I found you too late in your life John, I will hear you for rest of mine. Peace be with you.

@JULIAN-bd4sv

4 жыл бұрын

Well said Bob, a coworker of mine at the USPS tried to get me to his music. Only until his passing a month ago I started to listen to him, shame on me😢

@georgehower8180

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@gregpeters3689

3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Australia and am sad to say that I only found John after he had passed. He is singing about my life, I only wished I could have lived it with him. Greg Peters

@vickykarcher7628

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@omgkong777

3 жыл бұрын

@@vickykarcher7628 yes.

John Prine is a three-chord Mark Twain. A homespun genius.

@joanngrunwald6590

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, three-chord

@ktpinnacle

3 жыл бұрын

@@joanngrunwald6590 Absolutely correct - edit made.

@lamper2

3 жыл бұрын

it's the notes and story between them that defines his genius

@davidcarter2720

3 жыл бұрын

With more than a dash of Dylan.

@samuelpowys

2 жыл бұрын

@@joanngrunwald6590 well, four.

"Well you know she still laughs with me; but she waits just a second too long" - GENIUS!

@blakem2891

3 жыл бұрын

I've always liked " a question ain't really a question if you know the answer too" great quotes, I've used both more than once!

@jameslittler4151

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@wendinixon1609

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite line from all his songs.

@josephcuningham497

2 жыл бұрын

He noticed the little things that grow to be big things.

@royglenn2487

Жыл бұрын

I say the same.

If there is a heaven John will be there. Never knew of any other singer/songwriter who was born an old man and who when is gone their music will always be as fresh and as pertaining to life as the air we breathe. John's greatest gift is that he listened when everyone else talked. And then he sang out their secrets and their pain and their fear. Also, their love. Anyone who does not respect this man is a fool.

@guyhostutler3134

5 жыл бұрын

Truer words were never spoken

@useroverdrive5249

4 жыл бұрын

The meaning of life can be found in a John Prine song. You just have to listen. :)

@heatherbrown4632

4 жыл бұрын

RIGHT NOW HE NEEDS OUR PRAYERS HE IS FIGHTING THE VIRUS

@angusgillingham2323

4 жыл бұрын

From the first song I heard him play, I was hooked. I don’t need any other singer/songwriter.

@sandygarcia6684

4 жыл бұрын

@alwaysomething@gmail.com Spot on.

I've still been listening to him daily since April 7th. Every. Single. Day. Miss him something fierce. He's irreplaceable.

@rickdicl

4 жыл бұрын

I'm with ya

@amywill9185

3 жыл бұрын

Me too❤

@nickm1815

3 жыл бұрын

Best you can do is pass his art along to the younger/uninformed folks

@mmorgansales

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickm1815 I 100% agree & do!!!

@andyford8359

3 жыл бұрын

Ain't it funny how you appreciate things more when there gone!

John, You're my best friend I've never met. Thank you for the decades of joy you have given me.

@ThatGuyThanus

5 жыл бұрын

^^This!^^

@gregormiller4037

5 жыл бұрын

Nice sentiment Greg, as long as he's in your heart, that's all that matters.

@philhanlon4339

5 жыл бұрын

Truth!!!

@LULUAVEIGA

5 жыл бұрын

True beautiful the way you expressed it!

@robertbeckrealestate7255

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Brother.

My mom was born in paradise kentucky and as a kid used to play with john prine when he would visit. She said they would swim in the green river and hang out at the post office. She said he was a nice kid and never wore a shirt or shoes.

@amywill9185

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome.

@st.charlesborromeo9793

3 жыл бұрын

“She said he was a nice kid and never wore a shirt or shoes”. You get the honorary John Prine Lyric Award!

@Juliamiller56

3 жыл бұрын

I know right! That line right there was Real Special

@Juliamiller56

3 жыл бұрын

Real special I can just see him

@ellengallagher5841

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful memories of him as a kid. I know he was for the people even as a child. Very good feeling😊 Nellie

Whether you're feeling down or up, you always feel a little better if you have the common sense to love good old John Prine

@mikewindisch9021

4 жыл бұрын

John Prine got me through 3 divorces!! It's like he knew me!! Now he's gonna have a cocktail, vodka and ginger ale, and he's gonna smoke a cigarette that's nine miles long.... God bless John Prine!!

@SwtTrisha8

4 жыл бұрын

❤️🥂⭐️

@Mom6x03

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikewindisch9021 and go fishin'

@nashvilleslim

4 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful brother. I hope he's enjoying that cigarette and cocktail in heaven.

@theresabjorkstrand2718

Жыл бұрын

So so true😘😘😘😘

If you spend just a few minutes looking at the recent comments on John's videos-it becomes very apparent that John had an enormous emotional effect on so very many lives. The handsome little mail man from Chicago rose to the very top of a competitive profession. I doubt he will ever be dethroned.

@Demon__girl

4 жыл бұрын

Ahh has dethrone? Who he ain’t never King, he’s just JOHN PRINE , no need for A CROWN, he is A great songwriter and Poet. Let love, and let the dead just stay dead. He is A person , just like me and you. Love his music and let’s just say goodnight, JOHN PRINE.

@zoodwear

4 жыл бұрын

@@Demon__girl put away the booze Sherry, thats what makes your crotch stink

And the sky is black and still now On the hill where the angels sing RIP John Prine

@mudbone01

4 жыл бұрын

Very timely in the sharing of John's words, Dexter. Thank you.

"Ain't it funny how an old broken old bottle, looks just like a diamond ring?" Be at peace John

How can someone cut you to the core with a Martin guitar and some lyrics. Oh man, just melts me.

Like most other John Prine songs, Far From Me is a novel / movie / selfhelp book / TV series in 75 lines. Missing nothing. The man was a genius. What a legacy.

The phrase: "Well a question aint really a question, If you know the answer too". gives me the chills. I wished I've got to know John Prine and his songs a lot earlier

@greyhoundgal59

4 жыл бұрын

I found over the years (decades) that that phrase fit not only my life, but life in general and I have quoted it more times than i can remember.

@krusherking1

4 жыл бұрын

Much better late than never, though. Now you have a gift for the rest of your life.

@higdonh

4 жыл бұрын

Yes-- agreat line that stuck with me since I first heard it in the 70s

@theresamelton9686

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@pierregervais7166

3 жыл бұрын

It's never to late. He's still healing souls

It’s a shame that most people from where I am don’t know about John Prine and whenever I sing his songs they look at me as an old school

@DK-co2bg

14 күн бұрын

Can't get enough of John Prine. Keep the faith!

This is one of the best songs ever written.

@zulumoonshine

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. And I think it's on the record that it's one of his favorite songs of his. It is just so full of beautiful lines, like "You know, she still laughs with me..etc"

@jerrydonovan7144

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely destroys me (in the best possible way). Play it again...

@TheMarpalm

4 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@Phish1995

2 жыл бұрын

It's genius. Too much to go into.

@oliverbendt3104

Жыл бұрын

You have obviously never heard the Goombay Danceband

Perhaps the greatest break-up song ever written. Many girls have broken my heart over the years, but I'm happy to say when I look at my wife's diamond ring, those broken bottles pass away.

@laurareynolds6227

4 жыл бұрын

How very sweet...your wife is a lucky woman

@tonyroberts985

4 жыл бұрын

@@laurareynolds6227 , you are very kind.

John, I know this your favorite song and I hope you are playing it for St. Peter right now. Look down on us and smile as we struggle along without you. You gave us so much. Thank you, John.

@rickdicl

4 жыл бұрын

He's still with us

That the loudest man on the planet Robert Plant says this gentle song is a favorite. Says something, doesn't it?..........

@tripp8833

5 жыл бұрын

All it means is that he’s got 2 ears!

@MarkSmith-nw4os

4 жыл бұрын

Plant's right. It is a good song. But did it have to be Kathy?

@skotwatson9994

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Smith at least it’s not “Karen!”

@mrtv777

3 жыл бұрын

@@skotwatson9994 😆

I been sitting at my PC, watching Your KZreadVideo's for the last two Day's ,with Tear"s in my Eye's and a Broken Heart ,Rest In Peace John .

@grafikfeat

4 жыл бұрын

You aren't alone... :' (

@andychristensen2947

4 жыл бұрын

Still doing the same goddamned thing.

@dustinwheat5908

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@stephengordon808

3 жыл бұрын

You wern' the only one. It brought Gordon Lightfoot to tears as well.

@BevDeVoreWedding

3 жыл бұрын

I still am one year and two days later...

John Prine is the Soul of America....

We've all had a Cathy in our lives. RIP JP

@jeffdevos5349

3 жыл бұрын

I just sent this to mine.

@garry_wshld

2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone is an adulterer, and some do everything to save their marriage

Just heard the news. I came here to have a bloody good cry. We loved you, John.

"she still laughs with me, ..but she waits just a second too long" The genius of John Prine

You can get so focused on John's storytelling , you might not notice he's a great singer. This performance is priceless. You'll never be far from me, Johnny.

" Well a questions ain't really a question, when you know the answer too".

We should all be happy that John is still is able to force us to, "Rise Up", with his songs and appreciate ourselves and our simple humanity. Some of us are dead, but many of us are alive and we need his simple explanations to move forward to a better humanity. That's all I have to say, and goodbye. Miss you John.

@vickiquiroz8643

4 жыл бұрын

Love the song

Some have it, some don't. John has it.

@banjopete

5 жыл бұрын

John Thomson , in spades.

One of the best falling out of love songs ever. RIP John Prine.

@horsehide3039

10 ай бұрын

Yup, deliciously heart-breakingly beautiful

And the sky is black and still now On a hill where the angels sing ain't it funny how an old broken bottle looks just like a diamond ring.

@jimmie200

4 жыл бұрын

On "the" hill "when" the angels sing.

@mccolez958

4 жыл бұрын

Please get better soon Mr.Prine, you beat cancer twice I believe, I Pray that God gives you fast healing and strength to endure this virus..

@victoriagovan9677

4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I think this is about your 12th day in hospital...Please, One more rally! Fiona wants you, Your boys want you too, of course, and all us folks from everywhere are pulling for you. You are the ONE and Only!! We LOVE you. I think you were supposed to go to Mariposa in July? It's just down the road from me in Muskoka.

@garyclague

4 жыл бұрын

Who is the young gent playing the beautiful electric guitar?

@richardharrow4361

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Wilbur

John Prine, absolute magic 🎻

John Prine...America's poet laureate.

This man brings out every human emotion in us.

@francisryan1845

4 жыл бұрын

John Prine Far from me...Far from us all now. Always in my heart . God bless

@toddhenderson8093

4 жыл бұрын

Absotively, and he will continue too . ! . Thank you Mr Prine ! ! !

This was when America was America. His simple songs were the best of times to the innocence of my youth in Chicago 1971. God Bless John Prime and the memories he gave.

No comments for a year ... so every year someone has to say, this is just simply a beautiful, gorgeous, painful, wonderful song.

Hello John. My uncle Peter Heine work for Billboard Magazine from 1965 to 1978. He gave me one of your promotional albums marked "not for sale." I used to play it and listen to you. I was young and couldn't hear you. I hear you now. I appreciate you now. Thank you twice.

A question ain't really a question if you knew the answer too..... Any line from prine is just right there it's like he's the voice inside all of our heads stating the things good or bad that we all ponder but don't speak. The gift I got from this man the visions he gives me will always be there.

Came across John for the first time in the very early 70s on an Atlantic sampler that had Sam Stone on it. That track ended up on the car tape, and our kids sang along to it over many a mile. They eventually understood the meaning of it and sang it even better. I still listen to it regularly. My daughter has the original vinyl and treasures it. 46..47 years of real music. We thank you, John.

@sherielee649

Жыл бұрын

So much truth already expressed But the one about him and Mark Twain is above and beyond.

Damn, what a songwriter. Every line is great.

I have typed for 30 minutes and cant seem to find words ..It occurred to me that is why we need John to find the words ..This post took 30 seconds ..Love and miss John Prine .

The angels will be singing on the hill but they will be supporting John Prime and Steve Goodman. RIP John.

Three chords and the truth. Nobody did it like John did. RIP

Always loved his music He reminded me of Dylan without all the attitude Now I can see his roots so clearly In the pantheon with the greats, including the great Appalachian music pioneer ,Jean Ritchie Thank you, John

@robbiebeck22

4 жыл бұрын

Well said.

John Prine's ability to paint a visual picture through his lyrics is unparalleled as far as I'm concerned. There are in many cases our experiences, he was just able to put them beautifully into his songs for us to enjoy.

@michaellanum5960

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it any better than that!

YEAH I FEEL LIKE PRINE HAS BEEN A FRIEND..SINCE 1976

Steve Goodman and John Prine were the one-two punch out of Chicago in 70's and 80's...and beyond...astonishingly prolific catalog of music!

Breakin my heart open is just the best thing ever when there is so much truth of feeling in the words and story. Bless your life John.

@nashvilleslim

5 жыл бұрын

My eyes well up when mr. Prine is writing about my life. I love that man.

I payed John's song everybody needs somebody in my high school talent show and got 1st place

My only fear is that John never knew, with all the subtle, soft spoken, tongue-in-cheek genius lyrics he put out there,...that he was a complete legend and made a mark on music...without even wanting to or trying to. I miss him now and forever. This man always deserved respect.

@bobabooey285

Жыл бұрын

Songwriters hof may have helped

Thank's for writing such a true song about life John. Brings a tear. "May God keep you, your family, your friends safe. Amen."

I was going to see his concert in Amsterdam in February 2020. It had to be postponed to August because John had an injury. So sorry that he missed his appointment in the Netherlands...

“...A question ain’t really a question if you know the answer too...” yep.

What a great song and story from one of the greatest songwriters and storytellers.

Don't grieve when I'm gone, "cause I'not...RIP John

Far From Me John Prine As the cafe was closing On a warm summer night And Cathy was cleaning the spoons The radio played the hit parade And I hummed a long with the tune She asked me to change the station Said the song just drove her insane But it weren't just the music playing It was me that she was trying to blame And the sky is black and still now On the hill where the angels sing Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle Looks just like a diamond ring But it's far, far from me Well, I leaned on my left leg In the parking lot dirt And Cathy was closing the lights A June bug flew from the warmth he once knew And I wished for once I weren't right Why we used to laugh together And we'd dance to any old song Well, ya know, she still laughs with me But she waits just a second to long And the sky is black and still now On the hill where the angels sing Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle Looks just like a diamond ring But it's far, far from me Well, I started the engine And I gave it some gas And Cathy was closing her purse Well, we hadn't gone far in my beat old car And I was prepared for the worst. "Will you still see me tomorrow?" "No, I got too much to do" Well, a question ain't really a question If you know the answer too And the sky is black and still now On the hill where the angels sing Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle Looks just like a diamond ring But it's far, far from me Source: LyricFind Songwriters: John Prine Far From Me lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc

@pollyroxs

4 жыл бұрын

Super Chihua 😢

@catherinelynnfraser2001

4 жыл бұрын

Great lyrics, of course but a few too many spelling mistakes.

I see why it's Robert Plant's favorite. Beautiful.

If there's one concert I could go back in time to see, this is probably it.

Can't get enough of John Prine. Love this song

Brings me back instantly to my bedroom and playing the vinyl turning the record over. Looking at the sleeve photos. Heart full of longing. Roll on John. 🍻

I love John Prine

love ya Jonny Prine!! Changed our lives listening to your music!

John you are a no frills genius.

I swear he wrote most all his songs for me! And everyone else feels the same way! Bye John ! We'll always miss you!

John Prine! My favorite musical artist of all time! Thank You!

What a treasure. The day I discovered JP's songs I was blown away. I got to see him and the late Steve Goodman perform in Mobile Al. Awesome!!!

"You know she still laughs with me, but she waits just a second too long". You never see it until you reflect on it later. What a wonderful lyricist John Prine is.

@mudbone01

4 жыл бұрын

Tremendous line. The kind to make you,.. stop and think.

@abelincoln95

4 жыл бұрын

@@mudbone01 So true, brother. Most of us have had that "Kathy" in our lives... Far, far from us...

@mudbone01

4 жыл бұрын

Some still do... Even after 40 years... The kind that never go away... "True love, never dies"... Thanks John for the reflection... And Abe, for the reminder.

Such a powerful profound song that we can all relate to with a losing love

God I miss him. This is the first time since he passed I've even been able to listen to his songs, it hurt so much. My favorite of all time.

I'd recently discovered tiny desk and the other week John's gig showed up on my feed, I didn't know who he was but watched out of curiosity at what this old man with a crooked neck had to say and the first song was caravan of fools...... I instantly felt like I'd known the song my entire life, then all his other songs I went on to listen to felt the same, so so familiar, what an artist, then I discover this horrible virus took him, I felt my heart fall, a genuinely nice soul, an everyday man with a tremendous gift has left us.

@creekwalker62

4 жыл бұрын

Speaking for every John Prine fan; Welcome. I don't think anyone can put into words why they are a Prine fan. His music speaks to you, one only has to listen to a handful of songs and they will become a life long fan of his. Although you got to the dance late, you can still enjoy his entire catalogue of music. Idk how many songs he wrote, probably 700 or more, and every one of them, a gem. I personally have been a fan since the mid-80's. I had an opportunity to see him in 1994. I'll never forget it. Anyway, RIP John, I miss you already.

@gusipiddy1

4 жыл бұрын

Once you have heard one John Prine you want to hear them all. Even the ones you aren’t that crazy about are the truth. He didn’t write any bad music. A person like you was bound to find his music, it’s a big ole goofy world!

Growing up I was a Harry Chapin kind of guy, then I heard John Prine, and I have been a John Prine guy ever since. What a gift from God, even if Jesus died for nothin I suppose.

One of our greatest writers / performers!

Fantastic. Three very good musicians. The young mans touch on the guitar is amazing. Great Bass as well.

@bluenoser2952

5 жыл бұрын

Jason Wilber on guitar and Dave Jacques on bass

@gregtaylor8327

5 жыл бұрын

@@bluenoser2952 thanks. Great band.

@OhYassYass

9 ай бұрын

What do you call a person who hangs out with musicians? A drummer. {ducking}

All the way from Scotland. You were so talented and humble. RIP John.

First time I heard John Prine I said I wanna keep listening to this .

This masterpiece stands alone. John, stands alone.

A great man has left us. But left us with a huge range of brilliant songs. RIP John. You were good.

The bonus line after each chorus... it's far far from me... Gotta remember that.

And a Junebug flew from the warmth it once knew... brilliant songwriting

Boy have I been there when a question aint really a question

John was and remains one of our National Treasures. RIP

..and the sky is black and still now. RIP John.

Love you john prine.nothing better to listen to no matter how you feel he can relate.you make us all feel like your best friend

I can't quit listening to his songs; on KZread and elsewhere. What will we do? He's gone with no one to take his place. As George Jones once sang, "Who's gonna fill his shoes"? Yes a very good question-"when you know the answer, too".

I love this song. It feels so REAL.

The first song I learned on the guitar was Paradise. More than 50 years ago. I will learn this one today. Thanks John. Will see you soon.

Look God, you can take me but NOT John Prine. We need him here!

@bsmith8943

4 жыл бұрын

You are important to this world to.

Robert Plants favorite John Prine song, I can see why... how moving. Beautiful.

she still laughs with me, but she waits a second too long...nobody writes these songs like John. RIP.

@jbdmed

3 жыл бұрын

great line , speaks so much with so few words

So danged brilliant and will always be brilliant like a star from far far away where you are now John, love you man and know we have what we have but that's what you gave us...all you had and every ONE was a masterpiece, YALL AGREE?

@virginialawler7725

2 жыл бұрын

Lynn Reed Absolutely. Thanks for the lovely comment....

"A question ain't really a question, if you know the answer too." One of my favorite lines by John, simple and complex all at once.

@jbdmed

3 жыл бұрын

yes , and also " you know we still laugh together , but she waits just a second too long " a simple but telling line

THE HEAVENS ARE TRULY HAVING A CONCERT. GOD BLESS YOU JOHN PRINE FOR THE MUSIC THAT WILL LIVE ON FOREVER.

Monte Anderson Was introduced to johns music in 1972 loved listening to his touching lyrics spent many years with tears and smiles just marveling at how he can touch ones soul God bless your family i will miss you but will never forget your charming music

He was one of us.

John Prine has been my Covid Musical Partner. The days roll by and John visits every day to bring us comfort in uncomfortable times.

John you're the G.O.A.T!

One of my all time favorites. I’m sure gonna miss this guy.

I love John Prine's talent.....his songs.... --I love this version I think, even better than the original album version! Thank You John Prine for all the talent you have shared with the world!!!

This and “ Blue Umbrella” are my favorites!

I love you John and will never forget any words to your great songs! RIP Darlin...

Pure genius in interpreting the human spirit and heart into words & songs. An American Treasure for all time. Very sad day!!