John Prine | House Of Strombo

[@portarobbie]

One of my top three favorite songwriters of all time....and a big inspiration...

[@swale12]

John Prine is not dead. Until the last person who ever heard his songs dies, he will never die. peace my brother.

[@deandyson-turnbull729]

Amen!

[@jaysoneubanks579]

He lives through the music. His spirit will never die...as long as we play his music.

[@margaretstoner4701]

I LOVE your attitude! THANK YOU ❤

[@williamleahy1377]

yep I stumbled on this tonight,i,m new to it all,i,m totally taken by this,wonderful.

[@caltig7]

Viva John Prine!

[@arpchr1]

My favorite singer/songwriter.

[@paulbookbinder4899]

I’m 60 years old. Lifelong Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Leonard Cohen , Chris Smithers , etc fan. So how, how, oh my god how is it that I never heard of John Prine until yesterday? I will never have time on this earth to adequately grasp and appreciate the depth and beauty of this miraculous artists work. I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me.

[@iTsSeCrEtPerDuE]

I'm 24, 25 this coming July. When I was 11 my mom met a guy. A long, long story short, the only good thing to come from it is our love for certain music now, Prine being one of them. I am so grateful to have his music, it has helped me through a lot of tough times. He has such beautiful and deep words, and the perfect personality to go with it all.

[@moecoolmag]

there are many artists I'm just discovering at 64...enjoy the ride...you won't lose with jp

[@scotsman6712]

I was daydreaming at one of his concerts when I should have been paying attention but he inspired me to write one of my better songs, so i give him credit.(editors note: my song isnt that good and im pretty tired of that one now)

[@robdevilliers666]

Exactly my feeling!

[@seonadmacleod139]

Me too Paul and I am in my 60's also, a real music lover of all genres. I can't believe this amazing artist was under my radar for so long! I heard he has Covid 19, praying he will make a good recovery, not ready to lose him now I've found him!

[@RichardHartman-z4v]

Summer's end is the perfect song, I can see the doubt in the eyes of the audience at first, of John Prine wins them over one by one. My hat goes off to the man who put made this happen.

[@BCSpiritBear]

That was my first John Prine song, I'm a late comer. That song has so much meaning and so relevant for today. He cared so much about humanity.

[@daveweickert2011]

John Prine is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

[@carolinastringband]

Yes!!!

[@maddman2900]

What a beautiful comment that is.

[@randysollars5350]

Oh my God, what a tribute 👏

[@ClydeHUC]

So positive and true!Thank God, Thank you!❤

[@KevinSmith-hm5pj]

Amen 🙏

[@lukelambert6549]

RIP John, the story telling is un matched!!

[@ericwilliams8487]

I gotta say, Todd Snider is carrying that storyteller torch.

[@froglevelfilms]

I was, just yesterday, explaining to my 92yo dad that whenever you ran into a JP fan, you could be sure you were meeting a good human being. This is the sweetest comment section on youtube.❤

[@ClydeHUC]

Ted Bundy was a Prine fan at UW

[@ClydeHUC]

And you can be sure of that

[@walter2990]

There's always an exception to the rule. He was a demon who focused on terrorizing and preying upon innocent victims. It's a sad and revealing thing for you to bring such a comment forward on such a positive video! Take a look in a mirror and see if you're just wanting to shock people, or if you're just deranged like your aforementioned demon.@ClydeHUC

[@cherylwinder7038]

I have loved John Primes for 30 yrs or so. In my early 30s I was singing his songs to my friends. Just heard him sing Sam Stone & cried all the way through & they're still rolling !!!

[@cherylwinder7038]

Oh I forgot, I'm 68 now & a female !!!

[@jpotter2086]

Here we are again. Prine and Lightfoot are both gone now. The music lives on. Like a weighted blanket for a troubled mind. 3.5M views in 2024.

[@bwalla50]

John Prine and Gordon Lightfoot. Two of the greatest singer/songwriters who ever graced this earth. In the same room. Magical.

[@MamaTfromMN]

John Prine sang to my teenage heart. Now, he speaks to my 60 year old heart.❤

[@ShannonBurns-ih7yn]

Makes me cry my friend.

[@mrj7872]

What a beautiful song just be on the run

[@michaelward9880]

Me too. I miss him so much.

[@kole_po9140]

Me too since 1970

[@ClydeHUC]

Remember Common sense?!

[@32trixieh]

I wis I could stop crying but I can't. My best friend I never met...

[@BCSpiritBear]

If you love John Prine, you are a friend of mine.

[@jamesgaydos6188]

Thank you, Friend, James

[@jaloysius1958]

Nice to know BCSpiritbear

[@carmenhardy2629]

Hello friend

[@jamesgaydos6188]

@@carmenhardy2629 thank you

[@bonniedrouillard3963]

BCSpiritBear love!

[@jbishop7037]

You can tell that everyone in the room was witnessing something very special that night.

[@WLBarton4466]

Sounds like a line from a Johnny Cash song called Songs That Make A Difference. Waylon, Wille and Kris are in the recording also.

[@seanbatiz6620]

@@WLBarton4466Sucks about Kris passin’ on.. leaves Ole Willy Nelson being the last of that torch. Feel my age creepin’ up on me, being familiar with more artists, friends &, family that have passed away, then those I know still tickin’…

[@toddgriffis896]

Aside from the fact that John Prine is one of the best songwriters ever the cinematography is the video is top notch

[@ryephil]

When Gordon breaks into tears after John saying it's an honour playing for him. I miss human emotion like that.

[@jeaubeau]

Create it

[@davidfoster6170]

I thought the same thing. That's one of the best parts of this incredible video.

[@esperanzamunoz6719]

And love and kindess.

[@dustydon6419]

Great music soothes the human soul. John Prine was a master at writing / performing such deep music. What would it have been like to know him?

[@gregshupenia1377]

My heros

[@sammyseagull]

I would trade EVERY DAMN CONCERT I EVER SAW just to be in that room! This ONE video makes You Tube worth it's invention!!

[@mikeselep6900]

Absolutely!!! There is a love flowing from John through every audience member!!! I have watched this video over and over. I shared it with my parents who grew up with John. They loved it and watch it over and over...

[@fidadee]

Me too.this is one of my favorites.A legend!

[@harrybraiden4166]

Me too,didnt know who he was until i saw this.

[@suzenjuel2791]

Me too!!!

[@Prospect.1]

I just told my ol man ,, that must b someone private party ,, to have so many greats ,,in same room ,,singing along ,,we saw him in 90's in Birmingham, Alabama,, we where invited to after party ,, but my ol man had a job ,remember when men worked everyday,, I just told him if we had known ,,that u didnt have to work just say ,, I got this or that wrong when in reality,,they r able just sorry ,, anyway I digress, I told him ,, we should have stayed ,, but ,,my man is a good man ,, he went to work ,, but sure hate we missed that party ,, rest in peace John ,you gave us so much more than music u gave us our youth back ,u partied with us, u made us laugh u made us think 🤔,u made us cry ,but u never left us ,, sayin ,, well that was disappointing,, as so many concerts do these days ,, not that we get to many anymore ,, dont cha hate time ,, it takes everything good from us,, I wish u all luv out there,, pass this kindness on today ,, say Hello in there to an old person or any person ,, ❤🎵🎶🎵🎶✌🌹😉😊 an if u have some ,, get yourself an illegal smile

[@paulnolan9682]

fucking covid. I'm a grown ass man, but sitting here crying over the loss of this treasure. RIP sir.

[@randysollars5350]

I'm 66 years old, happy or sad, I can barely help tearing up when I hear John Prine

[@ClydeHUC]

Miss him. Was not covid

[@ClydeHUC]

​@@randysollars5350get that. Replace sad with glad maybe my friend

[@ClydeHUC]

​@@randysollars5350We're all going with the glad he was here

[@brandonmesecar8641]

John Prine is my favorite artist and it's not even close and I'm only 41 years old

[@MaIContent]

I cant imagine there ever being another john prine. there is something fragile and gentle and huge and fearless and full of love and precious and intimate. I will miss him like I don't miss other performers. I feel I lost my father again.

[@laspina54]

Rich Perez I love your words. I’m heartbroken

[@karenglennon1995]

Rich, I feel so much the same way. I saw John Prine in September last year at Red Rocks in Colorado. He danced and shuffled off of the stage with such joy and happiness and it made me cry because that's exactly something my dad would have done, dancing in his old man way. I miss my dad so much, and John Prine reminded me so much of him in his joy and fun. Prine was truly a national treasure as an artist and as a human being. We were blessed to be alive at the same time with him.

[@nunyabidness9895]

I cried my eyes out when I heard....I thought he was getting better.

[@vmguy1]

@@nunyabidness9895 Yeah I agree. I was so scared we were going to lose him. Then we didn't hear anything for a week, and I thought surely that was a good sign. Then suddenly he's gone! And you realize how fragile life is, and how lucky we have been to live in such great years for music. My friends and I have been playing Prine songs for almost 50 years. And it's impossible to ever replace a guy like John. His wit and compassion, and the way he can evoke such deep raw emotion with a couple of lines of lyrics, he was one of a kind! Yes I cried too... But I take solace in knowing he's having that vodka and giner ale, and the cigarette that's nine miles long, surrounded by friends and family in Heaven.

[@orkycathcart6397]

AND THERE NEVER WILL BE ANOTHER LIKE JOHN-PRINE EVEN IF YOU WAIT A TRILLION YEARS !!!!!!!! JOHN IS THE ONLY ARTIST THAT CAN MAKE ME LAUGH ONE MINUTE , THEN CRY THE NEXT !!!!!

[@ivymay6168]

My first concert was John Prine at Massey Hall back in 2009. I was 7 and my mum was supposed to take her best friend to the show but after months of begging she surprised me with the ticket because she knew I loved him just as much as she did. After the show his manager came out and gave me John's guitar pick, I still have it to this day. Rest in peace Mr.Prine

[@grandenauto3214]

Awesome

[@EGenthusiast]

That's cool as hell man! I hope u use it!

[@vincentlussier8264]

When you have Gordon Lightfoot sitting in like all the others, that says it all about John Prine right there!

[@MadonnaGrogan]

My girl cats curl up ,purr when John sings.classy felines😊

[@georgetaylor368]

Right

[@georgetaylor368]

Agree

[@butterball1651]

Yes, mine too M.​@@MadonnaGrogan

[@jbri1]

sitting in and crying....

[@samwinter2527]

I am 65 and have been listening to John Prine since I was in high school. This Chicago mailman is truly an American treasure, and I was so sad when he died. He was a poet and a musician and I will listen to him all my years. RIP JP

[@ClydeHUC]

Agree. People die. It's OK. Not a tragedy cause he's a singer.

[@brianwade879]

He was a Chi-Town mailman ? How did I miss that ? What the heck was I doing ? 😢

[@valbolger6796]

He enjoyed living in Ireland

[@cdnsamurai1253]

This to me is simply incredible. John Prine performing in front of Gordon Lightfoot is one for the ages. I have watched this many times over and am blown away each and every time. Epic.

[@williamroberts9619]

Oh God everybody's crying

[@williamroberts9619]

This is campfire music

[@michaels9411]

What a beautiful night of music. I feel so blessed to find this tonight. John is a gem that keeps shining brighter the longer you listen and to have Gordon Lightfoot in the audience just makes it so much better. RIP gentlemen and thank you!

[@seymoreduless8920]

Strombo you can’t have imagined the significance of capturing this performance. Thank you

[@DonnaCsuti-ji2dd]

So very much agree

[@pofoto1950]

As a vietnam vet, this song still brings tears to my eyes...

[@aabbccddeeffgg3447]

The 111 people that disliked this obviously don't understand music. John Prine is amazing 😊

[@mcguiganmike]

Some Humans Ain't Human.

[@frederickacerra7766]

@@mcguiganmike Just listen to the auto tuned so called singers that have forty Dancers on stage to hide the fact that they have no talent . Just look at the shit that is on TV to know that people have no idea what is good. I heard Prine's first record and cried it moved me that much and it still does to this day . Sorry for the long rant i would just like to know what the 194 people who didn't like this listen to

[@dvrsweet1]

For those of you who don't "get" John Prine, this video will be over before you know it.

[@lindarobison7830]

Pray for him...hes critical an wife. Damn virus

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

@@lindarobison7830 Prayers for John and his family.

[@BCpov]

I think I've watched this at least 20 times now. Here's to 20 more. RIP John.

[@terrykoch9848]

Same.

[@SuperBuzz71]

Only on about 10

[@95592123]

Kp immortal thanks againkohmnie

[@lawrence1960]

I’m on 30 views…..

[@deidremoon2690]

Me too. To be there!!!

[@jaykaysr9225]

I was operating the board when John was interviewed by Bob Edwards at XM. When the interview was over and Bob left the room, John hung around and we began to chat. There was no one else in the studio. When he learned my son was a Marine stationed in Iraq, John picked up on my concern for my son's well being. The next 30 minutes I spent with him talking and listening are very precious to me. I was a huge fan before we met but I'll alway remember this wonderful man for his kindness and compassion.

[@greg7656]

that's an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it

[@pegbundy9935]

Thanks for sharing what must have been very special moment. Hope your son is home safe.

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

Wow my wife's brother,our brother, has been back and forth to Afghanistan I try to help him send him stuff and help him see his kids. It's a family's sacrifice and anyone who understands it is a good person . Be glad we had such a good person here so long and bring up the next ones to be the same way. I play them John prine.

[@KB-mk9lv]

Thank you from beyond my ability

[@johnr.prather2876]

He always left the impression that his fame meant little to him. He always seemed to have a double dose of humble. Thanks for a wonderful story that reaffirms that belief.

[@curtisleeloesch1]

No American Music more perfect than John Prine and Gordon Lightfoot. So glad to see this. Thank You.

[@walter2990]

I agree, except that Gordon Lightfoot was Canadian. No worries though, he was loved by all who heard him.

[@michaels9411]

What a beautiful night of music. I feel so blessed to find this tonight. John is a gem that keeps shining brighter the longer you listen and to have Gordon Lightfoot in the audience just makes it so much better. RIP gentlemen and thank you for all the feels for so long.

[@jackandpiper]

To see tears in Gordon Lightfoot’s eyes, listening to John Prine….❤️

[@tomelliott2264]

That got me right in the feels hard too. To me one of the most memorable parts of the show. The only thing that could be better is being there to see it live

[@brianwade879]

Sadly, I think, I found John Prine after my Mum passed. I should say gladly, because it helped me through the pain. It was a few weeks before it really hit me. His music really helped. I really loved me Mum. 90 years she was my Mum, and then my friend. I could share anything with her. Man I miss her. It's about a year now. Seems like yesterday. Don't understand the delay. Miss her everyday ! Annie Lindsay Smith 🙏🎗️ Rest in Peace Mum. 🕊️

[@onion6foot]

Who could not love John? What a soul.

[@tomcooley3778]

Well put .

[@oleggorky906]

Interesting how in his later years he’s got a Bob Dylan rasp, compared to his earlier sound. Oh well, even with the hell that he went through with his health in the last 20 years, it still didn’t rob his voice of character. I’ve only just discovered his work but how could I have never known it for all these years? It’s like someone turned the lights on in my head and said, ‘Hello in there!’

[@MadonnaGrogan]

❤

[@jbd2802]

John was a wordsmith like no other. His sense of humor comes out in his writing, and his way of putting it out there will never be duplicated.

[@janemilner8162]

john was the quintessential GENIUS, the wordsmith that touched every heart

[@tcoopr2]

Jason Wilber is incredible and totally in sync with John, an accompanist who honed this over several years.

[@eddippleshirleyspraise4813]

the song " sam stone " made me quit speed and probably saved my life in 77 . it was nearly 40 years later that I found who John prine was . now he will forever be one of the two most important singer wordsmiths in my world

[@masonburkeen3809]

who is the other one?

[@kensawich4281]

I heard John Prine a couple years ago. I Was amazed at his song writing and guitar picking then and I'm still amazed.I would've loved to have gone rainbow trout fishing at any time or place with Johnny..Anyone that has praise and admiration for Gordon Lightfoot is "aces" in my book.

[@fightington]

yeah, who is the other one? the ppl want to know!!

[@rickshaw60]

@@masonburkeen3809 Bob dylan

[@rickshaw60]

@@fightington dylan of course

[@robertgreen9150]

At 77, I realized how many didn't know John...All the girls loved this genius and rightfully so, eh?!

[@dondoyle8474]

The most underrated writer and performer in history………..

[@canadianhappyinitalytruest6556]

John Prine was the only musical artist who’s death truly affected me, so long. I couldn’t listen to his music for about a year because I would get too emotional. He’s a truly incredible artist. Prolific and profound and pithy. 🥰🥰🥰

[@maricordes1559]

I'm wrecked. He was everyone's storyteller, the best chronicler of all of our tumult. There's a hole in our universe now with his echo in it.

[@brianwinchester5066]

Beautifully written, Mari.

[@robertparadis3395]

I'm reading your comment while listening to Neil Degrasse describe the size of a hole discovered recently in space and he says there just aren't any words we typically use to adequately describe the size of that emptiness. What are the chances.

[@shanerowe5289]

Best thing I can say is that JP was never background music.You had to stop what you were doing and listen and laugh or cry, probably both within one song.

[@maricordes1559]

@@shanerowe5289 So true.

[@googleuser2874]

@@robertparadis3395 That's our work as humans, to fill the void (ideally), not make it bigger.

[@jowah]

When I heard that John Prine had died from it, I knew that covid was truly terrible. You are missed Mr. Prine. RIP

[@ClydeHUC]

Wake up he didn't die from COVID. He was infected with it when he died from cancer. So they call that a COVID death. Wake up either ignorant or liberal or both. Liberal or both.

[@JustAnAverageBrad]

this is my favourite recording session of John Prine ...i just keep coming back to listen again and again...whoever was responsible for the audio that day did an awesome job 👍

[@randyhodges8782]

Yes! Audio person. You done real good.

[@margaretstoner637]

I canno6 pi8k a fav0titec song

[@dtruell]

Oh, I totally agree!

[@valbolger6796]

Magic 😢

[@davidhendriks4883]

I came to the comments to say the same thing.

[@MelonSplitter]

We all have demons but this music purifies the souls. RIP John

[@robgreer9726]

The world is poorer without John Prine

[@meredithmoon]

I was at this (I'm in this video, but I won't say where hehe) and it truly is one of my most cherished memories. I can remember the entire experience photographically. John is one of my top 5 favourite songwriters ever... I was choking back tears the whole damn time. RIP John Prine... the small window of time you visited us here changed the lives of so many.

[@meredithmoon]

I will add that the energy of the room was comparable only to a handful of live performances I've ever attended - the absolute intimacy - you could hear a pin drop. All were fixated on this man whose music we love so dearly.

[@marilynlovelady607]

Bless you.

[@pascalennis9123]

But sure i can see you in it hun,fair play to ye ,

[@seanryan8304]

I was crying the whole time watching this

[@scottbrooks5136]

I'm so jealous! When I think that I could have had a John Prine house party for a few thousand, my heart stops and my eyes leak. His minds work continues to be a gift

[@BrunoChorizo1956]

This is gold.

[@Poundsalt_Ryan]

This is my favourite video on the internet. Gordon lightfoot singing along with John. It doesn’t get more pure than that. ❤

[@DonnaCsuti-ji2dd]

Wonderful gift to all of us and the world of now and the future 😊

[@tomelliott2264]

My favorite show. I've never cried because someone wrote music so beautiful in my life. Til this man. I'm kidding. But, he does a great job of putting tears in eyes. Try and say I'm wrong. I dare you

[@randysollars5350]

I never before cried at the passing of a celebrity, but John Prine was so much more. 😢

[@tomelliott2264]

When it's time to cry. We'll all realize it. At similar times

[@tomelliott2264]

God is here with us.

[@tomelliott2264]

I feel it.

[@karenhall-gist6966]

I fell in love with John's music when I heard his first album at a record store in Kansas City & I bought it on the spot & took it home & listened to it over & over. Sam Stone ripped my heart out. I''m 73 now & I had a lot of friends who went to Vietnam I lost a lot them in Vietnam & I lost many more to the drugs they took to try to forget the physical & mental pain from the war. John sang their story so well. He expressed loss, pain & humor in his songs. I also loved Please Don't Bury Me & lots more.. His concerts were huge highlights of my life! I've loved him for 50 yrs & still do. .

[@jimneuman8785]

Thank you for reaching out sister. Please don't bury me is a masterpiece.

[@Prospect.1]

Right on brother ,, from a lil sister that's been listening to him for bout 48 years now,, ty 4 your service ,, and so sorry 4 all the loss,, when we visited the Vietnam wall ,,I had a peace symbol necklace on ,, I took it off payed it there at wall ,,I didnt deserve to wear it ,, God Bless you,,and may john rest easy ,, he was part of everything life had to offer ,,in his songs ,, takes me back to different places different times some where good some where not so good ,, but ,,I treasure each of my souvenirs, they took me so long to collect ,, lyin here in bed with my darlin of 38 years ,, listening to music we lived by ,,and will die with ,, I wish u all lots of luv ,peace ,stay safe n healthy dont leave ol world to soon more memories to b made an John's music will b there in back of our minds as we make em then re live em all again ❤🎶🎵🎶🌹

[@karenhall-gist6966]

@@Prospect.1 I'm glad you will carry his songs in your heart forever.

[@joojoobean84]

God bless you

[@kentkearney6623]

PINK CADILLAC was my into. Hope you have a copy too.

[@WLBarton4466]

Was planning to move to Gulfport when i turned 65 in 2021. Any town that loved John Prine, and he and Fiona loved them, well thats my kind of town. That darn COVID. Hope Fiona is doing well.

[@broncobill54]

Was introduced to John Prine’s music back in 1972 . I’ve been a fan ever since. One of a kind talent and will be sorely missed. God rest your soul John Prine.

[@DonnaCsuti-ji2dd]

His guitar playing is also out of this world great

[@marcymoran6481]

Couldn’t sleep, it was 4:30am. Decided to listen to some music. I stumbled upon this video, put my headphones on and cried through the whole thing. God bless this fantastic musician/songwriter who entered my life in 1977 and hasn’t left since.

[@matthewhinton4527]

4:12am here living the same experience in 2022

[@hoss-lk4bg]

drama queen

[@coryd2668]

6:00am here in 2023! Second time in the last 30 days!!❤

[@Levenstone132]

Just gone 1am. Same.

[@anilkapahi8788]

The world that was worth living in died with John Prine but his music will always be a reminder of that world. The world that many people live in now is a complete mystery to me.

[@tcoopr2]

Amen. Amen. I know what you mean.

[@michaelward9880]

A true American treasure. RIP Mr. John Prine.

[@JeffWHigdon]

Rewatching this with tears streaming down my face. RIP John. You'll always be loved, and will forever be missed. ❤

[@dianagraham8093]

There will be tears in heaven but Jesus will wipe them all away 🙏

[@riggidyromulidas4554]

Same my friend, lost a good one with john💔 bet he’s got that vodka and ginger ale

[@Vicka50]

I know, me too!!!!

[@russellford366]

@@riggidyromulidas4554 and a cigarette that's 9 miles long.

[@JohnCran]

Here is this 61 yr old singing his lungs out to "Summers End" in the kitchen with tears streaming down his face.

[@harleyoil63]

Love John Prine and I hate I never got to see him live. What an Iconic Singer and songwriter. R. I. P. American Bad Ass.

[@Alexlol15]

Gordon lightfoot closes his eyes and you can tell he is right back there.

[@basilwilson2796]

So true. Gordon has always been my singer song writer hero and Mr. Prine is a gift of nature that comes along once in a lifetime. RIP

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

@@basilwilson2796 - I agree, and we were lucky to have him for as long as we did, because we've almost lost him twice before. I hope that up in Heaven, God has him singing scurrilous songs to the choir, and the angels are all sputtering, trying to keep from laughing. RIP John.

[@stantonmcgroarty7862]

Mr MessyEH Yup, after closing time, half bent and singing in he middle of Main Street.

[@popsicle_907]

the eye contact between JP and Gordon as he comes to the end fo the song.

[@carmenhardy2629]

Yeah I loved that 🥰

[@jeffmcewen4466]

I love john prine but to see Gordon lightfoot in tears .. wow .. AMAZING!!

[@jenniferreyes1764]

It's never been about his voice for me...it's the lyrics

[@steveseefeld3653]

@@jenniferreyes1764kip

[@randybickle8594]

It made me tear up like I always do listening to John.

[@krisking5510]

Ya, I'm in tears too.. held out pretty good till Sam Stone, that one gets me every time

[@caseyarchuleta5513]

This man knew how to bring folks together, entertain them, and send 'em home with a great big dandy smile!!

[@jeffreyn.custer1714]

I'm smiling ear to ear with tears running down my face.

[@LaDonnaization]

I know it is so sad. He was so wonderful. :(

[@judyvaccaro9993]

Love him

[@hoss-lk4bg]

don't be so dramatic

[@KALINGANJA007]

he is....and will always be missed...an honest..real genuis.. Thank you humbly sir for all the excellent music and positive energy you gave the world.

[@KALINGANJA007]

@@hoss-lk4bgi suspect you dont have many friends...but instead ..lots of cats...small yappy foo foo dogs maybe even...

[@joebenik]

"A question ain't really a question, if you know the answer too." Gold.

[@seanriffle6324]

He had so many verses that meant so much. That is one of them.

[@vmguy1]

I've played Prine's songs for almost 50 years. One time I was singing Far From Me and when I was done, someone asked what the heck does "an old broken bottle looks just like a diamond ring" mean? I couldn't fathom how anybody couldn't see the symbolism in that line..... Also always loved "I guess that love's like a Christmas card, decorate a tree, throw it in the yard" too. But John Prine had so many evocative and eloquent lines in his hundreds of tunes. Cheers!

[@seanriffle6324]

@@vmguy1 That would have floored me also. One of my favorite lines.

[@kevinbarrett4976]

.stored in a box of Unobtainium ..

[@illepu]

Sounds just like scat singing , just a really special kind! How can anyone sum up essences of life in just a few syllables. I try but fail, then return to John and his old D-28.

[@ClydeHUC]

So after another busy 10 to 15 hour shift at a really busy Daytona Beach seafood restaurant on the I listened to this strombo, John Prine. And it is absolutely soothank you Mr. Strombo. You know, you've really added something special to the culture with this show.I hope you get recognition for it.Because it's so terrific and beautiful for us.John prime fans.Thank you sir thank you mister strombo

[@ClydeHUC]

Said it's absolutely soothing and good in that way.Thank you Mr. Strombo.You know, sometime his voice text.You've got to just slow down a little

[@chrisoglesby3161]

Truly one of the greatest songwriters. RIP John....the angels will enjoy your songs.

[@gregorychiaramonte4037]

Gregory sorely missed John, still is great !

[@gregorychiaramonte4037]

Hi

[@Channel_60]

We didn't deserve John. Now, we must live in a world without him. Rest easy.

[@stelladonaconfredobutler9459]

yes we did

[@anthonycooney6872]

John prine has passed on,but his music will live on for ever and a day.rest in peace John.

[@anthonycooney6872]

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[@tomeverett2212]

We needed John Prine

[@hoss-lk4bg]

very dramatic

[@shanephillips1730]

John Prine doing the Hag for Gordon Lightfoot. I am not sure I am worthy. The mind of a poet, the soul of an old woman and the heart of a newborn. Long Live Prine!

[@tonymorris8789]

Have you ever been in church and the preacher is preaching a sermon and it feels like he knows something you did last night and he is preaching right at you? Prine's lyrics give you that same feeling.

[@FixNewsPlease]

Thank you. You've said what I've been trying to say for days.

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

He cuts to the core and makes us feel better for not being the only ones confused/hurt/jealous/ amused and so many other feeelings.....smile for John, it's all he ever really wanted.

[@jamespennington9719]

Tony! That was an awesome comment! I was searchin for the feeling this song gave me when I seen your comment! And you nailed it!

[@edgarraigoza2092]

Tony Morris well said. You my friend captured it entirely.

[@epete1372]

Tony, how right you are....he's the preacher all of us need. The "happier" the John Prine song, the deeper I knew the lyrics would be and the closer I would listen. He exemplified what it means to be an "artist" in everything he did.

[@kevinhemken748]

John can always make me smile and cry at the same time , i love this man. Rest in peace john.

[@davidlawrence5]

The look on Gordon's face speaks as deeply as John's song. I miss you old friend.

[@jamestucker457]

".......You've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness. You're out there runnin' just to be on the run". Only John Prine can deliver the mail like that.

[@starkravingbonkers1]

Alabama 3 did a great cover.

[@abncolb1027]

I used to roll my eyes when my Mom would listen to John Prine. It's my biggest childhood regret. Now I'm her age when she tried to introduce his music to me and I get it. Better late than never 🤷‍♀️

[@courtneycox8297]

Abbie_Parent A universal theme that could be inspiration for a Prine song.

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

That's a john prine song!. Takes the right kind of ears to hear what hes saying and we can all admit we lacked that when we were young

[@abncolb1027]

@wavygr Lightfoot? I'm Canadian so, yes. 😀

[@edgarraigoza2092]

I share it with my 13 year old. And we both listen to Prine before his passing and now more than ever. Of course I have taken him to concerts since he was old enough to understand. Never too late I say even if he rolls his eyes one day he will remember our time listening to music. Just like you do.

[@flukedoos]

It's ok. I don't think you can appreciate John Prine as a youth. One needs life experience before you can appreciate Mr Prine.

[@Danny_Boy96]

“If not, the song will be over before you know it” is such a perfect representation of John Prine’s music, just see what you think

[@smyletuneage]

Mr. Prine is an American treasure that the world is privileged to hear and enjoy. A truly monumental talent.

[@googoo-gjoob]

between him & Randy Newman....im good.

[@jefflevesque5316]

yep

[@gandalfshakur8235]

until i scrolled down i was just gonna say that same.

[@gregormiller4037]

@@googoo-gjoob please dun forget Leonard Cohen, a great story teller:)

[@rickhewitt9235]

add his work to that of guy clark and townes van zandt and you never have to listen to anything else... it's all covered ... at least anything that matters anyway

[@hurricaneditka8729]

This is pure gold! I would have never thought watching a living room concert on my laptop could deliver so much joy, I wish everyone I knew would take an hour to sit back, relax and enjoy greatness! RIP JP

[@deidremoon2690]

Can you even imagine being there?

[@dturrentine9227]

THANK YOU JOHN,!!! YOU BRING MEMORIES ALIVE AND MAKE ME 😂 AND WE ALL KNOW LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE 🤣!!! YOU ARE AMAZING MAN WITH SUCH A GIFT OF TOUCHING OUR HEARTS AND SOULS!!!!

[@Fnberg744]

The simple thangs

[@WillieWeed]

It's the way John seemed to prefer, intimate shows. Until lil donnie took him away.

[@margaretstoner4701]

Remember, Mr.John Prime is an ANGEL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danwmorrison7733]

I actually saw John at the Riverboat that same week and have been a fan ever since... Love this guy!!!

[@freshwaterfarm4783]

I never heard of John Prine until today but feel like I’ve known his music forever. Thank you for posting this performance as it seems he was surrounded by friends and family that love and admire him. I feel privileged to feel a part of it.

[@Emperorjones]

Welcome citizen. You’ll never be the same after meeting John. Just better.

[@davidprovance6609]

You are in for an unexpected journey. Have fun

[@rickcorcoran543]

Freshwater was the town I grew up in.

[@brianwade879]

My experience too !

[@fenwayify]

This is absolutely lovely. I don't know if I've ever seen two more gentle and genuine souls sitting in the same room as John Prine and Gordon Lightfoot. The image of Gordon smiling and singing along as he savors John's music is as sweet as it gets. This whole scene, especially hearing my all-time favorite song, "Summer's End," reaches deep inside me...filling me with nothing but peace, love and gratitude...

[@peterchristodolos3511]

i grew upin Gary, and. lived in the Chigo metro area all my life, and with John starting out in Chicago, I can't fivure out how i never heard of John prine. I'm 71 now and somehow stumbled across a segment with JOHN PRINE, and I've been enjoying listening to him all througb my day!!! I hope John lives to be 100 years old, so I can listen for all his new songs !

[@htidas]

Gordon Lightfoot singing along w/ 'Far From Me' is beautiful.

[@ronjones4069]

I stumbled into thie video about three of years ago and it changed me. Oh, how I wish I had known john for his careen. When he died, I literally cried, no entertainer has affected me like John did. How lucky we all are to have his memory and his songs in our lives.

[@lynnkrieg]

I can feel this. In the fibers of my soul. From John's emotion to Mr. Lightfooot singing and remembering another place in time.ive listened to this 3x today. And I've sobbed everytime. And I'm thankful. Rest in paradise john

[@Cody-Blues]

What a treat, my mother would put Prine on the record player, crack a Miller Light, smoke a cigarette and we would sing and dance to his tunes. I don't have her anymore, but I still have the album's. Once in awhile on the weekends you can hear John blaring from my home.

[@hanksneed4602]

Buddy, that is such a GREAT story!!!

[@gam3rboy0mg58]

beautiful memory

[@sofakingdrunk66]

Your Mother I bet is there with you in spirit..

[@waynejones205]

I'm only catching up with him a year or two before his death via a Jimmy Buffett cover of Paradise. Between that and Sam Stone, it spoke volumes about JP to me. You miss too much of Life in New Jersey!! Wish I'd had people to see in Muhlenberg Cty!!

[@Harpplayer504]

What a delightful memory of your mother, having the music to listen to is priceless!

[@penzman]

That opening guitar lick is often an earworm for me.

[@depewdriller]

You can have all the stadium and arena shows and festivals you want. I will take a small space performance like this 10/10 times. Just a magnificent show.

[@hopemoffatt7377]

Imagine being in that room!?! The respect that Gord Lightfoot and John Prine have for each other is obvious and delightful to witness.

[@claudiajames891]

What a joy to watch such dedication! John was definitely a one of a kind songwriter & performer!😍🏡🐦

[@vincentlussier8264]

I would have walked barefoot for miles over broken glass to have been in that room! Once you listen to John Prine you can't stop. And that old Martin he's playing sounds so amazing!

[@Tucker6804]

Im in awe that Gordons reactions to johns music is the same as his fans.Gordon sitting there eyes closed and ging deep into the lyrics is awesome.

[@Caroline_622]

My first time hearing John Prine and I’m totally taking in his sound.

[@curiousone6129]

I envy you for the musical treats you have ahead of you, when you discover all of John's music.

[@walter2990]

Welcome, to the best music that you'll ever listen and incorporate into your soul! Keep searching onward into John's vast song list of absolutely beautiful melodies and his astute phrasing of the American language!

[@sequoyahkearns8505]

John Prine knew he was great. It didn't matter what his voice did. He knew he was a master at his craft. What a wonder. What a joy to listen to.

[@sharongilmour3144]

John was a great songwriter with an eternal take on daily life--an every- man for our times with a heart as big as the World. Gone too soon, but I'm grateful for every minute he was here. I"m sure he's rockin' with the angels!!🎸😇🎵

[@jch928]

John's unassuming benevolence sets everyone at ease in the audience even though he knows he has them all in the palm of his hands. Absolute master class

[@carolinastringband]

Masterclass... truly an accurate description of these 45 minutes.

[@ClydeHUC]

So I got turned on to John Prine's album. Common sense probably in 1979 or 1980. Beta fan ever since. Was always a fan of Johnny, cash and all of the highway, felt. John pri was like a part of my life and anyway. You know, God bless him and his family and I love the strombo show because there he is with his loved ones. And Gordon liwhitefoot, whom I also loved. And we all do. It's just really great again. Thank you Mr. Strombo, thank you, sir. What a great thing you've done with this show and all the other ones too, but this would be a particular is really hard felt. Thank you, sir, thank you.

[@RadioGeisha]

My heart is breaking and melting at the same time. Lightfoot and Prine in the same room. I'm DONE.

[@jamesmccolez4984]

Simply a blessing

[@kcuz4851]

Watching Him rock and sing along with His eyes closed..My soul lies weeping on the floor.

[@chuckwilliam4746]

RIP to this great artist

[@misterfishy834]

To see Mr. Lightfoot tearing up too. Those two shared a bond. Priceless. Much love, RIP John Prine. 🙏❤

[@lynnemiller3633]

My husband and I had the same reaction. And the shared respect for each other - beautiful.

[@markyeager9463]

Let's toast John Prine forever at every Happy Hour. Picture him in his rock band, smoking a cigarette 9 miles long, kissing his sweetheart. So happy that his "manager" Fiona got him to write The Tree of Forgiveness. And his duets with Iris Dement will live to eternity. RIP

[@randallbaron7264]

Wow..found your comment on house of stombo..john prone is the best almost all I listen to late at night..discovered him,lately

[@ajmcnaught894]

Was lucky enough to see the greatest singer songwriter of lifetime in Glasgow Scotland but man I would have given everything to be at this one the people must now realise how incredibly lucky they were to be there at such an ironically intimate setting. Rest easy JP Glasgow in the rain still loves you ❤

[@christophersheppard1747]

I am the same age as John, grew up with him, just in another country. I love him more every time I play this, tears always flow. Can't wait to get to heaven, maybe, just maybe, I can get a guest spot in his band.....God willing.

[@cornelisooms6525]

Will meet you both there. Christopher.❤

[@donmcallister3745]

I thought of this video… hearing the passing of Gordon Lightfoot… last night. I remember how moved he was listening to John sing. I was grateful to see John at Radio City Music Hall on what would turn out to be his last tour. His passing hit very hard… he had survived cancer… twice… but Covid stole him away. Now Gordon Lightfoot has left us also… It’s so strange to realize that as I get older myself… I shouldn’t be surprised to hear about people I grew up listening to or watching… are gradually living their last years… and one day they are … gone. We all have our limited time… I guess… it’s just the way it is. Hope that John’s spirit was able to be aware of Gordon’s spirit’s arrival… two great voices… reunited… 🎵💐🎵 Thank You… both… for the music 🎶 🎼🎵🎶 You are both greatly appreciated… R.I.P.

[@bobvisser8689]

JOHN PRINE..THE MAN

[@angelicaluce3230]

That looks like GORDON LIGHTFOOT sitting there - humming along. The LAST TIME I saw him - in person - was in THE VILLAGE CORNER club in Toronto, in 1965. I used to see him all the time there. I've ALWAYS LOVED GORDIE. IT'S so GOOD TO SEE HIM. Hold on - I just remembered the last time ACTUALLY that I saw him was at his house in Rosedale at his CHRISTMAS PARTY. GOD BLESS YOU GORDIE!.

[@nancylail-hulon8886]

Never heard of John Prine before my son and Daughter in law chose “In Spite of Ourselves” for their 1st dance. I’m so happy they did…❤

[@markmauldin]

John has done many concerts, But "The House of Stombo, is the "True" John Prine",,Come back to us, John from the Covid 19 . Hopes and prayers.

[@pharmerdavid1432]

I too wish John Prine well, but this isn't about the operation COVID-19 plandemic - his health problems have been serious for a long time.

[@d.brentharsh184]

Alas, not to be. This is an amazing recording and very sad to realize that it took his passing to help me find it. RIP John. Thank you for all the songs.

[@benmanatt6066]

Pharmer David He beat cancer. A few of them. He kept playing and recording. This virus killed him. It sucks. But don’t take away from the man’s memory by suggesting the virus isn’t what took him away. Or that it’s not a real pandemic. If it weren’t for he and Fiona contracting covid-19, he would almost certainly be in the same shape he was a couple months ago. Plant a little garden, John. Thank you for everything.

[@the13corinne]

Very sad news not too many of them left like John Prine, I like the one he did with tom petty back in 1991 picture show , and hello in there I have a version of by Bette midler, bonnie Raitt did a beautiful version of angel from Montgomery, now they are both up there in heaven having one hell of a jam Rest peace

[@justme420ism]

@@pharmerdavid1432, what this is or isn't about is up to the listener. This listener has hope that this travesty of public health motivates all equivocators to realize that the political parties may have some similarities but are not the same, and will not demean his memory and message by sitting on the couch the next election.

[@tjinnes]

I must have watched this 100 times. Gets better and better. Love JP.

[@mikearterbury306]

I am a 70 year old male but this song and seeing John and Gordons faces brings tears to my eyes....good ones

[@curiousone6129]

Ain't no shame in that.

[@michaelkidd4408]

He’s up there smoking that nine mile long cigarette God Bless John Prine

[@tomelliott2264]

The best show I could ever think of.

[@jimmcjames457]

Tonight I just read that Gordon Lightfoot has died 😢, and had to come watch this moment again when John sings his tribute to Gordon (at 6:36). Two of my favorites gone now but never forgotten❤❤

[@janemilner8162]

i feel as if my heart will burst, explode when i listen to john❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i love him so much and he filled my life, for a time with such beauty and beyond any words love ... i relive every moment i shared with him (in my tears) ... it's the deepest and greatest joy of sadness! thank heavens for technology and we can always relive and feel his magnificent power of the soul that permeates our being with his great love to mankind