British guitarist analyses John Prine with Iris DeMent live in 2001
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- Опубліковано 7 кві 2020
- Following the sad news of John's passing, we're taking a look at him back in 2001 with Iris DeMent.
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A man with a great big brain directly attached to a great big heart. I'm 71 and John's music has been with me through all my adult life. My heart is a little broken today.
Johns words are painted all over my soul.
The world lost a piece of her heart when John passed.
Such a beautiful spirit.
You have a way with words! They were spent well!
So lovely, your words, Belinda R!
@@elizabethlinsay9193
Thank you 💜
John Prine was the most American American there was at a time when it truly meant something to be an American. The Angels have him now. They are so lucky!
RIP John. One of the finest songwriters to tackle the human condition.
No doubt. No one could have put it better. A poet, he was!
Always number 1
One of my two favorite songwriter poets the other is Townes Van Zandt I guess you can't compare the two there style was different
Iwas a Sam Stone , That song helped me get straight , JOHN PRINE RIP MUCH LOVE
Glad you did, Dennis.
Congrats man !
Used to be,
the two holes under my busted nose,
THAT was where all the money goes, but not anymore, God bless John Prine 🙏✌♥️
@@brianwood7237 The song that got my attention. Time flies.
Blessings 🙏🙏🙏
John Prine once said at a concert that he always played the guitar wrong. But he observed that if you keep playing it wrong the same way it becomes a style. I saw him live dozens of times. Every performance was fresh and new. He was a very special man.
BB King said the same thing. And Joni Mitchell’s open tuning and innovative phrasing was due to her weak left hand, the result of polio.
Guitar brings out invention
Death comes to us all and never knocks, just comes in and takes us like a thief in the night, breaking hearts with each of his visits. Thanks John for the humor and love for life, inherit the glory prepared for us before we where even born, love is eternal and I wish you well on this next part of your journey!
And all things must pass...
@@StoryeTime Isn't It A Pity!
@@passionforlust Beware of darkness....
Your first sentence sounds like the beginning of a good song ...
John Prine helped me get through some of my hardest times......
He made me laugh and he made me cry......
His take on life was a beautiful blend of joy and sorrow that challenged me to accept life as it is and not take myself so goddam seriously. I love him for that!
By now, I'm sure John is more than "half-way to heaven with paradise waiting"......
Well said, sir.
I'm so sad today.
John Prine was my poet. I used his verse, to look so clever, not many were familiar, with his lyrics, so I could get away with it.
I first encountered his music in college in 1976 at club outside the campus, of University of South Alabama. That weekend I bought Sweet Revenge, on vinyl. I was hooked. No one I had ever heard wrote songs like this. He can make you think, he can make you laugh, and then cry. He made me just goof over his verses.
My mothers maiden name was Prine. I don't know that we were actually related, but we claim him as family.
John Prines music was more than just clever tunes. They were poetry of a very high order. He was the first song writer invited by the poet lauereate of the United States to read and play his poetry for the Library of Congress.
I have listened to Johns music today and laughed and wept. I see him shaking Gods hand, then smoking a cigarette nine miles long.
God Bless you John. Your family knows how phenomenally loved you are. Rest In Peace John Prine.
Their voices go together amazingly well. John Prine was a national treasure. I'm a huge fan of Iris DeMent as well.
My heart is shattered by this loss. He was such a kind, humble, generous man with a beautiful soul. "That's How Every Empire Falls", "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven", and "Angel From Montgomery" are three of my favorites (among many!) of John's songs. Rest well mo cara 💔
@@gerardwilliams4550 - except that John wrote it and released it in 1971. He didn't meet John until 1990 but RB Morris did write "That's How Every Empire Falls" Morris' discography (living in Nashville helps) www.allmusic.com/artist/rb-morris-mn0000386156
Fil, I'm loving your beautiful, compassionate heart. You are such a light even if you aren't aware of it. What you're doing on the planet just by being YOU is helping everyone and I honour and thank you.
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I'm well pleased that you understand John Prine and his performances.
I had hoped he'd be around another 10 years. Pity, that.
It’s always nice to hear your voice Fil during this trying times
Intelligence always sounds good.
Your such a nice man, the world is blessed to have you Fil
Ditto!
This one hurts
oh yes tim ...lots of good ones in the last 10 yrs...but it really hurts ...i still feel very sad days later
@@TheMichaelseymour There's a clip of John doing "Souvenirs", which he always dedicates to Steve Goodman. This time he also dedicated it to Guy Clark, Leonard Cohen and Merle Haggard, who all died in 2016. 2016 was a hell of a year.
John will never be forgotten 🙏🙏🙏
Iris is awesome.....discovered her years ago(mama's opry).She has this "lament" in her voice that tears your heart out!!
Yeah what he said!! Well put my man
A plaintive lament borne only out of pure and genuine honesty, delivered with sobering introspection.
Nanci Griffith has a DVD of her different rooms different voices... Iris is introduced to me in that DVD
My condolences and hats of the Jason Wilber and Dave Jakes for being a loyal band mates.
John's songwriting was so amazing. Filled with empathy, humor & insight on the human condition and backed-up by beautiful arrangements and wonderful playing. I saw him many times over the years going all the way back to the early 1970's. Always a great show that was spiced by his funny banter & stories between songs. He was a good man with a good heart and some major songwriting skills. A long, long time ago I got to spend sometime backstage with him & a bunch of other nuts at The Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin Texas & he had us all in absolute stitches. Broke my heart that he had to go this way...RIP John...
Lovely, Robert. Thank you for this.
You are a lucky man and thanks for sharing this story. I never saw Mr. Prine live but loved his stories between songs. Too bad that incident in Austin isn't on tape for us all to see and hear.
I feel a big cry coming on, but then I see your sweet smile and everything's feels a little better. John was and is such a gift and so are you. Thanks for doing this Fil.
We can't replace talent like John's. Another sad loss this year.
"Broken hearts and dirty windows, make life difficult to see..
That's why last night and this morning always look the same to me"
Johns spirit will carry on, but he will be so missed 💔
RIP John Prine🙏🏻 It changes all the time but today I like Speed of the Sound of Lonliness. Amazing artist...Huge loss😢
Today I liked 'Fish and Whistle'..."Father forgive us for what me must do. You forgive us and we'll forgive you.We'll forgive each other til we both turn blue. Then we'll whistle and go fishing in heaven." I hope he's whistling and fishing right now.
He became our friend through his music.....we all felt as though we knew him! Not ashamed that as a 66 year old man I shed some tears. Thanks for this excellent review!
I feel so fortunate to have seen John and Iris on this tour. I’ve loved John Prine from the time his first album came out, and I’ve loved Iris DeMent since I first heard her. There will never be another like John; he was truly one of the greats.
I haven't seen that many live musical performances in my life but I'm glad I got to see John Prine twice in L.A. back in the 1970's. Always one of my favorites John was a great story teller.
His first appearance was at an amateur open mic night and he sang two songs he had written...Angel From Montgomery and Hello in There. How about that for a guy in his early 20's? It just got better for five decades. A wonderful, kind man as well. RIP John. Thanks, Fil
At that open mike night at his regular pub, John got up on a dare from the bartender. He played "Sam Stone", "Hello In There" and "Paradise". As John used to say, they were the only three songs he had. When he finished, folks at the bar reacted with stunned silence (they knew him but had no idea of his talent). John figured he must have been awful.
I'm sorry J but he did 3 songs that night and Angel from Montgomery wasn't one of them. Sam Stone, Paridise and Hello in there
Rest in peace, John Prine. Gratitude for the songs that remain!
Thank you for this. He meant the world to us all.
John's empathy and wit were without equal. Imagine a 22/23 year old John writing songs like Angel from Montgomery, Sam Stone, and Hello In There. He could write from the perspective of so many different people, but still make it very personal. Absolutely stunning.
So sad. He died yesterday--we were celebrating my mother's 90th birthday, the big celebration of which we had to cancel. All I can say about the current situation the world finds us in is a quote from the Doors--strange days have found us.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your Mom!! 🌷🌷🌷🌷💟👌
I'm ALMOST convinced that we are in the middle of a Twilight Zone episode!!😳
When they finish filming, we can ALL go out and CELEBRATE!! 🥳💕💕🙃
Happy Birthday to your mom!🎂🍨
Thank you Fil, everyone already mentioned and expressed my feelings.
R.I.P. John, I know you'll be playing with Steve Goodman in heaven...
Such a great southern pickin tune!!!!! His lyrics make me laugh out loud!!!!! Your smile is infectious! Thank you for this-- just what I needed. Stay safe!!! We love ❤️ you. Rest easy Mr. Prine. Prayers for your family and loved ones.
If your old enough to remember the Dear Abbey column in the newspapers I recommend John's Dear Abbey song.
@@tenlittleindians And even if you're not old enough.
His death saddens us. However listening to his music is uplifting and healing. This the power all great artists.
Great footage of John Prine and Iris DeMent and the other musicians. great analysis Fil. "Rest In Peace John Prine"
You got to have a lot of balls and personal commitment to do your art the way you believe you want to do your art. This is John's interpretation of music it is unique to him. There is a simplicity and honesty to it that makes it so charming. He is whimsical and childlike,- almost like listening to your favorite cartoon. Emotionally my response is that it makes me feel good. Music that makes you feel good- that's good music. I like John Prine because he didn't sell out. He cashed in.
John didn't write the average genre of somebody else's idea of cool.
Mr. Prine had his own style.
Thank you John. Thank you twice.
eric heine Very well stated Eric. Could not agree more.
What's funny is that what really got me into John Prine's music was the song "Jesus, The Missing Years". It's supposed to be a funny song, but the first time I heard it, I cried real tears. I guess, in a very real sense, I used to reside down the block inside of 23 Skidoo.
He was born and raised in the post WWII era (boomers 1946-1964) - it was a good time to be alive and it produced nearly all artists of the '60's, '70's, & 80's (Gen X arrived in 1980s music).
A lot of people want to knock Baby-boomers but forget all the old Rock-n-roll they love listening to and are inspired by.
Fil, you always do a superb job. I drive 3500 miles a week. I listen to you for miles and miles. Now that the rest of the world has joined us truckers in self isolation, maybe more people will discover you & all you do.
@@fraa888grindr7 my uncle Peter Heine was director of sales for Billboard Magazine in the early 70s.
John Prine came through my uncle's office to buy advertising. He left his first album with my uncle. My uncle gave me the album that was marked promotional "not for sale." I put it on the turntable and I listening to it three times. The music was good. The content was good. I didn't expect it to sell. Fortunately for us John hung in there he lived long enough for him to mature as an artist and for the audience to appreciate and accept him. John was an underdog. He was definitely not top 40. He didn't fall into the regular programming format of the day. Radio stations were based on TSL- time spent listening. That's how radio stations achieved their ratings in 15 second intervals. Fortunately at the time people were switching from AM to FM radio. John Prine grows on you. Yes there is a lot of CG CG CG- well that's country music.
If you're looking at me you're playing in G. A special thank you to Fil for honoring John. For preserving and maintaining the respect that the artform deserves. Thank you twice.
@@ericheine2414 With all due respect, John was more folk than country.
The only thing to say is Go With God and Rest in Peace John Prine, we love you cause you made us love you with all those great songs.
John was a songwriters songwriter. He wrote from the heart. Songs so real and soulful that every one could relate too. The voice. The music. Lyrically brilliant. Phenomenal storyteller. Sharp as a razor. Taken tragically but never forgotten. John Prime has left one hell of a mark. He was REAL. Something very rare these days. Thank you Fil. Excellent analysis 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦
Angel From Montgomery. One of my favorite songs from many years of listening to music. Thanks Fil for the props to an amazing talent. RIP Mr. Prime ❤️
I heard John first in 72. I never stopped listening. Pure genius, and a fine human being as well.
This song always makes me smile - the wife and I can relate. This version with Iris is one of the best. So sad about the loss of John - truly one of the greats of my generation.
Not only a remarkable artist but a kindred spirit and a good man with a big heart. We love you John.
Fil, you should do an Iris Dement song. She's an incredible singer/songwriter from Arkansas. ("Sweet is the Melody", "Our Town" or "Easy's Gettin' Harder Every Day"). ...... RIP John.
MickTheQuickk , I agree 100%!
I agree as well. Iris and John are both national treasures!
I LOVE IRIS DEMENT. This is not a favorite song of mine, but this is clearly a video of two originals who compliment one another, loved each other a great deal, and loved performing with each other. Please do some songs with just Iris!
Yes! Please give Iris one of your wonderful and educational analysis , also!
Fil, thank you so much for this video. I was hoping you would do something to remember John, one of my all time favorite singer/guitarist/songwriters. RIP John.
I really appreciate your doing this. I'm in my 50s and have been listening to Mr. Prine since I was 7. He's my favorite songwriter, and it feels like I lost a member of my family. In addition to all of his own wonderful qualities, he consistently kept his buddy Steve Goodman's music alive. I know I should just be grateful that we were blessed to have their music at all, but right now it's just sad.
i always love your appreciation of things you may have never heard before sir. thank you for appreciating the music.
I was so hoping that he would pull thru. Thank you Fil
Glad to see this one. I just watched it this morning! His music is part of the soundtrack to my high school years. RIP dear John ❤😔
Thank you for this tribute. First saw John in 1972 at a $1.00 outdoor concert and it's still one of my most memorable experiences. Condolences to the Prine family.
Thank you for this, Fil. John Prine is and will always be my Elvis.
Made me cry: this was a great duet for my late DH and me. Thanks for analyzing my fav JP song. He will be missed. I love Iris as well- she should have her own analysis
Thanks for this one, and for all you do. You may not know how much enjoyment you provide others. You are PRICELESS.
You not only inspire but spread goodness all over the world. Thank you.
Hey Fil just again for this moment in Johns life and I wish to express courage to you and all in GB during these trying days, stay strong and keep smiling and thanks for bringing all the wonderful music our way, giving smiles to some sad faces and letting us forget for a bit the troubles of these days-Cheers!
Thank you Fil, for. your fitting words and acknowledgement of John Prine's art.
Thank you Fil. Another sad day in music. Nice of you to feature John again. An American folk hero.
Thanks for another respectful and knowledgeable analysis. Respect.
Now that I'm 70, I'm starting to appreciate "Hello In There." Especially now that I've got all this past experience of great music, and I can really appreciate YOUR efforts to research all this great stuff and pass it on. Thanks, Fil.
Thanks Fil. When I heard the news I listened to “Lake Marie” and I got all choked up. What an amazing talent and one of the greatest lyricists of all time.
What a loss. John was just an amazingly great storyteller. It was said John sang more about Lonliness than anyone else before or after him. He will be missed. He left behind some great songs.
Thank you for celebrating John prine! Great great great! That song perfect description of my wife and I. Thank you to Kenny sod also!
Jeffrow the bodine brotherrrrr. Love John prine he will be sorely missed. Prayers to all fans and his family! He was one of a kind
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Peace and Prayers for his family. John was one of a kind. I feel fortunate to see him perform a couple of years ago. The man knew how to touch your soul with his words.
ANOTHER NIGHT OF DOING AGOOD JOB. THANKYOU FOR BEING YOURSELF. YOU ARE SO COOL. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE. BE SAFE. PEACE AND LOVE . LOVE FROM KANSAS USA
Thanks John for the sharing of music, the songs. Fil thanks for caring.
My buddy John.... R.I.P. ...
God bless you guys.
Thanks professor...
I loved to just freestyle to this song..
Jeffrow da Bodean's favorite all time song... Love you brother...
I was fortunate to see John Prine in concert every couple of years since the early '70s. Always a good show. As another commenter said, this one hurts, still a year after Prine's death.
Thank you for your kind tribute ,especially coming from a young musician, I think he would have appreciated the things you said about him.
Used to see John once in awhile around town in Nashville. He’s just like his music. Thanks for doing this, I’m able cry over John now.
This was the best, most honorable, tribute to John Prine... no ads and such sincere respect
Love this song, John Prine was one of a kind. He will be greatly missed. RIP John.
Thanks for reviewing John again, Fil. John was a musical and songwriting treasure who will be sorely missed by many. God bless and stay safe...
Thanks Fil. So sorry to hear that this great American icon is gone.
I'll always think of the Old Town School of music during my Chicago days whenever I hear John.
I first heard him at 15, and I don't want to say how long ago that was. But I really loved his music. He painted pictures with his words. Rest in peace.
Glad your showing all of us artist we never heard of. Keep up the great work an smash the like button, Rock!
wrote it for a movie he actually starred in with Billy Bob Thornton Billy Bob needed a song for the finish and John gave it to him.
I don't know how Iris kept a straight face back in 2001 during this
Excellent point.
Rest in peace 🙏 John 🙏 Prine. Saw him in concert.
I watched this in September 2022, and your words about COVID are so moving. You really captured how numb and sad and confused we all were. And still are. But so much has happened in the past 2 years, and today Florida begins clean up from a horrible storm, and for most of us life has gone on. We're definitely cursed to live in interesting times. It's people like you who make it all a little more beautiful and a little easier. Thank you.
Thanks, Fil. Let's hope you don't have to do many more memorial videos in the near future.
Thank you for doing a second analyst at this time of our loo. I went to The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. My friend's father owned several historical bars, she got front row tickets to any show. One day she came in and said "who is John Prime?" I was just recovery from the fact she saw The Boss and was clueless about him. The next day I brought a John Prime CD, oh she said, hmm he is kinda political. She went to the concert and said she loved him. She was about 21.
Thanks Fil, for providing an outlet to take our minds off all the sadness and frustration during these uncertain times. wishing You and everyone in your life the best of health! stay well inform and stay safe out there Fil.
"Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle ...
looks just like a diamond ring." John has so many great lines like that.
Boy, I wish I was thinking of the sweet profound ones...I woke up and all day long have had, "Then I got fired for being scared of bees and they only give me fifty cents and hour" playing in my head. I guess a smile is as good as a tear today.
My favorite John Prine song.
John amazed me with each song, how in the world do you get so many masterful melodies and songs out of three basic chords, it blows my mind. Rest in peace troubadour.
Thanks for explaining John's technique. So many of his songs feel to me like a carousel (sometimes a somber, slow carousel) and now I better understand why. "Bruised Orange" and "Storm Windows" for me tonight.
Oh no. This song & Angel From Montgomery were my favorites. I used to sing the latter when I was in a band. My voice is rubbish now, but I'll sing it before bed tonight. In honor of John.
My heart is sad. Thank you Fil for letting us all see this video and your beautiful words of John.
Your the first person I've heard talk about John Prine's guitar skills and emotional playing, respect. I once said to my wife, if John couldn't sing after his cancer treatment, I'd pay to listen to his guitar playing.
Lot of love from Ireland, his second home.
Thank you for enabling me to appreciate the artistry, songwriting, and humor of this American National Treasure even more than I did prior to your video. As a non-musician, your plain-spoken analysis really does amplify the appreciation and enjoyment I get from listening to these artists. Thank you John Prine and thank you also, Fil!
Isn't it amazing how just 3 cords, and very simple (seemingly) playing, still make beautiful music. Thank you for this.
One of the saddest days of my life, RIP ,John.
Colin, Bristol UK.
Just played the John Prine album (1971). For a young man, the scope of his awareness and empathy are extraordinary. And his ability to articulate that with compassion and humor is astonishing. I can see why his many musician friends talk about his humor and humility with great affection.
Lol . This made me smile and made me realize why I loved him. He’s just himself! I will miss him ! Thank you, Fil. I watched a video of him when he was young playing with another singer.. it was amazing....
One of the most astute and inspiring analysis of John Prine that I’ve ever heard. I was brought to tears as I listened to John and Iris. Rip buddy. I am seriously hoping that the world is a kinder and gentler place and that everyone stays safe. Peace.
Thank you Fil for this video. RIP John Prine. It's a beautiful song made more bittersweet because of his passing.
Fil, you're fantastic. So special to give John (and Iris!) time, he was and always will be magical. We lost so many Americana members this last year, Jerry Jeff, John, Tony Joe White, Billy Joe Shaver. Love your appreciation of all music, no borders, and YOUR musical skills! Best wishes.
Thanks!
His final recording, "The Tree of Forgiveness" is one of the best collection of original songs I've ever heard. "When I get to Heaven" takes on special significance.
My wife and I played this very recording at our Wedding!
Good for you paying homage to one of the singer songwriters who, even if not rolling off the tongue like many lesser talented people, will be remembered when they are forgotten for his understanding of the common woman and man, and what it means to be human and humane. Nice work Mr. Phil
Hey there Fil! Thanks for doing a show about John Prine right now. It's been a rough couple of weeks & hearing you both has made a rough time a bit better. I am grateful for John for so may things: his songwriting, his kindness & generosity...but most of all, for him introducing me to my husband, the light of my life, 32 years ago. See you on the other side my friend, We miss you more than you than you 'll ever know in this Big Old Goofy World.
Thanks again, Fil for your thoughtful analysis and ministering to those of us feeling like loss the of Elvis or Buddy Holly hit older generations.
Thanks for mentioning his engaging spoken intro. At concerts you felt like an old pal with his offhand quips and anecdotes. It felt like Stealing John's lone "zIt',s like sitting in the kitchen, when the music's really bitchin'". Your separating the running bass and counter melody and demo-ing for us on your guitar is mind opening. Thank YOU, Fil. You could be sending me therapy bills for the past week. Always uplifting! Heart
Love this song, and I was so hoping John could pull through.
Oh Fil, you give me hope for some of the younger generation. It's good to go back to the roots of rock 'n roll. It's something that I was lucky to impart to my son while he was young enough to have to listen to what I played. He knows the classics and likes them! He was about 14 when he heard Sam Stone and enjoyed it.