John Prine at Ruth Eckerd Hall 9/19/08

NO PICS! Nope, no pics of the incredible show last night by John Prine with opening act Josh Ritter. John has a rockin' guitarist and love that bass player.
If you ever have the chance - - go see John Prine - - you won't be disappointed. If you don't know of John Prine and are interested:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Prine
http://www.johnprine.net/

Cool old videos of John:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_YrJABjYBE&feature=related (Happy Enchilada song lol)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCpWk8Q-5sA&feature=related


This is how he looks now.... performing Souvenirs - a tribute to Steve Goodman. I love this song. He battled throat cancer a few years back and his voice is a little different...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ohfM_PqYeg

Here's a little about Steve Goodman. He and John were best buds. They wrote and played together. Go Cubs Go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHM4myMjVu0

This song brings tears to my eyes. I miss my grandparents. Say Hello to an elder today. You won't regret it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSufO2FlpAQ

Someone put this together to the tune of Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kTctirEPns

Here's another similar to the last video and tied to Illegal Smile:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMzTVAKtD18

Here's a fun video of Iris Dement and John:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5axlwCBXC8

If you've never heard of Iris Dement... you are missing another great singer/songwriter.

If you didn't know any of the above, you might know this song covered by Bonnie Riatt, written by John:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5HpW1Sula8


Is that enough John Prine for you today? I could go on and on....

Next Friday.... Same Place.... LYLE LOVETT and JOHN HIATT woo hoo! acoustic...just the two of them. I'll ask Lyle to marry me again. smile