Lonesome Friends of Science - John Prine | Live from Here with Chris Thile

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John Prine performs "Lonesome Friends of Science" from his new album 'The Tree of Forgiveness' on our January 20, 2018 show. More info: prine.lnk.to/TTOF
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[@oldgrizz8720]

He sings like he is in no hurry to get anywhere, and with a simple honest song to keep us all company on the journey. Thanks John Prine for all the warmth and smiles, tears and laughter you brought us through your gift of life and song.

[@fav5ify]

His characteristics is my Philosophy of my life

[@tommymorgan73]

So true! John's music is so special! My biggest regret is only discovering John after he passed!

[@jfrancismacdonald2758]

My daughter (20yrs old) was sitting in a Denny's late one night and a table of intoxicated middle-age patrons started belting out John Prine songs (it was the day he died). She joined the table, told them her dad was a HUGE Prine fan and sang a few songs with them 😉

[@Ottee2]

Poetic Beauty, Thanks.

[@kevinwebster576]

He really was one of a kind. The world will never have another songwriter like him again

[@jimmie200]

You are so right.

[@nolan8336]

Absolutely No Doubt, RIP from Ireland John 💚☘.

[@dallansalter]

Townes Van Zandt

[@MsCasualviewer]

Amen. He was the best and will always be.

[@davidsmyth7708]

This guy definitely made the world a better place

[@joannorris3591]

Y6

[@sandspar]

For anybody with ears and a heart.

[@billsmith2041]

Yes , that is a fact.

[@kronoslogos9941]

uh huh

[@margueriteraymond7904]

Johnprinetribute

[@LaaLaa901]

I get a kick out of watching Jason Wilbur's face on this video. He has probably performed this song with John hundreds of times, yet he still laughs along with the lyrics and you can see in his face the respect and love he has for John and he is also thoroughly entertained by his performance. There's a hole in my heart today, but John's music will always fill it up.

[@sandspar]

Had to rewind it the last time Jason had a big ole grin sneak up, watched it 3 times.There was this chord change, John led it down the steps so gracefully, so strong, one resonating Martin note at a time. Believe Jason heard that, and appreciated it for what it was. That, and the lyrics.

[@markdrury1087]

Jason had a great gig for a long time. He had one hell of a boss.

[@lawrence1960]

Yes..the amazing love and respect that Jason has for John is truly inspiring.

[@bobperrier6581]

This world is just a bit emptier without John Prine. We will not see his like again.

[@josephkenny77]

Hard to get used to living in a world without John Prine in it.

[@ilikezappa3268]

Impossible to not appreciate this guy. The hundred thumbs downs are from people who were too drunk to hit the like button

[@shanephillips1730]

I am drunk, cause I hurt for John and his way, but I will try mt best to hit thumps up.

[@cindyschneider4728]

This man was a combination of John Steinbeck, Mark Twain, Woodie Guthrie and Bob Dylan. That can be the only explanation.

[@pattyhaley9594]

You said it. Either that or it hit a painful chord they refuse to feel.

[@murderhill1947]

@ASeasonedWitch They're a**holes? I'm guessing that there is a statistical probability that if someone likes something and a lot of others agree, then there are someones who have to show up to provide karmic balance.

[@EBlockWitch]

I met him in the 70s when I was a journalist in Nashville. Sitting in old Cowboy Jack 'Clements studio office. Always laughing at himself and not taking life seriously. I know he's alright out there in that old universe alongside the old man planet Pluto.

[@fleegerbriggs5694]

How in the hell can you thumbs down anything from this man?

[@TheMarpalm]

Bieber fans

[@stevehughes1250]

WHO ? 🤔@@TheMarpalm

[@TheMarpalm]

@@stevehughes1250 exactly

[@tomf429]

""I go to bed and it never rains, my dog predicts hurricanes, can smell a storm a mile away, that's all the news we have today...uh huh." John cuts right through all BS and delivers. He is truly the world's mailman. God Bless him.

[@rodneycaupp5962]

Tom: Thank you for your deep understanding, of the Great John Prine. "You nailed it", or was it He, who nailed it ?

[@doriemckay6935]

Love them all and him too,, steve young, townes vanZandant, rodney crowell, omg yes '70s rebels pf country music.

[@natsarimmgtow2157]

cows can smell 6 miles away. w nelson (Wilbur)

[@natsarimmgtow2157]

. . . . soon, Yahushua will Judge us all . . . . . Hallelu-Yah !

[@soldtobediers]

'Treasure-Trove-O-Truth!''-63019

[@aab9828]

The only musician worth listening before he starts singing. What a poet. You are truly missed, RIP.

[@laurawampler1088]

My wish was to be sitting with John picking and singing laughing . I've feel we knew one another .His Grandpa and my Grandma voted for Eisinhower because Lincoln won the war

[@KimberlyTheOwl]

I almost like his stories more than the songs themselves... well, not really, but you get the idea.

[@franklatham9403]

❤❤❤

[@markdrury1087]

Brilliant simplicity. One of us.

[@darrellcraig8546]

Rest In Peace, John. What an extremely, horrible loss. 😢

[@dandavila709]

Instead of crying over the loss we should thank God John Prine lived. I know I do.

[@brentsanchez2669]

What a treasure... thanks KZbin, making these memories possible!!!!

[@leokreimer6492]

Dont be sad he s gone.. Be happy he was. These words are not mine. These words make me stop crying that april 7 2020. Covid-19 takes the good ones.

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

NORMAL ME TOOOOO!!

[@RockandRollWoman]

Who else could write a song about the​ humiliation of the planet Pluto, hurricanes, mountain goats, wheelchair lifts, funky old sushi bars, and the end of the world as we know it - "all in a little over four minutes." Uh-huh, uh-huh.

[@kevinwebster576]

The only other person I can think of that writes like John Prine was the great Steve Goodman and now their together once again..

[@PapagenoMF]

@@kevinwebster576 * they're

[@kevinwebster576]

@@PapagenoMF what are u a fucking school teacher

[@annaholcombe1588]

@@kevinwebster576 listen to joh iine

[@andrewmiller6009]

Well said words.

[@johnbunn798]

Not sure why, but this damn song just makes miss John more than most, but i kinda always miss him, guess i always will. the absolutely worst thing that that damn pandemic ever did, was take John away from us!!! I LOVE YOU JOHN!!!

[@orkycathcart6397]

THE MUSIC WORLD LOST A GENIUS WHEN IT LOST JOHN PRINE !!!!!!!!!

[@100perdido]

A post on the guest book at John's website years back. "The last quarter of the 20th century wouldn't have been worth living without John Prine".

[@shanesawyer5103]

@Mary Tricia McGregor That’s exactly how I feel. John’s music makes this world tolerable to live in...

[@shanesawyer5103]

I’m so sad that he’s gone. But I’m so happy that I’ll have his music for the rest of my life.

[@shednut2666]

It's really sad that people are finally listening to one of the best been listening to John since 70's SAFE TRAVEL

[@duanetruex2156]

He's always going to be great

[@19581958bostonguy]

Sure am going to miss this fella...R.I.P. John...never forgotten

[@orkycathcart6397]

WE ALL ARE SO FORTUNATE TO STILL HAVE JOHN ON VINAL , CD'S , DVD'S , AND VIDOES OF MANY OF HIS LIVE PERFORMANCES , UH HUH !!!!

[@MFPhoto1]

There will never be another John Prine -- at least in our lifetime.

[@bryantw4375]

John Prine has been with me everyday for 40 years, his thoughts and words are my prayers and praise. He sings me to sleep and wakes me in the morning. I am so grateful for the warmth he has added to my world. God's blessed us with John, dear God please bless back him for me. So much love for this man I've never met, but who has changed the quality of my life for so many years. Again, love you John.

[@robertcellucci7093]

Amen

[@oubla]

could not have said it better

[@anilkapahi8788]

I couldn't have put it any better. The world won't be the same when he is gone.

[@jackburton9507]

yup,same for me ,the best ,,41 years a listening ,,,everyday

[@tychalmers8745]

Ditto again!! Thanks again for your songwriting!!

[@lillyboldlyshewhispers7145]

Nothing like hearing a John Prine ballad. Just sets the soul right.

[@leeanderson5955]

Well said, so true.

[@jfrancismacdonald2758]

Hits ya' in the feels every time!

[@hightstreehouse420]

Amen

[@edvanek8244]

I live down deep inside my head, were long ago I made my bed. My life story. Thanks for everything, John. For 40th plus years you have made my life a happier place to live

[@Sentiisen-butwhichone]

I'm praying and hoping he recovers from this! 🙏 Fuck corona.

[@edvanek8244]

Amen

[@nolikeit]

Sure miss you John Prine. RIP

[@josreynders1476]

This guy definitely made the world a nicer place "The lonesome friends of science say "The world will end most any day" Well, if it does, then that's okay 'Cause I don't live here anyway said John...

[@karenhickson8848]

What kind of fool could give a thumb down. Frickin sad

[@firewoodwizard]

Old John can take a lickin and keep on tickin, ain't ever gonna let him go.

[@jasper_north]

Phillip White and pickin

[@theresa_lili]

RIP John

[@Ryan-Hall]

There R so many folks with the right messages, but I know John could upset someone with his words! But he tells it his way and he served our country and earned the right to speak his mind! USA lost a veteran who served for her, folk music lost a great writer who told it as he seen it, and the world lost a man of many thoughts and ways he thought it best to sing them, and many folks lost their best friend they never met!! But I hope everyone has the chance to watch him sing either live or just a video,,, and pick a song that u find by accident or just picked one, and listen with your hearts and see just a man, a Guitar and a attitude!! I know I lost a great friend who made me laugh, cry or just opened my mind up and made me feel just wow!!! Will always be a whole in my heart from another man who'd just listen and think outside the box. RIP my friend

[@carycrouch3469]

He's like a fine wine... He just keeps getting better and better

[@patdean7630]

So sad that some people are so negative and just plain ugly to each other sad. Like John says that's the way the world goes round. Miss you JP.

[@JimmyWhite1967]

"I live down deep inside my head where long ago I made my bed." Dammit, that's just too good!

[@gartholdham2422]

That's probably my favorite Prine line too. I just discovered him. Took me only 75 years on this Earth to get here. Just glad I did. I love that line because that's how its worked out for me too. In an interview Prime said he never too much favored religion but that he was very big on spirituality. He said if he had been one of those first humans he would have been the guy drawing them pictures on cave walls. With that "I live..." line I think he may have been paraphrasing an old German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who before Hitler's boys executed him said (to paraphrase) that being close to his God he was able to live in this world without being of this world. Yup, Dammit, that's just too good.!

[@JimmyWhite1967]

@@gartholdham2422 That's deep, brother. I agree with his belief on Religion and Spirituality. I'm right there with him. And in all "factuality" so was Jesus! It was the Religious Heirarchy who killed him. And they're killing alot of dreams people had and turning them into robotic sheep. 🤨 I'm tired of Religion and Politics, they both divide, anger and conquer. 🙉

[@Cheecher421]

I still miss this man and I never even met him. Legend.

[@RikiBerlin]

I've heard god speak and I am now a member of the church of John. Prine, that is. What a gift.

[@thomasmorphet8172]

The Church of Prine has a good ring. They could call us Prinians.

[@nancyfarris6006]

When I die, I hope it's while I'm listening to Prine. The perfect way to go.

[@rwbullock4197]

Is this the last truley great song of the Great John Prine ? Note how band members hold him in such. reverence. RIP JP- we miss you already.

[@ronbizarre]

how does one person string together so many perfect words?

[@seanfaulkner8210]

Been listening to John since 1971 ,he has never been surpassed, the greatest of all time.

[@dfox8688]

Our world lost a poetic genius. my heart goes out to his family

[@jeremystratton1300]

A sad sad day for music and poetry; he was always someone who said it like it was and we smiled to finally hear it said. Rest in Peace John.

[@leonardloomans9255]

Have a feeling he's still living inside his head and resting peacefully on that bed he made so long ago... Live on John!

[@jeremystratton1300]

@@leonardloomans9255 I agree - that smile will reign on as it did even in his final months - a great gift he had for seeing the truth and its importance and yet smiling still.Yes he will survive I think in peace!

[@leonardloomans1818]

@@jeremystratton1300 Hey thanks Jeremy. Agree, his smile was all-knowing...

[@bobleroe3859]

"The Tree of Forgiveness" is one of the best recordings I've heard in ages; every song is a winner.

[@billsmith2041]

I agree. Further more , It is as good as his first album. Heck of a bookend for his career.

[@desertbill01]

And now he's gone. There will never be another like him.

[@hannahchapman4662]

💔😭

[@EspressoShotsCanada]

John died in the Prine of his life!

[@douglasmorgan5187]

It hit me like HST's passing, that will be no more words from these inspirational people that have been in my life huggin fitty years!

[@llsavage8]

He should be in country Hall of Fame !!!!

[@edrenajones5960]

Larry Savage Why leave the decidin’ up to strangers? I put him in My Personal Hall Of Fame, right ‘longside Brother Bob Marley. And others. Lots of others.

[@brendagoodfellow3733]

I have Loved John Prine's Music since 1971 . He is the Woody Guthrie of my Time.

[@woodiethompson526]

The working mind of a poet on full display, we dont have many left. Pray some are yet to be exposed .

[@necksugar]

Some humans aren't human. He got it. 😀

[@LukeMaynard]

One of my music recordings just auto-played through to John Prine. What an honor! I think that's the highest praise a singer-songwriter can ask for from a KZbin algorithm. He's a legend and I miss him a lot.

[@timcrider7591]

I started listening to John in 1971, he got better every day.

[@tomsortore8301]

Got to see John live back in Maryland in the 70 and 80. What a treat he was. So blessed to have that man in my heart

[@85points85]

John just got better with age, not a easy thing to do. RIP my friend, The Moon is Down............

[@rodneycaupp5962]

I was in the Navy and out at sea when John first got recognised. The Radio wasn't broken, it was just that the signal didn't reach a thousand miles from nowhere. When we got 5 miles away we were blessed with this Army Veteran singing songs of love and truth. I feel John is a brother to all veterans who served. RIP U S Army, Brother John....

[@lisaweaver8897]

Thank you. Miss you.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

...john prine is one of the few singer-songwriters whose integrity remained intact in the rough and tumble of the music industry...what a life...a legend..

[@royglenn2487]

He was more than brilliant.

[@gkvogt]

According to Bob Dylan, John Prine was the best songwriter ever. I don't need Dylan's affirmation to know that. The special on him a couple nights ago was great. You MUST see and hear it. Rest in Peace John.

[@Smitty54]

So miss you John, I will never forget

[@tangobango9653]

Anybody who don’t appreciate John Prine ain’t worth a red cent. R.I.P. Sir.

[@jmk2611]

can not put into words what his music meant to me. had the honor of seeing him in concert a year ago in Minneapolis. 5000 hanging on every word he spoke.

[@klimtklavier]

You got the good karma JMK.

[@thomasboyhan3224]

When I came back from my 3rd tour of Viet Nam I took a walk on the PCT for 800 miles to decompress. And then I found John Prine. For a guy who wasn't a combat vet; he could still relate. That is the essence of a Great song smith. He can take you to places you've been, even if he hasn't been there. That is a gift very few have. John is a national treasure for his ability to turn a whimsical phrase and tickle your funny bone but kick your head at the same time. And of course I appreciate that he has aged like most of us - rode hard and put away wet! If Buddha had played the guitar.....maybe in another universe....keep a-pickin' John!

[@hightstreehouse420]

Thank you for your service

[@johnauner671]

Enjoy the old Paradise. Most of us will observe from 5 miles away.

[@possumwilliams2940]

I give all The Glory to GOD and by the blood of Jesus Christ that John Prine went from critical to the stabilized condition...Thank You Father in heaven for listening to my prayers.. please continue to pray for John and his family.. prayers work..AMEN✝️🙏👍😎😷

[@ilikezappa3268]

No they don`t . That is just silly ,as you must assume that God gave John the virus,which means he is someone I have no desire to worship . He should have given it to Piers Morgan instead. Glad you like JP tho Possum.

[@debcheyne7663]

Rick Danko introduced me to John Prine way back in the day. I realized I hadn't seen John since around 1999, the year we lost Rick. During this "Stay at home" order, I was feeling old and lonely with attending 11 funerals in 12 months. I was listening to John sing "Hello in There". Was feeling sorry for myself after being "exposed" to Covid-19. Half way through the KZbin video, a pop up on my screen said "John Prine dead at 73". That put me over the edge. The tears started and I cried for everyone. All of the tragedy in the world. I am just so sad. And so lonely. And now Sturgill Simpson tested positive. We just need to pray. AND VOTE!!! I planned on seeing John at Wolftrap in June. We all loved you man. Now what are we supposed to do? I'll start with an Illegal Smile. My condolences to Fiona and the boys. I hope John's doing what he said he would when he got to heaven. Until later, my friend. (That band in heaven is getting better by the day)! Rest in peace and say Hi to our friends, if that's how it works. :-( :-)

[@beckyb8929]

hehehe - gosh what a guy. "I don't live here anyway....." The pandemic took John from all of us but right now he is still saving me from the pandemic. What a terrible awful loss.

[@lonewolf5896]

Theres a concert right now in heaven,,,,We will all miss you John...God Bless you...condolences to your family.....Damn this virus all to..........

[@nolan8336]

Well, I guess it is actually possible to smile and cry at the same time. RIP John 💚😓.

[@tommymorgan73]

What a wonderful wonderful artist! Sorry I only discovered you after you passed John! Thank you so much for all your beautiful music and humour! Tom

[@chadallred7322]

What a humble and amazing story teller! I didn't know of him until his passing but I've sure enjoyed getting know him these last few months through his creative, funny, and touching lyrics. What a blessing this man was to this messed up world!

[@tnimbus]

Steve Earl said about Townes Van Van Zandt that "Townes was the best songwriter in the US and I would stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table and say that!" He could do the same for John. RIP

[@AA-sn9lz]

I don't get this hostility for Bob Dylan. He never himself claimed he was the best or better than others or so on. If you stand on his coffee table and talk about great music by great American musicians, he will join you lol

[@tnimbus]

@@AA-sn9lz You'd have to take that up with Steve Earl I suppose

[@RobSharonHomerDrummond]

This scientist and veteran is going to miss you John! You were one of the greats.

[@sidekickcleveland7365]

I don’t live here anyway

[@jimmccourt7042]

This is what makes the world go round...Rest in peace

[@aprilkozielski9769]

I am still mourning this man. I have a daughter just turned 25 and a son 28. We went to a JP concert on his 21 birthday. When I told my daughter he died she got hysterical. She works for jfp..free press. I had this great idea we should do a generational piece. Ok mom 🙄. That was a no. The next day she texted me that she did what I asked. Fwd: I remember when I was a child my father sang a song that I didn’t quite understand. I believe he sang it to us because he found humor in the fact that we couldn’t pick up the meaning in the song. It was “Illegal Smile”. As I grew older we would listen to listen to the self titled album “John Prine”. I remember asking if it was Jimmy Buffet and my father would say, “oh god no.” I listened to mostly the radio because I was a young girl who honestly wanted to be like Britney Spears but John’s songs made their way into my catalog. I always enjoyed when my father and mother would play that album. The whole family would chime in and sing “illegal smile”. He was an artist that brought a bond between me and my daddy. My father was my first love. He passed away when I was 14 tragically. I still listened to JP religiously because his music connected me to my father. I remember my father singing “Please don’t Bury me.” Before he passed away. When I got older I had a standard for the boy I’d one day marry. He had to like John Prine. Every man I’ve dated and liked John Prine I took it as a sign that he’d be the one to take my hand. Boy, was I foolish. A boy took me to see JP perform at the Ryman in Nashville. It was one of the most magical nights of my life. But, as it sometimes happens the boy broke my heart. I thought I’d never listen to JP again. Boy, I fooled myself again. I knew that I listened to JP to connect with my first true love, my daddy. I found a new love and he also enjoys John’s music which is me looking at it once again as a sign. The day the news of his death broke out my brother and mother called me. We all have been mourning together. I’d like to imagine that my father is totally stoked to see his favorite artist in the afterlife. I know that it may seem like a lot for a man I never met but his music was a way of hearing my daddy speak and sing to me again. I never took for granted that voice. Rest easy JP.

[@jeffalexander3934]

Don't get no better than John Prine

[@davidsmithee9087]

...my god - how absolutely, purely good he made me feel inside...sure miss this old friend of us all...

[@kevinross3065]

Last time I saw John Prine was in Toronto in December 2018, shortly after this performance. Haven't stopped missing him since. Thanks for the great music, Mr. Prine.

[@floydharris4559]

RIP You fought a good battle. Your music will live on forever.

[@markbrownner6565]

my foot fell asleep as i swallowed my candy knowing he was in heaven before he died....

[@mattjones1384]

John Prine is a gift.

[@johnmelon45]

I was set to see him roughly 4 months after he passed

[@scrapeteel920]

If we all brought that much good to the world 🌎 🤔

[@chriswright1192]

Kentucky boy through and through. Paradise!!

[@edwardroberts2997]

HELLO Chris You sure do a great job backing John

[@sullman1967]

Thinking about John today as he recovers from the stent surgery. We need him for a good bit longer.

[@dewigra11]

american song writing icon, never disappoints

[@elizabethharrington2362]

Most underrated modern poet of our time 🌔🌎💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@leokreimer6492]

Underrated?... are you sure? he s gone but will be never forgotten

[@desertbill01]

John Prine is a genius song writer and a inestimable treasure.

[@jimkelly4333]

Mr Prine You did it again!!...This song been stuck in my head all week!!

[@alb639]

I'm embarrassed to say that I only learned of this song (and album} about 6-7 hours ago. I swear, I think I've played it 20 times. I don't know how the hell he does it...but he can deliver songs like no one else. Oh, I also have this Prine album & a couple of t-shirts on the way - ordered from Prine's website.

[@davidpayne1504]

Prayers for John to recover from the Coronavirus. He is truly a national treasure.

[@robinbloodsworth7148]

Broken hearts and dirty windows make life difficult to see. Some one asked what is your favorite John prine song, they are all good. How many musicians can you say that about. Thanks for the many songs, he's gone, but I have to hear his music every day.

[@benscozzaro311]

RIP lonesome John.

[@jeremyreagan9085]

John love and miss you.

[@robertalan2427]

Just discovered. . I can't believe he's been around this long and I haven't met him

[@MsNickie1001]

John was a troubadour of the truth. I miss him.

[@donaldpickron7820]

The world was a better place while John Prine was here. RIP

[@MrGerrymagic]

Terrific writer and performer.

[@dallasherring1092]

Rest In Peace sir. Thank you for all the times you made me grin with a simple, yet thoughtful verse.

[@martymartin2167]

Sad is gone but Thanks for what u left behind! Prayers for Family and Friends and Fans! God be with you forever ..we may be gone but Life Lives on.Thanks

[@paulworthington8666]

John used to deliver the mail, with all its messages the people needed. Then he took to delivering joy and messages to a whole lot more people. He was great at both jobs. Hope they make him heaven's messenger man with a guitar. Or perhaps they did that a while ago. You made the world a better place, Postman Prine. You are great.

[@rodneyhone2220]

Great entanterer thanks alot for your pleasure of songs for us love your music over the years still pumping it out they were so good very good music different types of music beautiful music value for us to hear

[@dennissirman6584]

RIP John. You were a bright light.

[@nashvilleslim]

Never saw him live. I have plenty of regrets. Probably one of the biggest is not meeting John Prine.

[@brittanystacy5058]

Miss you JP ✨