John Prine has died at age 73

[Queequeg]

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

[B0WIE]

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.

[unclrob]

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

[eded]

Cuts to the bone.

Ed

[Riverbend]

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!

[ducktrapper]

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

[Strings4Him]

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

[old folky]

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.

[JOYCEfromNS]

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

[fongie]

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.

[ducktrapper]

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.   

[Silence Dogood]

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?

[ducktrapper]

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. 

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

[JOYCEfromNS]

Where's a good place to start?

At the beginning.

[Silence Dogood]

Thank you.

[fongie]

At the beginning. John Prine 1971. Illegal Smile. 

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.

[ducktrapper]

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. 

[flatlander]

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

[Silence Dogood]

https://youtu.be/nXbEFTv9zr0

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