, “I was afraid to sing them for somebody else. I thought they were going to look at me and say, ‘You’ve done it. You’ve crossed the line. You need the straitjacket.’ But if I let it sit for a couple weeks and it still affects me, it’s something I would like to hear somebody say, then I figure, my instinct is as good as a normal person. I would like to hear that somebody do that, so I just go ahead and jump into it.”a rockabilly album he made with Sam Phillips and Phillips’ sons Jerry and Knox.
In 1988, Prine was in Ireland when he met Fiona Whelan, a Dublin recording-studio business manager. She soon moved to Nashville and they married in April 1996. By then, she had given birth to their two sons, Jack and Tommy. “It brought me right down to earth,”. “I was a dreamer. I learned real fast I don’t know anything except songwriting.” Prine also adopted Jody Whelan, Fiona’s son from a previous relationship.
In January 1998, doctors removed a small tumor, taking a portion of the singer’s neck with it, altering his physical appearance. Prine thought he might never sing again. However, after a year and a half, he returned to performing, with a small show in Bristol, Tennessee. “The crowd was with me. Boy, were they with me,” he said. “And I think I shook everybody’s hand afterward. I knew right then and there that I could do it.
atlasjinx I miss knowing you’re on the planet too John Prine. May you rest in peace knowing and feeling all the love coming back to you that we felt when we listened to you sing to us ✌🏻
norafelder
MG44Graf
Loved that you dont have to call me darling , darling..
SO maga HillaryForPrison CNNisFakeNews dnc FoxNews TheView MSNBC MorningJoe ABC CBS NBC creepyunclejoe creepyjoebiden rachelmaddow
Sad that John Prine went back home to Jesus Christ after he died of the international virus!
PLEASE, PLEASE fix your typo! 🙏 “Prince died Tuesday at the age of 73, just over a week after it was first revealed that the singer tested positive for the novel coronavirus; Whelan Prine also tested positive for COVID-19....” JohnPrine
This plus Ellis Marsalis has been some serious bullshit
SkinnerPm 😔
I’m sure most people don’t even know who this dude is. Dying from Covid made him more famous than any of his music!
He died from being 73.
Dreaming just comes natural Like the first breath from a baby Like sunshine feeding daisies Like the love hidden deep in your heart
RIP John Prine. So sad to hear this news last night. Another legend gone.
Dad’s favorite. That’s the way the world goes round.
He had already been kicked off of Noah's Ark, but I'm sure he was welcomed into heaven with kind remarks. JohnPrine
So very sad!
BJodlbauer Dear Abby , Dear Abby 🎶🎶❤🎶❤❤🎶🎶🎶 I must ask you this, When you run in to John Please tell him how much he'll be missed Siiiigned 🎻🎶 His fans Signed
damn!
RIP MY HEART HERO
So so sad... was hoping he'd make it...
RIP Mr Prine. Your music your lyrics your astounding ability to write songs will live on forever. I only began listening to you recently but wish I’d have started long time ago. I will blissfully be listening from now on.
I said, I'm a HUGE Fan. He laughed, we talked for a min and John Prine signed my Carney's cardboard take-out in Hollywood, CA. Totally normal guy. Friendly as could be. A day I'll never forget. . Now......Huge Loss. Giant void. Will miss you John. Everyone will.
Ireland is sad
Sorely Missed! Had the honor of several interviews (KQ in the Cities, The Loop in Chicago) and backstage story sessions. Some about the loss of our great friend Steve Goodman! Great loss John but now you and Steve and write sing and laugh together again!
😢
RIP John Prine. What a way with words -- jam session up in heaven. PS - this was my 2nd dance wedding song:
As long as records spin—we'll keep ya around. You sure lived this life well, John. Carry on.
Shit........
Farcethemusic My favourite John Prine song was always the last one I listened to. Haven't been this sad force while.
I was not even remotely mentally prepared for Covid 19 to take John Prine. He was my favorite song writer of all time.
will be a staple for me till the day I die.
PhantomSouthern God Bless Rest Well! Thanks for all The Beautiful Music from your words !
DrPopCultureBG RIP John . May God welcome you home
This is a tough one. Loved his work. So glad we saw him when he came to the ATTPAC.
😢
Crying and laughing at the same time. Wishing I could hear that song he took with him. Love you John. Watch those ashes! They are getting pretty long.
RIP John Prine :( Did his wife make it? I read she was hospitalized too
Standing by peaceful waters... what a huge loss.
Thank you John for your beautiful music. God Speed! ❤️
Rest easy Johnny.... RIP
I'm so, so sad😭💔
heartbreaking 💙
chiefstonefox ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
So sad
I don't have the words to express my sorrow right now. Johns music really touched me starting in the 70s. See ya on the other side old friend.
😥💔
😪😪😪
Sad to hear
John Prine is gone. Richard Marx lives. God has a weird sense of humor.
When you see God say HELLO IN THERE
We saw him at the Ryman in Nashville 👍
wtf
'Kiss a little baby, give the world a smile. If you take an inch, give 'em back a mile.' RIP John Prine.
Just love him. Have his songbook. Play his songs all the time. 😭
Thank you, John, rest easy.
RIP, sir. Thank you so so much for your music.
RIP
So much, too much, Trumpist winning. I’d like to stop now.
“All the best “ introduced me to John Prine. And I haven’t regretted a moment since. Up there with Dylan as a supreme lyricist
I have no way to express the loss and emptiness that this sad news hits me.
😞
RIP John Prine, one of the greatest songwriters ever 😞
*listens to in spite of ourselves on repeat today*
😢
😢
Say howdy to Stringbean 🪕
And on up into heaven he did rise... Rest In Peace, John... you will be missed by many.
his greatness will live on forever for there has never been a better songwriter. only hope to postpone homage until we have leaders in this country worthy of mentioning this great man’s passing with the honor it deserves. RIP John Prine. we were lucky to have had you for so long
Lake Marie.💔
Saw JohnPrineMusic for the first time just last year in little ole New Zealand - a truly memorable night. He & TTChilders came down under & delighted a small but appreciate audience.....thank you & RIP
RIP, John Prine.
💔
Let’s hope he’s smoking that cigarette nine miles long.
I was hoping he'd be one of the happy stories.💔
💔💔💔
I wasnt a fan of country/folk music until I heard Long Monday on the radio one Sunday morning when I was driving to work and I remember thinking how did I get to 39yrs old without hearing about JohnPrineMusic I thought that was tragic 😢 RIPJohnPrine ❣️❣️
Throw my brain in a hurricane
AOmelas Rest in Peace John Prine. My condolences to his family for their loss.
thesalomanizor_ What songs did he write?
VivBWoke No words. BillWithers was bad enough. May they both find peace in knowing their work will live on💟
Donald Trump’s incompetence is responsible fot the death of a national treasure.
Rest in peace. So sad
'Oh My stars! My Linda's gone to Mars Well I wish she wouldn't leave me here alone Oh My stars! My Linda's gone to Mars Well, I wonder if she'd bring me something home.' Thank you JP
This is like the summation of this whole stinkin thing.
😢
So sad. I love his music and his point o view. Just Give Me One Good Reason..but John has understood things for a long time.
Gutting news. 🤬😢
RIPJohnPrine😢😢😢
RIP Mr. Prine🙏🏼😓
😩
Devastated, met the great man 18m ago at an instore gig,signed his album for me. Met his lovely wife Fiona, my heart goes out to her, their wedding anniversary last week. Just booked to see him in London when all this crap is over. A true legend and a beautiful soul. RIP
Rip
Going to eat a half a enchilada in his memory!
Jennife83124569 There's a hole in daddies nose where all the money goes Jesus Christ died fir nothing I suppose I think pretty close to one of the song he wrote of the depression cause by the Vietnam war of which he was a part no one put it in words like John did the like will never be again RIP
Dang - so sad to hear this as well as all the other hundreds that died today across our country.
So sad 😞
Oh nooooo😥😖
“Going to put a John Prine record on, yeah we need to slow down for a while.” Rest In Power.
DrKarenLonsdale REST IN PEACE
Such sad news. A brilliant songwriter and performer who leaves an incredible legacy. I had the great fortune to see him at the AtlanticFolkFestival in NovaScotia in early 1980s. RIPJohnPrine
Set up the vodka & ginger ale JohnPrineMusic
Fuck
John 😔
RIP, very, very-sad news from a life long fan.
😔
Blow up your TV.
His family should sue the trump administration.
Truly one of the greatest songwriters ever. Listening to his debut album as a young woman made me think outside the box of my own struggles. Music lost one of the greatest.
So sad. I loved him
😭
BettyBuckley 💔
What complications? Did he contract it, suffer and die directly from it or did he have other serious health issues that contributed far more than Covid19?
My heart is full of tears .. just hurting over this. R.I.P. JOHN, I’m sure Mamas sisters welcomed you with arms open wide.💔
JamilSmith Goddamn Coronavirus
BSandGSworld 🙏❤
Decades ago, I saw him open for Bonnie Raitt. He came back out for her encore & they sang 'Angel from Montgomery' together. It was probably the most magical moment I've ever had at a concert.
RIP John Prine
AnOldLefty JohnPrine 🎶 was such a wonderful musician, clever, warm and down to earth. I loved his concerts. 💕 RIP dear storyteller. 🙏
DoubleEmMartin This is the one story that I was dreading to hear. What a great songwriter and performer. Just one of those guys who immediately bright a smile to your face whenever you heard one of his songs. Love you man. Hellointhere Hello
We'll whistle and go fishing in heaven John 😪✌
Dammit...
😭🧡😭🧡😭🧡
😓
ai6yrham This is the news that has finally broken me.
RIP JohnPrineMusic, thank you for all the great songs 🙏💜💛 A National treasure
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SkinnerPm .jimmybuffett
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Damn, this is so sad
WCCOAmelia Blame China they did this all on purpose !!
Another devastating loss. Everything sucks right now.
Wait awhile eternity/Old mother nature's got nothing on me/Come to me/Run to me/Come to me, now/We're rolling/My sweetheart/We're flowing/By God ripjohnprine
RIP brother
He showed this city kid , beautiful country music and lyrics in 1971... and all thru the years til I saw him during Tree of Forgiveness tour... what a beautiful gentle insightful soul.... God Bless you John... enjoy that nine mile long cigarette and a cocktail...you deserve it .
The Angel from Montgomery just took him away. Sad to hear. Love to FionaPrine and boys... JohnPrine ohboyrecords memoriesfromShadyCliff
Q107Toronto RIP
So sad. We lost a true American treasure today. Thanks for the music and memories John Prine... johnprine
RLSandack I’m sure his Dr tried Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin. Let’s hope that TDS hasn’t infiltrated the brains of doctors.
Shit
Saddened.
🖕🦠
😢💔No words:(
Heartbreaking loss!
I can’t even, with this news! All my love and prayers to Fiona and his family. 💔🙏🏼💔
Fuck😢
this hurts
What an a American Treasure. His songs will ring long after me or anyone living in this COVID-19 drama. I wonder if he penned anything before his journey?
❤️😭💔😭❤️
Fuck!
lnmaj We lost a treasure!!!
😢
lookner Oh no!!! 🙏 RIP John For sure, he was simply one of the best. 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Noooooii
This is the single worst piece of news I have heard throughout this entire disaster. This did not need to happen. I don’t even know how to feel right now.
I suspect he's 'whistlin' and fishin' in heaven' with his best buddy, Steve Goodman.
PaulZeise I was lucky enough to have been introduced to his music growing up. My mom was huge fan and talked about seeing him in DC at the Cellar Door.
Let's start 2020 over again. This hurts
Gutted. No words.
😭😭
Damn. He was a gift to all of us. 🙏😇
Muito triste.😪😪
I don’t even like John Prine’s music as much as I have respect for it, but this must be said: this is total fukkin bullshit.
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Prayers for John and his family. He is flying to heaven on a pink supermoon. God bless.
Fuck 2020
“Oooh Baby..it’s a big ‘ol goofy world” - Yes it is sir. Thank you for the music. Sail On John Prine.
Then the coal company came with the world's largest shovel And they tortured the timber and stripped all the land Well, they dug for their coal till the land was forsaken Then they wrote it all down as the progress of man RIPJohnPrine
HelenKennedy So sad, a huge loss
When they find out what he wants done with his remains, there’s gonna be a weird energy in that room
😥
Terribly sad news. Awful. A piece of America dies with him.
Come on home. So sad. Music really touched so many. RIP. 😢
💔
Wow 😔
Trump kills Prine.
Oh no. 😞
ChristineEliaz Why does your tweet say 73 while your article says 74?
JP7916 RIP beautiful soul, thank you.
Damn.
Great song writer. Prime Prine in fantastic. RIP
Prime is undoubtedly half way to heaven with Paradise waitin’. Rest in Peace and Power!
SkinnerPm Last week StephenAtHome replayed a segment with him from 4 years ago. I'd never heard of him before that, but I liked it so much I've been playing one of his albums all week.
😪😪😪😪
AnthonyMasonCBS He was a National Treasure. We have lost a great and beloved man.
A legend who beat cancer only to be killed by this awful virus. I guess that’s the way the world goes ‘round. Thanks for all the wonderful music Mr. Prine.
So sad. A talent to be missed.
She was a level-headed dancer on the road to alcohol And I was just a soldier on my way to montreal Well she pressed her chest against me About the time the juke box broke Yeah, she gave me a peck on the back of the neck And these are the words she spoke
Thanks John. ICON
I am so sad.
Your flag decal will get you into heaven, John.
🙏🏼😢❤️
Sad. “Whistle and go fishin’ in heaven.”
prouddemocrat90 A big loss. This virus is evil.
Fuck
Absolutely sucks.
nycsouthpaw 🙏💜RIP💜🙏
When I get to heaven ... And then I'm gonna get a cocktail: vodka and ginger ale Yeah, I'm gonna smoke a cigarette that's nine miles long I'm gonna kiss that pretty girl on the tilt-a-whirl 'Cause this old man is goin' to town ❤️😢
Fuckitall
BAndersonPxP Song always made me smile and cry thinking of close friends who had died and hoping they were having a vodka and at peace. RIP
clem_burke Heck of a writer. Big loss
He was my favorite of all time. Now it's on to that cocktail (vodka and ginger ale) and a cigarette that's nine miles long. Thanks for everything, John.
FUUUUUUUCKKKKKKK ME!
God dammit. RIPJohnPrine Whenever he passed would have been too soon. What a gift of a legacy he left. Peace to his loved ones.
Damn. RIP John.
giadrew giadrew This is so awful to hear. I saw him in 2003 without knowing him well, and I was stunned. One of the precious few times in my life when I knew, unmistakably, that I was experiencing something as pure and elemental as music can be.
Thank you John Prine 🎼🌷RIP
We are so sad to hear of John Prine’s passing! It’s like they say the music died’ all over again! 😢🎶
When I die let my ashes float down the Green River Let my soul roll on up to the Rochester dam I'll be halfway to Heaven with Paradise waitin' Just five miles away from wherever I am
clem_burke Nope, never heard of him. Not being funny. Just before someone takes offense.
Big heart❤️😢
baseballcrank He had cancer
This shit hurted! RIP
nycsouthpaw “When I woke up this morning, things were lookin' bad Seem like total silence was the only friend I had Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down... and won And it was twelve o'clock before I realized That I was havin' ... no fun.” —John Prine always
lookner Hate this pandemic. Another victim of a pandemic that should have been contained in China.
I'm depressed. Thoughts go out to his family. Damn you coronavirus
💔We are the lonely all together. All together we’re all alone. RIP :(
Well, shit.
When I Get To Heaven. “I'm gonna get a cocktail: vodka and ginger ale Yeah, I'm gonna smoke a cigarette that's nine miles long.” Pretty safe guess to what he is doing now.
So sorry to hear this, he will be remembered as the legend he is💔RIP
rest in peace 🥀
8 wonder of the world.
lookner Love ya, John.
Holy fuck.
lookner That is very sad. Condolences to his family.
HappyFeminist So sad. My dad loved him.
So sad. RIP
Rip
Oh no.
RIP John Prine. Curse you, pandemic.
I’m so terribly sorry to hear this.
😔 Bless you man. RIP
baseballcrank Shit.
Rest In Peace Sam Stone.
Farcethemusic Oh, damn. 💔
Noooo
buzzbrainard So sad!
This is a bummer.
So damn sad.
VandyAPB
That is awful news. RIP John.
Fuck no!!!
Rest In Peace. He was a national treasure. 😭
😓
ugh
Fuck sakes. RIP, Mr. Prine
💔
Damn.
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