Name: Candice Lougheed - Alberta Canada
My sister introduced me to John Prine when I was about 14 years old. When I was about 16, I purchased tickets to a John Prine concert and returned the favor by taking my sister with me. We had excellent seats and enjoyed the show
immensly. I'm 34 now and since then have introduced my neighbor to John Prine. I bought him John Prine Anthology cd for christmas and for the past month or so can hear him cranking Johns songs on his stereo. I know he loves the
cd, because he knows just about every song word for word. We are both waiting for John to come back to Canada & play. I know we will be the first in line for tickets. So John, please come back and play in Alberta soon. Until then, We'll keep listening to your music and enjoying them all.
Name: Dave C. - CO
Dear Santa: For Christmas this year, I want John Prine to announce that he's going to come to
Colorado in 2004. Hey, Saint Reeda - Have a nice Thanksgiving and Happy
Holidays to you and your family.... Dave
Name: John Monaghan - Northern Ireland
I am a school principal (ages 4-11 years) and I am very proud to say that I used my
authority this year to insist that John Prine's "Silent Night All Day Long" is being used in our
Nativity Play when all the children are gathered around the stable at the end.(This is followed
immediately by the original "Silent Night")
I have to say all the children love it...teachers too!
Name: Stacey Roselles, Hill City, South Dakota
After traveling on the road with a five piece county rock group for two years, my wife and I decided to settle down and took a job as a duo at the Stockade Bar in Deadwoon South Dakota. The summer went well playing to the tourists mostly. Then came the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Races. We worried about what material to play to the biker crowd and wondered if we would still have a job there. We played every John Prine song I remembered or could learn in a short time for these bikers. They loved it all! It was a week to remember! That was twenty years ago when bikers were mean and nasty. I finally got to see John in Las Veags at the House of Blues! His music is truly magic!
Name: Amy McGrath - WA, USA
My husband proposed to me in a small local bar with In Spite of Ourselves playing on
the juke box, so it was only natural to have it as our first dance song at the wedding. The DJ called us up for our first dance, the music came on and everyone but Prine fans were gasping.... By the middle of the song everyone was singing along and having a great time. When the dance ended so
many people asked if we could play it again we did. In short, In Spite of Ourselves has a special
place in our hearts and now in many others... Thanks!
Name: Mark Bernards - Athens, OH
A little story I'd like to relate. Came home to Ohio from Sturgis at the end of August to find that John Prine was playing at the Columbus zoo in a couple days so my new girlfriend and I rode our Harley 100 miles only to find that the show was sold out and no way were they gonna let anyone else in nor was there anyone selling an extra ticket or two. Very bummed and thinking of anyway i could get us in, and I tried everything we rode the bike to the back of the zoo, stashed
and locked it in some bushes and began walking a back road into the place. I kept thinking to myself
that if John Prine knew i was out here he would want me into see the show and that's when i
spotted a narrow opening in the fence where two gates meet. My gf slid in no problem but me being a
larger guy was eventually able to climb up higher and squeeze through. Once inside we were walking
around very nervously like we had just done some awful crime and were on the run. After about 10
minutes or !
so and not being noticed I took several deep breaths and relaxed and decided to act like we
belonged and followed the crowd walking toward the theater where the show was just about to start and
just stood a little off to the side under a tree and saw one of the best shows I had ever seen and
the girl, who was not even familiar with John Prine, was in awe and to this day is a huge fan of
his music. Although I don't condone , "stealing an artists music", i justified it by going all that
way and didn't want to miss him since it had been a few years since the last Prine show I saw in Cincinnati, (that's a whole other great story ). We left complete with the John Prine fix that I so desperately needed and turned a nice girl onto someone that she would otherwise never heard of and
to this day, it was one of the best days in my life. Been a Prine fan a long time and I hope John likes this true story and i will keep listening to him and playing his songs because he writesd so
much of how I feel.. Merry Christmas to all of John Prine fans, family, road crew, and band Sincerely, Mark
Bernards.....
PS.....please don't relay this message to the Columbus zoo! Peace !
Name: Leslie Crook - WA, USA
My name is Leslie Crook and I'm in love with a man who's in love with me and he has my
last name. He introduced me to John Prine's music some time ago and I fell in love again. Didn't
know something so sweet and so simple could represent the universe. Trouble is, I want to marry
this man again and we are working so hard to help our lives heal so that we can share them again
and help our little boy have a mommy and a daddy that live together in his same house and share
their love. Wait, awhile, eternity, old mother nature's got nothin' on me, come to me run to me come
to me now we're rollin my sweetheart we're flowin' by God. I love you Kelly Crook. Come home to
us, please. Eternity will wait.
Name: Lynn melanie WilliamsAnd you may see me tonight! As a part-timer since my Mom let me play her guitar some, I figured it was lighter than the piano and organ I was studying. Since then, you bet JOHN PRINE became a mainstay. Mainly, he hung out with all my fav's. Now I tried to look up Gove Schrivner and lo and behold John found him for me.!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless you and all musicians - thanks buddy!!! your fan Lynnie th' Pooh and all my friends, too!!!!!!! Fissssh and a whistle
Name: Glynn Delaughter -- Baton Rouge, LA
I have been a fan nearing thirty years. I sing or play JP everyday. Today is Sunday December 28, 2003. I would like to wish John, his family, his fans (who are very special
people) and of course the WEBMISTRESS a very healthy and safe New Year. I'll see you in Vicksburg as long as I
exercise Common Sense between now and then.
Name: Jimmy (*-*) Darrah Jacksonville, Florida
No real story to tell this time, but I have seen JP in concert three times over the past four or five years in the Florida Theatre. I
feel like an idiot for not checking into his concerts “Way Back When” in the mid-70’s when my friend Tim Nolan first turned me on to JP. I was really impressed with the way John can make you visualize whatever he is singing about. Not everyone has that talent…
The reason I decided to drop a line to this time was to ask if any of you have heard the songs of Robert Earl keen
(REK)??? I think most John Prine fans would instantly like REK because of the way he writes and sings.. Personally I would pay a lot on money to see these two plays one night on the same venue. Although REK is a Texas born musician and carries the drawl known to most Texans, I believe all of you would appreciate the music. Like Prine, he’s serious, he’s funny, and a bit off-the-wall. Another reason we love John Prine music.
Any comments on Robert Earl keen out there in the Prine Shrine?
Jimmy Darrah---------<”))))><
Name: Janzmayo@hotmail.com
My partner has sever progressive Multiple Schlerosis.His name is Dusty Miller and he first discoverd John Prine when he was 14. He's now 46. He has lost most of his sight and dexterity and cannot walk at all now. He constantly listens to John Prine, and his music is now all he has. He has lost a lot of his albums and I am gradually building them up again. He plays Prine constantly and the music is his life. Thank you John for giving Dusty a reason for staying with it.
Name: Wes. Parisien
I've been a Prine fan since the 70's and being somewhat of a musician myself I take pride in playing his songs. John's lyrics to a wide range of his songs are almost a carbon copy of my life story and that is what attracted me most to his music. I was hoping he would hear me play his songs at the busker stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival but he didn't. That was the year he was supposed to be here for a Thursday night main stage show only and then be on his way to Cincinnatti or Cleveland but ended up staying at the Folk Fest for the whole weekend. I last saw him perform on April 26, 2002 at the Walker Theatre and am waiting patiently to see his name on the performers list for the Winnipeg Folk Fest or just another concert appearance. Come back to Winnipeg soon John. There are a lot of fans here that miss you.
Name: Jim Pownall - South Carolina
MY WIFE AND I BOTH ENJOY JOHN PRINE'S MUSIC AND OUR 12 YEAR OLD SON FIRST HEARD JOHN
PRINE FROM THE FETAL POSITION AT A LIVE CONCERT IN COLUMBIA, S.C. MY WIFE WAS 8 1/2 MONTHS PREGNANT
AT THE TIME AND HER CONDITION ENABLED US TO GET A TABLE UP FRONT. MY SON'S FAVORITE JOHN PRINE
SONG IS "AIN'T HURTIN' NOBODY". AT A FAMILY GATHERING SEVERAL MONTHS AGO SOMEONE POSED THE TIME
WORN QUESTION OF "WHICH CAME FIRST, THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?" MY SON REPLIED, "THE ROOSTER CAME FIRST.
ROOSTERS LAY CHICKENS AND CHICKENS LAY EGGS." STILL BEING NAIVE IN MANY RESPECTS, OUR SON THOUGHT
THIS STATEMENT TO BE TRUE. WHEN WE EXPLAINED THE MEANING TO OUR SON, HE WAS EMBARASSED AND ALSO
HIGHLY AMUSED.
P.S. JOHN, PLEASE KEEP THE GRAT SONGS COMIN', CAUSE YA CAN!
YOUR FANS, JIM AND NELL
Name: Tim Harrington - Miami, Florida
I've been a fan since the early '70s. First - and for a long time the only - concert I'd seen was in Mobile, Alabama in 1974, with Steve Goodman.
Just saw you last night in Miami. Almost a year ago to the day, we went to New Orleans to enjoy you - and the lovely Iris. This year, you actually came down to my town at The Olympia Theater at Gusman Hall. Excellent choice. You and the boys were great last night.
You did the duet (In Spite of Ourselves) as a solo. Somehow, I don't think your guest, Gove Scrivener, would have worked out in that song in lieu of Iris DeMent but I liked him a lot anyway.
Some day I'll wait around after your show. I know I'd really like to meet you but am not one to impose.
On the website this AM, strangely enough, the oldest letter still saved here is also from me. Spooky. Thanks for getting me through. All my best to you.
Name: Rodney Perkins/ London Ont.
My wife and I saw John's November concert here in London as a 20th Wedding Anniversary present to ourselves. John is the most giving performer that I have seen in my life...Thanks for a great night of memories and please come back soon. R.Perkins
Name: Rob Hamilton
Hi, just attended Prine show London Ontario, Nov. 21/03,WoW what a show, He played all the best songs,John now has a new fan my wife Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, who i knew would love his songs once she heard them ,she is so deep and so are some of Johns songs.Met Jimmy Rankin after his show got a autograph very cool also.Just wanted to say John love your music,learning all of them i can on my guitar, and this web site rocks one of the best i've ever been on.
Name: Marie Traverse Newfoundland Canada
I have been a Prine fan for as long as he's been playing, but just got to see him two weeks ago in St. John's Newfoundland. It was a magical experience. The audience hung on his every word and every note and despite our ages and our numb butts, we weren't moving until the last note was sung. He sang sooo many songs and the very best part was just him and his guitar. All our children think we're nuts and groan when I put on his CDs; they couldn't believe how excited their staid mom was to go see him. I was humming and singing his songs for days after and they are still in my mind constantly. His music puts all life's minor challenges into perspective. I hope he enjoyed newfoundland and that he'll come back soon.
Name: Sharon Greene - WI
I live in Wisconsin, and have for 12 years now. John Prine and his music help keep me
sane. I love to listen to the words of his songs -- he is truly one of the greatest story tellers
of our time and just picturing his smile can make me smile.
Name: ol' man 'tucky
possibly another verse to dear abby..............dear abby dear abby i never thought that me and my puppy would ever get caught we were out by the dog house a scratchin'some fleas with him on all fours and me on my knees signed dog
f---er sorry just funnin'
big fan
Name: Jerry Shelton Beaver Pond,Ky.
Knowing that thoughts go through your head that would bust a normal man's
skull, I can't keep from dreamin' 'bout some day sharin' stories with you that I'm thinking might even get you ta thinkin'. I've had a really "oh
bullstuff, that didn't really happen, woopee ball most o' my life.You have been part of all of it since I was about
fourteen. Most of my closest friends either turned me on to you,or have been introduced to the
legend, Mr .John Prine by me.I'm blown away by the brilliance and honesty of your
talent, although it seems like it comes easy to you. There's never been and never will be such an artist. If you're ever in need of hide
out, best home cookin', truly appreciative, hang out with moonshine drinkin',prime Prine fans,by all means come find us!!
Love ya
mean it
Jerry Bill Glen and a whole hellofa bunch more close friends.
p.s. it'nt Bonnie Raitt the coolest?
Name: Sidney Crist, Ansted, W.V.
Dear, John I am 10 years old and know every word to every song of yours.I have a brother who is 12 days old we named him Samuel"Sam" Stone. I've been to one of your concerts but, my dad has been to 6 of yours. We love your music, and , was wondering if you would come to the Clay center or come to the Charleston Civic center to sing. Someday I hope yo meet you.
Name: Sidney Crist, Ansted, W.V.
Dear, John I am 10 years old and know every word yo every song of yours.I have a brother who is 12 days old we named him Samuel"Sam" Stone. I've been to one of your concerts but, my dad has been to 6 of yours. We love your music, and , was wondering if you would come to the Clay center or come to the Charleston Civic center to sing. Someday I hope yo meet you.
Name: andrea mac eachern-cape breton-n.s.
my first time seeing john was nov.13/03-im still coming down!!!!
i never thought in my wildest dreams that it would be sooooo good.
i haveloved john prine since my husband intoduced me to him 15 years ago and would love to see him again .
he put on a fantastic 2.5 hr show and the whole arena was singing and in awe of this
genious. i hope to see him again it was a dream come true. oh by the way john -im the one who hollered to you that i love you- you are a classic.
lots of love from cape breton canada
andrea
Name: frances b garcia - NM, USA
i have been a john prine fan since early 80's have seen john in concert at least 6-7
times.please come back to new mexico soon and bring todd snider
Name: Tripp - MO, USA
I have been a John Prine fan since the early 90's, in my early 20's. I've seen him 4 times, Steamboat Springs, Denver, Nashville and St. Louis (this October). I met my wife at the Fall of '97 John Prine show in Denver, the night we had the blizzard. Made for an interesting night, which turned into a weekend and eventually we married. John has been more than a tremendous lyricist or poet to me, but more of an inspiration and I consider him to be one of my spiritual leaders. I don't quite know if he'd care or even appreciate that title, but the man has a gift, a deep soul that transcends humanity. He has that gift of boiling down our earthly pains into sediments of bliss. God Bless Him.....
Name: Carl Conn - NY
third request!!! how about adding two more verses to one red rose?
two verses is too short for a great tune like that...a no reply means I will have to do it myself!!!!! keep up your great music..looking forward to your new york city tour...we'll try to leave the
power on!
Name: Dave Etter - Pana, IL, USA
Caught the Virginia Theater show. I loved the fact that even the good ones can have a
frog in there throat, but only the great ones spit that frog out by the fourth inning. We all truly
enjoyed the show and we will see you again. If you're ever near Pana, Il. stop and meet some of
your biggest fans. We grew up listening to you and I know I learned to appreciate life alot earlier
than some because of your songs. Thank you Mr. Prine
Name: Karla Humphrey, LA, USA
i am certain i am not the first to make this suggestion, so how many have suggested you
use ' Please don't bury me ' as a backdrop for a plea for organ donators? i am a registered organ
donor myself, and think this is a wonderful idea..i learned of john prine in the early '80's and
one of my best friends ever, a girl from west memphis loved singing the songs to our friends, her
having the twang really made us a hit with the crowd..me myself being from pearl river county,
miss. helped some too, i am sure...thanks, john
--- note from webmistress: Karla, thanks and we do... check it out at:
http://www.geocities.com/johnprine1946/dont_bury_me.htm
Name: Dave Gibson, Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada
I was introduced to John Prine,s music back in 1970 by my brother Bob who had been a
fan for a number of years. Bob had seen John at a Marrapossa festival in T.O. and got married to his
wife Pat around that time. I too, since my introduction have attended all John's concerts at
Ontario Place and at the old Massey Hall. Now again I will have the great opportunity to see John
perform again in London, Ontario on November 23, 2003. Several members of my family and myself will be
going to this concert in celebration of my brother Bob's 35th Wedding Anniversary. We hope to have
3-4 generations of Gibson family there.
John you're the best and we all look forward to this upcoming event.
Signed, Can't Hardly Wait.
Name: Mickey - NY, USA
I am buying my Mom tickets to see JP for her 60th birthday. I did not want to tell her
who was performing, I simply gave her the option of London or Ottawa. (She lives in Canada) Well
her answer was I ain't going unless you tell me. I made a compromise, I said, I'll give you 3
guesses, if you guess right I'll tyell ya. She got it on the 1st guess. JP is still my Mom's fave after
all these years. Still her number 1 concert, that she'd still want to see. She got really excited
and said she'd love to go. So, I was wonderin'...are you planning on adding more dates or will JP
just end up stranded in London ON? Will more dates be announced? Will you be playing Sudbury? Do
you cook meatloaf? Do you wear boxers or briefs? Aww, just kidding. I got carried away with strange
thoughts. Must be in a Prine State of Mind!
Name: Brian, Scotland
John thanks for many years of insightful, vivid and entertaining diversions. I have seriously been lost for days in some of your songs. Cheers Man
Brian
Name: Lisa Thurman Mayetta, Ks USA
My husband, Mark and I have been Prine fans for years. Two years ago we had the opportunity to see John in Lincoln, NE. It was awesome. This past March we had the honor again of seeing John Prine in concert in Lawrence, KS. We were with our 4 best friends. There are no words to describe what a great time we had. My husband, Mark, passed away May 26th. He was 44. Tonight I will be in St. Louis to see John with 2 of our good friends. It will be very sad yet so bittersweet. When he plays "Fishin'in Heaven" I know Mark will be with me. This is the song Mark's best friend chose to play at his funeral. Our oldest daughter, Laura, insisted we play one of John's songs for her Dad. I miss him so much.
Name: John Fry - IL, USA
This Friday, I'm going to my first John Prine concert in
Evansville, Indiana. I practically grew up listening to his music
because my brother and uncle always played his songs at family
gatherings. Even today, a party isn't complete until
someone plays "Please Don't Bury Me" or "The Great Compromise" around
the campfire. Anyhow, my brother is truly
the one who introduced me to John Prine's music. He was a huge fan and
a helluva guitar player. Unfortunately, his
life was cut short when he was killed in a plane crash off the coast of
Malibu on April 9, 1987. Not long ago, my mom
was looking through some of his things and found 2 tickets for a Prine
concert on April 18, 1987 at the Wiltern Theatre. The concert was with Arlo Guthrie. Anyhow, I'd love to get them autographed sometime (one for me, and the other for my uncle). I know it's probably asking for too much, but I thought I'd give it a try since I'll be at the concert this week. If anyone could help, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
Sincerely, John Fry
Name: RB - Lawton, MI
Are you getting grumpy in your old age, or what? I read that guys'
preview and your response. Good call!!!! I should be pissed because he didn't go fishing with me. I mean, I've been all over the country to see him and he didn't want to go fishing...And, I spent over 1500 bucks having a party in his honor. But I'm not pissed. I know he has a lot of stuff going on. That guy at the paper should realize that just because he works at the paper, dosen't make him a "run to" guy. John was probably out with his family doing something he wanted to do. Mr. Newspaper should know that once you get to a level of John's
respect and following, you don't need to do those stupid little
interviews and say the same old sh+t. We are fans and that guy shouldn't try to make people out to be something they are not. I ducked chances to meet John several times since the early 80's when I started going to his shows because I was afraid he would be an a&&hole or something. But, since I have had the opportunity to chat with him on numerous occasions, I know that he is not like that at all. He's just an ordinary guy trying to make a living just like the rest of
us. That guy at the paper needs a good spanking and I would like to be the one to do it. Little piss ant. It sounds like no one want's to talk to this guy!! That's my take on it....but who am I?
RB.
Name: Angela K Butler
I can remember when I was five years old, dancing on my Dad's feet to John Prine. John Prine music was fun to listen to and my whole family loves the songs. My Dad passed away two years ago and we played John Prine music at his
memorial (more like a big party/concert).Some of our fondest memories of Barry Butler are brought back with the songs and music of John Prine. My Uncle, brother, and myself will be at the Cerrito show, and I know my Dad will be there too.
Thank You For The Memories John
Name: Matthew DeCenzo - Kennesaw, Georgia
I will echo the sentiments stated numerous times prior to this post only adding that my fondest memories as a child (looking back) are the summers spent with my Grandparents and my Grandfather (now deceased) playing his guitar and singing Paradise to us. Over the years I have added much of your music to my collection of other southern folk (Panic - dating myself) THANKS OR ALL THAT YOU DO!!!!
Name: Sally - Fort Lauderdale
I just want to make a comment. There is no doubt about it I am hooked
on John Prine. This morning while watching Imus in the Morning program,
Imus said that Senator John Mccain had asked him why he never plays a John Prine song. So he played Your Flag Decal Won't Get You into Heaven Anymore. Even though he didn't play the song to the end I thought it
was pretty neat that Senator John Mccain would request a song by John Prine on his morning program. He knows great music for sure!
Name: steve - parkersburg west virginia
Been a fan since 1972 (or so) - raised three kids to love the music and enjoy the outlook on life- tonight we are having a birthday tribute here in our humble little corner of the world- live music, stories, fans getting together- loved back to back shows this summer at newport folk festival in rhode island and then pittsburgh- free live concert compliments of the county park system! very much appreciate the website!! thanks to one and all
Name: Skinny McClure, dinky town on the Wyoming prairie
Hey man,
Don't know if you'll actually read this, but I wish you all the best. You're music and humor have picked me up by the bootstraps more than once. Here's an example...I was in the Army a few years back, got deployed to Egypt just two weeks after Sept. 11, 2001. The whole thing was pretty heavy (my dad used to use that word all the time) and scary and there were times when it was tough not to just sit down and cry. I took 12 Cd's with me..."Music From the Big Pink," some Flying Burrito Bros. stuff, some Steve Earle, John Hartford, a little Drivin' and Cryin' and of course a few John Prine CDs. I was sitting on my cot listening to "Live on Tour," which I had just found in a used CD store and when I listened to "Space Monkey" I laughed as hard as I had laughed in some time. Man, it was just what I needed right then and I've never forgotten it. Thanks to my dad for getting me tuned in to your stuff and thanks again to you for your music, poetry and perspective.
Name: Chris Beggs - Austin, Texas
The first time I saw you was at the Philly Folk Festival in (I think) 1973. Then I came home to Austin and you came here. I went up to you and told you that I saw you in PA, and you said, you sure do get around. You are such a wonderful songwriter, and I want to Thank YOU for sharing it with us. I have traveled far to see you, and I will continue too. I have brought my children to see you, due to they grew up listening to your music. You are a very special man, God Bless You! Looking forward to seeing you back in Texas, you have alot of fans here, as you do everywhere. When I signed your sign book it asked me which albums were my favorites, all of them. Thank You for being John Prine and sharing your music with us, hope to see you soon, Chris Beggs
Name: Jill Eastin - Oakland, Illinois
I just wanted to remind all you others what a great guy it is we are admiring here. My husband and I attended the show at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign on September 5. When John came to the stage he was so hoarse I didn't see any way he could do a show, and we found out later everyone had advised him not to go on. But, God bless him, he did; and what a show it was. Over two hours of non-stop entertainment, and with four refills of hot tea he kept sounding better as he went. We couldn't wait to find another show in the area, so Evansville here we come October 24. When you have listened to someone's music for over 30 years and you finally see that man on the stage suffering to entertain you, it is hard to describe the emotion. Thank you, John. God bless you. Whatever you do in Evansville, we will love it, but I sure hope you do that happy enchilada song!
Name: mike winters
well the cubs are getting closer ill bet your friend is lookin down with a big old smile on his face.they have been playin his cub song a lot these days . go cubs... lets keep our everythings crossed
Name: John
Paulovich - NJ, USA
Hey Everybody ... Anybody, Simple
story about how My friend Willie (Mike) Wilson, From Brazil, Indiana, turned me
on to JP while I was in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1975. Fortunately, I've (had
...... reality) been turned on ever since. JP
Name: Ted McInnis
Tickled purple to see John Prine is coming back to Halifax next month. Couldn't wait to get the tickets.
Turned my older brother onto Prine years ago and we we're going to try to see him together in Calgary last November but my brother died in August of last year.
He was my touchstone, he was all the things a brother should be to me. He was the family pet.
Ma mentioned that she wanted a quote in his obituary and I wrote "He was in Heaven before he died" - John Prine.
She loved it and that's what went in the paper.
Greg will be with us as we enjoy John on November 10th at the Cohn.
It's been a pleasure to enjoy listening to John over the years. Hands down my favourite performer of all time.
Name: Dave Pittam - Cheshire UK
Picked up a couple of JP albums whilst at University in Nottingham. They were in the "clearance" box. Bought the third album later. Still play them occasionally. Lost track of most music in the eighties. Thenthe "net" opened up and somehow found John was playing in Newcastle that week, but wasn't able to get there! So, when are you coming to England again and hopefully not too far from me. Interestingly, some naff Friday night tv show was brightened up a couple of months ago with a rendition of Angel from Montgomery - did you get royalties?
Name: Shay McDonough shay.mcdonough at
guinnessudv.com
Happy birthday John, when will you release your next CD, I can't to get my hands on the music for The Other Side of Town, so that I can add it to my
repertoire for my gigs here in Dublin, heard you singing it in the Olympia and the Point, our wives were a little bit put out but your cheeky grin allows you to get away with those type of lyrics without causing any hassle,
Regards,
Shay
Name: Chris - Monroe, WV
John, I saw you for the first time in GA, and I just wanted to say that you are THE man. Seriously, no one is
badder, and no one else will ever be able to duplicate what you do. Your music truly brings people together. Just writing to wish you happy birthday, my friend, and many more. Thanks for writing songs that put all our lives into perspective.
Name: Susan and Kevin Ryan, St. Louis, Missouri
My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding aniversary Oct 8th, 2003. We got to know each other by disagreeing over your song "Angel from Montgomery". We met at Kelly's Bar. It was 1979/1980 and I had just recieved a copy of NO NUKES for my college graduation. I instantly resonated with Angel from Montgomery as it was belted out by Bonnie
Riatt. Meanwhile back at the bar, I was trying to "enlighten" this cowboy boot and hat wearing MAN about the travails of womanhood and I referenced this song. He just laughed and laughed. He said, not only was that song not written by a woman, but it was written by a man before the age of 21. Ha, I retorted (being college-educated and all)I just figured this was some "macho line"; a pretty creative macho line, but still. I'll prove it he said. He brought your albums over to my father's house and well the rest is history. We saw you in conference some years ago when Arlo Guthrie opened the show. Anyway,
Happy be-lated birthday, (our son's birthday is Oct 11th) and we are looking forward to seeing and hearing and singing with you Oct 25th at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Susan Ryan
Name: Carol Murawsky, Waterloo, Ontario
From the days of Mariposa to Ontario Place, Convocation Hall, ArtPark, Ottawa Folk Festival, Land Mines Concert, Buffalo (2 years ago). I've always enjoyed your music and waited not too patiently for your next concert.
Thanks John for all the years you have brought music to our lives and help us through the days. Happy Birthday!
Waterloo/Kitchener fans look forward to your London, Ontario concert.
The best to you
Carol Murawsky
Name: Theodore D Lewis Marietta GA
I went by Paradise a month or so ago. Got to see the Green River too. I expected a small town but it was less than that - just a coal plant. All the surrounding land seemed to be "reclaimed". Ate at Central City. Maybe you were born in IL but you'll always be a KY boy to me. Now. When can you turn out another CD? Hopefully one as good as "In Spite of Ourselves". Happy Birthday & keep the music coming.
Name: KEN HAYES-PLACERVILLE,CA
SAW YOU IN YOSEMITE, SAW YOU IN
VENTURA. LISTEN TO YOU EVERYWHERE BY C.D. YOU MAKE MY WIFE AND I HAPPY. IF YOU ONLY KNEW WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
FOR MAN KIND....THANK YOU JOHN AND HAPPY BIRTH DAY! KEN AND DENISE HAYES
Name: Linda Elliott
I wrote my story and forgot to wish you a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
And many many many more!!
Linda
Name: Dan Bishop
happy birthday John. as you put it best... how lucky can one man get. I enjoy your style of music and play a few of them myself. It's your birthday and there is no place to hide.
Name: katie winters
hi it is katie i dont know if u remember me but u were talking to me and margaret and my dad and my friend stephanie at your concert in south bend.i would have e mailed you earlier but i was at cheerleading getting my hair done for competition.i just wanted to say happy b-day.
Name: HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM THE BIG GUY IN THE RED SHIRT!
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEW CD!
rOBERT
Name: jeff@jeffhorvitz
I remember the time I saw you at the Bachanal in San Diego, John, in the mid-80's. You had been my favorite singer-songwriter since 1971, when I got turned on to Diamonds in the Rough from a music magazine article praising you as the next Dylan and maybe more.
Anyway, you gave a great concert, I think Rachel was up there with you at the time and my first wife Mary was determined to get backstage to see you that night. She had the longest golden blonde hair to go with some very good looks, and she caught the eye of one of your roadies who let her come back after the show.
I ended up going home to take care of the kids and let the babysitter go. Usually I'd be pretty jealous (The Great Compromise), but that night my baby was going to hang out with John Prine, and I guess that was next best to me bein' there.
So there's my tale of gettin' as close as I could to hanging out with the great John Prine. I'll see you October 18th in San Diego.
By the way, my birthday's 5 days before yours, Happy Birthday Libra!!!!
Name: margaret winters
happy birthday john your 50 years older then me i hope you have a nice birthday i hope you hav lots and lots of prezints a lot of pepole like your music inclueting me katie my dad and you i hope.
Name: Shane- Langhorne, PA
Happy Birthday. I was looking to see some tour dates for Chris Smither and noticed he is playing w/ you in CA later in the month and decided to look at your tour dates, as I haven't seen you in about 5 years. Saw it was your birthday and today is my brothers b-day also so I deceided to say hey. Hey!
Name: Julie Simon
It was great to hear your birthday being announced on National Public Radio this morning...But of course I already knew about your big day...I have adored you for many, many years! Have a wonderful day and many thanks for what you do...
Name: Martin Taylor-Rogers, Kentucky
I want to wish Mr. Prine a happy birthday. I absolutely enjoyed the recent Portsmouth concert, having flown in from KY just to attend with my wife (we are both big fans). On the ride to Atlanta the next day I was torn between not invading his space and telling him I love his work. I opted for softly letting him know how much I loved his work. A fan always, Martin Taylor, from a-little-cabin-on-a-cliff-in-the-boonies-of-KY.
Name: Mike B. La Crosse, Wisconsin
Happy Birthday John, I want to wish you a happy & healthy birthday. Your talent and intriguing songs and personality are appreciated and cherished. I hope you continue your unique career and please come to the Milwaukee or LaCrosse area soon!
Name: Bob Davidson
Happy Birthday John! Thanks for nearly 30 years for me now of listening to your words and music. You have helped me through a lot of bad times and have been fun during the good times. One memorable time was when my father passed away in 1990. I found out about his death at work. I went home and started playing "German Afternoons" and cried through the entire tape. Listening to you uplifted me at that time and has kept me going throughout the years. Thanks so much! Happy Birthday again and I wish you many more. Looking forward to more music from you. See you in Evansville!
Name: kfischer
I paid tribute to JP's B'day with a poem I wrote a few years ago, still in the website somewhere. Glad to see another year come around again. I don't need an excuse to listen to JP, but today is a perfect day to introduce him to my students! :-)
Name: Dan Bashama
John, happy birthday tomorrow! I'll be celebrating by playing alot of your songs at my gig tomorrow nite. Pulled out "German Afternoons" and learning (or relearning) most of the tunes. Thanks for all the great music and memories, and again, happy birthday!
Dan (Dumbass to Reeda)
Name: Pat Gladney
Dear John,
I've sent your saddle home. Just foolin'. Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday, too, you, happy birthday, Dear John Prine, happy birthday to you. And many more.
Pat
Homer, LA
October 10, 2003
Bleak & Rainy
Name: Wisconsin loves JP
Happy Birthday John! My wife is so pleased to share a birthday with you. You have given our entire family so much joy. Our 7 year old always requests we play John Prine. We hope to be able to see you again in concert, perhaps with the next generation of John Prine fans.
Go Cubs!
Scott and Mary Shaw
La Crosse, WI
Name: Mark Sannes - Kasson MN
In 1976 I was stationed at Ft. Harrison learning how to royally screw up Army payroll. I learned well! It was there I purchased JP's first album. The only place I could listen to it was in the base library with headphones on. So I did. Over and over I spun that album and often I'd get caught up in it and start singing along. Of course, only I heard the music. Nothin' like some Army moron singing "after midnight in the stillness of the barracks latrine" in the middle of a quiet library.
Happy birthday John! Come back to Minnesota soon!
Name: Heather
I just want to send a big wet kiss to John for his Birthday. If I could I would love to hug him too and then spank him really hard!!! I love your music and you have calmed many a bad time with your special tunes. I love you so much it hurts me! I wish to see you back in South Carolina real soon.
Forever a Fan,
Heather
Name: Stan Laundon - Spain
John, do have a happy birthday on October 10th. 58 is not that bad...I turned 60 in June and still feel good. It was all the better seeing and meeting you in Newcastle, England, in December 2001...I will never forget that. You are a gentleman and a talent I have always admired. It was always my pleasure to play your music on my BBC radio show for 21 years and I would like to think I introduced a lot of people to your music! Best wishes and, as we say here, feliz cumpleaños amigo!!
Name: leigh lawson
Happy Birthday, John! You are my favorite.....I listen to you over and over and will never tire of you. "In Spite of Ourselves" was our wedding song and Damien Eistein of WRNR plays it for us all of the time. One day, when you're in Annapolis, we'll have to show you the video.....girls on one side singing their lyrics and the boys on the other......Anyway, I missed you while you were in Portsmouth, VA b/c my husband had to work. But, I do look forward to seeing you LIVE sometime in the near future. You are so talented and real. Have a Wonderful 57th Birthday and the very best year to follow. My kindest regards, Leigh
Name: Cate F. - Richmond, Virginia
Happy 57 from a fellow Libran (10/14)! We love your music and listen to it at my jewelry studio. You are an inspiration.
Cate
Name: Scott Dossett Champaign-Urbana, IL
Dear John
Thanks for the great show here about a month ago.
You came, you saw, you sang yer' heart out.
It's a wonder we don't take to you more (!)
Happy B-Day Mr. Music
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