Steve Goodman "Banana Republics" AND "The 20th Century Is Almost Over"

[@kenneths.perlman1112]

Steve was my college fraternity brother and the guy in the next bunk in our pledge dorm we listened to British blues for hours at a time and I listened to him play and sing for years. He was a great guy. We had a fraternity reunion recently. He was greatly missed.

[@martinevans1427]

Lucky you

[@dalecarlson5199]

@@martinevans1427 Lucky us! A true genius indeed. We need another!

[@genesutton6383]

Sorry for the loss of your friend!

[@paulcarroll7061]

In 1978 I went to see Steve Martins' Wild & Crazy Guy tour in Dallas. Steve Goodman came out as the unannounced warm up act. I had seen a few shows on PBS with Goodman, and was very pleasantly surprised to see Him. I felt like I was the only one there who knew who he was. Everyone was there to see crazy Steve Martin, not some unknown singer, and yet within a few songs His incredible charismatic stage presence had them in the palm of His hand. It was very impressive, and He did a very entertaining 30 min set. I'll never forget it, He made such a impact in His too short life. A few years later Steve Martin came on the Johnny Carson show and mentioned that He was doing a fund raising show to benefit Goodmans' wife and kids. I didn't know He was sick, or that He died. It was a shocking blow to hear. You feel so robbed when someone could have had a long career is abruptly gone. So sad. At least His music remains.

[@jeffgaumond4250]

Steve was diagnosed with lymphoma at age twenty. He fought if for many years, married, raised a family and died at 36. What a great loss, a masterful artist and an inspiring human being.

[@tomsoule1366]

He was as wild and crazy a guy as Steve Martin. He left so many great songs... City of New Oreleans has always been one of my go-to songs.

[@tomsoule1366]

@@jeffgaumond4250 He packed a lot into his short years. We could all learn something from him.

[@patricklemmon8260]

Every time I listened to Stevie, either in a small group or a large house, he easily held every room in the palm of his talented hands. Helluva writer and guitarist too.

[@kevinkerpe5719]

Beautifully written and Capital. I was turned on to Goodman by my Father who lived in Chicago in the past.

[@frankbyrd9345]

This man was an American national treasure

[@erinfilbert9462]

Was and IS!

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Frank And now he IS a treasure. And thanks to you tube, we can relive his concerts

[@LuckyDogDave]

I'm so grateful to KZbin that allows us to see gems from the departed greats... miss Steve.

[@magnehoiberg]

very good point :)

[@annagraham233]

I'd give this five thumbs up if I could.

[@CherylWhitestone]

Who loves this song in the 21st century ? Relevant ! God bless you Steve Goodman.

[@g00glyelm0]

I do. I was a young teen when this was recorded but a tapist guy in my building gave me a copy of this in 1982 in NYC. One of those singer songwriters who everyone was anyone late 70s early 80s cited as a powerful voice and influence and these tracks prove pudding

[@kickstandhd1348]

Two Great friends, singer/songwriters reunited STEVE GOODMAN AND JOHN PRINE MAY THEY BOTH REST IN PEACE BETWEEN THE GREAT SHOWS THEY'RE PLAYING!!!!! SAVE ME A SEAT GUYS!!! CATCH YOU LATER, MISS YOU BOTH GODSPEED!!!!!

[@ceresmary206]

Oh you took me to tears. I know Fiona (Whelan Prine) would greatly appreciate this tribute.

[@lesliecooper1334]

Add a seat for Jimmy B and all of their fans, please!

[@richardkougasian7866]

This performance is so prophetic. This high talent high energy and truly a credit to our species had left this realm way too soon. Someday when I pass I'd like to meet him, just to talk. It would be one of the beauties of my afterlife. Please God may it be so.

[@richardkougasian7866]

I'm with you.

[@boataxe4605]

Ask him if they have the Marquee network where he is, or can only the upper classes watch the Cubs in there as well?

[@eugeneplaud2131]

Listening to musical history brings us a terrific gift...It brings our youthful days back to us.

[@derrellmorris8451]

One of the greatest singer songwriters of our time ! RIP Steve Goodman!

[@annawyatt7688]

Steve was one of a kind. He is an earthbound angel if I ever saw one, Not a mean bone in his body, He was too soon gone, and now is in the Angel Band, wherever they need someone to fill in. I never saw an artist who had his enthusiasm for life.

[@kilburnhallbooks]

The National media barely even covered his death as Steve was considered a "local" not a breakout National Act like fellow companion John Prine. Sad. He was a Chicago treasure.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I hate to disagree with you, but he would be in a Cubs band, but the Angels would be in the front row.

[@clearfield2009]

Yes. Almost achingly open. So sweet. Love him always💥💕💥

[@ryanmatthew511]

Steve was a genius and this song is actually timeless and genius. All the words so true to this day and I see all of it when I travel overseas!

[@prairiemark4084]

Yes. I see some of this in the Philippines where I have a 2nd home.

[@marklynn7618]

I have seen this concert at least 100 times and every time you can't help but smile. The best part is watching the faces in the audience, trying to figure out what planet this man came down from. They are totally perplexed watching a genius in action.

[@warrenbuffet2848]

the best part is the petroleum jelly, but awesome Songs. gets u thinking what else you missed.

[@cathyanderson4645]

Catherine Battle

[@richardkougasian7866]

So true a feeling.

[@ds_foster8059]

Great set: 16 Tons is my favorite Goodman live song.

[@newyorkslim2001]

not perplexed -- totally enchanted

[@stefanopantaleoni9232]

Wherever you are, may these greetings from Italy come to you. Thanks for these beautiful songs.

[@kilburnhallbooks]

As a young man in college in the Chicago area, I once was the intro act for Steve Goodman at Harry Hope's in Cary. From the looks on the faces of this audience, they are not quite sure what to make of Steve. LIke his friend John Prine, Steve was an eclectic taste. I miss you Steve here in 2021. Those days seem like an alternate universe now. RIP.

[@denali9449]

There is a place I have not heard of in a long, long time. Hell, I remember from high school as a local ski hill, Fox Trails. We hit the place many times in the late 70's. Saw Muddy Waters out there several times, must have seen you play as we also went out there to see Goodman more than once. But being from Deerfield our favorite place for Goodman was the lawn at Ravinia.

[@rodneyhone2220]

Great music thanks

[@phinedin]

The subtle genius of "give me some words I can dance to, and a melody that rhymes" is easily lost on a casual listen. What the drunken subjects of the song really want are words that rhyme, and a melody they can dance to. R.I.P. Steve Goodman.

[@hamiltonroberts4295]

I became an old man, then discovered John Prine and Steve Goodman. I became wise, maybe.

[@brucekalter4206]

me too!!!

[@martinevans1427]

@@brucekalter4206 Me too. Had to wait 'till my 80's.

[@NetCerpher]

Me on the other hand was introduced to so many at the Cellar Door in G’town over a span of a couple of years time. John headed a list names like Jimmy Buffett, Roger Bartlett, Steve Goodman,Martin Mull and so many more.

[@sstyblo]

God, we will give you all Kardashians for Steve back.

[@stecchiaerosmith1986]

Steve, PLEASE.

[@stecchiaerosmith1986]

I've seen Star Trek...

[@kenvarnold3659]

YES!

[@machtschnell7452]

Fricasseed too, if you want.

[@bradlaue1718]

And he would write a great song about them too on his way back.

[@davidlj53]

He was a brilliant writer and singer of songs, you have to wonder what heights he could have hit.

[@johnbunn798]

how could anybody do a thumbs down to that!! WOW!! 1st time seeing that and now I really understand what the BIG DAMN DEAL WAS with him. unbelievable!!!

[@josephparker514]

Just a thought, but perhaps the very reason for people like Steve G. is to bring the shallow into the deep, the cynical into compassionate optimism. Hopefully, they'll come around. May God bless them.

[@rockwestfahl]

If I have four thumbs, they would all be up!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

What a giant of a man, stands tall in musical history, but learned the art of conservation of skin and packed it all into a small package. He survived many years while fighting leukemia, chemotherapy, he had to have suffered, but he kept singing. And smiling. I think he was contagious, since most of his audience members also smiled. I'll drink a Corona to his memory.

[@MASHMU]

I had the pleasure of seeing Steve perform live once in the early 80s, and I remain grateful for that opportunity. I will always remember how he held the audience in the palm of his hand. A truly great talent.

[@trudigoodman4825]

I sure do miss Chicago Shorty. May He Be Most Happiest In Paradise!

[@ediefolta9494]

Finally playing again with his friend John Prine! What a heavenly band is up there now!

[@edwardmorvitz7682]

I watch this video every time i need an emotional lift. We saw Steve at least six times. Never forgot him singing "My Old Man" at a folk festival on Fathers Day.

[@RonLarriveeTheSingingDJs]

Just love the song and many others that Steve gifted us. Jimmy Buffett does him proud with his rendition; it’s absolutely excellent and clearly Steve was appreciative.

[@gordeauxd]

Goodman wrote this song for Buffett the way Tom Waits wrote Jersey Girl for Bruce Springsteen.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

I would be interested if you could explain this in more detail. Am not aware of the details surrounding the Tom Waits song, however am very interested in the details concerning Jimmy Buffett and Steve.

[@RonLarriveeTheSingingDJs]

@@robertcudlipp3426 Hi Robert, I think you should consider “Googling” The Steve Goodman Scrapbook if you haven’t already. All kinds of information on Steve; a great read. I learned a lot about him and his connection to quite a few very popular singers.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

@@RonLarriveeTheSingingDJs Many thanks. Am well aware that Steve, tragically died now some time ago, when very young. I would have thought that fact he wrote what I have always regarded as a form of American anthem, The City of New Orleans, would have made him a widely known , respected and formally recognised songwriter. However, curiously ( at least to me) this does not appear to be the case? A strange world sometimes!

[@RonLarriveeTheSingingDJs]

@@robertcudlipp3426 Yes it is. Thanks for your inquiry.

[@denali9449]

What a talent, gone way too soon. Cool summer evenings in the 70's on the grass at Ravinia Park with Goodman & Prine. We're all in our later 20's; the girls brought the wine, Tim brought the Maui Wowie and I grabbed a bucket of the Colonel's best. Great memories. To quote Mary Hopkins, "Those were the days".

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

I don't know how this popped up on my feed tonight but I've watched three times already! I'm lucky enough to have seen him live in the mid 70's and can't wait to see him again in heaven!

[@markrush5942]

what a genius he was... we will always love you steve!! your music goes on forever.....

[@giancarlociprianinoce1580]

I will love you for ever !

[@magnehoiberg]

I still show up to listent to this. Best there evere is and was...

[@markrush5013]

i always cry when i watch Steve....too young ..way way too young.

[@stecchiaerosmith1986]

Have you seen 'a Dying Cubs Fans Wish'?

[@adriennekraft2381]

Great song. This guy was so versatile, writing all kinds of music, from comic songs to very sad ones. Also, a great guitarist. Thank you for posting this!!

[@MrAndyry]

unbelieving talent and song writer

[@tomcoryell]

Incredibly energetic performance. You can almost hear the backing band when he’s singing A Capella!

[@valeriescarpelli9675]

tnanks for the rec of this. such a taken for granted Artist

[@220773]

This man's story is... amazing. Hey, guys, he was suffering from leukaemia here, although he's shaking like an American version of Cat Stevens... he had always had suffered from leaukaemia, since his late teens... and he would suffer from leukaemia until his very last day in 1984... and I wonder how he made it. Where he found all this energy. I know many have said he used to live every day as if it were his last, and I know we all live by what life gives us and try to make the best of it, even if it's the toughest thing ever, it's just survival... aye, but I sure wouldn't 'survive' like this... 'surviving' to me is just letting go and wake up yet another day, nothing more than that, no joy, no happiness... this man wasn't just surviving, he was loving what he was doing.

[@sylviaorgan9066]

one of my heroes!

[@220773]

You lucky one, you haven't discovered him just as late as now, as I've done... well, he's great, nae doubt.

[@jimharris2897]

Saw him twice, amazing is an understatement. Hooked up a room like no other. .

[@marketingjones]

Yes. When he was 18, he was given three years to live. So he lived. He married, had kids, wrote songs like “Would You Like To Learn to Dance” and “Yellow Coat,” and nobody knew he was sick until he missed a performance one night. Steve did more living in his 36 years than I have in my 62 years. Nobody played the guitar like him.

[@jeffgaumond4250]

Amen, maam. He is one of my lifetime heroes.

[@gencijori9120]

Another sign that God wants all the great ones close fast. I sure wish to be there with them when I pass. Thank you Stevie G.

[@prairiemark4084]

I always love Steve's singing. I just never can decide if he is frantic or frenetic.

[@ceresmary206]

I think he was a roman candle. He had so much energy to bring to the table, and so willing to share. I think about how he was so willing to help his "fellow" musicians find their light as well.

[@jeffgaumond4250]

What a wonderful gem, from a true master of his art.

[@bgbreakdown]

Just look at him play. He's an angel.

[@jimharris2897]

So underappreciated by the general public. Covered by so many. Incredible talent.

[@brucekalter4206]

Love him and his music so much! Thanks for posting this!

[@davidburns8662]

This guy did more living in his 36 years than I have in my 58, If there is a heaven and I sure hope there is ! This guy ain't there then I guess I don't belong there either !

[@swinedance]

+david burns If there is a heaven I hope he's the house singer.

[@globaloutreach7523]

david burns There is a heaven and a hell. Singing songs doesn’t get anyone a ticket there. Only accepting Jesus Christ as your LORD and savior will. Jesus died for everyone’s sins all we have to do is accept his gift. Sadly most won’t.

[@laurelrunlaurelrun]

​@@globaloutreach7523 I remember when I believed that. It gets better.

[@jennycooper5364]

@@globaloutreach7523 your on the wrong site

[@Calistogakid2u]

@@globaloutreach7523 No. The only "heaven" and the only "hell" are what we make for ourselves during our short time on this Earth. What fucking "gift"? A few hours of (granted) torture and very painful death for an eternity of paradise? In your mythology, Jesus got paid. A sacrifice would have been to do that with no reward. Yeah, I know. I'm doomed to eternal damnation for that attitude. I got news for you babe. EVERYONE is going to hell in SOMEONE ELSE'S religion. That includes you.

[@nashvilleslim]

Such a talent, he was taken to soon. R.I.P MR. Goodman

[@claudiofornaroMusic]

Holy s* what a frikin' amazin' guy. Rest in Peace, Steve Goodman

[@johnbunn798]

I think I just saw what John Prine saw in him, totally amazing, had to watch that 3 times. Just superb!!

[@teresarice6080]

Meraviglioso Steve !!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@onlyboatride]

Thank God Steve shared so many songs with so many people...

[@robertcameron3694]

Lyle Privette u

[@adelj4984]

This came on my feed accidentally now I'm going to let more accidents happen can't believe I've discovered this gem, "The Judgement day.. is drawing nearer = There it is in the rear-view mirror.."

[@bwilliams463]

The Highwaymen achieved some success with their rendering of '20th Century' in the mid-1980s; it was much more polished than Mr Goodman's solo version here, but it sure did lack his infectious energy.

[@johnharwood1068]

what a wonderful songwroter singer.and steve could play the hell out of guitar. I miss him a whole bunch.

[@jamespayne7753]

Twentieth century is over. Whole lot of talent and energy. R.I.P. Steve.

[@matthewbryant2783]

You can just tell he had the audience mesmerized

[@666xrd]

Lordy, lordy, we were all so much younger in those days. Steve is gone, but will remain timeless.

[@nashvilleslim]

God, that man knew his way around six strings.

[@MrMasondean]

nobody knows who steve goodman is....i saw him at madison square garden, alone , he opened for steve martin....his string broke , he had no back up guitars and he finished the song , acapella and left the stage. i miss him, he was so brave

[@news4usunshine]

I envy the hell out of you. I grew up in the late 70's and loved Steve Martin when he first gained fame with his albums and on SNL. I would have killed to see him do a live show but never came close. And to think that I would have also seen Steve Goodman... damn!

[@maureencollins5177]

I saw him in college on the same tour. The show started late due to technical issues, and so he comes out apologizing that we have to wait even longer for Steve Martin because he's the opening act. Of course he won everyone over.

[@46ace]

Never knew steve Goodman wrote this while I sang it to myself(in buffetts voice for several decades).

[@murran50]

I saw him on that tour as well.........we had no idea he was opening for Steve Martin.

[@markrush5013]

nobody knows who he is? people who know and love music sure do...

[@rll1954]

Maybe the crowd is mesmerized, like I am....Steve was such a good musician.

[@jensoluf]

Brilliant! What an amazing guy!

[@archerbodine5570]

This. dear soul. IS an American treasure .. peace within ..

[@sharonscott2807]

Ah remembering Steve Goodman and so glad he gave us himself. 1975 - Antigonish St. Francis Xavier University “ Do you want to learn to dance.”

[@waterfordrs22]

WoW! He really had something going. That was an impressive performance.

[@spwb2k]

and here we are singing, "the 21st century is 1/5th over..."

[@ksufler]

I've been looking for this performance of the republics for years! Thank you so much :)

[@bwilliams463]

His life was inexcusably short. I hope he enjoyed music as much as it looks like he did.

[@stecchiaerosmith1986]

He lived the music, matey.

[@ceresmary206]

As someone who got to know him after his passing (and sad to say we didn't see him live), but met John Prine back in 1993, I can say I see the love that John had for Steve and anyone else who got the opportunity to meet him. I can understand why John dedicated "souvenirs" to Steve. It brought tears to my eyes. I hope they have TV in heaven for Steve to see his Cubbies win the Pennant. His songs are pure gold in my eyes.

[@ceresmary206]

btw I forgot to add, if you get a chance to hear his wife's tribute to Steve, which was done through a PBS station it is worth the two hours. Did you know that "passengers will please refrain" refers to don't use the bathroom?

[@benjaminalbright4003]

"Give me some words I can dance to, and a melody that rhymes." Why does this lyric live in my head so much?

[@lisapatrickromano3806]

AWESOME...

[@hubertrochelle9445]

So thankful that I’m old enough to remember the great days of Steve Goodman and John Prime .

[@fingerpickerdude101]

Steve was so good and love all his tunes. Always have to play his tunes at gigs. Thanks Steve!!!!!!

[@scburkhardt8464]

The loving truth shouldn’t be so stressful to sing. Good man!~💯 Lift up the truth in voice 🔔 and whatever resounds. ☕️

[@patcoffey7177]

i got to share a beer with Steve behind the stage at Ravinia while Prine was playing.

[@jdl341]

He won that crowd over. This man was a performer.

[@yellolab09]

Loved both of you: Steve and John. Goin Home. All the way Home

[@johnrains9866]

brilliant

[@BJane58]

Greatness and humility......what a loss

[@g00glyelm0]

When we lived in the same apartment building in 1983 Andy Kaufman loaned me a tape to dupe that included both of these. It is so great to see Steve performing. If we had all the talent across 100 disciplines lost accidentaly and to amoral disease we would today be past all of our fearful challenges.

[@barbaralyons3978]

You can't stand still while listening to Steve sing.

[@DannoCrutch]

The incomparable Steve goodman!

[@russellstone9056]

Best pronunciation of any singer ever. You can actually understand the words. On the opposite end you have Mick Jagger's "Jumpin' Jack Flash." =)

[@FilmFlam]

I'm very familiar with Jimmy's version. Great song. Thanks for sharing.

[@marlinweekley51]

This should be played every 100 years on new years eve. 😆

[@warrenbrew758]

Steve Goodman wrote another hidden Gem

[@drbombay91765]

Steve has been dead for over 30 years now. I regret not seeing him perform. He and Jimmy Buffett were the "original" Coral Reefer Band.

[@rayfrumalorra6241]

Incredible songwriting...unbelievable talent! thats all i can say.

[@OnwardoldEye]

Really nice, lovely.

[@RebeccaannWood]

I love Steve Goodman!

[@sartainja]

Viva the memory and music of Steve Goodman. Hope Steve and John are picking and writing songs together on the other side of the river.

[@1jamyc]

... with Pete Seeger to help out on banjo (like he did on the 20th Century record).

[@rmkarsten]

And I thought Jimmy Buffett wrote the song! Steve was an amazing song writer.

[@laurelrunlaurelrun]

It's been a weird start to the 21st. We'll just make the best of whatever age we get born into.

[@larnche]

God I love this clip.. A true master

[@lisapatrickromano3806]

TRUE TROUBADOR!!!❤

[@ramirofrache292]

Such a good folk's writer and singer!!!

[@scottdaley1672]

The audience is watching him in awe

[@jdavis417]

Surely camera operators had to turn down their apertures several notches when Steve Goodman took the stage. His energy and brilliance reflected from smiling mouths forced Steve to apply a thick layer of sunblock before performances. ;)

[@DannoCrutch]

John Davis yes, this true ;-) Great comment!

[@jeffgaumond4250]

This happened every once in a while him (he was a very energetic guitar player). some of his contemporaries report instances where he broke a string in the middle of a song, reached into his pocket, strung another string, tuned and continued playing while continuing to sing the song without missing a beat. Nobody can ever remember hearing of anybody in their lifetimes who could duplicate that feat.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

@@jeffgaumond4250 Apparently Rory Gallagher did it. Another one with Steve's personality that was taken too soon. Steve and Rory both had decided that the important thing in life was to give their all for the people present listening. And that's what they did better than any other performers I have seen in my life.

[@murrmac]

@@jeffgaumond4250 Urban myths spread rapidly.

[@michaelsawicki8233]

All of those kids in the audience; mostly retired now, like me. Tears in my eyes.

[@charlesnewcomb6520]

What a Beautiful song.I

[@ligialewis2182]

I feel almost embarrassed to admit that I had never heard of Steve Goodman until I saw an interview with Arlo Guthrie who mentioned and gave credit to Steve for writing City of New Orleans . By this sheer "luck" ( or was it destiny ? ) that I discovered Steve . Thankfully ! Now I see that he was a dynamic , charismatic, tremendously talent musician and fine human being . I am enjoying his music on KZbin these days . It saddens me that illness took him at such a young age , but gleefully his music and memory live on . Rest in Peace, Steve . You're a hero . George Lewis, Sr.

[@ericsmallwood2009]

Ligia Lewis. I'm in your boat, exactly the same experience and it's brill watching all the iTunes slots. Loved the Cubs song and tradition and so sad he didn't live to see them win the World Series. That's now in my book with the joy of watching a Lambeau Leap.

[@originalgod9087]

My son recently went to a David Allen Coe show so i was listening to "you never even called me by my name" 1of my favorite DAC songs then when DAC mentioned "a good friend of mine wrote this song...etc and mentiined Steve Goodman my curiosity got the best of me so i googled "Steve Goodman" and im feel so blessed and grateful i did! I was born in 1965 and didn't realise alot of songs I've listened to and loved all my life were written by this AWESOME, TALENTED, RENAISSANCE, BIGGER THAN LIFE MAN! Wished I payed more attention whilst he was still with us because i would have begged, robbed or stole to see him live! But Alas I've got all these wonderful clips and videos to watch and be in awe of his pure Love of Life and Talent! Thanks DAC... YOU ROCK TOO!

[@capyboppy]

That’s how I found out about him too Ligia. What a powerhouse. How many of us could live life like he did under such a cloud; what a fantastic inspiration he was and still is even though he’s gone.

[@capyboppy]

@James Brian I like a wide range of music indeed. I’m not keen on so called music where you can’t tell what they are singing. Anything from the thirties up to the seventies. Plus all sorts of genres: ‘world’; Classical; New Age,” Spiritual in fact anything that is good and reaches the soul or at least a foot tapping rhythm. Example for me with my last 2 music downloads is 2 tracks from the Netflix soundtrack of “Live up to Your Name”. ‘Always’ by Hyolyn and the theme tune song ‘Here I am’ by Min Kyung Hoon. One a ballad and the other a foot stomping style. Big wide taste for this ‘oldie’.

[@madmattdrummer5487]

Never knew Steve Goodman wrote Banana Republics, it’s such a Jimmy Buffett kind of song, but it proves how good of a song writer Steve was. I do really love Jimmy’s recoding though

[@frankrives9964]

I wonder if Steve Goodman in the middle of a performance ever forgot he was at work. He had so much fun. Always smiling and excited.

[@pcoffey49]

Damn! This guy was good!

[@laydbakk1]

Saw Steve with John Prine in Houston in a little downtown bar in 72... Prob'ly a hundred people there... He played first and, toward the end of his set, he just couldn't revel enough great things about John Prine who, was the main billing for that little acoustic show... Empty theater type stage with a wooden floor, large pull together curtains either side, just one guy, one mic on a stand, one wooden bar stool (which, he never used) with his small amp about 20 feet back... Steve had the whole place completely taken with every song and, laughed like crazy at his own funny lyrics and lines right along with everybody there... Place was raucous as he was... When he was done, he quickly intro'd John Prine and, left the stage... Prine staggers out looking pretty tipsy already, guit swung behind his back, dragging another old wooden bar with one hand, and a six pack of bud in the other... He played a short set because after every song, he pulled off a bud from the ring, chugged it and, started a new song... Time the six pack was done, so was he... He barely got off the stage, falling off his stool several times, then somehow had enough brain left to make something like a "I gotta go, now" adieu and, staggered, mostly upright off stage... Crowd all but, went silent and, chattered amongst itself like, "what the hell just happened here?" Prine obviously never returned and, I remember thinking how everyone thought they got ripped off for the price of the ticket (about $5 bucks back then) were it not for Steve Goodman... I went out and bought all Steve's albums and, have loved his music ever since... As to Prine, went to see him one more time at the Riverfest in Little Rock early 2000's... It rained the afternoon he was to play, and even though it was an outdoor stage, it was roofed with an open front... Every other band played that afternoon, but Prine never showed up... So much for seeing Prine again... I've always liked his music and, think he's a great writer but, I think if anyone misses being around Steve Goodman more than anyone; it'd be John Prine...

[@OxfordTown]

This anecdote was interesting to read, but I have seen quite a few John Prine shows. Him being drunk/not showing up is definitely not a rule. I think we can agree that Steve Goodman was an incredible talent and JP probably misses being around him more than anyone.

[@LUCHO12407]

Es realmente bueno....estaba buscando a Wily Nelson y me encuentro este diamante..

[@magnehoiberg]

plain genious.