John Prine - Paradise

John Prine - Paradise
John Prine , vocal and guitar with John Burns , guitar and harmony vocal
" If God's got a favorite songwriter , I think it's John Prine - KRIS KRISTOFFERSON -
(November 4 , 2003 at Prine's induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame)

[@larrydriemel6242]

I'm 76 years old, I have been a John Prine fan since the beginning of his recording career, still am, this brings back so many good memories, I'm sitting here with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. I miss you John R.I.P

[@samk4801]

What a fitting tribute to John Prine, R.I.P. This is the purest version of Paradise I've ever seen/heard. John was a troubadour who painted Normal Rockwell iconic American images that graced my life since the early 70s. He was the guy.

[@MultiThucydides]

I am an Englishman ....my mother was a cleaner and cook her entire life ..my father left home early ...In England we dont have the ideology of the 'American Dream' ...and to my mind this has proved a sad thing for many Americans, who somehow seem to feel they've failed if they've not gotten rich. The fact is however the US is not much different to most of the other advanced industrial nations. Its a nation made by the hard work of millions of people who've not become Wall Street buccaneers but have simply tried to give their families a decent life. Life has been as hard for American working class people as for their counterparts in Europe or elsewhere in recent years. To me, John Prine, and a lot of other brilliant American popular music, expresses the feelings of these people (my people)...whether American or not. American popular music is a music for us all; and its bred so many brilliant poets of the common man...thats what I Love about America and about John Prine as an example of it this. Thanks to John, and to the 'real' Americans for whom he speaks. Love to him and to you all.

[@mphindustries4832]

The American Dream is not about becoming rich. It's about having the freedom to do what you want. Freedom, liberty and the opportunity to dream and accomplish whatever one sets their mind to accomplish. It almost never comes without hard work, but nothing is accomplished without first having a dream. John is a perfect example of the American Dream. He came from very humble lower middle-class beginnings. His dream was to write music. He followed his dream and in so doing, success followed and along with it fame and fortune. He didn't set out to be a millionaire or to be famous. The furthest thing from his mind originally - in his own words. There is nothing sad about the American Dream. That is why thousands upon hundreds of thousands come to America. The American Dream isn't about fame or fortune, what house you live in, or what kind of car your drive. It's freedom...period.

[@mycommentname2654]

MPH Industries. I think if you were to ask most students of American culture about “The American Dream”, they would describe a level of material success and security, and owned house, healthy secure children in school, worthwhile work for good pay. The freedom your describing is present throughout western culture (though nobody calls it “The French Dream” or “The English Dream.”)

[@Gr8Layks]

Great comment. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And, rest in peace Mister Prine.

[@sartainja]

One of the best comments that I have ever read on KZbin.

[@andymiller8990]

MultiThucydides I will also state that is one of the best said comments I’ve ever read on KZbin (and I read a lot of them!). Well said. If anyone deserved those fine words JOHN Prine did. I literally found him a month before he died and he died on my mum’s birthday! God bless.

[@maggieturner7290]

I was born in Western Kentucky and when I was small, my father used to sing me this song as a lullaby. I thought he'd made it up just for me until years later. It will forever remind me of home.

[@dubthing181]

A treasured memory ❤

[@BenSHammonds]

used to sing this to my baby over 30 years ago while walking the floor at night cuz the baby couldnt sleep, sure brings back memories

[@rinacarty6874]

I believe that I heard this song when I was about 20 years of age. I am now 66 and still adore this brilliant song. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪. Gerry Farry 🇮🇪

[@mcopado]

My dad was a coal miner in west Virginia in the 40's... he took over his dad's spot at 16 when he was injured.. I grew up hearing his stories of life in the company town... when I first heard this song, it was like my dad was telling me that his town was gone... My heart is breaking tonight to hear that you're gone... thank you for all the years of music... sleep well, sir.

[@joecrunkleton596]

Well said. My friend.

[@poppyneese1811]

West Virginian here, I’ll never forget the morning we had a neighbor come to our house to tell us uncle John had been killed that morning going in the mine checking the roof, using a slate bar he tried to pull down a little lose piece of slate, what came down on him was a 19 ton rock, 3 more years and he’d been able to retire, his breathing was already gone, his sight wasn’t good anymore and Consolidated Coal sent a nice flower arrangement to the funeral home, closed casket he was crushed real bad the miners that pulled his body out of the Bishop mine. said. A couple years later the Coal ran out, Consolidated Coal left so did all the young folks and the retired miners slowly died tied to oxygen bottles sitting on their front porches. Something about this song makes me think about how in just one beautiful fall morning with MOMA’s white sheets hanging on the clothesline out back she told me just a 7 year old boy to take down the sheets and me and her walked to the head of the hollar where most of the camp waited with us and his wife Margie all that day for them to bring out uncle Johns body bag on the little flat bed car pulled by the same little motor car that took him in early that morning. I felt like when I heard Mr. John had passed our Country lost the working man’s Shakespeare, there were no billowing sheets to take off the line, just sit on the porch and pull up Mr. Johns videos on the internets and say goodbye to an old friend I never met.🙏

[@joecrunkleton596]

@@poppyneese1811 God bless.

[@aljcamp]

John will never be gone to me.

[@georgemercer3013]

What a great man... AND OF great music... HE'S GOING TO BE MISSED.. RIP

[@schmoyoho]

RIP to a legend, the music lives on ❤️

[@neil676]

It's nice to see the respect, Schmoyoho. RIP John Prine.

[@pavelow235]

AutoTune the News, likes John Prine, thanks for listening, been a fan for 10 years or so of both John Prine and Schmoyoho.

[@shawns.2054]

Neil Young plays a martin guitar like that..........

[@peterbetts858]

i know a guy , hes got plenty to lose , hes got muscles in his head hes Never even used ,Thinks he Owns 1/2 of this town , Starts drinkin Heavy gets a big red nose ,slaps his ole lady with a rubber hose ,then he takes her out to dinner bys her new clothes , thats the way some peoples world goes round . i aint got a therapist , that works for me n i get by just fine , just watch and see . if i get down n blue ,i just sing Johnny , Thats the way that my world goes Round . Thank You J. P .

[@michaellent4594]

I’m 26 years old, when I was a boy my dad used to sing me this song as a lullaby. My heart goes out to the Prine family, and all the music world who loved him. Shedding a few tears today. Thanks John.

[@davidstoyanoff]

John Prine is truly walking with the King. Drinking a vodka and ginger ale and smoking a cigarette that's 9 ft long. Rest in peace John, I've Loved your music for years and years

[@jackhammer5468]

It's hard to explain to people that haven't heard or seen him how instantly loveable he was. There was just something about him.

[@peterbetts858]

COMMON Sense , Truth and Humour .

[@williamgraham-ts5sy]

Cool!

[@williamgraham-ts5sy]

Buyem a record

[@williamgraham-ts5sy]

I had a blast telling someone that was John Prine.

[@johngrant1261]

looks like I'm not the only one who lost the best friend i never met.....RIP John Prine Thanks for the song

[@davidmorris826]

I read that he died today. Such a great loss. May he Rest In Peace.

[@hexabob57]

RIP John.... the Angel Band just gained another member.

[@ballss7422]

Should be in the library of Congress or something

[@augustomachete1715]

First John Prine song I ever heard, but it wouldn't be the last.

[@sbflsrfrskdvr5659]

There will never be another John Prine. May his soul roll on up to the Rochester Dam.

[@yankeesfan5716]

Sniff... Such a loss...

[@philpeterson7294]

Dont be sad. What a life he had If he were here today He wouldnt cry or pray He'd give you his gitar And ask you to play

[@md21656]

💕. He will be missed. God Bless Fionna .💕

[@dewibluey]

amen

[@5313561]

Thank you for that. But I'm still sad.

[@michaeldavis4774]

Phil Peterson very well said, Sir. God bless, and prayers for all

[@grantmo821]

Dear God, Phil, that was beautiful. Touched my heart kindly in the midst of the deep loss we all feel. Bless you , good sir.

[@then0un]

John Prine, you're more human than the rest of us combined. May your love and your wisdom propagate throughout the galaxy for millenia to come. You are sorely missed.

[@bubbaedwards1134]

I've been singing and playing this song for over 50 years now. Thanks for writing and singing it John. RIP.

[@maureenclark5815]

John was just falling asleep when he heard a voice at the desk say " john can you help me with this lyric " john looked over and said sure Steve I'll be right there. A song was finished on Tuesday night that we won't hear till we join them. God bless john priness and Steve goodman.

[@WBB1981]

John Prine was recommended to me today (18/06/2019) by a lady in a coffee shop just outside Glasgow city centre who was playing Bob Dylan behind the counter. I commented on her good taste in music and so she told me to check out John Prine. I owe her big time!

[@nedlambton6602]

Gillian Welch is great too...

[@NOSLACK61]

John Prine is a true artist!!

[@normmcfall2771]

Word of mouth is how most people learn about John Prine since his songs don't make it to the radio very often.

[@Ck-zk3we]

Townes Van Zandt

[@patricklink8527]

@@Ck-zk3we indeed

[@moonoggin]

You can see how the song evolved from back when we learned it in the 70s. Story telling troubadour telling America's stories. Miss you and glad of the music we have to hear you still. Thank you Walter Brinkman.

[@roadking7419]

Saw him play in a small bar in Richmond, Ky in the late ‘70’s... the best

[@masongregory2]

Rest In Peace you beautiful soul 😪 As a Muhlenberg County Native this hit a little too hard

[@DuongNguyen-ic4ol]

John is no longer here with us in our physical world, but he is always here standing with the common man speaking for the people of small towns and villages in all corners of this country. The legacy he left will continue to identify the deepest, simplest and most sophisticated, parts of our lives. John lives on and he will form a Rock and Roll band in heaven as he predicted in his song When I get to Heaven. Thank you John!

[@theresaamick]

Hi. Check out how the land is being stripped & the timber tortured in Australia which in 2022 alone has all but wiped the place out, killing the wildlife habitat. I shared this song w anyone that might listen over there bc it’s this same story that John epitomized in 1971 in song. Btw - i just found that channel by being suggested a couple of weeks ago & bc of attn being brought to him, his viewers just shot to well over a million subs. He’s extremely entertaining but the video that really pulled ppl all over the globe in is his vid about how someone tried to murder him by firebombing his home. They tried the first night & mistakenly Molotov cocktailed the next door neighbors house. They returned the next night trying to get him. Now the eyes of the world are upon him & it’s so entertaining & amazing - like who knew Australian news could capture the world stage & actually serve as really educational but also a complete beacon of hope. So while hundreds of thousands were suggested to see the They Firebombed My Home video, ppl have been staying bc the channel is just such great & entertaining collection of stories by a fantastic journalist. I highly recommend going back to see the story recently released that introduced so many. Meanwhile, i just watched this vid about the destruction by basically the government of the Australian rainforests & koala habitat (ie Paradise): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDKfaB_qbiNpNU

[@alexanderhend20949]

I love country song. Thanks

[@robbie1977ful]

I’m saddened to hear about his passing on to the green river. My father was a coal-miner for 25 years in southern Ohio. Mine number 3 . He would play his banjo and sing this song to his friends and my uncles all coal miners. These hardened men would cry over what this song represented. It was years later before I understood why . Maybe Jon and my dad are playing together in heaven. I never heard Jon’s name mentioned growing up just his music and my dads banjo and what I wouldn’t give to hear my father again. Until you see what happens to your town once the mines leaves you wouldn’t understand. My family both loved and hated the mine . None of my family members ever died in the mines but the mines killed them anyway. Black Lung ....

[@rogermckamey8299]

My Grandfather went to work in the coal mines in Tenn. when he was a child. I believe he worked in the mines till WW1 started. He died too young from Black Lung too.

[@boballen9835]

2019 May 20th. John Prine is a National Treasure.

[@KeshHarp]

God rest ye gentle, John... " ..flowing down the Green river now" ...

[@3schnauzies]

R.I.P. John...thank you for being such a big part of so many people's lives. Always with us, Never to be forgotten.

[@markstegman9211]

Thank you, John Prine! You've made me cry more than just tonight.

[@jeanieready4591]

This video is amazing! Not sure how I missed it before. Happy Birthday to John Prine. I'm certain he's in Paradise. ❤

[@joycedecamp7513]

loved that show. listened to it for years. That was the good times.

[@joeblow3826]

I was around 10 years old when i heard this song, i had tears in my eyes , and 35 years later still cant listen to this song without tearing up

[@janiznick]

My brother loves this cat, he turned me on to John when I was 30 now I'm 55 and saddened to hear he's not doing well. My brother and I haven't spoke for many a year, these days I miss him so. Stay close to your family plant your roots and teach your children not to hate. God Bless everyone.

[@davidstoyanoff]

Also, blow up your TV, throw away your paper, move to the country, build yourself a home, plant a little garden, eat a lot of peaches, and try to find Jesus on your own

[@lynnemiller3633]

Rest in peace, sweet story teller. Thanks for the unforgettable music.

[@tonysmallwood4701]

What a great song!!!!!

[@slushroom]

RIP John, thanks for the stories, music and memories, your loss leaves a hole in this world.

[@shroomhilda]

I'm visualizing his ashes being poured into the Green River and hoping his soul gets to the Rochester Dam. Shed a few tears. RIP to a true American treasure.

[@Bigredkarl]

years later still gets me in the feels

[@pennylittle367]

When I heard John had died, a little part of my heart died too. I grew up in Muhlenberg County and my Daddy was one of the electrical engineers that operated units 1 & 2 at TVA's Paradise coal-fired steamplant that was built on the edge of the river, the water being needed for the cooling towers. When I first heard the song when I was in middle school, what a strange mix of pride and guilt I felt! He was singing about us! That was his genius.....the way he wrote allowed you to feel joined with his heart. He wrote Paradise to show his Daddy he could write songs. He seemed to be such a kind, genuine soul........so worthy of love even if he'd never written a note. You may have been an Illinois boy, but like your Daddy exclaimed with pride,(to him, anyway), "you were a Kentuckian through and through"! Lux Eterna, sweet man

[@adelasussman3838]

Your words touched me.

[@jackman6256]

Tva push the stilhouses off in river to get town folk out Peabody dug the earth from under there feet but tva burn it some men that lived there ended up working for the valley others work for Peabody wasn't much they could do There was a old black man name of mitch short run a hand fairy from Ohio County to paradise his nick name was uncle bubby always kept pocket full of black licorice to give kids my my dad Carry his nickname from about 1918 til He left in 40s

[@joedazier6960]

There's only one way to be a kentuckian. If you ain't from there or been there long enough, you'll never be.

[@tonysmallwood4701]

KY boy sings about life in small town. Ky

[@judgebubba979]

Growing up in coal country, this was my all-time favorite John Prine song, RIP, sweet man!

[@soggyjungle6065]

Who else feels old seeing Jonh Prine Young, and the old John Prine, knowing you were alive the whole time! RIP young/old man!

[@andrewatkins8377]

Traveling home to Ontario.Ca, from Texas, I made it a point to cross the Green river. Might have turned around and did it a couple times. What a special gift he was... 🎁

[@terryjames548]

Aw man. Been listening to JP since the 70’s.

[@jamesfdonaldson]

Looks like my pre-comment didn't come out....To re-cap. I remember the great pleasures I found when putting the needle on the vinyl to John's album " Diamonds in the Rough" . I still have it . Early '70's.. I'm smiling now as the songs came , one after another , and I'd sing the last Line, stretched out , just like JP sang it....great learning days in musc , and his songs were real gems.

[@daddydiamondhandz7527]

We have lost A Great musician, John p...rest in peace

[@EZGrace]

Being some southern WV this song has always been one of my favorites. The man is a genius and a national treasure.

[@robynfedalen1777]

RIP JOHN PRINE. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT MUSIC 🥰

[@kfoster009]

Awesome that this live version exists...

[@danielbetz9718]

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[@freeworld2112]

Why have I just now heard of this man. Well I have plenty of time on my hands to listen to more of this mans legacy. Rest easy now John, this world could never keep a soul as beautiful as yours.

[@devy024]

A boyfriend of mine sang John Prine songs. As I was younger, I had never heard of him. I was so knocked out by the song lyrics, I thought this guy must be brilliant. Nope, John Prine was brilliant. I'll confess that I am attracted to men's voices and I have been in love with John Prine for 40 years. My daughter knows all of his songs, too, probably from camping trips. We saw him in Duluth, Minnesota about 7 years ago and I closed my eyes and listened: his voice was actually better, more tone,a deepness, amazing. I play "that's the way that the world goes round" on the cd and in my head when I'm having a tough time. "Angel from Montgomery" just to admire his talent(nobody else touches it). And I had to hear "Paradise" today because I miss John and remember the last verse of the song, I had to hear him say it, "..with Paradise waitin' just 5 miles away from wherever I am" and so it is. I'll play the songs for as long as I am here. Thank you and see you later, John. All my love and gratitude for the joy, Karen.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bellissima performance! Ma quanto era carino John da giovane... 😊😍🤗🥰🎶🎸🎶💘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@habitualscholar9761]

Just dropping by to leave behind some positive vibes, John. ❤️ 🎵

[@Bzirk]

RIP John Prine... just passed away today due to the coronavirus. A true legend and one of the greatest songwriters of all time. My dad got me into Prine (I’m 30) and I was hooked the very first moment I heard this song and it has always been my favorite song of his, along with Spanish Pipedream. “And when I die let my ashes float down the green River, let my soul roll on up to the Rochester damn. I’ll be half way to heaven with paradise waitin, just 5 miles away from wherever I am” - John Prine, Paradise

[@jbizzle7616]

One of a kind. Not many people that can make consistently great NEW music for decades.

[@josephsaah2613]

Thank you John for making this world a better place. God, we're gonna miss you!

[@appalachianqueen8369]

My parents were country music fans and listened to WSM in Nashville and WJJD in Chicago. According to them , my first clearly spoken word was WJJD not Mama or Dada. John Prine’s music somehow captures the raw essence of life and the older I get the more relatable it becomes.

[@sandylhellard]

Started listening to you in the 70s John. I felt like you could look right inside my heart and my head. Down by the Green River John. Thank you.

[@KrankenSigns]

John was a blue collar musician , true to his roots, and described what he saw in song. A true musical great. He will be missed.

[@Eddyturn]

John, you will SO be missed! Thank you for the music.

[@themayorvt2]

One of the best, what a sad day this day we lost him, what a treasure ❤️

[@JustSad66]

Fantastic singer, unsurpassed songwriter, miss you man.

[@joannethompson7826]

John has been an integral part of my adult life. He made me laugh and cry. What a blessing!

[@williamstitt5478]

Heard John 50 years ago 17 years old in Crumlin road jail Belfast was on fire a beacon of light in dark time think he touched my soul or what there was of it anyway I returned to humanity thanks John

[@bobfish3368]

Thanks for all those great songs, and for inspiring so many of us. Get that Rock'n'Roll band going! and R.I.P. John Prine.

[@jimbob7559]

John left us today at 73 years of age. What a loss! I'll miss him.

[@mrbobevans]

His talent was/is exceptional. His singer/songwriter skills rank him up with Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, and Hank Williams Sr.

[@goldenoriolesilverbirch8220]

I periodically feel the urge to watch this video. I'm not entirely sure why, but I know it does me good.

[@brucemacewen2751]

No need to know why...

[@bubbahunt1116]

I grew up listening to this. My dad used to play John Prine all the time. I periodically feel the urge to watch his videos as well. They remind me of my father.

[@barbarawilkins1858]

For years, I didn’t know John Prine wrote this song. The only version I’d ever heard was by John Denver!

[@brianniegemann4788]

This is a rare find, him and his music partner on the back porch! Just lovely.

[@mariahanastasi6575]

Me too.

[@scottym3]

R.I.P. John. Great singer/songwriter. you will be missed. And playing with one of the greatest guitarists around, John Burns. Saw him and his band many times in Chicago.

[@bigbizz4209]

Takes me back to summer camp on Manito-wish waters Wisconsin. Ahhh to go back for a day.

[@debbiedunn3779]

Sending healing ,positive energy, prayers, and LOVE to John Prine and his family . may you find the strength to win one more battle .....Damn this Coronavirus ! Feeling far from home in Tbilisi , Rep. of Georgia . john , I hope you can feel all the love that is coming your way from all over the world . One of the Great American Song Writers ...... Please get better .

[@PhilFeedback]

This has always been one of my favorite songs. I got to see him in concert twice. my brother and I got to meet him and get his autograph at the Everly Brothers homecoming in Central city Ky.

[@chromeplatedcowboy1303]

Rip..you were a one of a kind and are already missed.

[@deborahhon5736]

John took me to paradise back in the early 80s. That is such a special memory for me! I wonder if he remembers. That was a crazy time in our lives! Love you John!

[@heyguy5201]

Lol, what kind of “paradise” are we talking about here?

[@aaronpack5922]

Hey Guy oh I’m pretty sure we know what she means

[@geoffsoperss6718]

RIP John Prine's hair. We should all try & bare our grief as nobly as he did.

[@raoul1234567]

“Where the air smelt like snakes” One of the greasiest lines ever written.

[@gunsquawk4443]

Lord, please help John recover. He is one of a kind. Thank you Lord.

[@thejimm2009]

My mom was from West Virginia and my dad from Hazard KY. Dad would sing this song to us when we were younger and tell us stories about Coal Mining country, "Bloody" Harlan and the Hatfield and McCoy feud. It makes me sad and embarrassed that I didn't appreciate it until I got older. Whenever I hear Paradise, I fondly remember my Dad.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

I started playing guitar when I was 12. I took some lessons from my cousin, and then from a friend that went on to become a professional musician. My buddy played 'Dear Abby' for me all those decades ago, and I had to know more about the great John Prine, and _really_ discovered him when I was 13. It would be a gift that would be with me for some 50 years now. As someone below said, "he was the best friend I never met." I had the pleasure/privilege to see John one time live. I'd love to have that opportunity again. He was somehow more than 'just' a singer, or 'just' an entertainer. He was just *special,* obviously. *RIP, Mr. Prine* You're obviously not here with us physically, but your spirit will always be alive and well in your music.

[@danielmurphy8308]

RIP Mr. Music. A brilliant songwriter and performer. Miss you already. DMM

[@jeffwilcox9987]

It was a different John that brought me here. Love the roots of that tree.

[@catherineblack1757]

Rest in Peace and thank you for the music and sharing your talents with us John .

[@chuckjls]

Mr. Prine was a great talent. So confident and amazing how the artists of his time and before could play and sing well anywhere, any time. Genuine talent that is.

[@sherrygarrison4475]

I always loved to sing this song with my sister while she played guitar. My mama and daddy both from western Kentucky. I live about 45 minutes from Muhlenburgh myself. Will miss you John.

[@bertcertain6982]

Farewell to a real one. You gave so many so much joy.

[@ChrisHiss22]

Love you, John! Thanks for all the songs.

[@supersam1980]

"When I die let my ashes float down the Green River." - John Prine

[@abiraghi]

The ultimate songwriter and an awesome human being.

[@corvettzo]

Send prayers and positive thoughts to John and his family as he battles Corona virus .

[@justaname2422]

Unfortunately he didn't make it. Truly an American treasure.

[@juliadixon4810]

@@justaname2422 hiya. Here to mourn all night long

[@123Shel12]

AMEN! Rest in peace John, you had a great run while you were here.

[@scsclassics]

Happen to say hope he pulls through covid -19 . Days ago . RIP john

[@SM-ig9tl]

Thank God he will live on thanks to the treasures he left...rip

[@willc323]

I grew up in Eastern Kentucky (Harlan County) and his music was often part of our Sunday afternoons. Why? Because we all knew Mr. Prine was and still is a Legend.

[@lindahuff8976]

Fan since 1971. Some of the best live music I ever heard. Saw him many times in venues large and small.

[@gitanrajapakse]

So sad to see him go, what a honest human with heart of Gold. I have been praying for his recovery ever since I heard that he was taken ill. I had heard him so far away in a small Indian Ocean Island of Sri Lanka. I have been a big fan of his and what beautiful songs he wrote. Sure he is in Heaven already. I wanted to see him live someday.... maybe someday somewhere.......... Blessings John.

[@Hailtheleaf316]

Will miss this mans epic song writing and story telling. RIP Mr. Prine. Sincerely a Western Kentucky boy.

[@benpeveler5337]

I know Muhlenberg county very well. My Dad's entire family is from there. A little town called Bremen. My grandpa helped strip mine the town of Paradise. The TVA power plant now sits on the bank of the Green River where Paradise once was. But if you ask me, western Kentucky is still Paradise.

[@PC-dc1kv]

You’re right about western Kentucky. I live in Daviess County in the Green River District.

[@paulbrown8264]

This song was in my head often. I loved the personal quality and the environmental message, I always felt close to it, but yesterday I was just a little closer. I had assumed it was an Appalachian town. But today I heard clearly western Kentucky, so I followed the Green River to where it enters the Ohio at Evansville,IN. Our families had settled in coal country along opposite sides of that river and migrated to northern cities Detroit and Chicago. John was wry and wise. He saw and loves the human soul and the challenges of life and but his humor and wisdom into song for us. Now he really doesn't live here anymore, but we are all enriched by his passing through.

[@haroldhumerickhouse7904]

RIP John. So many of us will miss you.

[@ejames6431]

John Prime was awesome! His music lives on.

[@dancrowley488]

That is pure brilliance

[@HensonLoggingCompany]

When I die let my ashes float down the Green River Let my soul roll on up to the Rochester dam I'll be halfway to Heaven with paradise waitin' Just five miles away from wherever I am

[@steveparsons6324]

John, your friends, all of us that you’ve never met, are sending you our best for a complete recovery. Many Blessings

[@shanebracken9670]

Hey John you and Philip donnelly will have a great session in the great yonder 2 get guys will be sadly missed

[@stephenvecchiotti6554]

What a song ! JP is a national treasure !