"get used to being alone, change the words in the song!' We live in this realm. Only a hardy soul can remain happy in such a way. ---------------Me & my hound-dog Willa! I just love her so much! ;p
I feel positively BLESSED to have seen Mr Prine live twice in the years before the pandemic. I only learned of him around 2002. A true national treasure - the singing mailman. I would like to see a respectful bio pic done one day.
I was heartbroken before he ever sang a word. I was one of those with a “hole in his arm where all the money goes”. I carried Prine around in a stolen walkman player with a beat up cassette over-due from a library loaned in another state. He spoke pictures of life folks lived like he knew us personally. Like he lived it himself and had the words that connected with the feelings. But i won’t miss him, too much, I’ve got the legacy he’s left us. I wish i could tell him “thanks”.
Yeah his songs were ahead of their time.sad his drinking got in front of his song writing and playing a lot.ive had it happen too so,i understand.im happy to have his music to study
I don't know about you guys, but these days I choke up every time I listen to John. Thank goodness we still have his music. Bless him, wherever he is now.
I get choked up every time, too. Most days, I just sit and drink my coffee, listen to John, like I’ve been doing for 60 years, and let his music wash over my brain.
When I think about simpler times, and start to miss my dear brother who passed over a decade ago, I find myself listening to John Prine. His music is tattooed on my soul and in my heart. I discovered him in 1973 while washing my brother's car and I popped in one of his cassette tapes. I am an old woman these days... and yes, I sure do choke up.
My father would play John Prine albums back in the early 70’s which doesn’t sound unusual, but you see I’m from Scotland and as far I was concerned my dad was the coolest cat on the planet, as I thought we were the only people listening to this genius in Scotland back then, I was wrong of course, rest easy John, god speed.
I still think just by this description that for the time and place your dad may have been in the running for the coolest man on the planet. Scottish people get bumped up a bunch just because they're Scottish and have the very best slang and and they have the best back and forth shit talking I've ever witnessed. I don't think a Scottish ego can grow too far out of proportion because the rest of the country will certainly k rock them down a peg or two. Cheers.
RIP John Prine (October 10, 1946 - April 7, 2020), aged 73 And RIP Blaze Foley (December 18, 1949 - February 1, 1989), aged 39 You both will be remembered as legends.
This and other cuts from "Fair and Square"..., I was in Nashville when Johnny Cash passed away, and "Johnny Prine" filled his shoes softly and sweetly . Now I play both of these Icons songs and remember those gifts of love from the ...other Bob Dylan's; "Cash, Prine, Kristopherson, LeBlanc and others like Guthry, and Charly Daniels / aka Sam Stone ( ...he loved veterans like John Prine).... ME TOO
The music of John Prine is like ice cream. It’s good if you’re happy, sad, sick, healthy, hot or cold. Like an old dog, that’s loyal. By your side all the time.
John Prine has been a part of my life as much as food water and oxygen. I can only stay away for so long and then I need my John Prine fix. He was unlike any artist that has ever lived,
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A true legend. Still a legend. The old Norse have a saying. "Cattle die, kinsmen die, even the self must die. But I know one thing that never dies. The reputation of each dead man"
What an honor it would have been to have known John Prine and been his friend . I’m 83 years old and become a fan of JP only within the last few years ( what in heck took me so damned long ? ) . Every song he sings touches me in a way that no other singer does , because in every song you can feel John’s presence and soul . And makes me feel like my best friend is singing . . . . to me . . . and other friends of his . RIP JP , you’re loved.
I am 71 and had quintuple heart bypass surgery. Yes every song he sings is so meaningful to me. JP was wonderful and his music lives on and lives within me. Thank you. Roy in Knoxville Tennessee
I love JP also, I’m just a kid at 50 this month lol, but I’ve been listening to him for years. If you haven’t heard Blaze sing this song and “if I could only fly” you should check em out. Can’t imagine what it was like back then for these guys when you hear the stories about them just rambling around with the clothes they had on and a guitar on their back. I don’t think I’ve ever been that free and it seems like those days are gone for good!
My uncle Perry introduced me to John Prine, he passed away 6 months ago to cancer. He was something special of a person. This song reminds me off him. RIP my Perry.
*Here are a few John Prine Quotes to keep you going:* - j q t - _"If I can make myself laugh about something that I should be crying about, that’s pretty good."_ -- John Prine _"Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down . . . and won."_ 🍮 -- John Prine _"If dreams were thunder and lightning was desire this old house would have burned down a long time ago."_ -- John Prine
I hope your dreams become true, friend. Sounds like you deserve to get older and sip on whatever you wish and listen to some good music. Take care of yourself once in awhile brother.
This song tells the story of my brother I lost in a motorcycle accident over 25 years ago. He was a lost and wandering soul, trying to find a new beginning. I wish he were here so I could share this song with him.
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yep, scabby. real music makes ya feel something. modern shit just pisses you off. an harmonica played properly is one hell of a weapon, or one hellava drug.
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This song is not about voice or musical talent. It's about the pain of losing somebody you love. Vince lost his brother. The pain was excruciating. I lost my nice to murder. The pain is unbelievable. This song will help heal the grief we have to live to live through every day.
----- " He sang about you and me the realities of daily life with 4 chords yet achieved more respect than the glitter fireworks flashing larger than life's jumbo screen tv's! " --------
You guys are so great to acknowledge Prine. He was so good. I saw him in concert in FL. Kristofferson opened for him. Poor Kris forgot some words, but the experience touched my heart. They were both so phenomenal!
“so, I hope we had a good time” this song has marked two or three major changes in my life. i’m listening to it again, and wondering how things might change for me soon.
Rest In Peace John. You have been my hero since I was a teen of 16. Today at 60 I am heartbroken over losing you. Your music has gotten me through the biggest struggles in my life and you were playing in some of my most beautiful memories. So long until we meet again old friend...
@Randy Bingham have you in my thoughts and prayers brother in your battle. John fought and beat cancer twice and it truly breaks my heart to see this damn Coronavirus take him from us. I've seen him perform 27 times and each time was a pleasure to be in his presence.
Randy Bingham Sorry to hear about your health problem. Wish you the best and God bless. Not sure if we're related, 67 from Illinois, but really aren't we all. I remember John in the 1970's and now he's taken that final unknown trip that we all must take. So help somebody, do some good. The world needs it and it's good for the soul. Everyone take care.
Beautifully said! Cheers to you my fellow Prine super fan. I fell in love with him without meeting him. I know of not one musician for which I can say the same. I admire Bill Murray for his understandable deep devotion to Mr. John Prine. Rest in peace - the most amazing man next to my Father and husband (sorta). John Prine is an icon I love unconditionally. My husband is a John i love. If he could do some of what Prine can do, my worship just might reach my level of obsession with Prine. Good thing is he adores him as much as me.
Kenneth thanks for sharing your story. I saw him only a few times in show and am a few years behind you in age. He and Tom Petty will forever be my favorite voices in music.
Here I am at this video again. My brother sent it to me 2x’s when he knew his health was failing. He was trying “to get on with it all” but he knew this time he couldn’t; it just wasn’t in him. He is gone now, so I just come listen and remember and now “I try to get on with it all” myself.
I have never heard of this genius singer until I heard him and Iris singing In spite of myself.I can say to you all it was by accident I put the video on.NOW I cannot get enough of him.He seemed such a kind and down to earth man.One Aussie fan forever.
I was one of the lucky ones to see John in 1970, I was home on leave and I think it was at the Earl. Inspirational just before heading overseas. Thanks John, smoke that 9/mile cigarette.
Sang with him in the audience at the Armadillo World Headquarters. Dear Abbey..... I got misty eyed at his passing cause his songs always pulled me through tough times. We were on the earth at the same time. Bless you John Prine and your family at this time .
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John Prine is an American classic. The only artist this far that was invited to read their poetry AND perform their song at The Library of Congress in Washington DC . John left us an incredible catalogue of work to enjoy forever. John Prine was an incredible live performer and a magical storyteller who wrote unique song’s. RIP John Prine 🙏❤️🎶 Bravo and congratulations, John.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. If there's a heaven at least they are there together. Could be chatting about you and your love for him as a musician right now. I was heartbroken to read this. Please know your family is in my prayers.
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Ive been listening to JOHN PRINE 40 PLUS YRS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN NEVER Listen to him for years BUT i had major surgery in 20-11 and eleven surgeries SINCE I just got outta hospital after 3WKs. On T.P.N doin good for the first couple days then last night I. Got A FEVER 38.9 my wife kept takin my Temperature most the night and i fell asleep TK GOD I AWOKE my temp.was good all day now its creepin up again i prayed i would get a. Break this time around not looking so good again keeps up.i gotta go back in hospital. THEN only THING left is life and death SUGERY not what I wanted(!!!!. please pray for me it will be certainly APPRECIATED JOHN PRINES MUSIC HELPS ME fight this Terrible BATTLE!!!!
Once I listen to John Prine I can't stop. Every song moves you and goes so deep. He wrote stories of life in his songs we can all relate to and they're so wholesome and down to earth! He draws you in, he has your full attention and you love him right away!
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R.I.P. John a freind of mine turned me on to your music in 1977 when he was stationed at Ft. Polk,La.And you were one of my HEROES ever since,Just listening to your songs always helped me navigate this crazy road of life and there will never be another like you!!
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John left us today. I wish you could have stayed longer. There's no one who can take your place. RIP John. Now go & enjoy a vodka & gingerale & a cigarette 9 miles long.
@@240LTS or if you don't know how to listen but simply listen his music and the lyrics will do the work for you. Never met a person who didn't love Mr. Prine but there are far too many people just not discovering him. It's crazy.
Christ I miss this man and his perspective, thankfully he left us the most exquisite collection of humanity in Music I think we may ever see. Growing up in the UK, we just weren't exposed to John's music enough. I found him in my 40's and he changed my entire perspective on music as a way of expressing philosophical genius. His take on simply being a human being is unrivalled.
My sense of humor has saved me more than a couple of times in my life," Prine says. "If I can make myself laugh about something that I should be crying about, that's pretty good." RIP JP
I looked this up on here as a John Prine song because I would have argued at a bar that it was. Can't believe it isn't! But it is extra funny that he says here, "I feel like I should have just stayed up late one night and wrote this song myself."
"I could build me a castle with memories, just to have somewhere to go"--- No wonder John Prine, who came up with so many perfect lines, wished he'd written that one, too.
After the day draws to night and I’m ready to turn off the light , I thank my Lord for this time and listen to at least one song by my ol’friend John Prine! See you soon..... pals 4ever!
To the 120 people that gave this a thumbs down.. How pathetic your outlook on music must be.. I am sorry for your inability to appreciate the amazing things in this life.. Such as John Prine...
The world is an emptier place, John, now that you are gone. I hope that you fully realized what a national treasure you have been to this fan since 1971 and countless millions of us over the decades, entertained and comforted by your lyrics and music. "He was in heaven before he died"
John prime caused me to play and sing and try to write. He sure had a way with words. I never got to see him or meet him . I learned a little of his songs, and when I play them for people they tell me it made them happier than they were. With mr prine, a little was a whole lot. Love you john.
I grew up just outside Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK. My elder Brother played me Sam Stone back in the 70´s when I was about 10 or eleven. God only knows where he got it from. The song stuck in my mind and many years later when the internet arrived, I searched for and learned it. Im a working Musician and sing it now and again. RIP John Prine. A Bard of the first Order. Your memory lives on in your songs that people sing.
From a fellow Geordie - this song kills me every time. Blaze Foley had a tough life but to write just one song like this? What a talent. I love John Prine's version and it's good to know you're still singing this song :)
The world lost a true genius when John departed this planet, I'm not a religious person but hope he's out in the universe somewhere spreading his brand of love and peace. Blessed to have seen him live.
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What a beautiful rendition of such a beautiful song. If Blaze had been alive to see this I'm sure he would have cried, it really does embody a man who was far to little known.
I first heard of him in the early 70’s. My sister named her horse Illegal Smile. Through the years I catch a concert of his here and there. Last time I saw him was at Constitution Hall in the district. Just heard he died. I’m sure paradise is waiting for him
Guitar, I've seen JP at Wolftrap many times, the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. 1999 after he kicked cancer's ass the first time and at Red Rocks June 2009 where Levon Helm opening up the show. My sense of humor has saved me more than a couple of times in my life," Prine says. "If I can make myself laugh about something that I should be crying about, that's pretty good." RIP JP
@James Wright Remember at the end of "Field of Dreams," Ray (played by Kevin Costner) is asked by his father, "Is this heaven?" And Ray answers, "It's Iowa." "Iowa," his dad answers, "I could have sworn this is heaven." Then Ray asks, "Is there a heaven?" His father then says, "Oh yeah...It's the place where dreams come true." Those sentiments express it all for me. We may not have complete certainty about what happens after death, but we do know there are moments in our lives, with our family or friends, even with a stranger, where our connections have the kind of peace or joy we envision heaven to be or like. I think we need to treasure those moments and truly appreciate life's precious moments. It's often hard to fully recognize and acknowledge those glorious experiences, as they occur, but they are there, for each of us. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all see that in each other...see that we're all the same...perhaps even make this world more like heaven? It seems like that's what John Prine sang about; our common humanity...
If that doesn’t touch your soul you don’t have one
I don't have one, yet it touches mine. Love me some John prine! Rest easy john!
"get used to being alone, change the words in the song!'
We live in this realm. Only a hardy soul can remain happy in such a way. ---------------Me & my hound-dog Willa! I just love her so much! ;p
God, tears in my eyes.
Amem
Awesome brother memories thank you
It's the most John Prine sounding song that John didn't write that there ever could be.
Yes, I felt similarly about ‘That’s how every empire falls’.
I just said the same thing, out loud, nearly verbatim, to my wife...indeed.
It's beautiful. John just picked it up and knew what to deliver. Beautiful.
I feel positively BLESSED to have seen Mr Prine live twice in the years before the pandemic. I only learned of him around 2002. A true national treasure - the singing mailman. I would like to see a respectful bio pic done one day.
He says in the video "it blew me outta my chair..... I shoulda stayed up one of those nights and wrote it myself"
I was heartbroken before he ever sang a word. I was one of those with a “hole in his arm where all the money goes”. I carried Prine around in a stolen walkman player with a beat up cassette over-due from a library loaned in another state. He spoke pictures of life folks lived like he knew us personally. Like he lived it himself and had the words that connected with the feelings. But i won’t miss him, too much, I’ve got the legacy he’s left us. I wish i could tell him “thanks”.
JOHN REAL DEAL PRINE
I bet he knows now Nicky
Ditto:
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SAM STONE WAS ABOUT A JUNKIE DAD.
well said
Blaze foley died before his time. He died defending his friend a old black man. Dude was a legend.
Amen
Yeah his songs were ahead of their time.sad his drinking got in front of his song writing and playing a lot.ive had it happen too so,i understand.im happy to have his music to study
I knew him casually.
He was a joy and a total f*cking trip.
@@bassmangotdbluz, tell me more. Amazing man, you can sure tell by listening to him, eapecially live.
I don't know about you guys, but these days I choke up every time I listen to John. Thank goodness we still have his music. Bless him, wherever he is now.
I get choked up every time, too. Most days, I just sit and drink my coffee, listen to John, like I’ve been doing for 60 years, and let his music wash over my brain.
Yup ❤❤
Yes sir
Amazing how fast I feel the tears come when he starts singing!
When I think about simpler times, and start to miss my dear brother who passed over a decade ago, I find myself listening to John Prine. His music is tattooed on my soul and in my heart. I discovered him in 1973 while washing my brother's car and I popped in one of his cassette tapes. I am an old woman these days... and yes, I sure do choke up.
He’s up there having a cocktail vodka and ginger ale and smoking that 9 mile long cigarette and taking that pretty girl on the tilter whirl. RIP John
Proved his daddy wrong too, I'd wager
That's Tilt-A-Whirl, which was a carnival ride.
tilt-a-whirl : -)
My father would play John Prine albums back in the early 70’s which doesn’t sound unusual, but you see I’m from Scotland and as far I was concerned my dad was the coolest cat on the planet, as I thought we were the only people listening to this genius in Scotland back then, I was wrong of course, rest easy John, god speed.
I still think just by this description that for the time and place your dad may have been in the running for the coolest man on the planet. Scottish people get bumped up a bunch just because they're Scottish and have the very best slang and and they have the best back and forth shit talking I've ever witnessed. I don't think a Scottish ego can grow too far out of proportion because the rest of the country will certainly k rock them down a peg or two. Cheers.
Your father had excellent musical tastes, for sure... 👍
You were pretty darn close!
LEGEND❤️
You're dad was the coolest cat in town, sir
RIP John Prine (October 10, 1946 - April 7, 2020), aged 73
And
RIP Blaze Foley (December 18, 1949 - February 1, 1989), aged 39
You both will be remembered as legends.
This and other cuts from "Fair and Square"..., I was in Nashville when Johnny Cash passed away, and "Johnny Prine" filled his shoes softly and sweetly . Now I play both of these Icons songs and remember those gifts of love from the ...other Bob Dylan's; "Cash, Prine, Kristopherson, LeBlanc and others like Guthry, and Charly Daniels / aka Sam Stone ( ...he loved veterans like John Prine).... ME TOO
The music of John Prine is like ice cream. It’s good if you’re happy, sad, sick, healthy, hot or cold. Like an old dog, that’s loyal. By your side all the time.
Well said, my friend.
Well fucking put
YES. It's always a good time for John Prine. He always makes me feel better.
Don't forget when you're on a bender
I stole this for my Facebook feed. Great statement
That man absolutely slayed the harmonica for this performance. Must have been a true privilege.
Rest easy, Mr. Prine.
That is Jaxon Wilbur.
@@frankstrick3943 god bless! Thank you! :)
Well, it's Jason, from Bloomington.
Jason. WILBUR !!! WHAT AN AWESOME MUSICIAN !! John knew how to pick em !!!
Sir Jason Wilbur. Totally earned a place in John Pries Heaven, God Bless Him
John Prine has been a part of my life as much as food water and oxygen. I can only stay away for so long and then I need my John Prine fix. He was unlike any artist that has ever lived,
We got 50 years of John Prine...It wasn't near enough
True1
Hes still here tho. But I hear ya
The world is poorer. I’m still gutted.
@@kamaliancirranoush1916 True.
Amen.
Listening to a deceased man, playing a song by a man who was deceased. Powerful.
Gives me chills
My brother went to heaven with John prine singing
How beautiful.❤
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That's how I want to pass
It doesn't get any better than John Prine doing a Blaze Foley tune. Rest well our American Troubadour ✌️❤️🎶
FOR A MAN? sounds sad and totally self absorbed. This is why you forget the women you came from. I feel sad for you bunch of losers
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Amen...
RIP John Prine - you really were an American legend.
No. He always IS an American legend
Hes a human legend, he sang the truth. Rest in Peace
i'm here if you need comfort.
Ah Baby
A true legend. Still a legend. The old Norse have a saying. "Cattle die, kinsmen die, even the self must die. But I know one thing that never dies. The reputation of each dead man"
What an honor it would have been to have known John Prine and been his friend . I’m 83 years old and become a fan of JP only within the last few years ( what in heck took me so damned long ? ) . Every song he sings touches me in a way that no other singer does , because in every song you can feel John’s presence and soul . And makes me feel like my best friend is singing . . . . to me . . . and other friends of his . RIP JP , you’re loved.
I’m 75 and in the same boat… he makes Dylan a youngun’ .
He was Nice to everyone
I am 71 and had quintuple heart bypass surgery. Yes every song he sings is so meaningful to me. JP was wonderful and his music lives on and lives within me. Thank you.
Roy in Knoxville Tennessee
I love JP also, I’m just a kid at 50 this month lol, but I’ve been listening to him for years. If you haven’t heard Blaze sing this song and “if I could only fly” you should check em out. Can’t imagine what it was like back then for these guys when you hear the stories about them just rambling around with the clothes they had on and a guitar on their back. I don’t think I’ve ever been that free and it seems like those days are gone for good!
You're in good company 👍
I'm nobody but I bet Blaze would be honored to have John sing his song like this.
Proof positive that truly great music doesn't have to be complicated by technology.
So very well said.
I cried tonight. Our friend John Prine has passed. We say every time he came to town. Great soul wonderful heart.
😭😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Love him ❤️
RIP
🙏🎼🙏
Amen...
My uncle Perry introduced me to John Prine, he passed away 6 months ago to cancer. He was something special of a person. This song reminds me off him. RIP my Perry.
*Here are a few John Prine Quotes to keep you going:* - j q t -
_"If I can make myself laugh about something that I should be crying about, that’s pretty good."_ -- John Prine
_"Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down . . . and won."_ 🍮 -- John Prine
_"If dreams were thunder and lightning was desire this old house would have burned down a long time ago."_ -- John Prine
Two men who’s lyrics can make any grown man cry...John and Blaze.
@marlene riggs who's Jackson c Frank?
Guy Clark moves me
I've enjoyed John for years, Blaze is new to me but DAMN guys, this is one HELL of a beautiful song!!
Don
yes todd...like a baby. what a joy such songs give. thank you mr prine...for all the wonderful song you ¨made up¨! Lord have mercy
Townes Van Zandt too
The older I get, the more I want to sit around and sip Jameson and listen to John....
Me too. Cheers!
@@onerebeltwo9124 🙂
I hope your dreams become true, friend. Sounds like you deserve to get older and sip on whatever you wish and listen to some good music. Take care of yourself once in awhile brother.
Me also
Same.
This song tells the story of my brother I lost in a motorcycle accident over 25 years ago. He was a lost and wandering soul, trying to find a new beginning. I wish he were here so I could share this song with him.
This man has to be one of the most authentic humans that ever lived. God blessed us with this genius
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I love him so much.
The harmonica in this is heart wrenching.
yep, scabby. real music makes ya feel something. modern shit just pisses you off. an harmonica played properly is one hell of a weapon, or one hellava drug.
What kinda harp is that?
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This song is not about voice or musical talent. It's about the pain of losing somebody you love. Vince lost his brother. The pain was excruciating. I lost my nice to murder. The pain is unbelievable. This song will help heal the grief we have to live to live through every day.
I lost the love of my life between Christmas and New Year.
There's a long trip ahead.
----- " He sang about you and me the realities of daily life with 4 chords yet achieved more respect than the glitter fireworks flashing larger than life's jumbo screen tv's! " --------
You guys are so great to acknowledge Prine. He was so good. I saw him in concert in FL. Kristofferson opened for him. Poor Kris forgot some words, but the experience touched my heart. They were both so phenomenal!
“so, I hope we had a good time”
this song has marked two or three major changes in my life. i’m listening to it again, and wondering how things might change for me soon.
RIP John and Blaze. American treasures that are uniquely their own.
Ben Dyrland “ build me a castle of memories just to have someplace to go” Real Shame blaze never got the recognition he deserves
AND OF COURSE STEVE-GOODMAN !!
Rest In Peace John. You have been my hero since I was a teen of 16. Today at 60 I am heartbroken over losing you. Your music has gotten me through the biggest struggles in my life and you were playing in some of my most beautiful memories. So long until we meet again old friend...
@Randy Bingham have you in my thoughts and prayers brother in your battle. John fought and beat cancer twice and it truly breaks my heart to see this damn Coronavirus take him from us. I've seen him perform 27 times and each time was a pleasure to be in his presence.
Randy Bingham Sorry to hear about your health problem. Wish you the best and God bless. Not sure if we're related, 67 from Illinois, but really aren't we all. I remember John in the 1970's and now he's taken that final unknown trip that we all must take. So help somebody, do some good. The world needs it and it's good for the soul. Everyone take care.
Beautifully said! Cheers to you my fellow Prine super fan. I fell in love with him without meeting him. I know of not one musician for which I can say the same. I admire Bill Murray for his understandable deep devotion to Mr. John Prine. Rest in peace - the most amazing man next to my Father and husband (sorta). John Prine is an icon I love unconditionally. My husband is a John i love. If he could do some of what Prine can do, my worship just might reach my level of obsession with Prine. Good thing is he adores him as much as me.
Kenneth thanks for sharing your story. I saw him only a few times in show and am a few years behind you in age. He and Tom Petty will forever be my favorite voices in music.
52 here. i totally concur with your thoughts and memories. cheers
Here I am at this video again. My brother sent it to me 2x’s when he knew his health was failing. He was trying “to get on with it all” but he knew this time he couldn’t; it just wasn’t in him. He is gone now, so I just come listen and remember and now “I try to get on with it all” myself.
I have never heard of this genius singer until I heard him and Iris singing In spite of myself.I can say to you all it was by accident I put the video on.NOW I cannot get enough of him.He seemed such a kind and down to earth man.One Aussie fan forever.
She caught her old man sniffing her undies 😮
And the harmonica is just angelic.
That's his son playing harmonica
Can't you imagine the music John Prine, Blaze Foley, Townes Van Zandt, Merle, and Waylon are making in heaven.
Right on
Guy Clark
Justin townes earle too
Steve Goodman! ❤
Soon enuf ill get to hear em all play...ill be sitn in the front row brother
I drank whiskey with John and Steve Goodman 74 until 4:00 in the morning around our camp fire. Two amazing song writer's. I was blessed...😊
I know John and Steve and they told me about that night in 74. Sounds like they were the lucky ones fella . Lol.
Still blessed 🙌. Be well friend
Nothing in the world better than John Prine singing a Blaze Foley song
I was one of the lucky ones to see John in 1970, I was home on leave and I think it was at the Earl. Inspirational just before heading overseas. Thanks John, smoke that 9/mile cigarette.
it's just so unfair that he's gone. Just is!
It is , 😢
Sang with him in the audience at the Armadillo World Headquarters. Dear Abbey..... I got misty eyed at his passing cause his songs always pulled me through tough times.
We were on the earth at the same time. Bless you John Prine and your family at this time .
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So sorry to hear we lost John Prine today.
The Mark Twain of song writing. Never forgotten. RIP. An American Legend.
Perfectly put.
but isn't this a different person's song?
@@maxe159 this ones a cover of a Blaze Foley song :)
Yeah, blazer foley sure is
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John gives Blaze credit. Shows how good Blaze was when John admires Blaze as a songwriter.
Stevie Jo, for a long time I thought this was my favorite Prine song ! Had no clue it was a cover of a Blaze Foley song. Awesome song !
As Do I
Blew me out of my chair.
John Prine is an American classic.
The only artist this far that was invited to read their poetry AND perform their song at The Library of Congress in Washington DC . John left us an incredible catalogue of work to enjoy forever.
John Prine was an incredible live performer and a magical storyteller who wrote unique song’s.
RIP John Prine 🙏❤️🎶
Bravo and congratulations, John.
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I love the way John sang this and Jason on the harmonica is just amazing. I just cry so sad.
Lost my sister and John within the same week. Life will never be the same for me. RIP.
I'm so sorry for your loss. If there's a heaven at least they are there together. Could be chatting about you and your love for him as a musician right now. I was heartbroken to read this. Please know your family is in my prayers.
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I had no idea this wasn't his song. He sings it so perfectly.
Dave Bell Blaze Foley is more than worth checking out.
Dave Bell blaze and John were cut from the same cloth. I knew Blaze and I like to imagine he wrote this song for John
Songwriters like John and Blaze don't come along very often! Thanks for all The Best John!!
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My 15 1/2 old lab just died. After 20 years, I'll still grieve. This song touches me.
Ive been listening to JOHN PRINE 40 PLUS YRS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN NEVER Listen to him for years BUT i had major surgery in 20-11 and eleven surgeries SINCE I just got outta hospital after 3WKs. On T.P.N doin good for the first couple days then last night I. Got A FEVER 38.9 my wife kept takin my Temperature most the night and i fell asleep TK GOD I AWOKE my temp.was good all day now its creepin up again i prayed i would get a. Break this time around not looking so good again keeps up.i gotta go back in hospital. THEN only THING left is life and death SUGERY not what I wanted(!!!!. please pray for me it will be certainly APPRECIATED JOHN PRINES MUSIC HELPS ME fight this Terrible BATTLE!!!!
Once I listen to John Prine I can't stop. Every song moves you and goes so deep. He wrote stories of life in his songs we can all relate to and they're so wholesome and down to earth! He draws you in, he has your full attention and you love him right away!
yep. it started out just wantin to hear "paradise" 4 hours later............
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R.I.P. John a freind of mine turned me on to your music in 1977 when he was stationed at Ft. Polk,La.And you were one of my HEROES ever since,Just listening to your songs always helped me navigate this crazy road of life and there will never be another like you!!
Damn, I miss you John. Rest in peace brother. 💔
A simple but profound song that only John Prine could do justice to. Thank you John for this gift.
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I was feeling blue today, down in the dumps till I listened to John sing this song. The man can put a smile on my face. Thanks, John. 'Preciate it!
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The harmonica solo is the most beautiful broken heart accompaniment.
What key harp?
Thanks Tony
@@anthonyfontana4597 I think maybe a Bb harp. Not chromatic.
Lets all say a lil prayer for John.
😊
"I'm John Prine. Thank you very much." Beautiful!😊
I keep watching this over and over and over. Hope you're doing okay, John. We love you.
He passed tonight. Real sad, but we will always have his work.
He didn't make it... :(
He left tonight. There will never be another like him. Can't stop listening and crying.
@@desertbill01 I agree
He was the best story teller ever! Mark Twain with a guitar! Love you John Prine!
Thank God for youtube this has to be one of the best songs ever written
John left us today. I wish you could have stayed longer. There's no one who can take your place. RIP John. Now go & enjoy a vodka & gingerale & a cigarette 9 miles long.
i'm having one right now. R.I.P. John
I sure as hell miss John.. Taken way too soon. He was genuinely an American legend. RIP John.
When I listen to John’s songs I get such a feeling of happiness. His words are magical.
... During this 2020 storm we are all going through, John and his music will lower a simple man's blood pressure...... if you know how to listen.
@@240LTS or if you don't know how to listen but simply listen his music and the lyrics will do the work for you. Never met a person who didn't love Mr. Prine but there are far too many people just not discovering him. It's crazy.
Remember folks this is a Blaze Foley song sang with great compassion by John Prine.
Who came here from Toni's absolutely beautiful cover? Blaze Foley's simple lyrics are poetry.
Came here today from Jesse Welles’ cover. I had forgotten that John Prine didn’t write it.
Christ I miss this man and his perspective, thankfully he left us the most exquisite collection of humanity in Music I think we may ever see. Growing up in the UK, we just weren't exposed to John's music enough. I found him in my 40's and he changed my entire perspective on music as a way of expressing philosophical genius.
His take on simply being a human being is unrivalled.
My sense of humor has saved me more than a couple of times in my life," Prine says. "If I can make myself laugh about something that I should be crying about, that's pretty good."
RIP JP
I first heard his music back in the 80s,hello in there,sam stone,love his music RIP,seen me through a lot in my life
My God, that heart wrenching harmonica.
Life won't be the same for a long time. John played song's that sound like song's from Heaven. Can't stop crying.
I looked this up on here as a John Prine song because I would have argued at a bar that it was. Can't believe it isn't! But it is extra funny that he says here, "I feel like I should have just stayed up late one night and wrote this song myself."
"I could build me a castle with memories, just to have somewhere to go"--- No wonder John Prine, who came up with so many perfect lines, wished he'd written that one, too.
So who wrote that line? Your comment confused me
That's a line from "Clay Pigeons," the song featured here, written by Blaze Foley.
After the day draws to night and I’m ready to turn off the light , I thank my Lord for this time and listen to at least one song by my ol’friend John Prine! See you soon..... pals 4ever!
To the 120 people that gave this a thumbs down.. How pathetic your outlook on music must be.. I am sorry for your inability to appreciate the amazing things in this life.. Such as John Prine...
No taste. Their loss.
John Prine probably wrote a song about these folks also....LOL. Pity them.
haha, they must be the reason that youtube removed the downvote option
Probably misclicks.
Pity the assholes that never listened to this genius !!! American Treasure !! RIP handsome Johnny !!!
Favorite song all time, doesn’t matter who plays it. This version especially powerful
The world is an emptier place, John, now that you are gone. I hope that you fully realized what a national treasure you have been to this fan since 1971 and countless millions of us over the decades, entertained and comforted by your lyrics and music. "He was in heaven before he died"
Everytime I listen too a John Prine song on you tube, I read the comments. And they're just outstanding.
You beat cancer (twice!). You're a survivor. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
I’m 40 my dad got me into John prince when I was a teen in 90s🥰😍🥰😍
John Prine
John Prine ......
A master story teller and observer of life. You left us a great legacy.
John prime caused me to play and sing and try to write. He sure had a way with words. I never got to see him or meet him . I learned a little of his songs, and when I play them for people they tell me it made them happier than they were. With mr prine, a little was a whole lot. Love you john.
I grew up just outside Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK. My elder Brother played me Sam Stone back in the 70´s when I was about 10 or eleven. God only knows where he got it from. The song stuck in my mind and many years later when the internet arrived, I searched for and learned it. Im a working Musician and sing it now and again.
RIP John Prine. A Bard of the first Order. Your memory lives on in your songs that people sing.
From a fellow Geordie - this song kills me every time. Blaze Foley had a tough life but to write just one song like this? What a talent. I love John Prine's version and it's good to know you're still singing this song :)
There are a lot of reasons that Mr. Prine's songs bring tears to our eyes. Mostly that we share a common soul.
This man makes tears run down my Ole cheeks....
I discovered this man in the last 6 months. What a precious character he is.
Well…Better late than never. Welcome to the John Prine fan club. He gave us enough good music to enjoy for a lifetime.
Prine makes any song he sings special. There is something intangible about him.
Ethereal...
The world lost a true genius when John departed this planet, I'm not a religious person but hope he's out in the universe somewhere spreading his brand of love and peace. Blessed to have seen him live.
The older gentleman looks like Billy Bob Thornton in Sling Blade when he bends his head down to play. Cracks me up. RIP John we miss you.
Great version of a bona fide classic. Rest easy John and Blaze.
It's literally every song that touches you never gets old no matter how many times you have seen him or listen to one of a kind.
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How lucky we were to have this man. They’ll never be another.
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Sad to see this generation of songwriters slowly fading away ! Their music will be eternal !
I love singers who sing straight into your ear like they know you… and the poetry breaks your heart.
nice words karl.
What a beautiful rendition of such a beautiful song. If Blaze had been alive to see this I'm sure he would have cried, it really does embody a man who was far to little known.
I first heard of him in the early 70’s. My sister named her horse Illegal Smile. Through the years I catch a concert of his here and there. Last time I saw him was at Constitution Hall in the district. Just heard he died. I’m sure paradise is waiting for him
Guitar, I've seen JP at Wolftrap many times, the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. 1999 after he kicked cancer's ass the first time and at Red Rocks June 2009 where Levon Helm opening up the show.
My sense of humor has saved me more than a couple of times in my life," Prine says. "If I can make myself laugh about something that I should be crying about, that's pretty good."
RIP JP
Guitarhack RIP JP.
@James Wright Remember at the end of "Field of Dreams," Ray (played by Kevin Costner) is asked by his father, "Is this heaven?" And Ray answers, "It's Iowa." "Iowa," his dad answers, "I could have sworn this is heaven." Then Ray asks, "Is there a heaven?" His father then says, "Oh yeah...It's the place where dreams come true." Those sentiments express it all for me. We may not have complete certainty about what happens after death, but we do know there are moments in our lives, with our family or friends, even with a stranger, where our connections have the kind of peace or joy we envision heaven to be or like. I think we need to treasure those moments and truly appreciate life's precious moments. It's often hard to fully recognize and acknowledge those glorious experiences, as they occur, but they are there, for each of us. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all see that in each other...see that we're all the same...perhaps even make this world more like heaven? It seems like that's what John Prine sang about; our common humanity...
@@artwilmeth6944 That would have been a show to see for damn sure, John Prine and Levon Helm.
Took me many years before I 5:54 found John Prine! ... And then ... he was gone. R.I.P
This song changed the way I was living, just for myself; I changed and started living for others; empathy that is, got tired of being lonely.
A song of regret, and hope. A masterpiece.
Prine songs will live forever