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  • thinline
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    March 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm
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    #36745

    John Prine, one of the songwriting greats of all time and just a funny and warm human being is in a hospital and in critical condition from COVID-19.

    longslowdistance
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    March 30, 2020 at 6:35 am
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    #36746

    Dang.

    huckleberry
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    March 31, 2020 at 10:44 am
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    #36747

    One of my all-time favorite singer/songwriters – listening to him now. Especially love his duets. Iris DeMent and he are magical together.

    Hard to not smile when I listen to In Spite of Ourselves…

    He’s had quite a few battles – here’s to winning another.

    thinline
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    March 31, 2020 at 2:01 pm
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    #36748
    Yeah, Huck, one of my favorites, too.  So many great songs.  And his performances are just wonderful experiences.  Saw him about 1.5 ago for about the 15th time over the years.
    He is reported to be in stable condition now.  Hope he recovers.  If anyone deserves to call it quits on his own terms, in a rocking chair, on the front porch in the sun with a grin on and memories of a life well lived, yeah, he gets my vote,
    79pmooney
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    March 31, 2020 at 4:02 pm
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    #36749

    I never followed him. Lost track of country and a lot of other music after i heard Muddy Waters and fell in love with the blues. But I’ve heard his song Angel From Montgomery sung by two women. Susan Tedeschi’s take brings tears to my eyes.

    Cosmic Kid
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    March 31, 2020 at 7:57 pm
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    #36750

    But I’ve heard his song Angel From Montgomery sung by two women. Susan Tedeschi’s take brings tears to my eyes.

    Word.

    longslowdistance
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    March 31, 2020 at 9:23 pm
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    #36751

    He is one of the many pillars that suspends our society. Everyone dies, but this would be a true loss at this time.

    Dale
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    April 1, 2020 at 1:13 pm
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    #36752

    Just cued him up on Alexa.

    huckleberry
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    April 1, 2020 at 7:38 pm
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    #36753

    I would say he is more of Americana and Folk than Country.

    But actually, I would just call his music wonderful. I believe that someone referred to him as the Mark Twain of music – I’d agree.

    thinline
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    April 2, 2020 at 11:33 pm
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    #36754

    I have been staying at my lady friend’s place since this all happened. Her oldest daughter and boyfriend have also been there since the stay at home orders went out. We three all play a little guitar and were hanging out playing the other night. We ended up playing Speed of the Sound of Loneliness and were all wiping a few tears away thinking about Mr. Prine.

    The Mark Twain of music. Perfect.

    “Love has no mind. It can’t spell unkind. It’s never seen a heart shaped like a valentine.”

    Be well, all.

    79pmooney
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    April 8, 2020 at 12:29 am
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    #36755

    We lost him.

    thinline
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    April 8, 2020 at 10:37 am
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    #36756

    Sad day.

    huckleberry
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    April 8, 2020 at 1:58 pm
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    #36757

    Heartbroken, but so thankful that he left his music.

    Thank you, Mr. John Prine.

    thinline
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    May 10, 2020 at 7:40 am
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    #36743
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