That entire story is just so amazing. Real and surreal at the same time. But mostly just real and vivid like the part about the girl falling asleep in his arms humming "louie, louie". American kids should have to take a John Prine class to graduate high school.

I asked Google what song was Johns favorite, and this popped up. First time I heard it was about 2mos ago. Now it's one of my favorite songs ever. RIP John. He has a way....

John, may you always stand by peaceful water. RIP and many thanks.

John Prine never sold out and I dont really think he ever cared if anyone liked his songs, and what we got was pure brilliance

@jeffwoods2921

Ай бұрын

Oh I know he cared about the listeners, as though he knew and loved every single one of us. He didn’t care about the record companies wanting to control what he was wanting to do.

Just saw John for the second time tonight. I'm 28 years old. I went to the show with my 25 year old brother, 57 year old dad, and 77 year old grandmother. Grandma had never even heard of John until we told her we were taking her to see him a couple weeks ago. And she loved it. And I can now say I've seen a concert with my grandma. Thanks John. And dad for getting me into John. And thanks grandma for getting dad into music. And thanks me for thinking it'd be awesome to take grandma. Full circle!

@robmckenzie2798

Жыл бұрын

I’m 68 and my kids love John since they were in there teens and a couple even younger I have six kids. We love Lake Marie (shadows) we used to yell when it was time. Adults now and we’ll always love John. Rest In Peace and say hi to D’Mac up there and maybe catch a few fish.

@gregdandeneau291

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful story Laurie.

@Dina-nm1nx

Жыл бұрын

@@robmckenzie2798 (shadows!)

@user-mh1ln5fu2d

2 ай бұрын

I lost John for a few years. But now I can't get enough.

These days I live in Austin but this song brings me home. Thanks John.

This song makes me cry - GOD, I LOVE HIM - he is a lyrical GENIUS - the first time I saw him AFTER his surgery, EVERYTIME he started singing, I started crying - I am so happy that he is still performing, I've tried to see him everytime he comes to my area - LOVE YOU JOHN.....

I AM 60 AND I WAS TURNED ON TO JOHN PRINE,IN THE 70S AND HE HAS GOT TO BE MY ALL TIME FAVORITE ALL THESE YEARS SURE WISH I COULD FIND OUT ABOUT THIS SONG,WHAT HIS CONNECTION WAS,TO TWIN LAKES WISCONSIN,I GREW UP IN TWIN LAKES,MANY YEARS IF ANYONE HAS ANY IDEA,POST IT FOR ME PLEASE................. THANKS DAVE

No one ever did more with G, C and D Bless you John Rest in Peace

I’m in Northern IL and only realized that lake Marie is an hour away this summer I will definitely be standing by peaceful waters RIP John Prine

My favorite John Prine tune out of many of his masterpieces. The Native Americans find two innocent babes not of their own kind and nurture them and name their lakes after them. Centuries later, modern society has turned that into a place where dogs were barking, cars were parking, loan sharks were sharking and narcs were narcing. What two bodies do we find? Naked bodies, faces horribly disfigured by some sharp object, their life blood turned into shadows. The singer's own love lost and slammed up on the banks of Lake Marie. Thank you John Prine for always writing songs that were about something specific but also about something vast and true. RIP

I just heard the news about Prine's covid-19 diagnosis -- and came here to pay tribute to all that we might lose. My heart is with John and his family.

@whyknot3898

4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace brother

@stevegibbs4533

4 жыл бұрын

Jesus lives for us all

I would consider being a bruised orange a compliment. And I took John's advise when I was younger. We moved to the country ,had alot of children, fed them all peaches, and let them find Jesus on their own.

I’m sitting her crying and I don’t know why, thanks John.

@Joseph-gm9op

4 ай бұрын

Let it all out, you'll be glad you did,,,,,

My 3 yr old daughter asks me all the time to "play peaceful waters Daddy" she recognizes it after two strums on the guitar every time it comes on. We started listening to it when she was a tiny baby and had a lot of trouble sleeping, but John would soothe here to sleep every time. I hope she hears this song when she's older and remembers it was her and daddy's song. Thank God for John Prine.

@laurasyn6902

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Saathoff (:

@josephkenny77

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful story, thank you

@johnfeore3678

4 жыл бұрын

Sure is a beautiful song. Especially this version.

@kellyparkinson444

4 жыл бұрын

Amen ✌❤

@loridale4079

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Saathoff thank fucking god for Johnny Prine

I’m a Marie my late dad played this to me every time I got in his car. It is so special to me RIP John Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

@johndavis3735

4 жыл бұрын

It is so touching to have a bond between a father and a daughter,and a song, such a beautiful,complex song as this is heavenly. This is forever a sweet reminder of your dad. Be well Marie.

@michele21auntiem

4 жыл бұрын

I am a marie too but was always called my middle name.

@thatONEmachine

Жыл бұрын

Lot of great folk music over there. Corries are Scottish but still, worth a listen if you haven't.

Oh old friend I sincerely hope you’re standing besides peaceful waters right now. RIP John and thank you for the memories.

@tygulick

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Emzy. Indeed he is. Peaceful waters, fishing and whistling while smoking a cigarette that's nine miles long. I love you John Prine! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@frig5956

4 жыл бұрын

Weird thing is - that's what Emzy would whisper to John privately at the funeral. And it would be completely appropriate and heartfelt. But now we put it out to the world. Just strange. And a little self-aggrandizing.

@julieadams9334

4 жыл бұрын

@@frig5956 ahhh.... c'mon...let it rest

@kellyparkinson8594

4 жыл бұрын

I love this live version. "Oh Baby, we gotta go now." I swear I fell in love with that man ages ago and he resided about 40 miles from me in Brentwood. At least one of his homes.and for.the time his kids were in school. A dear friend of mine whose an actual good guy attorney in it for helping others, most humble with great humility, well his daughter went.to same private school in Nashville/Brentwood and he'd see Mr. Prine every morning and they became friends. I was given opportunity to meet him and his lovely wife but was too star struck and enjoyed my obsession from afar. Plus I didn't want to ogle over them. I wish now I could have just sincerely expressed my adoration for him, his song writing, amazing sense of humor and thanked him for his blessings and how he has touched me for 25 years. Always take advantage of an opportunity like that. I'm devastated I couldn't express my compassion for his talent. There's never been anyone like him and will never be another Master Prine. His family is as humble and lovely as you can imagine. Why can't there be more musicians like John Prine? Then again if there were, it would take away his unique magic. Rest in peace and yes, I hope he's enjoying a cigarette 9 miles long. 😉 Lake Marie is one of the most heartfelt compositions and recordings. I'm grateful to have seen him at Bonnaroo during the early days of the fest under a tent with true fans. I never tried to get close. Just found a perfect spot away from my friends and met new friends listening soulfully to his immeasurable performance.

@reginareyes8274

4 жыл бұрын

M

i am gonna play this song for all my buddies who say country music sucks, after hearing this song there is no way they will still not like country

I don't know how many times I've listened to this, but I couldn't count it on ten hands. I passed up the chance to see John a few months before he died, because I didn't want to have to go to the concert alone. Lesson learned.

Ive loved this guy for 35 years you are right susan it is like church

@janetglover999

2 ай бұрын

Amen. Brother John. 😊

@jeffwoods2921

Ай бұрын

Yup!

Oh, by the way, I'm 49.and of all the music I've listened to and loved, Nothing beats john prine. It's like going to church. He renews your soul.

Man I can’t get enough of this song. I spent the first 40 years of my life at Lake Marie on the Illinois Wisconsin border and was probably conceived there too. Some of the best times of my life happened there. It was the only place that I’ve ever felt truly at home.

@jimduddleston9845

4 жыл бұрын

And the Italian sausages were sizzlin'....

@richardsavaglio661

4 жыл бұрын

Jim Duddleston I cooked Italian sausages for dinner on Tuesday and they sure were sizzling. It was sadly fitting too

@johnbennettiv

4 жыл бұрын

Never laid eyes on Lake Marie... but this is all I want to hear these days.

@robmckenzie2798

Жыл бұрын

This song is a favorite of mine. John is Awesom he has a way of making you yell out Shadows no mater where you are or what your doing. Lots of good memories. And perhaps catch a few fish. We gotta go now.

@user-xs9sc8ux2e

2 ай бұрын

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Thank you John Prine for all the beautiful songs and memories you wrote for us. Enjoy Heaven buddy!

If you can't listen to John Prine in heaven, I aint goin.

God damn. This is a masterpiece. This is the most sincere and beautiful that those three chords have ever sounded. It's only 3 chords over and over again for almost 10 minutes, but it still feels too short.

@wesleyedwards3031

6 жыл бұрын

sublime

@micheln.

5 жыл бұрын

You talk like a musician with heart & you are right !

@micksavage2605

5 жыл бұрын

yep I just wanted it to keep going forever,

@stephenlysons6724

5 жыл бұрын

Three chords and the truth.

@brettswanson5976

4 жыл бұрын

Love the insightful, sensitive comment from SKULL KRUSHER lol

This is about the 10th time I've listened to this song since last night. The sheer pleasure you can see in John Prine's face says it all about this performance. The story is wonderfully told, and the guitar interplay -- especially the last 2 minutes -- is just a joy to behold.

Love your music!! Rest in peace John Prine. You will be missed. You were truly one of a kind!!

I'll never forget seeing John and his band playing this live. It was pure musical genius

I've been praying for John's recovery and heard tonight that he had passed. I'm going to watch this and be sad for a while.

legend of a man, this song, this song makes me connect with people like no other.

The mailman continues to deliver. One of the best EVER !

@im4out

8 жыл бұрын

😃

The girl I love the most in this world turn me on 2 john prine she's gone but I can still listen to his music and think about her with a tear in my eye thank you Mr.price

This is one of my favs by John. I love the song but also love the guitar work at the end. There were 4 guys playing, and man they was sizzling!

@johntechwriter

7 ай бұрын

They were making history, and they knew it.

I've seen Prine a bunch of times and I don't think I've ever seen a better performance than this one. Damn, it just brings tears to your eyes. The best video on KZread, thanks for posting this.

@5340lrae

9 ай бұрын

⁰7k1

@user-kl9ew8yc3o

6 ай бұрын

Some trash is cool 😎.

Never been to Lake Marie but I know John was very fond of Ireland and we have a few lakes here RIP John in the hard year it was lost my own dad this year John's last song reminds me of him as he was a horse breeder and he knew every blade of grass of the roads and fields God bless them both.

I was down with the flu. PBS on the air. Heard the song and recalled my first true love. I truly ached. Love the since since then.

I discovered John Prine a singer song writer poet only recently and wonder now how i missed him in 65 years. What a discovery. All his songs have a deceptive simplicity with universal perennial age old themes that have relevance for us all at any age. He has a lot of humanity that does not exclude the listener nor promote the singer. And he's all the greater for that. Well done Mr Prine. You are a unique human soul out there for me. You give me hope and make me young again. Well as young as I'm ever going to feel. Cheers

@peterhalbleib4212

5 жыл бұрын

I think almost everyone that 'discovers' John Prine asks themselves the same question! Very well put comment sir!

@michaelrickard9890

5 жыл бұрын

@@peterhalbleib4212 thanks very much Peter.

Saw John play this (my favourite of his) as part of his encore in London Ontario last Saturday. As the song reached it's climax, he dropped his guitar and danced a jig as the audience cheered and screamed. He did it right. Oh Baby, we gotta go now.

@kenh9681

4 жыл бұрын

How I will choose to remember him. Saw him 27 times over the years and feel like I've lost my True hero. 60 now and he's been my favorite since I was 16.

I can't imagine growing up without John Prine. I guess it all would have been different Thank you for this Catch a few fish...

My favourite John Prine is the one I’m listening to

@diamonddave8693

3 жыл бұрын

The lyrics are so clever and the way John delays the phrasing is brilliant The wind was blowing....through her hair

Jason Wilber's guitar work on this song is just outstanding. Every time.

It makes a whole lot of sense why Dylan said this was his favorite Prine song. From the story to the building jam session at the end, pure bliss!!! R.I.P. John.

@veritasuno3304

Жыл бұрын

What is up w this story ..?

So sad tonight.He has been such a big part of my life.Thanks for the music John.

RIP John Prine. You were Simply the Best.

I remember John Prine appearing in N.Y.C. In the village in the mid 1970s . That's when I realized John was special . He must have lived some life to even think of these lyrics & songs ! Lake Marie is one of his greatest ,Along with Sam Stone & the 6:00 o'clock news !

Of all of John Prine's songs, this one I hold closest to my heart. Standing by peaceful waters...sail on John Prine.

I lived in Chicago. Taught school all day in the city. Went to the Fifth Peg to hear John sing every time he was there. That was my neighborhood.Those were the days.

Listening with a broken heart.

@juanramongarciadelrio2204

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!.

I can see him now, standing there " smoking a cigarette 9 miles long". . .🚬

@lindabingham394

3 жыл бұрын

and drinking a vodka and ginger ale!!!

My five year old asked me the other day what blood looked like in a black and white video ..... after I shed a tear and collected myself .... I said "SHADOWS."

@susanfischer3671

6 жыл бұрын

Big hug, Mama. Brilliant.

@onlyjesussavesjohn1463

6 жыл бұрын

Great reply! I can just imagine it happening!

@annejohnston8696

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 🙂

@Hammett175

4 жыл бұрын

Bwahahaha. Well executed.

@jimduddleston9845

4 жыл бұрын

That comment got me crying again..

Beautiful needs no explanation. Just let the love and heartbreak flow. Thank you John. You extraordinary human being.

R.I.P. John Prine... off to those Peaceful Waters. 😔🙏🙏🙏😔

John Prine understands the chasm that exists between truth and lies in society. He closes the chasm through his lyrics and guitar playing. Lake Marie lifts my spirits. God bless you John. Thank you for your inspiration.

One of my favorite John Prine songs and Lord knows, I had a few.. .RIP John 🪕

I absolutely love this song, it brings me back to when I first heard it, and every time I hear it, I get those tears and the memories, not bad ones but all the good ones that I got to spend with my Mother, my best friend. My best friend showed me this song when I was a teenager, Thank you and thank you John. Respect.

God Bless John Prine. One of the greatest story tellers ever. You will be sorely missed

@robbstark8788

4 жыл бұрын

@Randy Bingham what?

This is hands down my favorite song ever.

@kencrews

7 жыл бұрын

Souveneirs and Lake Marie,

@charlespiety5229

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/epiuxqeKf6uyj6w.html :)

Honestly, has there ever been a better storyteller in the history of music, Prine gets my vote every time. He's like fine wine, the man just gets better with age.

I had the great pleasure of seeing him tonight, Prine in his prime. He did the best version of this song that I have ever heard.

Very sad day, goodbye to one of the greatest ever songwriters. RIP

Just think...this is just one of his best poems. Thanks John.

I love different types of music, but when I want to get in touch with my true self, I listen to John Prine.

And I listen to his CD s in my car everyday to forgot to add that I am so happy that I got to see him in concert he is the most awesome person ever he really gets me out of my depressive emotions I just wish he was still here so I could see him again in concert it was a sad day when he left this world

As to the lyrics... it's rare when you hear a tune with random, story-like lyrics about people you don't know anything about, and you "get" the song at the emotional level where the facts are all different but you understand what he's talking about. This is a perfect song in that regard...

Arguably, the best 10 mins of music on You Tube.

@im4out

8 жыл бұрын

can't argue with that..

@stephaniebabbitt67

8 жыл бұрын

+Steve Paradiso Fact.

@mauricechaplin6420

8 жыл бұрын

+Steve Paradiso yep

@ole5anddimer

8 жыл бұрын

+Steve Paradiso I have decided that this is just too amazing to actually exist. Therefore, this is arguably the best 10 minutes of music on KZread that can't possibly be real.

@MrRxdoctor

8 жыл бұрын

This is pure magic.

We lost him, Folks, half hour or so ago... He put up a Hell of a fight.... But alas... RIP John Prine...

@stevieb.5836

4 жыл бұрын

Willy Maal Still can’t believe it.

@TheSciwriter

4 жыл бұрын

He gave us peaceful waters. Thank you, John. I can't get your songs out of my head. And I don't want to. My heart swells for you. Love, love, love.

@ozziesnephew

4 жыл бұрын

I will always come back to this song. I miss John

@paulmerlin5929

4 жыл бұрын

Still so sad about his passing. It's comforting to read all of the comments. Thanks everyone for sharing all of the memories and thoughts of John. I only discovered him when Tree of Forgiveness came out, but he quickly felt like a family member, long lost brother. I was lucky enough to see him once, brought my father and will never forget it.

Oooooooh baby....... we gotta go. I love this song. Rest in peace John.

My dad used to take us swimming here back in the 60s. When he was a kid he used to work at the lake renting boats. John is in our blood...and always will be..

@im4out

8 жыл бұрын

:)

He's in heaven now having that cocktail of vodka and ginger ale.

Love the story to this song. Saw John in London a few years ago he was great.

Wonderful!! 🎼🎼🎶🎸🎸⭐️🎵🎵🎵⭐️

I lived in Twin Lakes, went swimming and fishing in Lake Marie all the time. Beautiful lake, wonderful song.

Perfection ! Loves me some Prine ! Wonderful Story Teller & Musician ! Thank you

It's hard for me to listen to this without it bringing tears to my eyes. I saw this exact tour and was sitting between two of my best friends, man that was something.... within 2years I lost both of them to suicide... it wasn't time for them to go , both were 53 years old and couldn't cope with the world and people changing around them. Don't let alcohol and pills destroy everything you put together your whole life, ask for help , I wish they would have asked me. This song is a haunting reminder to me of lost friends and good times spent with them by peaceful waters......

@jamesonrennert3357

6 жыл бұрын

How Sad...Thank You for Sharing. My Sympathies

@michaelangelo5204

5 жыл бұрын

You brought me to tears.

@indigogirl17

5 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss, my friend. Such a beautiful song to remember them by. Let light perpetual shine upon them.

@JeremyHumboldt

5 жыл бұрын

Makes me cry too. Just became a widower from cancer and this song and the band are too beautiful to bear.

@timrasmussen6628

5 жыл бұрын

We can always try to help the ones we love,whether they accept our help is up to them we extend the hand and hope they grab on .

Got to see him for the last time in Charleston, SC. This song closed the show. So special.

You know how people will complain “that’s a part of my life I wont get back again!” Thank God for You Tube that watching this clip is a part of my life I can have again!

John Prine songs always make me smile. I'm smiling listening to Lake Marie.....but with tears streaming down my face. R.I.P. John!

Ahh, dammit. John, I miss you already. Your songs helped in the bad times and the good. None other like you. thanks for everything

Thank God for a song like this. I can't imagine a thing that is more like what it feels like to be alive.

The Absolute supreme song writer, and Troubadour! Love you Rest In Peace and I know you are singing and playing for God snd Goddess and all the Angels. Rock on in Heaven!

Thank you so much John Prine and im4outagain for posting this.

John I love your music, you have a beautiful gift and I enjoy listening to the stories behind your songs. Bless you John and may you bless us that love your music and you with a whole lot more. You bring out the best in me when I listen to you, I'm very inspired to grab my Daddy's guitar and banjo he left from his music he played thru out his life, love you

I cry every time I listen to my Music Hero. I'm blessed to have ever listened to Mr. Prine

Damn....Damn....such a treasure.....blue collar genius. Like everyone here, I needed to hear this. Take care everyone.

First saw john Prine at the Earl of Old Town, in Chicago. After hearing his first song I became a lifelong fan. John is a national treasure!

Posted by Lidia: Why is this land blessed with such amazing amount of talent...I can't stop being in awe every single time.

Be still my heart! May his memory be a blessing! Thank you Mr Prine for so much light!

You put up a hell of a fight, as you always did, John... but comes a time you just have to let go, and sail away..... Rest in peace,...

From the Peaceful Waters of Lake Elizabeth in Twin Lakes, WI...RIP John, thank you for all of the great music and you will be sorely missed.

If John Prine needed a kidney and mine worked, I would give it to him.

@ritarama23

5 жыл бұрын

You can give your kidney on top of my kidney :)

@kennethborel5454

4 жыл бұрын

As a organ recipient. And fan of john prine. Ya all got me misty. Thats love.

@stevieb.5836

4 жыл бұрын

Butch Shipley Amen. I would probably give him both of mine.

@MAS4956

4 жыл бұрын

He’s in critical condition. Covid19

A true story teller,,,, he will be sorely missed.

Sorry to hear about John's passing 4-7-20 early evening. His poetic resolve in his writing about real happenings in his life and how he sees life in general were a gift to everyone. I learned to play his songs from the first time I heard his tunes on the radio back in the early 70s. It was easy cords with strange picking patterns. Soon I learned he only played with two fingers, his forefinger and thumb. I am used to using 3 to 4 and still had a hard time getting his patterns worked out. Now, 40 years later, they come easy to me. so playing as many of his tunes as I can today. This one being one of my favorites.

Anxiously awaiting April 29th to see John with Darrell Scott on the bill as well at the Tennessee Theater..........front row seat, 13th time seeing John and at least the 10th time to see Darrell.............PRICELESS!!!

His songs have been the background music of my life, and I'm heartbroken today that he has left us. I hope you're in paradise now, John. You so deserve it for all the joy you brought us over the years.

Love you forever John Prine! Thank you for the inspiration, music, and memories! ❤

Listened to this song for 1st time on my 40th birthday and I had a few tears for those gone before, or was that for those 40 years, a song with so many themes, depends on the day you listen to it.

takes me back when my brothers were alive and we would listen to this awesome music. Oh the memories

@im4out

8 жыл бұрын

:)

arguably the greatest performance in the entire history of music. ....it's THAT good! strikes a surreal chord.

Rest in peace, John. This story soothes my heart. I hope you are standing by peaceful waters.

Ah Baby! Standing by peaceful waters! A great storyteller!Great ability to capture an audience.

@MrRDSimpson

8 жыл бұрын

+Nolan Pierce He captured me....many times

@Phish1995

7 жыл бұрын

Saw him perform this live at three different venues and each time it brought the roof down. It was a religious experience each time.