John Prine on Austin City Limits "Jesus: The Missing Years" (1992)
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- Savor an hour of stirring performances from the late singer/songwriter John Prine’s episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include “Paradise,” “Sam Stone” and “Angel From Montgomery,” with special guest Bonnie Raitt.
The Best of John Prine premieres October 3, 2020, on PBS. Check your local listings for dates and times.
About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full length performances. Now in its 45th Season, the program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that’s helped secure Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.
Austin City Limits is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by Dell, American Airlines, the Austin Convention Center Department and Cirrus Logic. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits. Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at acltv.com.
When I start thinking what a raw deal my life is now, I tell myself 'At least I got to share the planet for a while with John Prine'.
We up in the Great White North like to borrow him once in a while! To the Vet community, Sam Stone will always hit home. Love the man, a great song writer, artist and all round person. RiP John.
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Well said. I am also grateful to have seen John Prine many times
Aww, you're alive, hopefully healthy and you liked John. Move to Alaska, build a cabin and find an outdoors girl. You'll be ok!
“Broken hearts and dirty windows
Make life difficult to see
That's why last night and this morning
Always look the same to me”
Met John. Age 15. Set up a sound system for him in San Jose. After the show he ... encouraged me to become a singer/ songwriter. 40 years later ... while attending a concert a a Seattle Winery ... he walked off stage and serenaded me and my wife with my favorite sone "Angel From Montgomery". I cried. My wife cried. The first 3 rows cried. Even John got a bit misty. The best of times. Thanx, John. 🤠
Man. This made reading a bunch of shaggy RUclips comments all worth it, bro. Thank you.
@@mortalclown3812 Hey. You bet. My pleasure. The man was an integral part of my life as a musician. The night he sang fore me and my wife was ... magical. Right before he started his second set ... he walked out, alone, under a blue spotlight (you could of heard a pin drop) and he played 3 chords on his guitar, and like an over zealous freak of a fan I stood up in front of 3000 people and ... exploded ... shout whoooo!! and clapping my hands. John just smiled and yelled, " I take it you like that song?" so I yelled back " it's my very favorite" so he yells back, " why don't you sit back down with your lady friend, there, and I'll come over there and sing it for you" and .. he did. I gotta say. Wow. (Cause it's my favorite song in the world). It was indeed a dream come true. (also ran into Annie DeFranco in the crowd earlier and she walked up and flirted with me and playfully teased my wife) So. Yeah. Saw your comment and thought I'd go ahead and .. color the picture a bit for you. Hey, God Bless you, and much love. Thanx, again, friend. 🤠
@@bartonknight2677 This made my night. Thank you. God bless.
@@Rufusismydogsname Hey. You bet. Glad to be of service. Here's another. Age 15 I set up a PA for him. After the show I walked by and John was sitting on a bench, sweatdrenched and just a little bit .. drunk. He said " Hey kid, come here." So I did. He grabbed my hand and said " So. Kid. You play guitar?" So. I said. Yes. I do. With that he looked up at me and smiled and said "Good. Words of wisdom ... it's not drummers that get all the chicks, it's us guitar players that do". With that said, he leaned back on against the wall ... and passed out cold. Out. Had to be ... helped up and out. Unforgettable experience. Typical John, back in the day. Ok then. That's a story I rarely tell. Again. Thanks for your message. Again. Happy ur happy. Much love, and God Bless you. 🤠
Thats awesome..luckey you two..myself..saw him live five times..thank the fuck!
The day John died I put on Paradise and wept. I still listen to John's music and try to play along but I can't help myself. I tear up every time. R.I.P.
How many others besides myself needs this and laughter is 2024 ? This is like a cold glass of water.
In spotted of ourdelves
me too!
Yes refreshing. And truth.
Gawd I miss him !!!!
F'n covid.
Yes..I visit mr prine too..way before his passing..story teller....I blew up the t v...thru away the papers..
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Cool glass of water.
Half the fun of listening to John was the stories before the songs. And sometimes the stories kept going throughout the song. What a genius!
He sang it like it was, didn't he. ? I ould always relate to his singing. Dexter
Well said Harold!
John Prine and Tom T Hall were the best story tellers.
@raymondcarroll3876 5:25 ❤
Jesus the teacher spoke in parables
This guy was a treasure. A humble and thoughtful soul.
100% ❤❤❤❤
Prine was pretty good too
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@@michaelblanchette2787on
“ Charlie bought some popcorn, Billy bought a car, someone almost bought the farm but it didn’t get that far.” What a great lyric
*but they didn't go that far
Love you 💜
...john prine is one of the few singer-songwriters whose integrity
remained intact in the rough and tumble of the music industry...what a
life...a legend..
John Prine could write tragic songs like Sam Stone, empathy songs like Hello in There. But he was also the funniest songwriter of all time. I once saw him in concert in Taos, NM in what was like a large cafeteria . The audience sat at tables. Before every song he told some funny story. I have never laughed so hard at a concert in my life, before or after. He had such a creative way of putting words together and fitting them to the tune. A one of a kind songwriting genius. Sure do miss him but we have his songs to listen to as a great legacy.
Nicely said
My favorite thing about prine is he can talk about the exploited and hurt with endless amounts of empathy which I think a ton of modern artists miss. He was one of the best people to live
John has been a huge part of my life, since '73, I can't believe he's gone. 😢
So sorry for your hurt. I just found his music at his death.
Nobody lives forever. I’m glad John was able to visit us for a while.
Same… James. He was always part of my life soundtrack. Who is going to narrate now?? Sigh. yup
Like Billy Joe, I believe John is “gonna live forever now.”
My dad's been gone four years today and this crops up on my Playlist. Funny how that happens. Dad loved Mr Prine.
Can you imagine what ilife would be like If you had the talent this man had? It’s not learned-it’s a gift given to you so you can make the world a better place for the rest of us
I will always listen to his music. I've heard his thru the dark times and the happy times. John Prime is one of a kind....Always will be. Thank you.
I still tear up when I remember John. We were both young and strong once. R.I.P. Mr Prine, I'm sure the angels will enjoy your humor and strength for eternity
He will be smoking that cigarette that’s nine miles long
@@patriciakimber4312 in a 5 star hotel, bet that's gonna be one helluva band
bless you dear
You and me both. He was my favorite songwriter for 44 years when he died. When I listen to his music now I either laugh or cry, and many times both during the same song. But he always had the ability to do that to me, just for different reasons.
I'm grateful that I was introduced to John Prine's music in 1981. What a gift that has been through the years. RIP John. Thank you for making life better, deeper, kinder.
I never heard of John Prine until 1992. He was on Austin city limits . Called my dad, and asked him who is this guy? He said, that’s John Prine. We went to see him in 2004 at Ruth Eckart Hall
Yes, I am happy for the time John Prine was with us before his untimely passing he is one of the greatest storyteller in music! RIP John Prine, you will be missed.
That man could paint a picture with words pure genius sadly missed
@@heidiscott9226 and we were lucky he shared them with us
Born in genius!
February 9th, 2021 - stuck in polar vortex, but warm inside my mind, listening to John Prine. Ironic, but I have never heard this song before. John was one of a kind!
Very well put sir
Me neither
I've been listening to John since 1999. I listen to about hours of his songs every week and I still find songs I haven't heard. John was a national treasure that was overlooked by a lot of folks. Grateful to have his music be a part of my life
Hello again! From February 9th
Hello from February 17th I only saw prime twice here in Austin I believe both times are at the Paramount theater... Wonderful shows
I never get sick of the opening story. So hilarious. Miss you John!
John had good story's
I like the fact that I think John was Christian but still had the simple curiosity and the imaginative sense of humor to ask the question: What about those 18 missing years?
It's the same kind of intellectual honesty he shows in "Sam Stone" when he says: "...Jesus Christ died for nothin' I suppose..."
We
We are so lucky to have had such an artist.
If you don’t understand what a huge treasure John Prine is, well, you just ain’t paying attention. I say “is” because I still can’t come to grips that he has left this planet.
John we all miss you...
John is with me as I
listen to the stories he
weaves with his
incredible musical
beat accentuating
life's sucesses& flops.
Thank you😍
Life is measured by our
path to happiness. John's songs led me
down with joy. His
beat goes on!!! 😍🐷🗼🎆🎁🏡🐺🐸
He's still here in spirit and love.
Never been and never will be another John. What a treasure! Always makes me smile.
John was awesome.
I only heard about this fella a few months ago. What a beauty
I can’t remember knowing of any artist for longer than John Prine. I can remember singing Sam Stone and Please Don’t Bury Me, Souvenirs, and many more when I was no more than 5 years old. Of course I didn’t understand the lyrics at the time. That would have been around 1978. John was always such a huge part of my life. Miss you John!
This is the most I've ever heard about Jesus's life. I'm so grateful to John Prine.
I guess your joking around...
Try reading MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE, and JOHN
@@AMEER-114- I grew up with it and there is almost NOTHING of Jesus in that book! No joke. And it's all been bastard and turned into a religion!
@@AMEER-114- yea, I like John, but I don’t like any mockery of Jesus. I realize that he and others probably thought this was just cute and no harm meant, but it just didn’t set right with me. A man as talented as this could have written a much more beautiful song about the savior of the world.
@@delilahrainelle7158I don’t think you understand what the song is. It isn’t meant to be taken at face value.
@@delilahrainelle7158 Do you really think Jesus himself would have any hard feelings about a fun, happy song about him that brings people joy? Wouldn't that actually be something he loves? It's not mockery, and like the other comment said, it shouldn't be taken at face value, it's deeper than that (much like the Bible actually).
Thank Jesus for John Prine❤
John Prine is my all-time favorite!! All of my best memories and moments had John Prine playing in the background.. driving through the Adirondacks in a pickup truck and the only CD i had was John Prine with the best dog ive ever had and we got lost up there for 10 days! Camped out..swam in the lakes..ate BBQ and listened to john prine over an over..
Sounds like you had a good time! 😊❤️😊💙
My Beloved John..I miss our meatloaf dinners n cryin in our coffee,their is no doubt you were from Love,a Cadillac man for sure..thank you Lord for my journey with John 🔥
He used to deliver our mail in Westchester, IL in the 70s. My mom would chat with him on our porch.
Wow!
He wrote music while he was carrying mail. ❤
My wife worked with John, and they were great friends. Unfortunately, it's long before me. What a treasure that man was and is for all time.
Such a tragic loss, what a wonderful gift he shared with us. We are blessed with his legacy, an all around cool dude 😎❤🎵
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
@@robertwilliams060ciao Robert!🙋😊😘💘🌅
Only John Prine can tell a story with penache, and write a song that so many can relate too. Not that it matters, I'm a born-again Christian who finds nothing irreverent in poking fun at the obvious hypocrisies in society and perceptions of what God is or might be. A priceless common sense, truth and honesty about life and a gifted songwriter and musician! A true American troubadour...23 Skidoo! There's no doubt in my mind he's in heaven entertaining Jesus, the angels and all the saints that have gone before him.
The fact of the matter is what we ALL reside down a block inside 23 Skidoo. The sooner we realize we're all living in the same dark end of a John Prine song the sooner we'll quit trying to climb on top of one another. Which was actually a big part of what Jesus had to say. At least after his Missing Years.
When people talk about great singer songwriter's, my first thought is John. His songs and music evokes feelings of outstanding bliss and joy. What a magnanimous gift he gave the world.
It was all about his story telling. He probably only knew 12 chords and owned a capo. He had the comic book x-ray vision that allowed him to see the truths others sought. And then he wrote about them so eloquently.
I always liked the song “Lake Marie”
I had the pleasure of seeing the great John Prine several times and each time was better than the time before.
I regret that I neglected his music years ago. I thought of most of it as jokey songs, which I did not like. But looking back, his songs were deeper and far more thoughtful than they seemed to be on the surface. Fare thee well, John.
Better late than never.
He is still the best
I missed out on his life I won’t miss out on his Music and stories anymore.
In fact I try to play and sing his songs. No I’m far from good but it makes me smile
Amen to that.
"his songs were deeper and far more thoughtful than they seemed to be on the surface." That's it precisely.
God bless, Mr Prine. Thank you to those who made this available to those willing to listen.
John Prine is a national treasure.
God damn right. He will be me from cradle to grave. Sometimes this world is a hard way to go, but Mr. Prince's music makes me believe this world is better than I usually let my mind to think it is.
He was.
John Prines humour in his lyrics, lifts my spirits especially when im feeling down! R.I.P. John PRINE!
Ate a lot of peaches for the road - he'll be fine.
How I miss this man and his music. My life is less without the songs he took with him. We have his songs and his humble genius to ease our days and “maybe bring a smile or two”.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
❤ thank you so much MrPrine❤🎉🎉🎉
I wish I’d of turned on sooner to this icon of wit, gentle humor and story telling music.
Instead, it was his CoVid obit that drew out my curiosity as to what this artist was all about.
Now, I feel like I found a new old friend.
Better late than never.
RIP . Thanks
Good comment, and glad you found out him. I also came to learn about his whole catalog after he passed away. I knew who he was as a songwriter because he wrote Angel from Montgomery and Paradise, and I’m a fan of Bonnie Raitt and John Denver who coveted those two songs of his. They’re GREAT songs! Now that I know the extent of his songwriting, I wish I had sought him out to see live in concert! But, as you say, better late than never!
@@georgetteneale6620 best friend you're never going to meet, until Heaven.
Think of it this way - you've got half a century of John's music to discover ahead of you. In that respect, I envy you. And I've been a fan for 45 years. I never tire of his music - I like it as much as I did the first time I heard it in 1976.
A gentleman that i met told me that i reminded him of this song... He sent it to me and said that im living the dream... He had walked into my shop on route 66 the day before and we had a great chat... You never know who youre gonna meet 🙏🏻 BLESSED
Nothing but High class grass to get lyrics like this Strait up love it
Since I am a scholarly type, I researched the lyrics and the chorus of this song and found that it was all true.
Thanks for telling us the whole truth, John.
❤️💕❤️💕 what a beautiful gift he was and still is.
Now it's "John Prine, the missing years". RIP
I love this song and lyrics , someone hates it . He was a brave one when he sang this one
For all those struggling with this song just try to relax and realize that he was just a man telling great stories, reciting poems, and a pluckin' a guitar. He was not a prophet or conveying the Lord's word, so just relax and enjoy yourself and stop trying to measure up to the legacy of John Prine.
Yap, I think your right, I believe Jesus chuckled at this and gave JP a big thumbs up..... For sure God has a great sense of humor, I mean look at a Giraffe, Zebra and other animal's.....
@@markbouldin6513And the Duckbill Platapuss.
@@bak-mariterry5180 Yap, I hope JP has a big ol pack of cigarettes nine miles long.......
Prine is a state of Mind
Do Tennessee Brando sent me here tonight! Thank you Brando! Thank you you everything!
When you’re brilliant, your just brilliant!
Seen him in Clearwater Florida best show ever
I never heard of John Prine until he died. He should have been a giant.
This guy saved my life, straight up buds I ain't lyin' . Suicide is hard but it can be done, but after I listened to John, and at the time I truly believed that he had lived his music and that if he could survive his life then so could I, I put down the weapons of my demise. Now, I'm grown and I accept and love all the multi layers of who we all are, especially myself. If a person is jus' totally a butthole tho who refuses to give up their buttholiness, then sadly we have to part ways. At least until ya get a grip on reality donchakno ☺️
Glad to be able to respond to you. I don’t know how I lived to be 60 and not know this man. I’ve spent far too much time chasing videos on RUclips and I can’t begin to tell you how many people say the same thing you did. We are hanging on by a thread, but we aren’t alone.
Abooooolutly
John prine lyrics make us better people..
@@jeffking887 that's right brother
Stay safe
Sounds like you've found the vibe of your life...coolest gig...keep living it..
Teach that one in school…the truth is hard to take. Thanx for your truth John☮
So sad John was taken from us way too early
My Greatest memories were attending his concerts w my pot smoking 70's best friends
No cell phones just our sweetest memories
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
MR.JOHN PRINE WILL SORLY BE MISSED, ONE OF THE GREAT AMERICAN ARTIST OF OUR TIME,HE,s TRULY A AMERICAN ICON,,FOR ALL THE WORLD TO HEAR,THANK YOU JOHN ,YOUR TALENT WILL REIGN FOREVER,RIP.😎🎸🔊🎶☮️ BOB.
So many of us miss you John. The gift of music, that touches the heart. For many of us, got us through some hard times. God Bless you John.
John always had great delivery doing his songs and stories telling.👏😢
Wherever you went after here ! May there be a awesome fishin hole that you are fishin’ & picin ‘ You are missed back here on this troubled planet.
R.I.P John 💙
When I hear his voice it evokes emotions, tears. Especially Hello In There. I simply cannot hear that song in public. So thankful I got to see him twice, during this particular time of his writing.
Introduced my friend & coworker to John watching this episode of ACL I was amazed that he’d never heard of him before.
Never heard of this musician until just before he died. Loved what he did with his music.we should always look to others for inspiration. He is a great example. Thank you Mr. Prine, RIP. 🕊🥀🙏💐🎚
Highly original, there’ll never be another John Prine.
the late great John Prine. I actually feel sorry for the person who thumbed this down. what a sad sack you must be to thumb down greatness. Todd Snider is carrying on this great style of songwriting. glad I got the chance to see them play live together.
Wow
Why do you feel sorry for whoever thumbs down this? As a Christian i came across this vid, and listened, and i felt sorry for John Prine and hope he was right with God before he passed. Jesus is God. Read Hebrews first chapter and you might not agree with the thumbs down, but at least you will understand it.
@@andya2665 John Prine was more like Jesus than most. I hope he made his peace. God knows his heart.
@@andya2665 How can Jesus be God? He said to his mother when came out of the tomb, "don't touch me I haven't yet ascended to your God a my God." On another occasion he said the Father is greater than I am. Read your Bible and get your facts right.
its mostly computer algorythms. don't let it bother you.
John Prime was certainly one of a kind. God bless him; I'm pretty sure he's watchin' us all from heaven.
Yes with a vodka and ginger ale and that 9 mile long cigarette!
I've been listening to John Prime since I was n my early twenties, I feel in love.his music is one of a kind,A man who lived by the beat of his own drum. I miss John Prine
John Prine, what a guy,
I am old and I have listened to a lot of music over the years.
Somehow I never heard or listened to music by Jphn Prine.
I heard his last song and it really hit me. Since then I have been finding and listening to his music and story telling. He was amazing. He had a very tough life medically wise but always seemed to make it back until Covid.
Rest in Pease sir. You were one of a kind.
This is what RUclips is for. Thank god I’ve had the privilege of seeing John play live several times.
What a true treasure this amazing musician was May God Bless him in his adventure in heaven having that cold one with our Jesus..that was the first song that I ever heard of his.
Jesus was human. Too many people forget that.
I agree. He was probably working as a carpenter and preparing.
The idea is that this man is also God. Because, and people forget that, God is a human, too. Deedledoo.
@@billsezame4132 Nope...Sorry Bill ~ hate to be the one to 'rock the boat I highly suspect that you are either mis- or ~ at the very least ~ under informed. Jesus, the Christ *IS* indeed, as you stated, "also God"....... *BOTH fully human & fully Divine* ....... God, the Father, is not!! Both, that is. J/S
@@rosefincher7631 dear Rose Fincher. Thank you for your statement but in the gospel of John it is said that the Logos was in the begining. If Jesus is fully man and God, so is the Father. (Excuse my english, I'm french), but didnt the orthodoxe church insist about the humanity of God himself?
I miss this man the planet doesn’t feel right with out him
I have loved John Prine for many ,many years. My husband and I went to very many concerts. Love this man forever.
Always did and always will LOVE John Prime ; surely missed but love never dies ✨️💖
covid took John. I play his music all the time. Thankyou John you are a treasure.
My first wife bought me this LP because she knew I loved John Prine. She laughed at this song and didn't understand irony. She took 80 % of my hard earned wealth but, hell I'm an atheist and I still pray for her soul.
What about the other 20% ? Just curious.
always makes my heart sooo happy to hear him💝💝💝💝💝💝 23 scooo-dooo morning❣️🎶💯🎶💯🎶💯🎶🎯
Wow! Just found this entertainer. Man I have wasted a lot of years, better late than never.
Wish I had heard of him many years ago
I like it, I love it and I feel it! Thank you mucho!
John Prine --- America's greatest story teller. Thinking of all the young people who have never heard of him --- will some day be blessed to "discover" John.
For a kid who started school in Greenville, KY.(Muhlenburg County Kentucky), John has a spoken to me.
John And Nancie Filled My Missing Years ! I mean The Last Year 2023 ! I Found Nancie And Then John ! Their Music That Is ! " Wonderful Song Writers " R.I.P. John And Nancie LUV AND MISS YE AND THE MISSING YEARS / GOD BLESSXXX
I was lucky enough in my life to see him in '75. Love you John. 🙏 🕊 ☮ ❤RIP
What do😮 the opprotunities of your whole life have to do with 1975 all by itself?
@@AMEER-114- that was the year I saw and met him at a small venue in Memphis. He was a sweet and funny person.
That’s gotta be the best introductions to a song EVER caught on tape.
Thanks for the smiles,the laughs,the awesome band members everything. You are so loved john
Poet and a piece of Americana, not sure why or what he connects with inside of me but he sure does.
Wow ! what a talent. Wow ! what a song :) Hi Family
I've been so fortunate to have witnessed the greatness that is John Prine 3x Live and will possibly be 3 spots in the top 10 meaningful moments of my life 🎼LOVE YOU JOHN🎤
Yes, yes and yes again.
We love you John!
I missed the Austin City limits that was on every Saturday night.
One -of-a kind. So glad our timelines overlapped. RIP.
Thank you John another Dylan in my life R.I.P. mr Peabody’s Coal train done hauled it away”
Miss John Prine RIP
John's opening introduction reminded me so strongly of Guido Sarducci. Lyrics do as well. I was fortunate to see John at the Fox Theater with Old Crow Medicine Show in 2013. I remember seeing John in 1968, and he's been a staple in my library ever since.
John at the Fox Theater with Old Crow Medicine Show. THAT is an incredible bill.
Met a Local man recently,he mentioned this song .Thank You,I've got that overall good feeling listening to this.Humorous too,applause.
In 2021/still bringing cheer. RIP John.
Love John Prine ❤
Wow thanks so much for posting Love John prine unfortunately just heard about him a few years ago my
Dude had no peer as a storyteller. RIP John Prine. ☮️☮️☮️🇺🇸
Oh. My. God.
I’ve been missing out.
So imaginative , great voice and storytelling excellence.
I think I'll be a fan of his for the rest of my life. 🙏🫶🦧💞😊