John Prine - Fish and Whistle (Lyric Video)

[@grannyjudi1]

as my husband laid dying...he played this song often...forgiveness ......miss him so much now..but have the songs that got him through..now I count on them getting me through the unspeakable pain...tell the ones you love that you love....today dont wait...

[@pennybailey6359]

Every day darlin’!

[@cathycrago2722]

I'm very sorry for your loss ❤️‍🩹

[@thecityman1910]

I'm such a fool. Somehow I never heard John Prine music until I see in the news that he died and I do a little looking. 3 Hrs later I'm a lifelong fan but he's gone. RIP. Thank god for KZbin

[@lubberwalker]

Me too. I picked up on him because a few weeks ago YT told me I might like him. I doubt many here in the UK have come across him.

[@thecityman1910]

@@lubberwalker Sadly, not enough people in the US were aware of him either. Glad you and I both found him.

[@jeanineshiman8228]

I am also sorry I did not know of John Prine until he was gone, I am 73 an regret I'll always remember is a missing years of the music this man of truth an kindness brought to our world, I'm sorry John Prine, I would have an now forever will be your biggest fan, i hope you know this ❤

[@MJ-ix7wm]

@@jeanineshiman8228 I'm 43 and love music, even pick a little guitar. Didn't know til he was gone but that ain't all our fault. If the people in charge stop with all the favoring just a few good artist. And record companys keep putting out tons of trash to sift thru. Just a middle aged opinion. Lol. Be well.

[@mohergenrader2113]

@@lubberwalker he spent a lot of time in Britain and married a woman from Ireland. He had shows there every summer. You can look up his old tours. I grew up with him, grew old with him, and now he's gone.

[@bbqtom1400]

I was lucky enough to meet John when I was asked to feed the ACL crew and musicians many moons ago (1992?). I barely had a notion of who he was. While I was setting up tables for everyone I heard John and his band cracking jokes on the ACL stage. They would start and stop during rehearsal, start laughing, play some more, laugh some more and then finish the song they were rehearsing. The lyrics and the fun they were having forced me take a break and just sit near the stage and listen. Why didn't I know wo he was? Many bands I had fed didn't seem to be having so much fun during rehearsal. On the way home from I stopped at Waterloo Records and bought two albums by John Prine. I sat in my catering van in front of my restaurant and listened to most of one album before I began unloading everything. To me It was like finding a pearl in an oyster. Thanks John.

[@RichardGirtJR]

Absolutely, a pearl in an ocean of weirdness. Some years back I heard he was doing a show in Ann Arbor Michigan. By the time I heard, it was already sold out.

[@angelsonthemountain321]

Good Lord, I miss John Prine.

[@chrishall8188]

John's fishing in heaven and Jesus is baiting the hook. My favorite poet of all

[@awakentruth1116]

What makes you think John's in heaven?

[@fonz-solo8251]

@@awakentruth1116hate to be the one who has to tell you this but he passed from covid 19 at the age of 73

[@awakentruth1116]

@@fonz-solo8251 I understand that, and it saddens me. I was simply wondering why so many people think he went to heaven. I've been hoping to find evidence of John's faith in Jesus and transformed life. It's possible I suppose but I have found no evidence whatsoever that he was born again or had any actual faith. I know he wrote a song about the missing years but it was a mockery. There's only one way to heaven, and that's through faith in the resurrection and a confession that Jesus is Lord. Sadly, I suspect John's not with Jesus right now. I hope and pray I'm wrong.

[@user-wp5fe8ec6l]

@@awakentruth1116 god that's a sad perspective. If Jesus is halfway decent he'll be on John's side. Throw some salt over your shoulder and recite your favourite trademarked ancient poetry if you like but I doubt it's important. Thank goodness for John Prine, his music and his inspiration.

[@awakentruth1116]

@@user-wp5fe8ec6l It's not about Jesus being decent, though He is. It's about Him being JUST and HOLY. His words are very clear... "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." He also said, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." We are all sinners. John was a wonderfully skilled musician that brought much happiness to people during his life, but bringing people joy won't get you into heaven. John was just as much a sinner as you and I. God tells us, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." There is only ONE way to heaven, friend, and that is through faith and trust in Jesus. It's done by confessing to God that we are a sinner, repenting (changing our mind) of our sins and believing on Jesus for salvation (He paid for our sins with His blood). I don't know that John ever repented or believed on Jesus. Normally there's evidence of a life change (consider Brian Welch if Korn), and I don't see evidence for that. Depite popular belief, people don't just automatically go to heaven when they die. Maybe you should consider Jesus while there is still time for you. Be blessed

[@yeshuaad2128]

A great folk singer and songwriter, was John Prine.A man I never met ,but he was a great friend of mine. He picked me up when I was blue, better than all my friends could do.He would take away my sadness and make me feel fine. Oh how I miss my friend ,JOHN PRINE !GOD BLESS all the LOVED ONES that HE left behind !! Miss ya buddy.

[@gavinmathew7491]

Wow! That was nice. Thank you.

[@DirkNelson-e3e]

Absolutely, and reflective of my experiences with Mr. Prine.

[@sydanderson2804]

I totally understand!!!!!

[@jeramepuffenbarger438]

This was 1 of my dad's favorite songs. It has been 1 year to the day since he has moved on to the heavens. Miss and love you dad

[@aaronpaterson1615]

JOHN PRINE R.I.P. Died aged 73 of complications from coronavirus this week in Nashville Tennessee. A great songwriter and entertwiner. Im Sad condolences to his family

[@crowredeye8066]

The poet has left us.😥💧😪

[@danielmeyer1208]

CrowRedEye the Buddha

[@princesssadieloo]

Saw him at the Greek in LA, such a cool cat, sat in a chair with his beer next to him and his guitar... He was the opening act for the other headliner who’s name I can’t recall because all I remember from that night was John Prine...

[@petefrench4198]

...what year was that princess?

[@princesssadieloo]

@@petefrench4198 Hello, must have been 2014 or 2015, I can’t remember who else was on the ticket but he opened up the show, must have been someone Indie or folk. Was a Great show.

[@colleenparmenter4337]

RIP Mr Prine. We love you and are damn sure gonna miss you.

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

cu soon....love you boy...tommyt.all American patriot.......time to free American now........ready willing and very able. soon....8-8-2021...booms.

[@davidgoodwin8641]

Amen buddy

[@kenisfree8410]

Only John Prine can try to make a deal with God

[@moonlitme]

and get away with it!

[@michaelmckeever845]

I was at Kris Kristofferson concert in about 1972 and he was praising John Prine. I later saw the first album and bought it and many others through the years. He was like no one else. A great unique songwriter and equally good guitar player. He will he missed.

[@andyman2583]

I first became aware of John Prine's music when I was on a road trip with my mom and uncle to Oregon. I was 13 and kept asking her to put the cd back in. I've been a fan ever since and was lucky to see him live twice. I've always felt he was one of the more underrated songwriters in music. He will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace, John Prine. Now you can go fishin' and whistlin' in heaven.

[@ralphdesmond]

When you look at how many of the biggest music stars worked with him and/or covered and recorded his songs, he had major respect in the music world.

[@thomaskrause9222]

He was a songwriter's songwriter. I read something recently that said even if you never heard of him, some of your favorite musicians from pop to country to folk, even R&B were influenced by him. I can't state it better than that. Every time I see a random crooner in a bar, no matter the genre he/she is playing. If I put a buck or two in the jar and say John Prine, I get a good song in return.

[@danielsmith3102]

Amen brother.

[@barbibutton9619]

Have u listened to Amos Lee? If not, you should. Different than John Prime but a great songwriter. Go to his channel

[@andyman2583]

@@barbibutton9619 I have! I've been lucky enough to see him live as well. He's amazing!

[@barbaranorton2122]

Is there a better line in music, then "you forgive us and we'll forgive you" when speaking to God? It is fucking brilliant, just like all of Prine. May we all get to hear you sing again when we get there, and take the watches off our arms.

[@treystewart2708]

That's john for ya ! He had such a way with lyrics!

[@tspiker03]

Is there a better line? If there is, I’m pretty sure John Prine wrote it. I like, “my old man is another child who’s grown old.” “There’s a hole in daddy’s arm…”

[@tomhodges1919]

"Then I got fired for being scared of bees" runs it close

[@barbaranorton2122]

@@tspiker03 Absolutely. "Just give me one thing that I can hold on to, to believe in this living, is just a hard way to go". I found John Prine though a heroin addict who also loved that line ( a hole in daddy's arm). He got clean for 15 years, then went back to it and died. He loved John Prine though. Even his name was John too. weird connections in life.

[@glennhutson2015]

Thanks John R.I.P.

[@GregHalvorson]

Ugh, heart broken.. We have lost John Prine. 🥺💔😞

[@hirosatoh3355]

Such a tough day today... RIP John. ❤️

[@victoriaflatgard4826]

I hope we all go a whistling and a fishing in heaven, and we will all get forgiveness, God bless you John Prime!

[@HuskerGram]

The world lost someone special today. You will be missed. So thankful I got to see you just a few short months ago. You will live on in the hearts of many. Your music will live forever. Go with God, John.

[@DrSanity7777777]

Sometimes when you think something is biting, it's just the Lord pulling on your heartstrings.

[@robertbennie7889]

Long before there was 'country' there was Folk. John is simply one of the very best in this genre.

[@ligialewis2182]

John Prine is a true master songwriter and singer . His spirit is SONG . And in every one he takes us along for a good ride . Thanks, John . GL,Sr

[@erebus79]

wtf are you talking about?

[@deepquake9]

Amen to that

[@jeffreyhardy4934]

Rest easy my friend, you were the best!

[@dannskopp8957]

The best

[@lanathibeault6198]

saw him in a small hall in floriday 30 years ago...loved John then and love him now..Rest in heaven John...you are ever in my heart..

[@johnvollmar8414]

God bless John Prine. Let God hold the door for you. Thanks for brightening this ‘big old goofy world!’

[@jordanthecat]

I love you, John. When I get to Heaven, my first place to visit will be your new nightclub. Then I'm gonna get a cocktail.

[@terrencewesterman851]

Vodka and ginger ale

[@liraloo]

@@terrencewesterman851 Gonna smoke a cigarette that's 9 miles long!

[@MrStamp-og7kq]

I can't wait for that cigarette. And the conversation with the best friend i never knew i had.

[@jamesweaver6212]

Better make it a Johnnie boy

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

Just make the most of your lives incase religion is not true...

[@sandcrab3188]

Today I visited with a family friend and former bandmate who’s dying. We played music together, my dad and I and our friend. He will pass in the next few weeks so it was probably the last time we will get to play with him. When we got home my dad got out his guitar and played this song. I had never heard it before but it brought tears to my eyes. Grief is such a strange thing. All I know is i’m honored to have known this man, he’s an incredible musician. And this song will always make me think of him playing his resonator guitar and his fiddle like he did today.

[@pferber]

John is whistling and fishing in heaven. RIP John Prine 😢

[@Ring0fSaturn]

I've prayed for a lot of things, most never came to pass. Say what you will. Now I just wish, like now; I wish John Prine peace and I'm sure that his songs will play on long after most of us are gone.

[@jeanineshiman8228]

Me too, you couldn't have said it better

[@andrewforster9665]

Thank you Mr Prine for your honesty and integrity. May you find your peace.

[@all-timebestmusicclassicol9038]

One word... ....Simplicity is true genius

[@meganruchwatercolors7186]

YES!!! love him!!! May he rest in peace! 😢🙏

[@danielmeyer1208]

All-Time Best Music Classic Oldies we called him the Buddha

[@judynicholas8313]

So much love for John Prine...

[@jimfladwood4393]

John's music remind's me of all things great.cold beer, good books and ice cream. .. grandchildren!!

[@kenmacpherson4405]

happy enchilda brother Prine, your music has touched me in so many ways

[@markschark1212]

Just drove 200 miles across Northern Illinois and it was Heaven

[@Prospect.1]

My mom bought me Burnt Orange for xmas gift way back in 70's ,, I been hooked since RIP JOHN , u gave me an mooch so many smiles few tears ,,and 1 night of a great music in Birmingham, Alabama

[@JillseyWillsey]

My heart is broken... :'(

[@sierramcdole9199]

We’ll miss you John Prine!

[@marilynsimon1926]

the very first song I ever heard, n just loved John Prine ever since!

[@peterbetts858]

Miss Marilyn Its on an album {CD} Called Bruised Orange , Buy or hear the album .Its excellent not a bad song on it and a couple of classics . Bruised Orange ., Aw heck , this, crooked piece of time ,iron ore Betty, The Hobo Song ,Thats the way that the World Goes Round ,plus. John Prine Peace .

[@normanbishop3506]

I love it, mine was forever young .. rod stewart But I love bob dylan I love rod Stewart and all music still originals are better than any cover

[@OfficeToday-y6h]

Thanks John Prine , I was having bad night at end I just put your song all depressed and drunk realizing with your song there’s another day. Thanks John, Sincerely, 🇵🇱🇺🇸❤

[@michaelvanhorn7152]

prayers for JOHN one of the true greats

[@corbenpeach813]

i get that heavy throat feeling when I hear the name John now

[@lottiecooper609]

God is a lucky man, to have john prine singing for him in heaven!!! I can't wait to get there and join you john!!! Thank you for all the memories and the tears!!! God be always with you john!!!

[@johnfoulkrod4835]

I don't have the words to articulate how great of a singer, songwriter

[@johnfoulkrod4835]

From above post....he is just great.😎🎸

[@jamesd1542]

My go to make the world better place to live music ! Loving this man for 40+

[@soldtobediers]

What a pleasant stumble upon! Back in '86, had this song playing over & over in my head while i had taken my 6 yr. old son & his 2 sunday school buddies fishing for perch. The perch bed was just a hoppin. Kept me so busy baiting & releasing, that i never got to wet a hook myself. Dawned on me after a while, just how busy He is too... forever baitin & releasin the things in within our lives. Too boot, i had the 3 basic races in my in my care as well. Brought strong to mind the Makers words of John's other present day witness to the world... Bob Dylan. When the lyrical line from "I and I" stated... "I've made shoes for everyone, even you, while I still go barefoot." Shoe fit the bill that day over me never gettin a chance to wet my own hook. 61617

[@soldtobediers]

Normally i do no not Reply to my self. But when i do... it is for damn good reason! "There are artists who wrest us up & place us into themselves. These, are the ones who continue to wrest us up... Even beyond their rests in peace!" Stay thirty for assuages of the spirit my friends! For are not such... the currency of Heaven...tTt...

[@MMitchellMarmel]

RIP, John. You will be missed.

[@jamesd1542]

Thanks for all you have given us ! RIP and go fishin

[@richardtaylor8595]

Anything John Prine is music to my soul. Thank you for this wonderful video and music. If your ever feeling down and need a smile on your face ,listen to John and you will be okay. Sounds like a song in the making. God bless all your souls. My favorite memory of my father was when he would take me fishing and I know he his catching the biggest bass up there. I can not wait to hear his tall stories about fishing in heaven. AMEN.

[@rickylepard6320]

I have followed and loved John since 1978. I got to see him 4 times only but played him very often. Rest in peace John and thank you for the songs. Songs that I know by heart and love dearly

[@SenorPescadorJohnson]

Senor Pescador---- Mr Fisherman ...gives this a thumbs up

[@janbrowerbischak6186]

prayers for a miracle!!! We need your songwriting on this earth anther few decades! thank you for so many years of great songs!

[@ralphdesmond]

R.I.P. and love to one of the very best singer-songwriters ever.

[@thomasmcgowan8563]

In 1982 I was tripping on shrooms when my friend's stepdad put prime Prine on the turntable. Still listening in 2020

[@twdenturerepair14]

Truly a gift to us laymen. this guy was special! rip john lets whistle and go fishin

[@kevo3985]

Rip John thanks for some of the best music I've ever had the chance to enjoy

[@ghostspiritride]

RIP Mr. Prine

[@ericloraakakidvicious.6346]

Rest in peace John Prine,,love you

[@wilkbor]

Miss this man!

[@camilleallman7918]

RIP you wonderful, amazing man.

[@markleviner2540]

RIP John Prine from an old man 70 been listening to your music for years. Covid victom what a wast. Peace Out and Love MMLZZZ

[@DirkNelson-e3e]

JP was a distant mentor and source of humor, hope, and perspective for many years. His death caused me to go from being wary of COVID, to hating COVID. Saw Mr. Prine many times through the years, and found him to be as humble a human being as I'd ever met. True kindness. We lost a good one.

[@edwardrichard2561]

I hope Mom is Fishing and Whistling with John.

[@rayfisher3894]

John there will be another like you bless you for the time you gave us

[@jacksprat3009]

Great tune. Bon Voyage John Prine...

[@adamnicholson1273]

Best 3 mins of my day

[@aarondouglas7964]

Got me on my forklift just dropping tears…

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

We're losing him to the Corona please pray for him

[@atticusfredericks6210]

I greatly fear John, at his age and a shot immune system, is facing a final battle----if so, we will have lost a national treasure but one who left behind a library of his unique story telling and music through the years. Fare thee well John and thank you.

[@trumpet1963]

@@atticusfredericks6210 Not true he is getting better!

[@HuskerGram]

@@trumpet1963 I pray you're right.

[@dabprod]

Praying every day for him since I heard the news over the weekend. He beat cancer, and I believe he can beat this too. God Bless John Prine.

[@janeford9893]

He’s gone...

[@bobsaget748]

John Prine is the man, way better than any episode of Full House

[@hartmutpohler9680]

Gute Laune Musik, Danke John

[@aizikllamas4741]

Rest In Peace you legend, Your legacy will live on❤️❤️❤️

[@Arsenault1989]

Video I'll be playing while getting ready for fishing!

[@zenhaelcero8481]

First song I ever heard by John, came on the radio in the morning on my way to work. Been a few years since then.

[@gregmarthaler3754]

Go fishing, John, thanks for the tunes!

[@paulmatters2641]

Praying for him. Keep fighting. Great musician but an even better man

[@prestonwest7065]

Getting music for my 89 year old moms funeral Johns got to be there

[@jamescarson9118]

His songs still have the ability to bring me up when I might be feeling a Little low:))

[@janfozzard]

We can't ever see him tomorrow. Later ---he's a sittin at the end of a rainbow.

[@tonyroberts985]

Father forgive us for what we must do You forgive us; we'll forgive you We'll forgive each other till we both turn blue Then we'll whistle and go fishing in heaven. I don't know what John Prine believed in his heart. No doubt there are countless Christians who would cry "Blasphemer" at the notion that God would need our forgiveness. This Christian doesn't see it that way. I think God is delighted to go fishing with someone who can both receive pardon and bear no grudges. I wonder if the fish are biting in heaven right now?

[@abiraghi]

Awesome artist forever remembered.

[@robertoaguirre8906]

John, thank you for your songs, your songs put all things in perspective.

[@joeross5532]

RIP John Prine. This is always one of my favorites. I really like this re-make; the original version first appeared on John Prine - Bruised Orange.

[@wisdomseeker7269]

Love this! Simple Truth, of Man and our Walk!

[@Dbikgiizis]

This song really made me think...and I forgave God for overestimating what I could do here.

[@darrinsiberia]

heard a man sing this solo guitar at an open mic down the street tonight... so glad I learned about this song... reminds me of Arlo Guthrie...

[@jamescarson9118]

“I can’t think about that now, I will think about that tomorrow “

[@jamescarson9118]

See you some day:)

[@jeffm5808]

if i had to picka favorite of John's songs ( very hard to do) but i suppose i would pick this one . i love this song

[@joaquinalmanza5254]

We’ll forgive each other....true love

[@jamesd1542]

A good song to start your weekend, thanks John for giving us all your best !!!

[@summer540]

I hope I get to whistle and fish with him one day.

[@vincentlussier8264]

Fabulous tune!

[@triplucid3563]

Lovely, has depth, & is sentimental like all of the wonderful songs by John Prine!

[@rulierulie44]

Miss you papaw ❤️❤️✨

[@BenTrem42]

At my lowest moment, my new partner had 4 young daughters, for he I moved from AB to NS ... with no prospects ... I hung out on Spring Garden Road playing jigs and reels on my recorder ... in cold so fierce I'd have icecles hanged off the end of them. What kept me going? John ... on my autoharp. Bought my kids' Christmas presents, he did. Ayup. Hey you ... you in the barracks. You in the cold water apartment. I can only suggest this: Maybe most folk play along with villains. Don't do that. Maybe most folk "just ignore" when it comes to bullies. Don't do that. Cheats and liars are like ?what? lice. Ain't they're gonna go away ... so like COVID, something to live with ... but ... pick a side. Wanna gain by betting on loss? c'mon now ... don't pretend clever. (Hell, as one who very often drank too much, I saw a buddy putting on airs? I'd knock his knees out then kneel on his chest and give him double-time death-eyes. It's about athenticity ... not "right" or "correct". *_Tally ho!)_*

[@MugshotzOnline]

Hope you are Whistling and Fishing, John. RIP

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

John is entertaining God now in person. God bless everyone from Patrick

[@jaytaron]

See you in heaven John !!

[@myradioon]

The "Zoom - In" on those dead fish eyes. So good. John Prine humor.

[@alexcato4133]

Reminds me of when I came to falling out with my trade of carpentry ❤

[@curtisleeloesch1]

Sweet!