John Prine: Full Interview | House Of Strombo
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2018
- www.strombo.com/radio
The Strombo Show presents John Prine in an intimate conversation with George Stroumboulopoulos to celebrate his newest release "The Tree Of Forgiveness"
The Strombo Show / House of Strombo is the home of the best records played in the best order, from the 1-2-3-4 to the 808's and beyond. For over two decades, George Stroumboulopoulos has been working on behalf of you to find and champion the songs that'll get you through the night. Interviews, intimate sessions, and out-of-its-mind full-blown house concerts. The Strombo Show reflects the beautiful and the badass of Canada's diverse cultural landscape. There are no boundaries, with the gamut running from Aretha Franklin to Slayer and everything in between.
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Goodness, this guy. Huh? This guy!! 'It's like I wrote a joke & they finally got it 45 years later'. The man is a fine wine.
Wow, so glad this is here. I write this on the day of John's passing (4/7/2020), eyes welling as I listen and type. What a tremendous artist, with a gift like no other; no one can compare. RIP, brother John. We'll be keeping your songs alive FOREVER!!!! ♫♪
You're not alone jsamat24..
Been crying since I heard the news 2 day's ago.
Spent my 64th birthday crying all day yesterday.
Playing his music, drinking smoking and dancing alone.
Saddest birthday ever so far.
Rest in Peace John Prine.
✌💞🎸🎶🌹🙏
KEH 🇨🇦
04.09.20.
4/7/2020 when John passed away, my birthday and now at 75, I feel just like him and can relate. Love the guy and hope to follow in his footsteps and meet John along the way 🤠🇵🇭🇺🇸
I love listening to him talk almost as much as hearing him sing and play. A true gentlemen and he's sharp as a tack!
Yes, John had the answer to the interviewer's question even before the question was completed. Properly termed UNDERSTANDING. This was also properly noted in researchers/writers about Jim Morrison and his extraordinary intellect. Not-so-much that he (Jim) was always the smartest kid in class/school, but that he UNDERSTOOD the entire subject-matter. No need for explanations or elaboration. An essential element in all poets.
Totally Agree!
Great story teller! I've heard him mentioned in the same sentence as Mark Twain and that's a pretty sweet endorsement and good company to keep I'd say.
"I'm 9 when I get up, and 13 when I go to bed." Seriously, I'm so blessed to have known this guy's work.
"The autopsy might kill me . . ." God damn the man is a poet
John changed my life in 1977 the first time i heard him. Thank you for 40+ years of songs I could totally relate to.
‘‘ the coat that doesn’t fit me and the boats I hardly wear” he just can’t help it. Shine on John. 🙏🏼
"I'm making Taylor swift sweat besides that she probably looks good sweating " that's so funny .
i,m 63 and only found john a year ago. he has become my new hero. his way with the English language is second to none. i am in awe every time i listen to his songs.
I’m the same didn’t find this guy until about a year ago. By pure accident. Have I been living under a rock. I thought Dylan was good but John has the commoners touch with words. Simply amazing
@@paullucas4570 thought I was the only rock dweller here. At least we are not alone. Lol
I'm 63..steeped in Prine..you rock worms be careful for the robins!
@@paullucas4570 One of Dylan's favorite writers say no more. RIP John Prine.
Another 63 yr old here, when a friend (who sends me tunes in the 'wee hours') one night 6 months ago sent me Orange Blossom by John Prine. I was blown away, haven't stopped listening since, while thinking "where have I been "?... Nice to know I'm not alone thank God for John Prine. What a genius singer/songwriter. RIP John Prine 🙏
"9 when I get up and 13 when I go to bed". What a free spirit John Prine puts out for the world to enjoy. At 75, I feel younger every time I hear this "great talent" talk or sing. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible must be responsible for some damn good music.
George, this was a phenominal interview. John Prine is the master. His music is simplistic but his lyrics are so awe inspiring that the total package makes you stop and think about what you just heard and realize it has changed you in a good way, Probably the best song ever written is by John Prine "Hello In There".
He has come very close with Summer's End.....hard to pick the best !!
It amazes me that he had that insight so many years ago when he was young; and now........here we are.
it was phenomenal congratulations to both and thanks
I love 'Some humans aint human', maybe because I kicked o non-human out of my house a couple of days ago.
is it simplistic, or ideally suited as a foundation to lay the words upon?
A true legend in his own time. Outstanding interview. John is so real, so down to earth and so open and honest about his life. I only wish Steve Goodman was still around to sing with John. Thanks again for this interview.
"Bad pop music makes bad cars" Love the moments in life singing Prine songs with my kids in the car!
It's unfortunate that John Prine's passing brought me here; George Stroumboulopoulos is an amazing interviewer.
always a gentle man, always down to earth, always an artist. i love john prine.
The man is 110% awesome !!! A genuine American icon , some people just haven't figured it out yet.
His albums the tree of forgivenesses is a gem ..... it puts John Prine up there with Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen .... plus the engineering on this record is excellent ......the topic of life and death and everything in between ......what else is there ....
I agree on all the above especially the engineer. He really understood what the songs needed and stayed out of their way. Great Job!
John, you make me laugh and cry everytime I listen to you. From the bottom of my heart, Thank-you!!!
Most brilliant song writer every to come along , John Prine is so humble about his talent !
I love his humor too !
The great first love introduced me to John Prine. Instantly fell in love with the music and John Prine. We saw him at Red Rocks in 2017. Best show we've ever been to. Found ourselves in tears more than once. Lucky to still call him my love after 6 years.
Honey, we're the big door prize.
Just from you wrote I know he is a lucky guy.
"the big door prize" 💕❤️❤️
I feel like a lucky guy that just happens to be in a room while two guys are just talking with respect of each other and just enjoying time together.
First time I've noticed John Prine's voice ended up sounding exactly like an idling Harley engine. Great interview.
That's because of his throat cancer.he went two rounds with cancer and won this virus took him too soon.its kicking everyone's ass .Much Love Mr Prine you will be missed
John is musical treasure, a true icon and yet humble and down to earth.
I have come to really appreciate John Prine and his music. He is an Old Soul can't say enough good things about John.
I absolutely loved his music. My son introduced me to his music probably mid to late 80's. I never had the pleasure of attending a live concert. So @ 78 yrs of age my bucket had been re worked. It was 2015 he was in concert @ WVU the CAC
I missed because my husband, the love of my life had just completed 16 days in extensive rehabilitation @ Health South after life threating SEPTICEMIA .
I'm lookin forward to a meeting in heavrn🙏🥰😎👍🙃 but not tonight❌♥️❌♥️
His songs are like liquid feelings, just an amazing artist! Peace always to Mr. Prine and his.
Stromboulopoulos: "71, that's not old." The hell it ain't. I'm 66, and that's getting there. Great interview. George has Prine fired up because he's an enthusiastic fan. Lovely album. Sorry John died yesterday, but now he's in Paradise, which is a lot better than old torn-down Paradise, Kentucky. I can't wait to meet him in heaven. I'm from the western suburbs of Chicago myself and knew my fair share of sons of transplanted hillbilly factory workers, like Prine's father was. We Yankees were hard on those kids at school, which probably made him more introspective, and look what came of that. God bless John Prine.
I was 15 when I found out the "Damn Yankess" was actually two words.
A wise man once said if you dwell on age, it'll catch up to you.
My Aunt Margot is 88 & to her, '71 isn't old yet!' She was having a much more enjoyable-2-her, active life at 71 (loves doing physical out-doorsy stuff )/doing stuff her body can't do anymore. She makes the best of it, but, yup-she'd trade 71 for 88, if given the chance.
Great interview with my hero, John Prine. You did a nice job of staying out of the way and letting him talk, just throwing in a few things here and there to keep him going.
jordanthecat
Well said.
jordanthecat a
couldn’t agree more
Heeey Jordan..Where ya' been. Miss your Prine stuff.
Yes. Good to see you're still around, Ian.
Excellent interview with John, maybe the best I have seen yet! This interviewer was so right on with his questions...he really got John to say so much in a half an hour.
He listened, asked good, quick follow-ups that showed John he'd been listening - and then out came the cork as John got comfortable.
How was not aware of this until this evening, found out about it listening to the mighty CKUA radio station. God Bless John Prine! I am sure he is having that Vodka and Ginger Ale, and enjoying that 9 mile long cigarette!
Thanks.
I've been in a fog since John passed. The last few days were spent watching live performances and covers with a knot in my stomach and misty eyes.
Seeing John play in your house and this interview finally let me move on. Made myself a Handsome Johnny to toast the end of the interview and to a life well lived.
My condolences to friends and family. Love to all.
liquidlars1965
Ditto!
Same here!!
How do you make a Happy Johnny cocktail? The vodka and ginger ale would be a drink I would like to try. 🤪🥰
prolly one of the best John Prine interviews I ever saw . Great job George !!!!
As I watched this interview, the reflection in my phone made me realize how often I was smiling - which was frequently. I just plain old enjoyed seeing a more revealing, humorous and interesting side of John. Further into the interview, it hit me - as much as I'm loving this, John's gone and I can't change that - which brought me from happy to sad way too quickly. Death is the worst part of life. Phooey!
You were free to fly after that first album. And, being a mailman is the hardest job in the world. Walking all day in 20 below weather and a full on thunderstorm is the ultimate. I tried it and lasted three weeks. Glad John found a much better living. Thanks.
This tape is pure gold. Thanks Strombo!
A great interview that I have returned to a few times. What a tragic loss.
When I get to heaven, I'm gonna shake God's hand
Thank him for more blessings than one man can stand
Then I'm gonna get a guitar and start a rock-n-roll band
Check into a swell hotel; ain't the afterlife grand?
And then I'm gonna get a cocktail: vodka and ginger ale
Yeah, I'm gonna smoke a cigarette that's nine miles long
I'm gonna kiss that pretty girl on the tilt-a-whirl
'Cause this old man is goin' to town
sweet revenge.........John's a great singer/songwriter..he's a big part of my growing up year's and this new recording is pure John Prine..he's in touch with life at so many level's. I hope he out lives me, i couldn't stand to hear elsewise.
Man he's making me feel old. Where did the time go? What a legend. He's on my top 100 playlist of all time. Plus..I got this phrase of his going viral in our circle..."and Billy Bob said "hmmm"." (Whenever someone says something awkward).
Growing up in Chicago I was blessed seeing John lot. So glad we went to John Prine's All The Best Fest 2019 in PC.
He's one of the best songwriters ever...a National Treasure. Wonder how long he will continue to tour ? He's been out there a lot.
Love this guy. Keeps it real and doesn't take himself too seriously.
Incredible, humbling Prine 😎
You are a great interviewer! Thanks for revealing the real John Prine. Regards
bad pop music makes bad cars. the humor of john prine just ties everything together, even the tragic. there's a hole in daddy's arm where all the money goes. it is so heartbreakingly sad but yet the image is cartoonishly funny.
Killer interview! good job Strombo been a Prine fan since I was 16 . Sad to hear of his passing.
Excellent conversation - just two guys shooting the breeze
What a great interview! I absolutely love John Prine he is a national treasure and you did a great job interviewing him.
Excellent interview-lead, listen, contemplate the answers and don't talk over your guest.
John Prine, like a few others, is a national treasure. He has no frosting on his cake. It's all cake. For years I resisted listening to his new music for fear of letting go of the last. But my fears were unfounded. You can't replace or let go of a beautiful memory emblazoned inside your heart. You can't.
Some people say that he is a terrible singer and a terrible picker. Well I say that terrible never felt so good. Never had the chance to catch John, Steve Goodman or Bonnie Kollock at The Earl in Chicago in the old
days. I did get to catch Johnathan (Johnny) Round and Jim Post - for those who remember.
Keep on pickin', John. Don't ever let the muse go!
how we listen really does hold the key. "It's all cake" - perfect. thanks
lakerooster - Thank you lakerooster. I can't believe I wrote that one year ago and now he's gone. Hopefully someone will post his interview with the Poet Laureate of the US from a few years back. That too was a special interview.
@@paullira15 i will look for that. thanks.
This was a lot of fun to watch,what a great way to spend a half hour..UA-cam has made this ole man happier than two pigs eating slop!
That was a good interview. Heck of a storyteller and rebel.
Wow, I sure do miss John Prine, and this big old goofy world misses this American legend, too.
You nailed this interview. I was enchanted and very happy throughout this glorious conversation. Thanks for doing it so well. 🍻
Listening to John is Always a Pleasure , and this interview is Also , A Good One . Strombo.
Great interview. What a humble man.
John Prine made this a better place . He left us so much , thank you John Prine.
Brilliant interviewer...knows his stuff!
Such a comfort to see and hear this excellent interview. Rest In Peace John !
This is a great interview. I love listening to John so much, both singing and talking. His insights on life and songwriting are priceless. The interviewer's questions were really great and he made John feel at home. Beautiful.
I can't believe that the first time I heard of John Prine was the day he died. I'm 57. The first song I then heard was his vodka and ginger ale played on the CBC. Then I was hooked for sure when I viewed John performing at Strombo's House. I somehow prefer his aged voice over his younger vocals. Gotta go now, today's Thursday, egg and daughter night!
I heard John Prine, for the first time in 1975 at SIUC, I miss knowing he is alive, but I get to listen to his music every day.
Srombo is a Legend IMO .. No one has done what he has. My hats off brother.
Mike Woz both are legends
Mike Woz
There're BOTH legends and icons.
You were such a beautiful soul and I miss you everyday. The only real American treasure
Love this man. Mr. Prine is a crusader for the common, hard working people of the country he loves and honoured to be a very simple part of something that is touching, true and from the heart of a man that truly thinks everything is going to be OK-if! Any one thinking that"cancer" can be in some way a positive experience, just eat a lot of peaches.
I play John's stuff most days, just the best.
That's how an interview needs to be conducted. Really enjoyed this.
My kuudoss to Stommbo.
Your young and interviewed everyone. Your young and know your job. But you treated John with the best respect anyone deserves. He's been thru the shit show in the industry and as in a glorious age finally , getting respect and recognition .He is very Humble of his career as I hear it in the interviews. I wish I listened to this talented icon sooner. CHEERS
How cool that you interview great talent and then some. What a opportunity John Prine.
Heaven just got another great!
I've listen to John Prine sine I was in my 20's. I'm 72 now. I hadn't listened to him in years. Busy with grandkids and great grands. I started again a few months ago. I hadn't heard he'd passed away. I was so sad. It broke my heart. I think he has been one of the greatest entertainers ever.
I love that George knows his stuff. It's obvious he loves John and asks intelligent questions. Still sad, but this interview makes things a bit bette right now.
22:37 - 23:39 ''The greatest thing by far is to be a master of metaphor; it is the one thing that cannot be learnend from others; and it is also a sign of genius, since a good metaphor implies an intuative perception of the similarity of the dissimilar.'' -Aristotle
''Thus is, The King of Sillyness, Sadness, & one Helluva Bridge Builder...
Whose similies safely raises us, above life's many drowning rivers!'' -gilpin 61618
You're @ the very top of the Music Artist's Interview Field, Maestro Strombo!
Prine is just fucking awesome - in every single way! Thank you for posting this great interview.
I have 5 cats but I don't have any Cadillacs. I found a litter of abandoned kittens and then couldn't give them up... so. Great interview. Nice and laid back. This guy's a legend in his own time.
Keep on keepin' on John.....you're an inspiration to me.
One more note: John plowed the field before other artist's harrowed that field.
All do respect.👍
George, I enjoyed your wonderfully engaging interview style!
My older brother Bob Hammond turned me on to John's music back in the 70's. He went to Proviso East High School with John and so did I but 15 years later. Love John's music! Unfortunately my brother died at 45 when i was 30. I'm 55 now and every time a John Prine tune comes on in my car (iPod), I think of my big brother and now, I also think of John. God bless you brother Bob, John Prine and all of you out there.
Thank you George for sharing this interview. Thank you John for sharing your blessings with us all! HugS ❤
God I love both these guys.
Great interview, love the man. Such great music. True life down to earth.
He is pretty incredible. He is one of the few artists that connect my kids with me. Can’t wait to see him this fall in Colorado.
I saw him when he was in oregon shortly before my husband died.
So sorry to hear that. I hope you find the strength to move on. Hopefully his music can help with that.
Adding a comment because this is one of the best things I've ever seen on youtube. John Prine was a wonderful songwriter and there's not enough of him on the internet. Come on home, John.
really looking forward to john coming to london next month..we love him
Hey George, I'm a big fan of what you're doing. Love the live performances. Keep it up.
Great interview, just seen him 1 day after this was posted....better than ever!!
saw him in Dublin last night and totally agree. 4th time seeing him but the best.
Its a pleasure to see and hear. Good job both men. Johns new album is as fine as any.
Great interview, sad I will never meet him, been a fan for 40 years, rip John, from Sligo, Ireland.
Agree . Great interview...
12:49 - I'm pretty sure he's talking about The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico.
Man, this is a great interview. John talks about as wittily as he writes songs.
I believe that in these end times all evil will be exposed. And at the same time everything beautiful and pure. It’s Prines time to shine.
Good things will continue to happen to bad people.
Genius
I could listen to this for hours!
wow,thanks George.loved Prine since i was a kid.
I saw John Prine in Nashville at New Years this year. He was so enjoyable. Thanks for this great interview
Strong, generous energy coming from John. He took total control over the tone of this interview, clearly because George seemed (uncharacteristically) nervous. What a gracious, brilliant artist.
I have always love John Prime. I am so sad that the world has lost him to covid-19 in April of 2020.
He was just the best on stage and off.
To listen to him is such a pleasure.
Going to see him again in the summer with my hubby and two sons and I can't wait
Toni O Malley Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan
So good...
Wow wonderful 😊😊😊😊😊
My regret is to not have known who wrote the songs we listened to as I grew up but discovered late in my life. He had so much more to give for which we now will forever long for. Just like a few other greats like John Lennon or George Harrison.
What a great soul!
One and only!!
Many thanks for sharing/posting.