John Prine - It's A Big Old Goofy World

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2008
  • 7th April 2020 - A very sad day today. Rest in peace, John. Much love and sympathy to John's family, friends and fellow fans. Sad day indeed.
    Live performance of the song off his excellent album The Missing Years.
    www.johnprine.net/
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  • @marlyndataylor2925
    @marlyndataylor2925 2 роки тому +69

    He was a wise man from a very young age. Some of his most profound lyrics were written as young man. What an old soul he was in this world.

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 Рік тому +1

      ​@marcosbryant8646ciao Marco!🙋😊😍😘💘🌅

    • @sharonscott3999
      @sharonscott3999 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely! He had a great sense of humor!

    • @RhondaB4thesong
      @RhondaB4thesong Рік тому +1

      ​@marcosbryant8646He feels like your BROTHER* Every word is *perfect, every line making perfect sense. Tag, your it.🎉🎉❤

    • @mechcavandy986
      @mechcavandy986 9 місяців тому

      He was 25 when he wrote “Hello In There.” ♥️🤠

  • @wendykondo201
    @wendykondo201 4 роки тому +38

    You sang me through some of the worst times of my life...and will sing me through this unbelievable horrific Pandemic. RIP and give my Mum a hug...she passed on March 28th at the sweet age of 95. Give her a hug and a song. We love you so much!

  • @mprekrut
    @mprekrut 5 років тому +82

    25 years ago I used to dance to this song with my 5 year old daughter. Last year she chose this song for the Father/Daughter dance at her wedding and I was so pleased that she remembered it and proud to dance again with her to this song in front of all the wedding guests. John Prine has always been my favorite performer and I have been lucky to see him live a number of times. I saw him in Boston last year and he is better than ever. Thank you John.

    • @mattdatha
      @mattdatha 5 років тому

      I can only hope to have the same experience as you!

    • @markdrury1087
      @markdrury1087 4 роки тому

      Tried to get my daughter to have this, but settled for Neil Young's Here for You. We did dance to Grandpa Was A Carpenter during the reception. A genius, who speaks to ordinary folks.

    • @joshuagagnon7145
      @joshuagagnon7145 Рік тому

      That's awesome man whatta great memory

    • @pingisi962
      @pingisi962 3 місяці тому

      Lucky lucky man

    • @lakemarionfarms4672
      @lakemarionfarms4672 Місяць тому

      Your living right... You are a lucky as your daughter!

  • @tjkatsoulas9859
    @tjkatsoulas9859 4 роки тому +67

    Hang in there! This big old goofy world still needs you

  • @marionneal8449
    @marionneal8449 Рік тому +31

    For more than two and one-half years, fate has imposed on John Prine fans a life long sentence too sad to contemplate. Yet, here we are on this unsolicited journey, each doing the best to carry on as best we can.
    To say that the world misses John Prine is an understatement. We need a voice such as his to help us make sense out of our malaise.
    I am grateful for the many gifts John left for us, so, to be fair, he is busy these days trying to teach Jesus how to play John's latest tunes.
    Thanks JP for leaving a treasure trove of music.
    You are missed, my friend, far more than you could ever imagined.

    • @katecaven7942
      @katecaven7942 Рік тому

      All I can hope is for someone to speak 1/2 of this about me when I'm gone. Sublimely put 💔

    • @kirbyingraham850
      @kirbyingraham850 10 днів тому

      All that can ór could
      be said has Bernstein

  • @dtolliver55
    @dtolliver55 5 років тому +43

    I truly feel sorry for anyone who's soul isn't touched by John Prine's music.

    • @dannypassmore7512
      @dannypassmore7512 5 років тому +3

      Dave Tolliver mine sure is just started listening to him a while ago what have I been missing all these years.

    • @jimsimmons4057
      @jimsimmons4057 4 роки тому +3

      John prine came into my.wotld. In my late 60s and can't help but wonder why it took so long I'm sure I'll be hereing his music when it's time for me to go

  • @stevesullivan8705
    @stevesullivan8705 4 роки тому +58

    You don't have to just listen to John Prine's songs, you can close your eyes and watch them. Same with Waits.

  • @sh230968
    @sh230968 4 роки тому +21

    This world is a sad, goofy place without you. R.I.P.

  • @thomas890
    @thomas890 2 роки тому +27

    The big old goofy world misses HIM

  • @melindagadams6203
    @melindagadams6203 4 роки тому +41

    Get well you big ole goofy man. Thank you for being part of the soundtrack of my life.

  • @cfwhit
    @cfwhit 4 роки тому +20

    In the late 1970s, at a small venue in Seattle, think it was his bruised tour, I sat with a friend and watched his show..after the show, he made the tour of tables, including mine. He was so sincere, down to earth. He chatted with us, asked us how we were doing and if we were enjoying the show..he was so real and unpretentious. His music couldn't help but put a smile on my face, or a tear in my eye..he signed my beer coaster and moved on to the next table..John Prine, truly a national treasure..forever loved..RIP John, miss you already.

    • @jeanineshiman8228
      @jeanineshiman8228 3 роки тому +2

      What a wonderful an memorable experience for you.

  • @bobdeshazo5052
    @bobdeshazo5052 Рік тому +20

    Back in the late seventies I first met John when he played at Castle Creek in Austin. I was his roadie for about a month during a tour in Colorado.
    The man changed my life.

    • @loonette2012
      @loonette2012 8 місяців тому

      Oct. 2023 Would love to hear how he changed your life. He was such a wonderful, talented man. Met him backstage in Iowa once. ♥️

    • @bobdavis4583
      @bobdavis4583 6 місяців тому

      You were both honored. Please share more.

  • @williamballmaier2355
    @williamballmaier2355 3 роки тому +33

    Prine just had this magic of stringing the simplest of lines and rhymes and making a cohesive and sweet narrative..

    • @royglenn2487
      @royglenn2487 3 роки тому +3

      He was magnificent, he will be surely missed.

  • @vancemyers6655
    @vancemyers6655 2 роки тому +26

    THIS IS THE ARTIST THAT MAKES MY KNEES KNOCK

  • @bradkendraikenberry8512
    @bradkendraikenberry8512 3 місяці тому +9

    I'm jealous of whichever hurricane got this mans brain. what a damn treasure.

  • @brendar8748
    @brendar8748 4 роки тому +16

    There went a big old goofy piece of my heart. Rest in peace, Mr. Prine.

  • @cubanassassin1972
    @cubanassassin1972 4 роки тому +27

    It's like a close family member has passed.
    He was singing in my living room my whole life

  • @johncavender1862
    @johncavender1862 4 роки тому +12

    I was living in Nashville and was at this show. I had never heard his music but a friend invited me to see him and I was instantly a John Prine fan. You will live on forever through your music, but we will miss you for the rest of our lives.

  • @chrishall8188
    @chrishall8188 4 роки тому +18

    It is a big old goofy world. We lost someone who won't be recognized on TV and all over the place but that's how John would have it. He embodies everyrhing about every different reason life is so precious and simple. Miss you John

  • @richardmann3396
    @richardmann3396 2 роки тому +15

    The world is a better place for John Prine having been in it.

  • @ebson-louwnditongangamuhip2397
    @ebson-louwnditongangamuhip2397 Рік тому +20

    This song gives me hope whenever the sudden blows of life knocks me to the ground

    • @rogertrozelle8159
      @rogertrozelle8159 8 місяців тому +1

      I lived through what he was talking about.

  • @davidjones7877
    @davidjones7877 4 роки тому +15

    It's a bit smaller and sadder now you're gone. RIP

  • @gloriawilde9461
    @gloriawilde9461 Місяць тому +7

    I love him and miss him too much also...such wisdom in his songs..he was so right about it being a big old goofy world!

  • @ericfisher5973
    @ericfisher5973 4 роки тому +16

    Heaven just got one hell of a singer.

  • @lavernecarr9898
    @lavernecarr9898 4 роки тому +21

    John's passing makes me so sad. I saw him in concert probably 30 years ago with Bonnie Raitt. Best concert ever. I just keep listening to his songs as I work from home in this quarantine. RIP John. You will be missed. Thanks for sharing your music with us all of these years. :(

    • @janewillgohs4421
      @janewillgohs4421 4 роки тому +1

      Laverne Carr we had tickets, for John and Emmy Lou, June 25 😢

  • @lhk1951
    @lhk1951 4 роки тому +27

    Just gutted to watch this and realize that John has passed. I listened to his music for over 40 years. I raised my kids on his music. We would play this song over and over again and dance in the living room. A singular talent--no one like him and no one will ever replace him. RIP John.

  • @samwasson8389
    @samwasson8389 5 років тому +33

    how can someone write such great music for the past 45 years and get such little recognition?

    • @rickm5698
      @rickm5698 4 роки тому +4

      Record companies don't have a niche for genious'

  • @deweykeene7145
    @deweykeene7145 2 роки тому +19

    An irreplaceable National treasure is gone and will never be replaced. There will never be another be another be another John Prine. I miss you John.

  • @jamescolpas
    @jamescolpas 2 роки тому +14

    Somehow "a big old goofy man dancing with a big old goofy girl." fills me with joy. Precious love ❤

    • @hectorasham8278
      @hectorasham8278 Рік тому +1

      the real meaning is priceless.only john could do this.cant be replaced.amen.

  • @musicloversrock
    @musicloversrock 15 років тому +2

    Yes John Prine is an American Treasure, no one and nobody can hold a candle to his authentic songwriting, his songs always hit the mark.

  • @gremlinvibe
    @gremlinvibe 4 роки тому +16

    You were so pure. A true blessing to this place and loved by many. R.I.P.

  • @sheilajohnson1941
    @sheilajohnson1941 4 роки тому +45

    i'm on some sort of musical prayer chain xx

  • @HeWhoFlewFromInwood
    @HeWhoFlewFromInwood 2 роки тому +18

    Humans didn’t even deserve such a lovely artist like him

  • @agramsci
    @agramsci 5 років тому +17

    "I'd be wise as an owl, instead of stubborn as a mule."
    Thank you, John.

  • @allan8371
    @allan8371 2 роки тому +19

    John is an ambassador of mankind. His lyrics have brought sensibility to the world.

  • @royglenn2487
    @royglenn2487 4 роки тому +25

    Ooh baby it’s a big old sadder world. Goodbye John, We love you.

  • @gregcoleman6670
    @gregcoleman6670 4 роки тому +19

    If you take an inch... give 'em back a mile. He did that.

  • @sschwabby
    @sschwabby 4 роки тому +11

    One of the greatest songwriters. You will be missed my friend.

  • @kathrynmeetz7275
    @kathrynmeetz7275 2 роки тому +16

    I can't listen to his music, hear his voice and see him without cry cry crying omg his music touches in such a deep place ....... my daughters were raised on john prine's wisdom ok..... so now I'm gonna cry some more

  • @tonyharbour5317
    @tonyharbour5317 4 роки тому +22

    This man was a genius. A real national treasure. God speed John Prine.

  • @colmmccabe9906
    @colmmccabe9906 3 роки тому +12

    It's nice to see a brilliant lyricast smiling to his own work🙂🙂

  • @royglenn2487
    @royglenn2487 3 місяці тому +6

    I know one big old goofy man who loves this man.

  • @ricovonspacewolf4352
    @ricovonspacewolf4352 4 роки тому +17

    Smiling with tears in my eyes....John wrote so much about the afterlife I hope it’s just like he sang about. You will always be loved Mr. Prine

    • @therealmeemawmallen9493
      @therealmeemawmallen9493 4 роки тому +2

      Ditto I hope heaven is just he sang it to be real fun beautiful and fabulously filled with everyone we have loved on earth.. RIP gifted one. ❤️

  • @dennishoertt9201
    @dennishoertt9201 4 роки тому +26

    Fight it, John.

  • @dennisadorno6721
    @dennisadorno6721 Рік тому +23

    At 60 years old I wish I had discovered Mr. Prine much much sooner. Rest in Peace.

    • @Mark-dp2jt
      @Mark-dp2jt Рік тому +1

      Me too

    • @annadanczyk9325
      @annadanczyk9325 Рік тому +1

      i am 73 and just discovered it like this minute . better late then never . i love it !

  • @jeanineshiman8228
    @jeanineshiman8228 4 роки тому +26

    John Prine has the eyes and the smile of kindness and truth, and thru the years, that never changed

  • @sandralindsay8369
    @sandralindsay8369 4 роки тому +14

    My Heart is Broken. My Heart & Prayers to Fiona and family. The World has lost one of our Greatest Treasures!

  • @treeswayinginthewind
    @treeswayinginthewind 4 роки тому +10

    thanks for the ride john.. you will live forever in our hearts

  • @johnfoulkrod4835
    @johnfoulkrod4835 2 роки тому +17

    Probably The Best Singer-Songwriter ever. Miss you John...thanks for all the songs.

  • @MrSongwriter2552
    @MrSongwriter2552 4 роки тому +20

    God bless you, John...May your path always be smooth and may you never be thirsty. Rest in peace now and Thank You for 50 years of fun, companionship, guidance and joyous music...

  • @paulmc3457
    @paulmc3457 4 роки тому +21

    God, if this one doesn't make you chuckle and shed a tear at the same time, you have no feelings, such a shame that he had to go on up to heaven. 😢🙋😭

  • @johnward6006
    @johnward6006 Рік тому +20

    He was such an amazing talent and I get a lump in my throat listening to the magical lyrics about life.,,,see you out beyond the stars brother ❤

  • @skeggiskjeldarson9513
    @skeggiskjeldarson9513 4 роки тому +17

    You can't have to much John Prine - you can just have too little John Prine:-)

  • @jeffschneider5020
    @jeffschneider5020 Рік тому +15

    We miss you John the world could use you right about now we are in in big trouble!

  • @jenniferrw7826
    @jenniferrw7826 4 роки тому +16

    Praying for you, Mr. John Prine! Been loving your music since my uncle introduced me to you back in the 80s/90s. You got this.

  • @stormbringercoming8105
    @stormbringercoming8105 2 роки тому +15

    A great songwriter can make you conjure memories that you never really had. Prine had that gift in spades.

  • @mcsedvet
    @mcsedvet 4 роки тому +10

    RIP JOHN!!! WE USED TO LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC WHILE GETTING DRUNK IN THE BARRACKS IN BLYTHEVILLE ARK. IN THE LATE 70S!!!! BEEN A HUGE FAN SINCE!!!! I HOPE ST. PETER CAN TAKE A JOKE!!!! YOU GOT YOUR FLAG DECAL BROTHER???? GOD SPEED!!!!!

  • @alanyoung8171
    @alanyoung8171 4 роки тому +23

    for a lot a writers this might be their best song. john has a hundred or more this good. from the bottom of my heart, thanks John.

  • @jessicakornelsen4820
    @jessicakornelsen4820 4 роки тому +6

    My Dad used to sing this and play his guitar. He and I bonded a lot over The Missing Years, which I kept stealing his CD. One of my favourite memories of him. RIP John Prine 😭

  • @richardjohnson5979
    @richardjohnson5979 2 роки тому +17

    Every time I hear him I miss him.

  • @timmccoy4814
    @timmccoy4814 4 роки тому +26

    A true artist.....he paints a picture with every song, RIP John.. and thank you for leaving us all with a treasure...your music and your lyrics...

    • @dougd.8925
      @dougd.8925 4 роки тому +3

      He did leave a treasure for us.

  • @fikalaredo5762
    @fikalaredo5762 Рік тому +10

    There’s a big old goofy guy I got paired up to work with who showed me this song. He really has changed my perspective on a lot of things and I admire him. He said he wrote “its a big old goofy world” on a piece of paper and taped it on his bedroom wall. That sticks with me

    • @kirkgibson9146
      @kirkgibson9146 Рік тому

      " theres a big old goofy man dancing with a big ole goofy girl.
      oh man, it s a big ole goofy world!!!!!! :)

  • @stillratz
    @stillratz 4 роки тому +22

    Another huge talent takes his finale bow, but his music lives forever, RIP Mr Prine.

  • @LouisCashmer
    @LouisCashmer 4 роки тому +26

    With John Prine, you are not a fan, you have a relationship with him.

  • @DG-jj1dx
    @DG-jj1dx 4 роки тому +10

    I played his music in hard times. I played his music in good times. I raised my kids listening to his songs. I took them all to see him in concert in Ventura Ca. and they all became lifetime fans.
    Thank you from all of us. God bless you John. RIP

  • @goriajk
    @goriajk 4 роки тому +9

    My favorite John Prine song. But, there’s so many more great songs to post, dang it. I’m gonna miss him immeasurably

  • @michaelb5e2
    @michaelb5e2 12 років тому +1

    not many days in the last 40 yrs that i haven't listened to a John Prine song, he made the bad days a whole lot better and the good days even better,he has no idea how he's changed my life and made me a better person

  • @desertduck10
    @desertduck10 9 місяців тому +11

    I " grew up" listening to his music.
    I saw him preform in a high school auditorium years ago.
    I'll forever be positively influenced and entertained by his music and memory

  • @mjbaerwalde
    @mjbaerwalde Рік тому +15

    Listening to John Prine is guaranteed to get me verklempt. Never fails.

    • @Mark-dp2jt
      @Mark-dp2jt Рік тому

      Same here! Why is that?

    • @bobdavis4583
      @bobdavis4583 6 місяців тому +1

      Me too. Dunno. Tears well up when I try to sing/say any Prine lyrics. The best humanist there ever was.

  • @helenpatterson3858
    @helenpatterson3858 8 місяців тому +16

    I miss this guy.

  • @heathermacdougall4863
    @heathermacdougall4863 4 роки тому +12

    Mr. Prine was truly a musical legend, where his music will live on. My condolences to Mr. Prine's family - may your great memories of him sustain you through this difficult time.

  • @miltonelbogen9178
    @miltonelbogen9178 4 роки тому +8

    RIP John Prine - this big old goofy world has lost one of those who make it worthwhile...

  • @collette333
    @collette333 4 роки тому +19

    World is a sadder place today...we will miss you John..RIP

  • @amherst88
    @amherst88 2 роки тому +11

    If you take an inch . . . give 'em back a mile --- never cease the awe at his off-hand depths ❤️ Fortunately for the human species he lived in the age of recording.

  • @eddunn4161
    @eddunn4161 3 роки тому +20

    Here I am again just listening to some good music .thanks john

  • @leslundy4941
    @leslundy4941 5 років тому +20

    Iam 57 and been listening to john since the late 70s keep it up come sing for us up in Canada
    Leslundy

    • @ryanhuckins6669
      @ryanhuckins6669 5 років тому +3

      Im only 3i but i been listening to him since i was just a lil boy and i absolutely love it it took me 25 years to remember who it was i just came across it tonight for the first time in 25 plus years so happy i found it

    • @billsikorsky1490
      @billsikorsky1490 5 років тому +2

      John use to play U of T Convocation Hall back in the 70's.. Seems like only yesterday..

  • @cashopa
    @cashopa 4 роки тому +18

    This is the way I want to remember him.

    • @kathleenwildey9084
      @kathleenwildey9084 4 роки тому +4

      I will also love to remember him in his later years, his whole appearance with his life etched into it,. He showed class, wisdom resilience, character, humility, empathy, humor in every ounce of his being. He showed the characteristics that Jesus promoted in his Beatitudes, "Love is patient, love is kind... He embodied them all. RIP little brother.

    • @akm2743
      @akm2743 4 роки тому +2

      I always say that he was so cute when he was younger, but still so cute in his later years. Just in a different way. ☺️

  • @bryanjohnson3221
    @bryanjohnson3221 3 роки тому +10

    We will never let you die, again. Your name and words live on forever in us! Awaiting the arrival of my first born…. Literally 30 minutes from “Paradise” where your grandmother taught school. Can’t wait to teach him all about you. Thanks for your legacy.

  • @jamesbueker11
    @jamesbueker11 3 місяці тому +12

    He’s just the big old goofy best

  • @hermanneece2257
    @hermanneece2257 Рік тому +10

    One of America's greatest song writers, a true legend in my mind with a heart as big as a house!!!

  • @symptomy
    @symptomy 9 років тому +22

    A seriously underrated artist.

  • @mcbigham
    @mcbigham 4 роки тому +7

    There is not a day go by that I don't play a John Prine song. Stay strong my friend!

  • @burakcenkmen7080
    @burakcenkmen7080 4 роки тому +7

    You've kept and will keep company to this lonely, drunk old man from izmit -turkey . Right now seems even goofier. Rip John

  • @corinnakohler8103
    @corinnakohler8103 2 роки тому +15

    Always loved him. The world is so empty without him...
    ❤️🙏🏼 Amazing songwriter

  • @ronniecullop4099
    @ronniecullop4099 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks John Praying for your family and we will never forget the memories of the best songwriter ever.

  • @mr.know-it-all.6864
    @mr.know-it-all.6864 Рік тому +12

    I woke up with this song running in my head this morning. Thanks for the gift, John.

  • @petermcgurk5760
    @petermcgurk5760 4 роки тому +17

    Our condolences to Fiona and the boys and the entire Prine family. Thanks for everything John Prine, we need you now more than ever! RIP Mr Prine God Bless you!

  • @tessjones5987
    @tessjones5987 4 роки тому +16

    The World Loves you John Prine. You shared Joy and song. RIP

  • @carolelefebvre4912
    @carolelefebvre4912 4 роки тому +8

    I am so thankful my older brother introduced me to his music. May he forever rest in peace! I cherish the memories of my 20's in the 80's, saw him live many times. Molson Amphitheater at Ontario Place with the revolving stage! Sat on the lawn, dancing and singing!

    • @scottrichard5792
      @scottrichard5792 2 роки тому

      I too discovered him in my 20s, momma was always rocking to him and I thought it is cool to rock too.. Lol! Is this your favorite song?

  • @rfish54
    @rfish54 14 років тому +1

    I was trying to recover myself from a relationship breakdown, and went to the downtown record shop, looking for some good music, and found there the shop was playing Prine in the background. Wow, it was the sensible words he sang, about happy and heartbreak that made realize this sadness goes the world around, and John's songs that makes sense to me out of the messy things of love, gone wrong, or stood right. Thank you John Prine.

  • @fridayharborhouseofjerky5746
    @fridayharborhouseofjerky5746 4 роки тому +14

    Thanks for all the tunes and times :) We are thinking of you John and rooting for you, it sucks to hear you're going through another fight for life.

  • @tinaparton9199
    @tinaparton9199 2 роки тому +13

    John prine is the best song writer and he has been a big part of my life

  • @spiralsearch4169
    @spiralsearch4169 4 роки тому +6

    Hug every album we got. John and Stevie both. Full moon has a corona halo on it tonight from the tears in our eyes.

  • @bruisedoranges
    @bruisedoranges 13 років тому

    John Prine has been the sound track to my whole life and I think all six of my children would bare witness! It was playing when my babies crawled on the floor, when my dad died, when the family got together, every ride we ever took, when my children got married, and I will haunt them if it's not played at my funeral!

  • @richardbosch5177
    @richardbosch5177 2 роки тому +10

    Haven't listened to this song since his passing, the tears still come to freely, R.I.P. John.

  • @michaelsweaza54
    @michaelsweaza54 4 роки тому +13

    John Prine is such a big part of what made me who I am. It's a shame he went like that. Hello in There. Wish we both coulda been Opie's stepbrother. Specially around Thanksgiving.😒

  • @barbaralilly9301
    @barbaralilly9301 4 роки тому +15

    John was an icon. I wonder if he realized how talented he really was. Could write any song.

  • @alicefrazier5024
    @alicefrazier5024 4 роки тому +8

    Rest in Heaven and sing to our souls from there, My heart aches! One of a kind!

  • @MICK9754
    @MICK9754 4 роки тому +13

    KEEP FIGTHING JOHN ,WISHING YOU LOTS OF LUCK

  • @jayneparish165
    @jayneparish165 4 роки тому +10

    I love you John. Your fans miss you already. Fly high.