John Prine - John Prine (Full Album)

[@davidfleming4501]

Came back from Viet Nam in 1970. Had fourteen years of drugs and divorces. In 1984 was accepted into the pilot program for PTSD at the Chicago VA hospital. Spent most of a year there. Life has been a lot better since. Always said this album was the soundtrack of my life.

[@ts-eu6mp]

Way to go getting help for a very real problem-don't worry if you need to go back for tune-ups...I'm so sorry you had to go and about all that happened. What a freaking mess. Nevertheless, you are breathing--so where there is life there is hope. John did a LOT of dudes from that era and also that place good. Did me good, too-a lot. Stick around, find something you like, I hope and keep on keeping on!

[@PaladinThomas]

No all of us have the strength, glad to hear that you did. Thank you and welcome home brother

[@jimprimeau1986]

Thanks 🙏

[@user-oc1hb9qz5f]

Blessings brother, I was playing in the woods, but I respect and love you

[@djangobrannen5928]

Welcome home brother. He helped me through some dark hours.

[@williamedgarmarshburn4633]

Very sad day when this man passed away. Saw him in concert EVERY CHANCE I GOT! ARGUABLY THE GREATEST SONG WRITER OF HIS TIME

[@richardkougasian7866]

You said so much with the fewest of words. Mr. Prine is a talent who will be sorely missed. Heard he was a helluva nice guy as well.

[@cindysweatt]

Oh he was great. Loved him and his music was something so hard to describe a true artist.

[@Drawing.master.]

Very lucky

[@Jay-ft3xh]

lucky duck

[@BarrySpears-ci1zu]

It sure was, I felt I'd lost a family member....Love ya John

[@bellabear1080]

84 and still listening...

[@anndillon3341]

An American music legend. Listened to him since the beginning. I'm 70 now. Always sheer joy.

[@handyrandyscott7492]

I'm 69 and also Knew him from the beginning.He died of covid,I cried when I found out and played his music for a week straight, still playing John alot ..... good for the soup

[@handyrandyscott7492]

Good for the soul

[@ts-eu6mp]

Me too. It's now 202w and I'm 71 and was fortunate to hear him from "the beginning" almost-and see him. Made my life better. Showed us all a heck of a lot of the way to go-so real.

[@ts-eu6mp]

@@handyrandyscott7492 If y"ain't got some soul in your soup, it ain't great soup! Cool! Take care.

[@herbertearnest9034]

Right behind you. John's been a part of my music for 50 years.🎉

[@edwardrichard2561]

Thanks for the upload. My mother used to listen him alot when I was young. Alot of time I'd find her crying as she listened to it. Life wasnt easy for her. Growing up dirt poor. Using milk creates as a dinner table. Then having to raise two boys on her own. Working like dog in factories. I lost her almost 3 years ago. I hope both of my parents get to listen to him play in paradise. Thank you John for helping millions pull through the hard parts of life.

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

WARM BLESSINGS...LIFE IS HARDY FOR ALL.....RICH PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS ...BUT ..EAT BETTER!!! GOD RELIEVE THE PAIN ON THR EARTH.......LIFE IS SO GOOD AND TERRIBLE.......WHY GOD......FIX THIS EARTH....LOVE YOU JESUS.....FIX THIS STUPID WORLD!!!!

[@rachelgonzales9903]

Thank goodness for good mommas.

[@buelroberts3759]

When shit seems hopeless this is what I put on.

[@ListenLindaListen]

Your mama was a strong woman. Praise for the hard working mama's!

[@tbonetom1625]

I love you doggo

[@lennybuttz2162]

How did I get to be 61 years old and not be aware of John Prine? What an incredible album.

[@elmoredneal5382]

Sometimes these things just happen 🤷‍♂️ But the important thing is that you've discovered John Prine and this album now 😁👍 I guess I was just fortunate that my Dad really enjoyed this album 😍 Which meant that I heard it fairly often as a kid. And my Dad didn't listen to much country music at all.

[@tbonetom1625]

Lenny he has many more albums and they're all great in my opinion anyway the guy just touches my soul that's all I can say

[@splendorneko2788]

I’m 55, and just as surprised I haven’t heard of him either. Among the most beautiful writing.

[@StarrGordon]

I’m 64 & just found him. I was born 10 years too late, I believe.

[@janahiker9091]

me too. He's lovely. (I'm 78)

[@mariekamc]

Why isn't this man more of a household name like Bob Dylan? He certainly deserves to be. It makes me so sad that so many people don't even know this magnificent music exists.

[@ListenLindaListen]

Share your knowledge with others Marieka McPhee, keeping Jon's music alive!❤

[@kimh.2443]

I hear ya , We use to have a whole group of us friends that played acoustic guitars and we would have party s around a big campfire ,( All Singing Every Word ) Sadly miss John Prine and most of my friends. I'm 63 and still singin his tunes 😊

[@danielkirk4740]

He is in alot of Households!

[@TheSnoopindaweb]

🤔Arlo Guthrie too😃❕

[@jeffgarmon1]

First heard John Prine on a friend's cassette player while in college late 70's. I listened to all kinds of music but never heard of this guy. Who is this?? Could not believe what I was listening to. Some kind of folk/country prophet or something. All these years later, he's still not on the radio-- not even Deeptracks, etc... Maybe it's a Twilight Zone kind of thing. Only for select ears that can really hear what he's saying.

[@FENRIRsEGGregor]

Im 33 and live in the rust belt. I’ve struggled with addiction issues, probably exasperated by child hood trauma. I’m glad John has been here to help me through it all. A force for good in the world.

[@graciosamachado7581]

exacerbated...

[@jerryw6699]

If John had quit writing music after only this album, he would still be the greatest ever.

[@carolynnash7900]

Thanks KZbin for putting the full album on. What a gem.

[@marymertz1491]

I’m Canadian and we’ve loved him from the beginning. God bless all you warriors. Love you.

[@rogercole9719]

68 years old and still listening to prine. Miss you my friend

[@carolynnash7900]

I'm 78 years and still loving him...started at the tender age of 28 years back in 1971.❤❤❤❤

[@rockinrollinntrollin616]

Your still making me SMILE John Prine ....& YOU WILL ALWAYS ,CONTINUE TO DO SO !!

[@kathytully1062]

me too...hot dog bun.

[@aqualorraine8]

Right there with you.

[@michaellaymen4114]

What religion is John Prine

[@kurtisscaletta9350]

This album is 50 years old today. As good a reason as any to listen to it on repeat all evening.

[@christinekling147]

just try'n to have me some fun

[@glennstraw1672]

Hello in there is one of the greatest songs ever

[@justayankhouston741]

A lot of my friends laff at me when I've sayin g this for 50 yrs..

[@theresaterry164]

I have loved John Prine since 13…. Now 62 and still love him and his genius!

[@gwendolyndebourbon8335]

Me too. My uncle was a bad folk Singer and introduced me to Prine 11:49

[@theresaterry164]

@@gwendolyndebourbon8335 Thank you, I am gonna listen to this album now!

[@samguynes6149]

John and I were born just 8 days apart (he was the older one); at age 74, a guy kind of knows FINAL EXAMS are coming up. Life, Ive found , is so much better at the last few years than the first few; JP's music so often provided the Inner Resources to let Rough Times pass. His songs bring me still close to the way I feel sometimes praying to God. RIP, J P You are eternal.

[@janice7467]

This music makes me incredibly sad, nostalgic, bittersweet, longing for my youth when I first listened to this album.

[@emotionsinwood]

Yeah, I hear you. Prine just has a way to cut right down through our soul, down to the naked part that still aches,… forever. I get hooked into it; Time for me to bathe in it for a while but then I have to move on. Since music is part of this, a good way out is to move on to some Leo Kottke. His love of life, and his way of telling a story, fun and music is a sure way to bring me back to a brighter side of life any time. Phil

[@HonkeyTonkTennessee]

Thx RHINO for the upload with CC closed captioning.

[@loispahlen9430]

Love to keep listening to John's songs❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢 the thought he died from COVID is so sad😢😢

[@ebythebeach]

You don't want to be young today nothing to be bittersweet about you lived through the best times in America. Have you talked to anyone in high school lately? They're depressed and all messed up

[@jamiehasfun23]

Still listening Dad! I wish we were still camping, and most of all I wish you were still here. See you again one day! Love you.

[@artquest101]

we're going to remember him as the greatest for a very long time. rip john prine

[@gastropod557]

Losing this musical genius leaves a void in those who loved his music.

[@jad2484]

I'm 45 years old and when I was a little boy my dad would take me fishing on Saturday afternoons after the chores were done and we would listen Prime Prine quite often on those trips. I listen to John Prine regularly while working in the shop and I'm generally a metal head that listens to Slayer and Pantera. Thanks Mr. Prine and Thanks Dad.

[@silvershadow14bh]

Jason Dowd same here. I can’t think of prime pine without thinking of ice fishing.

[@declanbriody4774]

Whats the name of this album

[@jad2484]

@@declanbriody4774 "Prime Prine" I believe.

[@sryburn641]

Super cool dad. You're lucky.

[@curtross6092]

@@jad2484 This one is actually just his first album simply called John Prine. Prime Prine was a "greatest hits" type album that came out a bit later. All great music though.

[@bgrigg07]

I was 14 years old when I discovered John Prine. This was the album I bought. That was 1974 and I've been a fan ever since. I know all the words and every chord. While John has passed away, his legacy and his songs will live forever in our hearts.

[@nathanmattor401]

John Prine somehow converted anger into sadness via his music. The topics in these songs are tragic stories about the injustices of our times, but he somehow managed to turn them into gorgeous poetry that anyone can relate with. He deserves much more attention than he gets these days.

[@ListenLindaListen]

Egg Zak Lee

[@tbonetom1625]

He definitely touches my soul no way I can really describe , the shit I've been through every song he sings I cling to with open ears

[@Talespins]

Its because he remembers to keep his empathy alive through out it all. They are not just stories but he is relating or allowing us to relate, it blows my mind how many phrases I have heard him say that I have never heard before but I instantly understood them. Even if he is singing with some superiority its from the side of all vs the few. He had the foresight at least to see history's battles and being on the right side, instead of being angry and scared he was ready for change and took it on the chin.

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

Hello in there...

[@nickjames205]

Great, now I'm walking around my house alone crying. Damn"hello in there" always gets me.

[@cindysweatt]

Me too.

[@beverleycouture2076]

Me too. I don't know how he sang them without crying!

[@rockenrippyadventures]

I was born in 69 . These are the songs I was raised on. I haven’t heard this album in 30 plus years yet I know every word by heart. After my mom and stepdad passed this year I’m reaching out to any connections that bring them back

[@DG-dr9yx]

When I get to heaven, I'm going to find John and listen to all his new songs

[@jimjam6618]

Same brother

[@christinekling147]

that's hope, my friends

[@gregpetty1472]

He won’t be hard to find . Just Ask for Directions to the Earl of Old Town .

[@4orrcountry]

@@gregpetty1472 ...or Paradise.

[@63birdseye]

and share a cigarette nine miles long. Thanks John

[@graham2631]

This album has got me through some tough times. Here l am again......

[@lindadann9202]

Me too!

[@debraperez7171]

1976. My best friend and I left northern Ohio headed to the Cumberland Gap on horseback. On the trip we heard this album. Genius.

[@christopherj.ohlsen5850]

I still remember picking this up, 20 years young in ‘ 72 after hearing Paradise on the radio, everyone that came over wanted to hear it. One great story after another. Who needed TV? Amazing .

[@drewheyman7173]

At 72 I’m still picking these tunes out daily. Since the other 72. Liked that one better

[@barryfeatherstone1616]

I came across this album in the early 70s & have loved his songs ever since... RIP John, you were very special.

[@libbyworkman1666]

The problem with listening to John Prine now is I end up crying like a baby. Vodka and ginger beer is called a Moscow Mule and I’m sitting with one now, listening to the best fingerpicking and the best song lyrics in the world.

[@gottadomor7438]

Slide over bud, all's I drink these days is ginger ale but if a bar stool's available, my ears always up for John Prine sing song stories.

[@patriciamalloy9922]

Heck, Libby, I wish that I knew you. We could sit by my Ontario Canada cement pond and commiserate upon the greatness of Mr. Prine's timeless talents!!

[@thomascarney9021]

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beverleycouture2076]

Me too. Hello in thers...wah wah wah!

[@BinxKnight1488]

Don't forget the lime

[@mikeoneil8510]

45 Years of ear candy Mr Prine. An American treasure that may be gone but never forgotten ❤

[@jamesfyffe2610]

My big sister bought this when it came out, 1971. I’m from a family of 13 in upstate NY...this music is family, it helped me make sense of everything . ❤️

[@carolynnash7900]

Yes. His songs were so big with the Viet Nam vets. Boy those were tumultuous times. America didn't welcome them back very well. A time of sorrow

[@jackieblue1926]

I remember seeing John Prine in a small venue in Overton Square in Memphis in the 1970s. I'm 67 years old now, and I love his music as much as ever, even more so now that he's gone. You will always live on through your wonderful music. Rest in peace, my friend.😇❤

[@moondancer9066]

❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@herbhazen5645]

I'm listening to it for the first time as I type this,why haven't I heard of this man before, how awesome, what a true singer/song writer, the record company don't know what we like or want to hear,this man is no cookie cutter bs boy or girl group,he's a treasure, they should really learn who we r this is from the heart,n the heart is where it's at,it's the difference between good music n great music,no bs,stage props,lights just pure from the heart every note lyric n he has died, God this is so wrong I'm 61 n this came out in the 70s,what the f... people what who else is out there, Im we haven't heard I didn't by album's growing up I heard what was on radio, someone really messed up not playing this man's music,I'm a instant fan,n rate him up there with Dylan or any of the greatest he's a true American treasure.❤❤❤❤

[@Modular63]

He has always been a part of my life since 72. Many memories with each song. I was 9 when my sister bought this album. We still sing his songs today when we get together. I will miss him!

[@aleph5411]

Me too!!

[@MariaLeon-uc8tg]

I was 12 when my Dad got this LP. Stuck with me through the years ...

[@JohnP.Conley-gt5ce]

THE ALBUM IS 1971.

[@MrStevekendra]

A way with words like no other ..Prine songs are often like walking into an ambush...genius.

[@momorules2010]

I'm 20 and I've just been getting into Prine's music recently. Heard Angel From Montgomery on the radio and was immediately hooked. I've listened to this album at least 3 times today.

[@stevenrolseth4833]

Look up how many other bands have covered angel from Montgomery.

[@elmoredneal5382]

So awesome that some of the younger generations are discovering some of the amazing classic albums out there! 😁👍 There's a lot of great albums released in the last 60 or more years. And they're just waiting to be rediscovered 🙏

[@ListenLindaListen]

@@stevenrolseth4833 many great artists have remade this song so beautifully..

[@firewater2519]

I'm 28 years young and my Great Uncle Dino put me on John Prine when I was 7 years young.. This is the music I live for ❤ Rest Easy John ❤

[@renamcvey1900]

Never, ever will there be another John Prine! I love you and have for 35 yrs! God rest your soul , my friend.💙🙏

[@billhair9552]

All this on one album . Amazing. R.I.P. John

[@teresagrainger2604]

I'm 65 and still loving John Prine. I'm gonna be creamated (?) but "Please don't bury me" will be sung at my service. Thank you John!!

[@michelruseau4400]

We have loved this album for over 48 years! RIP Mr. Prine.

[@cathyf992]

Yes, WE have, too. Simply the best ever! I still cannot believe he is gone!

[@robfcal]

Man. Me too! Lived up in Mallets Bay VT and blasted Prine all the time. He was a go to guy. Along with Bob Wills and Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs...and of course Jerry Jeff

[@adamrosefire]

Just listening to him, he feels like an old friend.

[@jefft3687]

He is your old friend. He's talking to you and me..

[@ip4157]

John Prine got me through so many hard times, thank you John Prine.

[@tomroberts8528]

Been listening to JPrine for 40yrs. now. His music NEVER gets old for me. "Hello in There" still brings tears to my eyes! Check out "Jesus, the Missing Years". The reality is, I NEVER heard a JP song I didn't revere as a good composition, tho I DO like summa his stuff more than other

[@brucejackson4881]

@@tomroberts8528 uh hp Zaza

[@1left2theright4jc9]

I really liked what you said

[@jayjenkins6021]

Discovered Prine in college in 1977. I've been listening ever since. He is a poet for our times. Today I cant listen without tears rolling down my face. Just strolled through W Walmart, crying my eyes out.

[@wickedlee664]

Um… just because you are sensitive does not mean you should be openly weeping in public. I’m sensitive as well. A little self control if you please.

[@chrisarchard2009]

​@@wickedlee664who the fuck are you to tell anyone what to do with their tears? Nobody, just like the rest of us.

[@beverleycouture2076]

I don't think I could listen in public! Too many tears.

[@lmlyons1]

Well rest in peace J.P.. Had the pleasure of seeing John Prine when I was just a young girl, 9 or 10 I believe. His band broke down in my little town, Matapedia Quebec. Now I'm sure no one knows where that was even Mr. Prine at the time, came to our school and performed a few songs. Of course being so young we didn't know who he was, for me was Instant crush. That's how I found out what my whole name meant. He was telling us,by the meaning of my name, he did tell me that I was very special. I believe he was just trying to make a little girl with 1 and a half thick glasses feel good. When I grew up ended up being a huge fan before remembering the young man singing dear Abby when I was so young.

[@glendaabbitt5389]

I always say you either love John Prine or you've never heard of him, r.i.p. handsome Johnny. You are missed but your music lingers on.

[@steviedxo]

So true ... never heard a better way of expressing my love for him and his work.

[@4orrcountry]

Perfectly put, Glenda. Maybe you should write a few songs?

[@mikeheckerman3000]

Hello John, even though you never knew me, I feel like I knew you through your music. I have not stopped playing your music since your passing. I have been learning your songs on the guitar and singing. Will keep your memory alive.

[@jamesdaniels5112]

In the late 70's in Denver I was playing coffeehouses, restaurants, etc. I learned of John through this album, and I learned to play and sing every song on it. Little did I know John was going to change my life! I eventually was doing 3 sets of his songs, and not for pay, for the same joy. If you know John, you know me.

[@harrycoleii7659]

Sam Stone is one of the most beautiful, poignant, heartbreaking songs I have ever heard. Takes a very special person to write on this level.

[@palladin331]

"Jesus Christ died for nothin', I suppose." Takes guts for a country singer to write that.

[@scottsmith6643]

Yeah, there's 3 or 4 tracks on this album that can make me weep like a little bitch that just fell down and skinned her knee, an' shit. (With apologies to Kevin Smith. LoL)

[@scottsmith6643]

@@palladin331 Absolutely. I think that in his defense, I would rationalize that statement as his being disillusioned with his faith or with that which is supposed to be just. I dunno. Nameste, y'all

[@beverleycouture2076]

His writing is so well done. I'm darn near 70 and Hello in There makes me tear up every single time. I never get tired of listening to him. Truly gifted.

[@Jay-ft3xh]

Couldn't agree more. "Heroes" by Guy Clark hits in a similar way for me

[@denisedevitt9345]

I'm crying. What a lyricist!

[@lesterross1]

One of the finest albums ever released.

[@malcolmplatt3768]

Absolutely.

[@vanessaporto7206]

My husband turned me on to Mr. John Prine. RIP. Where had I been musically all those years? Hope my Pete is enjoying a jam session right now in some Van, somewhere in heaven. Stay safe...

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

Aw, bless you. I'm sure they are.

[@walternicolas1734]

Hello how are you doing today ♥️

[@carolduerig2710]

When I die I plan to join John Prine 5 miles from wherever I am. In other words, in Paradise!

[@myistcat2212]

I was introduced to the music of John Price when I was in my forties and how I so enjoyed his music. His songs always tell a story and if you listen closely they are stories of real life. You can't hear any new country/folk music like this anymore. RIP John Prine your fans still love your music.

[@wickedlee664]

Yes you can… maybe not this good but the style is being played for sure.

[@4orrcountry]

@@wickedlee664 Really? I listen to new stuff regularly - no one has ever reached out and grabbed my mind the way John did.

[@richardturner5594]

John Prine was the unquestioned master of verse, that's a given. Yet, his wonderful guitar pickin' is not given the credit he deserved. Just listen to Donald and Linda and Hello In There to see what I mean. I've been a big fan for over 40 years and I can't believe he is gone. He will be greatly missed...

[@jessewestbrook9816]

*Donald and Lydia Yes sir he is greatly missed. No one will ever fill those shoes. He was one of a kind. Much love to his family and all his fans!

[@capt.danieldavidson6291]

I would argue that Dylan was the Master of Verse. As were many others…. I’m not trying to take anything away from JP (RIP Buddy). However good he was, and god knows that he was, The Unquestioned Master I feel is a position held by Dylan. Peace to you all, and Stay Safe during these uncertain times…

[@We_are_the_light]

That thumb on the bassline all day long.. that's a beautiful man we speak of

[@reggiemartin4674]

I was living in Louisiana and fresh out of high school when John Prine, Randy Newman, Bonnie Rait and a few more folks put on an outdoor concert. I was hooked on all three immediately. John had music that was controversial at times. Randy Newman went on to write music for movies and TV shows after he stopped touring. His music was not as controversial as John's so he got more air time. I'm not sure how Bonnie Rait fit in with this group but she also went on to have and still does have a fantastic career. Rest in Peace, John Prine. You are still remembered.

[@soulfuzz368]

Why was Johns music controversial? This music is well before my time but just discovered John and absolutely love him so far.

[@wnburroughs4082]

I would have given a lung to have seen that show

[@moondancer9066]

@@soulfuzz368 The Country has changed so much I can understand why you don't understand its being controversial. But one thing is saying, "All those Gods are about the same".... In the 70's that would have upset every religion. Just one example from many. ❤️

[@yomama9567]

What town, and which night?

[@johna3863]

I think it's the complete opposite. Randy Newman was infinitely more controversial.

[@MaryTeigen]

I am a confessed insoniac..but when I listen John Prine..who cares..enjoy the music from another midwestern!!

[@adamaloof1334]

Everyone is sharing their age so I guess I will. I'm 32 and I grew up hating my father and he loved country music, so i hated it too. This man is one of the people that changed my mind. Spoke to me like actual country is supposed to, and his poetiscim and subtle humor are unprecedented. Thank you for changing my mind.

[@patborjon6778]

I'm 54 and also grew up hating & fearing my father. He's now one of my best friends - sometimes life is short.

[@aleph5411]

RIP, Mr Prine, on the hills where the angels sing because you are singing with them right now and for eternity!

[@jamesdoyle7650]

Someone once called this the only debut album that seems like a “greatest hits” end of career collection.

[@zulaalive]

Sixto Rodrigues done it also

[@dixiedavis615]

John Prine had such powerful influence with his epic song writing that spoke to the souls of the artists who performed them and are more known for the songs. I loved listening to this beautiful album from a true master poet.

[@michaelwaugh7973]

Tom Waits’ debut album is pretty close.

[@Imalrightma]

I'm new to the genius of John Prine having only discovered him sadly after his passing. But in a way knowing now what a beautiful man he was hearing talk on stage and in interviews im kind of glad because had i been a fan for years i think i would be absolutely heartbroken.

[@guitarplayerable]

I am so fortunate that I discovered John Prine when I did, his music brought me peace and focus to create my own music i am forever grateful 😊

[@alm9066]

I'm still in mourning for John and his voice is still in my head. I am a lover of social reailism, a poet and publisher of the Blue Collar Review, a journal of progressive Working Class literature. As such, I wrote this poem for John -- and for all of us who love and miss him -- Dear John Bury my heart in Muhlenberg county in a motel in Shreveport in the jungles of East St. Paul A poet who sang the soul of a better Americana jokes and tears in the nitty-gritty realism of life's long hard road Bury that part of our soul this soul that listened and sang along for years and years "that flow by like a broken down dam" Damn your soulprint still so large your voice so widespread your presence remains as if you're still among us and you are. Al Markowitz

[@ronnierocket5682]

Never. Ever will there be another!!!!😢😢😢

[@lindamattioli7943]

Classic

[@timsmith8607]

The

[@johnlsullivan7941]

I love it

[@carolynnash7900]

Poem dedicated to a true genius.

[@stephanielee9407]

I first heard John Prine at the earl, been listening over forty years. The line that grabbed my heart and still catches in my throat when I sing it, from HELLO IN THERE: “We lost Davey in the Korean War; still don’t know what for, don’t matter any more.” Great Godfrey Daniels, it’s more like fifty years! I’m older than I think.

[@stevewilliams8193]

You have been a large part of my life for 35+ years, I'll see you in heaven, my friend...

[@thinhipps]

My now deceased favorite uncle turned me on the prime when I was a kid. He was a sailor on a liquor drinker. But boy he turned me on some great music. Rest in peace Brother John

[@tonirighter8838]

Thank you for letting me hear my legend the way I heard it as a teenager in the 70's!

[@jean-claudesalin6247]

Je suis heureux de voir quelques commentaires en français car je regrette tellement que ce Grand Monsieur, cette Légende, semble aussi peu connu en France. En tout cas très, très grand merci John !!!

[@MsScruffy4]

Just think if we all were quite a bit more like John? What a different world. Instead of of flowers ------Let's try harder! So needed - enough with everything being digital, virtual, isolating..........and violent. It is not "social" media, it is a new low and falling fast. John made me think that anyway. Great work John,

[@jrgenjrgensen9033]

Just got introduced to his music in a age of 67. Living Denmark he was not known to me, but I really like his music. I understand he has many followers all over the world.

[@frankpoole2010]

Im happy for you. John is a part of our generation that can not be erased. So are men like yourself who sacrifice so much.

[@ThatSchmoGuy]

God this album is a great record. Thanks John. Thank you RHINO for making this available for unlimited listening

[@azpestsolutions]

What a amazing story teller... I'll always love John Prine.

[@rinacarty6874]

When my first 3 kids, twin boys and a girl, were little, they would always ask me to sing "Paradise " ,whenever we were driving any reasonable journey, especially when we were going to my parents home in Northern Ireland. I have loved John Prine's music for many years and I'm just so sad that he's passed away. I still love "Paradise ", and I guess I always will. Gerry Farry.

[@phucle2007]

Rest in Peace, John. Your big fan from Vietnam

[@jeanpierresantini9364]

RIP Monsieur prine on écoute toujours vos jolies chansons avec votre magnifique voix ❤️❤️

[@boomboxrocket3869]

How beautiful and incredible a comment.

[@frydmfytr7251]

Merci, mon ami. I totaly agree.

[@edwardclark9057]

This is like fine wine gets better with age,Thanks Johnny for helping me make sense of it all.

[@TheGman858]

Tonight I will be enjoying an illegal smile for you John rip man

[@wmurnahan]

I talked with him outside a bar he was playing at in Bloomington IN back in the 90's and he tried to deny that it was referencing marijuana and try to say it was a smile he would get as a child, and told him, Ok that is why you have the line about the judge, sure. I know it was just because of the drug image he denied it and so did he.

[@lesliefeldman6140]

I have loved John Prine since I was in my teens. My dad brought this album home where he is sitting on the hay.

[@kevinhill.8]

Thank you RHINO for putting this out for all to enjoy. JP will be missed, and his legacy will live on through his wonderful lyrics. What a songwriter!!

[@dorothyanderson6312]

Can you put more of his albums up for us to remember what a great writer and singer John was. I miss you 😊🎉

[@jasonkennedy8348]

Mom played this for me in my crib. I went on to become a punk rocker. In my later years now, I'm rediscovering and still loving this

[@kikenobel8724]

Hoy 62 años de vida.. el coronavirus me hizo reconocer en su música..su arte.. su mensaje.. gracias al DIOS que todos creemos tener y querer.. su voz y mensaje me lo llevo.. gracias

[@ziah65]

Beautiful words with meaning and melody - good old country. Am a new fan - glad the music lives on

[@mimistone2309]

Thank you Mr. Prine and may you RIR (Rest in Resistance)! Thank you for that key 🔑 to escape reality (your voice and songs) and your storytelling. Sooo, thank you for that lesson, how to tell a story

[@lindadann9202]

Perfect

[@johnoboyce3422]

It's so sad that John has left us but he sure has left us a legacy of great song & music & with this lock in I have spent last while since John got I'll - backing up his music & I enjoyed it again even though sad, as a Christian I believe John has just moved on to the next Phase in the home of the Nazarene & I think Jesus wanted John for Super band he is setting up and what pick he has from Ap - Sara and Maybelle Carter - Hank Williams down to George Jones & Johnny Cash etc etc etc & now John Prine & what a sound I can hear in Heaven ******

[@susunque2245]

Sadly, I know of 2 who unfortunately will be added to your list for 2020..Last month we lost America's GreatesT Songwriter/Singer Ever! RIP John PRINE! YOUR Legend is Bigger than EveR! You can add me to that list 😉 Yet after weeks of non-stop listening to aLL your songs, I'm so addicted it's about the only thing that can get me in the mood to start my day..No Doubt WhO WiLL be ForEveR be Known, Loved ❤️ and A PRIME Example of how story telling songs I've heard, can be related by Many in our World today..So you my friend,..did NoT Loose our 2020 World's War ..in Vain! YoU will Forever Live on in Many Sences..of your words, Life, Songs AnD..Only a man with Good Character..can come up with the Songs you've written! LIKE NO OTHER!!!.. May We also Remember...The Little Richard Pennington Family. Sadly, Macon Georgia's Resident who is actually known for "Putting Macon on the MaP..ThE MaN of Rock and RoLL, lost his life, a month after John...wow, this world is getting scarier than I thought.. Blessings to aLL the Family and those Lucky enough to have known and or see him.. Unfortunately..I had to find out..later than sooner..RIP John PRINE &Little Richard! Xo

[@gurugolf7438]

50 year admirer and listener to John Prine. I had the extraordinary pleasure of meeting him once, true man of the people. In "Illegal smile", "the judge's name was Hoffman". Hoffman was the name of the presiding judge in the Chicago Seven trial, LOL. John Prine is deeply missed.

[@age_of_reason]

I'm so glad I got to see him perform at least one time. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in SF few years back. I just found out he passed. We lost a treasure. The world gained much through his songs and quirky humor.

[@bettypeel8757]

I have loved John since the first day I found him years ago. I will always love you John. From Betty from AZ.

[@thomascarney9021]

greatest first album ever

[@johnwillard6198]

First listen 1975ish and yep , still here . ❤ thanks John ❤

[@Bozakky]

So many times that my memories are worn...respect and love to you John Prine and thank you for this debut album of some of the best songs ever written. This album has been with me since 1971 or maybe it was 72, so many times that my memories are worn...thanks for posting this.

[@howardduhaime1536]

I've listened to John prine for nearly 50 yrs,loved him then and still today.R.I.P. my friend.

[@bevbeitzel6392]

I loved everything about you,especialy the way we met.And all your music and the way you understood stuff.It's so sad to lose you this way.We'll meet again someday.

[@bobbarrett127]

Always loved his music since the 1970's. I got to see him live at a Bluegrass festival in Va in 1976. he put up a good show as a solo act. Almost got see him again 2017 in at a festival in Tappan, NY but it was rained out .It was a few months before he passed. A great musician may he RIP. As well as Steve Goodman another great musician who had recordings with him who passed away way to early. I

[@cindyvorhies7253]

The ultimate story will be missed. Glad he left so much to remember him by.

[@pauldaly2947]

"For I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve..." That's songwriting on a level I could never imagine! I met John Prine once, on the stairs of a little bar in Ireland. I looked at him and said "Oh! You're YOU!!!!" He didn't wait a beat before replying: "You're you too!" It's a moment I treasure: face to face with a hero, but that hero is as kind and funny and true as you hope them to be!

[@anthonypagano5101]

Remember seeing him at the Cellar Door in DC in the early 70s with Bonnie Rait. They were great! Miss those days.

[@turkey8016]

was there also !!!!! and that they were !!!!

[@davidlinehat4657]

My Dad shares the same story! were you there when he played with Steve Goodman?

[@drewheyman7173]

Me too. They were on the annual wolf trap circuit too