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R.I.P. John Prine

brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,033
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What a huge loss.  One of our greatest songwriters.   This one is hard. 


“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













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  • benjsbenjs Posts: 9,145
    So sad. I knew when he was hospitalized the other day, given his life's history, he was unlikely to come out of this. Will definitely be playing and singing Angel from Montgomery in his honour today. 
    '05 - TO, '06 - TO 1, '08 - NYC 1 & 2, '09 - TO, Chi 1 & 2, '10 - Buffalo, NYC 1 & 2, '11 - TO 1 & 2, Hamilton, '13 - Buffalo, Brooklyn 1 & 2, '15 - Global Citizen, '16 - TO 1 & 2, Chi 2

    EV
    Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,447
    This sucks. I grew up listening to him. RIP and thanks for the music, John.

    Be well, all.
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    I was reading his BIO and don't know about him.

    RIP because he was apparently beloved.
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    edited April 2020
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I was reading his BIO and don't know about him.

    RIP because he was apparently beloved.
    OMG, please listen to some of his stuff. Unbelievable songwriter.

    This:
    https://www.discogs.com/John-Prine-John-Prine/release/9642555

    A must have in all collections. I have an original 1971 pressing and the linked above Kevin Gray cut reissued in 2017.
    Post edited by MedozK on
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    MedozK said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I was reading his BIO and don't know about him.

    RIP because he was apparently beloved.
    OMG, please listen to some of his stuff. Unbelievable songwriter.

    This:
    https://www.discogs.com/John-Prine-John-Prine/release/9642555

    A must have in all collections. I have an original 1971 pressing and the linked above Kevin Gray cut reissued in 2017.
    Makes sense of why I wouldn't know him as 70's music has never "grabbed" me.  I get things introduced to me every now and again.

    I'll give him a look.
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Posts: 7,794
    This one sucks.  I prepared myself once his wife was diagnosed but I still thought John could beat it like he beat down cancer multiple times.  One of the all timers.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    edited April 2020
    Colbert's Introduction to this is so prophetic. Filmed in 2016, but never aired.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XokTQSGNj3Q
  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,957
    MedozK said:
    Colbert's Introduction to this is so prophetic. Filmed in 2016, but never aired.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XokTQSGNj3Q
    Thanks for sharing. RIP to one of the great ones :heartbreak:
  • SpunkieSpunkie Posts: 6,672

  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,033
    tish said:


    Is there going to be a stay at home farm aid?  That would be great.  Must look into that!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,447
    Brandi Carlile covered John Prine last night on Colbert & it was absolutely beautiful. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFLqYKjOVOk
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,957
    mfc2006 said:
    Brandi Carlile covered John Prine last night on Colbert & it was absolutely beautiful. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFLqYKjOVOk
    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing, my friend.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,447
    jjflash said:
    mfc2006 said:
    Brandi Carlile covered John Prine last night on Colbert & it was absolutely beautiful. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFLqYKjOVOk
    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing, my friend.
    You bet, buddy. Be well.
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • herogroundzeroherogroundzero Posts: 366
    the dude wrote song great songs. he will be missed.


  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    edited April 2020
    RIP good sir.
    Prine was the heart and soul of America, even if people didn't realize it...maybe even more so because most didn't recognize it.

    Little pitchers have big ears,
    Don't stop to count the years,
    Sweet songs never last too long on broken radios.
    Post edited by rgambs on
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • NEweatherNEweather Posts: 522
    RIP -love John Prine so much!  See you on the other side
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 17,038
    When I saw the All The Best Fest after the fact that it happened I was kicking myself. Well, now that he's gone this seems like even more of a reason to go - just booked a swim-up room for two. Going to be well worth it in 2021.
  • herogroundzeroherogroundzero Posts: 366
    thank you for the sunday morning tears john
    incredible. i have no other words

    John Prine | House Of Strombo

  • herogroundzeroherogroundzero Posts: 366
    Hello In There - John Prine (Jason Isbell + Amanda Shires cover)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrLOuBpAk4s


  • dasvidanadasvidana Posts: 1,347
    heart-breaking loss. RIP
    It's nice to be nice to the nice.
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