Today In Labor History April 7, 2020: Folk music legend, John Prine, died of Covid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNTEbU-a9TE

#OnThisDay in 2020, #JohnPrine, American country folk singer-songwriter ("Hello In There"; "Angel From Montgomery"; "Paradise"), died of COVID-19 complications at 73.
#RIP

#OnThisDay in 1946, #JohnPrine, American country folk singer-songwriter ("Hello in There"; "Angel From Montgomery"; "Summer's End"), born in Maywood, Illinois (d. 2020). ༉‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚.
#RIP

This goes for both sides.

"But, your flag decal won't get you
Into Heaven any more
They're already overcrowded
From your dirty little war
Now, Jesus don't like killin'
No matter what the reason's for
And your flag decal won't get you
Into Heaven any more"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRCLHBhZPQ4

I hope this song from 1971 brings as much joy to you as it did to me this morning. #JohnPrine #WishingYouJoy #HeresToHappiness

https://youtu.be/MmjnQjRvPUQ?si=2sPdivCYuyW9oout

Hey, if you are in the vicinity of Delaware or Southeast PA this weekend, we're putting on a musical celebration of John Prine at the Arden Gild Hall Friday night 11/24. The program features a bunch of local acts, all playing John Prine songs. Hope to see you there!

#JohnPrine #Americana #Music #LiveMusic #Delaware #Philadelphia

https://dice.fm/event/268bo-a-musical-celebration-of-john-prine-24th-nov-arden-gild-hall-wilmington-tickets

John Prine - John Prine

An album I've been avoiding for a long time, no doubt due to the shallow biases of a callow youth: the last thing I wanted to listen to was the strumming of a Chicago-based folk artist singing Appalachian/Nashville flavored songs.

Yeah, well, in time one matures somewhat.

Analog Productions pressing of the Atlantic 75th anniversary series: another gem.

@gulovsen @taeluralexis #johnprine #https://youtu.be/MaHNUYAKDn4

@alexwild
Side note: Possibly in contrast to Joy Alonzo in Texas, Iowa’s Chris Jones was purposefully poking at the powers that be. I think he hurt someone’s feelings…

Here’s a sample of his work (complete with a nod to John Prine): #JohnPrine #iowa @DeSoto55

https://cjones.iihr.uiowa.edu/blog/2022/12/mr-peabodys-corn-train

I did a little video editing of our cover of #JohnPrine’s #BruisedOrange. I had a few takes I liked better.

Killer lineup. #BarryGray is a winner of the NC Songwriter Fellowship Award, #JonShain was the winner of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and EScottWarren is a grad of the prestigious N Texas State jazz program, with an eye-popping resume.

https://youtu.be/PluSA9o2W8k

John Prine was a brilliant song-writer and Bonnie Raitt is, well...beyond words.

This is one of my top 5 favorite songs. I was just listening and thought I'd share. Happy Saturday!

"If dreams were thunder
And lightning was desire
This old house would've burnt down
A long time ago."

#music #JohnPrine #BonnieRaitt #FavoriteMusic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toJ3ZYWRh24

Gonna highlight my most recent release for this #BandcampFriday - much of which was recorded during the first COVID lockdown.

The title track to “Rising in the Blue” is dedicated to the late #JohnPrine, and was written the night we learned of his death.

“Murnane combines timeless pop-rock songwriting with smart arrangements, articulate playing, and a strong, well-seasoned voice.”

https://rickmurnane.bandcamp.com/album/rising-in-the-blue

Because I love #JohnPrine sooo much, I'm just gonna go ahead and follow the last song with the first of his songs I ever heard, at least performed by him. And, as is usual, he's got a story. Half of his appeal is the stories he tells.

In Spite of Ourselves with #IrisDement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8tTwXv4glY

Also a great story for the ages, is how Roger Ebert probably launched John's career: https://www.rogerebert.com/features/john-prine-american-legend

John Prine - I Remember Everything

The last song recorded by John Prine. It makes me cry, in the best way. #music #JohnPrine

https://youtu.be/L21Tc_DtL6M