John Prine: At home with the songwriting legend
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2019
- It's been 47 years since John Prine earned his first Grammy nomination for best new artist. Since then, he's won two. At the age of 72, Prine has never been more popular. His highest charting album yet, "The Tree of Forgiveness," is up for three awards at Sunday's Grammys. John Dickerson traveled to Nashville for this extended conversation with the songwriting giant.
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Let me make this real simple... John Prine was an authentic American treasure. His humility, modesty, and brilliant songwriting is sorely missed. John was a unique talent and we sure could use his gentle persona today.
RIP John Prine
Absolutely!
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THE POET OF MY YOUNG ADULT YEARS!
THANK YOU JOHN PRINE!
❤
My first John Prine concert was in '92 at Swayed Pines in St. Joe MN. I was 9 years old. I saw him sitting on a stool behind the stage and asked my dad if we could go meet him. We walked over and I told him I was his biggest fan. His response was "you're probably my youngest fan!" He was drinking a Pigs Eye beer and smoking a camel. He signed my shirt with a bic pen and gave me a hug. 15 years later I was able to meet him again in Duluth. My autograph had faded over the years so he grabbed a sharpie and signed it again. I told him I just got an A in my history of rock and roll class in college because of the paper I wrote about him. He wrote down an address and asked me to send him a copy. Such an amazing man! Memories I will cherish forever.
Personal stories like your's confirm what all of us have felt about him - John is as genuine as he plays. Thanks for sharing.
Nice
What a lovely experience and memory..RIP john you touched the hearts of many
This comment brought tears to my eyes. What a treasure of a memory not only for you but also for John. I am sure artists of all genres live for those moments.
wonderful story!
This news guy doing the interview needs an award for not interrupting and asking good questions.
John Dickerson is a wonderful veteran journalist. His mom was a pioneer in radio and television.
Dickerson seems to be having the time of his life. No ego-inflated politicians to deal with. Just a nice humble fun guy.
You can tell he has great respect for John.
And you damn well know they burned one down before this interview.
@@67taylor94 You are exactly right.
This interview is PURE GOLD. John Dickerson deserves an award for how great of job he did here. The world will never quite be the same without JP.
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This is the best songwriter interview I have ever watched. They always frustrate me, asking the wrong questions, and then interrupting when the person starts saying something interesting. This guy actually knew the songs, and asked him about the writing process. The great thing is that he seemed to want to hear the answers as much as I did.
not only that but usually even good interview only run 5- 10 minutes. This is a major piece
It was refreshingly good for a network interview. It really caught me by surprise. John Dickerson really knows John Prine's work and provided a very thorough and enjoyable interview.
I agree.
@@barryf5479 Dickerson must be a long time fan. He can hardly contain his delight at being in the presence of greatness. You know the voice inside his head is shrieking, "OMG OMG! This is JOHN fricking PRINE!" I know that's how I would feel.
Dickerson WOULD NOT BE IN PRINES HOME UNLESS PRINE KNEW EXACTLY WHO HE WAS.John is totally unique.I love him since the seventies.
Though I’ve never met him, he’s been my friend for the last 30 years.
I did have the opportunity to meet John..He came into our music Store one morning in Boise Idaho...He did tell me he had to get up way to early to come in LOL. Wonderful man....Hang in there John..
I’ve been listening to him for as long as I can remember thanks to my dad. I consider him to be an uncle of mine. Seen him four times live, the first was September 10, 2001 when I was in college at Humboldt State. I am praying for him and his family and nurses and doctors
greg koch: Well done.
me ,also ,I got to see him in Rockford Illinois ,at Coronado theater he was great!
greg koch I did meet him and that’s just what I told him. I said even though I’d never met him before, I felt like I had known him most of my life.
My compliments to John Dickerson for his quality questions, knowing John Prine's songs and lyrics, for being a true believer!
Indeed. If ever I've seen an interviewer and interviewee that were made for each other, it's these two. There's not a wasted word in the entire 1.5 hrs.
It is rare for an interviewer to be so knowledgeable about his subject. What a difference it makes when the interviewer is insightful.
John Dickerson did a more than capable job. Best part of his extended airing was their duet at the end. I wish Anthony Mason had conducted this interview. Had done a Prine piece earlier in both their careers. John Prine will be greatly missed by many. His songs will thankfully live on! Rest in peace, you talented man.
John is tops, check out this interview with trump, which he trump just ran off.
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Yes, good interviewer. Friendly, intelligent, done his homework.
22 people are not making proper use of their thumbs. John Prine is a thumbs up no other possibility.
JoniandDan Bowen Jon Prine is prolific songwriter, highly underrated. So glad I just “stumbled across him again” after all these years. To be fair, though, I have a human relative that does not have a thumb.
JoniandDan Bowen there’s a small band of trolls inhabiting RUclips. Best to ignore them.
JoniandDan Bowen damn right
Like I read earlier something’s wrong with you if you don’t like John Prine. Now G-D has him even though we prayed so many prayers. Now Fiona walks the journey I’ve been on since 2007. My prayers are now for you Fiona, his Family and friends that love him. 😢
As of 4.11.20 it's up to 85 really dumb people.
35:55 "Are you a hoarder John?" " No, I use everything I steal." The man was perfect. I already know how much I will miss you. RIP
I love the fact that John Prine has Mr. Rogers biography on his coffee table. Two of my great heroes, John and Fred! Say hello in heaven fellas! You were both treasures and will be missed!
CCharlieAngel .cajm110798 my Two favorites!! It would have been great to have them in the same room!
Not one interruption in an hour and a half. Bliss
Besides his great music, he seemed like he was a fine person. The Mr. Rodgers book on his coffee table proves it.
Thank you John. We will meet you at the tree of forgiveness.
John Prine was us adults' version of Mister Rogers.
R.I.P. John Prine.
The last verse of "When I get to heaven" and reuniting with loved ones--beyond profound. As per usual. I just love you, so much.
Not many of his kind! The loss was ours!
This might just have been the best time I've ever spent on RUclips.
Amen brother
Agreed
Yep, couldn't move. Great stuff.
Could not agree more Fraser...brilliant interview.
Word...
I miss John deeply. The world got a little smaller Tuesday.... I know everyone here in Nashville felt it.
As a Chicagoan, sorry, nobody feels it more than us.
Yep! Even the world aoss the entire ocean. I received a video call from our dear dutch friend in Holland. A Huge Fan of AMERICAN Country Music! So much, she started a line dancing club in 1986. Line dancing still remains to be very popular throughout the Nederlands!..
John Prides music played a part many times with North Hills Country Dancers (NHCD) throughout the years and I'm sure will continue to be played...
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Family!!! Blessings to all!💞💯
Sorry..Forgive the typo☝️
John PRINE!!🤦♀️ ..
btw..
WORD..on the "WORLD"!👍
Across the other side of the
OCEAN!!
...
I’m so heart broken :(
His song "Hello in There" is one of my all time favorite songs ever written. First time I heard it I was mesmerized and then in tears; I was a freshman in college. Now am in my 60's. I never tire of hearing it.
Me and loreta
Same. I'm also in my 60's and the lyrics have taken on a whole new meaning.
In the late 70's I used to play guitar ion the coffee house circuit in Chicago and I crossed paths with Steve Goodman, John Prine, Ron and Ann Holm, Dennis Graf and Dave Vandelinder. I always ended my act with Hello In There. Always leave them wanting more. Can;t believe John is so old physically when I know guys in their 90's who are healthier. I am doing OK in my mid 60's but it's sad to see our icons grow old and frail. I miss the 70's. Greatest decade in my lifetime.
@@kilburnhall - sadly, you might have written these words before we found out that John is in the hospital, suffering with this horrible virus.... Thank you for sharing your personal memories...
“There’s a hole in daddy’s arm where all the money goes....” Sam Stone, right?
I’ve learned that one of the hardest parts of having older hero’s, is having to watch that beautiful spirit go away.
Amen brother, and I'm getting old enough to miss a lot of them, but this is one of the toughest!
Sorry, C.A. Long, to contradict you, but that spirit has not gone away. It will live in the hearts and minds of all of us now who loved John and his music and in the hearts and minds of all of the future generations, for John's music is timeless and will never fade away!
Very true
I’ve learned that one of the hardest parts of being hero worshipped is the recognition is it’s nothing but a bunch of other people’s Projections.
I'm crying, crying this morning at the loss of someone who feels like an old friend. This takes me back to 71 when he first became known.
John, I hope you get to have that cocktail and a nine mile smoke.
Please save a seat for me, old friend. I'm really going to miss you!
No smoking in heaven ...or American Flag Decals!😷😎
David Kroll ....Tobacco has killed too many terrific talents. If you want to honor John, quit those damn corporate driven weeds. Didn’t know better when he started! I lost my dear friend at 62...too damn young!
He's so real. Honest. Heart-centered.
That he wrote those songs when he was 21 or 22 is absolutely astounding. John’s songs are so deep & full of meaning that you understand them more as you age. How anyone could write songs that good in their early 20’s... wow.
I always thought it was incredible how someone so young could be so ahead of there time it seems all good musicians are that way, the beatles, the who , janis Joplin, the doors and the list goes on,,,,
@@leerocheleau1465 I feel like The Beatles' and The Who's most famous songs were written from a young person's perspective. But John had already seen some things, having fought in the war etc.. and he was mature for his age. His songs enlightened us.
shane sawyer, songs you understand more as you age. Wow is that true
Wow, a 90 minutes extended interview. Quality on network tv in this day and age
My favorite interview with such a humble and wonderful man....John Prine. I was involved in the folk music scene in college, and my first gig after graduating was at the Fifth Peg Pub in Chicago with John in 1970. It was his first gig as well and we shared the stage for a few months, alternating sets on weekends. My favorite part of that gig was after the crowd went home and the night was over, John would get back up and sing songs he was working on, as the owner and I sat mesmerized by his creative genius. Sometimes my parents would come to the gigs from Indiana, and we all became his after-hours audience, hearing new songs for the first time that he was working on. One of my favorites that he was in the process of writing at the time for his first wife, Ann Carole, called "Aw Heck" ("My Woman") always made us laugh out loud. My parents loved John. What memories! John was truly a unique human being and it was such a blessing to have known him. He will be greatly missed.
He Sure Will Be Missed For Sure, RobbieJo My Doxie Agrees 100%
Knowing that my comment will be lost within the multitude of others, I'm still compelled to add that for me too, I have grown up with John Prine. I feel like he's a part of the family, a genuine friend that will just walk in without knocking...the one at all of the family socials...the one who was there when life fell apart, the one I could go to whenever I needed. He's a part of me, a part that can't be separated. Thank you John for all the memories! Thank you for always being there!
steve williams Your words are not lost. John Prine has helped me through many a rough patch.
Love it. Prine is my childhood too. Simply gorgeous songs, true to life. Honesty. Decency. Real life observations that will forever ring true in my ears. A more sincere songwriter may never be born again. Such a big part of my heart. I love this man. His tunes will play in my home until I find my way to the great unknown.
Steve Williams, I once knew the kind of friend that you are talking about. You could not tell him apart from your family. I dearly miss that friend.
@@markhollingshead9412 I think you have captured the feeling we all have and I miss JP already.
Beautifully said. I am 48 and just was really introduced to his music a few years ago, I'm so sad that I'll never get to see him in person. Absolutely love his music and during this quarantine I am listening to all of his music. Every song is perfect. So sad he's gone, but his music is helping so many people everyday. RIP
Please pull through, John. We need you.
We are out here wishing you well. With every breath we breathe our prayers.
He's left us the wisdom and kindness of his songs. Now we just have to try to live up to them. :(
John’s wonderful songs are one of the things that makes this world tolerable...
@@rusted8157 Damn right
This beautiful man always seems to get me to tilt my head like a dog.
Michael Price Well said, brother!
It's kinda funny how many people loved John Prine but never really talked about him to other people. Now when he's gone people just can't get enough of him. I know in my own case I have four of his CD's and I always listen to him while I'm on the Stairmaster. He just makes you feel good. We will all miss him big time. I never got a chance to see him in person but I sure wish I had.
This was a wonderful way for me to celebrate his life tonight. RIP John Prine. Thank you for everything.
Watching this last night really helped my family feel better.
Did he die
@@robinluich5576 Yes. Tuesday. Covid 19. 😔
I am doing the same and watching other videos to try to deal with the sorrow and heartbreak. He has a special place in my heart. All great Art has to touch my heart... John Prine was one of a kind ! I am so thankful he learned to play guitar and felt confident enough to start writing songs. What a gift he shared.
@@robinluich5576 Yes. The Corona Virus, in its 2nd try. April 7, 2020.
Rest In Peace John. The music world will forever be changed.
Oh,geez. He didn't make it through the corona? I LOVE HIM.
National Treasure we lost. I loved ♥ a man I never met.
How on earth could anyone not love this man!!!! HE IS SUCH A GEM!!
Spending a day with John Prine would be a slice of heaven! The stories are never-ending and great and his songs are deep, meaningful, funny, sad, and summarize life in a very profound way. What a lovely soul and his family seems great, too. So down-to-earth and honest.....refreshing! John Dickerson should win some kind of award for this interview. Great questions and he also just let John talk and never got in the way. One of the best things on youtube or anything, period.
Rd..., F~in A!
Hey thanks!
It almost sounds like two old friends just shootin the breeze. I've never heard of John Dickerson, however he's a rarity in comparison to many/most of his peers.
@@dthtoneocons1 - John Dickerson was the host of Face the Nation.... He then was a host on CBS This Morning and currently, is working on 60 Minutes and also has a role in election specials. John’s mother, Nancy Dickerson, was also a well respected journalist..... “Nancy Dickerson was the first female member of the Washington, D.C., television news corps and the only woman covering many of the iconic moments of the 1960s. She was the first reporter to speak to President John F. Kennedy after his inauguration; she was on the National Mall with King during the march on Washington, D.C.; she had dinner with Johnson the night after President Kennedy was assassinated; she received a phone call from a rambling President Nixon regarding an earlier press conference addressing the Vietnam War; and she even threw a party for President Ronald Reagan days before his inauguration.”
@@wallis104 I've appreciated/admired John Dickerson for decades. Thanks a lot for your great background on his Mother. There couldn't have been a better choice than John (Dickerson) to get such a dynamite interview with John (Prine).
What a lovely guy. He has the heart of a man who's simply told the truth without gaming it.
Rest In Peace, John; you will be missed more than you could possibly know. Thanks for all the memories and great music; we will always love you...
I am 65 and have been a John Prine fan for the past 30 years. I have never in my life shed a tear for a departed celebrity, but today, listening to his music, the tears are flowing.
Damn. Thank you for this. I'm beside myself and in tears. We've lost a legend. My thought go to Fiona, his family, and all who love and adored his work. May God give you peace.
"Is there anything left in there?" as he speaks into his '68 D28. Awesome.
What a privilege! And I cannot imagine the interviewer ending that in any other way, cannot fathom his delight to play and sing with John Prine. Heaven gained a new angel, and we are all left heartbroken.
Not many true legends left, John is one . When he starts playing ,it's as if the years fall away and he's the twenty year old he was when these songs were new.
Perhaps it's the quality of his songs but his new songs seem as timeless as his classic tunes. Or maybe it's that all of us have a crazy bone ?
Stan
Stan, John Prine fans usually have a "crazy bone". Great song lyric or title if it has not been used.
I was told about John by a friend who's a friend of a friend of his. I had to watch the whole thing. Now I love this guy. Praying for you John.
If you dont like John Prine something is very wrong with you.
Ben Tolleson rip
I don't see any thumbs down. That says something in itself.
@@fflynnful it really does in this day and age. Actually it doesn't surprise me that Mr. Prine is immune to trolls 😁
@Jarvo Tunes yawn
@Jarvo Tunes LoL OK Larva talk to u later
John Prine is a beautiful human being.✌️
I saw John when i was 16 in 73' he opened for Bonnie Raitt at the Music Inn.One of the highlights of my life.Loved him then and will love him forever.My American hero.
wow, great job John Dickerson, this will be the highlight of your career, like spending the afternoon with John Prine at his home, very cool.
A humble empathic genius! We're so lucky to have John Prine! One of the best singer/songwriters if not the best of all time!!
This is as close as I'll ever get to hangin' out with John Prine. I really enjoyed this.
There's a book about Fred Rogers on the table. That makes perfect sense. RIP John. We know you'll be singing forever.
John Prine is an American treasure get well John there’s people all over America praying for you
On this sad day, this interview shows to all of us who thought the world of John, his thought process in writing his songs and endears him to us times ten....... His humanity shows through as does his humor!
John was my cousin, my friend, my tutor, my mentor and most of all my A+ number 1 HERO, I'll see you soon cuz, and we will whistle and go fishing in heaven.
You're a lucky guy.
well done, John Dickerson. You did your research, were prepared and conducted a proper interview.
A great interview! Bravo to CBS for understanding the worth of this man’s answers to questions about his life and his career. A true legend, who has greatly influenced music over the course of 5 decades, and a fine human being.
Thanks to John Dickerson for an interview by someone who is obviously a true fan, and talented journalist .
Thanks for identifying the interviewer by name. I was so busy listening to John Prine that I missed the interviewer's name. And yes, John Dickerson did an amazing job. Such a refreshing change from those who ask a question, then interrupts the person being interviewed before the answer is complete in order to ask another question that he would not have needed to ask if he had prepared for the interview.
John is such a part of America that he needs his own postage stamp, a fitting tribute for an ex mailman.. God Bless you Mr. Prine!
Terrific idea!
Postage stamp... what a great idea
@@briandresser2478 I collect stamps. Has to come true!
John's sense of humour in his songs is incredible. Saw him in Glasgow, Scotland in the summer of last year and the audience were howling with laughter and.... tears.
Going to see him in edinburgh in sept. Great singer.
Was that the outdoor concert? Tad wet, but incredible.
@@johnthomson2164 I had no idea he's on in September. I'll have to go to see that too.
I was there too. An amazing night. First time I have cried at a concert. Legend.
I've never heard of John Dickerson (I haven't had or watched a tv in 12 years) But I could watch him interview anyone. What a refreshing joy he is!
This is such a wonderful interview. It's like spending 90 minutes with an old friend.
John Dickerson, you conducted a fantastic interview! Touching and respectful of a great talent and great man. Thanks
John is a gift to the world. Such a beautiful heart. God bless him and Fiona and family.
Great interviewer. Obviously a fan & knows the interesting questions to ask. Then he knows to shut up & listen.
I think you could probably talk to this guy for 8 hours and not get bored love you John
John Dickerson's interview with John Prine is as genuine as it gets. It was like two old friends heading down to the guitar shop in a Cadillac, chatting about cars, hotel utensils, song lyrics, family, and life. The best stuff in life. Thank you JP (and JD )for capturing some beautiful and treasured moments here.
It is such a gift to have this at this time. What a great human being he was!
Great interview. It seems like no matter what has happened to him, good or bad, he accepts it with humility and good humor.
I enjoyed this interview because it reminded me how real John is.
Get well soon John & Feona!
You better be ready to write some new songs buddy cause the world really needs them right now!
Thought and prayers, love ya both!
Anna Morris 😢
As I watch this beautiful interview, I am so sad that you are now singing with the angels in heaven. God bless you John Prine. Listening to how you wrote your songs and what inspired you, inspires me as a songwriter too. What a gift listening to you.
It was great to fall upon the entire 90 minutes of John's interview with John. RIP JP.
"If I pick long enough, I'll go into a John Prine song" Lol!! I love this guy...Ol Sarge...
This was the most enjoyable time, beautiful...will miss John. Thank you John Dickerson, you were the perfect person to be with John Prine
I'm ashamed that it took me so long to find John...about 5 years ago I was playing in a bluegrass /country cover band and we did Paradise.... Until that time I never knew his music. Now I'm a big fan. Rest in peace
I'll be grieving the loss of John Prine's storytelling, poetic soul for the rest of my life. Huge loss...
Thanks John and John for offering up such a beautiful interview and a glimpse of the greatest singer songwriter in the world.
A true national treasure. A gem of a guy. So laid back. He will be sorely missed.
I really have to give it up for the interviewer guy here. He came so well prepared for John's music that he knew what John was saying before he said it. Later, he played guitar with John. He is so lucky, but also deserved the luck he garnered. Excellent interview the whole way through... and what a finish. I should be so lucky. All thumbs up to John and the CBS guy... Ol Sarge...
loved this about time the news covered something worth watching!
Best thing I've ever seen on CBS
I've just watched this interview totally glued to every word. What a warm and humble man he was. I never grow tired listening to his softly sung words with their ever flowing gentle humour ...beautiful..❤
Great interview with a true legend.
This is the best interview I've ever seen, the focus was on John Prine, this gentleman KNEW John's talents and lyrics and wanted to share him with the world! Thank you for opening up this man and sharing his talents with us. Two professionals sharing good times. It wasn't an attempt at journalist of the year, looked like a dream come true to interview an old friend. Hat's off to you and John Prine! Worth the time to watch every minute TWICE!
Prine is arguably the second most important American songwriter after Bob Dylan. A national treasure indeed. So glad to hear the news that he's stable.
I actually think Prine is a better songwriter than Dylan.
@@shanesawyer5103 , I wouldn't argue with that. I think he connects with his audience in a deeper way. RIP.
There are more young ones coming up! Keep your ears and minds open. Some are just now discovering John. Support music and insist on quality!
“I don’t go looking for the music. It always seems to find me”
~Willy Nelson
It's obvious the interviewer was and is a large fan of Prine. If you watch all of the interview, you'll see it. Anyway, CBS Sunday Morning is the best thing on TV. They are masters of bringing off great stories and interviews. They are left wing and I happen to be right, but many times they hit the middle. It's a rare thing, but I do enjoy the many stories and interviews that they do. Some have brought me to tears. This one was one of them. A lot of actual admiration from the interviewer in this. I can concur. Prine is one of the greatest artists of our world. Well done
This is a loss for the world of music for sure. Glad I got to see him live in December. It will always be a treasured memory of an amazing artist.
It is a treasure to have this interview of this American icon. I am so sorry for him and his family to have lost him.
Hey John, my family owns a Christmas store in Colorado. I spent a couple decades fixing Christmas trees. If you ever need yours fixed I will fix it the best it can be fixed on the house. Your music has given me so much joy, if your tree does the same I can return the favor even re wrapping if you want. Any color wire and light. Whatever you need.
John Dickerson looks absolutely in his glory being with John, as he should. Awesome interview John. Well both John's. Well done.
Best thing I have ever seen on RUclips. Mister John Prine was the most genuine human being I ever met. He's in heaven playing with friends for all of the other angels.... those from Montgomery and otherwise.
He is so special I sing his songs to myself to cheer myself up on a regular basis. they make me happy!
You have moved on to Your next adventure. I am so very grateful to have been around to enjoy Your beautiful gift. Thank You for sharing you with all of Us...
My hero, his songs are a huge part of my life since my college days 47 years ago. Thank you John for being there for me during good times and bad.
We miss you in Melboune, FL, hope you can schedule another gig here!
JD is grinning ear to ear the entire time. He knew of the man before the event and was damn happy to be there.
Been a Jp fan since I was little. Dad got me into him. He said that when I was little and heard him say a bad word I'd say "don't say that daddy. Little pictures have big ears" lol
I can’t believe we lost him! So sad. Rest in utter peace John!
Whether he is talking or singing; a great story always comes out.
Love you, John. Your songs have really meant a lot to me over the years. God bless.
For anyone who is a John Prine fan--this extended interview is quite a treat. It is great to not only get to hear his memories and stories of his life, but to get a glimpse into his life and his world. He surely has a lovely home and wife. I thought it was interesting that he likes to collect Cadillacs, mostly older ones. About a year or so ago in Songwriter's Magazine, they ran a story about John Prine with the title "Yes, John Prine is as nice as you think he is." Many years ago, back when I was truly ignorant about who John Prine was, in the late 70s or early 80s, I had gone with some friends to a folk music festival in North Carolina, I seem to recall and some people I met there, knew him quite well. Thanks to them, I did get to spend some time with him and it was great to have him and others do their songs. I don't recall who else that we were sitting around outside of a trailer with might of been, but it was great to hear some people making some great music. I wish I could go back in a time machine to that time and place so at least now--I could appreciate getting a chance to be up close to someone who would become a musical and cultural icon. As I do recall, he really was a very nice person. I am glad that he still seems to be. Every indication is that he really is such a nice and caring person along with being a great musical artist.
He belongs now to the ages... Godspeed John.
Really wonderful interview with John Prine. It was as close to being there as one could get. I felt like an old friend visiting him. Amazing stuff, a true piece of great Americana with one of our most iconic national treasures. I liked it all but driving in the car was priceless.
What a precious and wonderful time. Thank you John Dickerson and CBS for this amazing look into the life of an American icon. Prayers for John and Fiona today.
Great songwriter. Sensitive, thoughtful lyrics. Saw John perform years ago (1990s) at the Strawberry Festival, near Yosemite. Terrific to see that good health has returned to John. Long live this wonderful artist.
Thank you for posting this interview.
Prine has moved my soul since about 1972/73? It is true his songs bring me joy and tears. I am not much of a music person but I have seen John maybe five times now. There were times I thought my sister and I were the only ones to get him, great to be so wrong.
It is like seeing an old friend and he is the person I paid to see that the audience sings every song, and I love it! Must be like being a dead head? Power of Prine,The young people get him so he will live on for years to come.
He is a national treasure to me.
This is the beauty of humanity. Thank You John and John - a wonderful program.
RIP from 70's college concert. A great, "easy listening" interview/talk for anyone interested in the human condition, post-cancer trainer's regimen, Archie Comics to Johnny Prine Age 72, & the creativity process!
PRINE: "Sorry I'm getting away from your question ..."
DICKERSON: "Good!" [@ 17 mins]