God bless John Prine, he could have easily quit sharing his music with people after his esophageal cancer. Instead, he's still out there playing his music and making people smile. Whistle and Fish, what a great song by a great Man. Thanks for not quitting on me John, you make me smile daily!
My nephew just went to join John after he lost his contest to esophageal cancer. He might give John a run for his money in that drinking contest. RIP Mike and John.
My mom and dad raised me on John Prine, he is truly one of the best artists I've ever heard in all my life, his songs invoke such emotion and his lyrics have such deep meaning.
love it when people ask 'who's your favorite singer? and i say John Prine and they say 'John who" and i just think to myself my God what you've missed for the last 40 yrs.
Just lost my dad to esophageal cancer. He was ALWAYS fishin' and whistlin'! Thank God John survived his bout and left this for me to help remember our great times. As always, this song's for you, dad (presses replay)
This song describes every crap job I had as a kid growing up in Chicago: "Made me scrub a parking lot down on my knees/Then I got fired for being scared of bees/And they only paid me 50 cents an hour." The dark and uncommented-upon side of the "American work ethic." Love you like a brother, John Prine.
I would luv to go whistlng and fishing with John Prine....we can forgive each other till we both turn blue. John Prine is awesome, and shared some very wonderful words of comic wisdom with us throughout the years, and put it all to good music too! Let's join him in the evan.
life is good with prine in it .... i have been a fan for 35 years ..... saven some cash for a trip to see him play again way better then goin down south
been a huge Prine fan for 40 yrs ,have seen him more times than I can count ,own all of his cds, and I still grin my ass of when I hear the first couple notes of this song even thou I've heard it a million times
Hadn't heard him for yrs, one night the song popped into my melon at 1am, kept me awake all night, so grabbed my mobile, got Google and pumped it out. Great.
I’ve just found this artist and am crazy about this song. His voice I love it. So rich and kind and lovely. I’m trying to learn it and play it on my guitar but I’m getting tong twisted on the chorus. 💐💗🎵😀
Been playing fish and whistle on my own guitar for many years. Saw him twice in concert. Steve Goodman opened for one of the shows way back when. One of my all time favourites.
I love to listen to John Prine.He is a living treasure.I believe this old Martin guitar has been with him for a while.Does anyone know if it is a D-28 or D-18? I believe he uses Dean Markley pickups but I may be wrong.
I`am a huge Chris Knight fan and thats how I found out about John Prine . He`s pretty awesome, I think I`ll have to buy a Prine CD....What would be a good first Prine CD? anybody?
Again I say John should be Poet Laureate of the U.S. Don't know another person who could rhym "onomotopae(s). I love Steel Dan and can't tell which song I like the best, and John Prine is the same way. I hear one song and I think "that's it", then the next one "oh, I forgot about that one".
WOW. John Prine was always on the periphery of my musical interests for some reason(I'm 51),but I just now "got him". Could it have been the record company "dudes" in retrospect ???? I think the mark of a great song is one that is simple but says what it wants to without a lot of fluff or "production". John makes many great songs. 'Course,what do I know,I'm crazy as a loon...(where's my Lithium and cigarettes...)
I've played this song for many years but never knew why I couldn't quite get it to sound at least similar to John Prine. After seeing him play it live I finally knew why. He plays it with a capo on the 7th fret! It's the only acoustic song I know with the capo that high. I thought Never Going Back Again by Fleetwood Mac had the highest capo placement at the 6th fret. Nope. Prine wins that one! It's the only way to play the same fingerstyle patterns as he does. If you try it anywhere else on the neck you have to use a different fingerstyle pattern that doesn't quite sound right.
can somone tell the name of a song,somthing about blow up the tv throw away the paper,move to the country and eat a bunch of peaches? it been driving me nuts,i know its john prine
My ex ole' lady told me that she took off on the guy she was living with, with another guy, and they ran into John and a bunch he was playing with; and they followed john around and he invited them to come up and do some singing and playing with him !! Hmmm, LOL !!!
I hope he finally catches that Irish fish in heaven.
Tim Kaufmann and he’ll pull a pearl out of its mouth when he takes out the hook.
Like in Ireland, he probably won't, but he'll keep trying and having a blessed fun time doing it !
Fiona
God bless John Prine, he could have easily quit sharing his music with people after his esophageal cancer. Instead, he's still out there playing his music and making people smile. Whistle and Fish, what a great song by a great Man. Thanks for not quitting on me John, you make me smile daily!
My nephew just went to join John after he lost his contest to esophageal cancer. He might give John a run for his money in that drinking contest. RIP Mike and John.
@@gtsipejr I hope that they make music together. Friends.
@@kathleenwildey9084 Thank you. Losing these two great men, so close together has a made a huge impact on me.
A toast to a true legend- I know you're whistlin and fishin in heaven.
My mom and dad raised me on John Prine, he is truly one of the best artists I've ever heard in all my life, his songs invoke such emotion and his lyrics have such deep meaning.
What great parents U were blessed with!
love it when people ask 'who's your favorite singer? and i say John Prine and they say 'John who" and i just think to myself my God what you've missed for the last 40 yrs.
Love that song but tear up every time I hear it. It's the most touching thing I think he's ever done.
❤I think so too 😢
Rest In Peace John Prine. Truly a heartbreaking loss..
I sat on his lap....i want to meet him again...john......im 37 now and still love your songs.....
Just lost my dad to esophageal cancer. He was ALWAYS fishin' and whistlin'! Thank God John survived his bout and left this for me to help remember our great times.
As always, this song's for you, dad (presses replay)
Love you John. Thank you for raising me up
i hope to fish and whistle someday with you john...RIP old friend!
my dad and i go driving all the time listening to john prine. i love this man.
This song describes every crap job I had as a kid growing up in Chicago:
"Made me scrub a parking lot down on my knees/Then I got fired for being scared of bees/And they only paid me 50 cents an hour."
The dark and uncommented-upon side of the "American work ethic."
Love you like a brother, John Prine.
The man is a national treasure.
I would luv to go whistlng and fishing with John Prine....we can forgive each other till we both turn blue. John Prine is awesome, and shared some very wonderful words of comic wisdom with us throughout the years, and put it all to good music too! Let's join him in the evan.
I think he is simply one of the best singer-songwriters of all time. There's nobody else like him.
thanks to John who always keeps me company on road trips... singing to the sky... smiling all the way home... goodnight
How can ya not like John Prine?
life is good with prine in it .... i have been a fan for 35 years ..... saven some cash for a trip to see him play again way better then goin down south
been a huge Prine fan for 40 yrs ,have seen him more times than I can count ,own all of his cds, and I still grin my ass of when I hear the first couple notes of this song even thou I've heard it a million times
Thank you John Prine.
One of my favorites. Simple but true, like all his songs.
"Just before I went to bed." "I was winning "
John, could have done stand-up with his stories.
Listening to John Prine always makes me smile. And has for over 35 years.
John prine is my favorite artist hands down it's not even close
RIP, John. And thank you.
35 years a fan and this the first time I've heard this song 7/4/10
Hope you’re fishing now my friend.
My sons even know this song...I taught it to them when they were small boys, and they still remember it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this guy I was a mail carrier 28 years he is the best.
God bless John Prine.. RIP great Prince
Rest in Peace John. Smoke'em while you got them.
There are just so many meanings you can take from this song. It’s really beautiful. His songs are so universal and accessible.
I love this man.
Hadn't heard him for yrs, one night the song popped into my melon at 1am, kept me awake all night, so grabbed my mobile, got Google and pumped it out. Great.
I’ve just found this artist and am crazy about this song. His voice I love it. So rich and kind and lovely. I’m trying to learn it and play it on my guitar but I’m getting tong twisted on the chorus. 💐💗🎵😀
Been playing fish and whistle on my own guitar for many years. Saw him twice in concert. Steve Goodman opened for one of the shows way back when. One of my all time favourites.
"Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings" is my favorite Prine Album :)
Love this tune,loved it 30yrs.ago still love it today ,John's tunes always put me in a happy place.excuz me while i "FLASH BACK"
Bless You John Prine!
Hope you're catching lots of fish Mr. Prine.
yes, its john prine. it's about getting back to the basics. if you don't get it give it another listen.
i hear that brother i raised all mine on this stuff and fishin
RIP, Loved this guy. My favorite was "In Spite of Ourselves".
This is one of my favorate john prine songs. thanks for posting
John Prine , just like fine wine!
John Prine ALWAYS puts me in a good mood!!! Going to see him live from the first time in October and I can't wait!!!!
International treasure.
Bruised Orange is an excellent album (cd?). It contains this wonderful song, impeccably sung.
always a pleasure to hear J Prine. Genuine.
This guy is the MAN...i have never heard this song before and cant stop listening. Can anyone recommend an album to buy???
He’s fishin and whistlin now
my favorite jp song, and late john garfield blues is good
Genius. Pure genius. Thanks, John!
The greatest,!
A highlight of 2010 Bonnaroo for me!
R.I.P. TRAVIS STODDARD I love you brother, can't wait to go whistle n a fishing in heaven. 😞
"in person and on stage" would be your first great CD
The first John Prine album would be an excellent start. It is entitled "John Prine". Then get another of more recent vintage.
The John Prine anthology great days. I got a single cd The Best of John Prime, but it didn't have a lot of the songs I liked.
fantastic
Hell yeah love this song!! Hah
I can't whistle but I can fish. You whistle and I'll get us some supper.
One of my favorites...
I love to listen to John Prine.He is a living treasure.I believe this old Martin guitar has been with him for a while.Does anyone know if it is a D-28 or D-18? I believe he uses Dean Markley pickups but I may be wrong.
shimmy1952 an incredibly forgiving and reliable D28
I`am a huge Chris Knight fan and thats how I found out about John Prine . He`s pretty awesome, I think I`ll have to buy a Prine CD....What would be a good first Prine CD? anybody?
Again I say John should be Poet Laureate of the U.S. Don't know another person who could rhym "onomotopae(s). I love Steel Dan and can't tell which song I like the best, and John Prine is the same way. I hear one song and I think "that's it", then the next one "oh, I forgot about that one".
Love this, thanks for posting!
a national treasure.
WOW. John Prine was always on the periphery of my musical interests for some reason(I'm 51),but I just now "got him". Could it have been the record company "dudes" in retrospect ???? I think the mark of a great song is one that is simple but says what it wants to without a lot of fluff or "production". John makes many great songs. 'Course,what do I know,I'm crazy as a loon...(where's my Lithium and cigarettes...)
I love how subversive this song is.
What a talent, just fucking incredible.
The name of the song is "Fish and Whistle."
what a way to live
John. Please pull through.
Awesome!!!!
Damn.
💔😓
@@lillymiller1991 💔
Magnificent. Top man. Anyone know if a uk tour is on the cards??
reminds me of the tune of "dance, dance, dance" by the steve miller band.
Forgiveness is Awesome
the best
All I can say is "You are one lucky person". And I'm jealous.
You are the best thing that ever came down the pike.
I've played this song for many years but never knew why I couldn't quite get it to sound at least similar to John Prine. After seeing him play it live I finally knew why. He plays it with a capo on the 7th fret! It's the only acoustic song I know with the capo that high. I thought Never Going Back Again by Fleetwood Mac had the highest capo placement at the 6th fret. Nope. Prine wins that one!
It's the only way to play the same fingerstyle patterns as he does. If you try it anywhere else on the neck you have to use a different fingerstyle pattern that doesn't quite sound right.
yee beepin' ya!
@pongchamp5 ALL OF THEM!!!
This Song & Everybody... is the Christ i'm placin my Spiritual Money on.
...tTt... -gilpin 5-21-16
@32motormouth
Spanish Pipe dream is name that you are looking for.
can somone tell the name of a song,somthing about blow up the tv throw away the paper,move to the country and eat a bunch of peaches?
it been driving me nuts,i know its john prine
yup
Jason Wilber doing the great mandolin
@Grizzlybobxxx yes, lost dogs and mixed blessings
@cashfan85 would buy John Prine's Anthology Album
@cashfan85 prime prine is a good start its got a little of everything on it.
whos chris knight?
as to the best prine- I like his live album
@cashfan85 Great Days
Thanks. As you can see I made the change.
I wonder what John Prine and K.D. Lang would sound like together?
My ex ole' lady told me that she took off on the guy she was living with, with another guy, and they ran into John and a bunch he was playing with; and they followed john around and he invited them to come up and do some singing and playing with him !! Hmmm, LOL !!!
@maryellynd deal.