My late husband and I spent many an evening listening to John Prine records in our younger years and I can honestly say I have never heard an artist sing more meaningful songs and lyrics so easy to sing along with. He was one of the greats.

@hummerklein4902

2 жыл бұрын

My husband used to sign and play every song he ever wrote in his band for 50 years He just passed in 2018 I love it when he say “ JUST MARRIED “ He said that to me on the way out of Church. “ Blue is my color of my blues. “

@christi186

Жыл бұрын

He sure was, John was the best. We would have a different world if everyone were more like John.

@melaniemuasau9199

Жыл бұрын

This man was a lyrical genius 😂 & his song, 'Sam Stone' STILL makes this ex junkie, weep.

@user-bn2uw4bx9p

5 ай бұрын

He always buts a smile on your face, so missed.🌹🌈

RIP John. Your music will live on forever

If I may speak for all John Prine fans ... We don't just like John Prine; we love John Prine. Thank God music is forever so we can forever sing John Prine songs. (We don't just listen to them, we sing right along too.)

@kellycoleman2895

26 күн бұрын

Nuff said❤

@kellycoleman2895

26 күн бұрын

And.... We are word for word folks...

John Prine an American Treasure 🙏🏻

One of the great poets/lyricists of our generation!!

I am sad tonight. He is gone. Listen to him and live. God bless.

He is gone. RIP John, you utter poet.

I’m heartbroken that the world has lost this man!

"you are what you are and you ain't what you ain't" wise words.

Rest easy good sir. Thank you for your beautiful music ❤️😭

RIP To a Legend. Thanks for a lifetime of brilliance and sharing it with the public. Prayers to the family.

I have all his music but find myself watching these because I miss his face. RIP sir

Before my brother passed away, he turned me on to John Prine. Great talent, both guys.

@marfloaf

4 жыл бұрын

My dad introduced me. I showed my daughter... When she was small we would sing it together... Now it makes me feel old...and sad. Now John died this year... double sad

One of the best original artists....great music great times.....

RIP to Pauline "Dear Abby" Phillips, who died today at age 94. This song is a great tribute to her.

@DavidLee-ud6nu

7 жыл бұрын

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My heart is so sad. Thank you for your music John Prine we will miss you.

My heart is broken at the loss of this man

@Juliamiller56

2 жыл бұрын

I cried for 6 weeks

@shirleylawrence9570

2 жыл бұрын

So sad about John prine. He plays the guitars wonderful.His songs are downtown earth.,Just loved him always.R I P John.

RIP John. Thanks for all the memories.

He was one of best. Great songwriter. He is missed greatly.

Dear Abby, Dear Abby, I hope that you know Your words and advice I would never outgrow Every time that I thought that I knew what to do You would come along and tell me I’m screwed. Signed awakened

@nbuehster

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know exactly what the verse would be about, but it would be someone who felt like he was kidnapped. And it would end with "Signed, abducted".

@bilbopooh

3 жыл бұрын

Awakened, Awakened, you have no complaint. You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't. So listen up buster, and listen up good. Stop wishin' for bad luck and knockin' on wood.

That smile is legal now. Thanks John you got me through some rough times

"Her hair up in curlers and her pants to her knees", you could see him almost cracking up! This is the first time I've SEEN him sing that song, long a favorite to listen to, cracks me up every time. To this day, I can't see a Dear Abby in the paper (yeah, I still read the paper) without flashing to this song.

Rest in Peace, John. So very sad that you are gone.

Rest in Love dear John. I thank you for all the music.

Rest in Peace enjoy Heaven and all the bands waiting to play some tunes with you

I loved John Prine because of my brother in law. Dear Abby is the song that I remember most. Thank you John.

@davo2003hd

3 жыл бұрын

My brother in law turned me on to John Prine too! Prime Prine 1976 Awesome!

R.I.P., you were a treasure.❤️💔

My heart is broken...we need John in these trying times...RIP Mr. Prine

"You are what you are, and you Ain't what you ain't.". Still my favorite Prine line. .

A great talent, he will be missed.

What a beautiful world to have lived in the times of John Prine.

R. I. P. John prine 😭😭

Heard this first in the 70's from and exchange student. Still enjoy it.

Sure do miss this man😥💜💜

I CRY...

we will miss you John Prine! RIP!

The artist lives. That is the gift given to us fans by john

Rip John and Tom! Loved that song!!

When I needed more joy in my life I listened to John. He always delivered

John hooked me on dear Abby:) brought me so many years of joy 😊 I see him in the big band in the sky :) 😀 although he's sorely missed in this dimension we'll all get there :) he left us with a pile of music & fond memories ❤

RIP legend

RIP John.You were one of kind.

When you hear any John Prine song you are instantly transported back to a much happier time. Miss you John.

I can't stop listening to this!

I listen to Mr. Prine all the time it seems anymore! What a talent. A legend. A humble poet. He will continue to be around forever! Ty Mr. Prine for sharing your stories with us.

Going thiugh all his music tonight, Thank you for this. My thoughts go out to eveyone who love his music. R.I.P. John. :(

John could write a hundred songs from one melody. Loved him RIP John.

The music lives. Rip jp

Love your songs and music missing you thank you for your songs they live on in our hearts and memory as you do .

Dear Abby will be missed!

Back in the late 70's I went into the Yale book store and saw this album by John Prine. I've always been one who loves the singer who tells a story like Jim Croce, Dr. Hook, Harry Chapin and especially John. I got a bunch of musicians together in my senior year of college and we got permission to play in the ratsceller on the weekends. It was awesome. I learned to play some of John's song (by ear) not too difficult as he basically uses 3 cords. But his stories were always something I could some how relate too. The other most endearing thing about John to me, was his awful voice, that crackling high pitched nasal tone seriously endeared me to his songs. I've heard other singers like Willie who I thought his voice was horrible but as I listened to him Willie grew on me through the years. But the voice got me mainly because I hate the sound of my voice so singing John's songs on the weekend was perfect for me. This song was one of the first one's I picked up. RIP John now you're with all the other great story tellers and I'll bet that concert is a great one.

I first listened to John Prine in 1976. Instantly fell in love with his ability to tell a good story.

in part named my daughter, Abby, because of this song!

@nolaboyke6469

7 жыл бұрын

Love the name Abby

@Alphacentauri819

4 жыл бұрын

Heather Leger did you know that it was about the advice column, in the newspaper, Dear Abby? The authors name wasn’t even Abby, her pen name was Abigail Van Buren...but her given name was Pauline Phillips. Abby is a cute name though

@stewartwollman2298

3 жыл бұрын

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We were robbed of a pure genius Rip John.

I screamed when I heard that he died.

It is what it is! Same message, circa 2024! 🤷‍♀️😝🤔

Sad Times RIP Good man.

A great song... will cheer you up.😋😋😋

Dear John, this is the first song by you I ever heard. Thank you for leaving it for me.

Hermosa interpretación y será eternamente recordada.

dear abbydear abbymy idol is now deadwon't you give me some comfort he always was witty and sharp as a tack

I love this guy

RIP 😢

I was in Jr. High first time i heard this at Wayne and MaryAnns. Permanently burned into my hard drive...

RIP John Prine

RIP Dear Abby. Love John Prime Too!!

@lilninnobrown8500

7 жыл бұрын

Warren Holmes

Rest In Peace 🙏🏻❤️

John''s family says he's in critical condition, in-tubed with the corona virus... Pray for him... J.C.

@shanemac5366

4 жыл бұрын

Status updates to stable 4.1.20.

@Joekidd1961

4 жыл бұрын

@@shanemac5366 Rest in Peace. Died today.

If this was a Dylan song, it'd be beloved by the world

I miss John Prine :(

Love it!!

Miss ya, John!😒

RIP. :(

I will ALWAYS missssssss you

This is greatness ❤🙏🎸

Alaska loves John Prine a musician for the people

prine, hank(s), kristofferson, goodman, jones, .....brilliant

I hope this note can find it's way to John. I thought he would enjoy this adult version verse to one of my favorite songs. Especially after his Daddy told him that "once you're dead, you're a dead pecker head". I'm still laughing. John's music has changed my life. Please tell him "thank you" from me. Adult verse: Dear Abby, Dear Abby, my pecker’s too long My girlfriend says that I’m hung just like King Kong… The operation has failed me and now I’m too short Now nobody’s happy, I’m sad to report Signed, Ole Stubby Ole Stubby, Ole Stubby, you have no complaint You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't So listen up buster listen up good Stop wishin' for bad luck and knockin' on (your) wood Signed, Dear Abby ​

@DH-ce6dh

3 жыл бұрын

he would love it.

@RemingtonRidersMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. Great new verse !

@samuelwilkinson3666

2 жыл бұрын

Clapsons corners hwy 5 hwy 6 mid 70s. Dear Abby dear Abby I must confess, I look at your picture and think your undressed I know it's not proper, not the right thing to do. Dear Abby dear Abby let's get drunk and screw Signed young pervert.. Rip John

@hermanator1953

2 жыл бұрын

@@samuelwilkinson3666 Perfect new verse. Love the Buffett reference. He's one of my favorites. He went to paris. Amazing talent Jimmy. I'm havin' some green label right now.

I just gave a blank 36 piece jigsaw puzzle to wonderful CNA name Abby that works in the Assisted Living Facility where I live because she said she could draw. It will be donated to the actives department and will be for the residents to solve. I also designed her a keychain name tag for 3D printing and gave her the URL where she can have it printed for free. I had sealed the envelope with the note and I was about to put her name on it when I thought of this song. But I couldn't think of who sang it. So I came to KZread and was pleased and thrilled to see it was John. So now a cool young girl will have John to make her smile and show to her boyfriend. The line "Just Married" might make her and her boyfriend think twice. If you read this, GOOD LUCK Abby... sigh n'd, Just Happy... don don.

Too bad people find out about these guys after they are gone. Prine could hang with he best of them.

I have always wanted to play guitar and sing along. Mabey I will...

@stevewoan6

6 жыл бұрын

I always tell people that its never too late to learn, no matter what your age.Go for it bud

@Gr8Layks

4 жыл бұрын

I picked up a guitar for the 1st time and started practicing a year ago at the age of 50. I have 8 songs that I know now--2 of them are John Prine songs. It's never too late to start. It's fun, even if I suck at it. My grandpa told me the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the 2nd best time to plant one is *today.*

@buckykattguitar

4 жыл бұрын

This is a SUPER easy one to play Mark....go for it!

RIP John.

A Poet Laureate of the uncommon man.

I love the live version on GH with the crowd approval at the end. Feels weird to not hear it on this one, but this is a great performance as well

i love this

i read an account by him... he said he wanted to puke every time he went on stage he has near dead with fright every time he went on stage THANK GOD for his "fear"...he went on stage anyways... he was SO fabulous....

MIA! In the war... HERO!

Very sorry he passed. A coworker likes this song.

RIP

Bob Dylan should cover this. He's a big fan of Prine.

RIP BRO'

He should have played this on "Austin City Limits"😁

Rest In Peace Sir

Pretty sad just now...

I'm still waiting for my mail, John.

Gog BLESD YOUF SOUL 💖💖💖💖

I don't know exactly what the verse would be about, but it would be someone who felt like he was kidnapped. And it would end with "Signed, abducted".

❤️

Safe travels John :-(

I admire this because it does not have the voice preamble to the song.