I'm 70 yrs old and I just found John Prine. I missed out on listening to him for about 50 yrs so I guess I've got alot of catching up to do or live to 140. I hope I go to heaven and he's there too
I'm 70 yrs old also and have been listening to John Prine for over 50 yrs and I can tell you Andrew you've got a lot of great JP music discovery ahead of you. Enjoy the trip.👍
With ya there buddy.....am , like you, a late discoveree.....very sadly!! ....am on wrong side o 60....and only discovering this great music now......well, hopefully I'll be able to listen to it for a few more years ❤
@@MartinCogavin Welcome to the wonderful world of, Prine, Goodman, Kristofferson, Guthrie and so many others that never got the recognition they deserved.
I just found Steve Goodman and I'm hooked. John Prine has been my favorite all my life. I can't believe Steve was so sick and he had so much energy. He preformed and you would never know he was so sick. He would have been a legend If he.had been able stick around.
Amazing what we learn in this world when we open our eyes...john prine was one of the first to be executed for crimes against humanity...sold his soul from the beginning...sad but fuking true .
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.
Jayson Eubanks The world of Prine and Goodman is the best the music world has ever put together.... No studio tuning here... and the writing is top notch.... enjoy the tour....
A musical void that may never be filled, sad, yet powerful, sweet, and somehow strong. I used to play Johns songs in bars back in the 70's as a much younger man when not many knew of him. Now, as I approach 70, I feel once again drawn to the truthful lyrics and earthy performances that he blessed us with. Thankful that I got to see him perform live a couple of times. RIP.
I wonder if John Prine ever watched all these vintage videos on RUclips that he may have missed first time around. I'd like to think he did. I saw JP three times in the 2 years before he died, and he always paid tribute to his friend 'Stevie' Goodman. 2 legends. Together again I hope.
I saw John in Pittsburgh in early 2012, he dedicated this song to his brother who he said wasn't doing too well, was in the hospital, they had talked before the show and his brother had asked John to play this for him. John ended the song with tears streaming down his face. THIS MAN IS REAL. Love you John.
There is a sweet, short documentary here somewhere about Steve Goodman, featuring interviews with John Prine, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson, Steve's widow, and his manager. Kristofferson has to stop talking at one point, because he starts crying. I was blessed to see Steve perform at the Moore Theater in Seattle in the mid-70s. He played solo for three hours, with one little break. What a treat that was!
Rest in Peace John. I feel like I've lost my best friend having had you as my hero since the age of 16. Turn 60 this month and I Thank You for being such a presence in my life.
I never worked with Steve, but I did work with his brother shortly after he died. We both cried a lot. I miss them both, but they are picking and grinning in heaven
@@hugowiberg1843 Saw Steve Goodman twice, once in a tiny coffeehouse, once in a larger hall. Both times he broke a string mid-song, switched guitars, and picked up right from the note he left.
No telling how many times I have watched this. Such a joy, every time, to watch John and Steve together. I think it is one of the sweetest music videos I have ever seen. God bless you, John Prine.
Absolutely perfect song as I sadly part with all of the baggage left behind by my mother's passing and contemplate my own mortality. Who will want or understand my souvenirs?
Watching this in 2023… I’m imagining what it would have been like to see these old friends touring together in their older years… but real life happens to us all… and realize how lucky we were to have had them and their music 🎼 🎶🎼… for the time we did… Thank You 🙏 both… Rest In Peace…🎼🌻💐🌻🎼 🥲
They were always absolutely amazing to see live! In Chicago, whoever you were going to see, John or Steve, the other would show up and it was so special. They were best buddies and helped one another, they co-wrote several songs. David Bromberg, look him up, is another who played with them. 🪕🎸🎻🎼🎵 In 1973 my friends were playing their albums, I was a teenager and I have loved their music ever since. Countless shows & hours listening to them are never boring...hit rewind & repeat & enjoy! So blessed to have had that opportunity. I took my 19 year old daughter to see John in 2018...he made her another fan. Love and prayers to the families of JP & SG...may the rest in peace.
"Broken hearts and dirty windows make life difficult to see". The best line in any song. I saw John perform this 30 years ago and swore I would learn to fingerpick it. It's now my favorite song of his to play. I miss him so much.
I saw JP and SG at the Paramount Theater in Austin, TX on March 5 1982, the night John Belushi died. John Prine dedicated "Sam Stone" to his old buddy. Brilliant show. R.I.P. Steve Goodman. He was one of those dudes you could tell was a genuinely nice guy from a mile away.
John Prine has meant so much in our al familie's lives - from 1972-73 until today. We have llistened to all his songs - know the words to his songs, gone to his concerts and have loved him with grateful hearts for all our lives.
Music to comfort the soul. Let's all take a deep breath and hope for leadership and sanity in these perilous times. God bless John Prine and Steve Goodman.
Damn Steve Goodman was an awesome picker and a very humble unselfish human being who took Kristoffesen to see John at the Earl. What a great pal to have that would put you first. Two great American treasures who loved and appreciated each other.
Lyrics All the snow has turned to water Christmas days have come and gone Broken toys and faded colours Are all that's left to linger on I hate graveyards and old pawn shops For they always bring me tears I can't forgive the way they robbed me Of my childhood souvenirs Memories, they can't be boughten They can't be won at carnivals for free Well it took me years to get those souvenirs And I don't know how they slipped away from me Broken hearts and dirty windows Make life difficult to see That's why last night and this morning Always look the same to me And I hate reading old love letters For they always bring me tears I can't forget the way they robbed me Of my sweetheart's souvenirs Memories they can't be boughten They can't be won at carnivals for free Well it took me years to get those souvenirs And I don't know how they slipped away from me Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: John Prine
My heart is breaking 💔 We lost a beautiful soul and Jesus gained one. Best singer and songwriter. I followed John since 1973. R.I.P. John you’ll always hold a special place in my heart ♥️🌹
I had the pleasure of seeing John and Steve together at Milwaukee's Summerfest on the Country Stage. Steve told jokes about his leukemia (dude had a dark sense of humor). John made a point (more than one, actually) about the fact that it was Steve that wrote "City of New Orleans". Damn, those two put on the best show. Have a beer for me in the afterlife, guys.
I whole heartedly agree with each comment I've read. I've nothing to add except.. We we're Blessed by them both. RIP Boy's.. Ha! They're tearing it up!
I was blessed to live to hear Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Steve Goodman, John Prine and Paul Simon. The nucleus of the greatest singer/songwriters ever. There were more, but these were the best ever. They made me laugh, cry, applaud, cheer and, most of all, think. I will be eternally grateful for that.
This was recorded for Austin City Limits and I was priviledged to be in the audience for the taping. Prine and Goodman are two of the best musicians ever! :)
They played together so naturally. True friends, Steve took Kris Kristofferson to hear John. Then John gave Steve solo writing credit on You Never Even Called me by my Name. So Steve bought John a juke box with some of the royalties. Two great songwriters, together again.
Embarrassed to say it, but I just “discovered” John Prine a year ago. Love your story, Michele, because I always felt Steve Goodman was hands down the best songwriter EVER. I love that they were linked as you described, and I have a new idol now.
I'm watching this after just receiving news that John Prine is battling Covid-19. I am sad. I wouldn't put it past Prine to bounce back and give the world another Grammy-award winning album. But if he doesn't, I feel peace that he will join his life-long friend, "Stevie."
I can always go back to this , and feel young and old at the same time. The video is fuzzy but it Still sounds crisp. God bless those boys, now and forever.
Johnny Cash used to say that he only listen to others music when he was in songwriting mode, and then he listened only to the best: John Prine and Steve Goodman.
Damn! Steve Goodman was a one-man-band! What a beautiful voice, incredible guitar. This love song was such an incredible addition to Souvenirs with John Prine. Souvenirs was obviously a product of Steve's lyrical genius. Every song Prine produced with Goodman was priceless. You're the Girl I Love is beyond compare.
Souvenirs was a John Prine song. He wrote it. Steve Goodman wrote so many songs for others. You’d be amazed to see how many. John Prine and Steve Goodman were among some of the very best.
I saw them play at either the State or Paramount Theater Mar 5th, 1981,.John dedicated "Sam Stone" to his old pal John Belushi., who had died that morning. R.I.P., fellas
I grew up on John Prine ❤ Got to meet him couple yrs before he passed up at a theater type place he played I was so honored felt like a little kid again 😊❤️
Wish I could explain how the genius of these 2 men moves me. I can't, so I just count among my blessings that in my time I was able to listen to and enjoy and laugh and cry and marvel at the gifts they shared with us.
Seeing Prine last night in SF>..... it's funny how he patters between songs.... sound less like a legend than he is but more like a guy in the neighborhood who writes little stories about his neighbors and plays guitar doing it.
JaPlJustSayin great singer & song writers indeed. Another genius of song writing is Kris Kistofferson, found these and encouraged them to go to NY and get signed to a recording company...
Saw them in Spokane, WA, 1980. Steve played our private party after - bought him breakfast - he was a total unashamed humanist who respected people and life. Also a darn fine 'picker & wordsmith. RIP Bro, sorry I lost your album covers.
As you know, our John Prine passed away during the Covid pandemic of that horrible disease. Many years earlier, in 1984, his buddy and great musical companion from Chicago, Steve Goodman, tragically passed away from us due to leukemia.....................................😪😔.
What can be said they haven't shown right here. Two of the greatest poets of the last century, two of the greatest performers, and I'll add, two of the best guitarists ever. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world guys, you are missed for sure, thank God we have these videos and songs to fall back on.
I "discovered" John Prine by simply listening to the radio-the days when DJ's played what they wanted. But thank goodness I have lived long enough to enjoy RUclips and all the free concerts like this. Steve-you are still loved and missed. (Steve lived with terminal leukemia for 15 yrs and died at 36 yrs.) ☮
I saw them play this at a concert near Washington, DC back in 1981. I never get tired of hearing those guitars. Goodman died a few years later as I recall. Prine is struggling with the coronavirus now. Here's hoping he pulls through and lives a long time.
This and the passing of a friend's brother who lived in Dublin brought reality crashing in to my mostly safe cave. I've been coping by listening to music, but that doesn't keep tragedy away. I've shed many tears. I know there are losses to come, and I have too many friends who will survive -- without a way to make a living. I
@@quinbagwell7515 that’s what said. I would have to be deaf not to recognize that Steve Goodman was a superior instrumentalist. And John himself would say that. But when it come to the eloquence of a twist of a phrase , poetry, humorist and basically the second coming of a Mark Twain, John Prine reigned.
was fortunate enough to see/listen to both Steve G & John P individually and together, College of DuPage way back in the late 70s. Have numerous Goodman albums/songs. Few had more wit and entertained more than Goodman. He was quick with a quip and yet refreshingly modest/humble at the same time. He inspired me to learn how to play a number of his songs. Rest in Peace Steve G knowing you left this world a much better place!
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I'd pay the price of a ticket just to watch'em tune and sound check.
RIP Y'all.
I'm 70 yrs old and I just found John Prine. I missed out on listening to him for about 50 yrs so I guess I've got alot of catching up to do or live to 140. I hope I go to heaven and he's there too
I’m 76 and I’m looking forward to seeing them when I pass over ❤
The best part is you’ve got the rest of your life to love John.
I'm 70 yrs old also and have been listening to John Prine for over 50 yrs and I can tell you Andrew you've got a lot of great JP music discovery ahead of you. Enjoy the trip.👍
With ya there buddy.....am , like you, a late discoveree.....very sadly!! ....am on wrong side o 60....and only discovering this great music now......well, hopefully I'll be able to listen to it for a few more years ❤
@@MartinCogavin Welcome to the wonderful world of, Prine, Goodman, Kristofferson, Guthrie and so many others that never got the recognition they deserved.
The good old days.
I still cry. World needs a few more John and Steves.😢
Yup the two of them together was a treat
I still cry too baby
Definitely, the worlds in dire need of guys like these.
And more Hoyt Axtons.
Thanks. Not many will know how important your thought. I still cry too.
My favorite Prine song...
Boy do i miss his light in the world. He was a comet when he came on the scene.
I'd like to imagine John and Steve are singing this together tonight. Rest in peace, John.
Amen!
Amen to the greatest! Steve's strumming and John's running there will be some pickin today. April 7, 2020
Me too. Wouldn't that be pretty.....
thelizinator my friends played this at my Dad’s funeral...now my heart is broken again💔
Bot of course
This is beyond gold .
John Prine and Steve Goodman are legendary. Their kind will not pass this way again. God Bless them for being here for all of us.
Their kind will pass again…just look for them and embrace them when you find them. They are the voices of our humanity.
@@lawrence1960 god bless ALL 😎
I just found Steve Goodman and I'm hooked. John Prine has been my favorite all my life. I can't believe Steve was so sick and he had so much energy. He preformed and you would never know he was so sick. He would have been a legend If he.had been able stick around.
Amazing what we learn in this world when we open our eyes...john prine was one of the first to be executed for crimes against humanity...sold his soul from the beginning...sad but fuking true .
You are blessed to know them my brother
Still,my favorite Prine song, and even better with Steve.
Two of the very best.
The look on Steve's face when he glances over to John, they clearly enjoyed playing together.
I love that, too, with his sweet shy smile....
Two truly iconic singer songwriters who did not grace us with their presence long enough.
💙
Published on RUclips 14 yrs ago but performed probably, close to, 40 years ago? 😢
John Prine is singing this song in heaven, with his good buddy, Steve. RIP.
K Viggie ❤️
Over a period of years, I got listen john and Steve tell some good stories,both of them are national treasures
John and Steve, two brothers from different mothers. God Bless you both... Miss you Steve and your smile.
This is probably the best song ever
We have been blessed by the genius of these great trubadours. This duet is one of the most melodic guitar pieces I've ever heard.
Two Chicago legends, if you know you know.
A duet by two great American songwriters. They are both crown jewels of American music.
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.
Jayson Eubanks The world of Prine and Goodman is the best the music world has ever put together.... No studio tuning here... and the writing is top notch.... enjoy the tour....
Don't forget the cigarettes!
A musical void that may never be filled, sad, yet powerful, sweet, and somehow strong. I used to play Johns songs in bars back in the 70's as a much younger man when not many knew of him. Now, as I approach 70, I feel once again drawn to the truthful lyrics and earthy performances that he blessed us with. Thankful that I got to see him perform live a couple of times. RIP.
@jayson Eubanks, you have a lot of company on who you rate as your favorite.
Welcome to the house of Prine, come on in.
I wonder if John Prine ever watched all these vintage videos on RUclips that he may have missed first time around.
I'd like to think he did.
I saw JP three times in the 2 years before he died, and he always paid tribute to his friend 'Stevie' Goodman.
2 legends. Together again I hope.
I saw John in Pittsburgh in early 2012, he dedicated this song to his brother who he said wasn't doing too well, was in the hospital, they had talked before the show and his brother had asked John to play this for him. John ended the song with tears streaming down his face. THIS MAN IS REAL. Love you John.
I am so lucky to have lived during this musical era
There is a sweet, short documentary here somewhere about Steve Goodman, featuring interviews with John Prine, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson, Steve's widow, and his manager. Kristofferson has to stop talking at one point, because he starts crying. I was blessed to see Steve perform at the Moore Theater in Seattle in the mid-70s. He played solo for three hours, with one little break. What a treat that was!
John Pine was always my favourite musician!
Two of my heroes.
Rest in Peace John. I feel like I've lost my best friend having had you as my hero since the age of 16. Turn 60 this month and I Thank You for being such a presence in my life.
I'm an old man. This brings me back
No way I can watch Steve Goodman without tears welling up in my eyes. Truly and sadly missed.
Saw him once. Hot Spot; what a look in his eyes in the photo that went with it. Sad.
I never worked with Steve, but I did work with his brother shortly after he died. We both cried a lot.
I miss them both, but they are picking and grinning in heaven
@@hugowiberg1843 Saw Steve Goodman twice, once in a tiny coffeehouse, once in a larger hall. Both times he broke a string mid-song, switched guitars, and picked up right from the note he left.
Me too. Souvenirs always makes me weep- Even after hearing it for over 40 years. The story of my life. Prine's guitar work is especially beautiful.
Soul mates,I have lots of third music,a fan more than 50 years
Goodman blows me away!
No telling how many times I have watched this. Such a joy, every time, to watch John and Steve together. I think it is one of the sweetest music videos I have ever seen. God bless you, John Prine.
nllleonard , me 2!!
I agree 💯
This is my very favorite and will be played in its entirety at my wake.
Michael Herman Wonderful choice, friend.
Agree!
What a great friendship ❤️
Hang in there John! Countless people love you and wish you the best.
SAD DAY FOKES WE LOST THE BEST DAMN STORY SONG WRITER IN MUSIC EVER....R.I.P. MY FRIEND AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC.
AMEN !!!!!!!!!
The song writers song writer. I am at a loss. Never met him but damn, I loved him. Yea we lost a legend.
It doesn't get any better than Prine and Goodman.
Amen, Sister Judy! Bring a tear to my eye that both have cross over now to the other side. I hope they are playing together.
it does...add Jethro Burns. the 3 of them were at an ACL taping I saw in the flesh, in Austin, Tx
There's a lot of Truth in this Song. Happy Hal has left town when I was 7. I thought I was gonna loose it until my Dad took me to Western Auto.
Absolutely perfect song as I sadly part with all of the baggage left behind by my mother's passing and contemplate my own mortality. Who will want or understand my souvenirs?
Watching this in 2023… I’m imagining what it would have been like to see these old friends touring together in their older years… but real life happens to us all… and realize how lucky we were to have had them and their music 🎼 🎶🎼… for the time we did… Thank You 🙏 both… Rest In Peace…🎼🌻💐🌻🎼 🥲
They were always absolutely amazing to see live! In Chicago, whoever you were going to see, John or Steve, the other would show up and it was so special. They were best buddies and helped one another, they co-wrote several songs. David Bromberg, look him up, is another who played with them. 🪕🎸🎻🎼🎵
In 1973 my friends were playing their albums, I was a teenager and I have loved their music ever since. Countless shows & hours listening to them are never boring...hit rewind & repeat & enjoy!
So blessed to have had that opportunity. I took my 19 year old daughter to see John in 2018...he made her another fan.
Love and prayers to the families of JP & SG...may the rest in peace.
"Broken hearts and dirty windows make life difficult to see". The best line in any song. I saw John perform this 30 years ago and swore I would learn to fingerpick it. It's now my favorite song of his to play. I miss him so much.
I saw JP and SG at the Paramount Theater in Austin, TX on March 5 1982, the night John Belushi died. John Prine dedicated "Sam Stone" to his old buddy. Brilliant show. R.I.P. Steve Goodman. He was one of those dudes you could tell was a genuinely nice guy from a mile away.
Wish that Steve Goodman was still around.
as long as you think and remember someone they are still around
Chicago was responsible (I think that's the right term:)) for John Prine and Steve Goodman. How lucky we were.
we need him right now
@@kariskjerseth8818 so, so much
Yes! But now they are together in heaven
RIP Steve. Miss you brother
Reunited with Steve in Paradise. Thanks for the memories & the music. Rest in peace, love you Mr. John Prine.
The two of them were the funniest, and the most touching, songwriters, and musicians we had.
We love y'all, John & Steve.
John Prine has meant so much in our al familie's lives - from 1972-73 until today. We have llistened to all his songs - know the words to his songs, gone to his concerts and have loved him with grateful hearts for all our lives.
nila echols my family as well..we will all be forever blessed❤️💔
they were so great together. And for gods sake the ending song by steve goodman is amazing
Oh, i miss them. I literally cried when John left us.
Girl I Love is an amazing song. That man was talented. Too bad bad things happen to good people
Music to comfort the soul. Let's all take a deep breath and hope for leadership and sanity in these perilous times. God bless John Prine and Steve Goodman.
Damn Steve Goodman was an awesome picker and a very humble unselfish human being who took Kristoffesen to see John at the Earl. What a great pal to have that would put you first. Two great American treasures who loved and appreciated each other.
I was blessed to be born early enough to hear them both. Saw Steve and John at Ravinia after Steve lost his hair but before he died.
Lyrics
All the snow has turned to water
Christmas days have come and gone
Broken toys and faded colours
Are all that's left to linger on
I hate graveyards and old pawn shops
For they always bring me tears
I can't forgive the way they robbed me
Of my childhood souvenirs
Memories, they can't be boughten
They can't be won at carnivals for free
Well it took me years to get those souvenirs
And I don't know how they slipped away from me
Broken hearts and dirty windows
Make life difficult to see
That's why last night and this morning
Always look the same to me
And I hate reading old love letters
For they always bring me tears
I can't forget the way they robbed me
Of my sweetheart's souvenirs
Memories they can't be boughten
They can't be won at carnivals for free
Well it took me years to get those souvenirs
And I don't know how they slipped away from me
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: John Prine
My heart is breaking 💔 We lost a beautiful soul and Jesus gained one. Best singer and songwriter. I followed John since 1973. R.I.P. John you’ll always hold a special place in my heart ♥️🌹
This is pure legend being performed. How fortunate those in the audience!
I had the pleasure of seeing John and Steve together at Milwaukee's Summerfest on the Country Stage. Steve told jokes about his leukemia (dude had a dark sense of humor). John made a point (more than one, actually) about the fact that it was Steve that wrote "City of New Orleans". Damn, those two put on the best show. Have a beer for me in the afterlife, guys.
Saw John and Arlo Guthrie in Asheville n.c. in my youth.I miss the old man tonight,,!
R.I.P.
John Prine🎸
Steve Goodman🎸
Ya'll are both singing with the angels now.
I whole heartedly agree with each comment I've read.
I've nothing to add except..
We we're Blessed by them both.
RIP Boy's..
Ha! They're tearing it up!
I was blessed to live to hear Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Steve Goodman, John Prine and Paul Simon. The nucleus of the greatest singer/songwriters ever. There were more, but these were the best ever. They made me laugh, cry, applaud, cheer and, most of all, think. I will be eternally grateful for that.
Two giants amongst mortals. Miss y'all, allot.😢
This was recorded for Austin City Limits and I was priviledged to be in the audience for the taping. Prine and Goodman are two of the best musicians ever! :)
They played together so naturally. True friends, Steve took Kris Kristofferson to hear John. Then John gave Steve solo writing credit on You Never Even Called me by my Name. So Steve bought John a juke box with some of the royalties. Two great songwriters, together again.
Embarrassed to say it, but I just “discovered” John Prine a year ago. Love your story, Michele, because I always felt Steve Goodman was hands down the best songwriter EVER. I love that they were linked as you described, and I have a new idol now.
Gone but never forgotten. Two of the best Singer/Songwriters to ever grace the planet
steve goodman had the career of a man with no tomorrow and he was the only one who knew it.
I'm watching this after just receiving news that John Prine is battling Covid-19. I am sad. I wouldn't put it past Prine to bounce back and give the world another Grammy-award winning album. But if he doesn't, I feel peace that he will join his life-long friend, "Stevie."
I've been listening to John prine since I was in Mary's womb!!!! I'm missing them souvenirs
I can always go back to this , and feel young and old at the same time. The video is fuzzy but it Still sounds crisp. God bless those boys, now and forever.
I hope these two friends are singing and writing songs together on the other side of whatever is waiting for all of us when we pass over.
Johnny Cash used to say that he only listen to others music when he was in songwriting mode, and then he listened only to the best: John Prine and Steve Goodman.
Broken hearts...and dirty windows..
Make life difficult to see.....
but..these two guys...broke the windows...and healed my heart...
This song hits home as my childhood souviners were robbed from me. Bring tears to my eyes, even at age 60. Fan since '74
Saw them several times, sometimes individually, sometimes together. Now 50 years ago. They were the flower of my generation.
Possibly one of the great collaboration in rock history.
RIP SWEET STEVE.
Damn! Steve Goodman was a one-man-band! What a beautiful voice, incredible guitar. This love song was such an incredible addition to Souvenirs with John Prine. Souvenirs was obviously a product of Steve's lyrical genius. Every song Prine produced with Goodman was priceless. You're the Girl I Love is beyond compare.
John wrote those lyrics. Steve Goodman was a hell of a writer, and guitar player though.
Souvenirs was a John Prine song. He wrote it. Steve Goodman wrote so many songs for others. You’d be amazed to see how many. John Prine and Steve Goodman were among some of the very best.
I saw them play at either the State or Paramount Theater Mar 5th, 1981,.John dedicated "Sam Stone" to his old pal John Belushi., who had died that morning. R.I.P., fellas
love how the guitars stumble into perfection at the start. Saw this live in a smaller crowd late 80's
I grew up on John Prine ❤
Got to meet him couple yrs before he passed up at a theater type place he played
I was so honored felt like a little kid again 😊❤️
so beautiful...steve goodman was such a talent..such a shame he died so young...rest in peace...
Such a wonderful song
Wish I could explain how the genius of these 2 men moves me. I can't, so I just count among my blessings that in my time I was able to listen to and enjoy and laugh and cry and marvel at the gifts they shared with us.
Seeing Prine last night in SF>..... it's funny how he patters between songs.... sound less like a legend than he is but more like a guy in the neighborhood who writes little stories about his neighbors and plays guitar doing it.
JaPlJustSayin so true ♡
JaPlJustSayin great singer & song writers indeed. Another genius of song writing is Kris Kistofferson, found these and encouraged them to go to NY and get signed to a recording company...
Agree. Agree. Agree!!
yes yes yes, so true, Steve Goodman is an incredible talent, Prine is a legend many times over
I like to think John and Steve are sitting back and playing Souvenirs right about now.
Saw them in Spokane, WA, 1980. Steve played our private party after - bought him breakfast -
he was a total unashamed humanist who respected people and life. Also a darn fine 'picker &
wordsmith. RIP Bro, sorry I lost your album covers.
Steve was a great songwriter
The chances of these two amazing artists meeting is what one in a billion? Both are legends in their own way
As you know, our John Prine passed away during the Covid pandemic of that horrible disease. Many years earlier, in 1984, his buddy and great musical companion from Chicago, Steve Goodman, tragically passed away from us due to leukemia.....................................😪😔.
What can be said they haven't shown right here. Two of the greatest poets of the last century, two of the greatest performers, and I'll add, two of the best guitarists ever. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world guys, you are missed for sure, thank God we have these videos and songs to fall back on.
Can't help but think that this is happening right now in heaven.
Rest In Peace John Prine. Thanks for telling your story.
I "discovered" John Prine by simply listening to the radio-the days when DJ's played what they wanted. But thank goodness I have lived long enough to enjoy RUclips and all the free concerts like this. Steve-you are still loved and missed.
(Steve lived with terminal leukemia for 15 yrs and died at 36 yrs.) ☮
RIP to the greatest songwriter of our time.
I saw them play this at a concert near Washington, DC back in 1981. I never get tired of hearing those guitars. Goodman died a few years later as I recall. Prine is struggling with the coronavirus now. Here's hoping he pulls through and lives a long time.
He's gone💔
Ty you John for all the great memories.
Your are beautiful and timeless. We miss you
I never get tired of listening to this. Thank you John and Steve--we miss you both so much!
So good I keep coming back 👍
RIP John, I'll be crying for the next couple of days. You'll be missed very much. 😢😢😢
I can't stop crying.
This and the passing of a friend's brother who lived in Dublin brought reality crashing in to my mostly safe cave. I've been coping by listening to music, but that doesn't keep tragedy away. I've shed many tears. I know there are losses to come, and I have too many friends who will survive -- without a way to make a living.
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Every time I watch John Prine, I feel like I've been given a gift from God
Goodman is amazing on the guitar, John is very good also but Steve Goodman is unbelievable!
Both are equal in their gifts….
@@lawrence1960 both were extremely talented differently. But I'm not gonna argue with you, if you say they were equal, that's fine.
@@quinbagwell7515 that’s what said. I would have to be deaf not to recognize that Steve Goodman was a superior instrumentalist. And John himself would say that. But when it come to the eloquence of a twist of a phrase , poetry, humorist and basically the second coming of a Mark Twain, John Prine reigned.
I misunderstood your original comment Lawrence, please forgive me.
I couldn't agree with you more.
Steve Goodman was so wonderful. The admiration on his face for John Prine is priceless
Anytime I need a smile I come back for his little look n shoulder shrug at JP.
was fortunate enough to see/listen to both Steve G & John P individually and together, College of DuPage way back in the late 70s. Have numerous Goodman albums/songs. Few had more wit and entertained more than Goodman. He was quick with a quip and yet refreshingly modest/humble at the same time. He inspired me to learn how to play a number of his songs. Rest in Peace Steve G knowing you left this world a much better place!
channel I wish I had all of the Goodman albums!