City Boy Reacts to John Prine Angel From Montgomery

[@jameshopkins6853]

John Prine top 5 songwriter of all time!

[@fletcherspears]

It's written from the viewpoint of an old woman. Bonnie Raitt's cover is the most famous version of the song.

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

John Prine and Bonnie Raitt were very close friends and he is said to have written Angels from Montgomery for her to cover.

[@billmavin6203]

John Prine was amazing - his work with his friend Steve Goodman is also great.

[@dangabbert3944]

Bonnie Raitt does the definitive version of this great song. She and Prine also perform a wonderful duet of the song. .

[@petergustafson7446]

Paradise

[@dinkharmon2419]

This whole debut album is that good. I'll put it on repeat sometimes when driving. And if you want lyrics check out Townes Van Zandt.

[@hughfoshee85]

I wholeheartedly agree with another commenter. If you like lyric writers, listen to Townes Van Zandt.

[@Bozoette]

Like others on this thread, I've been a John Prine fan for 50 years. Give a listen to one of his last songs, "I Remember Everything."

[@xiamengbaby]

John Prine was working as a mailman in the Chicago area when he became part of the Chicago folk music scene.

[@allisonlopez5089]

His last album; Tree of Forgiveness is really good 👍

[@lgot123]

The Bonnie Raitt version of this song is the one to hear. From Prine: Sam Stone, Souvenirs, Paradise, Hello in There, Spanish Pipedreams

[@olathestanwalker6717]

This song has been covered by every female vocalist worth her salt. Deep, deep rabbit hole with John.

[@robertmorin1493]

I‘ve been a John Prine fan for around 50 years and I really think you should do a deep dive into his music. He wrote so many notable songs-song that run the gamut from comical, like ”Illegal Smile” or ”It's A Big Old Goofy World ” to more angst-filled songs like the one you just listened to or ”Sam Stone”. One of my favorite stanzas is from his song ”The Sins of Mephisto” that goes something like this: ”Sally used to play with her hula hoops Now she tells her problems to therapy groups Grampa's on the front lawn staring at a rake Wondering if his marriage was a terrible mistake I'm sitting on the front steps drinking orange crush Wondering if it's possible if I could still blush.” Anyway, I‘ve just subscribed and look forward to more perspicacious reactions. Cheers!

[@petergustafson7446]

I like the duet with Bonnie.

[@forrestpage5529]

Just listen to Bonnie Raitt’s cover. Then listen to John do Sam Stone and Hello in there.

[@nanrod]

Angel is many people's favourite Prine song but not mine. As with many artists I've never been able to pin down a favourite, it often depends on mood or life's circumstances. At this moment i'm waffling between Summer's End, Linda Goes to Mars, and I Remember Everything.

[@wgj4everlong426]

check out Spanish Pipedreams.Great story from John Prine

[@Jane-AnimalFriend]

Love this song. For a fun one listen to Dear Abby.

[@darthv1001]

I only heard him when I came across a tribute to him on Stephen Colberts late show the day after he died from covid. It was Brandie Carlisle singing Hello in there. We were all in lockdown and the song hit me so hard I cried. Since then I've become a huge fan of his songs that span funny to tragic. If you can't appreciate his lyrics I don't know what you would appreciate. This from a huge Led Zeppelin fan. You need to check out hello in there Sam Stone and Summers end.

[@beverlylast4185]

He wrote Hello In There when he was 26 years old. How is that even possible?

[@bobdonegan3452]

He wrote this song for Bonnie Riatt

[@guyturbide6348]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Believe me 👍🏼 For yourself ❗️ The Tedeschi Trucks band ( video live) - And - Bonnie Raitt (video) Bring this song to another level with their version 👍🏼 Keep the good work my friend ✌️ 👍🏼 👏

[@beverlylast4185]

You want lyrics to make you cry? One of John Prine's first songs he wrote and sang....Sam Stone

[@matthew6427]

Prine is one of the greatest songwriters imho. Idk if this would be a personal favorite but I understand why it would be for a lot of people. Sam Stone & Paradise are also some of his more famous songs. Actually, that entire first album is as close to perfect as you can make. I love his version of Clay Pigeons and Illegal Smile is a favorite summertime tune. I could ramble forever about him but thx for the video 😎✌️

[@heatherreis3276]

John Prine is NOT country. Folk? Singer songwriter. Poet and musician. Beloved.

[@sabrinapeters786]

If you listen to Bonnie’s version you will love it.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

HELLO IN THERE.

[@gc-vz4ib]

In my opinion all of his songs are great but 2 especially stand out to me HELLO IN THERE and PARADISE.

[@TheKawkawlin8]

Check out Travis Meadows "Sideways"

[@TheKawkawlin8]

A lyrics guy will really appreciate this one

[@dantallman5345]

I think fading was a useful recording tool in the pre-digital age; one could stretch or compress the song as needed post production. (Non-expert guess on my part).

[@healthybrand]

The very first line, "I am an old woman", clues you in immediately as to his point of view for this great tune. I agree Bonnie Raitt did a great cover, that was very popular, but I don't agree it was better than the original. Music is subjective, so to each his own.

[@thomasflynn5366]

Check out the Tedeschi Trucks Band cover of this. It's awesome

[@janbounds911]

Where ya been?

[@wfj50]

Bonnie Raitt's version, please!

[@chuckw1610]

I'm a big John Prine fan. You need to check out Souvenirs or Hello In There, Sam Stone

[@CalmPrayingMantis-wq5fu]

Try Hello In There or Unwed Fathers

[@pdaniel9413]

Sam Stone is one of John's finest.

[@2012Finale]

Please check out Chris Melanson from Canada the song is called Room's For Rent it is the best REAL country song I have heard in years. It was released in the fall of 2022

[@billalbritton4972]

A songwriters songwriter.

[@0101tuber]

I think you might like his song, Hello in There.

[@markjo9626]

You need to try Harry Chapin if you really like lyrics.

[@thelarson1000]

Prime is from chicago

[@lamplighter5545]

How the hell can a persON / go to work in the mornIN' / come home in the evenIN' / and have nothin' to say. Person, mornin' & evenin' are near rhymes with the rhyme is on the last syllable of these 3 lines. Nothin' also follows the rhyme pattern even though it falls in the middle of the line.

[@clintoncarver1926]

Is this actually John Prine? It just doesn't sound like him at all.

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Many of his early studio albums were way over produced; the studio version of Sam Stone is almost unlistenable. Like many most are more familiar with his live recordings that sound much better.

[@Duff2047]

Shitty reaction to an incredible song