John Prine - Lake Marie (Live From Sessions at West 54th)

[@vinayrao3273]

"Trying to save our marriage, and perhaps catch a few fish Whatever seemed easier/ came first" The simplicity of the lyrics that this man uses to deliver a 40,000-tonne dose of reality, is sublime.

[@johnshelton4068]

Yes, sublime might sum it up. Goodnight john my friend i never met.

[@philipskelton7916]

Really sad ending for this man😮😮saw it on the news!😅😮😢🎉🎉

[@audioeclectic6328]

Yeah okay and here we are, exploited, again, but we feel better right?, smh. BTW JP MONSTER talent!

[@dublinbluetune]

I've never been able to understand why I cry whenever I listen to this song

[@2468pebble]

Because you're human?

[@xhames61x]

@@karenanderson3479 I think I cry because I'm NOT

[@westerbeck70]

I understand

[@mranft4343]

Even before John passed and when I was fortunate to see him perform this a couple times live, this song would hit somewhere at the core. Don't get it either.

[@beniciomoldenado2315]

This song and many other John Prin songs as well.

[@seanellio]

Sleep Easy John. Our world is better because of your music.

[@bleueyez2]

rest easy John...you were and are unique, gifted and painfully missed.

[@thaddeus2700]

and unfortunately we're all a bit poorer with his passing this morning.

[@sandrat6058]

LOVE

[@jamespennington9719]

Far better and now a little sad! Man was a National Treasure in my book! You had a nice comment!

[@Cabotop1]

seanellio , “Sleep Easy John”, when I read that it literally sent a shiver down my spine. I am so, so, 😢.

[@giamariernify]

I hope John Prine is standing by peaceful waters. And my name is Marie!

[@Stephenross-o2m]

mAY he R.I.P.🙊♥♥♥

[@brendajaeger-das6444]

RIP John!

[@johnshelton4068]

Likewise, & my name is John. But not Prine, & i can hardly type this for the tears

[@Fatboyee]

That night she fell asleep in my arms humming the tune to Louie Louie. Then he stares off into space as he relives the memory. We gotta go now.

[@JoeRomersa-mx9fl]

I remember recording that song with John! Great man. Good times!

[@maureenclancy6026]

Is that you doing backup in the too big suit? ;-) So much respect.

[@JoeRomersa-mx9fl]

@@maureenclancy6026 yes. me and Howie.

[@kennymyers1826]

Wow what a gift man. I'm sure you embrace that always I would. 🌟🌟 The poets and the paupers it's where the good stuff is for sure the substance of words and direction of thoughts....to create and share on multiple plains.

[@stacymuise1]

@@JoeRomersa-mx9flincredible work! Thank you for this gift!

[@maureenclancy6026]

@@JoeRomersa-mx9fl What a song! so much feeling and a tour of emotion. How lucky!

[@tommymadden9746]

No explosions, no people dancing around. Just 3 individuals enjoying their God given talents

[@thomasmarshall-wood]

May I say without being nasty... talents that were hard worked for... practice, practice, practice... not God given.

[@JinderSongs]

Let's hope that John is, indeed, standing by peaceful waters now after losing his brave battle against the horrible virus that has the world in its grip. Thankyou, John, for all you gave us. We will miss you terribly.

[@robertj.acheson5368]

He is indeed JinderSongs. Thanks for your post.

[@jeremyj4321]

It's so terrible he defeated cancer two different times and recovered from illness last summer to start touring again after he loved his Bonnaroo set. Just to be felled by this pandemic. His amazing soul, voice, and energy will be missed! I'm so happy I got to see him last summer he truly was one of the most talented artists I have seen!

[@deanmary1969]

Indeed Standing by Peaceful Waters....a Great Human Being, Songwriting Treasure, Musician ,and Friends with mozt of some very Special Artists he ever played with ! Goodness Grace and Peace to the Prine Family...Thank You John for all the Many Memories...Angels are Singing....ol man way down in TX jd

[@oldfolkiedulcimer]

I just bet that there is one heck of a fine jam session going on up yonder.....

[@randyvowels6261]

Don't know how terrible it is there saying only 1.84% of there original predictions. Of course 1 death is too many whether it's the flu, cancer, heart attack, any virus which there's been many .

[@johncunningham8276]

I can barely see to write this comment. I just got a notification that you fought as long and hard as you could against the virus. Such a great artist and even a greater human being. May you Rest In Peace among those peaceful waters.

[@stacymuise1]

One of the saddest parts of that damn pandemic

[@larryusselman821]

My allergies must be acting up today...damned watery eyes. RIP, John Prine. And thank you for your music.

[@kathypiazza7228]

Larry Usselman I openly cried,still will be when listening to some of John Prine’s classics

[@robertphillips760]

Allergies are bad here today too.

[@jonimaricruz1692]

Mine too, mine too.

[@jjohnsonmadison]

mine too, lol. RIP John...

[@margaretstoner4701]

Yes...he does have that effect on me to.I cry good tears a lot over his music also.He is such a brilliant artist!❤The whole band is brilliant ❤

[@shanemac5366]

This was the finest rendition of this song. This entire concert at West 54th was just excellent. Tears of joy and sadness at this song seeing how happy John Prime looked and realizing how much he is missed by all of us who grew old with him. It was like losing a great friend.

[@sonrayfarm]

p

[@scottrobinson5557]

My wife who's been gone now for sometime just loved this song

[@walter2990]

I totally agree that this is the absolutely the BEST version of this song!!!

[@scottaddison3057]

I'm an old punk rock guy and this was the only musician I ever cried about dying. This is absolutely the greatest version of this song. I listen to it almost daily.

[@seangrexa4707]

He was a great friend indeed

[@peterbaruxis2511]

The wind was blowing, especially through her hair.

[@vwalthe1]

This is Bob Dylan’s favorite John Prine song. Not hard to see why.

[@bjduerson7991]

Crochet flask mask with filter

[@TheEzzieboy]

Bob who?

[@jeffcarlton3590]

@@TheEzzieboy Zimmerman

[@orkycathcart6397]

BOB WHO ????????????????

[@MattHibbard1993]

Dylan is who

[@gordeisenbarth8981]

They gave Bob Dylan the Nobel for his poetry, deservedly so; but John Prine is my guy.

[@willmpet]

Weren't his words wonderful? He helped me grow up!

[@gordeisenbarth8981]

William Peterson Oh for sure. My standard for what I expected, lyrically, in a song increased. For 30 years now, I’ve not been able to bear the ‘bubble gum’ music of so much commercial radio. Don’t want to be a music snob, but I often wonder why (& how) people are able to endure that stuff.

[@robertcarey8237]

Gord Eisenbarth I may be wrong but I think it was the American medal of freedom not the Nobel Just saying

[@gordeisenbarth8981]

robert carey Google wrecks any friendly debate we might have on the subject. ‘Bob Dylan Nobel 2016’.

[@ImNotJoshPotter]

Bob Dylan sucks.

[@joanncurran7242]

Pray for John as he lays in hospital fighting Corona virus 19.

[@stevenklose7667]

No shit? We can't lose one of the greatest story tellers of all time. Get better John we love you.

[@sjoh104041]

Breaks my heart to learn of this.

[@gregtaylor8327]

Just heard this beautiful man is critically ill. Please no. He is a living legend. Get well soon .

[@tamarafitzpatrick9803]

God blessings for one of the most soulful artists ever!💜

[@jenlippay7809]

As my Mother the nurse would say "aaaawwwwwhhSsssssssshiiitass!" I mean no disrespect atTalll. True story

[@denniscaton3894]

I imagine that when John got to Heaven the saints handed him a big acoustic guitar and said "Let's Play".

[@kes23]

We've lost a national treasure... John Prine was one of the best! He's now standing by peaceful waters. Thank you John for your words and music. Your songs will forever live on!

[@elizabethreilly5513]

🇨🇮☘🇨🇮☘

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Una bella canzone,per una voce meravigliosa!😊😊😍😍🤩🤩🎶🎸💘💔💔🙏🙏

[@RobertLee-o5g]

Both are giants of poetry and song writing. Seems like John might be kinder. I donate to his sponsered charity annually. Thisle farms.

[@Imafriggingoddess]

I remember this being on in the kitchen when I was a kid and my dad was cooking. I didn't quite understand it then but I could tell how much it meant to my dad. After he passed I took over his records, this being one of them. I later understood that John got my dad through some of the toughest times in his life and a few years later did the exact same for me. John's music is truly medicine for the soul. Sleep easy, John and Dad!

[@theresadevine638]

Yes, I totally relate to what you say. RIP your dad and John.

[@davidjed6948]

Bless them.

[@susanc.ganzel7108]

Beautiful post. 🌹

[@sharissewright1332]

Blessings...

[@richardmullins2850]

Oh how true he has helped me thru soooo much pain and sadness

[@jigglyball41]

The wind was blowing, especially through her hair.

[@conniebrown9521]

I have never cried over a singer but I sure did when John died.

[@shanephillips1730]

As I've said on here before. you don't listen to John Prine, you shout your eyes an imagine. Shadows, damnit, shadows!!

[@thomasmc2506]

john prine is a god damned national treasure. and i hope he stays around a little longer.

[@lilidoucet]

I don't think he is dammed.... :(

[@bryanjohnson3101]

@@lilidoucet GOD bless him. I pray he's OK!

[@rnrpeg1]

FUCK :-(

[@bsmith3693]

Thomas Mc- you killed john prine, you bastard

[@as4me]

Not a time to ask God to damn him.

[@picketfence9903]

I love both of the artists. To choose between the two would be impossible for me. I have been listening since I was 14 in 1970. They are individuals, like all of us, as unique as our fingerprints. God bless you, dearest ones. Thank you for all the joy ❤

[@lucylillypad1512]

I started listening to Dylan in 1965. Have loved him ever since ❤️. 😊

[@waynetteford4876]

Sadly, Coronavirus took our precious John Prine today. There will never be another one like John.

[@davidshatzman3434]

This is evidence of Eternal Life. Something in each of us never dies.

[@billybutlin3717]

Ah, God....I could listen to the man 24/7. Every song a gem, some real heart-bruisers, some real soul-lifters, but all crafted with love and sung the same way. God love ya, JP.

[@dennisdevore574]

Thank you God for John Prine !

[@billsmith2041]

the only bad thing about a John Prine song, isd that it ends.

[@numsiskit]

Yep I believe I'd choose this performance if I had to hear the same one over and over. John was great.

[@jeffreywillis9932]

And some that made you laugh out loud

[@orkycathcart6397]

JOHN IS THE GREATEST STORY TELLER EVER TO WALK THE EARTH , PERIOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@orkycathcart6397]

OHHHH WAAHH OHHHH WAAHH OHHHH

[@walliegirl2]

For me, Marty is the greatest storyteller. John and Tom T are at the top.

[@johnnevin6015]

I had the pleasure of meeting john in a bar in Dublin called Bad Bobs which was a country music venue I played in with a band. John used to come in late and stay on for a late beer after closing time. Our roadie's were told not to pack away our acoustics because a session was guaranteed, what an amazing guy. Rest in peace pilgrim

[@clarenceramsey6535]

The best man that ever helped

[@waxwing9052]

I wish I had been there

[@MrPaulgroom]

I’m ashamed and embarrassed to say that I only discovered John Prine recently. Having been a fan of most music genres all of my life I am confused and left wondering why. On the plus side I now have his fantastic back catalogue to explore and be thankful for. RIP Mr Prine and thank you.

[@cchapman7101]

The main thing is you DID find him.....enjoy.

[@settermanfishing]

Thank God for KZbin ❤

[@AdamExploresBritain]

I had a similar thing with Nanci Griffith several years ago. John Prine more recently, Like yourself. My life is much richer for their music being propelled towards myself :)

[@kamcdermetmcdermet8256]

our main stream media and those 'who control just about everything' did not want you to find him..............

[@sueporkola3521]

Same thing happened to me!!!

[@markphillips199]

This singer songwriter literally stands alone with his ability to brilliantly paint the picture of his songs and then have us think about the story. The story in this song is a masterpiece that has many twists and turns.

[@edenblack486]

I agree about this song...'A masterpiece with twists'...but what are the twists exactly, at the end?...I am stumped....I listened to it a few times and still didn't come to a solid conclusion...What do you suppose the ending is about?....I thought they must have committed suicide together......Their way of 'saving their marriage'...?.....'We gotta go now'?......It's gotta be that......The waters are peaceful, so it wasn't a storm...or were they attacked by intruders...?.....That makes sense....The narrater is telling the story, so did he survive?....Were the two bodies the sisters?......Secretly in love with the same man, so they fought?......Possibilities.....Or is it supposed to be up the the individual to decide for themselves?....Ok, somebody help me figure it out, tee..... Stumped.....I remember parts of this song from way back, though......Cheers....

[@mikemaginn]

Think of this song of three somewhat related short stories.

[@philipopruesse4259]

This is such a beautiful song. I would love to understand the lyrics.

[@maryannbrown5762]

Eden Black Throughout the song Prine sings phrases from the 60’s rock classic, “Louie Louie” by the Kingsmen. “Oh baby” and “We gotta go now” are all through the song. The lyrics of “Louie Louie” were famous for being impossible to discern and there were parts that sounded quite vividly sexy. This made it an even greater dance song!! “3/4 of the way through the song he sings about his wife nestled up close to him humming a few bars of “Louie Louie” as she is falling asleep. They’ve just had sex. “up against the shores of Lake Marie” a line he sings earlier when he first meets her at Lake Marie and they have sex “up against the shores of Lake Marie.” Both times, the line is sung with intensity and a kind of staccato beat, (clearly the climaxing part of their love making.) Both times he follows with “Oh Baby!” I never got a sense of them committing suicide or anything close to that. There is the part where the two people are found dead in the woods near Lake Marie. Their bodies are so disfigured that they can’t be identified. And in the beginning of the song the two little white girls are found by people from an indian tribe in the woods by Lake Marie. So that’s my take on this oh so beautiful song written and performed by the great John Prine. I sure do miss him and I hope he is “standing by peaceful waters. ☮️❤️☮️

[@philipopruesse4259]

@@maryannbrown5762 I am not sure that the "aw baby" and "we gotta go now" have anything to do with Louie Louie reference. JP used the phrases in other songs as well. there are several disconnects in this song. For example, how did the Indians know that the names of the 2 babies they discovered? if there were cars at the scene of the crime seen on the 6 o'clock news, the 2 bodies were definitely not the bodies of the babies discovered by the Indians. maybe the 2 bodies were the singer and his sweetheart and this is what JP meant about "their love was slammed"."I guess poetic license could allow the singer to sing about his own tragic death. maybe we shouldn't try to read into this masterpiece too much. but every time I hear JP shout our "Marie!" it feels like a knife going through my heart. I guess great art is something that everyone can relate to in their own way. and this is great art. JP was naturally gifted. nothing methodical or studied or calculated. He wrote his best music almost unwillingly under time pressure.I think he avoided it because it was such an intense experience and he always feared that it would not be liked. it just came out of him like a geyser. ......so everyday simple, but unbelievably sensitive.

[@carolclark1640]

And when I get in my car I turn It up full blast and cry like a baby

[@rajo741]

Apart from his talent and fine soul, what singles the man out from so many other musicians….he leaves a legacy of goodness exposed in us all. Just witness the love in these comments. That’s not nothing. Listening to John Prine is a reminder that we are all frail to an extent but that we are also better than we sometimes believe ourselves to be.

[@bobbyarchi]

This is a beautiful comment. Well said, thank you.

[@briansmith2013]

He was one of a kind..... Awesome

[@davidfoster6170]

Very well said. John Prine brings out the best in all of us.

[@lukewood9233]

You nailed it

[@lukewood9233]

Yep John was a One; really special like levon helm or maybell carter

[@freetomato]

The late, great John Prine is an understated national treasure that many music lovers are just now starting to discover.

[@andyphillips5162]

THIS kind of song is why John Prine is so loved and missed. Who thinks of stuff like this? And then puts it into such a beautiful song.

[@gailblackledge7562]

No comparison between John and Dylan. They’ve both amazing. I love Handsome Johnny though ❤

[@scottutube1]

Saw John 3 times last year with my wife, who found John 45 years ago in a little joint in Chicago while she was 19 years old, in nursing school. I met her 2 years later, and have been a fan as well ever since. Somehow he just gets better and better every year. Saw him a few weeks ago in Toronto. Simply phenomenol.

[@nilaechols4357]

For forty plus years we have gone to John's concerts when at all possible - sometimes alone and sometimes all of us - we think of him as an important part of our family.

[@nilaechols4357]

I'm a nurse,RN too -John speaks from his heart to us.

[@CHill-lg6mj]

@@nilaechols4357 god bless you

[@4orrcountry]

@@nilaechols4357 John speaks from his heart to almost everyone. We know who we are. You likely know who you are too.

[@gertfroebe3175]

He was on my list,guess I waited too long!

[@TheCowboylogic]

Awww Baby, We gotta go now! Watch close. At about 8:30 Prine breaks a guitar string and never misses a lick.

[@MacStrong-uc5yq]

The 6 o’clock news‼️”SHADOWSSS” 🤠and I’m cowboy😂😂❤️‍🔥😂 6:26

[@paulshriver7849]

Listen to John Prine. Read Harper Lee. Be a good human being.

[@gertfroebe3175]

I love that

[@nancyhooper7715]

Amen!

[@richclayton5785]

Well said, Paul...

[@AnnaBelangerAnnabelle]

LOVE THIS!

[@laurenrobbins9797]

And some Steinbeck too...

[@lloydtarrell98]

I was dead center front row the first time I heard this song. Madison, WI 05-10-2006. Been a fan since 11-15-1973. John was a big part of my life.

[@larrynichols3068]

Ilove and miss John.

[@philipskelton7916]

Yes, like manic at times😮😅

[@peterbaruxis2511]

6:45.................................. oooohhhhh baby, we gotta go now. It doesn't get any better that this.

[@pollyplummer998]

Each time I see or hear him I feel like I'm in the presence of the simple truth

[@MatGurman]

Wow, that’s the best I’ve ever heard it put. You are exactly right!

[@jameskost705]

Bob Dylan once said this was his favorite John Prine song.

[@lindagarland5223]

I love Bob EVERY DAY!🎶 and must hear this song regularly!💕

[@ellestudio7182]

This song inexplicably makes me cry. Christ I love it.

[@mrphil2557]

I was going to leave the same exact comment. Every time I hear it..... Y'know, John Prine says every song is a love song - sometimes love just doesn't work out.

[@ellestudio7182]

@@mrphil2557 quite simply, he is right.

[@SoulDaddy33]

Yeah, why is that?? The cryin' part, I mean.

[@4kjm]

why cry? in the face of pure genuine love, people cry sometimes

[@4kjm]

we all have this common desire for peaceful waters.

[@bentronfinancialgroupinc8764]

All day long!

[@timtwotone3561]

I like Bob Dylan. But I love John Prine. And there in lies the difference. Dylan is very esoteric. Mr Prine speaks to my situation.

[@lindagarland5223]

We NEED them both!❤❤

[@blaiklynowens732]

I cannot believe there is an ad in the middle of a John Prine tune.

[@Ravynlost]

My heart is hurting something fierce tonight. You will be missed.

[@robinmarty2041]

This man brought me up. He schooled me😊

[@orkycathcart6397]

ONLY PRINE WRITES SONGS SUCH AS THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!! GENOUS AT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dublinbluetune]

It just dawned on me that the chorus of this song has a "Like a Rolling Stone" vibe to it. And Dylan has stated in interviews that this is his favorite John Prine song, as it is mine, also.

[@MarkTLarry]

You helped me to be a softer soul, John. See ya at The Tree of Forgiveness Club.

[@ImNotJoshPotter]

Is having a soft soul even a good thing? Sounds terrible

[@walterfilla6913]

Amen bro

[@MickDunne100]

@@ImNotJoshPotter Yes--a soft soul--protected by a hard head, sharp eyes, and a resilient heart.

[@samwasson8389]

See ya when I get to heaven John, Be nice to talk again.

[@galecadywilliams4078]

My absolute favorite John Prine song, despite the fact it's almost impossible to choose just one.

[@rwbullock4197]

Holey Moley: That is a real place!! I am not kidding: look at any map or google map I've passed there many times I've seen JP live x5 since 1977 in Toronto. But this is my favourite video. I've been to that place of the Lakes!! Several times. I regret not getting out with Wifey and baring my heart as JP did. RIP Mr Prine.

[@oatmeal7]

We gotta get a Billy Bob John Prine biopic right? RIGHT?

[@Eric-nf9zt]

To say that John was one of my most coveted souvenirs,would be an understatement.to have john prine on reserve for any emotional event is a must have in your heart

[@paashby]

Sometime in the early 2000s my wife and I saw John Prine perform this song at Berklee College in Boston. I suspect it was one of the first times he performed the song. It was a small auditorium and I believe some, if not all, of the players with him were Berklee students. The lead guitar player was incredible. He was a kid. He played an incredible bit at then end of the song, and I believe he went on to be the musician in the gray suit that played many more concerts with Prine. The kid sure could play the guitar and I think Prine was surprised at the Berklee concert. Life is interesting.....

[@paashby]

My wife died a few months after John Prine died. I still remember us, my wife and I, sitting in the auditorium at Berklee and hearing this song for the first time. As I listen to it again, I still reach out and feel my wife's hand holding mine as we listened to this marvelous strange mixture of music and word, poetry. Oh, baby, we've got to go now....

[@jeanlaubenthal698]

It’s cool he found these band members…they all be tight.

[@ivorsmith3999]

Genius. National treasure. The best songwriter. And a wonderful human being..

[@facundorodriguez361]

The melody, metaphor and poetry on this song is just beautiful, perfect and extremely powerful. The story is visual, you can feel the breeze, hear those sausages and hear the dogs. The interpretations are endless and deep to the core. I see life, love and death on the three verses… it’s just an epic work of art. Thanks.

[@markarmstrong4505]

But the blood. Shadows...

[@toddcuster3557]

Ain't it funny how a true voice from a true heart can tear you up inside.

[@mimimcguire1260]

I absolutely adore this song, bar none. It is fabulous. JP is such a great storyteller and this is no let down. "OH, baby, we gotta go now." God bless you John Prine

[@marshaduke]

We met and married in Chicago in 1970. John has been with us almost from the start both live and recorded. If we survive the pandemic, I’m so sad John won’t be with us on the other side. Bless you for making our lives richer

[@KentStrock]

His best work..lyrically, musically and emotionally. That band was TIGHT

[@I_am_Junebug]

I have actually levitated during a live performance of this song. It was during The Tree of Forgiveness tour when he danced off the stage at the end.

[@robertjeffery6100]

Boy I miss this man playing live RIP brother

[@bartolomeovincentdumadaugb3456]

you mean ,he passed away

[@lw7762]

I knew who this Man was : He was Honest & above all else: KIND.

[@Hicksmarine]

God bless John Prine. I feel so lucky that I got to hear his music.

[@tmart9084]

Ya know everyone ?? My heart "STILL" hurts from the loss of John. It just doesn't seem real and feels like it did when my mom passed away. The first thing I'm going to do when I get to Heaven is go looking for John and then my mom ..

[@riitaalin]

we all loved you John.

[@MAGAMANPATRIOT]

Loved Prine years and years ago I went to visit my brother from another mother up in the Chicago area. He was a music nut like me. I ask where we're going to catch live music. I think he new everyone within a 100 mile radius of wherever he was at. So he says let me call a guy.. getting off the phone he names some small club his buddy he called managed the place and said you 2 need to hear this guy..some postman was turning out some fine tunes. I thought we'd go to a blues club but after hearing Prine and him sittin with us a little while I was dadgum impressed. Not just his music he was just a nice humble man. Sure wish we had smartphone's back then. I got to meet Buffet in very similar consequences in a little place in Atlanta. But anyways we all get old.

[@christianfletcher7871]

John we will forever remember and LOVE you, for all the great music you gave us, just imagine Dylan saying you are his favourite, says it all. You will be in our hearts forever, just like Elizabeth and Marie.

[@markl2815]

God I miss this guy The more you listen, the better it gets Enjoy the drink and large smoke mate

[@baberoot1998]

Look at how much fun John is having!!! Truly...John Prine was the real deal. Rest in peace friend.

[@janhensley3617]

How I love the Legends John Prine and Steve Goodman. They’ve sung to me through my entire life. RIP. I miss the heck out of you and always will.

[@bobbyt7448]

Shadows! Just pure poetry.

[@groovymetal5679]

I’m standing by..”Prime Waters” Living waters pouring into & out of my heart when I hear this song

[@tomnowatzki4940]

Most beautiful song ever

[@stevefisher8227]

Beautiful, poignant, well written song. Thank you!

[@Flowing23]

Sent shivers down my back!

[@janhensley3617]

Rip John Prine and Steve Goodman. I love your music very, very much ❤️🇺🇸

[@zack2698]

I am so lucky I got to see him before he passed

[@ritataylor7831]

Only singer I ever got to meet and actually hang out with just for a few , greatest most coolest people you ever wanted to meet.

[@celeryzevil]

John you made me smile again. And I needed it today. rip

[@staceydunford3920]

JOHN PRINE! ALL THE WAY! NO QUESTION!

[@carolclark1640]

Every time I watch this video it makes me cry thinking about what a loss he was probably one of the most awesome ever so happy I got to see him at one of his last concerts ❤️❤️❤️

[@HUBROS51]

I really like the movements of the bass guitar in this number (besides all the rest)

[@captainmawk6041]

I grew up on the lake hes singing about. I never knew the history, i just found this song. Yknow, i always thought the lake was somewhat haunted. People died on the Chain of Lakes all the time, but Marie was the one where they fished up body parts of a jet skier who was chopped up beneath a boat. Marie was the one id heard about tubers drowning in after they fell into the water every other summer. Lake Marie is the lake that drowned my father. I suppose ill have to be sure to go home again, and stand by those peaceful waters and hear this song for him.

[@benm2370]

Actually ----- Lake Mary.

[@timmccarter6850]

Yes. John rules! Aahh baby!!!

[@RickSellers-s6m]

I hope his soul rolled on up to the Rochester dam, with Paradise waiting just 5 miles away from wherever he is

[@peterbaruxis2511]

Paradise, yeah.

[@karonbeilunka6845]

It's amazing to think he wrote this when he was in his Prine.

[@patdean7630]

Wow. What a blessing seeing him at red rocks before his passing. Last song he played and danced around his guitar he was truly alive. Will always be missed.

[@zachhodge5092]

god i miss him. my mother and i used to sing his songs in the car when i was young

[@jeffhockett2985]

So sad to lose John....he will be missed. He can sing "When I get to Heaven" for real now💔

[@tmart9084]

Perhaps he'll rename the song to " I finally got to Heaven " ... You've made a good point Jeff such a sad sad thing and it makes me appreciate all the small things a lot more now. Cheers and peace from British Columbia Canada.

[@gobalmighty7463]

Timeless

[@jockbaird9719]

A musician friend of mine once said of John's music, "It is art to deceive art to write such powerful music that is so simple." How true.

[@jimlong8176]

Three guys with guitars sure did put on a helluva show that night ! One I will never forget !

[@maryellisbogden3225]

Damn John Prine just gets better as the years grow longer. Praying for his health...fight John. The world isn't ready to say goodbye.

[@nancyprianti2355]

Mary Bogden No we weren’t ready to say goodbye just yet. I read the news @ 3:00a.m. this morning, had me a good, sad cry 😢💔

[@kimliebal8031]

John is the REAL DEAL. I've listened to John's perfect lyrics for 30 years never gets old! GOD bless you John

[@maxinechildres]

Kim Lieb

[@vankirk11]

Storytelling at it's best!! RIP Mr. Prine!!!