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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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".
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.
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`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?
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.
Hope you’re fishing now my friend.
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.
"Just before I went to bed." "I was winning "
John, could have done stand-up with his stories.
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.
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 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..
John prine is my favorite artist hands down it's not even close
Love you John. Thank you for raising me up
I sat on his lap....i want to meet him again...john......im 37 now and still love your songs.....
How can ya not like John Prine?
The man is a national treasure.
my dad and i go driving all the time listening to john prine. i love this man.
i hope to fish and whistle someday with you john...RIP old friend!
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)
I think he is simply one of the best singer-songwriters of all time. There's nobody else like him.
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
thanks to John who always keeps me company on road trips... singing to the sky... smiling all the way home... goodnight
yes, its john prine. it's about getting back to the basics. if you don't get it give it another listen.
One of my favorites. Simple but true, like all his songs.
RIP, John. And thank you.
International treasure.
Hope you're catching lots of fish Mr. 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.
Thank you John Prine.
Bless You John Prine!
He’s fishin and whistlin now
Rest in Peace John. Smoke'em while you got them.
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
God bless John Prine.. RIP great Prince
"Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings" is my favorite Prine Album :)
i hear that brother i raised all mine on this stuff and fishin
I love this man.
35 years a fan and this the first time I've heard this song 7/4/10
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. 💐💗🎵😀
Bruised Orange is an excellent album (cd?). It contains this wonderful song, impeccably sung.
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.
Listening to John Prine always makes me smile. And has for over 35 years.
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"
My sons even know this song...I taught it to them when they were small boys, and they still remember it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are just so many meanings you can take from this song. It’s really beautiful. His songs are so universal and accessible.
I can't whistle but I can fish. You whistle and I'll get us some supper.
The first John Prine album would be an excellent start. It is entitled "John Prine". Then get another of more recent vintage.
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.
Love this guy I was a mail carrier 28 years he is the best.
John Prine , just like fine wine!
my favorite jp song, and late john garfield blues is good
RIP, Loved this guy. My favorite was "In Spite of Ourselves".
This is one of my favorate john prine songs. thanks for posting
A highlight of 2010 Bonnaroo for me!
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!!!!
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".
The greatest,!
I love how subversive this song is.
always a pleasure to hear J Prine. Genuine.
The name of the song is "Fish and Whistle."
"in person and on stage" would be your first great CD
This guy is the MAN...i have never heard this song before and cant stop listening. Can anyone recommend an album to buy???
Genius. Pure genius. Thanks, John!
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
fantastic
Hell yeah love this song!! Hah
R.I.P. TRAVIS STODDARD I love you brother, can't wait to go whistle n a fishing in heaven. 😞
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.
John. Please pull through.
One of my favorites...
What a talent, just fucking incredible.
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`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?
the best
what a way to live
All I can say is "You are one lucky person". And I'm jealous.
Forgiveness is Awesome
Love this, thanks for posting!
Awesome!!!!
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.
reminds me of the tune of "dance, dance, dance" by the steve miller band.
Magnificent. Top man. Anyone know if a uk tour is on the cards??
@32motormouth
Spanish Pipe dream is name that you are looking for.
Damn.
💔😓
@@lillymiller1991 💔
You are the best thing that ever came down the pike.
This Song & Everybody... is the Christ i'm placin my Spiritual Money on.
...tTt... -gilpin 5-21-16
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
yee beepin' ya!
Jason Wilber doing the great mandolin
@Grizzlybobxxx yes, lost dogs and mixed blessings
yup
@pongchamp5 ALL OF THEM!!!
Thanks. As you can see I made the change.
@cashfan85 would buy John Prine's Anthology Album
I wonder what John Prine and K.D. Lang would sound like together?
@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
you cant sing a song better then the original artist.
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 !!!