John Prine - Live in New Paltz 1973 - Full Concert

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John Prine - "Live in New Paltz"
State University of New York, New Paltz, NY, 1973-04-11 (?)
FM Recording
00:00 Intro
00:22 Spanish Pipedream
04:25 Illegal Smile
08:41 Donald and Lydia
12:15 Sam Stone
16:26 Rocky Mountain Time
19:22 Pretty Good
22:41 Hello in There
27:46 Grandpa Was a Carpenter
30:52 Intro to Paradise
33:49 Paradise
37:02 Clocks and Spoons
40:18 Often Is a Word I Seldom Use
43:36 Intro to Dear Abby
45:01 Dear Abby
49:14 Sweet Revenge
51:59 Intro to Everybody
53:44 Everybody
57:37 Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore
John Prine - acoustic guitar, vocals
I received this concert as "1972-04-11 Chicago, IL", but it turns out to be from New Paltz, NY, 1973. I'm not sure if the date is correct - if anyone knows when Prine went to Rome, it would probably answer the question. It's really nice to hear such a concert recording, just him and his guitar.
This is probably the concert where the album version of Dear Abby was cut. The version from Sweet Revenge album and this concert sound identical, with the same stage banter at 43:36 - "about three months ago I was in Rome, Italy", but has some interesting stage banter that was not included on the album: "Lyndon Johnson died; Edward G. Robinson died; J. Carrol Naish died..."
For setlists from this show and a bunch of other John Prine shows, please visit my John Prine setlist page at ddpro.ucoz.com/setlists/johnpr.... The setlists of all John Prine live recordings I know will all be posted there, along with a 90-second sample for each recording.

[@lisareitzel7501]

I have loved John Prine for a major part of my life. I am an old lady now and I sure do miss him. His music was so simple yet so profound. RIP John. I hope you are still singing and playing wherever you are because I am sure your spirit lives on.

[@williepard]

Find me the 29 fools who gave this thumbs down....I'll figure out what to do with them once I catch 'em. Ain't nuthin' like listening to John Prine, man.

[@gregpiazza7150]

I'd be happy to join you on the quest to find the naysayers so we could enquire as to their reasoning behind the thumbs down......I'm sure between the two of us we could figure a way to make them see the light.....RIP John

[@saleens]

@@innis52carra you have got to realize there is such a thing as acquired tastes. open your mind a bit more. thank me later.

[@marsharupe8112]

If you spend your life delivering "justice" to fools, you'll never do anything else with your life.

[@jameskarwacki7092]

When you do Slap em up on the side of their head.

[@scottfab7473]

i know what a dead brain to not like this mans music, to me it is as good as any medicine or therapy or both like i told others check out tom rush and another man named monty montgomery who was at one time considered one of the best guitarists ever also he sings great look for a tune called "when will I".... look back and laugh....lol

[@ronjones4069]

I had a similar experience. I heard of John Prine, but never related to who he was till late one evening in a motel, I happen into the KZbin video of John at a house of Strombo performance. I had heard of him, but didn't really know his music. When this old man came out with a guitar hanging at about waste level, I though I this is not going to go any place and almost stopped the video, but, oh my god, when he started pickin and his wonderful, folksie voice, I couldn't stop watching. I was absolutely taken away. I stayed up late and couldn't stop watching the video. I was so disappointed in myself for not discovering him years earlier. Only a few weeks after discovering John Prine, he sadly passed away to smoke that 9 mile long cigarette. I have never before cried when a performer dies, but I literally cried when I heard, and even writing this now a couple of months later, I'l tearing up. Oh, how I miss him and so much wish I had spent my life listening to his music.

[@sonialinville2129]

I was fortunate enough to listen to him from and early age and still cry at all of our loss. Thankful for his family keeping his work alive. I do agree with his wife he was a genius. Never will there be a more clever lyricists.

[@walter2990]

I feel your pain..., I'm an OG who heard his songs through the years, but was never exposed to him as a truly powerful poet & singer, until much later in life. It shames me to realize what I missed. He sung the video of my life. Bless John and his songs! Edit: I'm not far behind him, and I hope he'll be receptive to my joining him in Heaven, and I'll try to let him know what he meant to us of his "silent majority". Good night, and stay well!

[@jasminaogrady7470]

You might also like Steve Goodman and Michael Hurley!

[@TheRoadDawg]

In 1989, I had an older friend/co-worker asked me if I wanted to see John Prine…I said who? He was playing a small club in Columbia, SC…I said sure and the next day he brought me 3 cassettes full of John’s music. It was just about the best thing that ever happened to me. That was the best homework I had ever done for sure, I couldn’t stop listening. By the time we went to the actual concert, I knew almost every word. I have only seen him 2 more times, but got to see him with my Dad, wife, and kids. What a wonderful gift John was to us all!

[@TheRoadDawg]

@@walter2990 hope all is still well with you! I’ll probably see you in line waiting to talk to John up there (assuming I go Up there).

[@robertnowak9650]

I was 18, when a friend played sam stone for me!! MAN, I FLEW TO ROLLING STONE'S RECORD'S, AND BOUGHT EVERY ALBUM!! And now at 60, there's still alot of people who never heard of him!! His lyrics can BLOW YOU AWAY!! You go from almost crying, to LAUGHING YOUR ASS OFF!! I listen to him, EVERY NIGHT, EVEN RIGHT NOW!! RIP JOHN PRINE. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@michaellewis3254]

Hear you brother

[@sirkrutchbluesman3009]

I AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY 🎸👍😎

[@timletch8473]

In 1977 paid everyone's concert tickets in Ottawa, tented a van , we all got drunk I fell asleep in the van , hair stick in ice on the window slept through the concert 🤣🍻never lived it down shoulda been a prime song ,all hockey players 🇨🇦🤣💯

[@garymitchell3300]

Well said Bob. At 70 I moved from Oregon to Mexico in a Prine ignorant state. Been writing songs and playing guitar since I was eleven. Fortunately I fell in with a group of performers in the Lake Chapala are who started every song with. I'd like to sing a song by John Prine. Now six months later having recovered from the news of his death (for to me it was yesterday), From the poem: Welcome home John written by Gary Mitchell Last night I dreamed I died and off to heaven went But at the pearly gates there was no one there to greet me I saw an old mailbox full of mail And written on it's side I read J. Prine Rt 1 Paradise Glad to see you made yourself at home. Who says you can't go home again. Welcome home John.

[@robertnowak9650]

@@garymitchell3300 Gary, id love to hear to you guys jam!! And saying you moved to a, PRINE IGNORANT STATE, I JUST LMAO!! It's sad to say, but even here in Chicago, i'd call it, A PRINE IGNORANT STATE ALSO!! At least all the people, young and old, when he died they all said, i never heard of him, BUT WISH I DID!! He wasn't, a one HIT WONDER!! RIP John Prine. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jaysoneubanks579]

I never knew who John Prine was until I heard of his passing. I consider myself very knowledgeable when it comes to music. I have been exploring John's music for the last 4 weeks and I can say that he, without a doubt, has become my most favorite song writer of all time. Such simple song structure with such a powerful message. I'm sad I never got to see you perform John. I hope you are having your vodka and ginger ale next to peaceful waters.

[@robcampbell6700]

Coincidence: I also 'discovered' him after he had died. But as a singer/songwriter/guitarist who had been stuck in a rut for two years, he has been a huge inspiration. I have picked up some of his travis picking style and am writing - as he did - about ordinary folk and their lives. The songs are bursting out of me at the moment - though my melodies are very different from his and I will never be as good a lyricist because I am not the same type of personality as he was.

[@super8guy]

That's exactly how I felt when I "discovered" Charlie King in January, a singer/songwriter in the style of Prine, but more overtly to the political left. Others, well known whom I admire are Phil Ochs, Bob Franke, Tom Paxton, John Gorka, Christine Lavin, usw.

[@ATPMolloy1]

Exactly my experience - I had never heard of him, love lyrics, Dylan, Kristofferson etc but had never heard of this genius.

[@johnestes8410]

I’m in the exact same boat! I can’t get enough. I’m sad it took his passing for me to discover him, but he sure has impacted me in a major and awesome way.

[@sidharthafocus]

Same, I came to youtube to hear what his songs sound like. I clicked on a couple of them only to find that I heard them before. I just didn't know his name before.

[@brucedavidrobinette9003]

John Prine, a lyrical genius. Prine in his prime. 🎸

[@maryalice5357]

Always was ,. Still is,. Always will be.

[@joedickmannjr.2142]

Dear John, I had the pleasure of seeing you play at SIU-Carbondale in 1979! A few of us waited through a blizzard to get front row tickets. My future wife, Kat, brought us some hot coffee to keep us warm! We were not disappointed by your masterful performance! I’ve been a devoted fan ever since! And I I’ll miss you John, but we’ll always have your music to remember you!!! Do me a favor, John? Will you please tell Kat that I miss her and love her dearly!!! Thanks, Joe

[@larrydreihaupt1212]

Beautiful, my friend.

[@deboraduke]

I ditto the comment to your beautiful talent and everything that is unspoken. May you always be in our hearts and minds.

[@maplebones]

I didn't know about Kat. I thought you married Becky.

[@jimmyb1378]

Hi Joe, I was introduced to John in early September of 1977 while a freshman at SIUC. The student union sponsored a series of free, outdoor concerts. Week 1: Leo Kottke. Week 2: John Prine. He opened with "Illegal Smile". It was a warm & sunny Saturday and most the audience was "living" the song. Very happy memories. :)

[@WilliamRossReinhardt]

Now, I cry every time I hear 'Hello in there''. I cry for John who had to leave us and for all of the old people he was singing about, who we have become!

[@stevewerrell3304]

Yes me too, i listen to john and i love listening to him but it just breaks my heart not having him on our planet anymore, real hard to take some days

[@ernestjesso2476]

Me also Mr.William... Me also

[@WilliamRossReinhardt]

@@stevewerrell3304 Bless you, the grief continues,,,,

[@margaretstoner4701]

I agree. What a down to earth man he still is. Ya know Mr.John is singing in HEAVEN. GOD WANTED HIM MORE THAN WE " needed?" Him.That gentlemen is truly an epitome of a HUMAN being whom really GOOD people may never listen....so I beg all to pass him on....Mr.Prine is still here...in spirit and SOUL. HE MADE THE FiN NEWS TODAY...AS " ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE WHO LEFT US THIS YEAR...TRUST ME...THAT'D CRACK HIM UP. SUCH A GENTLEMEN...A HILARIOUS MAN...YET....DAM-.....I CRY LIKE A LITTLE GIRL AT SOME OF HIS SONG'S. GOD BLESS!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@custardflan]

"Blow up Your TV" was my anthem in the 70s.

[@tedpeterson1156]

Works even better now

[@TheAffiliatedGroup]

I discovered Mr. Prine a couple years before his death, but so much of his music is so new to me. Right now I have "Clocks and Spoons" on a continuous loop. It's like he knew all of us, isn't it?

[@robertdelaplante7326]

Yes, it is like he knew us all. I’ve loved him for years and years. Love his way of thinking. So sad last April 7th when he passed…a sad day indeed. I’m so glad whoever recorded this…💕

[@larryengland7001]

Love that song too; interviewed him in 75 in Atlanta Great Southeastern Music Hall what a easy going funny fellow.

[@gregfishel4559]

What a blessing to have been alive while John was too. So many great songs - always with a twist - Thank You Affiliated - I had forgotten this one - hadn't played it for a while - and was great to get reacquainted.

[@susanlowe8083]

72 today, been playing his songs on guitar for 40 years...

[@karel8y]

Time to start sharing a video..

[@celticrubbish]

I was very fortunate to see John in concert at least a dozen times over the years. Every successive time it just got better. New songs, mixed with old ones; I can only describe as truth and magic unfolding before my eyes simultaneously. That was John Prine.

[@johnroos1048]

I went to Ottawa to seeChris Kristoferson and Rita Coolidge . They introduced John Prine and he blew the audience away . It was 1971 or so . He has been a favorite since then . I remember him playing at the Lihibou that same night and a lot of the audience went there after the show .

[@kathleensorce8468]

I am an early fan of John Prine (& old now). Never get tired of listening to him. What talent; I look forward to seeing him in his current location! Not quite ready yet. 🙏

[@maryalice5357]

Me too.

[@antiatheism9063]

When I get to heaven I'm going to shake Gods hand. Then I'm going to find John!

[@JimmyFranceable]

I don’t think you get to shake God’s hand. You aren’t peers.

[@mickdunne8937]

Me to love John prines music

[@chrisd0801]

Gonna run past St Peter find John and see if anything left of his 9 mile spliffy . Then look for God and shake his hand and see what deals he doing 🤪

[@lamper2]

I'm sure he'll be nearby

[@marthalumley4192]

@@chrisd0801 He’ll be jammin’ with Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger and my friend Eric Vin Schmidt.Along with so many others. Having eternity to listen to all those great songs... now that will be heaven!!!

[@rodneyhone2220]

I live in Australia iam 67 love the music John prime has written and sung his own music thanks for cd album s concert s so much music love it injoy so thanks 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@willmpet]

I saw him once in St. Paul and he sang the line "Atilla the Hun" at the end of "Illegal Smile"! That is my memory of that concert. I first heard of him at my favorite restaurant on earth - 14 stools. Al's Breakfast opened in 1951 but it was like a visit to a psychiatrist, only better food. A big Thank You to Al's nephew for teaching me about John Prine. I recall when I saw Bonnie Raitt that she said sh couldn't believe that A MAN had written "Angel From Montgomery ". He was a gift to us all!

[@haroldcavanaugh2130]

A man I never met that I miss like family may the angels carry you home to sing and write songs in heaven for eternity god bless you bro John we love you.

[@kknapp3863]

I followed John Prine since 1972 when I heard a performer named Poff singing his songs and I was captivated by the words. It took years before I found others who knew his work, but I found that we were all steadfast loyal to his music and lyrical genius. I bought every album, even when there was no way I should be spending extra money that month. I was crushed when he died of COVID and miss the chance to hear new Prine creations. My life was richer because of his music.

[@johnroos1048]

Me also first saw him in 72 . Just lucky to see him because I went to see Kris kristopherson and John was a guest. He blew everyone away

[@42awww]

This is the first time since John passed on to Heaven, I can listen to him without crying. I could not listen to him without doing so, because John Prine was not just an artist, to his fans, it was as if he were a good friend. But listening to this, that has passed, and now I recall how John was not funny, he was hilarious!.A delightful wit that would always catch one unawares. You will always be loved my friend.

[@jamesfrancis4843]

John was a songwriting jenious who was loved by millions, anyone who hasn't been graced with his music is at a very sad loss!!

[@jamesfrancis4843]

Sorry I can't spell

[@claudecormier6285]

R.I.P... Hearing John Prine about 20 years years ago on Austin City Limits is the reason my mind never got bored with my heart ....

[@rednoise0988]

... Souvenirs from down at the 'Dillo ~

[@jjconnolly9926]

My brother saw John Prine in Chicago in the 70's and would talk about it as one of the best concerts he'd ever seen. Left a strong impression that's for sure. We used to listen to this boy with a joint in our hands in those days...those were the days my friend. They both passed in 2020 about the same time. The world is a less kind and colourful place with their absence.

[@gregpetty1472]

Caught him at the Earl of Old Town . Humble dude .

[@thomasfoss9963]

Cool-- We first saw John Prine in the 70s in the attic of a farmhouse!!!! The famed "Harry Hopes" in Cary, Illinois!!!! Then, many times over the years------ Earl of Olde Town, Woodstock Opera House, etc---

[@larryclemens1850]

😪

[@garylewis327]

I've been a John Prine fan for 46 years. First heard him in 1976 when my girlfriend put "Sweet Revenge" on the turntable, and never looked back. Over the decades when he'd release new albums, I always got excited and nervous at the same time, hoping for more lyrical gems but fearing that he would go the same way as many others had and somehow change to something less than he was before. But it never happened. With every new album I'd end up shaking my head and wondering how he could keep putting out these masterpieces of simplicity that elicited emotions all over the map, often in the same song. Maybe 5 years before he died, the thought that at some point John Prine would no longer be with us occurred to me, and it scared me. He seemed like my best friend, even though I'd never met him and only saw him in person about 5 times at various concerts. So when, on April 7th, 2020, his "soul went through the ceiling," I cried. And cried. And cried. And although I can now listen to his music again and appreciate the fact that we had him for so many years, sometimes I still cry. John Prine affected me like no other person whom I'd never met. There was a part of me that always found comfort in the fact that, somewhere, John Prine was walking, talking, living and breathing at the same time I was. I will always miss that feeling. Rest in Peace, John. I hope that you are reunited with your family and Steve Goodman, and are enjoying a Handsome Johnny and that nine-mile-long cigarette. And please save a seat for me at the Tree of Forgiveness Lounge.

[@MichaelA-dj1rb]

I felt/feel exactly the same. I just couldn't express it as well as you did. I feel like you and I are brothers.

[@froglevelfilms]

A few years later, I woke up to the radio alarm one morning and this fellow is singing, "Killing the Blues". I was very young. My life was particularly difficult due to something so out of the ordinary that no other person I met could make me feel understood or even safe. I was way too young to be dealing with the hand I'd been dealt and '(every) body said they saw me', too. John seemed to see me and then raise the ante. His words likely helped me to survive and certainly helped me to laugh again and to be humble and kind to everybody, myself included. A lot of years passed and he never called the bet even when Covid took him. I went to countless shows and even spoke to him and shook his hand once. The last two times I saw John perform, I was worried the whole time that his heart would explode. I figured he would die doing what he loved. My spouse tells me that John and I were separated at birth. I don't know about that but I will never be separated from his music. I still cry, too.

[@moseymay1772]

I was 15 way back in 1979 listening to Tennessee Technology University radio station when I first heard John, loved him right away. It took many yrs for the rest of the world to catch on. As an adult in conversation with a pal, I stumbled onto the fact that I'd been unknowingly in a friend ship with his cousin. Knowing the friend's family heritage, some things made sense on the things I loved about his music. He was an ingenious songwriter. No wonder he appealed so much to Kristofferson. 2 of the absolute upper crust of musical poets.

[@joekeenan4964]

THANK YOU JOHN PRINE FOR ALL YOUR MUSIC AND FOR BEING A FRIEND I NEVER MET BUT WOULD'VE LIKED TO. LISTENING TO YOU GIVE ME PEACE OF MIND. THANK YOU !!!

[@jimmie200]

The first time I saw John Prine was at Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas. It was 1973. He and his best friend, Steve Goodman, stood at the edge of the stage and gave us a great time. I was lucky enough to see him another three times over the years. He was the best song writer ever.

[@michaellewis3254]

I concur

[@ajcraft-hello]

Jason, thank you! This is the era I first heard him, as a midwestern kid. Grateful my older sister’s boyfriend had great musical taste and loaned albums to her. Common Sense was a lifeline. John Prine is a national treasure. May he rest easy knowing his legacy lives on. Thanks for this time machine. Will check out your playlist. 🙏✨❤️🌎

[@glennnash1314]

I was there with friends, Joe and Theresa, seeing John for the first time. My best man, Don, had introduced me to John’s music a year or two earlier. I’ve been a fan since then and will continue to be. Also there on stage was Steve Goodman and Randy Newman. Great show. John, you’re missed, thanks for sharing your songs with us.

[@bethwarren7064]

I love his humor and his voice and his story telling in his music. Every body needs to listen to John Prine!

[@rscottebert8693]

I would agree with Beth ! Along with Steve Goodman ! Jimmy Buffet and Bob Dylan ! Then Petty, Norman Blake ,Doc Watson , Robert Johnson,Bonnie Raitt. Cat Stevens, Melonie, Clapton, Steve Miller, Lucinda Williams ,and on and on

[@WilliamRossReinhardt]

@@rscottebert8693 Leonard Cohen should be on top of your list, too.

[@peterbetts858]

@@rscottebert8693 Hank Williams , Howlin Wolf /, Robert Hunter ,Willlie n Merl , Yes , P Floyd , B E A T L E S , Fred eaglesmith , Guy Clarke , Neil Y. , n Ozzzy .

[@davidpearce5835]

RIP John. Although you're gone your music will live on forever for every future generation of music lovers to enjoy.

[@turdferguson12]

I was born in 1973. Been a Prine fan since around 1977 or at least that’s as far back as I can remember listening to and singing all these wonderful songs. I didn’t have any idea what any of them meant back then😂. Sure miss you John!!

[@robertlaverdure60]

Thanks JohnPrine Hello up there

[@surfcityvoicelive8593]

I didn't discover John Prine until by accident a few years before his death while I was driving for Uber and listening to songs on Pandora. I got drawn in all the way after that. He's one of my top favorite singers of all time now.

[@hogeyemusic3776]

Jayson you are probably right about the date as I saw Kris Kristofferson concert on 4-10-73@ The Community Movie Theater.I was a senior@Kingston High School when I went to the concert,John Prune jumped on stage and played several songs but the only one I could remember was"Dear Abby".What you may not know is Kris Kristofferson was the one who helped John Prine get his recording contract on Monument Records.

[@patriciapalmer3899]

Wow. Thank you so much for posting this. I went to college in New Paltz! Those were among the best years of my life. However, I didn’t arrive until 1979. I was introduced to JP’s music within weeks of my arrival & became a passionate, on-the-spot, diehard fan. I’m still trying to make sense of his passing. It’s a profound loss to his amazing wife Fiona, his three beautiful sons, and all who were privileged enough to know his music. John clearly wasn’t finished making new music, so his demise is particularly tragic. The world lost one of its best on the day John Prine’s soul went through the ceiling. I’ll miss him on this earth forever, but I look forward to bellying up to the heavenly bar & hoisting a Handsome Johnny with him. I’m positively about to share this. Thank you again. Peace. 🙏🏻🎶❤️🎶✌🏻🎶🥰

[@timjones4850]

Patricia, I had never heard of John Prine until 2 years ago (he's not as well known in England), when his House of Strombo session was suggested to me on KZbin. I was on my way out the door at the time but I gave it a go, not expecting much. 45 minutes later I was still there, and have been a huge fan ever since. Couldn't believe we lost him just after I'd discovered his music. But as we all know, it's not just his music, he was such a lovely, lovely man - always humble and full of humour. A tragic loss.

[@patriciapalmer3899]

@@timjones4850 Just read your comment. Thanks for sharing your JP experience. Peace.

[@bobbob1221]

I’ve never heard this recording but it’s great. I play a lot of John’s songs. Lately it’s been “Clocks and Spoons” , “How Lucky” and “Rocky Mountain Time” I was in a guitar circle with some local guys a couple of years ago who didn’t recognize any of his songs I was playing but they liked them. I said that I could play different Prine songs every weekly meeting for a year and not repeat one, his catalog is that deep.

[@henrywalker6194]

you'll never be forgotten john RIP

[@rayoverby87]

I have been a big fan of yours since I first heard you in about 76 in Richmond VA the first time been a true fan from the first time I heard you playing that guitar 🎸 saw you play 3 times alk in RVA and managed to get to meet and talk with you after the show out at the old VA fairgrounds. You are an amazing person and an inspiration to most all my family and friends ❤ RIP

[@mrbill-mt5fk]

Thanks KZbin all my 8-tracks are dead

[@lotsofciggies]

At 0:43:36 Mr. Prine is relating a story about how he got the idea for Dear Abbey, and he mentions being in "Rome... Italy, not New York." I've listened to this recording dozens of times and it never occurred to me till today that he refurbishes that line over 20 years later in Jesus: The Missing Years, when he says that the newlywed teenage Jesus and his Irish wife move into an apartment on "the lower east side... of Rome... Italy, that is." He kept that goofy throwaway joke in his back pocket for over two decades until he found the absolute perfect context in which to use it, and the song he used it in became one of the greatest songs of his career. That is cool as hell.

[@davidfoster6170]

🤣

[@beckymyers7982]

Loved him then, love him still, never tire of hearing his simple musical genius. Thank you so much for posting this concert! Some of these songs like Clocks and Spoons, and Rocky Mt Time I hadn’t heard for so long, it was like hearing from a long lost relative 💕

[@jj31679]

Prine is one of those people who may take a while to get to you but when he does there isn't a bad song..He has a lot of funny songs but he also has some badass ones " THAT'S HOW EVERY EMPIRE FALLS " is probably one of the best songs ever done.

[@paganmaestro]

His debut album had me from the get-go, James, but then I've always gone for good songwriters. John's debut album is one of the greatest first albums ever by a songwriter. Song after song just knocked me out.

[@jj31679]

I got the Blaze Foley albums because of Prine. Where can I find Empire Falls at?

[@paganmaestro]

@@jj31679 It's on a 'Fair And Square EP'.

[@lindahuff8976]

Love Mr. John Prine. Fan since the first album and still am at 66 years old.

[@funisnumberone1]

My brother came home in 1975 with Prine's first album and Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks", and i was hooked on both. I grew up just outside of Chicago so I could see him in the folk bars in the late 70's...loved the hell out of the guy all the way to the end...and now beyond. I met him once and he was the nicest guy on two feet. I put him on Pandora and it just plays great great music for hours and hours. Love Prine and his concert fans were always nice people to meet, too. I'm 64.

[@garytudor4655]

Been listening to John since the early 70's. He was my hero. I love playing his songs. RIP my friend I never met.

[@sandyelsom9304]

John prine my hero I'll miss you you died on my birthday I thought you were pulling though the night before. I'm listening to illegal smile. My Mom Elizabeth Shannon loved your music too. Never got the chance to see you live, but I did go through o boy to collect some of your treasures . Sandy Elsom. 6338 Colonial dr Whitestown Indiana 46075. Fiorina I no it's hard keep believing you will see your John again. Peace and Love Mr Sandy Elsom.

[@charliejohnston5334]

It warms my heart to see so many folks discovering his music and being moved so. It’s just like that. He sweeps you off your feet and makes you love him and his music forever. I saw him for the first time on this tour in ‘73 at DAR Constitution Hall in DC when I was in high school. His lyrics and humor just cut straight to bone. John Hiatt and Kris Kristofferson effect me the same way.

[@kevinhickers6645]

High School grad '76' ... Really enjoyed "Jesse Colin Young' @ Pine Knob around this time !

[@lousalute4220]

The inimatable John Prine ! His tracks were regularly played on the iconic KFAT 94.5 Gilroy CA in the mid 1970s. Always loved his music. Sad to lose someone so musically brilliant. I can listen to 'Paradise' as many times you tell me to do it !!!

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

Incomparable Talent! Thanks for everything John and peace be with you and your family from Patrick

[@robcrissinger776]

THANK YOU WHO RECORDED THIS, A REAL BIT OF MUSICAL HISTORY PRESERVED...

[@thomasblake4323]

i totally agree!!! didn't c john until the 90s and kick myself for not seeing him sooner. this is a great recording and as u said a great piece of history preserved. he will be missed but glad we have stuff like this to keep connected. Flake the Hoosier

[@rwh2559]

The only problem with a John Prine tune, is that it ends.

[@jeffking887]

Coming to know John’s music only after he died. All of it is new to me even these posts from so long ago. This is how o like to listen to John most. Just voice and guitar. Thanks for posting

[@paisleykings1913]

I miss John!

[@michaellewis3254]

Me too and Jerry and alot more

[@altonbeckert506]

Beautiful man. Beautiful

[@mariusmenkveld3935]

Sad to recognize that the first time I heard music from John Prine, was after he passed away. Huge fan ever since .....

[@michaellewis3254]

Yeah never to late

[@doncharlesworth4748]

John Prine you are like Bobby’s little brother. You will live on and on and on in the hearts of many.

[@vickijones1555]

My my what a treat to share with us....thank you Jason Wang. So comforting and satisfying for a heart that especially needed it at this time in life. Most grateful.

[@bobspez]

Listening to these old songs hurts so good. RIP John.

[@anselman3156]

I discovered John Prine through John Denver's covers of Blow up your TV, Paradise and Angel from Montgomery on his Aerie, Rocky Mountain High and Farewell Andromeda albums. Good covers, but it's special to hear the man sing his own songs. Hello in there must be my favorite if I had to choose. Hopefully, he is now enjoying the reunion with loved ones he sang about in When I get to heaven.

[@martinmason7926]

Martin Mason 1 second ago I was a late convert to John Prine, missed his Tree of Forgiveness tour of Australia last year and struggling with the fact he has left this world . My introduction was via a lyric in a 'You am I' song called 'Damage' kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4GYhqCXgrB1gKc "I Woke up with a war in my head An old man's grumble And an extra space in the bed And if ol' John Prine can't sing the next line 'bout something that can make me smile" Went on to extensive John Prine listening, he is such a life force, I lack his lyrical prowess to express what John has contributed musically to the world. We all have an innate connection with music and its power to rise above in these strange times can't be under estimated. take care all.

[@georgeconstantin1714]

Rest you well John . Thanks for the posting - the genius of our time .

[@jonimaricruz1692]

I got to see him in Nov of last year in Davis, CA before the plague took him from us and left this world an even sadder place. So long and thanks for all the songs you gave us, John, they still live on.

[@thomasgray8674]

I first saw John Prine in 1973 when he performed at the University at Buffalo. I was a member of VVAW and he resonated with me. I was combat infantry in Vietnam from July 67-68. I was anti-war. I have seen him in concert at least 10 times over the many years. Sam Stone affects me deeply. I am Sam Stone. John Prine has helped me cope with severe PTSD. I thank him.

[@funisnumberone1]

Love you, brother. And I mean that...I was too young to be called up for Nam, but my brother is Sam Stone, too. Love you, Thomas Gray. Hang in there. steve

[@ernestjesso2476]

John Prine is and always be... DE legend of folk/real down to earth music...I shall continue yur LEGEND OF MUSIC MR. PRINE

[@valeriezoski9083]

Thank you

[@Yeahthatsright717]

Thank you for this gem, This was when I became a fan of the singin mailman..

[@thomasclark8242]

Legend. If you are new to JOHN PRINE? Find out more. You'll be glad you did. A John prine fan from England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Give em' all a good concert in heaven my friend. R.I.P SIR.

[@lindsaykaizer8474]

and when he was young didn't think people would listen to him when he was young .So glad he got over .been 50 years sweet revenge on an 8 track on the roof of an old pontiac only killed the battery once that weekend

[@macdaddy507]

The reason I still play guitar is because of being able to play a couple of his songs over and over and over,till my fingers bled.R.I.P.Sir John Prine

[@TimMOtto]

This is how John sounded when I first heard him as a kid, damn good!

[@davidh9380]

Listening to John for the first time since he passed. My second favorite artist, I've seen him a dozen times at least, but I have not risked listening to him till tonight. Crying my eyes out. This f'ing virus sucks. Loved you, John!

[@ngumbao6252]

One of the greatest American Poet, he looked arround him and write stories abbout what he saw and this was the mirror fo all of us. His Lyriks a so good and not like cohen overloaded. He was a man from us and wrote for us. A big storyteller but forgothen from Amerika.

[@barbarapulis3096]

Love you , John forever

[@kelvingrover4043]

my day is now complete thank you very very much.

[@michaeldmusiccanada]

WOW !..so blessed am I..its now been 50 years !..for me...and JP Hello In There inspired Canadian Seniors Association 2 years ago also !

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@lydiarowe491]

Same here..not knowing of Johhn Prine until his passing..bringing so much joy in his lyrics..lots of fun and singing to who would listen.. thankyou John Prine..listen to him so much now.. ❤

[@twinkie6532]

SUNY New Paltz had the best concerts in those days.

[@margaretmaskara9002]

do you think Darryl castellana was there?

[@billhemsley8828]

Yes indeed and I worked stage security for many of them as a student from 69 to 75.

[@uncleshamus3451]

Thank you. I’m crying. A good thing✌️

[@funisnumberone1]

I love reading the comments section! So great to know so many great people feel the same way I did, and still do, about this fantastic artist and HUMAN BEING. Love y'all.

[@andrewschustek9429]

What a gem - thank you for uploading such a special concert

[@7ltrword]

My God...What we lost when John Prine died

[@lindalangdon6]

Number 1 is number 1! That's John Prine! ❤

[@Cliffrock7]

I believe this was in April of 1973. Opening act was Sandy Denny. Then John Prine and the headliner was Randy Newman. It took place in the SUNY New Paltz Gym. It was an amazing concert. I was a huge Prine fan and also Randy Newman. They both went on to win a slew of Grammy's and other music awards. John was fabulous as was Randy. This version of Dear Abby is the only live cut on his album Sweet Revenge. He wasn't happy with the studio version so they used this one.

[@cascarole]

It was a great show, my Sophomore year at NP! Stayed in love with him and saw him many times since. My last show was at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, 2016. RIP John, thank you! ~

[@anythinglovecanbuy]

Thank you so much for sharing the precious memories! Those three men Prine mentioned all died in January 1973 so the show should have been in April 1973.

[@walterkmiller6303]

Loved John in the 70es picked him back up in early 2000 all good

[@patrickmullen7756]

That was a beautiful concert thanks to the person who recorded it. That was around the time I was introduced to John, A friend played me "Dear Abby" and I was hooked. Been a fan ever since God bless you John we could use a few more like you, Thanks so much.

[@marsharupe8112]

I found treasure this afternoon. You got gold . . .

[@marsharupe8112]

Hello in There makes me cry every time I hear it -- then call my elderly parents.

[@davidgriffin8717]

Great recording. Thanks for posting!

[@breteldridge5773]

Wow, what an American icon and treasure. At 55 today, I vividly recall my Uncle Bud, my Mom’s brother, and an amazing uncle, at 7 years old, playing Christmas In Prison on his guitar and telling us it was a John Prine song. I am grateful that as I grew up, starting at 18, I saw John Prine live almost 20 times, sadly missing the last due to his unfortunate passing. John Prine is a genius, a special talent who so many in mainstream radio, would never hear or comprehend. Thank you Bud and thank you John, my life has been enriched by JP’s music for 47 years and counting. Merry Christmas all! For the poster of this music, God bless you and thank you!

[@michaelfinn8422]

Thanks for the song about smiling...know that feeling

[@Gabagool93]

Man. You are a saint for posting this. Thank you kindly.

[@michaelosborne4050]

John Prine is one of those artists .. like JJ Cayle, Dylan and Knophler that just can’t be compared ….. they just take you to another world while keeping you grounded …. They’re like medicine men …..

[@kellputt51]

I was a late bloomer to John's music... it and he was great.. RIP.. "There's a hole in Daddy's arm where all the money went.. " Such wisdom... in all of his song's .. again RIP

[@mikestuck1474]

Great memories of John. This is the best recording of him hands down.

[@jankight5732]

John Prine gave us what only he could give.

[@wesleybarton3871]

College coffee house bookings, those that John and other writer/musicians played, need a revival. They all ran into each other on the coffee room circuit, rubbing elbows and pitching songs. Brought peace into those troubled times.

[@marcbeauregard3906]

I was there in 73’. Sorry to say I don’t remember that concert. Only within the last couple of years, did I rediscover his amazing art of “word collage”. In the end he played and wrote with my old KCAI schoolmate Patrick McLaughlin ,now in Nashville. An awesome talented musician and writer. Check him out!

[@michaelmcdonald56]

Nice gem! Thanks!

[@patdinges3024]

Miss him dearly...

[@allan8371]

Biggest regret, never got to burn one with John.

[@peterthegolfer2250]

One word for John Prine fantastic 🪕🎶🎶🎶

[@RokhartMusic]

Thanks for setting me on the John Prine trail ✌️

[@annmoulton2974]

Amazing, top two, so much talent.

[@tugtug8343]

78 year old nam vet,hippie,1%er cluber,i will always keep the faith john, thanks for everything, tug