John Prine Tribute: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

[@celeryzevil]

Oh John Prine the world misses you so..

[@sarahcressy4242]

Gotta love some John Prine.

[@chrishayworth282]

I remember hitching from Edinburgh to London about 93 maybe 94 and a guy stopped probably outside Carlisle in the north of England. He asked me to play a song. It was about 2 am, I started to play Hello in there. We sung the whole way to London, he was so happy I knew all the old classics. A lot of time has passed since then I've quit busking and traveling but moments like that don't happen by chance. I'm still in touch with that man to this day. When ever I go back home we'll still play hello in there together. Now his eyes are ancient and I'm about the age he was when we first met. My advice to any young kids learning to play a guitar is learn the old stuff. Those songs are your best friend.

[@jpotter2086]

... all the timeless stuff. that which is remebered is remembered for a reason. great story!

[@StephenMailley]

I love that story.

[@jajooby6488]

I've watched this dozens of times... and I'm still fighting to hold back the tears during John Paul White's tribute.

[@scotthammond3105]

I've left this comment on another video. I just love the heart felt comments from all the artists that are paying tribute to this great man. I'm a graphic designer and wish I could be a musician. John went to high school with my older brother and sis way back in the day...Proviso East in Maywood, IL. I did as well but graduated in 1982. Unfortunately my brother passed at 45 when I was 30. That was 25 years ago, but brother Bob introduced me to John and his music. I was fortunate to hear and see him at the Old Town School of Folk Music many times. GOD BLESS him, his music, his family.and all of you who love John!

[@edwardrichard2561]

Prine always reminds me of my Mamma. As a kid, I used to see her crying listening to Prine. I couldn’t stand him as a child. Life was hard for a single mother with a 10th grade education. No help from the government. No help from my father. No help from family, they were poor than us. She was the hardest working person, and the most loving person I have ever met. She never had it easy from day one but she sure loved her boys. I have a great life because of her. John Prine is my favorite songwriter. I hope they’re now both in paradise. Singing about an illegal smiles. While fishing and Whistling.

[@blueinthenite6195]

Thank you for sharing.

[@ralphmanning2047]

Thank you Courtney Marie Andrews - I have been waiting for the voice to succeed Joni Mitchell.

[@Kingrizla-fm2rr]

I saw John Prine at a festival in London back in 2004. Only went to see him because it started hammering down with freezing hail and he was playing in a tent. Happiest accident. He was funny, charming and his songs were sublime. Been a fan ever since. Goodbye John.

[@jganonymous438]

John has and still helps me through some tough times including not popping my last balloon. Thanks for everything and RIP with your friends.

[@marymem9864]

I bet John is glad you're on the right side of the daisies. 🌼

[@sydneys1071]

Glad you’re still here. Music keeps us alive in so many ways

[@jganonymous438]

@@sydneys1071 Thanks for caring. Not going anywhere soon. Old but not hearing the speed of loneliness yet. Found a place where they don't hate people from that horrible war..

[@jganonymous438]

@@marymem9864 Thanks for caring. Not going anywhere soon.

[@musicstewart9744]

Singing that song from a bathtub = 👍

[@robotdude]

Sam Stone was alone, when he popped his last balloon. But John Prine could never be alone if he tries. Too many of us folk love him. His heart is crowded. Here's to the flag on your hill, John ❤️

[@elinannestad5320]

how did he write the song then? He must have had as much loneliness as anyone. Even if he was John Prine.

[@stevenhughes7880]

@@elinannestad5320 John wrote Hello in There when he was a very young man. I think he just had a very empathetic and insightful character

[@tullymox]

@@elinannestad5320 How did Mozart or Orson Welles or The Beatles do what they did at such a young age? Some people just have old souls, I guess. John's was old and filled with love and empathy.

[@TheFleetz]

Truely amazing….John is smiling at the moment!

[@josephkenny77]

"If you're looking for the big picture, you gotta get a real small frame sometimes." -- John Prine

[@markmunger9978]

I only got to see John live once. Same with his buddy Steve Goodman. Both remain seminal concerts in my 65 years of living. Thanks, John, for making life better for everyone who ever listened to your music. May God grant you peace and rest.

[@ncc74656m]

John Prine was one of the most unique songwriters ever, and those of us who grew up knowing his music are so lucky. My parents both loved him, and I think it's why I have an appreciation for feelings that by all rights should have been more adult than my years would've allowed. What a genuine loss to the world, and what a beautiful way to honor him.

[@DanielC__]

Awesome comments

[@DanielC__]

katie_incredible best story teller ever. And a great performer. Saw him about 4 years ago, the only live show I’ve seen. He played for 2.5 hours including about 30 minutes solo. We left in awe. He will be missed.

[@tbz1551]

... this world’s greatest storytellers have done this for 1000’s of years. We’ve been so lucky to have basked in his light while it shone its brightest.

[@lakerooster]

katie_incredible surely you are right - John Prine's gift of encapsulating the broadest range of human experience with incisive and entertaining lyrics could be like a head start on living, to a little person

[@lisaburton1617]

THE most.

[@ItWentChunkaCHUNK]

This has got to be one of the most touching Tiny Desk Concerts of all time. John Prine had an amazing ability to express the human condition through lyrics, whether the song was a funny little ditty or a sad tale.

[@SylGreenstein]

I was already gonna cry when I heard Margo’s voice but when she picked up the baby and started dancing I LOST IT

[@mikeconnelly8398]

“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” Thank you NPR. Thank you to these amazing artists. Mostly...thank you John Prine, for always taking us on your journey. Rest in Paradise Sir😔

[@jonathanwhite6881]

"You never know how far from home you're feeling, Until you watch the shadows Cross the ceiling" Ain't that right.

[@ty9884]

You can't say it better than that.

[@stevenhughes7880]

Perfect line from a beautiful song

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Love that line. I also find that the "just" in "just come on home" makes me tear up. It is so unconditional. Had my grown kids listen to it just to emphasize that no matter what the do in life, they can always "just come on home

[@Bringmethehorizondude]

Courtney Marie Andrews rendition straight up brought me to tears. Wow.

[@TheHINYG8]

Just when I think I'm done crying about losing John....this happens. I hung in there strong until Nathaniel got me. Others said it before me but it's just so true that I'll say it too: John was the best friend I never got to meet....and though we didn't know each other he wrote my life in song. Thanks for the souvenirs, John...I'll never let go of them.

[@karakorum2007]

The best wishes for all the Americans from LatinoAmerica, no matter what we believe or political frictions with the guys in power, the American good people has still a great tradition and story to share with everyone in the world. Good vibes, faith and strength for all of you in these bitter moments, hoping this will be the point to start a new better world for everybody!

[@blakesleyk.7166]

karakorum2007 Yes, friend and southern neighbor. I’m wishing y’all healing & a better path forward. No walls. No fellow humans in cages. Just kindness to all.

[@jenniferandreshak6494]

Right back at ya cousin ✌️🙂❤️

[@robinlhs5256]

most of us are so glad you're here; you make our country a better place.

[@ApotropaicV]

Shut up.

[@terrybenish6598]

I weep for his words and for our loss.

[@roykyme5558]

One of my favourite songs of John Prine is Speed of the Sound of Loneliness and this version is just sublime.

[@RHINORyan92]

It’s beautiful! I love her voice and guitar playing!

[@cinchfix969]

Sam Stone gets me every time. Beautiful song. RIP Mr Prine and great tributes to the man!

[@mattcarroll4791]

I've never cried while watching a tiny desk until now. we are all so lucky to have been graced with mr prine and all the music he gave us

[@dwatkins554]

agreed thanks

[@paulshafer4522]

God, I can't stop crying. John's humanity has touched so many people. John up in heaven, you certainly changed the world more than your father could have ever imagined

[@62maineman]

The voice of Courtney Marie Andrews just makes stop whatever I'm doing and to look and listen to her. Such a gorgeous voice.

[@dirtyhippy2966]

I couldn't disagree more. She trashed that song

[@adammccann9864]

Impossible to watch without balling my eyes out.

[@steveberra4016]

(it's "bawling")

[@joem7572]

It's 11:20pm and I have to be up at 4:00am. I watched Live at Strombo first and it took off from there. Here at Tiny Desk and I'm telling myself this will be the last but I'm probably lying. What a touching tribute, he brought so much happiness through melancholy. I'm glad we have a new generation that appreciates him.

[@xwhite2020]

The Sam Stone cover was amazing. Thanks.

[@joem7572]

John Paul White is a phenomenal artist. Check him out if you haven't already, I doubt you will be disappointed.

[@nickzatz9497]

John Prine's music is irrevocably tied to some of my happiest and most painful memories. I never got to see him live, but I listen to and sing his music to my infant son all the time. It is a privilege to pass his music along to the next generation

[@russelltarner464]

Brandy Clark's cover was amazing. Captured the beauty of the song, Thanks, Brandy, and thanks John P. for so many works of art.

[@kimnesvig254]

I keep coming back to the tributes by talented people who learned of John Prine a generation or two after I did. He has given us so much, including a musical connection between those generations.

[@davidkaehr1179]

A Beautiful Tribute to a Beautiful Man❤️

[@PentameronSV]

0:01 - *_That's The Way The World Goes Round_* (Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey) 2:13 / 4:06 - *_The Speed of The Sound of Loneliness_* (Courtney Marie Andrews) 8:13 / 9:33 - *_Sam Stone_* (John Paul White) 14:13 / 14:46 - *_All The Best_* (Nathaniel Rateliff) 17:48 / 18:12 - *_The Speed of The Sound of Loneliness_* (Brandy Clark)

[@robguillen2171]

Times above are off a bit: 0:01 - 02:12 Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey 02:13 - 08:11 Courtney Marie Andrews 08:12 - 14:11 John Paul White 14:12 - 17:47 Nathaniel Rateliff 17:48 - 21:00 Brandy Clark

[@PentameronSV]

@@robguillen2171 In lines 2-5 of my comment, the first timestamp indicates the artists introduction, while the second one is the start of the song.

[@Techartskitty]

Hey thanks for doing this, super helpful, ! Such a great tribute..

[@GrantLeeEdwards]

14:43 All The Best “I got so much love that I cannot hide” Thx for that loving rendition, Mr. Rateliff.

[@FriendlyManitoban]

Thanks for time stamping it. Such an amazing version. Listened to it 3x in a row thanks to your marker.

[@heathenskateandguitar3700]

I’ve rewatched this like 5 times, I’ve cried about every time

[@Peter-oh3hc]

How could you not? Just reached sam stone. My God

[@rickraymo1319]

I have loved John Prine, since his first album, and met him for the first time in the seventies, in my hometown of Newfane, Vermont. He was hanging out with Tom Rush. They were very good to a little fellow who wanted to sing with them. He, and his efforts, are forever. My love to his family, always.

[@cristinavillafuerte4542]

“When I get to heaven, I'm gonna shake God's hand Thank him for more blessings than one man can stand” i hope you’re shakin his hand up there john. RIP❤️

[@selkerjss]

A genius celebrated. With brevity and wit John cleaned the wounds of life with salt and pure water.

[@biglaker1]

Thank you, that was lovely. Prine was a great human being! Good riddance I miss him. I saw him perform many times, never met him but seemed like we were friends. That was his gift to us all, he loved and cared for us like good friends. Genuinely good dude!

[@muzikhed]

The Sam Stone one is real special.

[@unclefester9113]

I suppose one of my musical regrets - is that I didn't discover John Prine till i was 60+ years old. Its truly a tribute to him - that so many young artists do covers of his songs. Great Songs, Very emotional lyrics, I've heard many of the songs over and over - and still they pull at my emotions. His playing stills are God Given - and heaven sent. God Comfort his family.

[@lazarus-lake]

NPR really trying hard to make me cry today

[@johnwrath3612]

They succeeded in my case. Rest in Peace, Mr. Prine.

[@moleratical7634]

It was the words "John Prine Tribute" and I started crying before I even clicked. Now I'm balling uncontrollably

[@pdxamish]

@@moleratical7634 it's a year later and still crying

[@moleratical7634]

@@pdxamish Me too buddy, me too.

[@dcallan1]

That was excellent. I was particularly moved by John Paul White. We will all miss John Prine. But, there is perhaps no musician who left his audience with a better collection of songs to remember him by.

[@loniduncan]

JPW really touched me too. I loved John Prine and JPW did his song proud.

[@tangilizer]

The ability of Pine to impart such truth and emotion in the wrapping of a single voice and guitar is so beautifully unique. What a wonderful tribute, cannot keep my eyes dry watching even over 2 years later.

[@jquinlan94]

0:01 Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey 2:13 Courtney Marie Andrews 8:14 John Paul White 14:13 Nathaniel Rateliff 17:48 Brandy Clark

[@PsoriasisChannel]

The Sam Stone tribute brought tears. Thx. from everyone. Love u and keep making music everyone.

[@tbz1551]

This is most perfectly Prine .. almost fitting how personal these tributes were forced to be by the very thing that took John’s life. The depth of his impact is beyond measure.

[@Colonelfenner]

Some things are worth cryin over - some ain’t - I’ve cried every day listening to his songs - especially the “funny ones” Missing you John - is what we’ll do now . . .

[@johnbice5208]

I've always loved john , such great lyrics and understanding of people and life .

[@zack2698]

Nethaniel absolutely nailed all the best! What an amazing tribute to an amazing and unforgettable artists. Rest easy john!

[@CardinalSessions]

very moving, very strong. thank you john prine, thanks NPR, thanks everybody involved.

[@jonianddanbowen4533]

All the performances on this Tiny Desk segment were so beautiful, John Paul White, you made cry just like John Prine always did with this song. I could feel it, the loss of John and the suffering of all the clients who are Vietnam Veterans that I have worked with.

[@killyourtelevision]

John Paul White, so spot on.

[@amb13nt59]

Beautiful performance of Sam Stone! Thank you all for the tribute.

[@ethnicmusiclover]

Put this as one of my favorite Desk Concerts ever. God what a tribute. My favorite artist left this world at 32 almost 5 years ago and I didn't know her well but it hit me like when my angel bride left 9 months before. I understand that part well. John Prine. Thank you for this stunning tribute. Every artist is wonderful beyond words.

[@mikehealy4459]

Thank you NPR, and thank you John Prine for a lifetime of great songs.

[@billyakin3301]

Why have I not heard of Courtney Marie Andrews before this? WOW!

[@DanielC__]

She’s incredible !

[@deanjohnson5827]

I hear a young Linda Ronstadt in that voice

[@sjoerd972]

You've probably done so by now, but if not: go listen to 'Table for One' by CMA...

[@mckev1]

I saw her last year when she opened for John Prime. She was so good!

[@YouHadMeAtMoonPie]

Beautiful tone.

[@beachbuoy9700]

The best of John Prine songs at the worst of times, Thank you all. RIP John

[@debragery470]

I have goosebumps listening to this tribute. That's a gorgeous rendition of "Sam Stone", such a sad song. Thank you to all the artists in this video.

[@onlinetuna]

Great version to be sure. But that lyric seems to get me no matter who sings it.

[@jeffgaumond4250]

I do a lot of John's songs but Sam Stone seems to affect people the most, especially Vietnam vets. They've all known a Sam Stone. In John's case, apparently, he knew several.

[@sthr2110]

I began listening to John Prine's music (for the first time, ever, and as performed by Prine, himself) at the same time I learned about his most recent hospitalization. I'd been familiar with the name but had never investigated beyond it. Within that very brief period of time...2 weeks, give or take...he has emerged as my favorite songwriter. While I feel fortunate to have eventually discovered him, I only wish it had occurred for me decades earlier. Had that been the case, I would have now been able to reflect on my own memories of seeing him perform live instead of posthumously. That really bums me out. Thanks, John...I'm sorry I was late.

[@Elle_I_B]

You know the old saying... better late than 😊 Have fond memories of playing his music with friends, and Angel From Montgomery is out of sight. RIP John, you will be missed. Catch up with you in the next life. This is one of my favorite tiny desk episodes, despite the tragic circumstances.

[@rkoorse]

Me too. Just started. So much in one verse, one line. Surprise, anguish, love , laughter. Saw the NRP Tiny Desk with the man himself. I was hooked, and what a great good thing person man to get hooked on. And, sure tears here too.

[@mehmetkurtkaya3106]

All of the artısts did great. Speed of sound of loneliness. Brandy and Courtney wow. Nathaniel too.

[@drunkass77]

My dad was a huge John Prine fan so i grew up listening to him. I didn't know him but it kinda hit me when i heard he passed... Man it sucks

[@johncavicchio9759]

NPR produces top notchjournalism ... and en route to hearing this Tiny Desk concert, KZbin carpetbombs me with an ad for The Epoch Times. That's so twisted funny, you'd think John Prine wrote about it in a song. Aside from that, this tribute was beautiful & uplifting. Thanks to the all of the contributing artists, and thanks for the music, John Prine

[@jasongreen4647]

Carpetbomb is definitely the right term.

[@kevinmccarthy5693]

This is hard to watch. I think I've teared up on every single song.

[@jayhoegle]

Beautiful tribute. He will be sorely missed. Thank you John for entertaining us all and making so many happy memories. I raise a glass to You and your family.

[@connorlangley44]

Yes Nathaniel, a fitting tribute indeed.

[@Archsmooth]

It seems every one of his songs has at least one concisely brilliant image or turn of phrase.

[@steveberra4016]

That is the magic of John Prine.

[@kristenhancuch5827]

You have the voice of an angel. John is smiling to hear you sing. Simply beautiful dear.

[@shelleyritter9837]

I saw John Prine probably been 25 years ago now. Leo Kottke opened up for him at a small venue called the Orpheum Theater in Omaha Nebraska. One of my favorite shows ever. My heart broke when I heard of John's passing.

[@patearly9492]

Thank you for sharing this cool tribute to the wonderful John Prine. God bless everyone from Patrick

[@moleratical7634]

Thank you, I'm crying again two weeks after he passed, and cherishing every moment of this.

[@PB200559]

A great man and his music is now a great legacy, RIP John.

[@mibengal]

How is it possible that 48 people gave this a thumbs down? People puttin people down. Thanks for the Souvenirs John.

[@ClarenceHW]

Ms. Andrews, that was as tender and heartfelt as anything I've heard, well done, wonderful tribute.

[@peterfitzp]

Thanks NPR - please keep these tributes coming - dealing with John's passing and Coronavirus we all need to hear his music now more than ever. John left us such an amazing back catalogue - he will never be forgotten - and he has certainly made Travis picking cool again! Godspeed Handsome Johnny (I guess they did name a drink after you)...

[@amedeofilippi6336]

I love to think John is now in Heaven among the angels and all singing his beautiful songs with him. R.I.P.

[@neverendingbobfan]

A moving tribute, touching songs. Thanks to the artists. And thanks to my observant son who brought me here

[@jimdavis7876]

What terrific songs you all chose. I am moved by your presentations. What outstanding talents! It is so fitting that you have met John and played with him. That had to be the highlights of your singing careers. I am so happy for all of you. I am the same age as John Prine and I only discovered him a few months before he left us. Since I have found these cool ear pods . . . Ihave fallen asleep listening to his music almost nightly.

[@mikewilleman508]

My favorite concert in my 63 years was John Prine and doctor john at F& M. College in Lancaster,Pa. Wicked blizzard delayed John arrival. Dr. John kept us entertained. John came out and told us the harrowing story of his drive though the blizzard in a VW drive. By a college student then said he won't be going anywhere for a awhile and played for hours. Heavenly. I swear he played every song in he had ever recorded. I will never forget that show.

[@aytchjay-vvv]

Thank you, NPR! Prine could go from goofy to heartbreaking in one breath. I always felt like he was my own secret treasure. ....I guess that's what real artistry can do.

[@funisnumberone1]

That's how I felt! I told everybody i could about JP since I heard him in 1975. I had the absolute pleasure to meet him in '99 and he was as down to earth and funny as I could have imagined.

[@belenlg5978]

I need these covers on spotify, how beautiful and moving. I keep coming back...

[@chipsthedog1]

Two of my favorite songs are John Prine tributes, Kacey Musgraves "Burn one with John Prine" and the lesser known A world without John Prine by Doug Schmude. If you have never heard either of them they are both great

[@marymem9864]

I will check these out. Thanks!!!

[@YouHadMeAtMoonPie]

I’ve been watching and reading all the tributes for the past couple weeks - they started before he passed - and this was the one that finally made me cry. Wonderful job, everybody.

[@depewdriller]

Pure magic in the wake of bottomless sorrow. A perfect tribute.

[@judyarmstrong3368]

John Prine , Bob Dylan . Give or take . Both , I say . Each having their own words . Each believing in themselves . John and Bob . Both so deep . Both Legends . Both could be played into the sunrise on any day of the year except on Holy Days . Peter I will play both .

[@tomas5376]

Sooooooo nice! He is and will be missed. Another great voice silenced. 👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶

[@larryfoerster4100]

How could anyone but John Prine have been honered better than this

[@rwbullock4197]

May God (as you know him) Bless John Prine, NPR, and espeically these wonderful performers

[@davecurtis1468]

So saddened to hear of the passing of the great John Prine. Rest In Peace my friend

[@toddpbennett]

Thanks Bob Boilen & NPR. Brandie Clark's rendition of this classic was so powerful, it seems that this song was made for her to sing.

[@joeray2579]

Beautiful tributes by some amazing voices. I was introduced to John’s music in 1979 by a college roommate. That album was Bruised Orange and those songs still bring a smile to my face. It was great to hear “That’s the way the world goes round”, which was on that album. Peace, John.

[@Sparky888]

A beautiful tribute to a wonderful artist. Thank you all. RIP John Prine.

[@redbeard36]

Thanks for this. His death hit me hard. JOhn Prine is always somewhere in my playlists.

[@leegriffin7651]

Fantastic tribute to one of the greatest songwriters ever. I saw John quite a few times from a few weeks after his first album to after his last was released and NEVER got tired of being there. His humility was far above any other musician I've ever heard and his music was as well. When he died, I felt as if I had lost a life long friend having knowing who he was for almost 50 years and having the joy of feeling his music with every chord and lyric. I wish his family and friends well and want them to know what a differrence he made is so many people's lives. What a great person on top of everything else he was. I'll always miss him.

[@cbhallen]

I spent three hours last night watching this Tiny Desk and then listening to the two duet albums and then finishing with Tree of Forgiveness twice. The poetry and craft in Tree is as stunning as that very first album which so amazed us.

[@fanofbooks9]

John, I just want to dance with you. Wait, you already sang & danced with all of us.

[@ivangalanin2641]

Nathaniel Rateliff sings other people's songs with as much love as if they were his own. How bout that.

[@crazydave507]

Cash me outside!!!

[@paulmitchell9975]

It was beautiful. If I ever wrote a song that good, I'd want someone like Nathaniel to cover it, so he could show me what I meant by it.

[@jackdaw99]

The only worthy version besides the original

[@johnnybq2]

You guys did him proud ... hope you can continue to carry a little of that John Prine spirit in your back pocket. Thanks so much for that heartfelt beautiful tribute, it was a tear-jerker for me.

[@sunbearavrigian5044]

Bravo Tiny Desk and to all performers! You have left us with a tear and a smile, as he did so often.May he rest in peace.

[@michaellawrencesound]

An incredible roster of performers and great tunes! Couldn't watch this with a dry eye.