John Prine | House Of Strombo

[@jpotter2086]

Here we are again. Prine and Lightfoot are both gone now. The music lives on. Like a weighted blanket for a troubled mind. 3.5M views in 2024.

[@paulbookbinder4899]

I’m 60 years old. Lifelong Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Leonard Cohen , Chris Smithers , etc fan. So how, how, oh my god how is it that I never heard of John Prine until yesterday? I will never have time on this earth to adequately grasp and appreciate the depth and beauty of this miraculous artists work. I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me.

[@iTsSeCrEtPerDuE]

I'm 24, 25 this coming July. When I was 11 my mom met a guy. A long, long story short, the only good thing to come from it is our love for certain music now, Prine being one of them. I am so grateful to have his music, it has helped me through a lot of tough times. He has such beautiful and deep words, and the perfect personality to go with it all.

[@moecoolmag]

there are many artists I'm just discovering at 64...enjoy the ride...you won't lose with jp

[@scotsman6712]

I was daydreaming at one of his concerts when I should have been paying attention but he inspired me to write one of my better songs, so i give him credit.(editors note: my song isnt that good and im pretty tired of that one now)

[@robdevilliers666]

Exactly my feeling!

[@seonadmacleod139]

Me too Paul and I am in my 60's also, a real music lover of all genres. I can't believe this amazing artist was under my radar for so long! I heard he has Covid 19, praying he will make a good recovery, not ready to lose him now I've found him!

[@froglevelfilms]

I was, just yesterday, explaining to my 92yo dad that whenever you ran into a JP fan, you could be sure you were meeting a good human being. This is the sweetest comment section on youtube.❤

[@ClydeHUC]

Ted Bundy was a Prine fan at UW

[@ClydeHUC]

And you can be sure of that

[@walter2990]

There's always an exception to the rule. He was a demon who focused on terrorizing and preying upon innocent victims. It's a sad and revealing thing for you to bring such a comment forward on such a positive video! Take a look in a mirror and see if you're just wanting to shock people, or if you're just deranged like your aforementioned demon.@ClydeHUC

[@cherylwinder7038]

I have loved John Primes for 30 yrs or so. In my early 30s I was singing his songs to my friends. Just heard him sing Sam Stone & cried all the way through & they're still rolling !!!

[@cherylwinder7038]

Oh I forgot, I'm 68 now & a female !!!

[@swale12]

John Prine is not dead. Until the last person who ever heard his songs dies, he will never die. peace my brother.

[@deandyson-turnbull729]

Amen!

[@jaysoneubanks579]

He lives through the music. His spirit will never die...as long as we play his music.

[@margaretstoner4701]

I LOVE your attitude! THANK YOU ❤

[@williamleahy1377]

yep I stumbled on this tonight,i,m new to it all,i,m totally taken by this,wonderful.

[@caltig7]

Viva John Prine!

[@seymoreduless8920]

Strombo you can’t have imagined the significance of capturing this performance. Thank you

[@jbd2802]

John was a wordsmith like no other. His sense of humor comes out in his writing, and his way of putting it out there will never be duplicated.

[@janemilner8162]

john was the quintessential GENIUS, the wordsmith that touched every heart

[@daveweickert2011]

John Prine is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

[@carolinastringband]

Yes!!!

[@maddman2900]

What a beautiful comment that is.

[@randysollars5350]

Oh my God, what a tribute 👏

[@ClydeHUC]

So positive and true!Thank God, Thank you!❤

[@KevinSmith-hm5pj]

Amen 🙏

[@BCSpiritBear]

If you love John Prine, you are a friend of mine.

[@jamesgaydos6188]

Thank you, Friend, James

[@jaloysius1958]

Nice to know BCSpiritbear

[@carmenhardy2629]

Hello friend

[@jamesgaydos6188]

@@carmenhardy2629 thank you

[@bonniedrouillard3963]

BCSpiritBear love!

[@ryephil]

When Gordon breaks into tears after John saying it's an honour playing for him. I miss human emotion like that.

[@jeaubeau]

Create it

[@davidfoster6170]

I thought the same thing. That's one of the best parts of this incredible video.

[@esperanzamunoz6719]

And love and kindess.

[@dustydon6419]

Great music soothes the human soul. John Prine was a master at writing / performing such deep music. What would it have been like to know him?

[@gregshupenia1377]

My heros

[@BCpov]

I think I've watched this at least 20 times now. Here's to 20 more. RIP John.

[@terrykoch9848]

Same.

[@SuperBuzz71]

Only on about 10

[@95592123]

Kp immortal thanks againkohmnie

[@lawrence1960]

I’m on 30 views…..

[@deidremoon2690]

Me too. To be there!!!

[@vincentlussier8264]

When you have Gordon Lightfoot sitting in like all the others, that says it all about John Prine right there!

[@MadonnaGrogan]

My girl cats curl up ,purr when John sings.classy felines😊

[@georgetaylor368]

Right

[@georgetaylor368]

Agree

[@butterball1651]

Yes, mine too M.​@@MadonnaGrogan

[@jbri1]

sitting in and crying....

[@donmcallister3745]

I thought of this video… hearing the passing of Gordon Lightfoot… last night. I remember how moved he was listening to John sing. I was grateful to see John at Radio City Music Hall on what would turn out to be his last tour. His passing hit very hard… he had survived cancer… twice… but Covid stole him away. Now Gordon Lightfoot has left us also… It’s so strange to realize that as I get older myself… I shouldn’t be surprised to hear about people I grew up listening to or watching… are gradually living their last years… and one day they are … gone. We all have our limited time… I guess… it’s just the way it is. Hope that John’s spirit was able to be aware of Gordon’s spirit’s arrival… two great voices… reunited… 🎵💐🎵 Thank You… both… for the music 🎶 🎼🎵🎶 You are both greatly appreciated… R.I.P.

[@sammyseagull]

I would trade EVERY DAMN CONCERT I EVER SAW just to be in that room! This ONE video makes You Tube worth it's invention!!

[@mikeselep6900]

Absolutely!!! There is a love flowing from John through every audience member!!! I have watched this video over and over. I shared it with my parents who grew up with John. They loved it and watch it over and over...

[@fidadee]

Me too.this is one of my favorites.A legend!

[@harrybraiden4166]

Me too,didnt know who he was until i saw this.

[@suzenjuel2791]

Me too!!!

[@Prospect.1]

I just told my ol man ,, that must b someone private party ,, to have so many greats ,,in same room ,,singing along ,,we saw him in 90's in Birmingham, Alabama,, we where invited to after party ,, but my ol man had a job ,remember when men worked everyday,, I just told him if we had known ,,that u didnt have to work just say ,, I got this or that wrong when in reality,,they r able just sorry ,, anyway I digress, I told him ,, we should have stayed ,, but ,,my man is a good man ,, he went to work ,, but sure hate we missed that party ,, rest in peace John ,you gave us so much more than music u gave us our youth back ,u partied with us, u made us laugh u made us think 🤔,u made us cry ,but u never left us ,, sayin ,, well that was disappointing,, as so many concerts do these days ,, not that we get to many anymore ,, dont cha hate time ,, it takes everything good from us,, I wish u all luv out there,, pass this kindness on today ,, say Hello in there to an old person or any person ,, ❤🎵🎶🎵🎶✌🌹😉😊 an if u have some ,, get yourself an illegal smile

[@ivymay6168]

My first concert was John Prine at Massey Hall back in 2009. I was 7 and my mum was supposed to take her best friend to the show but after months of begging she surprised me with the ticket because she knew I loved him just as much as she did. After the show his manager came out and gave me John's guitar pick, I still have it to this day. Rest in peace Mr.Prine

[@grandenauto3214]

Awesome

[@EGenthusiast]

That's cool as hell man! I hope u use it!

[@lukelambert6549]

RIP John, the story telling is un matched!!

[@ericwilliams8487]

I gotta say, Todd Snider is carrying that storyteller torch.

[@jimmcjames457]

Tonight I just read that Gordon Lightfoot has died 😢, and had to come watch this moment again when John sings his tribute to Gordon (at 6:36). Two of my favorites gone now but never forgotten❤❤

[@MelonSplitter]

We all have demons but this music purifies the souls. RIP John

[@paulnolan9682]

fucking covid. I'm a grown ass man, but sitting here crying over the loss of this treasure. RIP sir.

[@randysollars5350]

I'm 66 years old, happy or sad, I can barely help tearing up when I hear John Prine

[@ClydeHUC]

Miss him. Was not covid

[@ClydeHUC]

​@@randysollars5350get that. Replace sad with glad maybe my friend

[@ClydeHUC]

​@@randysollars5350We're all going with the glad he was here

[@brandonmesecar8641]

John Prine is my favorite artist and it's not even close and I'm only 41 years old

[@broncobill54]

Was introduced to John Prine’s music back in 1972 . I’ve been a fan ever since. One of a kind talent and will be sorely missed. God rest your soul John Prine.

[@onion6foot]

Who could not love John? What a soul.

[@tomcooley3778]

Well put .

[@oleggorky906]

Interesting how in his later years he’s got a Bob Dylan rasp, compared to his earlier sound. Oh well, even with the hell that he went through with his health in the last 20 years, it still didn’t rob his voice of character. I’ve only just discovered his work but how could I have never known it for all these years? It’s like someone turned the lights on in my head and said, ‘Hello in there!’

[@MadonnaGrogan]

❤

[@bwalla50]

John Prine and Gordon Lightfoot. Two of the greatest singer/songwriters who ever graced this earth. In the same room. Magical.

[@JustAnAverageBrad]

this is my favourite recording session of John Prine ...i just keep coming back to listen again and again...whoever was responsible for the audio that day did an awesome job 👍

[@randyhodges8782]

Yes! Audio person. You done real good.

[@margaretstoner637]

I canno6 pi8k a fav0titec song

[@dtruell]

Oh, I totally agree!

[@valbolger6796]

Magic 😢

[@davidhendriks4883]

I came to the comments to say the same thing.

[@samwinter2527]

I am 65 and have been listening to John Prine since I was in high school. This Chicago mailman is truly an American treasure, and I was so sad when he died. He was a poet and a musician and I will listen to him all my years. RIP JP

[@ClydeHUC]

Agree. People die. It's OK. Not a tragedy cause he's a singer.

[@brianwade879]

He was a Chi-Town mailman ? How did I miss that ? What the heck was I doing ? 😢

[@valbolger6796]

He enjoyed living in Ireland

[@davidlawrence5]

The look on Gordon's face speaks as deeply as John's song. I miss you old friend.

[@robertgreen9150]

At 77, I realized how many didn't know John...All the girls loved this genius and rightfully so, eh?!

[@angelicaluce3230]

That looks like GORDON LIGHTFOOT sitting there - humming along. The LAST TIME I saw him - in person - was in THE VILLAGE CORNER club in Toronto, in 1965. I used to see him all the time there. I've ALWAYS LOVED GORDIE. IT'S so GOOD TO SEE HIM. Hold on - I just remembered the last time ACTUALLY that I saw him was at his house in Rosedale at his CHRISTMAS PARTY. GOD BLESS YOU GORDIE!.

[@nancylail-hulon8886]

Never heard of John Prine before my son and Daughter in law chose “In Spite of Ourselves” for their 1st dance. I’m so happy they did…❤

[@anilkapahi8788]

The world that was worth living in died with John Prine but his music will always be a reminder of that world. The world that many people live in now is a complete mystery to me.

[@tcoopr2]

Amen. Amen. I know what you mean.

[@lmbgemstonesandgifts8789]

I turned 51 this past July , I first heard John Prine when I was 14. I have deep love, respect & admiration for him ! I will spend the rest of my days here on earth regretting I never saw him in person! Thank you so much for this video! I’ve watched & listened more times than I can count! Much love & peace John Prine ❤❤

[@micsayre]

Prine and Gord in the same room.....if I had been there I believe I would've exploded.

[@shanephillips1730]

John Prine doing the Hag for Gordon Lightfoot. I am not sure I am worthy. The mind of a poet, the soul of an old woman and the heart of a newborn. Long Live Prine!

[@lynnkrieg]

I can feel this. In the fibers of my soul. From John's emotion to Mr. Lightfooot singing and remembering another place in time.ive listened to this 3x today. And I've sobbed everytime. And I'm thankful. Rest in paradise john

[@southsideronnie]

I can't believe I just found this treasure. Thank you for sharing John, George and Gordon!!

[@lesterweinheimer665]

Exactly any friend of John is a friend of mine. Lost my brother-in-law's today from covid. M and John we're a lot alike. Fun loving ,happy teddy bear kind of guys. They would have gotten along great. Such a sad day but John's music can always cheer you up, or make you cry, or both. Is music always helps me make it through the day. Rest in peace John and Ronnie.

[@julieclifford7698]

Sooo much love for this man.. loved his new gravely voice.. and always his stories.. Gordon Lightfoot was here too… and the last song w the Kazoos.. soo much fun w John… missin.. Steve Goodman.. John always loved and remembered him.. as we’ll remember them forever.. sweetest Smiles.. ♥️💚💙

[@jeffmcewen4466]

I love john prine but to see Gordon lightfoot in tears .. wow .. AMAZING!!

[@jenniferreyes1764]

It's never been about his voice for me...it's the lyrics

[@steveseefeld3653]

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[@randybickle8594]

It made me tear up like I always do listening to John.

[@krisking5510]

Ya, I'm in tears too.. held out pretty good till Sam Stone, that one gets me every time

[@tjinnes]

I must have watched this 100 times. Gets better and better. Love JP.

[@karenhall-gist6966]

I fell in love with John's music when I heard his first album at a record store in Kansas City & I bought it on the spot & took it home & listened to it over & over. Sam Stone ripped my heart out. I''m 73 now & I had a lot of friends who went to Vietnam I lost a lot them in Vietnam & I lost many more to the drugs they took to try to forget the physical & mental pain from the war. John sang their story so well. He expressed loss, pain & humor in his songs. I also loved Please Don't Bury Me & lots more.. His concerts were huge highlights of my life! I've loved him for 50 yrs & still do. .

[@jimneuman8785]

Thank you for reaching out sister. Please don't bury me is a masterpiece.

[@Prospect.1]

Right on brother ,, from a lil sister that's been listening to him for bout 48 years now,, ty 4 your service ,, and so sorry 4 all the loss,, when we visited the Vietnam wall ,,I had a peace symbol necklace on ,, I took it off payed it there at wall ,,I didnt deserve to wear it ,, God Bless you,,and may john rest easy ,, he was part of everything life had to offer ,,in his songs ,, takes me back to different places different times some where good some where not so good ,, but ,,I treasure each of my souvenirs, they took me so long to collect ,, lyin here in bed with my darlin of 38 years ,, listening to music we lived by ,,and will die with ,, I wish u all lots of luv ,peace ,stay safe n healthy dont leave ol world to soon more memories to b made an John's music will b there in back of our minds as we make em then re live em all again ❤🎶🎵🎶🌹

[@karenhall-gist6966]

@@Prospect.1 I'm glad you will carry his songs in your heart forever.

[@joojoobean84]

God bless you

[@kentkearney6623]

PINK CADILLAC was my into. Hope you have a copy too.

[@eddippleshirleyspraise4813]

the song " sam stone " made me quit speed and probably saved my life in 77 . it was nearly 40 years later that I found who John prine was . now he will forever be one of the two most important singer wordsmiths in my world

[@masonburkeen3809]

who is the other one?

[@kensawich4281]

I heard John Prine a couple years ago. I Was amazed at his song writing and guitar picking then and I'm still amazed.I would've loved to have gone rainbow trout fishing at any time or place with Johnny..Anyone that has praise and admiration for Gordon Lightfoot is "aces" in my book.

[@fightington]

yeah, who is the other one? the ppl want to know!!

[@rickshaw60]

@@masonburkeen3809 Bob dylan

[@rickshaw60]

@@fightington dylan of course

[@fenwayify]

This is absolutely lovely. I don't know if I've ever seen two more gentle and genuine souls sitting in the same room as John Prine and Gordon Lightfoot. The image of Gordon smiling and singing along as he savors John's music is as sweet as it gets. This whole scene, especially hearing my all-time favorite song, "Summer's End," reaches deep inside me...filling me with nothing but peace, love and gratitude...

[@peterchristodolos3511]

i grew upin Gary, and. lived in the Chigo metro area all my life, and with John starting out in Chicago, I can't fivure out how i never heard of John prine. I'm 71 now and somehow stumbled across a segment with JOHN PRINE, and I've been enjoying listening to him all througb my day!!! I hope John lives to be 100 years old, so I can listen for all his new songs !

[@htidas]

Gordon Lightfoot singing along w/ 'Far From Me' is beautiful.

[@tygulick]

John Prine is real, fearless, purely transparent and kind. A living legend. I have deep admiration!

[@wimdonkers7448]

What a wonderful document. The intimacy of the performance ads an extra dimension to his songs. A true homage to this great man.

[@MaIContent]

I cant imagine there ever being another john prine. there is something fragile and gentle and huge and fearless and full of love and precious and intimate. I will miss him like I don't miss other performers. I feel I lost my father again.

[@laspina54]

Rich Perez I love your words. I’m heartbroken

[@karenglennon1995]

Rich, I feel so much the same way. I saw John Prine in September last year at Red Rocks in Colorado. He danced and shuffled off of the stage with such joy and happiness and it made me cry because that's exactly something my dad would have done, dancing in his old man way. I miss my dad so much, and John Prine reminded me so much of him in his joy and fun. Prine was truly a national treasure as an artist and as a human being. We were blessed to be alive at the same time with him.

[@nunyabidness9895]

I cried my eyes out when I heard....I thought he was getting better.

[@vmguy1]

@@nunyabidness9895 Yeah I agree. I was so scared we were going to lose him. Then we didn't hear anything for a week, and I thought surely that was a good sign. Then suddenly he's gone! And you realize how fragile life is, and how lucky we have been to live in such great years for music. My friends and I have been playing Prine songs for almost 50 years. And it's impossible to ever replace a guy like John. His wit and compassion, and the way he can evoke such deep raw emotion with a couple of lines of lyrics, he was one of a kind! Yes I cried too... But I take solace in knowing he's having that vodka and giner ale, and the cigarette that's nine miles long, surrounded by friends and family in Heaven.

[@orkycathcart6397]

AND THERE NEVER WILL BE ANOTHER LIKE JOHN-PRINE EVEN IF YOU WAIT A TRILLION YEARS !!!!!!!! JOHN IS THE ONLY ARTIST THAT CAN MAKE ME LAUGH ONE MINUTE , THEN CRY THE NEXT !!!!!

[@paulhedman7387]

Man, that was just beautiful. The respect that John and Gordon have for each other is so strong I can feel it.

[@michaels9411]

What a beautiful night of music. I feel so blessed to find this tonight. John is a gem that keeps shining brighter the longer you listen and to have Gordon Lightfoot in the audience just makes it so much better. RIP gentlemen and thank you for all the feels for so long.

[@maricordes1559]

I'm wrecked. He was everyone's storyteller, the best chronicler of all of our tumult. There's a hole in our universe now with his echo in it.

[@brianwinchester5066]

Beautifully written, Mari.

[@robertparadis3395]

I'm reading your comment while listening to Neil Degrasse describe the size of a hole discovered recently in space and he says there just aren't any words we typically use to adequately describe the size of that emptiness. What are the chances.

[@shanerowe5289]

Best thing I can say is that JP was never background music.You had to stop what you were doing and listen and laugh or cry, probably both within one song.

[@maricordes1559]

@@shanerowe5289 So true.

[@googleuser2874]

@@robertparadis3395 That's our work as humans, to fill the void (ideally), not make it bigger.

[@jimmurphy7390]

Is it possible to watch this without welling up and tears fall. Thank you John.

[@meredithmoon]

I was at this (I'm in this video, but I won't say where hehe) and it truly is one of my most cherished memories. I can remember the entire experience photographically. John is one of my top 5 favourite songwriters ever... I was choking back tears the whole damn time. RIP John Prine... the small window of time you visited us here changed the lives of so many.

[@meredithmoon]

I will add that the energy of the room was comparable only to a handful of live performances I've ever attended - the absolute intimacy - you could hear a pin drop. All were fixated on this man whose music we love so dearly.

[@marilynlovelady607]

Bless you.

[@pascalennis9123]

But sure i can see you in it hun,fair play to ye ,

[@seanryan8304]

I was crying the whole time watching this

[@scottbrooks5136]

I'm so jealous! When I think that I could have had a John Prine house party for a few thousand, my heart stops and my eyes leak. His minds work continues to be a gift

[@joebenik]

"A question ain't really a question, if you know the answer too." Gold.

[@seanriffle6324]

He had so many verses that meant so much. That is one of them.

[@vmguy1]

I've played Prine's songs for almost 50 years. One time I was singing Far From Me and when I was done, someone asked what the heck does "an old broken bottle looks just like a diamond ring" mean? I couldn't fathom how anybody couldn't see the symbolism in that line..... Also always loved "I guess that love's like a Christmas card, decorate a tree, throw it in the yard" too. But John Prine had so many evocative and eloquent lines in his hundreds of tunes. Cheers!

[@seanriffle6324]

@@vmguy1 That would have floored me also. One of my favorite lines.

[@kevinbarrett4976]

.stored in a box of Unobtainium ..

[@illepu]

Sounds just like scat singing , just a really special kind! How can anyone sum up essences of life in just a few syllables. I try but fail, then return to John and his old D-28.

[@tonymorris8789]

Have you ever been in church and the preacher is preaching a sermon and it feels like he knows something you did last night and he is preaching right at you? Prine's lyrics give you that same feeling.

[@FixNewsPlease]

Thank you. You've said what I've been trying to say for days.

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

He cuts to the core and makes us feel better for not being the only ones confused/hurt/jealous/ amused and so many other feeelings.....smile for John, it's all he ever really wanted.

[@jamespennington9719]

Tony! That was an awesome comment! I was searchin for the feeling this song gave me when I seen your comment! And you nailed it!

[@edgarraigoza2092]

Tony Morris well said. You my friend captured it entirely.

[@epete1372]

Tony, how right you are....he's the preacher all of us need. The "happier" the John Prine song, the deeper I knew the lyrics would be and the closer I would listen. He exemplified what it means to be an "artist" in everything he did.

[@monicacote6304]

In a league of his own, John speaks to me like no other. You live on in my heart and in my head. Wisdom. Calling us out to look and SEE.

[@jamestucker457]

".......You've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness. You're out there runnin' just to be on the run". Only John Prine can deliver the mail like that.

[@starkravingbonkers1]

Alabama 3 did a great cover.

[@smyletuneage]

Mr. Prine is an American treasure that the world is privileged to hear and enjoy. A truly monumental talent.

[@googoo-gjoob]

between him & Randy Newman....im good.

[@jefflevesque5316]

yep

[@gandalfshakur8235]

until i scrolled down i was just gonna say that same.

[@gregormiller4037]

@@googoo-gjoob please dun forget Leonard Cohen, a great story teller:)

[@rickhewitt9235]

add his work to that of guy clark and townes van zandt and you never have to listen to anything else... it's all covered ... at least anything that matters anyway

[@32trixieh]

I wis I could stop crying but I can't. My best friend I never met...

[@robertdizon2801]

"...sweet songs never last too long on broken radios." Sleep well John, thanks for all music, what a gift, what a gift...

[@nt3833]

What a talent to be able to be able to write songs that can make you both laugh and cry. Such a special person and beautiful soul. And so relatable, feels like hanging with a friend.

[@RichardHartman-z4v]

Summer's end is the perfect song, I can see the doubt in the eyes of the audience at first, of John Prine wins them over one by one. My hat goes off to the man who put made this happen.

[@BCSpiritBear]

That was my first John Prine song, I'm a late comer. That song has so much meaning and so relevant for today. He cared so much about humanity.

[@aliorjenk94]

Been listening to John since the 70s his words and music inspires, he touches your heart and soul, his music will never die.

[@timmycraig7513]

This is the best all-around show done at the Strombo with John Prine, his entourage and all the great and lucky people who were able to see it live! I would have given almost anything to see that show. Forever R.I.P John, there will never be another you, you're the absolute best especially when you sang with your ex-wife or Iris Dement

[@jch928]

John's unassuming benevolence sets everyone at ease in the audience even though he knows he has them all in the palm of his hands. Absolute master class

[@carolinastringband]

Masterclass... truly an accurate description of these 45 minutes.

[@malihalls7129]

A wordsmith of the highest order, a living legend is John Prine...Great job by the sound person too.

[@alacounte3379]

Cryin and laughin with John Prine here in Montana. What a treasure he is!

[@dcoop1422]

Im young but I Saw John Prine March-7-19 Melbourne. 4kd it for Dad who couldn't attend as he was unwell. Ill be if not the last surviving person to have see Prine Live. Ill check back to this comment in 2100 to let you know I made it.

[@Larkpine]

RIP 💔 John and Gordon! Two masters of Writing and inspirational music! They live on with the gifts they gave us. ❤

[@daleloggie4152]

Two of Bob Dylan's favorite song writers

[@Larkpine]

Yes, Jimmy Buffett too! 😭 loved Gordon ❤️

[@daleloggie4152]

Yes, and we've lost all three 😢

[@grandenauto3214]

@@daleloggie4152and Nancy Griffith, and Ian Tyson

[@songpoets-ramcey]

Gordon Lightfoot shedding tears, kinda says it all. Pure magic. Ramcey in Nashville

[@nanonevol]

Everyone is!

[@waynethera2712]

Yea that’s the good shit right there. Pure honest admiration for each other.

[@lbnass]

Every time I see him on screen I get choked up

[@bill713b]

Met Mr. Lightfoot and sat and talked with him and the band sittin' on a couch in his hospitality room after a concert in Peach Tree City, GA. He picked and signed my guitar. (I showed him some tools of how to play "YOU COULD READ MY MIND" . . . the 'right' way.) He laughed til he cried! Gordon is one big ole bundle of love and heart.

[@ajhoenings6203]

I’m cry.

[@canadianhappyinitalytruest6556]

John Prine was the only musical artist who’s death truly affected me, so long. I couldn’t listen to his music for about a year because I would get too emotional. He’s a truly incredible artist. Prolific and profound and pithy. 🥰🥰🥰

[@michaelcallahan6527]

I'm so sad this beautiful man is gone, but no matter how long he lived, his music is going to live a very long time.

[@JeffWHigdon]

Rewatching this with tears streaming down my face. RIP John. You'll always be loved, and will forever be missed. ❤

[@dianagraham8093]

There will be tears in heaven but Jesus will wipe them all away 🙏

[@riggidyromulidas4554]

Same my friend, lost a good one with john💔 bet he’s got that vodka and ginger ale

[@Vicka50]

I know, me too!!!!

[@russellford366]

@@riggidyromulidas4554 and a cigarette that's 9 miles long.

[@JohnCran]

Here is this 61 yr old singing his lungs out to "Summers End" in the kitchen with tears streaming down his face.

[@fayegregg8199]

To call this performance extraordinary is an understatement!

[@chrisoglesby3161]

Truly one of the greatest songwriters. RIP John....the angels will enjoy your songs.

[@gregorychiaramonte4037]

Gregory sorely missed John, still is great !

[@gregorychiaramonte4037]

Hi

[@wildlizzard1]

This is one of the best Prine concerts! Thank you for sharing this intimate performance for us all to enjoy as John watches down from heaven. I could listen to him all day and sometimes I do!

[@danmoen755]

Hi lizzard my lizzard lizzard lizzard Melissa stills loves this guy got to concerts and forgot to take her Uncle . Love my brothers girl.

[@mojoefelix]

This is so touching now that both he and Gordon have left us.

[@willkelley2377]

As I sit high in the mountains of Colorado under a full moon, trying to accept that Mr. Prine has gone, I am filled with gratitude for his music, as it has shaped me just as the highest of peaks that surround me. Gods speed John. Sing on.

[@cassonvaluationservices8476]

feeling the same way here, northwest corner of NJ

[@shanesawyer5103]

Same here, from central Kentucky

[@lynnemiller3633]

My husband and I spoke of him this weekend walking the beaches of Oregon. We just lack full appreciation he is gone. What a loss.

[@captnodge]

Will Kelly Thought I was reading some john prine type lyrics there

[@hopemoffatt7377]

Imagine being in that room!?! The respect that Gord Lightfoot and John Prine have for each other is obvious and delightful to witness.

[@claudiajames891]

What a joy to watch such dedication! John was definitely a one of a kind songwriter & performer!😍🏡🐦

[@vincentlussier8264]

I would have walked barefoot for miles over broken glass to have been in that room! Once you listen to John Prine you can't stop. And that old Martin he's playing sounds so amazing!

[@jimmurphy7390]

Im in awe that Gordons reactions to johns music is the same as his fans.Gordon sitting there eyes closed and ging deep into the lyrics is awesome.

[@toddgriffis896]

Aside from the fact that John Prine is one of the best songwriters ever the cinematography is the video is top notch

[@kevinhemken748]

John can always make me smile and cry at the same time , i love this man. Rest in peace john.

[@TheHINYG8]

I'm in tears. I can't being to express how much I loved this man and how sad I am that he has left us. I want to write something here worthy of this man..but John already gave us all the best words about life and being human....so instead I'm just listening to his brilliance and missing him without any hope of ever expressing how much his music meant to me as well as John told us about ourselves.

[@BreaktheTrend]

I hear you

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

Be grateful we had him 70 odd years. I know you are, I'm not on a high horse; I'm in the dumps with you my friend. But he would want you to smile and so do I.

[@oldgoat142]

@@youcanbesmartaskhow3857 Beautifully put.

[@nilaechols4357]

You have expressed what I've been feeling - I have wanted to write about how much he's meant to me but he has said so many beautiful words that I have fallen wordless.

[@paulmazouat3777]

You did just fine :)

[@systemaroc]

I can't help my tears seeing John Prine and Gordon Lightfoot. Both two icons of folk music who left us this beautiful music. RIP❤❤

[@mikearterbury306]

I am a 70 year old male but this song and seeing John and Gordons faces brings tears to my eyes....good ones

[@anonymom]

The great storyteller. I love listening to John tell his stories. 🥰

[@portarobbie]

One of my top three favorite songwriters of all time....and a big inspiration...

[@Pullitsurprize]

I don't know how many times I've watched this, but each time I think to myself what a wonderful gift John left us with his music and these performances.

[@walter2990]

I've watched this over 75 times, cause it brings me peace and pleasure!😊

[@hurricaneditka8729]

This is pure gold! I would have never thought watching a living room concert on my laptop could deliver so much joy, I wish everyone I knew would take an hour to sit back, relax and enjoy greatness! RIP JP

[@deidremoon2690]

Can you even imagine being there?

[@dturrentine9227]

THANK YOU JOHN,!!! YOU BRING MEMORIES ALIVE AND MAKE ME 😂 AND WE ALL KNOW LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE 🤣!!! YOU ARE AMAZING MAN WITH SUCH A GIFT OF TOUCHING OUR HEARTS AND SOULS!!!!

[@Fnberg744]

The simple thangs

[@WillieWeed]

It's the way John seemed to prefer, intimate shows. Until lil donnie took him away.

[@margaretstoner4701]

Remember, Mr.John Prime is an ANGEL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulross2914]

Absolutely sublime, I'd never heard of John Prine until he passed, but boy I miss him 😢

[@juliadonley5563]

Saw him 3 times and you missed a great show!

[@billconnolly2697]

You missed alot,but you found him.

[@abncolb1027]

I used to roll my eyes when my Mom would listen to John Prine. It's my biggest childhood regret. Now I'm her age when she tried to introduce his music to me and I get it. Better late than never 🤷‍♀️

[@courtneycox8297]

Abbie_Parent A universal theme that could be inspiration for a Prine song.

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

That's a john prine song!. Takes the right kind of ears to hear what hes saying and we can all admit we lacked that when we were young

[@abncolb1027]

@wavygr Lightfoot? I'm Canadian so, yes. 😀

[@edgarraigoza2092]

I share it with my 13 year old. And we both listen to Prine before his passing and now more than ever. Of course I have taken him to concerts since he was old enough to understand. Never too late I say even if he rolls his eyes one day he will remember our time listening to music. Just like you do.

[@flukedoos]

It's ok. I don't think you can appreciate John Prine as a youth. One needs life experience before you can appreciate Mr Prine.

[@jimbowh1]

Saw John in concert in Anchorage in 1980-ish. Came for the dinner show; overwhelmed with joy, laughter and appreciation, stayed for the late show. Have been following his music since '72. What an original brilliant lyricist.

[@petercosgrove6530]

Am almost seventy and somebody recently recommended John Prine to me. I am still wondering how I never heard this absolutely wonderful singer/songwriter before.

[@badbadmanly903]

I hear you, brother. But I don’t think I could’ve appreciated him when I was listening to the Stones and Zepplin (still listen to them, too)

[@jimsisko6462]

"You know she still laughs with me, but she waits just a second too long"...Nobody writes lyrics like John Prine.

[@jerryfenwyck]

John deserves a PEN award for his passages and prose. He is the literary equivalent of the great short story writers of middle America like John Carver.

[@kenisfree8410]

He is the best song writer & musician, imho

[@jmashe9949]

Omg love you John

[@johnmitrikas3508]

I used to go to The Riverboat in Toronto in the early 70’s . I missed Prine but got to see his buddy Steve Goodman and folks like Eric Andersen . What a magical time. Like you said Jim nobody writes like Prine . Bob Dylan even said that . Learned every song on Diamonds in the Rough. He’s the best.

[@maryannbrown5762]

@Jim Sisko: Read an interview with JP where he talked about being drawn to “the spaces in between” and being able to express them in his song writing.

[@danjudkins1760]

As John is in a battle against Covid-19, I write this with knowing John might not ever be able to perform for us ever again. I am 32 and a Prine fan since I can remember. My parents took me to my first Prine concert when I was in 9th grade. The way he connects with his fans through his storytelling and songs is amazing. A true national treasure. Get well soon John!!

[@springheeledjack165]

Fuck coronavirus, we will never forget JP.

[@LyndaDi]

That is one lucky bunch of people to be at this private performance of one of the greatest songwriters/performers. He won't be forgotten!

[@RadioGeisha]

My heart is breaking and melting at the same time. Lightfoot and Prine in the same room. I'm DONE.

[@jamesmccolez4984]

Simply a blessing

[@kcuz4851]

Watching Him rock and sing along with His eyes closed..My soul lies weeping on the floor.

[@chuckwilliam4746]

RIP to this great artist

[@misterfishy834]

To see Mr. Lightfoot tearing up too. Those two shared a bond. Priceless. Much love, RIP John Prine. 🙏❤

[@lynnemiller3633]

My husband and I had the same reaction. And the shared respect for each other - beautiful.

[@digr4u2]

My heart is broken. I can't stop crying. He was so strong. I thought he might fight his way back from this too? The world just got a lot colder, like it did when John Denver died. What an amazing songwriter, I think it can truly be said, there will NEVER be another one like John Prine...Rest Well. Have yourself a cocktail and smoke yourself a cigarette that's 9 miles long! Love you always... Your music will live on forever.❤

[@BreaktheTrend]

I'm feeling his passing so keenly. It feels like I've lost an old friend. His music connected with me in a way that was true and heartfelt. He was a perfect driving companion. I know no other artist will fill the void. I'm shattered for his friends and family.

[@flukedoos]

yes, it's a bit colder.

[@brianwade879]

Sadly, I think, I found John Prine after my Mum passed. I should say gladly, because it helped me through the pain. It was a few weeks before it really hit me. His music really helped. I really loved me Mum. 90 years she was my Mum, and then my friend. I could share anything with her. Man I miss her. It's about a year now. Seems like yesterday. Don't understand the delay. Miss her everyday ! Annie Lindsay Smith 🙏🎗️ Rest in Peace Mum. 🕊️

[@markyeager9463]

Let's toast John Prine forever at every Happy Hour. Picture him in his rock band, smoking a cigarette 9 miles long, kissing his sweetheart. So happy that his "manager" Fiona got him to write The Tree of Forgiveness. And his duets with Iris Dement will live to eternity. RIP

[@randallbaron7264]

Wow..found your comment on house of stombo..john prone is the best almost all I listen to late at night..discovered him,lately

[@mikelabomusic7782]

Such a beautiful man gets a whole house full of people crying by the 30-minute mark. He’s the best.

[@1777DK]

Some 20 years ago, I had a band and we were a local hit for a summer or two. We had this one song, that feature five guys on kazoo, we called the kazoo-section “the voice boys”. When John played “When I get to heaven”, and the kazoos came out, the last 20 years, hit me all at once, with ups and down, smiles and frowns, and I’ve been crying for a bit. John didn’t tell A story, with his songs, he tells OUR stories, and that is so incredibly amazing.

[@kwm2136]

Sam Stone gut punches me as much today as it did almost 50 years when I first heard it. What a song.

[@markmagwire7921]

Hell yes it does, then he puts out Summers End, about addiction, and I can barely stand to watch the video.... killer

[@Arcturian1111]

I just got into John Prine a day after his passing. I guess it's never too late. RIP John. Great stuff. I'm addicted now.

[@jackandpiper]

WhiteFeather he will be one of life’s sweetest treats..enjoy❤️

[@Alexlol15]

You will never be the same.

[@scottstrong2384]

Whitefeather, John was the soundtrack to my life, and he played St.. John's several times. I'm delighted that he's discovered you, even at this time. You have another world to discover!

[@timhoovermusicman]

You might try Joe Ely,Jimmie dale Gilmore,Robert earl Keene and guy Clarke,storytellers all... The road goes on forever and the party never ends...

[@mehmetkurtkaya3106]

True that

[@independentmusicguy]

I was fortunate that my friend David Kaelin introduced me to John Prine's classic Hello in There when we were 18. David was an old soul much like John who discovered this masterpiece written about old people by a young guy when he was young as well. Been appreciating John Prine for almost 60 years now.

[@TheBreezynight]

he's in heaven forming a band, having a vodka and ginger ale, bless you and thank you john, I discovered you late in life. amazing talent and a beautiful musical library left to us.

[@claudiajames891]

Blessings to your dear family 🙂

[@jenniferj.hallesq.9506]

And a cigarette 9 miles long 👏🏼👏🏾🥳💜🙏

[@robkarinmullen8513]

Been listening to John for 40 years