John Prine - A Message from Bill Murray
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- Bill tells us the story of how he got his sense of humor back, thanks to "the humor of John Prine."
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Singer. Songwriter. Poet. Icon.
John Prine was an artist’s artist with a list of admirers and collaborators that cut across musical genres and generations - names like Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Brandi Carlile, George Strait, Kurt Vile, Miranda Lambert, The Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, among others.
Though he was born in Maywood, Illinois, in 1946, John declared himself “pure Kentuckian” throughout his life. His parents, Willian and Verna, were natives of Paradise, Kentucky. The family would spend summers there in Muhlenberg County, where John listened to bluegrass music and studied the guitar styles of country music heroes Doc Watson and Merle Travis with his older brother, Dave.
In Maywood, he worked as a postman before being drafted into the army in 1966. It was as a postman that John began to write the songs that would connect with so many. He sang at Chicago folk clubs, where he was introduced to singer-songwriter Kris Kristopherson, who invited John to open for him in New York. It was there that Jerry Wexler, president of Atlantic Records, first heard Prine and offered him a recording contract. His self-titled debut album was released in 1971 and featured a list of songs now regarded as classics, including “Paradise,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “Illegal Smile,” Hello in There,” and “Sam Stone.” Prine received the first of his 13 Grammy nominations in 1972 for Best New Artist. He would record three more albums for Atlantic and another three with Asylum.
His profound impact on American music was amplified in 1981 when John co-founded Oh Boy Records, and independent label where he released most of his subsequent work and which gave voice and respect to so many fellow singers and songwriters.
In his distinguished career, John won four Grammys and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2020). He was a three-time recipient of the Artist of the Year Award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards, which also honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting. He won the Pen/New England Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award (2016) and was enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2019). In addition, John was named Honorary Poet Laureate of Illinois (2020).
John Prine passed away on April 7, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. The outpouring of grief and love from his fan community was staggering. Over 500,000 viewers participated in an online memorial and tribute that raised more than half a million dollars for Covid-related community causes. In 2021, the Prine family created the Hello In There Foundation to honor John’s spirit of generosity towards those in need. Fiona Prine and her sons continue to operate and expand the reach of John’s independent record label, Oh Boy Records.
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I met John Prine in Nashville one evening at the Station Inn. I walked up to him and said I was a great fan. He replied Geez, theres 3 of you now! I asked if I could buy him a beer and he said he just couldn't disappoint a fan. Great poet, great musician and a great part of my life. Thank you, John. Rest easy, my friend.....
Yeah, that was John👍
Anyone else bingeing on John Prine videos? He was an absolute treasure, and will truly be missed.
I have been
...as well as blasting his music everywhere I go in the car!! ;)
For sure! I just heard, though, three days late.
James Shulkind binging, smiling, laughing and crying
Till 3AM thursday night
John Prine has been saving lives all over the world for decades.
Robert Wills amen. He got me through the worst. This one has hurt bad.
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> Something tells me that is very true Robert. I didnt know John Prime, perhaps I was too young. A news alert came over my phone last week saying "Legendary Folk Singer, John Prine Dies". I spent the next two hours researching his music and him personally. What an interesting person. His song lyrics are amazing. I added many of his songs to my playlist and look forward to getting to know him and his music better.
God bless yu john prine.
I missed yu by a year to meet yu
John Prine is simply amazing. I found this guy Brett McDaniel, he is good too. Not as well known. I think he plays out of Alabama. So much talent out there you guys. czcams.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/video.html RIP Prine. Thanks for all the great music.
John Prine is a true poet and a national treasure. Say a prayer for him now.
Praying♥
Let's add a prayer for all those dealing with COVID 19.
@@MrBavariancowboy RIP John Prine
A heartfelt Thank You, John. Rest In Peace.
John Prine is simply amazing. I found this guy Brett McDaniel, he is good too. Not as well known. I think he plays out of Alabama. So much talent out there you guys. czcams.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/video.html RIP Prine. Thanks for all the great music.
I never cried for any celebrity death... until today. John Prine is a national treasure and will never be matched. Kacey Musgraves had it right I think. My idea of heaven is to burn one with John Prine. I hope I make it there to meet him anyway
My brother and I had our own Memorial in honor of John Prine. Jimmie, your words and feelings, we take to heart! Well said brother!!
I guess you don't know who Robert Hunter was...
Me too... never cried for a celebrity before
I still mourn the loss of my best friend Jerry Garcia too
@@jeffreybateham9527 No, who is Robert Hunter??
I truly believe that "In Spite of Ourselves" is the best and most realistic love song I have ever heard.
Joshua Norton , good alright!
My GF and I... that's our song. :)
I love it too!!
When I'm listening to that song, it is just as you said. When I listen to any other John Prine song, IT's the best in the world.
Agree !!!!!!!!
I’m doing food delivery at the moment during the crisis… And yesterday I got up and I put “fair and square”on...And I was driving around singing and loving our John Prine… Then I got my lunch, and parked down at the pier in the sparkling sunand for some reason turn the radio on,and there was the news...And then I sat at the pier and wept… I love you John...
John was my uncles favorite artist. When he passed, a video played with “illegal smile” in the background. It really touched my heart and was a perfect embodiment of my uncles soul and charm. Ever since, I’ve started my day with it before work. Makes me cry, smile, and laugh all at the same time. He truly brought smiles to everyone he ever came in contact with, just like mr. prine. My uncle saved my life, so John has just been a real blessing to me, sorry for the emotion guys. I know he would prefer that I keep a smile
“Jesus, the Missing Years” did the same for me. Dylan was totally impressed by Prine. “Existential poet” ? I think he called John. Thanks John, thanks Bill, thanks for posting this.
John Prine’s Great Days album on repeat pulled me out of a horrible depression in my early 20s. Saved my life really. We are united as a family in his music. Love him. Get well John Prine. We love you ❤️
My first understanding of musical creativity came from my first exposure to John Prine. The father of a friend of mine who had gone off to college (leaving me behind) took me to see John at the Alabama Theater in Birmingham in 1981. I've loved John and the wistful pleasure of laughing at life in song -- ever since that day. Please be brave, John Prine. Come back to us if you will.
God bless John Prine. He's pulled me up by the funny bone and the heart strings. None better.
John Prine is simply amazing. I found this guy Brett McDaniel, he is good too. Not as well known. I think he plays out of Alabama. So much talent out there you guys. czcams.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/video.html RIP Prine. Thanks for all the great music.
I heard John in '70 or '71 at the University of Houston, in a large classroom, before he became well known. The Pacifica radio station, KPFT I think, in Houston kept saying that you have to see this guy play. There were probably 20 people in the room, and I was right in front about 6 feet away. Needless to say, I was blown away. Songs about a guy coming back from 'Nam a junkie, old people, Paradise, Jeez I couldn't believe the songs. I remember looking around and some of the audience was straight-laced fraternity boys with their sorority girl dates, and it was obvious that they just didn't get that they were in the presence of an artist for the ages. Oh well. I've been a fan ever since, and, yes, when you are feeling down, there's something about his songs that makes everything allright.
I got the beautiful opportunity to hear John Prine at Red Rocks 7 months after my dad passed away, and I was so deep in my grief, I was struggling with even going to a concert. Well John made me truly laugh that night for the first time since we'd found out my father was sick and that concert was one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you, John!!
I love Bill, I love John, I love _this..._ Way back in the day, we had pig roasts/keg parties/bonfires, lots of people, and lots of Rock-N-Roll. For most of the night, we would have Sabbath, Kiss, Saxon, Van Halen, and a plethora of rock and metal blasting from the speakers. At some point after midnight, there were some people passed out while others were beginning to get rowdy... Then... John Prine would come out of those speakers, and people mellowed out, sat around the fire and sang along (drunk style, thinking we sounded like a choir of angels, but the reality would be far, far worse). It wasn't just a few parties here and there, Prine was like a god to us back then (still is a music god in the artistic genius sort of way). Living in a small town, we thought we had some sort of secret JP society that the rest of the world was missing out on. With the advent of the Internet, I find out we weren't as special as we thought we were - lol. Turns out that Johnny Cash, Roger Waters, and I guess the entire world knew our secret, so we didn't have much of a secret after all. God bless John Prine for the part he played in my youth, _and the rest of the world also._ And thank you Bill, for telling this story, maybe there will be a few people left who have not yet been blessed by the music of John Prine, and maybe he'll show up just when they need him the most.
You and I could be friends Bjorn Taboogey. So many of the same memories and SO BLESSED that so many of my friends were less than main stream, top ten people. We were always out of the box, the ones of us who weren't passed out by 10pm. LOL But now, all my old friends are passing away left & right. We're getting to be a lonely old crowd.
I first found John about 8 years ago in my early 20's, thru a banjoist I met and busked with while hobo-ing through the western U.S. Since then, his music music as been an unspeakably important part of my life.
Do you know if the juke box you worked on was the same one he got from Steve Goodman in exchange for the rights to "You Never Even Call Me By My Name"?
@NickleJ, speaking of Hobo-ing, do you ever listen to Seasick Steve?
Sounds like The Delta in the late 70s
@@peggygibbons479 remember Keith Sykes, The Box Tops, Larry Rasberry and the Highsteppers? All obscure great musicians from,Memphis in the 60s, 70s and 80
My husband and I just discovered the amazing John Prine in February 2021. We typically don’t listen to country music so that’s why we hadn’t heard of him before. I’m so sad to hear he passed away last year. I feel that I missed out on so much! We put on CZcams and let his videos play.....
Two of my all time favs are John Prine and John Hiatt, whom we saw last July. Both from the midwest, Prine was a mailman in a Chicago suburb before he was discovered. Prine is more of a folk artist with a unique and quirky down to earth view on life. I saw him at a small venue in the 80s, he did not disappoint. I think I like the album "Sweet Revenge" the best. His song "Fish and Whistle " will be played at my funeral. So glad I saw him live.
You two should have got out more.Its not Country.Its Folk and in someplaces,, its Americana.
@@knifelyfe6565 we definitely should have! But my preference wasn’t country or folk until the last few years. 70’s rock was my preference. Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty among many others. 🙂
@@elisaseverns2543 Checkout: Townes Van Zandt.Plant covered one of Townes tunes called "Harms Swift Way".He lived in Austin Texas for awhile and really got into Townes and many more Texas Singer/Songwriters.Also checkout Plant doing "House of Cards".Its a Richard Thompson cover but Plant nails it.
If you like some of that stuff, gimme a shout, I will turn you guys on to more.
HAPPY LISTENING!
@@knifelyfe6565 😊will do! Thank you!
Divorce and my 2 kids moved away with the x. I was a stay at home dad. Mr Mom. The loss was unbearable and that's an understatement. Thousands of miles on a Greyhound bus and hours of John Prine in my ears. Unwed Father's kills me. I cry every time. You hear the pain and the healing at the same time. It's an honest Angel singing you a song saying they understand and hurt too. Thank you for sharing your love of this artist and miracle, more need to hear of him.
Brian Keith been there brother. May your hurt heal quickly and completely. Stay strong. Your kids need you.
Very sorry to hear that, friend. You have a steep hill to climb ahead of you. Keep your courage up and let your kids watch as you rise. You can do it.
John Prine is simply amazing. I found this guy Brett McDaniel, he is good too. Not as well known. I think he plays out of Alabama. So much talent out there you guys. czcams.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/video.html RIP Prine. Thanks for all the great music.
John Prine is an American treasure that not many young people will ever discover
Rest in Peace John. You're back singing with your great friend Steve Goodman. Thanks for your life and wit and music. ❤️❤️
John Prine , was my moms absolute favorite singer of all time. I grew up listening to him every day. My mom was so cool and when she died I played some of his songs at her funeral. We even went to see him in concert. I have so many great memories. Thanks for posting this.
I remember sitting watching John play , and he said "Now remember folks, when I pass away, if I go before you do, be sure and weep and sob and go around like your dog died all day long, that is what I want......Got'cha ha ha ha"
B.M. Probably didn’t intend during this ode to his friend to give a message of hope, but he did, it’s what I took for this video... A turn for the better can happen at anytime for anyone .... R.I.P. John Prine ... Thanks Bill 🤟
I can relate. My moment of humoresque epiphany came in 1977 off his first album listening to: "Please Don't Bury Me"
One of my favorites♥️
I loved him and so sad he passed. He was the greatest poet!
John touches all of us, because he shows compassion. Angels from Montgomery is an example.
John's songs have saved me many a time, but the one that stands out is Lake Marie. It was somewhere in the midst of 1993, I was in the middle of a heart-wrenching divorce and was at the lowest point of my entire life. Didn't really care if I lived or died. Then I heard, "...we found ourselves in Canada, trying to save our marriage. And perhaps, catch a few fish. Whatever came first." I laughed for the first time in a long time, and that was the beginning of the long climb out of the abyss. Thanks again, John.
Marie!
Maynard the Miser My dad played me Lake Marie years ago and its one of the greatest songs ive evere heard in all my life.
I agree that song was a revelation to me too
SHADOWS!! man, id love to talk about how throughout every day I hear his lines echo in my mind at various times. Id love to share the ones most important... i never meet anyone who knows yet thats one of my very 1st qualifying questions...do u know who John Prine is? Its so essential yet lacking in my life.
:-)
Classic prime time Prine, a most welcome lol!
I was 4 or 5 the first time I heard John Prine. I didn't understand much..but Sam Stone made me cry. It still does. There is true power in his music and I think he is one of the last true bards.
"Hello in There" is my signature John Prine song.. All good. Thank you, John.
Love the way everyone is thinking of John Prine right now.
This awful thing has taken one of our legends and a good friend to all. Rest in peace my friend.
Prine has been part of my life for many years. As a therapist I frequently refer to his music and one of my favorite lines is from Far from me "a question ain't really a question, if you know the answer too". I never knew any connection between Prine and Bill Murray but it makes perfect sense.
Two Great Chicagoians.lol
John is at the top of my list of favorites, all of our prayers for him to pull through this, he is a national treasure.
Wow,, John Prine was a beloved national treasure 💔
🙏🙏 prayers for John & his wife 🙏🙏. Thanks Bill
Told my uncle once that john prine reminded me of him,he responded,"yeah me too." RIP john.
I will always heed advice from Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.....strength & love & good thoughts to John Prime and his family....thank you for the gift of your beautiful music 🙏
I met John years ago in Orange Beach Alabama, I was a huge fan, and still am. John has a way of breaking through the malaise of a depressed state. Works ever time I tell ya.
Knowing Bill loves John Prine makes me love Bill even more it's 2020 and I still listen to John's music everyday along with guy Clark Bobby Bare, and more I'm thankful for all the great music
I found John in the early 80's. Anytime I need to reset my outlook on life, I play some of his songs. Genius is the one word I can find.
Thanks Bill
John means a lot to many of us.
Linda Goes To Mars, Ain’t Hurtin’ Nobody, Quit Hollerin’ At Me.. and the list of greats goes on.
John Prine is in critical condition as of March 28 with COVID-19 complications.
HEY BILL MURRAY THIS SONG WAS THE FIRST PRINE SONG I HEARD TOO PROB 30 YRS AGO. A FRIEND OF MINE THAT I PLAYED BLUE GRASS MUSIC WITH HAD THAT GRAVELY VOICE LIKE PRINE AND SANG THAT TUNE ONE NIGHT WHILE WE WERE PERFORMING. I ASKED WHO IT WAS AND HE SAID JOHN PRINE. AFTER THAT I WAS HOOKED. GOT BIG INTO JOHN PRINE FROM THERE ON IN.
we've lost a gentleman poet and genius RIP John Prine
I would love to hear you play in person. In Daytona Beach, FL. Thank you for your music, your humor, your honesty, and making me thankful that I found the rest of your music after listening to Sam Stone for 15 years.
My husband is a disabled Vietnam veteran. When we met, he was 15 years sober, and Sam Stone was one of the songs that was always in his play list. One day, I decided to see what other songs were performed by this John Prine, and I was blown away.
Six years ago my husband suffered a traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident. His guitar playing is one of the thing he loved that's affected by his injury, but he doesn't give up. Every day he picks up his guitar, sits in front of his microphone and keeps trying to get his music back.
Today I showed him Some Humans Ain't Human. He said he can't pick like you do, so I suggested chords and strumming. Every day we're on the right side of the grass it's a gift. That's my motto, and you can write a song about it :-)
His music touched many. He was Uncle John to me. We all miss him. He was a legend and until I got older, I never realized his reach. All my childhood lullabies were his songs. Love you, Uncle John... I hope you're resting well
Love John Prine! And love Bill Murray! ❤❤
Good story! Every person on the planet should experience the art and eccentric humor of both John Prine and Bill Murray.
Bill Murray.........like John Prine has taken me from a dark moment to the lighter side, John has been in my head for over 40 years and have been so fortunate to see him perform multiple times...and still cry like a little girl everytime I hear "Hello In There"
But you Bill, you have sprayed my brain with laughter, so thanks for putting yourself into the shit storm that is known as public scrutiny.
Everyone watching Bill tonight, John Prine needs to rely on our prayers for his recovery. He's hospitalized as I write this with the Corona Virus in intensive care. Dear Lord. Please don't bury John in that cold, cold ground. Don't cut him up in pieces and pass him all around either. Instead kick the snot bubbles out of that Virus and restore our beloved John Prine to his Meatloaf Loving self to write and sing for many many more years to come.💖
THE POPE ASKED GOD TO STOP THE VIRUS NO ANSWER AND THERE NEVER WILL BE. CHEERS JOHN.
@@DENIEL381 Just stopping by to piss on the love and hopes of a stranger. Class.
@@LanceAnderson77 DON'T KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING DUDE.
Kick the shit out of Trump
@@DENIEL381 That's because you have no Class
That's a great story! Prine is definitely great medicine when you're feeling down. I actually have a great story about John from about 25 years ago. There was a year or so where I worked for John fixing his 1940's Wurlitzer jukebox. I was an occasional guest at his home until the project was finished. Sometime afterward, I was working third shift on my regular job. The people I was working for were horrible to many employees. I too became very depressed which is something I have been dealing with for years. One night at 3AM, the phone rings and it was Prine. Completely took me by surprise. I have to say it's is not only great to listen to his music but the few rare conversations I had were wonderful.
Matt Josephson so what did he say when you answered the phone???
So is the late great GUY CLARK ..... He and John are in my top 10 songwriter list ( amongst, of course, Dylan, Buffett, Fogerty, Henley, Kristofferson, etc. yaddy yaddy yah on and on !
JJ Cale, Lennon, Hoyt Axton, ...................
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John Prine is simply amazing. I found this guy Brett McDaniel, he is good too. Not as well known. I think he plays out of Alabama. So much talent out there you guys. czcams.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/video.html RIP Prine. Thanks for all the great music.
Bill Murray. You are lookin good. Thanks for the inspiration.
And Bill, I'm glad he had you as a friend.
John will be missed.
Great Days was my introduction to John Prine! My parents and some family members listened to him but I didn't listen to old peoples' music (they WERE in their 30s, after all!) at the time. Years later and years ago I noted that one of my roommates owned a Prine CD and decided, out of boredom, to borrow and give it a listen and was blown away, been a fan ever since!
I cried when i heard the news!!for the last 29 years i have listened to john probably every day!!he always puts a smile on my face!if i'm feeling down ,he would always cheer me up,he felt more like a great friend who was always there for me!!i have just listened to "when i get to heaven"!!the very last song on his last album! he was even kind enough to write a song that made us feel a little less sad at his passing,the idea of jp getting to heaven and having a ball is a great one! i never knew about john until i heard the incredible "picture show " with tom petty,i was instantly hooked,i would like to think they're rockin' up[ a storm together forever!!RIP JP! he will live on forever!!one of the true greats in every respect!!
Easy on the ears. John Prine was a treasure. He is loved.❤️🙏
So, so sad to hear of his defeat by that damned Covid-19! A totally irreplaceable loss! America and the World has lost a valuable citizen! 😢😢😢
3 of my favorites in one short video..John Prine,Hunter S Thompson,and Bill Murray!
Awesome comment right there ^
Agree Amy.
Huh?
The only thing better would be if the story ended with, “and then Warren Zevon showed up.” Alas the story is still fantastic
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R.I.P. John. Listening to some Prine music everyday is good for your soul!
Hang in there, John ! All of your fans love you for your honesty between the lines that transcend the lyrics in all of your interesting short stories..Thanx to you for ALL of your compositions & your fine finger picking throughout..Please hang on as long as you can to enjoy the birds at dawn & the crickets at dusk ! I love ya man !
I am by no means, a "prophet". But my music collection was "eclectic".. And many people have turned others on to John Prine. But, my greatest joy was knowing that they heard his music at my place & went on to collect all the tears, fears, joy & happiness the lyrics & melodies of John Prine's music.....
Abe Lincoln I have a theory about his lyrics. Sometimes he'll get silly when he's struggling to find the lyrics.
Constantinople is a mighty long word, got three more letters than mockingbird
Prine was a songwriting machine, simple as that. We're going to miss his genius and his humor.
I never knew who John Prine was until I heard of his passing. For the last 2 weeks I have been exploring his music and I can say that he has quickly become my favorite songwriter. Don't be sad, he lives through the music. Stand by peaceful waters.
I got The Missing Years for Christmas 1990. It was a divorce record. My dad unexpectedly died 3 days later. Even though it was a different kind of loss, I really connected with it and it was a source of comfort. To this day when I hear it I think of my dad.
Holy shit, The Missing Years is 30 years old! That and Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings are my two favorite JP albums.
What a beautiful story to honor John Prine’s legacy.
One night we played charades. I thought I had the perfect song name to win the game: Sabu visits the Twin Cities Alone" but they still got it! On a happier note, a good friend loved "Hello In There" and do did I. I think it cemented one of my favorite relationships. I still love that song.
💐Rest in Peace, John Prine💐your music is a gift and is eternal
In Spite of Ourselves introduced me to this wonderful talented poet musician comedian. Rest in Peace John, you were a legend before you died.
Please get better soon, John Prine/
Love Bill...love John Prine
John Prine's catalog is so rich, but one of my favorites is one I've been hearing a lot of recently...
"In Spite of Ourselves" That song's got it all...
Depression is almost an old friend to me these days. Never really goes away, but, hell, I still laugh a lot too.
It is only there if you want it there. I know.. easier said than done. But I know what yr sayin. Bless.
@@stacyblue1980 So depressed people choose to be depressed? Never heard that before.
You're Not Alone brother
( to the refined hayseed)
@@randalldavis9495 Im hanging in there, still laughin.
Prayers John
Glad you get it, Bill. I've been receiving humor lifesavers from his music since 1972.♡ Keep smiling!
RIP John. Been streaming my Prine playlist nonstop the last week or so.
Pure genius!...(Prine and Murray)
I understand John Prine's sense of humor , and find his wacky words in his songs amazing , been a huge fan for many years . I introduced my sister to his songs , and she gets it , this man was pure genius , we sat and listened to his music the whole day after , a sad day indeed . I just want to pay tribute , homage so to speak , to a man who continues to inspire my crazy mind , through his goofy songs , I find so special . Thank you John Prine , God's speed be with you , as you rise up on into heaven , as you've said in many songs , visit , have fun , fish , and , may you forever rest in piece . We will miss you .
I’ve seen Mr Prine 3 times live in Kentucky in the last 15 ish years. To his family and friends there are many tears falling while writing this and I can assure mine are not the only in KY! I Was turned on to him in my early 20’s. The first time I saw him was when I graduated college in Lexington Ky from UK in 04 ish. My younger sister invited me! I was surprised by her and her friends had an extra ticket. I called a guy I grew up with, told him JP is there. He paid a scalper a lot to get a seat. I stood at the top of the opera house with my neck turned and my head hitting the ceiling, the absolute worst seat in the house! But I had to stand up the entire time so I could see him! This place was packed with all ages! But the most amazing thing was the whole auditorium sang so loud with every word of his songs that I could barely hear him! And what’s even more amazing is that my 80 yr old professor called me and said he saw me there! RIP JP!
John was an inspiration. In a way, of course, he was like one of the legendary balladeers. Like Utah Phillips, and Tom Waits, and Tom Russell and a VERY few others. But he was also his unique self and this world was graced by his presence, his stories, and his amazing talent.
My heart sank when I heard John was sick. I send my prayers to his family so get well soon John because we need you. God bless.
John Prine is a National Treasure. I love his music . He has true humility. “ In spite of Ourselves “ is one of his best.
John Prine is a genius. No other songwriter has maintained the level of creativity and relevance that has epitomized the career of John Prine.
So cool. Saw this when it came out. So cool!! What a compliment from one of my most favorite and eclectic actors coupled with the man who means so much to me...since 76. Thank you Daddy for loving John Prine. ;-)
John Prine + Bill Murray -- what's not to like.
exactly what I thought, two wonderful people who have given so much to us in terms of enjoyment , talent and love
Bill is the most unfunny funny man ever.
Joyce Thompson aww, kinda sad you don’t get it
Wow, Joyce Thompson.
Murray. RIP John. Love ya forever.
"So I owe you one." Perfectly said.
Now I'll definitely think of John Prine even more, every time I eat a turkey sandwich with Duke's mayonnaise...both of which are in the fridge right now. I suspect that John is who turned Bill into a Duke's enthusiast. We love you both, and we sure miss you John. Thank you for everything ❤️
Billy talking about John Prine and Hunter S Thompson....it doesn't get any better than this.
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"...naked as the eyes of a clown"
This line always has the effect that bill is talking about on me.
Don't google it. Just know it's on the bruised orange album, and let yourself find it there someday.
I've already heard it then, grabbed that album on a "it's John Prine so can't fail" whim to listen to at work and wasn't disappointed. I liked the more minimalist acoustic style. guess I gotta go back and pay proper attention to the lyrics though. I've been a fan damn near my whole life, starting younger than I could've possibly understood the lyrics, and only recently (right before learning of his passing) really got back into it. especially his debut album. as someone who has worked on the front lines of addiction, "sam stone" became this gut punch of a song with so much implication, so subversive for its time, that once I learned what "popped his last balloon" really means I can't hear that song without tearing up. or paradise, the first song where the meaning hit home even as a young child. thank goodness for his sense of humor, as I'd be afraid his premature departure would make me too sad to enjoy his works again, and I can't abide the idea.
Discovered John Prine in my teenage years,loved him all the way up! Got married to a John Prine”junckie”,found out he was the only thing we had in common,now he’s my ex,but I’ve never “divorced” John Prine! He is a priceless gem no one can touch! What can I not say about Bill Murray,one of the most gifted comedians ever,he certainly has made life fun to live!
I found JP in the early 90's when I was in my late twenties. Freshly divorced, seriously depressed, and feeling like a failure. It was after midnight and caught a DJ interviewing John. He talked for thirty minutes, then sang "Sam Stone" and "Illegal Smile". That started the healing process. Divorce still felt like an amputation, but I no longer belived that I was a failure. Fast forward 13 years. I had moved back to my home state after 26 years. I reconnected with a friend from my very early years and found to my surprise that we had many things in common. Strange, as she was 4 years my senior. Those years did not mean much in our 40's, but they sure had back in our teens. We dated for four months and all was nice. Out of the blue she started humming a tune. I started quietly singing the tune. She started harmonizing "Sam Stone" with me. We looked at each other and both said "you know Jonhn Prine ". It took a few weeks for the ceremony, but that was the moment I decided to marry her. That was 15 years ago and we are both looking forward to the next 50. It truly is a big old goofy world.
Good luck! There are many more John Prine junkies from which to choose.
I have loved JOHN PRINE since 1978
Get well John and Fiona and we'll all be happy enchilada's
He is in stable condition now!
Enchiladas sound good for dinner. And a half an inch of water to wash it down with
I love that story :) Thx for the LOL.
@@rugbydaydreamin Have been fortunate enough to see John live multiple times and hear him tell it..the best part is that u can tell it still cracks him up when he tells it...stay well my friend
I never wrote a song about a enchilada let alone a happy enchilada 👍
Well that's a kind tribute and an honest expression from a legend in his own right. I can relate John. Well done. Hot dog bun
limestonefolkie My sister's a nun
Jamie Rupert 😆
Lots of love to you John and Fiona...thanks for the hours of pure enjoyment listening to your songs. You’ve touched so many hearts with your music. You are a treasure.
John Prine is simply amazing. I found this guy Brett McDaniel, he is good too. Not as well known. I think he plays out of Alabama. So much talent out there you guys. czcams.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/video.html RIP Prine. Thanks for all the great music.
these times might call for an illegal smile or two. I know hunter wouldn't complain. I have a feeling acid would just make me cry anymore, though.
This was a beautiful story.
I've always admired, followed and loved you Bill... Thanx for your honesty and wisdom ✌💙
I'm feeling this way about Summer's End. Thank you John! "I owe you one"
Nice hearing all that! John's lyrics just stay with you for a lifetime! Eventually, as Bill learned, our hearts get in the 'icehouse' and no better way to get out than with JP's music and 'tales'.
Mark Hanson your right . sally use to play with hoopla hoops now tells her story to thrierpy groups.
John was my third cousin. It makes me feel so prideful of my family that he touched so many people!!!
You obviously didn’t know him, he might be my third cousin too. Egotistical move to make your entire comment (about a dead guy beloved by millions) all about YOUR FAMILY CONNECTIONS AND YOUR PRIDE. you suck
I have loved John Prine since I first saw him in 1973, at the Great Southeast Music Hall in Atlanta....the same place I saw Steve Goodman. John's songs always connect with me in real ways. They mean more to me as time goes on, as great and true songs do, and they still...the old ones and the new ones...make me weep and laugh out loud...sometimes during the same song. Thank you for sharing that wonderful story, Bill Murray! God bless you, John Prine!
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I, too, saw John and Steve Goodman at the Music Hall. Two other favorites that I saw there were Don McLean and David Bromberg. That was a special place.
Surely was. I saw some amazing artists in that sweet little space. John and Steve will always stand out for me, but I have a long list...
saw Steve Goodman back-up Steve Martin during his "bunny-ear" period. It was a fun time!
Wow Nancy I didn`t know you saw John in 73, I was just ten years old then. I have been subscribed to you for about ten years now as well, thank you for all your shares and uploads and for always having been so kind.
John Prine has been a big part of all our lives, thank you John for the many years of good memories and great music.
Good testament Bill
Hello in There
Angel from Montgomery
Those songs could not be anymore perfect but geez they are all gems.
I love listening to Prine, always brings a tear or a smile but sometimes I just like to think about Prine, about those songs being formulated in his head while he delivers mail, it just puts me right in the float
The great people of our time were in a time when governments didn't rule the world. It was great news last night when I found out John prines condition had improved to "stable". One of those lines John wrote, that kind of signifield trouble on the road for our country, was when he sung about Lady Liberty getting laid in a foreign sports car at the drive-in on Rt 41.
Indeed an outstanding performer was blessed to see him live at Landmark in syracuse ny 2019