John Prine, a two time Grammy-winner, singer-songwriter, is among the English language's premier phrase-turners with music relevant to any age.
Though Prine is perhaps best known for his humorous material, it is his more serious compositions that will likely stand the test of time. Many of these songs display variations on the theme of transition, especially the difficult human journey from innocence to experience....
and he taught me three chords and gave me a Carter Family record. I was into rock n’ roll but my brother gave me a Carter Family and an Elizabeth Cotten record. He was into folk music. So I learned to play my guitar from those two records and what my brother ...
John Prine became something of a presence along the way. Oates offers a quietly confidential cover of Prine's "Long Monday," teasing out a sense of acceptance amid the reverie. He and Croce met when they shared a dressing room at a tribute to Prine held at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. ...
I am very pleased to introduce Wyatt Ambrose, who recently joined my trio,John O’Connor and his Fellow Travelers. Wyatt joins me and Tom Ives on bass with his tasteful and creative style on electric guitar. Wyatt is chiefly a jazz guitarist who studied at SUNY Purchase in the jazz program...
This essay examines thirteen songs written by award-winning singer-songwriter John Prine. Though Prine is perhaps best known for his humorous material, it is his more serious compositions that will likely stand the test of time. Many of these songs display variations on the theme of transition,...