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Title: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: Queequeg on April 07, 2020, 09:57:26 PM

Another coronavirus victim, although his health has been diminished for a few years now.
Sad to hear this news.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: B0WIE on April 07, 2020, 10:58:00 PM

I'm feeling this one a lot. His music was a huge personal influence. Though his body was in rough shape, his mind was still sharp in recent interviews I'd seen. He would have probably had a bit more time were it not for the pandemic.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: unclrob on April 07, 2020, 11:10:10 PM

Followed,saw him in concert and still play his tune's.I will miss him and wonder what was coming next from him.RIP.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: eded on April 08, 2020, 12:47:10 AM

Cuts to the bone.

Ed

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: Riverbend on April 08, 2020, 06:16:16 AM

Thinking back to the many John Prine songs we just couldn't wait to learn and play. If I could count them, I'm sure I know more songs of his than any other single artist. Simply one of the best!

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: ducktrapper on April 08, 2020, 07:16:25 AM

Very sad at this news. He was a big influence on me and so many others. RIP John. Enjoy that nine mile long cigarette and vodka cocktail! It's almost like he knew.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0EiV423j0M

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: Strings4Him on April 08, 2020, 08:44:23 AM

Enjoying his greatest hits this morning. Lot of common sense wisdom in his lyrics.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: old folky on April 08, 2020, 11:55:43 AM

Same here. I play a bunch of his older stuff. Got to see him in Orono, Maine in 1989 along with Livingston Taylor as an opening act. Back then, he was in his "prine" with a cigarette stuck between the tuners as he told a story. Another one gone...just sad.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: JOYCEfromNS on April 08, 2020, 01:03:21 PM

Over the last 5 years, can't imagine the Virus taking someone who put more new material on my playlist than Prine. RIP

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: fongie on April 08, 2020, 05:05:07 PM

Very sad, even though I didn't know the gentleman nor his music, it's not a nice way to go.......RIP John. Condolences to the family.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: ducktrapper on April 08, 2020, 09:33:08 PM

Quote from: fongie on April 08, 2020, 05:05:07 PM
Very sad, even though I didn't know the gentleman nor his music, it's not a nice way to go.......RIP John. Condolences to the family.

If you haven't listened to him, you should. One of the truly unique geniuses.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: Silence Dogood on April 09, 2020, 07:15:36 AM

I know Prine was highly respected for his songwriting but I've never heard one single song of his. Where's a good place to start?

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: ducktrapper on April 09, 2020, 09:29:19 AM

Quote from: Silence Dogood on April 09, 2020, 07:15:36 AM
I know Prine was highly respected for his songwriting but I've never heard one single song of his. Where's a good place to start?

At the beginning. John Prine 1971. Illegal Smile. :cheers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmjnQjRvPUQ

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: JOYCEfromNS on April 09, 2020, 09:41:04 AM

Quote from: Silence Dogood on April 09, 2020, 07:15:36 AMWhere's a good place to start?

Quote from: ducktrapper on April 09, 2020, 09:29:19 AM
At the beginning.

:+1:

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: Silence Dogood on April 09, 2020, 10:10:14 AM

Thank you.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: fongie on April 09, 2020, 05:08:47 PM

Quote from: ducktrapper on April 09, 2020, 09:29:19 AM
At the beginning. John Prine 1971. Illegal Smile. :cheers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmjnQjRvPUQ

Very, very good, thank you DT........Yes I can see why you like Johns music. You know I can hear a little resemblance to Aussie Country Music.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: ducktrapper on April 09, 2020, 05:47:52 PM

His songs are terrific but more than that his heart was pure. I've seen him three times and judging from that and his videos, he was just a very likable and quite lovable fellow. Witty and warm. Funny and cherubic. I already miss him terribly and we never met.

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: flatlander on April 10, 2020, 08:49:12 PM

If you haven't check out his latest album from a year ago or so, I highly recommend. "Tree Of Forgiveness" It's great. He was like family to everyone. I guess this little cartoon video he did is how he wanted us to remember him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0EiV423j0M&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1N_BDRehWfBjDmJC12OvdAUHewOGJKO2lUiXCzn3fLkULa2krbmjOX4bU

Title: Re: John Prine has died at age 73
Post by: Silence Dogood on April 11, 2020, 11:54:42 AM

https://youtu.be/nXbEFTv9zr0

^^^ This morning I discovered "Summer's End." My God, what a beautiful song.

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