“My dearest wish is that people of all ages take this virus seriously and follow guidelines set by the CDC. Via YouTube, Roger Waters uploaded his cover of “Paradise” from Prine’s his self-titled 1971 debut. December 4, 2018 Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths. When John Prine lost his life to complications from COVID-19 on April 7, he went quickly — almost overnight. Prine made countless Philadelphia appearances over the years, most recently a 2018 gig at the Merriam Theater; a particularly beautiful 2004 set at Philadelphia Folk Festival is up on YouTube. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images This website does not rely on corporate funding, because The Key is a nonprofit public service dedicated to supporting the local music that you love with independent reporting. When John Prine lost his life to complications from COVID-19 on April 7, he went quickly — almost overnight. June 25, 2018 Writers from across the public radio map pick the best songs they've heard this year. ""Nothing, what's with you? Apr 13 2020 John Prine: The Last Days and Beautiful Life of an American Original hide caption. Folk-Americana icon John Prine, a true songwriters’ songwriter beloved for his wit and wisdom, has passed away at age 73, according to reports at NPR and The New York Times. “John contracted COVID-19 and in spite of the incredible skill and care of his medical team at Vanderbilt he could not overcome the damage this virus inflicted on his body.”. "Old trees just grow stronger," he wrote, "And rivers grow wilder ev'ry day/Old people just grow lonesome/Waiting for someone to say, 'Hello in there, hello. A Wake for John Prine: A collection of memories, stories, and tributes from some of his closest friends and collaborators. Philadelphia: Home to a rich musical history, a unique musical identity, and one of the nation's most thriving musical communities. Appearing on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Dave Matthews performed a cover of “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness” from Prine’s 1986 album, German Afternoons. John Prine. Artists play tribute to John Prine in their Tiny Desk Home concerts. John Prine, performing during Coachella on April 27, 2014. 1 Source For Breaking Music, Film, and TV Headlines, Roger Waters, Phoebe Bridgers, Bonnie Raitt pay tribute to John Prine, Chris Martin Covers Bob Dylan’s “Shelter From the Storm” on SNL: Watch, Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Turtles is the Best SNL Sketch in Years: Watch, Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" Sees Sales, Streams Spike Following Viral TikTok Video, Kylie Jenner's Bikini Photos Result in 50,000 New Voter Registrations, Sacha Baron Cohen Trolls Mike Pence in Trailer for Borat 2: Watch, Borat Congratulates "Premier Trump" on "Amazing" Debate Victory, Paul McCartney on Finally Reconciling with John Lennon: It Would Have Been a "Heartache" If We Hadn't, The Title to Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat Sequel Is Absolutely Glorious, BTS Perform "Dynamite" and "Idol" to Kick Off Tonight Show Residency: Watch, Mariah Carey Secretly Recorded a '90s Grunge Rock Album, Dolly Parton Finally Puts Longtime Tattoo Rumors to Rest, The Doobie Brothers Wrote Bill Murray the Best Cease and Desist Letter, Meet the Inmate Who Attacked R Kelly with a Pen in Jail, Rick Moranis Makes First On-Screen Appearance in 23 Years Alongside Ryan Reynolds in Cell Phone Commercial, Dave Chappelle Unloads on Critics Upon Winning Emmy for Best Variety Special, Ranking: Every Martin Scorsese Film from Worst to Best, hosting our own John Prine tribute concert live on Instagram, This Halloween Calls for a Very Different Kind of Mask, Become a Member of The Losers Club: A Stephen King Podcast, These Are Sufjan Stevens' Best - and Worst - Albums, The Mandalorian Season 2 Is Coming Soon to Disney+. Legendary songwriter John Prine deserves the big send-offs we give to great artists and heads of state. Opinion: Remembering Folk Legend John Prine NPR's Scott Simon remembers the renown Americana singer/songwriter John Prine, who died this week at the age of 73 from COVID 19. Watch John Prine Play 'Jesus: The Missing Years' From 'Austin City Limits' Tribute. Thanks to all the donors who make our public service possible!GET IN TOUCH, Did you find what you were looking for? April 7, 2020 The beloved singer-songwriter who influenced generations of folk, country and Americana artists died Tuesday at the age of 73.
April 11, 2020 From Margo Price to Nathaniel Rateliff, watch five artists perform their favorite John Prine tunes from their homes (and bathtubs) in honor of one of the greatest songwriters of any generation. He told me once that as he carried his mailbag through neighborhoods with small, one-story wooden homes he often saw old faces, peering through the blinds of front windows. Folk-Americana icon John Prine, a true songwriters’ songwriter beloved for his wit and wisdom, has passed away at age 73, according to reports at NPR and The New York Times.. Last week, Prine’s family shared that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms, an asked fans to send their love his way. “My friend John Prine died,” Waters wrote to caption the video. Sep 16 2020 Grammy Salute to Music Legends' Special Honoring Roberta Flack, John Prine & More . Tom Hill/Getty Images If you believe in supporting local music with quality journalism, donate to The Key today! His debut album, released in 1971, is packed with his best-known classics — the plaintive “Illegal Smile,” the protest song “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore,” and the resplendent “Angel From Montgomery,” which has been covered countless times over the years — notably in the XPN world by Amos Lee and Bonnie Raitt during NonCOMM in 2016. '", John Prine's voice was as rough as flint but caught fire. hide caption. December 20, 2018 All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares the albums and songs that stood out even if some were more peaceful than explosive. April 9, 2020 On this special edition of All Songs Considered, we look back at the life and legacy of the late John Prine through ten of the defining songs from his nearly 50-year career. Lucy Dacus' sophomore album, Historian, tops the list of Bob Boilen's favorite albums in 2018. hide caption. “My dearest wish is that people of all ages take this virus seriously and follow guidelines set by the CDC. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. When John Prine lost his life to complications from COVID-19 on April 7, he went quickly — almost overnight. Last week, Prine’s family shared that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms, an asked fans to send their love his way. Donations from local music fans, like you, are the largest and most reliable source of funding for The Key. If you were trying to start a music career in the early 1970s — when so many songs were aimed at the rising tide of young people — a producer probably wouldn't advise a young talent to "write a song about old people. Watch his performances and acceptance speeches at the American Music Honors and Awards. On Saturday, as we were hosting our own John Prine tribute concert live on Instagram, several other musicians paid homage to the Singing Mailman on other mediums. Legendary singer, songwriter and performer John Prine is featured on today’s episode of NPR’s “Fresh Air” with host Terry Gross. “Our beloved John died yesterday evening at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 'John Prine' Included in the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time . Make sure to say your name and your relationship to Prine (“I’m Pete Souza/Courtesy of the artist Our beloved John died yesterday evening at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville TN. Tinashe's Joyride is one of the standout albums being released on April 13. Courtesy of the artists Danny Clinch/Courtesy of the artist Lastly, the latest edition of NPR’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert doubles as a Prine tribute with covers of “That’s the Way That the World Goes Round” by Margo Price; “All The Best” by Nathaniel Rateliff; and “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness” by Brandy Clark. Let us know, Copyright WXPN, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
John was the love of my life and adored by our sons Jody, Jack and Tommy, daughter in law Fanny, and by our grandchildren.
April 11, 2020 From Margo Price to Nathaniel Rateliff, watch five artists perform their favorite John Prine tunes from their homes (and bathtubs) in honor of one of the greatest songwriters of any generation. He told me once that as he carried his mailbag through neighborhoods with small, one-story wooden homes he often saw old faces, peering through the blinds of front windows. Folk-Americana icon John Prine, a true songwriters’ songwriter beloved for his wit and wisdom, has passed away at age 73, according to reports at NPR and The New York Times.. Last week, Prine’s family shared that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms, an asked fans to send their love his way. “My friend John Prine died,” Waters wrote to caption the video. Sep 16 2020 Grammy Salute to Music Legends' Special Honoring Roberta Flack, John Prine & More . Tom Hill/Getty Images If you believe in supporting local music with quality journalism, donate to The Key today! His debut album, released in 1971, is packed with his best-known classics — the plaintive “Illegal Smile,” the protest song “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore,” and the resplendent “Angel From Montgomery,” which has been covered countless times over the years — notably in the XPN world by Amos Lee and Bonnie Raitt during NonCOMM in 2016. '", John Prine's voice was as rough as flint but caught fire. hide caption. December 20, 2018 All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares the albums and songs that stood out even if some were more peaceful than explosive. April 9, 2020 On this special edition of All Songs Considered, we look back at the life and legacy of the late John Prine through ten of the defining songs from his nearly 50-year career. Lucy Dacus' sophomore album, Historian, tops the list of Bob Boilen's favorite albums in 2018. hide caption. “My dearest wish is that people of all ages take this virus seriously and follow guidelines set by the CDC. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. When John Prine lost his life to complications from COVID-19 on April 7, he went quickly — almost overnight. Last week, Prine’s family shared that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms, an asked fans to send their love his way. Donations from local music fans, like you, are the largest and most reliable source of funding for The Key. If you were trying to start a music career in the early 1970s — when so many songs were aimed at the rising tide of young people — a producer probably wouldn't advise a young talent to "write a song about old people. Watch his performances and acceptance speeches at the American Music Honors and Awards. On Saturday, as we were hosting our own John Prine tribute concert live on Instagram, several other musicians paid homage to the Singing Mailman on other mediums. Legendary singer, songwriter and performer John Prine is featured on today’s episode of NPR’s “Fresh Air” with host Terry Gross. “Our beloved John died yesterday evening at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 'John Prine' Included in the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time . Make sure to say your name and your relationship to Prine (“I’m Pete Souza/Courtesy of the artist Our beloved John died yesterday evening at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville TN. Tinashe's Joyride is one of the standout albums being released on April 13. Courtesy of the artists Danny Clinch/Courtesy of the artist Lastly, the latest edition of NPR’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert doubles as a Prine tribute with covers of “That’s the Way That the World Goes Round” by Margo Price; “All The Best” by Nathaniel Rateliff; and “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness” by Brandy Clark. Let us know, Copyright WXPN, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
John was the love of my life and adored by our sons Jody, Jack and Tommy, daughter in law Fanny, and by our grandchildren.