Celebrating John Prine (Thread Started in 2017, Still Going Strong) - Page 6

Charmed Life Picks · #76 06-05-2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentKooper

We saw John Prine at Red Rocks last night with Kacey Musgraves. In ten years of seeing Prine shows, this was maybe the best. He was in his usual good spirits, played and sang well, and his band killed it. A highlight -- something I've not seen him do before -- was bring up a bunch of family members to sing "Paradise" for the finale. His wife and Musgraves singing, his son Tommy singing and playing guitar, his nephew on guitar, and Pat McLaughlin's son on electric guitar.

Prine played several guitars, including a new Prine signature Martin, which he joked would make good kindling.

I'm a Kacey Musgraves fan after last night, too. In addition to singing three songs with him during his show, she closed out her opening set with this one:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/vi...prine-20150209

An excellent night under the Colorado stars.

Koop, great post and love that clip. Anyone who loves John Prine will enjoy this clip. Please watch, folks! Kacey Musgraves wrote a tune called "Burn One With John Prine" before she ever met the man. Here she is playing it for him for the first time. She's a heckuva talent.

Prine makes me laugh so hard, and laughter is so good for the soul.

Thanks again, Koop.

scott memmer

Kruton · #77 06-05-2017, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentKooper

We saw John Prine at Red Rocks last night with Kacey Musgraves. In ten years of seeing Prine shows, this was maybe the best. He was in his usual good spirits, played and sang well, and his band killed it. A highlight -- something I've not seen him do before -- was bring up a bunch of family members to sing "Paradise" for the finale. His wife and Musgraves singing, his son Tommy singing and playing guitar, his nephew on guitar, and Pat McLaughlin's son on electric guitar.

Prine played several guitars, including a new Prine signature Martin, which he joked would make good kindling.

I'm a Kacey Musgraves fan after last night, too. In addition to singing three songs with him during his show, she closed out her opening set with this one:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/vi...prine-20150209

An excellent night under the Colorado stars.

I was also at the show last night and that was AWESOME! It was my first John Prine show. Couldn't ask for better weather either!

jaymarsch · #78 06-06-2017, 08:41 AM

I'm late to this thread but wanted to chime in with my appreciation for an amazing singer songwriter. His lyrics just blow me away. Such an economy of words. He can paint a whole world in one line. And his phrasing and timing do so much to bring out the emotion of the song. He is just brilliant.

Best,
Jayne

Charmed Life Picks · #79 06-11-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jaymarsch

I'm late to this thread but wanted to chime in with my appreciation for an amazing singer songwriter. His lyrics just blow me away. Such an economy of words. He can paint a whole world in one line. And his phrasing and timing do so much to bring out the emotion of the song. He is just brilliant.

Best,
Jayne

Thanks for your contribution, Jayne. Couldn't agree more.

You know, I've read twice now the official biography of Steve Jobs. He had a saying early on in Apple's history, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication," and John's music is certainly that.

There is an elegance in simplicity that is a lot harder to achieve than may appear at first glance. The prose writers I admire -- Chekhov, Hemingway, E.B. White, Carver -- as well as the songwriters I admire -- Prine, Tom Waits, Steve Goodman, Michael Smith, Kate Wolfe, etc. -- are able to paint a vivid picture with the least number of words. This is a true art, and John is a true artist.

Thanks, Jayne!
Scott

Charmed Life Picks · #80 06-13-2017, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kruton

I was also at the show last night and that was AWESOME! It was my first John Prine show. Couldn't ask for better weather either!

Dang, I've never seen a show at Red Rocks -- live just a little too far -- but wow, what a stunning venue. Gotta get over there one of these days.

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jazzd · #81 06-13-2017, 02:51 PM

FANTASTIC 1.5hr in-depth shoptalk w/ John Prine & Sturgill Simpson on YT.

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Originally Posted by Charmed Life Picks

We had so much fun with the Jesse Winchester thread that I thought I'd do one for JP. I'll post some YT vids when I have a bit more time.

Looking forward to your responses.

scott memmer

AgentKooper · #82 06-13-2017, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Charmed Life Picks

Dang, I've never seen a show at Red Rocks -- live just a little too far -- but wow, what a stunning venue. Gotta get over there one of these days.

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It's worth the trip for sure -- no place better on a warm summer night. We're spoiled.

Kruton · #83 06-13-2017, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Charmed Life Picks

Dang, I've never seen a show at Red Rocks -- live just a little too far -- but wow, what a stunning venue. Gotta get over there one of these days.

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If a band you like is playing a show there it would be worth a flight in my opinion! It's my favorite outdoor venue

Ryan78 · #84 06-14-2017, 11:50 AM

I don't know if anyone's mentioned it, but if you're a John Prine fan you'll love the movie Daddy and Them. Stars John and Billy Bob Thorton. Great great great movie with a great soundtrack.

Ryan78 · #85 06-14-2017, 05:36 PM

Also with Laura Dern, Jim Varney, and Andy Griffith. My favorite movie ever.

[YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/QuDhFLr0feY[/YOUTUBE]

Charmed Life Picks · #86 06-18-2017, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan78

Also with Laura Dern, Jim Varney, and Andy Griffith. My favorite movie ever.

[YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/QuDhFLr0feY[/YOUTUBE]

Ryan, I've never seen the movie, but the song, "In Spite of Ourselves," is hilarious.

This might have been the clip you were trying to post earlier, but it appears it's a dead link. Here's Iris and John doing this wonderful little tune, with a hilarious intro by JP. They don't get much better.

Charmed Life Picks · #87 06-25-2017, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan78

I don't know if anyone's mentioned it, but if you're a John Prine fan you'll love the movie Daddy and Them. Stars John and Billy Bob Thorton. Great great great movie with a great soundtrack.

JP said, "I play the brother-in-law with low self-esteem, so call me if you have that role."

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Charmed Life Picks · #88 07-13-2017, 10:37 AM

Just a BUMP for those who'd like to keep this one going.

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Charmed Life Picks · #89 05-23-2018, 11:54 AM

John is on tour right now. Catch an American legend in the flesh, before he retires.

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Watt · #90 05-23-2018, 12:10 PM

I'm kinda cursing Mr. Prine at the moment. I can't get his "When I get to heaven" lyrics out of my mind.

And then I'm gonna get a cocktail: vodka and ginger ale
Yeah, I'm gonna smoke a cigarette that's nine miles long
...

I really liked this part:

And I always will remember these words my daddy said
He said, "Buddy, when you're dead, you're a dead pecker-head"
I hope to prove him wrong, that is, when I get to heaven.