John Prine - You Got Gold - The Missing Years

John Prine singing "You Got Gold" off of his 1991 album, "The Missing Years"
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Lyrics:
Is there ever enough space between us
To keep us both honest and true?
Why is it so hard just to sit in the yard
And stare at the sky so blue?
I've got a new way of walking and a new way of talking
Honey when I'm around you,
But it gives me the blues when I've got some good news
And you're not there to bring it to.
Life is a blessing, it's a delicatessen
Of all the little favors you do.
All wrapped up together no matter the weather,
Baby you always come through.
It's a measure of treasure that gives me the pleasure
Of loving you the way I do
And you know I would gladly say I need your love badly
And bring these little things to you.
Cause you got gold
Gold inside of you
You got gold
Gold inside of you
Well I got some
Gold inside me too
Well I'm thinking I'm knowing that I gotta be going
You know I hate to say so long.
It gives me an ocean of mixed up emotion
I'll have to work it out in a song.
Well I'm leaving a lot for the little I got
But you know a lot a little will do
And if you give me your love
I'll let it shine up above
And light my way back home to you.
Cause you got gold
Gold inside of you
Cause you got gold
Gold inside of you
Well I got some
Gold inside me too
You got wheels
Turning inside of you
You got wheels
Turning inside of you
Well I got wheels
Turning inside me too
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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[@boulderdesigner]

John Prine, pure gold!

[@helencharley1081]

Love John Prine and any song he sings and this one too!

[@scsp2148]

Got to meet the man in 1986. Saw him in concert in 1975, just kid. Fresh out of Ft.Benning in 86. That's Army Infantry. In Houston, family bought the front row at Fitzgerald's. To shake hands and talk with him for only a few minutes. Priceless.

[@cathycory1313]

Loved his voice, instrumental talent, lyrics, intellect, warmth, humanity and wonderful humor. A favorite song!

[@bryanhall5817]

Such a inspiration to many. The many nights I spent on old dirt roads trying to figure out my place in life, I couldn't have done it without John. I wish I could have got the opportunity to shake his hand, and to tell him, thank you. RIP my friend.

[@frankduross2]

Same here

[@MobileIsland496]

RIP and may god bless him

[@seangrexa4707]

52 and still figuring on figuring it out

[@retsdon]

crying listening to this. But that's OK

[@Claytoneos]

All good.

[@roddooley1938]

Me too,miss Brother John so much, tears

[@ginagray8040]

Same 😭

[@lindagerber6619]

Like so many of us, I'm heartbroken to lose John Prine. He had gold inside of him.

[@jmbalingit]

Thank you, John Prine, for sharing your gold.

[@colm4332]

One of the most precious songs ever

[@lehmancabrera]

He was a healer and a guide.

[@deanmary1969]

Amen ....Angel's are Singing ! Missin John !

[@tarquin4518]

Shamefully I have only just discovered John. Seeing the song is from 1991 it would have given me the opportunity to say to my dear late wife “Sheila, this guy’s written a song about you.” Sure she would have loved this song and the rest of his incredible catalogue.

[@da324]

I'm very sorry about your wife. My dear friend turned me onto this song and John right after it came out. I was upset I hadn't heard about him earlier too. My friend and her late husband were great musicians who taught me so much about playing music. I heard this song today which prompted a called because she had a stroke not to long ago, but was doing well. I was informed today she's under hospice care and has stomach cancer. Life just isn't right sometimes.

[@kristijones6552]

Love it John. Another great song from the best troubadour I know.....

[@seangrexa4707]

52 and still figuring on figuring it out but John always makes my heart glow just a tad brighter.

[@kathyfann]

My fiancé just sent me this song it’s great thank you 😊

[@lman1118]

Will love his music till the day i die. His music along with many others pulled me out of some dark places .

[@jmbalingit]

I love the poetry in his songs. "You've got gold" (a good heart), but its not all, it's not enough. "You've got wheels, turnin' inside of you". You should reflect, you should engage, you should act.

[@longdistanrunner1480]

Thanks for assaying

[@denisekliendienst7151]

And you too have words that we all never to hear sweetheart 🌷

[@denisekliendienst7151]

… need to hear, sorry, not never to hear. xxx

[@marksezhey]

I hate/love when this song gets stuck inside my head.

[@mattcollins2394]

life is a blessin, it's a delicatessen

[@angelpowers9209]

Damn.. rest in power Prine

[@DavidRodriguez-vj4ih]

So glad that this song is on karaoke Going to share John's beautiful songs at the local bar here in Eagle Rock CA. Would love to see more of his songs released to karaoke to share with the generation now !! They will love it !! R.I.P. John !!

[@kelvingrover4043]

You got gold inside of you! Praise God Amen...

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Love, love, love!

[@Austin18025]

Can't get this one out of my head, but that's okay :)

[@user-te2em2cm2y]

he was a talent that was unmatched talent, truly the best his songs will keep him on to live for ever even with him gone.

[@lman1118]

Great Songs by a great entertaniner!!!

[@cokostwinder6145]

Dit is geweldig.

[@rosekaczmarek6761]

I love this song play it every night I help a lot people they say you have a heart of gold and our special Angeles thank you for being there for everybody thank you

[@jenniferbyrne8645]

Love this song ❤️

[@elizabethbrozic6074]

Tears once again.

[@tomgilsenan8934]

Magic

[@cejsongs]

What a. Treasure❤️

[@bman2321]

See you in Spokane 2020. I Love you John

[@freddaly9379]

so glad my late son set things up to see John here in st. louis in the fall of 2019, miss them both!!

[@user-lm4kf4fx6s]

I love the lyrics and beat of this song it brings back old memories of my younger days.wish i could go back to the good old days

[@kimberlyhurst]

This song touches my heart and memories

[@rolandschlapfer776]

Einfach mega geil

[@dessietaylor2853]

Just heard this song on the radio brilliant writing

[@cclettings7152]

😊

[@rolandschlapfer776]

I love that song❤️

[@skelly847]

Lovely 😍

[@chuckbardiamond9382]

Listened to ya since the 70s, SAD when you died of this darn Covid.(lost big Talent).

[@xine9997]

A beautiful sung poem

[@smgedits12]

This is my sad/happy song!! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@dolosang]

so good

[@kimberlyhurst]

The simple things are the best

[@billielentz354]

Awesome

[@kimberlyhurst]

Reminds me of my husband who passed away I know how this feels

[@marykay-it5ee]

Love this song! I got wheels turning inside me too

[@narcisburch1508]

Gran, inoblidable, cantautor, i music JOHN PRINE recordarem sempre, les teves meravelloses cançons.

[@todholmes1964]

G O L D

[@howardbliss1052]

All I know is he was great and probably the best songwriter of my time.

[@macca1942]

Back up vocals by Phil Everly...love them both. RIP.

[@Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn]

Looking back across the years, there might have been a John Prine track I didn’t like. I’ll have to get back to you though, because I honestly can’t remember what it might have been.

[@carsonwyatt8915]

Sticks-of-TNT even the worst of his stuff is top level. It’s amazing to have such a steady and consistent catalogue of material.

[@jonsandlin9435]

Back then I'd think I knew

[@JeffinBville]

I am thoroughly enjoying this flood of tunes but... why?

[@valeriezoski6793]

People with sense says woo-hoo-

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That's

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[@cattechofficialmeowmix993]

it reminds me of my girlfriend when i cant talk to her

[@donaldbulloch9426]

Who down votes this?

[@motehopper]

Sad, he never got the recognition he deserved and as far as I'm concerned he was a thousand times better than Bob Dylan and the rest.

[@32trixieh]

Why in the hell are Jim Jordan and Ted Cruz advocating the NRA on this video?????

[@DavidSantoyo-cn2dp]

No rock

[@kelvingrover4043]

Sorry princess but your got it all wrong.lol

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Sling

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