along w/ Arlo Guthrie, I saw him several yrs later?& loved him even more!
I Loved your song Tommy!
I'm there with you fan since 1991 the day I was born. This is such a gift I had no idea his son was so talented too. ❤️ hugging myself. Still grieving john.
Tommy has the Prine DNA. What a wonderful gift to those of us left broken-hearted by the death of his father.
Same here!
I am a 48 year old man and can’t hold back tears with that line. I would do anything to talk to my father.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are for." Is permanently inked on my forearm in memory of my father's father. What a beautiful song.
I came in late to radiation therapy late at the MD Andersen clinic years ago and met your parents. Later, your dad invited me back and I got to hang out, laugh and joke with them for a few days. They are two of the kindest, warmest people I’ve ever met. Like the proverbial two peas in a pod. When I heard this song yesterday I was overwhelmed. Another pea from the pod has arrived. 🙂
You've done what few artists (excluding your father) rarely do, I have tears. Wonderful song, Tommy!
Hugs!me too me too!
Beautiful. The line about peaceful waters and giving anything to talk to your father really got me.
Lake Marie. ✌️😎👍
Damn you Tommy Prine! I was listening to this, going along thinking "this is an amazingly beautiful song" and then I heard "I'd do anything just to talk to my father" and my breath left me, my chest sank and my heart broke. If and when I recover I may listen to this again, but for now I guess I'll just sit here and think about what you've done. Written a damn fine song is all.
When my mother died after my father was gone, a friend passed a thought to me. When someone we love passes, we feel the loss you've so beautifully captured. It's as if they're leaving on a ship, in imagery shared with your wonderful writing and singing. To those of us left behind, the boat appears smaller and smaller in the distance until it's lost to sight. We may be helped by remembering that to those on the far shore, the ship grows larger and larger as it approaches that distant shore and those waiting with welcoming arms. Your song brought all these thoughts to mind. Thank you for your eloquence and the beauty of your music and images.
Your dear father must be ver proud. He is looking at you from above...
Oh my gosh! Hauntingly beautiful. Your dad would be so proud of you for taking this step. You have your own unique voice as did your father. Please continue to write and make music for this crazy world we live in.
There will only be one John but there's plenty of room for Tommy Prine. Great song Tommy 😭
Well said! ❤
This song brought tears to my eyes. Great job Tommy Prine. I miss your dad too. ❤️🙏❤️
Tommy - I love your Dad's songs because of the way that he could point out the importance of the smallest things, expressing his thoughts so simply yet so poetically, describing for us all his perceptions of the human condition. The words of this song makes me think he passed that gift along to you, while the haunting, atmospheric tone set by the music sounds kind of ancient and Celtic and I thinking that your Mom 's influence had something to do with that. Maybe not but I can tell you that I am still crying the bittesweet tears that welled up as I listened to your beautiful song. Thank you.
I know your dad leaving hit so much harder than it did me but when your father passed I was at work and started bawling when I heard the news. And this beautiful piece of music made me do it all over again. I'm sorry for your loss Tommy. We all are here. And this is a beautiful way to help us all remember him. 😓 I'm glad you were able to put your feelings into this song. John is so damn proud of you.
Stunningly beautiful song, Tommy. I started listening to your Dad’s music in the mid-1970s and Muhlenberg County (which I’ve heard John wrote as a tribute to his dad) blew me away. Your tribute is just as haunting. The few times I was blessed to talk to your dad (you and my son were on the same soccer team) it was clear that he was so very proud of you. God bless you, Tommy.
I only had the pleasure of seeing John Prine in concert one time but it left as many memories as his many songs. Tommy you have the gift, don’t waste it.
Well done
An amazingly heartfelt tribute to an incredible songwriter delivered in a flawless manner remniscent of the subject. Tommy, thank for turning your personal sorrow into such a beautiful reminder of all his fans loved about your father, his writings and his irreplacable style. May you continue writing the stories of the trevails of the common man and delivering them in a manner that deepens the roots of the Prine family tree in American musical history forever.
Good to know the tear ducts are still functioning. What a beautiful song, I am floored by this song…from the first verse til the last. ❤ to Tommy and the Prine family.
Yess! Hugs!❤️❤️❤️
Hello Tommy,
I am listening to your music for the first time today after reading about you when I was going to look up something on Google.
So, I am hearing this song Tommy and I am just blown-away by your talent and this amazing, amazing song. I only saw your dad one time in concert at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. My ex-boyfriend was a big fan, got the tickets and I became a big fan too. So now I am listening to your song and you have a great voice!! I want to send you a quote by the late actor, Jimmy Stewart that I recently read in a magazine. He actually was talking about the late actress Doris Day in his quote. He said in part, "A singer's talent for phrasing, the ability to put heart in a piece of music, is not too removed from acting, in which the aim is to give life and believability to what's on paper."
You Tommy, have done this with your music!
Tommy - this is so beautiful. I have dreams about my dad all the time who passed about 10 years ago; I always hear his voice, usually speaking to someone else, but I can't ever see him. I will be on one side of a column, he on the other, or I'm inside the door and I hear him in the hallway. I don't know what it means but this song instantly felt much like that. Much love to your family.
Made me cry 😢. Thank you 🙏
Making you dad proud ❤️👍🏼
God Speed Tommy Prine.
I think it's safe to say, we all miss your father as well. Keep your head up and your heart filled with love. You'll go far. God Bless!!
Here before this blows up
Dad would be very proud. Writing good songs is a special gift. I think he may have left that with you keep it going
I can’t stop listening to this song since I’ve heard it. So simple and hauntingly beautiful.
My goodness. Beautiful.
Made me cry man beautiful. I can hear your old man's guitar in your fingers, literally in tears right now.
I discovered your Dad much too late. I’ll spend the rest of my time catching up, but glad it led me to this song.
Well you have written the official song of Father's Day. I thought of my own late father listening to this. The ephemeral nature of life's constant change has never been bettered expressed. You have a rare and beautiful gift so run with it because I can hardly wait for more. I'm sorry for the loss of your father, I have loved his work since forever.
What a lovely, sweet, simple song. Your dad would be proud.
I usually can see where a song is going but that one snuck up on me in all the best ways. The apple didn't fall far. Well done. You've got the goods. I love being surprised by breathtaking turns and you've done it. Bawling. ❤
Beautiful song Tommy. You have such a fabulous voice. So haunting. Daddy would be so proud of you. Much love from Ireland x
I loved John since the 70’s. I got my eye on you Tommy.
What a beautiful song and such a haunting voice Tommy. I've loved your father' and his music for years and years and can I say I don't hear your father's voice or songwriting in this song, what I hear is the voice and the songwriting of Tommy Prine in this song, and it's the voice and writing of an up and coming superstar. That's how it should be, so don't beat yourself up trying to be the next John Prine, your father would want you to be the first Tommy Prine and he would be so proud that you are your own man and that you wrote and are singing such a beautiful and heartfelt song. He would tell you that the songs and lyrics will come when you least expect them as happened for him. That is the best way to honor your dear Dad's legacy.
Well the apple didn't fall far from the tree... I became a fan of your father's after I began playing myself in my 40's... I will probably have to add this to my repertoire... I play several of your father's... I wish I had that gift for words...😉👍🖖😎
I must say that on first heariing I am as swept away as I was when I fell on John fisrt album fifty odd years ago. Nothing will take John's place but you have created a new one that I love. Thanks so m uch
I just heard a friend play this song yesterday and I was bawling my eyes out, remembering my mother. Thank you for this beautiful existential song about death
Ah, another Prine. I am doubly blessed.
This is so beautiful!! I know your father is smiling down on you. We all miss him too, but he left the blessing of you.
Incredibly beautiful. I’m crying…
Just when I stopped tearing up whenever John Prine was mentioned.
I lost my dad two years ago and I felt like I was lost without him. This song has really helped me with moving on..
😢so touching. I felt so sad when John died, I can only imagine how his family felt. This says everything about how it feels to lose a parent- both of mine are gone. Love to the Prine family❤
Amazing
Tommy, I honestly was skeptical when I first heard you were dropping a single but, after listening, my skepticism is gone. Feels dumb now but i only knew you from JP and i thought there might have been some nepotism or something goin on, obviously i was wrong. I think you’ve made a powerful work of art, thank you for the song.
That last verse made me sob instantly. I was NOT ready for that. My Father was my hero, especially musically. My heart is still broken and it’s been 7 yrs. But when I hear a song like this is makes me very aware of how lucky I was. I appreciate your honesty and this song is beautiful sir. Thank you.
Today, local radio station was playing John Prine music for his birthday, which I share. Your song came on, well, I must be Irish, me bladder was up under me eyes. Beautiful song to your Dad.
Well said, Tommy. We are all passing through.
This is wonderful as i found this due to an ad for Glasgow Cafe showing Tommy Prine in August so here I am checkin John's son oot. I too am a big fan of John Prine. ❤
Tommy,
I hope you know that, if you so chose, you’d need never put another word to paper in the course of your long life - so perfect and beautiful is this song and tribute.
God bless.
First time I ever heard this was when Tommy sang this live at his fathers tribute concert in Vicar Street Dublin. It was one of the last songs of the night. It was the most amazing musical experience to hear John's songs sung by those who shared the love of his music. For me this was the greatest tribute of the night, a beautiful ode to his father. Thank you Tommy and to all the artists on the night. Havent stopped listening since.
I've known you since you were young bud. I'm Wendy Sue Mayhugh's son in law. I've been listening to this song allot lately. I lost my dad in May.. This is a really freat song Tommy!! Thanks for sharing it.
So beautiful. Your father is proud.
You are a credit to your father. He knew you would be brilliant.
I wish I could her you talking to your father again...I miss him every day. You wrote a beautiful song and have a beautiful voice.
Beautiful Tommy. Looking forward to seeing you live
I hear your father in your voice..beautiful job Tommy ❤️
Beautifully done. You've done your dad proud. I bought his first album in 1971 and wore it out, and made a pest of myself urging friends to listen to it. One of my few regrets is that I never caught one of his live shows.
Nice!!
I think it stops us all, especially for those who have lost a father. I can’t stop listening to this track. RIP John Prine!
A friend and I seen your father at the Louisville palace in Ky. What a good lyricist mixed with comedy. He had everyone singing and laughing. One of the greatest performers I've ever seen!
THIS SONG IS INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!
I cant not cry whenever I hear this song.
Tommy, you must be an old soul to pen such a beautiful rumination on life's fleeting nature. Sent it to my dad, another old soul. He loved it too.
My best to you Tommy.
Lost my wife when she was 49 we loved your dads music. It got me through some dark times.
It is so good, really good to hear YOUR voice too.
Your original music sounds great my best to you again thank you
WOW! Tommy, your dad was one of my favorite musicians and poets. If you stick with this you have a long and beautiful future.
Hope you’re standing tall, Tommy Prine. You’ve paid tribute to you’re Father in a most humble and beautiful way. Can not wait to hear more ☮️💜
Very nice voice.
Great Job Tommy! My 4 year old loves it too!
Beautiful song. That last verse still has me choked up as I type this.
I love John Prine. He would be so proud. This song is so perfect. I lost my dad in April. I'd give anything to talk to my dad too.
Loved your father’s music and the man…now I feel same about you. Mahalo from Big Island Hawaii! Michelle
Good lord, Tommy, this is just a wonderful song. It had me in tears almost immediately. Your father was a giant of a songwriter, able to evoke emotions in seemingly simple songs, like no other I know. This song is just that. Beautiful. You should be very proud of this song.
Very beautiful and touching.
Tommy, you do your daddy proud and you do yourself proud. ❤
This gets to me every time I hear it. Thank you Tommy ~ I have a feeling a great many of us feel your song deeply..
Good lord! I had chills through the whole song, it's incredibly moving. Well done, really. 👏
Heard this on Coffee Country and Cody this Morning which I never watch so something had me on that channel..... My Dad is still alive but we don't talk much so Yeah it hit me a little....I'm Glad I was able to to experience this ....Thank You
9:45 am 9/12/2022 👍
Simply beautiful
Omg 🥲 when John passed I cried all night I'd lost my father again it felt. The heartache 💔 But I wake up this morning and discover his son and that voice I'm crying I bet John and my dad are smiling down on us. Thank you so much for this.
Beautiful poignant song that catches the heart.
Oh my, he left you with his words. All yours, but it fills my soul that there was love…so much love.
Wow! As others have said, I have moved to tears by you. That's a rare gift you have! I was blessed to see your Dad live 8 times. I'm getting older, but hope to see you that many too as we're passing through.
This song is both great and sad. I can’t stop listening to this song. It makes it even harder as I have lost a few family and friends in the last few years. All in all though, this song is awesome!
Amazing and beautiful song……came upon this today after losing someone I loved just yesterday.
The good times are coming for this young man..... excellent
Wow! What a lovely tribute to JP. I have been a fan since the early 70"s. My first album was a promotional one and I haven't missed one since! He is so greatly missed.
Well done Mr. Prine, some echo's of your father's style can be heard in this kind tune.
Tommy Prine. He’s good
Tommy please make sure come visit Toronto for a show or two you’ll have plenty of Canadian fans too!!! Look forward to meeting you like have your dad a few times.
That song hits me deep in my marrow
Breathtaking......as it should!!❤
Beautiful.
Wow. Just wow.
Wow! The family tradition lives on. I have been a John Prine fan since he released his first album when I was 7 years old. I know that he would be very, very proud of you!❤
Very nice. Well done, sir.
That is greatness right there!
Absolutely beautiful song...thank you
Beautiful. Big fan of your father. I have a tear in my eye.
What a great song. Just what I needed. Thanks.
Outstanding, simply outstanding. Thanks T. Prine.