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John Edward Prine (/ p r aɪ n /; October 10, 1946 – April 7, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter of country-folk music. Widely cited as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, Prine was known for his signature blend of humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, as well as serious songs about melancholy tales ...
Apr 7, 2020 · The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, who wrote rich, plain-spoken songs that chronicled the struggles and stories of everyday working people, died from coronavirus complications. He was admired by Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson, and others for his literary genius and common touch. He also released his first album of original material in 13 years in 2018.
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John Prine, a two time Grammy-winner, singer-songwriter, is among the English language's premier phrase-turners with music relevant to any age.
The Official YouTube Channel for John Prine “John Prine is a renowned songwriter, two-time GRAMMY-winner, and is among the English language’s premier phrase-turners, with music relevant to...
John talking about his grandfather and playing "Grandpa Was A Carpenter"59.8K Views- Tyler Childers with John playing "Please Don't Bury Me"25.6K Views
- Steve Goodman Interview with Gene Shay. January 9th, 197212.8K Views
- Did you know John co-wrote "You Never Even Call Me By My Name" with Steve Goodman? See John play it!71.1K Views
- John playing "Egg and Daughter Night, 1967 (Crazy Bone)" off his album Tree of Forgiveness18.2K Views
- John performing "Sam Stone"34K Views
- John Prine talking about his songwriting process, and "chasing the tail of the song".36.2K Views
- John in his home playing "I Remember Everything". Miss you, John33.1K Views
- John Prine - "You Got Gold" (Lyrics) - The Missing Years196.1K Views
- Happy Birthday to Steve Goodman, one of John’s best pals!43.1K Views
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- “Angel From Montgomery” (1971) Prine’s most widely known song is an indelible portrait of “a middle-aged woman who feels older than she is.” The song’s stripped-down country-rock arrangement belied the intricacy of Prine’s lyrics, which home in on details like the flies buzzing around the kitchen sink and the rodeo poster that sends her into a reverie of youthful recollection, and its matter-of-fact description of marital stasis and midlife depression were groundbreakingly real.
- “Illegal Smile” (1971) The opening track to Prine’s self-titled 1971 debut, “Illegal Smile” became an anthem for weed-smokers — despite the songwriter claiming it wasn’t really about that.
- “Spanish Pipedream” (1971) There’s a lot of advice in Prine’s tale about a soldier and a topless dancer who run off together to live the good life. For starters: blow up your TV, throw away your paper, go to the country, build you a home.
- “Paradise” (1971) A sentimental recollection of home that’s also an unsparing description of predatory capitalist devastation, “Paradise” is Prine’s ode to the tiny mining town in Western Kentucky where his parents met.
Apr 7, 2020 · John Prine, the raspy-voiced country-folk singer whose ingenious lyrics to songs by turns poignant, angry and comic made him a favorite of Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson and others, died on...
Learn about John Prine, the legendary singer-songwriter and Grammy winner, and his latest album The Tree of Forgiveness. Explore his discography, playlists, photos, and tour dates.
