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Widely cited as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, Prine was known for his signature blend of humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, often with elements of social commentary and satire, as well as sweet songs and melancholy ballads.
Apr 7, 2020 · John Prine, who for five decades wrote rich, plain-spoken songs that chronicled the struggles and stories of everyday working people and changed the face of modern American roots music, died...
John Prine has always been described as an old soul and his best songs reflect that. While he never notched a solo hit near the top of Billboard airplay or s...
- “Angel From Montgomery” (1971) Prine’s most widely known song is an indelible portrait of “a middle-aged woman who feels older than she is.” The song’s stripped-down country-rock arrangement belied the intricacy of Prine’s lyrics, which home in on details like the flies buzzing around the kitchen sink and the rodeo poster that sends her into a reverie of youthful recollection, and its matter-of-fact description of marital stasis and midlife depression were groundbreakingly real.
- “Illegal Smile” (1971) The opening track to Prine’s self-titled 1971 debut, “Illegal Smile” became an anthem for weed-smokers — despite the songwriter claiming it wasn’t really about that.
- “Spanish Pipedream” (1971) There’s a lot of advice in Prine’s tale about a soldier and a topless dancer who run off together to live the good life. For starters: blow up your TV, throw away your paper, go to the country, build you a home.
- “Paradise” (1971) A sentimental recollection of home that’s also an unsparing description of predatory capitalist devastation, “Paradise” is Prine’s ode to the tiny mining town in Western Kentucky where his parents met.
The Official YouTube Channel for John Prine “John Prine is a renowned songwriter, two-time GRAMMY-winner, and is among the English language’s premier phrase-turners, with music relevant to...
John Prine, a two time Grammy-winner, singer-songwriter, is among the English language's premier phrase-turners with music relevant to any age.
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Apr 9, 2020 · On this special edition of All Songs Considered, we look back at the life and legacy of the late John Prine through ten of the defining songs from his nearly 50-year career.
