John Prine - Six O'clock News (Live From Sessions At West 54th)

John Prine performs "Six O' Clock News" Live from the Sessions on 54th St.
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Lyrics:
Wanda had a baby in nineteen fifty one.
The father was stranger and a stranger was the son.
Call that child James Lewis, call these rooms a home.
Changing all them diapers polish all that chrome.
See'mon, baby, spend the night with me
All around the schoolyard playing all the games
Running, laughing back and forth the kid with two first names
Stranger in the closet, lock the diary
The past is running faster singing harmony
See'mon, baby, spend the night with me
"God bless this kitchen" said the knick-knack shelf
"The dinner's almost ready Go and wash yourself"
Jimmy's growing up now and Wanda's growing old
The time is growin' shorter the nights are long and cold
See'mon, baby, spend the night with me
Sneaking in the closet and through the diary
Now, don't you know all he saw was all there was to see
The whole town saw Jimmy on the six o'clock news
His brains were on the sidewalk and blood was on his shoes
See'mon, baby, spend the night with me
See'mon, baby, spend the night with me
Singer. Songwriter. Poet. Icon.
John Prine was an artist’s artist with a list of admirers and collaborators that cut across musical genres and generations - names like Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Brandi Carlile, George Strait, Kurt Vile, Miranda Lambert, The Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, among others.
Though he was born in Maywood, Illinois, in 1946, John declared himself “pure Kentuckian” throughout his life. His parents, Willian and Verna, were natives of Paradise, Kentucky. The family would spend summers there in Muhlenberg County, where John listened to bluegrass music and studied the guitar styles of country music heroes Doc Watson and Merle Travis with his older brother, Dave.
In Maywood, he worked as a postman before being drafted into the army in 1966. It was as a postman that John began to write the songs that would connect with so many. He sang at Chicago folk clubs, where he was introduced to singer-songwriter Kris Kristopherson, who invited John to open for him in New York. It was there that Jerry Wexler, president of Atlantic Records, first heard Prine and offered him a recording contract. His self-titled debut album was released in 1971 and featured a list of songs now regarded as classics, including “Paradise,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “Illegal Smile,” Hello in There,” and “Sam Stone.” Prine received the first of his 13 Grammy nominations in 1972 for Best New Artist. He would record three more albums for Atlantic and another three with Asylum.
His profound impact on American music was amplified in 1981 when John co-founded Oh Boy Records, and independent label where he released most of his subsequent work and which gave voice and respect to so many fellow singers and songwriters.
In his distinguished career, John won four Grammys and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2020). He was a three-time recipient of the Artist of the Year Award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards, which also honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting. He won the Pen/New England Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award (2016) and was enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2019). In addition, John was named Honorary Poet Laureate of Illinois (2020).
John Prine passed away on April 7, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. The outpouring of grief and love from his fan community was staggering. Over 500,000 viewers participated in an online memorial and tribute that raised more than half a million dollars for Covid-related community causes. In 2021, the Prine family created the Hello In There Foundation to honor John’s spirit of generosity towards those in need. Fiona Prine and her sons continue to operate and expand the reach of John’s independent record label, Oh Boy Records.
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[@eyefulpower]

When John Prine sings a song it stays sung.

[@LenHamiltondotCom]

Thanks Rafael. Those are true words of tribute to his legend.

[@shanephillips1730]

As another fan put it; you don't listen to a Prine song, you shut your eyes and watch.

[@rubbersole79]

Dang dude.......you almost made me cry there....

[@robertsetting7036]

One of the greatest observations ever...epic and true!

[@deanmary1969]

Amen ....well put thats exactly hat happens never heart it put that way just couldn't figure the rigt words and you nailed it ! Missin John Prine Angels are Singing ! ol man way down in JD AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR C O6 ON JOHN SINGING !!!

[@kayhoover6530]

The deference the bassist and harmonica player quietly shows John during the intro is so profound. They know who they are with. RIP, John. Miss you so.

[@christinedureau3467]

Kudos to the videographer, too. The closeups are a perfect complement to the tone of the song.

[@sequoyahkearns8505]

I'm still having a hard time understanding just how and why this man, his voice, and his lyrics, brings me so close to love, kindness, and tears. It's a spiritual journey to listen to JP. R.I.P. See you when I get there!

[@stargazer6753]

You are so right. My heart just melts every time I hear this song.

[@mygoddess1]

​@@stargazer6753 me 2 stargazer me 2 We've lost so many great artists 😢 😂😢 miss them all :( especially John & Steve Goodman

[@xine9997]

His voice and style somehow evoke a sense of wisdom and empathy, I think?

[@hughbetcha4779]

well said

[@appleknocker2]

Sad news tonight. John has left us. Just an unbearable lost of someone who reached into our souls with his music.

[@Juliamiller56]

& my heart just hurts

[@jp-a1a729]

Julia Miller So does mine. 💔

[@rickdicl]

unbearable

[@snoffy27]

I’ve lost a true friend that never failed me in 50 yrs of listening to him. I know his fans feel the same as I do. John Prine, always grateful, always humble!

[@carthageflaherty6247]

Robb i know how you feel,i love this gentle human been i miss him every day and love all his great for years take care Robb,best wishes from IRELAND

[@bikedave1]

Seems impossible that a song could be so incredibly beautiful and so utterly devastating all at the same time.

[@toddcuster3557]

Bikedave you hit the nail right on the head brother

[@ikeybertso]

That was John's unique talent.

[@lisabergkoetter7467]

He really had a knack for doing that

[@rongraves4727]

what you said… brother had a gift for bringin others into true ❤️

[@francesgist8188]

I am thrilled that John is in heaven, singing his songs to my husband that died at the same time. Guitar on together, boys.

[@francesgist8188]

Me too.

[@geraldwebster9426]

A couple weeks ago I lost the best friend I never met. We started hanging out in the early 70's while I was getting introduced to pot and he just sat around playing songs in my living room. I continued hanging out with John up until a couple weeks ago. Made it a lot of years together. Now that I'm knocking on the door of beginning my 8th decade of survival, I look forward to keep hanging out with John exactly as I always have; but with the devastating knowledge that never again will I get to enjoy the thrill of listening to a new JP song for the first time. Instead, I plan on getting some more of that pot from my grandson and listening to John's songs and hopefully understanding them for the first time. Yeah, John got me through every good time and every bad time of my entire adult life and I ain't quitting now. I plan to be listening to John when I take my last breath, again with my best friend. I'm hoping I can meet him then. Always wanted to smoke a nine mile long cigarette while sipping on a vodka and ginger ale. Except, I think I want a cigar instead.

[@nashvilleslim]

So you're Pat Mcgloin? Names don't seem to match up.

[@knucklesmagoo1633]

I'm 51 one and know exactly what you mean. Sit around and sing Harmony. Peace be with you in your travels... beautifully said

[@zoecunningham3019]

Mr Webster, pls don't rush the meeting up with him.

[@johnheldman8798]

Singing harmony. Cmon baby. Days growing shorter. Nights are growing cold.

[@michaelmeeks8301]

Totally agree with a big ol ceegar. We're on the same page. I'm 64 and that was a chapter in music that these new rappers will never understand. Rock on!!!

[@scottduncan7903]

I've been a country/folk/bluegrass musician for 50 years. I'm 70-years old. When I heard that John Prine had passed away, I sat down at my desk top computer & cried for hours listening to every song John Prine recorded. John Prine is sacred. He touched my soul with his honesty, love, lost-love, heartache, humor, & his unique voice & finger-pickin'. I can relate to John Prine. I'll play my Martin D-35 guitar, flat-pickin', finger-pickin', & singin' with a baritone voice until I pass away. I'm glad I took my adult sons with me to country/bluegrass/folk song festivals since they were 11-12 years old. Ian is now 40 & Adam is 38. They're both musicians with day jobs. Thanks to John Prine, Tony Rice, & many others my sons still jam with me with several friends they grew up with who are also musicians. Thank you John. Our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ, & the Holy Spirit thank you with smiles in Heaven with you by their side. Amen! Scott Duncan, Orange County, CA

[@user-bb8hi6kw9s]

John Prine was one of my many influences during growing up, being on the road as a teen, and eventually being taken in on an off-grid homestead farm in Northern Michigan (UP) by a Vietnam combat vet and his family in 1976. That's where I heard JP first, milked goats at 5 in the AM, smoked joints, slopped hogs, milled lumber, etc., to John Prine and others on a Pioneer Super Tuner, which we had on the tractor, in the truck and in the old 1910 cabin. Years later, during one of life's crises, hinging on whether to continue onward or not, about age 30, he advertised a show, so that weekend I drove to Sandpoint Idaho to the Panida Theater at a time that I knew I was at a T in the road, and I was either going to turn right and find reason and meaning to keep going, or turn left and bring things to a halt. There were many unique and oddly humorous events before that show, sitting on an old hardwood bus bench out in front of the theater, and I went in, by myself, still fairly dulled by life. JP at some point broke into a beautiful and heartfelt presentation of Angel from Montgomery, always a favorite of mine and reflective of much of life's broken promises. I'm still here. We've (my wife of now-35 years and I) have seen him numerous times before he died. His death was the point at which CIOVD became personal, and I hated it for stealing a distant mentor who never knew me but provided so much. He was a mostly humble and gracious, giving and caring person, who could take the 'acidity of life', paste an angle of view on it that brough the sorts of smiles that folks who've been tarnished by fire can grin along with, and make it into just another survivable curve ball amidst the Cosmic Joke of it all. He was gifted that way. Very much so. We miss him enormously. Thanks your for your comment, it was spot-on.

[@chrishall8188]

I had a bad day Tuesday I woke up this morning to see John had passed. He is a true writer in a way Hemingway was. The way he could write of everyday life

[@justinmitchell9681]

A true American hero. Dylan is a genius but John has always been more relatable to me. Halfway to heaven with paradise waiting just five miles from wherever I am.

[@omgkong777]

@@justinmitchell9681 me too

[@xine9992]

His lyrics, delivered in that deadpan voice, are so deep that it's never enough to listen once

[@timdempsey32]

It has been almost 2 months since this great man passed away, will I ever be able to listen to him again without tears in my eyes?

[@michaelhickerson6732]

John is a goat

[@davesiler4064]

Our lives are so much poorer without you, John. We wll never forget what you meant to us!

[@ronaldjohnson902]

But the music Will live on for all generations. It will only help and reach the next new listener....

[@carguy3460]

The only way I could ever bear to listen to this story more than once is to have it be set to this music. I’ve been listening for 30 years now. Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.

[@nashvilleslim]

We lost apart of ourselves with him. I still can't believe it. Cheers John, enjoy that never ending cigarette. 😪😇

[@gregtaylor8327]

You sir are one of the finest gentlemen to grace a stage. R.I.P. John Prine. Respect!

[@jasper_north]

John, they call you a national treasure.

[@gregfrancis5252]

THAT'S UNIVERSAL AND BEYOND.

[@AmosBHaven]

That's because the best ones don't become recognized for what they are, because they WON'T sell themselves out to corporations, and agents! Him and Steve Goodman were quite the team back in the day!

[@nashvilleslim]

That he is and always will be.

[@lisabergkoetter7467]

And he truly is and beyond that. He's a human treasure

[@BWThompsonAZ]

Two of the best friends I ever had were John Prine and my pal Jim, who introduced me to John. I've lost them both, and the pain is real.

[@zulumoonshine]

Jason never adds too much, nor too little. What a great sideman!

[@daviddarling8642]

Melancholy, humility and the frailty of the human condition, these are the traits that I think make JP's songs stand out as masterpieces. Truly a national treasure. We will all miss him, forever.

[@rickmay1590]

RIP We're gonna miss ya John.

[@tessy550]

So beautiful, gives me cold chills, and that harmonica!

[@tessy550]

Plus, I love the way he says baby in his songs!!!

[@forevermg1833]

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[@forevermg1833]

I will. Liu⁸iK95 K95 K95 K95 I 8 lo

[@sacking53]

How does a young guy write such an awesome song. I remember listening to this back in the 70's. Thank you John. Your songs saved my life many times.

[@richgrisham]

John will be missed.

[@michaelmeeks8301]

He's a story teller of how we know life in our own individual way. No new songs on the radio now do that. No part of music history will ever be that kind of music again.

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

I think I'll miss John Prine forever. Saw him in concert many times starting in the '70s, it felt like I lost an old friend.

[@chinookvalley]

Life is funny, ain't it? Sad song, sad world. Gotta keep going and believing in love, and tomorrow.

[@danellenbecker2305]

love your comment - so true

[@roryomalley3183]

Beautiful songwriter. RIP John. Truly one of the greats😢

[@LoiSPiskorz]

His mind, the stories...his heart...R.I.P. John

[@thegolfnut812]

Someone wrote about John Prine calling him a "three chord Mark Twain". How true. Saw him a few years ago and now that he's gone I appreciate him even more. There are days when I can't stop listening to his songs over and over.

[@barryvenditti614]

This is not for my father but for the men who entered my life and changed it for the good.

[@larryboyle6532]

Whew! We lost a national treasure. RIP, John. Thanks...

[@nashvilleslim]

Thank you John for so much. You are a national treasure and always will be. Hope you're enjoying a hansom Johnny and a cigarette up there . Rest in peace legend. 😢

[@moondancer3157]

Good song. Real tear jerker. My ex husband was born illegitimate in 59 so I can relate.

[@tomscotland]

It’s not about illegitimacy, it’s about incest.

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

Although my heart still carries sadness of John's passing, I know he's playing in another dimension with so many other greats of his time. Miss you John and thank you for all your giving and sharing of your songs, music and stories.

[@maureenstocks1503]

Absolutely love you John Prine xx My pops introduced me to you in 2012.

[@cricketwireless7409]

I love this guy. Music is awesome. Thanks

[@richardmann3396]

The world is a better place having had John Prine in it.

[@briannash4226]

A God gifted song writer and singer and every song sung with compassion and reverence! RIP John you rank among the greats!

[@braydendeweese7175]

Such a huge inspiration to so many people. Truely a legend thats underrated. Gives me cold chills

[@taylornovis4851]

Such an underrated artist. He makes my heart feel so good on a regular basis.

[@RandyBurnettTalks]

We Love U John stay with us so we can all come to a show and spend the night with you!

[@josephzillmer8190]

My all time fave John song-with 50 more. First heard it at the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville in December 1972

[@Harleyfunman]

Thank You Mr John Prine !!!! you woke me up.

[@TheRubbersoul1991]

one of my absolute favourites from Mr Prine.

[@davejohnston2700]

Tears in my eyes now.

[@sweetbytchsspecialties]

His words have been the soundtrack to my life. R.I.P. John

[@jjrwass]

let's talk dirty in Hawaiian

[@michaelreynolds6203]

Amen

[@lanapalij4014]

Alicia Wilkins The first song that I was introduced to was "The Story of My Life". Fortunately, I now have heard SO MANY more of his songs, that I just LOVE! "In Spite of ourselves ", is now stuck.... In my head! Also love Your Flag Decal won't get you into heaven anymore ! And, many, many, others. R.I.P., John Prine., and, my man who introduced me to his songs.... Who met him in Vietnam.

[@TheGuerrillaPoet]

Once you figure out what this is about, the seemingly innocuous refrain really punches you where it hurts.....damn, John, you were a genius.

[@goghman]

Nathan Tompkins that’s true man, he was a genius inside out

[@lisabergkoetter7467]

True genius

[@carguy3460]

Anyone thinking about covering this song should think about how hard it is to say those words while performing, they might pick Clay Pigeons instead.

[@jeffboone7535]

Heard his first album in a midtown apartment in Memphis in 73. Didn’t know he was s in town. Had to meet this guy.Glad I did.

[@greggdilligaffshelly]

That's the first time I've ever taken Stephen Colbert seriously. His harmonies with John were incredible I really really enjoyed that thank you

[@mikejerkins8771]

RIP John Prine! My grandchildren will play your music!

[@diarmuiddunne8425]

I Loved Mr Prine

[@sarahprosecco]

Damn Mr. Prine. Sad you had to write this song but glad I got to hear it.

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

If our love can save you it surely will ❤️🙏❤️

[@joeybad6221]

Miss you John thanks for all those sweet tunes , your the Man!

[@peggymyatt9406]

If tears could save you....you would never die

[@ChasOnErie]

Life by John Prine is the meaning of life …!!!!!

[@stargazer6753]

I can’t explain why and probably never wii be able to explain why I love to hear John Prine sing this song ; maybe it is the juxtaposition of the two extremes.

[@jimcassier2700]

Just ain't right, to have him gone. John was a role model to any and all who ever picked up a guitar and tried to make a diference with music, God knows i will never be his equal or close, but his being and spirit will inspire all he touched with his presence. Jim

[@judilee1475]

Just kind of wonderful.

[@diannemcguinness5220]

my heart is broken over Prine's death, but there is his music to comfort us

[@jaslinc3371]

After the better of part of 50 years John Prine at the Head (Dylan nodded then too). He is the whole most best and sweetest i'd miss if i was dead.

[@dwbonny3210]

outstanding..!

[@dchatoian]

Thank you. Please keep his music ALIVE.

[@johnthomson2164]

John in Edinburgh Scotland in September a treat for us all here.

[@stephenmartin3144]

God bless you John Prine

[@SusanJamiesonKennedy]

Fifty more days Mr Prine! Landmark Theater Syracuse NY and I am so excited. So looking forward to an evening with you and yours!

[@oldguy3074]

lucky

[@mmiller1188]

I was at that show, my first time seeing JP! It was amazing! I hope I can see him again.

[@ruthboykin9873]

Awesome, John and band..sweet harmonica!

[@timh8364]

Songs that speak to your soul!!! We don't have the pleasure now days😢😢

[@jimallen2902]

Come across this man by accident, wow, what iv been missing

[@busterbebad]

I hope that you listen to everything John Prine. You either love him or have never heard of him.

[@stanleypugh2974]

Rest In Peace John Prine. I loved your songs and sing them still.

[@irishfield1]

Amazing ever so great song ever thank you John

[@richtiberio530]

I recently learned guitar. I heard of John Prine but never really followed him. And wish ì did. I can't describe in words how he has t ouched me. What a special person, song writer guitars player. I planebto learn to play one of his songs. That he,s gone I'm sad. I would have see him in c once rt.

[@robertnichol471]

Simply the best. RIP John

[@KERRYBARTRABER]

❤🎉We went to a production of “ The Tempest” at A. R. T. In Cambridge,MA- Magic choreographed by Teller, Shakespeare- acrobatics/ Carabos- pilobus- and musical selections in a bawdy speakeasy set by Tom Waits - excellent!! And I had a broken - I had just finished my Masters degree and promptly threw myself down the stairs- then we watched soccer ⚽️ at a Brazilian Bar- before eating Excellent barbecue!! 🎉 Great Memories!!!! TYou

[@bertposton589]

A look into what most are incapable of seeing, not to mention, feeling.

[@christinedureau3467]

Beautiful; so compassionate!

[@irishfield1]

Amazing ever John topssssss thank you

[@johnskalstad5836]

America’s poet laureate ❤ 🇺🇸

[@edfisher2752]

I want to go where these angels got!

[@wiscgaloot]

Such a fantastic song. There's a good challenge for me, do both the guitar fingerpicking and harmonica parts in the same take!

[@alaskajam9169]

It can be done. ;)

[@franktornabenejr4484]

Thanks for sharing your gift. A national treasure been lost

[@dwagner49]

So sad that we lost this great American troubadour. He’ll be missed but n ever forgotten

[@Paintppa1]

Sure glad he left us with a ton of songs to enjoy...just wish he could have stuck around and gave us a few more.

[@allanhughes7859]

As I have said several times John was as good if not better than Dylan but I feel he was never recognized in the same way..Probably too humble !!! R.I.P. Mr Prine

[@toneman335]

Bye John...you are missed...RIP!

[@christopherliston2371]

RIP JP! Thanks!

[@Funkenmunken]

Fantastic!

[@frankiebrown1481]

Jonn Prine bumpt in on in to him on yu tub in april this year heard one song fell in love with him then he died andd went to heaven with our L:eeonarn Cohen 2 of the best singer songwrighters that ever lived god bless them all xxx

[@rodneyhone2220]

Great entanterer for us

[@zjxn06]

Kid can play the guitar.

[@kenevans6665]

Jason Wilbur

[@dragonbeast9318]

Damm legend

[@hawleyraye]

See you in Denver on July 28th JOHN!!!!!!!!!

[@tumadoireacht]

my favourite song of his

[@goghman]

You left me alone

[@charlesnewcomb6520]

HELL WELL.

[@bodegabreath4258]

Thank you. Just found you. Just subbed. Where the hell have I been all my life???!!!

[@shanephillips1730]

Welcome to the community. Prine is a world of his own.

[@woodiethompson526]

A soft wave of sadness

[@benjaminmatte5225]

John is who would represent humanity if

[@Ruel-rc2ly]

IF you ever come to Orlando give me a heads up John :)