John Prine - All the Best

Texas Connection 1992
John Prine & The Sins of Memphisto
John Prine - vocals, guitar
Phil Parlapiano - keyboards, accordian,
guitar, mandolin, bass, vocals
Bill Bonk - bass, guitar, harmonica, mandolin,
keyboards, vocals
Duane Jarvis - guitar, bass, mandolin, vocals

[@lauriesilva4901]

I am almost 70 and just getting to know John Prine's music 🎶 and loving it.

[@lindahuff8976]

I used to call all the Nashville radio stations to play him (discovered him with his first album) and they would say "who is he" and hang up. Sad that he only got the recognition he deserved after he died. Better songwriter than Dylan. Check out the John Prine from the Heart website.

[@laurahoover497]

better Late than Never, Laurie!!♡

[@22kawa]

Never late than ever.This man was just gold Miss him every day.❤

[@deborahfairbanks4012]

I'm 71

[@debbiemadden4372]

I’m 66 and I’m just delving in this beautiful man music,I’ve listen word years,stupid mistake I made .Thankful I finally jumped into the rabbit hole to John Prine

[@chad6900]

Wow. Im 45 years old and just discovered this mans great music. Wish i would have caught it earlier, but believe me im catching up.

[@captainkangaroo4301]

I was watching him in the bars in Chicago before you were born. I never stopped listening to him. One of the all time greats.

[@debbiehocking8047]

ENJOY!!! I have been enjoying his music for at least two decades!

[@debbiehocking8047]

@@captainkangaroo4301 AMEN BRO!!

[@shreddykrueger3776]

39 here

[@dilligaf1009]

You will find some songs don't grab you. But the ones that do well grab you by the soul. I first heard sam stone when I was active duty and some of my buddies didn't come home.

[@florriehathorn1890]

He is one of the great Americana songwriters of all time! This man can turn a phrase like no other! Thank you John!

[@lindsayheiden3598]

ABSOLUTELY ❤

[@robertyarmak3982]

Pretty sure he’s Canadian but I guess that’s still American (in a continental sort of way).

[@jradawson]

@@robertyarmak3982 He's born and raised in Illinois

[@22kawa]

❤

[@somechick03862]

The greatest love I have ever had, my soul mate, and I had whole conversations with the songs we sent each other. When we first started talking, I asked him what he thought of John Prine, not expecting that he'd know of him, as I know few people who do. He immediately began singing a John Prine song. That's when I knew he had my heart. Covid got the best of his mental state and he left me last Friday. Then texted to say he was sorry. This is the last song I ever sent to him. I will always know we belonged together. I will carry him in my heart and I will always wish him all the best...

[@coreyjohnston4673]

That's a good but sad story. Thanks. for sharing

[@Clydesirota]

Same with me, only we exchanged Gershwin songs. Fifty years married until COVID last year.

[@dannyshort1081]

Bless u

[@dannyshort1081]

Bless u

[@tumadoireacht]

Did he die or go mad or something else ?

[@Prospect.1]

My hubby n I r lyin in bed sharing earbuds listening to John ,, rememberin,,our 30+yrs together,,John's music was lot of it ,, ❤❤🎶🎵🎶

[@tombrennan5856]

I can't even start to count the times in my life that I said " That reminds me of a John Prine song ."

[@wadec6799]

I'm 39 and never knew of john prine till I found sturgil Simpson who is my current favorite artist and know john prine was his idol and good friend... I now hear why!!!!

[@jamiedyercville]

118 people need someone to wish them all the best.

[@johnvollmar8414]

My heart is broken. He wrote some great parts of my life. God will hold the door for you. Without question.

[@willyg2293]

I miss him!

[@eddisc4205]

it still chokes me up... probably always will (someone else wrote "if Jesus carries a wallet, there's a picture of John inside'')

[@chrisirving8712]

He was a genius 😌

[@johnvollmar8414]

@@eddisc4205 actually sounds like one of his lyrics. Always with tongue-in-cheek!

[@karstenfuglsang1638]

U a good man I can tel

[@MiguelGonzalez-wd8ew]

RIP John. Wish you all the best.

[@atj64able]

Truly an amazing artist

[@marylynnbryant9004]

Me too

[@marvf78]

Simply the best songwriter and such compassion the man had. It is very hard to keep the tears back whenever I listen to John sing.

[@storytimewithrodney]

John did capture the essence in what ever "it" was he was singing about, wish I had a favorite but they are all my favorites. John Prine is my favorite.

[@yuckydude]

One of my favorite Prine lines ever: "I guess that love is like a Christmas card / You decorate a tree, you throw it in the yard". Such a great metaphor for a failed relationship, family. This is the best written song ever about a failed marriage.

[@dannskopp8957]

Me too

[@thomsondales3890]

So many good lines from this amazing song writer. My personal fave is "you must have left your wisdom teeth at home"

[@GabrielBacon]

I'm partial to "Kids don't know, they can only guess how hard it is to wish you happiness"

[@cliffporter1363]

I feel ya brother. I had two failures and the 3rd one that was the best got sick and died. Since then I met one and she broke my heart. This song goes out to HER! Mr. Prine was a master song writer and an awesome guitar picker. I'm learning his songs that make people laugh.

[@chad6900]

Ive always liked “broken hearts and dirty windows, make life difficult to see”.

[@robbiebeck22]

Prine in his Prime.

[@stephendoyle-wu6ir]

I Recently Discovered Nanci Griffith Then John ....My Days Are Much More Happier NOW ! ,,,,,,, R . I . P . Sweet Guys xx

[@sccc6758]

A very underrated and to people who dont know music a very unappreciated musician. RIP

[@mrbill-mt5fk]

Many of John's songs will bring truth to life, like "hello in there"

[@mrbill-mt5fk]

JP is 1 of the best !

[@shaneduggan7901]

Yep

[@mrbill-mt5fk]

Thanks glad we agree@@shaneduggan7901

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Great storyteller, a great man, great singer/songwriter, There was not a bad bone in his body when he was alive John is now resting in eternal peace in heaven

[@wiscgaloot]

Back in 1999 I left my wife and started divorce proceedings. I saw John in concert only a couple of weeks after leaving. This song sure hit home....

[@pattyhaley9594]

Could listen to John all day long. "John sings lullabies for adults" , I read that somewhere recently.

[@duaneingram3172]

Was lucky to have been asked to write liner note in Johns upcoming greatest Oh Boy songs being released in July. 3,000 copies available, if you want one text D at 910-540-8471

[@sandylhellard]

I feel like he's been picking my brain my whole 74 years

[@blackjakko]

Brilliant. Nailed it to my dining room table because I could. So funny and poignant.

[@mariomanningfan]

So much depth to that train set story he was brilliant

[@HCBurt]

John passed away. Thank you for all the wonderful music.

[@colerainfan1143]

Gawd, but I love John Prine. An American treasure.

[@gregorysullivan7175]

This guy. He was really something. Funny as hell and just to really bring further attention he breaks your heart. Superb.

[@gregorysullivan7175]

I don't believe you

[@lindsayheiden3598]

Perfect description of JP. Man, I miss him and it will be four years in three weeks since he left us😢

[@ccchubby20]

I’m so sorry that I missed out on so many years of great music and lyrics. My husband had asked me if I heard of him but I said no. My life was so busy I didn’t have time or the internet. My husband passed away at the age of 49,18 years ago and so sorry that I missed out on many years of great music from John Prine ❤️

[@DavidKarlsson-ti6sb]

I wish I could thumbs up this twice.

[@debraarnold3703]

He was a nice guy, wrote great songs, was a crowd pleaser, and I liked his finger picking styles. Love this guy. Many concerts, never disappointed.

[@Jimkate]

I declare April 9 John Prine day. All John Prine / All day.

[@georgegraves1412]

Pp

[@jeanineshiman8228]

Best idea ever, April 9, in honor of John Prine, you got it!!

[@joiningjal2145]

Down.

[@briankelleher8951]

@@jeanineshiman8228 q

[@susansanford2417]

I AGREE! I saw John 2 yrs ago and never knew what a great song writer he was. Thank goodness I took pictures!!!! Forever in my heart. RIP JOHN!!!

[@BigJoe631000]

I heard of John Prine's death from this awful virus this week but was familiar with just "In spite of ourselves" with Iris Dement. When a friend, who's only in his late twenties, posted his own version of this song as a tribute I was blown away. With all the time I've got on my hands right now with "social distancing" and "self isolation" I've been searching KZbin for more material. And the more I find, the more I want to search. I'm left wondering, how has this genius escaped my attention all my life. I'm truly disappointed to be here now, following his passing, but music and lyrics like these will live forever! RIP John!

[@earthtoshannon]

BigJoe631000 totally true

[@susunque2245]

Double Ditto 💕

[@1952kleeg]

I feel for you and envy you all at the same time. I remember discovering Prine when he was just starting out, but never got to see him live until I moved to Nashville 20 years ago. You're going to have the joy of discovery but the regret of knowing you'll never see him perform live, or speak to him after a show to try to convey your gratitude for the music he's shared with us. You are right that his music will live forever, and others will discover it as you have. Enjoy your journey!

[@BigJoe631000]

Karen German Through my searching of KZbin for John Prince material, I've now also discovered Steve Goodman and his amazing talent. Thank God for these recordings.

[@nolan8336]

Join the Club Big Joe, I simply can't believe how I hadn't found him earlier. Simply blown away. RIP John Prine 👍☘.

[@patrickbolme9801]

It never matters when you find a new musical artist. I will tell you with John Prine dig deeper into his music because it only gets better.

[@philmorris2438]

I miss this man so damned much.

[@mrb9107]

Prine fan since 1971, a welcome accident (exposure to that first album). I had just returned to the "World" after my second tour in SE Asia. John's lyrics helped me and still are.

[@wesleybarnett5705]

Classic John Prine . He always makes a song sound so easy to write. It’s not it’s a lot of work GOD BLESS We’ll always miss you. And Hank Cochran

[@mariomanningfan]

The depth of that train set story is understood perfectly by many a man having gone through a divorce

[@mikedunlap4259]

The whole song is too. It's beyond absurd how genius he was.

[@mariomanningfan]

@@mikedunlap4259 sadly I only discovered this man a few months ago...his music has dominated my playlist every day since. And now he's gone

[@KatieEHoffman]

Women get it, too. We paint the living room whatever color we want! Haha!

[@aswilson5656]

@@KatieEHoffman lol. How many times have you changed the living room color back to something you prefer?

[@waynespicer856]

He had a way with words like no other song writer! He will be soorly missed.

[@brianconnor793]

You mean like, "I got a divorce for Christmas"?

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Che bella canzone!una voce meravigliosa..😊😍😍😍😇😇😇😇🎶🎸🎶💘💘💘💘

[@daviddavidson8050]

Good stuff! So long and salute Mr. Johnny Prine ❤❤❤❤❤

[@broken1394]

This reminds me of my first wife, she ran off with the drummer from my band and I sure do miss him.

[@user-of5ew9xy5c]

I'm 68 and still love this mans music 🎉

[@eddisc4205]

YOU STILL BRING TEARS.... '... yeah, I got so much Love that I cannot hide'

[@erikwright9146]

John Prine was playing in the delivery room when I was born. His death wrecked me. I don’t know if I’ll ever get over it.

[@freedomfirst917]

Was very blessed to see John play twice.. It was so amazing, he’s an amazing storyteller & singer. This man was the real deal. We lost an amazing talent & human being in Mr. John Prine.. R.I.P. ✝️

[@jensalbrecht3490]

Damn i miss you John 😢

[@patdean7630]

Doesn't he just make you feel good.

[@Ben-so4te]

I play at the guitar and sing a bit. There hasn't been a party in 45 years I've went to that John didn't go with me! There are of course lots of songs I've sang but when I sang "Sam Stone" or "Please don't bury me" not only did you have everyone's attention, everyone would be singing along ... and in the room, everyone was smiling.... Imagine everyone getting along!! Thanks John RIP.

[@2468pebble]

I didn't know this song. Introduction is so good. Song is even better. Two Aquarians, bound to fall apart. But we're going to our daughter's for Christmas. She's head of maths at her school, we didn't do so well in employment. I was a hippie and my ex was a neo-hippie; we have issues with consumer society. Split up nearly 30 years ago but can still work together. Didn't seem remotely likely when we split up.

[@Cinemadaptation]

I wish you love - and happiness I guess I wish - you all the best I wish you don't - do like I do And never fall in love with someone like you Cause if you fell - just like I did You'd probably walk around the block like a little kid But kids don't know - they can only guess How hard it is - to wish you happiness I guess that love - is like a Christmas card You decorate a tree - you throw it in the yard It decays and dies - and the snowmen melt Well, I once knew love - I knew how love felt Yeah I knew love - love knew me And when I walked - love walked with me And I got no hate - and I got no pride Well, I got so much love that I cannot hide Yeah, I got so much love that I cannot hide Say you drive a Chevy - say you drive a Ford Say you drive around the town 'till you just get bored Then you change you mind - for something else to do And your heart gets bored with your mind and it changes you Well it's a doggone shame - and it's an awful mess I wish you love - I wish you happiness I wish you love - I wish you happiness I guess I wish - you all the best

[@virginialawler7725]

Thank you, very much, for sharing the lyrics.

[@mathmusic1490]

"And your heart gets bored with your mind and it changes you". Wow. I've loved that line for years. To me it means you're thinking, worrying, thinking same stuff over and over, all in your mind. Your heart finally gets so sick of it that your heart breaks thru and starts you looking at the NOW and your feelings about NOW and you FEEL what your heart and body sense in this amazing world and life.

[@CaseyMartin]

I love when people talk about how they feel about songs. Thanks for sharing. I love that line too!

[@jerrym3261]

In the context of the song, I think it means that if you're married, said the vows, supposedly made the commitment, you need to "walk the line" as Johnny Cash would say. Allowing yourself to entertain all these "feelings" and divorce somebody because "you got bored" is bogus. Nobody should fall for somebody like that, maybe they'll go extinct.

[@timcallahan9894]

That line jumps out at me too- soulfully simply brilliant.

[@michele21auntiem]

He is amazing at putting words to life events. Helped me through the rough times.

[@pattyhaley9594]

@@jerrym3261 That was my interpretation too. Interesting.

[@dillan735]

It’s 2021 and I still love John prine

[@scottrichard5792]

True legend never dies... Is this your favorite song?

[@tarquin4592]

I am really disappointed in the fact that John Prine's music passed me by. It's only recently that I found him on youtube, but soon realized what I'd been missing from my record and MP3 collection. I've always loved country music despite living in the UK and I'll stand to be corrected if John wasn't considered a bona fide country artist, but oh my, what a monumental talent he obviously was.

[@jonthomas785]

John Prine combined a country approach with his folk music persona. But he could also rock out a little--on occasion.

[@user-xl7jv6cz8i]

Every word of that applies to me too. I lot of people are saying that they somehow never heard of John P over the decades, and only recently discovered his fantastic songs and style.

[@user-bc1my2ci7k]

I almost missed experiencing John P. fortunately for me a roommate in the service turned me on to him back in 1977. I have been a fan ever since. I've gone from albums to cassettes' to CD's with John Prine, and loved it the whole way (not the cassettes' so much). But I have never considered him country, I've always seen John Prine as Folk music and just John Prine, truly in his own class.

[@steveb796]

the post divorce divorce records from great artists are always some of their best work. They pour their heart into the songs. Dylan Blood on the tracks is another example.

[@CalgaryOiler]

God bless John he was a real character in life, so human.

[@HaasjeRepje]

In it's simplicity one of the best songs ever written...

[@jackrjude]

agree

[@jasper_north]

Marco van den Berg Helemaal mee eens. Lovely song.

[@kenisfree8410]

SO MANY 2 CHOOSE FROM, BUT I AGREE

[@ahighervibe4086]

He makes it sound simple, but ever try to play it? I've spent the last MONTH trying to learn this to where I can play it live (after the clusterfuck of course!), And I kept thinking, "damn, how can something that sounds so simple be so difficult to master!" John was a master of his craft, no question.🙏

[@jplusm]

Patrick Schnall keep at it dude and you’ll get it. I thought it was very difficult to begin but once you’ve got that thumb and index finger picking pattern down you’re sweet!

[@lorenzolucchesi2876]

Very touching song! Interesting that the melody is so simple but it is so powerfully heart-warming. RIP John Prine - thank you for the memories.

[@MrJkfamilyguy59]

RIP John. God's Timing, God's Plan to take you at this time. Thank you, John, for all the music you wrote and sang for us to enjoy all these years.

[@jamesgordon3494]

This is one is such a gem. Maybe not one of John's Prine's most well known songs but beautiful all the same.

[@teedammit]

That slide part is just gorgeous.

[@pattyhaley9594]

Totally agree

[@melindahunter4816]

Who will write the words to our lives now? Hope you're having that cocktail in heaven .Miss you already.

[@yyj-ivan3413]

Last time he came to our city I wanted to go but the show was sold out. Great song writer, funny as well. RIP John Prine you are missed.

[@TheMiltzy14]

American legend. Divorce for Christmas..what a line

[@evanslarry]

Glad to be alive during this man's existance.......

[@kennethbyrdii5656]

I say this about John.. he has written some of the best songs.. soothing.. relaxing.. memorizing.. this song here, has become my favorite.. written and sung by John.. his voice.. goes with his words

[@rhondapratt465]

He's the best he's real i miss him he's what life is love you brother

[@lindahuff8976]

The greatest songwriter and performer ever.

[@jodiperkins201]

This man was a musical genius!

[@jimfladwood4393]

It’s amazing and never too late to find great music!! Mr Prine was one of the great’s !!!!

[@MrPopeye776]

Love this version. One of my most fave John Prine Songs.

[@yosiyas2012]

I am listening to this on 01/01/2024. Happy new year everyone!

[@Elizabeth-dx3cm]

JOHN WE MISS YOU HERE ,THE ANGELS 😇 ARE ENJOYING YOUR LYRICS YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR LOVE AND LIFE , LOVE THIS SONG

[@thomasclark362]

Rest in peace John. You are very much missed in Country Music. One of a kind. 👍🤠🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jmillerdesign]

I am mad at myself for somehow not discovering John until I was 30 years old. 35 now and going to see him this fall. CANNOT wait.

[@nickalina]

Jordan Miller, you are lucky, I'm 56 and only discovered John about four months ago.

[@havingfun1968]

I waited until I was 51. Imagine how I feel, and I'm tminerally ill with luekemia, and now I have to go??? Semper Fidelis, Captain T, U.S.M.C.

[@ISa-jy8ol]

@@havingfun1968 check out the Hippocrates Health Institue. Be well!

[@tonymichel3045]

Jordan Miller I hope you got to see him. I was planning to see him this summer. Now he’s very sick and the world is crazy. The music helps. John Prine’s music always helps.

[@kcman1978]

I’m 41 and discovered John when I was 40. But I feel like I’ve known him forever. Get well, Mr Prine!

[@katshotz6033]

Been there! But I lucked out Harry. Lord let me have Him for 26 years of happy rip beloved

[@kathymancebo7560]

I miss you John.....

[@jonkaplan1394]

SO heartbreaking to hear of his passing. It was already a bit of a tough day today and now I see this! It's so odd losing people like this that are famous. That one-sided exchange of joy and happiness means we hold a special little corner of our hearts for some of these entertainers and yet they know nothing about us in return. John Prine has always been one of those entertainers I've cherished - so many sun-soaked days drinking beer with friends or late night cribbage games with his voice in the background. I'm going to have to have a glass (or two) of wine for JP tonight! I just have a heavy heart today, not just for him but for his family and for anyone else that's died because of this or has lost someone close to them. While I listen to these tunes tonight I send you all the warmest and sweetest vibes I could possibly muster. "Super vibes", some would say. RIP, Mr. Prine. Spread your cheer and your music and deliver that mail all over the universe.

[@jacksims5812]

I love this song. It hits home.

[@phazeone1103]

This is one of my fav of john prine he really shines on this one you can hear it in his voice. So much love you cannot hide.

[@alfredgarati9423]

John Prine is a mirror reflection of the greatest singers / songwriters of our past generation , His songs will live for ever in the hearts of humankind . John Prime is truly one of my favorites!

[@DrGonzo-ef8ir]

Thank you John... We'll need it ♥️

[@allen1998_]

Masterpiece ♥️

[@jonthomas785]

John Prine, John Stewart, and Chris Smither got me thru a period in the early '90's after my 1rst wife ran off with another guy. Music and great lyrics can save your life. As time goes by you gain perspective. Sometimes what you lose is not as valuable as you think it was at the time. The "Bruised Orange" song by Prine is great therapy. Best wishes....

[@BOOMNERD51]

"Probably walk around the block like a little kid.". Whoa can John put you right in the feeling! 💓

[@dwightbaldwin2221]

Great song... Reminded of it hearing he is in critical with Corona... Pray for him

[@Vamooska]

Stable for now

[@michaellester8079]

@@Vamooska just passed away

[@albertcook8024]

@@michaellester8079 so sad

[@alumina665]

@JP Collider I mean, Jesus Christ died for nothin' I suppose

[@blakeolmlie]

John absolutely penetrates my heart with almost all his songs. A legend. Blake omlie

[@user-sw1ty1fz9z]

Well said dude

[@42awww]

I agree with Andy below me. A song of this nature simply did not exist before John wrote and sang this human emotion from the deepest of the human condition. You know it's real when the first time you hear it, one is in tears.

[@richardkulla1919]

Can't believe at 55 I had never heard of this guy until a month ago. Most songs are a tune with some lyrics tacked onto it. But this guy, JHC amazing songs. Hello There, sent me into floods of tears. I always loved Roger Waters ability to write a song with meaning and he's the reason I got turned onto John Prine. I'm ever grateful to him and to the late John Prine for writing such emotive and meaningful music.

[@tinomejia8396]

Beautiful. This song really touched me deeply. Thank you John.

[@mikemcnamara6119]

I flew to Ireland to see John prime play just for the weekend because of girl like this what this song was written about

[@mathmusic1490]

"Your heart gets bored with your mind and it changes you". Wow...so much in that one sentence! This song is from the double LP "The Missing Years". Every song on that LP is great! Tons of guest artists singing, playing, writing, and producing songs on it. My fav John Prine LP. I'll be missing John whatever years I have left that are still missing.

[@pattyhaley9594]

Its an awful mess. Its almost like you cant not feel sorry for the poor bastard, or bitch and because they are being so foolish. Best to find these things out sooner than later. Gods blessings in disguise, as most are in life..

[@pattyhaley9594]

Right? sound like he was involved with a Gemini, or Libra. LOL'

[@georgetteneale6620]

The Missing Years is such a great album! It’s so beautifully balanced with all its wonderful songs. 💜

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bellissima canzone!qui John mi ricorda un po' Bob dilan...😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💘💘💘💯

[@rodneyhone2220]

Great music from this man will be missed by E johnny loved the music value for us to hear from them all good give us more time

[@jamesmcloughlin4875]

Was fortunate enough to see John a few times in Glasgow, one being a double act with Iris De Ment........ Amazing live act, amazing songwriter...... Thank you for the ''magic'' John.

[@mappako5341]

The best friend you never know

[@DBLDoG]

What a pro

[@justbe646]

Nobody does lyrics better than John Prine my LOVE~

[@alienhuman]

After 40 years I still get excited when I see a picker still using Vox Amps.

[@kristyirwin2526]

This song gets stuck in my head every once in a while and I haven't even heard it in some time. I find it's best to play a good earworm a few times if for nothing but to hear the right lyrics in my head. Anyone with me?

[@pattyhaley9594]

Love it when Johns songs pop into my mind and or get stuck

[@chrissawyer4060]

For years i would hear a melody in my head and think What Was That? Then it hits me: "Sam Stone Came Home To his wife and Family After serving in The conflict Overseas..." few seconds later I am locked into the full "THERES A HOLE IN DADDYS ARM WHERE ALL THE MONEY GOES!"

[@judyannboudreau5138]

ABSOLUTELY 🤗

[@Parker-rv2ts]

The REAL story teller! Such a beautiful song.

[@49dwalin55]

Hes always had such good chemistry with the audiences he has blessed

[@jasper_north]

Kenny Juto agree.. lovely stories

[@PillageMontage]

First I’ve ever heard of this man. Songwriting and lyrics are so good.

[@knoxblabernie]

Listen to the first album, simply called John Prine. A true classic.

[@danielmeyer1208]

Dakota L always start with his first album.

[@gunnar59]

Same here...i love it

[@barbaracassello4818]

Great song!!!

[@BushtralianJim]

This is such a great song