Dear Abby - John Prine

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  • čas přidán 25. 02. 2012
  • From a BBC Old Grey Whistle Test performance in 1973, John Prine and Dear Abby.
    I upload this video purely for information of like minded fans, do not own copyright, nor claim any revenue from it.
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Komentáře • 144

  • @sandratrimble6235
    @sandratrimble6235 Před 2 lety +46

    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
      @hummerklein4902 Před 2 lety +4

      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
      @christi186 Před rokem +2

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

    • @melaniemuasau9199
      @melaniemuasau9199 Před 11 měsíci +2

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

    • @user-bn2uw4bx9p
      @user-bn2uw4bx9p Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @chrisstrong3344
    @chrisstrong3344 Před 4 lety +39

    RIP John. Your music will live on forever

  • @jessebrewer2045
    @jessebrewer2045 Před 4 lety +14

    John Prine an American Treasure 🙏🏻

  • @gottadomor7438
    @gottadomor7438 Před rokem +9

    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.)

  • @alweston8271
    @alweston8271 Před 4 lety +28

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

  • @WildeNotesMusic
    @WildeNotesMusic Před 11 lety +24

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

  • @johnvollmar8414
    @johnvollmar8414 Před 4 lety +12

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

  • @aDogNamedHandsome
    @aDogNamedHandsome Před 3 lety +7

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

  • @richardhoff1626
    @richardhoff1626 Před 4 lety +45

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

  • @lilliegraham1088
    @lilliegraham1088 Před 4 lety +19

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

  • @joeslob1199
    @joeslob1199 Před 7 lety +41

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

    • @marfloaf
      @marfloaf Před 4 lety +1

      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

  • @leaduffy1311
    @leaduffy1311 Před 4 lety +17

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

  • @bryanjohnson3221
    @bryanjohnson3221 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @Koshka42
    @Koshka42 Před 4 lety +83

    He is gone. RIP John, you utter poet.

  • @papawoffour2562
    @papawoffour2562 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @ralfdog3
    @ralfdog3 Před 11 lety +42

    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
      @nbuehster Před 4 lety +3

      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
      @bilbopooh Před 3 lety +3

      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.

  • @LadyHeathersLair
    @LadyHeathersLair Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @davo2003hd
      @davo2003hd Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @dougsadler5923
    @dougsadler5923 Před 4 lety +10

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

  • @portnuefflyer
    @portnuefflyer Před 4 lety +17

    "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.

  • @ElainaDeva
    @ElainaDeva Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @saraha7976
    @saraha7976 Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @repeattie
    @repeattie Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @timhelgeson7453
    @timhelgeson7453 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @maryluebbert1652
    @maryluebbert1652 Před 4 lety +53

    My heart is broken at the loss of this man

    • @Juliamiller56
      @Juliamiller56 Před 2 lety +1

      I cried for 6 weeks

    • @shirleylawrence9570
      @shirleylawrence9570 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @guineveregruntle6746
    @guineveregruntle6746 Před rokem +3

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

  • @lancelange9377
    @lancelange9377 Před 4 lety +14

    RIP John. Thanks for all the memories.

  • @tamrakat
    @tamrakat Před 4 lety +6

    R.I.P., you were a treasure.❤️💔

  • @nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251

    R. I. P. John prine 😭😭

  • @alaskan20cents
    @alaskan20cents Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @heatherleger6430
    @heatherleger6430 Před 8 lety +14

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

    • @nolaboyke6469
      @nolaboyke6469 Před 7 lety +1

      Love the name Abby

    • @Alphacentauri819
      @Alphacentauri819 Před 4 lety +1

      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
      @stewartwollman2298 Před 3 lety

      @@nolaboyke6469 I

  • @pauledward7023
    @pauledward7023 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @375GTB
    @375GTB Před 4 lety +8

    I CRY...

  • @paullee2177
    @paullee2177 Před 4 lety +7

    A great talent, he will be missed.

  • @mygoddess1
    @mygoddess1 Před 2 lety +2

    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 ❤

  • @ktomsen8528
    @ktomsen8528 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @Dcenteio
    @Dcenteio Před 3 měsíci +2

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

  • @ackerrj
    @ackerrj Před 10 dny

    A great song... will cheer you up.😋😋😋

  • @jimtoohey7242
    @jimtoohey7242 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @RogerDema07
    @RogerDema07 Před 4 lety +14

    RIP legend

  • @Al-rs2rr
    @Al-rs2rr Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @BISCUITFISHING
    @BISCUITFISHING Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @aprilschneider9372
    @aprilschneider9372 Před dnem

    Miss ya, John!😒

  • @puterkatz
    @puterkatz Před 4 lety +31

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

  • @Elc0chin0
    @Elc0chin0 Před 4 lety +6

    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.

  • @Hamigal
    @Hamigal Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @tonymarch5361
    @tonymarch5361 Před 2 lety +1

    Sure do miss this man😥💜💜

  • @Kae6502
    @Kae6502 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @garywalters3007
    @garywalters3007 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @waywardwind3815
    @waywardwind3815 Před 4 lety +3

    The music lives. Rip jp

  • @hannahsimth-olsen579
    @hannahsimth-olsen579 Před 4 lety +6

    I screamed when I heard that he died.

  • @asklewislewisharrison9755

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

  • @sheiladali
    @sheiladali Před 4 lety +3

    we will miss you John Prine! RIP!

  • @mikemorreale8204
    @mikemorreale8204 Před 4 lety +3

    RIP John.You were one of kind.

  • @CindyBarg
    @CindyBarg Před rokem +1

    I can't stop listening to this!

  • @tomkelly1047
    @tomkelly1047 Před 3 lety +1

    We were robbed of a pure genius Rip John.

  • @StephenGrayce
    @StephenGrayce Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @anthonypanepinto9685
    @anthonypanepinto9685 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @chelsearyder5077
    @chelsearyder5077 Před 4 lety +2

    Rip John and Tom! Loved that song!!

  • @karenfuchs1674
    @karenfuchs1674 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @fingerpickerdude101
    @fingerpickerdude101 Před 11 lety +4

    Dear Abby will be missed!

  • @adamnicholson1273
    @adamnicholson1273 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @todd620
    @todd620 Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @375GTB
    @375GTB Před 4 lety +15

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

    • @shanemac5366
      @shanemac5366 Před 4 lety +1

      Status updates to stable 4.1.20.

    • @Joekidd1961
      @Joekidd1961 Před 4 lety +3

      @@shanemac5366 Rest in Peace. Died today.

  • @DBKeeffe
    @DBKeeffe Před 4 lety +3

    Sad Times
    RIP Good man.

  • @itzfelix7132
    @itzfelix7132 Před 3 lety +1

    I miss John Prine :(

  • @lynngilman1402
    @lynngilman1402 Před 4 lety +3

    Rest In Peace 🙏🏻❤️

  • @maggiewickwire2936
    @maggiewickwire2936 Před 4 lety +5

    RIP 😢

  • @rdillon517
    @rdillon517 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @robertmorici8605
    @robertmorici8605 Před 4 lety +3

    RIP John Prine

  • @kikenobel8724
    @kikenobel8724 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hermosa interpretación y será eternamente recordada.

  • @jimmiphaze5785
    @jimmiphaze5785 Před 6 měsíci

    Alaska loves John Prine a musician for the people

  • @warrenholmes6268
    @warrenholmes6268 Před 11 lety +4

    RIP Dear Abby. Love John Prime Too!!

  • @kylebackman6461
    @kylebackman6461 Před 5 lety +2

    I love this guy

  • @tstan9713
    @tstan9713 Před 10 lety +6

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

  • @glennstrong6930
    @glennstrong6930 Před rokem +1

    Love it!!

  • @MarkHolman
    @MarkHolman Před 7 lety +5

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

    • @stevewoan6
      @stevewoan6 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @Gr8Layks
      @Gr8Layks Před 4 lety +2

      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
      @buckykattguitar Před 4 lety

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

  • @thediamonddoggie
    @thediamonddoggie Před 4 lety +5

    RIP. :(

  • @garydunn3868
    @garydunn3868 Před 4 lety +3

    A Poet Laureate of the uncommon man.

  • @chrismcgovern1647
    @chrismcgovern1647 Před 4 lety +3

    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

  • @geniusmchaggis
    @geniusmchaggis Před 3 lety +1

    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....

  • @hermanator1953
    @hermanator1953 Před 6 lety +29

    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
      @DH-ce6dh Před 3 lety +2

      he would love it.

    • @RemingtonRidersMusic
      @RemingtonRidersMusic Před 3 lety +1

      Hahaha. Great new verse !

    • @samuelwilkinson3666
      @samuelwilkinson3666 Před 2 lety +1

      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
      @hermanator1953 Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @bobbygriz5648
    @bobbygriz5648 Před 3 lety +1

    This is greatness ❤🙏🎸

  • @dallasorr1794
    @dallasorr1794 Před 4 lety +1

    I will ALWAYS missssssss you

  • @utetrahemicon
    @utetrahemicon Před rokem +1

    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 CZcams 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.

  • @andrewcapps4415
    @andrewcapps4415 Před 4 lety +2

    RIP John.

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 Před 2 lety

    I'm still waiting for my mail, John.

  • @74Spirit1
    @74Spirit1 Před 4 lety +1

    Very sorry he passed. A coworker likes this song.

  • @375GTB
    @375GTB Před 4 lety +2

    MIA!
    In the war...
    HERO!

  • @lindadoucette6347
    @lindadoucette6347 Před 11 lety +2

    i love this

  • @MorrisDugan
    @MorrisDugan Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @jcdthevoice3896
    @jcdthevoice3896 Před 4 lety +3

    Pretty sad just now...

  • @nbuehster
    @nbuehster Před 4 lety +3

    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".

  • @laurabeane8862
    @laurabeane8862 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @andeecarolla9694
    @andeecarolla9694 Před 4 lety +2

    RIP

  • @375GTB
    @375GTB Před 4 lety +1

    RIP BRO'

  • @MrMrdanny59
    @MrMrdanny59 Před 11 lety

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

  • @cwby1978
    @cwby1978 Před 4 lety

    Rest In Peace Sir

  • @djs4415
    @djs4415 Před 2 lety

    Gog BLESD YOUF SOUL 💖💖💖💖

  • @jamesmueller8812
    @jamesmueller8812 Před 9 měsíci

    🕊️❤️😎

  • @melissalykins8895
    @melissalykins8895 Před 4 lety +1

    ❤️