Up Close & Personal With John Prine & Sturgill Simpson | GRAMMY Pro

[@cornerstone1963]

This must be how it feels when a museum burns down. John Prine was a pillar in songwriting. I would have given anything to sit down and listen to his stories for a few hours. There will never be another John Prine. RIP my Friend..........

[@hohopelli]

The House of Strombo is excellent!

[@ruralninja7447]

Amazing

[@williepard]

Amen, brother.

[@yvonnehope6437]

that first sentence sounds like a john prine song. Write it.

[@MikeHunt-ix2xy]

I like to go by sturge a beer right poor f***** had to live through this s*** show

[@anthonyhopper9775]

John Prine. A great man who kept me from having a traumatic event. I fell at the Stadium in Memphis, TN I feel from top to bottom of steps. The kicker, my beer was still full. He laughed and clapped. I got a standing ovation from the Crowd. Thanks J. P. !

[@maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110]

That’s an awesome story. Lol

[@TheLeahisahunt]

What a humble man. I wish he was still here. I hope Sturgill continues to do what his heart tells him to do.

[@richardperkins5046]

So sad John Prine didn't see his dream of being an old person come true. We miss you. My daughter one year gave me trip to Tulsa with her to see JP. His band was there, but right after the break, he came back out with just him and his guitar. That's how I love him the best.

[@DaisyChaine]

What? He was well into his 70s, maybe even 80, when he died

[@kellseytrimble1603]

"that's what I always wanted to be when I grew up, was an old person" - I think John is my spirit animal.

[@lm8404]

Love this! John Prine is such a simple great man, yet his heart is wide open, and receives a lot of light, and then reflects it right back out for us all!!!!

[@kellypinsent9388]

I was so lucky to see this amazing man up front and personal at Holy Heart Theatre in St.johns, NL. My great friend got tickets for us to go both nights. His stories were as entertaining as his music. There’s a hole in the world! I am proud to sing and play some of your great tunes now than ever. Thank You Fiona, for locking him up in that hotel room. Rest In Peace John Prine! I love ❤️ you man!

[@paulcompton123]

There's more talent on that stage than the entire last decade of ACMA awards.

[@arctichare8185]

excluding the host.

[@toddsmotherman2789]

I agree

[@frankiedigiacomo7024]

Contry musicc

[@frankiedigiacomo7024]

Country music.

[@emzyking5847]

Amen

[@Zoloat]

This is one man on stage with his hero, and one man on stage with his friend.

[@justinlehr8183]

I love you, John. Thank you so much for all that you gave us.

[@rich836]

Yes great conversation, John Prine is such a great guy, wonderful writer and good sense of humour. Thanks for posting!

[@KenDay]

How wonderful to see Sturgill Simpson's admiring reactions during the session.

[@aaronewing4813]

Rest in peace, such a huge loss

[@jimbartle4183]

Missing John today. I found out he has passed from the covd19 virus, we will miss him greatly. we do, however, have have his recordings to keep him with us. God bless you John.

[@updem]

John, quite simply was one of the greatest to ever put words and melody together. A one of a kind human being.

[@mikeb3603]

Prine IS the voice of America. Over almost a half a century he has remained true to himself and America. Superlatives do not do him justice!

[@seamusobrien2675]

John is the voice of humanity, Touching, being moved and inspired.

[@sharongilmour3144]

I miss John Prine the most if any songster ever to pass away. I miss him every day just knowing he was in my world helped keep my blues away. RiP.

[@sharongilmour3144]

He always found the truth under the bright lights of the music world. I am so thankful for everything he ever wrote!!

[@ronniefromOR]

John Prine is a national treasure.

[@wallyman1948]

international

[@daniellarsen5520]

@Nathan Byrd I hope you're kidding. Johnny Cash and Dylan both thought John was one of the best songwriters of their time. There would be no Sturgill if there was no John Prine.

[@daniellarsen5520]

@Nathan Byrd fair enough, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I take it you're not a country fan.

[@daniellarsen5520]

@Nathan Byrd I hate to say it but nearly all of those artists you listed would disagree with you on Prine.

[@daniellarsen5520]

@Nathan Byrd one of John's greatest attributes as a songwriter was how accessible he made extremely complex emotions that everyone felt at some time. Whether it was the dispare and loneliness that comes with never accomplishing anything in life (Angel From Montgomery) or the physical and emotional scarring that comes from war and the subsequent PTSD that follows (Sam Stone) or losing a huge part of your childhood memories to the "progress of man" (Paradise), John's lyrics were always easily digestible. He dealt with very nuanced topics that a lot of artists of his time hadn't even attempted, but he never felt like he was preaching. He told stories of every day people in a way anyone could understand. You had felt something John was saying in some way or another. He told stories that everyone lived or had known someone who had lived them, and he did it in a way that was refreshing and easy, and even sometimes comical. I guess if you don't understand it, you just might not ever. Everyone deals with loneliness, everyone deals with loss, everyone deals with heartache and everyone deals with the absurdity of life, and John painted beautiful pictures of that and still does today. If it was good enough for Dylan, Johnny, and Kris Kristofferson, it's good enough for me. If you can't see the genius in a song like Sam Stone I don't know that I can properly explain it.

[@timdavis4227]

RIP Legend. Thank You

[@cameronmayhue5066]

Paul did a great interview here! Smooth transitions, nothing forced.

[@SS-fu7dd]

2 of my all time favorites right there...2 of the greatest songwriters that have ever took a breath of air on this earth.

[@hohopelli]

Good Lord, what a storyteller John was..

[@buckthrusthorn1104]

John prine realized how important Sturgill is to country music by having him sit in on this session.

[@misterr50]

Sturgill is so respectful of John Prine....John is a treasure...Sturgill is amazing...look forward to seeing them both on my Journey

[@dhix2388]

yes I thought the same sturgill was very respectfull and he is a gr eat talent

[@nikopoa6555]

He adores him. And it goes both ways. John shared a office with him in Nashville and John left Sturgill his Porche.

[@walter2990]

Me as well!

[@jodipurdy-quinlan8625]

Keep John Prine in your heart as he has been intubated since 3/26/20 and is in critical condition with COVID19. He beats cancer twice and now this virus attacks him; let's hope he pulls through it. His wife has also been diagnosed.

[@abidlack1980]

His music has been a part of me ever since I was a little kid and it's hard to believe he has the virus and I tear up now when I listen to his songs because it reminds me of his condition. It's probably the hardest thing that's hit me in a number of years.

[@TheGuitologist]

John Prine is so awesome. Ebullient soul.

[@galebolgosgodfrey6301]

this music should never be forgotten...

[@87mantaray]

Always a treat hearing John and his songs

[@mmchenry]

"Old people just grow lonesome , waiting for someone to say hello in there ."

[@BrentSends]

Sturgill is CRAZY to say he's "not a guitar player" . If you see him live, he can freaking rip.

[@Collective239]

Brent Henson yeah he does.

[@johnmcclintock8004]

Hey Sturgill...How about showin a genius picker / writer like John Prine a little respect ? You won't even look the man /master in the eye ?! Selfish & shameful !

[@Beelzebob]

@@johnmcclintock8004 Sturgill is too ashamed to do that because as good as he may be he can tell he can't hold a candle to Prine. they should have done 2 seperate shows

[@judithgips2959]

@@johnmcclintock8004 maybe he as was feeling shy. around Prine. people make a HUGE deal out of eye contact in this society - other cultures have a different set of rules.

[@JauntyWhale]

@@johnmcclintock8004 you're full of shit

[@jaysoneubanks579]

I never knew who John Prine was until I heard of his passing. I consider myself very knowledgeable when it comes to music. I have been exploring John's music for the last 4 weeks and I can say that he, without a doubt, has become my most favorite song writer of all time. Such simple song structure with such a powerful message. I'm sad I never got to see you perform John. I hope you are having your vodka and ginger ale next to peaceful waters.

[@jacobperleoni8549]

I feel the exact same way. I barely knew of him and when I dug in I couldn’t believe what I had been missing. He is now a huge influence on my songwriting. Hopefully I’ll get to 10 percent of his talent one day

[@jerrynebel4905]

@@jacobperleoni8549 Yep

[@billkuhels7225]

Man, that's unfortunate. As good as his records are he was even better live. The man was a professional & a natural performer on stage and could hold a crowd in the palm of his hand like few others. Even at an advanced age his shows continued to be joyful events. I miss him & you've missed out.

[@1DennisK]

Best "how-to" for the creative process I've ever heard.

[@grubb910]

Such a great interview, thank you Paul, for doing a terrific job provoking insight from John, and cultivating all of the great stories he had. I found additional ways to appreciate all three gentlemen. Sturgill Is so humble, nearly to the point of being aloof. I mean that in the best way. He speaks slowly and with such honesty. To me that shows great respect for John, Paul, and all of us, spectators. Thanks guys!

[@russkendrickmartin7257]

Sturgill Simpson: "There's really no rules; That's probably the best thing that ever happened to me was realizing that."That's the key to songwriting genius right there!

[@brianmock8441]

Just watching this again and crying

[@sandrat6058]

Rest in LOVE

[@brendaorton1174]

R. I. P. Mr. John Prine a great song writer singer gone!

[@lcolletti9901]

bless you John ! long may you live and be happy and healthy too

[@russkendrickmartin7257]

This is a great interview. There's so much to learn from these guys!!!

[@gandalfshakur8235]

Real talk. Real music.

[@KazmirMercedes]

I’m always late to the party… grateful to be able to see these two legends together. Love them both💜

[@jamespriest9658]

The poet laureate of loneliness passing in solitude is sadly ironic. Unfortunately there will be no toast at Armadillo World Headquarters tonight. We must all raise our glasses alone, as if he wrote the ending himself. To you John Prine, thank you so very much for everything. You loved us all and we love you back. Well done my friend.

[@williepard]

Damn, James, so well said.

[@artistgirl1489]

Very well put. I’m discovering him now that he’s gone and I’m thankful that the Lord gave us John Prine. What an incredible genius

[@sciencinessgut1909]

As Ronnie stated 8 months ago, "John Prine is a national treasure."

[@marcelstjean]

John is the man. this was awesome.

[@SethCocquit]

really digging these interviews. Thanks for doing them.

[@davidjames3985]

How can this be related in any form to the Grammies that crappy pop artists get all the time? the world needs more of this, minimalistic, talented, intimate. No need to wgiggle your butt around and have 30 dancers.

[@davidnovy8951]

If he was a painter in Florence during the renaissance, he would be called a genius.

[@bibs5]

rip lovely john

[@lokkii1447]

I always loved that line about “broken radios” It wasn’t till I was in my forty’s and seen the ravages of hard life’s and drugs that I really understood the brilliance that this man found while delivering mail. The truth about real ugliness in life.

[@johncook7281]

Thanks all on the internet for glimes of John Prime. Learning of him late. Angel From Montgomery was it 15 yrs. ago with Bonnie Raitt. Blessed are we with John Prine. From all angles serious, for, against, undecided. "In spite of ourselves we'll be sitting on a rainbow" Sam Stone.

[@RickyConnelley]

As a songwriter just starting out and just moving to Nashville, I absolutely adore JP! His writing was so unique and such a loving soul. So sad and such a gigantic loss for anyone who loves music! Also love Sturgill and from the town next to where he was born in ky. Hope to make 1% of the quality songs these guys do! ♥️

[@paulmchugh653]

So sad to hear of the death of John Prine glad to have seen him play live a few times. RIP.

[@dhagginsjr]

Such a great conversation here for any writers out there.

[@jshowen1]

Fantastic interview!

[@jessieconley6519]

John Prine is great and Sturgill is high as hell, lovin every second of sharin the stage with a legend

[@thomasmccaffrey3100]

I just love these guys, I’ve been a fan of John Prine since the late 70s in Chicago

[@patricwr]

Thanks paul zollo for asking jp to sing sabu and bringing it up. I love that song too

[@bubbapalmer1]

RIP JOHN PRINE 4-14-2020

[@dougstamper7868]

Laugh out loud funny! John Prine is a diamond.

[@theguy497]

prine"i seen stevie wonder eating a banana split one time it was pretty cool." stergil "yea i cant top that"

[@metronewcomer]

Wow.....this is so cool....Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for posting.....I love it! Keep on Rockin from Detroit Michigan

[@slugghmcgee8603]

Prine's an inspiration. What a fighter.

[@Lee-NN7X]

I cant put enough thumbs up.......

[@KY11nobs]

Ain't no point of getting out of bed if your not living the dream!

[@christinestill5002]

I was at that Arie Crowne Theater performance in Chicago; just Prine, a stool & beers. First time I saw him live. Six times since in Madison & other cities.

[@AlexiHolford]

Christine Still - wow

[@Dereckburgess9999]

although that's a Martin John is playing - it's a new one. not his regular old long time friend. Just got to love The Prine , his songs are awesome.

[@jonathanbrasfield5759]

this is awesome ! i love it.

[@jillianclark931]

This. Is. Everything.

[@sallyforth738]

John, hang in, hang on, don’t go to the angels yet. What would we do without you?

[@lwellsnyc]

Sally Forth I am afraid we have to know, now. Dear God, such a loss for us!

[@sallyforth738]

With each passing day and no bad news, I so hoped he was going to make it. Then came today’s sad notice and with it a crushing blow of loss. I am sorry for his wife and family, and I am sorry for us.

[@Nopuff2tuffwediveat5]

Sad and broken-hearted. RIP John...

[@ethereal72]

I think he would respond by saying keep going don't give up on my account

[@Steely_Fran]

I agree with Sturgill; George Harrison was a fantastic songwriter. A great example of his songwriting is "Within You, Without You" on Sgt. Pepper.

[@JasonTreumanMusic]

RIP John Prine

[@teresaevangeline1]

This is wonderful .... what a treat to watch / listen to ...

[@tew-dawg9671]

This is golden. Stergil is an amazing performer, writer.

[@RaymondMeunierMusique]

We are so lucky this got to happen, rarely do geniuses life’s overlap

[@MrTrendkill2]

I'm a mailman, and John is exactly right about delivering the mail. lol.

[@msmith53]

MrTrendkill2 ...some of my best friends are mail delivery folks! Thanks for what you do!

[@marcmetcalf1573]

John, you are the man, peace bro

[@artistgirl1489]

John was an old soul, that’s why he was comfortable with them❤

[@nitaalmand4264]

I need to make this man (these men) bucket list entries for 2017. What a wonderful interview.

[@swaslaukinonome]

John Prine talking about Bob Dylan is as close as I ever expect to get to Heaven. Thank you, John. What a good person.

[@jimbob7559]

John Prine died today at 73. I'll miss him.

[@kathleenrobertson67]

I hope John is drinking vodka and ginger ale standing by peaceful waters in Paradise.

[@jimbob7559]

@@kathleenrobertson67 We are cutting him up and passing him around as he requested. Keeping safe social distance.

[@kathleenrobertson67]

@@jimbob7559 aint that the truth.

[@2ndRangersbn]

two of my favorites

[@jamiebrown6822]

I love John Prine!!

[@getawaysofnyc]

Such a great interview. John Prine can't be un-interesting and I feel like Sturgill wished he wore a jacket the whole time. So many great moments...

[@biosah]

Kenny Rogers, Bill Withers, and now, John Prine?? all in one year? what a year!! America has lost so much, the world has lost so much!

[@robinsnest6763]

And Joe Diffie. Great losses.

[@maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110]

As an amateur musician I start every year, wondering who we will have to say good bye too next :(

[@BizzleTX]

When I learned a minor chord, it was everything....

[@NetCerpher]

Before today I didn’t think much of this virus but now it’s getting personal. RiP

[@Richard.Hybels]

I know what you mean.

[@rodneyhone2220]

One of the best 😅

[@SJ-ni6iy]

There will never be another John Prine but Sturgill is a great songwriter to pass the torch to.

[@ratso8860]

My lord, what a treat. Thank you.

[@scrapeteel920]

PLS BROTHER NEVER STOP.

[@TheBorjamz]

Hello in there is in my mind the most beautiful tune weitten

[@maryferrysmyth3277]

saw John prime in greens pub kinvara Ireland a gentleman sang us a song

[@sharonlane8804]

Johnurawsamemyiconrip

[@edwardmoriarty2012]

I always wanted to ask John Prine what his thoughts and feelings were when he was on stage singing "Hello in There" with Kris Kristofferson and Joan Baez walked out from back stage and started singing with them.

[@TheJohnnyBE]

When we saw Prine at the Sold Out Radio City Tree of Forgiveness Tour last April, he said that he and a friend (don't remember who) were sitting in a Box at Radio City when Bette Midler performed there. When she sang Hello in There, he turned to his friend and said, "Someday I'm going to sing that song here." And then he sang it.

[@urbangorilla33]

A legend and a legend in the making.

[@shustyrackleford_710]

Wow !!!!! Gonna not watch this right now so that i still have it available to watch later on

[@tylerrooney89]

This is such a gift!

[@xxRawkiTxx]

worth talking to those that are still here

[@blueumbrella8044]

I have caught JP in concert 4 times, in 4 different states, in 4 different decades, with 3 different wives. If he hadn't cancelled his show at UK in 1979, it would have been 5 states & 5 decades. Such a big part of me...

[@osmadchlo]

Thank you...

[@Bass-n-Boom]

Dude...no doubt! 🙌🏻 What JP says 'bout gettin' distracted through song-craftin', is Spot-on...at least, I personally identified with that shit immediately! 👊🏻

[@jluv816]

I love them both

[@hoffy1003]

What wonderful hour and a half.