Johns words are painted all over my soul. The world lost a piece of her heart when John passed. Such a beautiful spirit.

@jamespennington9719

4 жыл бұрын

You have a way with words! They were spent well!

@elizabethlinsay9193

4 жыл бұрын

So lovely, your words, Belinda R!

@belinda35_77

4 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethlinsay9193 Thank you 💜

@elizabethlinsay9193

4 жыл бұрын

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!

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.

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.

@DanielinLaTuna

Жыл бұрын

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

RIP John. One of the finest songwriters to tackle the human condition.

@killingsworthgc

4 жыл бұрын

No doubt. No one could have put it better. A poet, he was!

@hitchhikrr

4 жыл бұрын

Always number 1

@chiledoug

3 жыл бұрын

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

@lynndow3185

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you did, Dennis.

@freespiritwithnature4384

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats man !

@brianwood7237

4 жыл бұрын

Used to be, the two holes under my busted nose, THAT was where all the money goes, but not anymore, God bless John Prine 🙏✌♥️

@Jeff-jg7jh

4 жыл бұрын

@@brianwood7237 The song that got my attention. Time flies.

@ThePhilly501

4 жыл бұрын

Blessings 🙏🙏🙏

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!

@StoryeTime

4 жыл бұрын

And all things must pass...

@passionforlust

4 жыл бұрын

@@StoryeTime Isn't It A Pity!

@StoryeTime

4 жыл бұрын

@@passionforlust Beware of darkness....

@sevans2140

3 жыл бұрын

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"......

@clintatk

4 жыл бұрын

Well said, sir.

Their voices go together amazingly well. John Prine was a national treasure. I'm a huge fan of Iris DeMent as well.

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.

This one hurts

@TheMichaelseymour

4 жыл бұрын

oh yes tim ...lots of good ones in the last 10 yrs...but it really hurts ...i still feel very sad days later

@zelmo999

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

@Sanrio-KuRoMi37

Жыл бұрын

Yes

It’s always nice to hear your voice Fil during this trying times

@rohe4077

4 жыл бұрын

Intelligence always sounds good.

@dannyorr9915

4 жыл бұрын

Your such a nice man, the world is blessed to have you Fil

@goodwintrent4453

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

I'm well pleased that you understand John Prine and his performances. I had hoped he'd be around another 10 years. Pity, that.

My condolences and hats of the Jason Wilber and Dave Jakes for being a loyal band mates.

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 💔

@brysonmacdougal7898

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

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.

@MichaelT199

4 жыл бұрын

eric heine Very well stated Eric. Could not agree more.

@magnificentfailure2390

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@fraa888grindr7

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@ericheine2414

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@4orrcountry

4 жыл бұрын

@@ericheine2414 With all due respect, John was more folk than country.

Iris is awesome.....discovered her years ago(mama's opry).She has this "lament" in her voice that tears your heart out!!

@dylankopff7139

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah what he said!! Well put my man

@michaelmoore7975

4 жыл бұрын

A plaintive lament borne only out of pure and genuine honesty, delivered with sobering introspection.

@grandenauto3214

4 жыл бұрын

Nanci Griffith has a DVD of her different rooms different voices... Iris is introduced to me in that DVD

John will never be forgotten 🙏🙏🙏

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...

@lynndow3185

4 жыл бұрын

Lovely, Robert. Thank you for this.

@KStewart-th4sk

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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 💔

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

@4orrcountry

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@markbridges2359

3 жыл бұрын

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

RIP John Prine🙏🏻 It changes all the time but today I like Speed of the Sound of Lonliness. Amazing artist...Huge loss😢

@lynndow3185

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

@efhs1970

4 жыл бұрын

MickTheQuickk , I agree 100%!

@pattymaillet453

4 жыл бұрын

I agree as well. Iris and John are both national treasures!

@sand3882

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@U2walkn

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Please give Iris one of your wonderful and educational analysis , also!

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.

@robincortez6586

4 жыл бұрын

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!! 🥳💕💕🙃

@lindaz1290

4 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday to your mom!🎂🍨

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.

I heard John first in 72. I never stopped listening. Pure genius, and a fine human being as well.

Thank you for this. He meant the world to us all.

Rest in peace, John Prine. Gratitude for the songs that remain!

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.

@tenlittleindians

4 жыл бұрын

If your old enough to remember the Dear Abbey column in the newspapers I recommend John's Dear Abbey song.

@4orrcountry

4 жыл бұрын

@@tenlittleindians And even if you're not old enough.

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!

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 ❤️

His death saddens us. However listening to his music is uplifting and healing. This the power all great artists.

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.

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 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦

Thanks, Fil. Let's hope you don't have to do many more memorial videos in the near future.

I was so hoping that he would pull thru. Thank you Fil

Great footage of John Prine and Iris DeMent and the other musicians. great analysis Fil. "Rest In Peace John Prine"

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.

Not only a remarkable artist but a kindred spirit and a good man with a big heart. We love you John.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Thank you Fil, for. your fitting words and acknowledgement of John Prine's art.

Thanks for another respectful and knowledgeable analysis. Respect.

You not only inspire but spread goodness all over the world. Thank you.

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.

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.

This was the best, most honorable, tribute to John Prine... no ads and such sincere respect

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.

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.

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 ❤😔

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.

Thank you for this, Fil. John Prine is and will always be my Elvis.

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.

Isn't it amazing how just 3 cords, and very simple (seemingly) playing, still make beautiful music. Thank you for this.

"Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle ... looks just like a diamond ring." John has so many great lines like that.

@lynndow3185

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@John-Johnston

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite John Prine song.

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

Thank you Fil. Another sad day in music. Nice of you to feature John again. An American folk hero.

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!

😪 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.

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....

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.

i always love your appreciation of things you may have never heard before sir. thank you for appreciating the music.

Thanks for this one, and for all you do. You may not know how much enjoyment you provide others. You are PRICELESS.

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.

Integrity = Fil. Love you, Fil. Great analysis.

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.

Never been a John Prine fan..but ..i really like this tune ..well done ..thanks Fil

@kitkakitteh

4 жыл бұрын

you should check out Nanci Griffith’s cover of John’s Speed of the Sound of Loneliness. it’s beautiful. Another JP fave of ours.

@mevrammcoyoteV8f150

4 жыл бұрын

@@kitkakitteh I love Nanci Griffith

@kitkakitteh

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Evrard Boots!

@KStewart-th4sk

4 жыл бұрын

@Mark Evrard I feel sorry for you not being a fan, will leave it at that.

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.

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...

Never heard of this guy but loved this song. Thanks Fil!

@tenlittleindians

4 жыл бұрын

A great album to get you started with his music, I recommend Sweet Revenge.

@jamestaylor2920

4 жыл бұрын

Michele, here is to the joy, amusement, and wonder that you are about to discover if you avail yourself of the John Prine catalog. He was unique in his ability to turn a phrase and a master of the ability to express his weird, wacky, and amazing view of the world around him. I almost wish that I could make that journey once again. I would not give up the pure enjoyment that his music has given me these past three decades. "Sam Stone", "Souvenirs", "Paradise", and "Unwed Fathers" are a few songs to get you started. I could have easily listed a couple dozen more and they are not in any order of importance. Everybody has their own favorite John Prine songs. Enjoy the ride! On a more personal note, 04/07/2020 is the day the musician, the entertainer, and the man died. His music will live on and he will continue to influence all that hear his artistry. Don McLean need not write another ode. Iris Dement, Nancy Griffith, Bonnie Raitt, and hundreds of others will keep the spirit of John Prine alive. "Woke up this morning, put on my slippers, walked in the kitchen and died. Oh what a feeling when my soul went through the ceiling and on up into Heaven I did rise."

@jessehagen8977

4 жыл бұрын

Well John, I hope that the view is great from the Rochester dam. Rest in peace.

@micheleparker8123

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamestaylor2920 ❤❤❤-- take the journey with me- the next best thing to discovering good new music is to introduce it to a friend and watch the wonder and joy on their face as they discover it!😍

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!

I've been listening to him for years. Love it! Iris sounds great with him.

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.

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

One of the saddest days of my life, RIP ,John. Colin, Bristol UK.

John Prine was a poet who doubled as a singer-songwriter. I really appreciate the way that you honored him great video.

Love this song, and I was so hoping John could pull through.

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

@sacluvsBM

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent point.

Rest in peace 🙏 John 🙏 Prine. Saw him in concert.

My wife and I played this very recording at our Wedding!

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.

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I saw him in 1983 and 1984. No one could turn a phrase like he could. RIP Johm.

Fil, you are incredible. You're the music teacher we all wanted...intelligence, analysis without the usual "loser" pomposity.

Health problems In early 1998, Prine was diagnosed with squamous-cell cancer on the right side of his neck. He had major surgery to remove a substantial amount of diseased tissue, followed by six weeks of radiation therapy.[46] The surgery removed a piece of his neck and severed a few nerves in his tongue, while the radiation damaged some salivary glands. A year of recuperation and speech therapy were necessary before he could perform again.[47] The operation altered his vocals and added a gravelly tone to his voice.[48] In 2013, Prine underwent surgery to remove cancer in his left lung. After the surgery, a physical therapist put him through an unusual workout to build stamina; Prine was required to run up and down his house stairs, grab his guitar while still out of breath, and sing two songs. Six months later, he was touring again.

Love this song, John Prine was one of a kind. He will be greatly missed. RIP John.

Unique fact about John Prine's picking style. In traditional finger picking it's thumb and three to two fingers, John picking style was thumb and one finger. I think when asked about his "break through picking style" he replied"I just learned it wrong." I will be forever grieving that John Prine, an american institution, has passed. My heart goes out to family and friends and at the very least he'll be reunited with Steve Goodman.

Thank you for your kind tribute ,especially coming from a young musician, I think he would have appreciated the things you said about him.

I've been listening to John Prine for over 40 years now. His ability to right such brilliant songs with clever hook after hook was God's gift to John and John's gift to the world. John Prine was a national treasure and should be enshrined in the national archives. Sadly though, as was said of President Lincoln after his tragic death, "now he belongs to the ages."

Thanks Mr. Fil, was awesome to see an analysis of John, love this song, and the back story...

Glad your showing all of us artist we never heard of. Keep up the great work an smash the like button, Rock!

No one but John Prine could have written this song. "In spite of ourselves, we'll end up sitting on a rainbow." Such a magical line. He had the ability to see all our human foibles and flaws and still find joy and especially compassion in what it is to be human.