Sadly passed away another COVID 19 victim.
This was one of his best

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OLVWEYUqGew

Yes, RIP John Prine.
I saw he was hospitalised with the dreaded virus a few days ago. Knowing his age and previous bouts of serious health issues, I did fear for him.
He wrote some terrific songs over a long period of time and was a very assured performer.
I was first introduced to his work mid 70s via Joan Baez cover of "Hello in there"; then through his own output & the many covers of "Speed of the sound of Loneliness".

More recently I loved his album of M/F duets (In Spite of Ourselves) utilising singing talents of some really good female vocalists. Pretty non-romantic but honest look at relationships.

Not appropriate advice at the mo but very perceptive song when he was a very young man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfwGkplB_sY

Duet with fab Irish singer Dolores Keane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t3K4MVuWAI

RIP John.
Back in the early 70s I worked with a guy who was a fanatic for him. I never got him then but will re-visit his works later.

Prune was part of a soundtrack to the summer of ‘93 for me. Great lyricist (though as with many folk artists I’m not always sure whether he wrote it or it’s a cover).

This is an anthem for all men who have found a place in their head to go to when the wife gets a bit tetchy

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W22vyBpnKiI

The Guardian now has 2 pieces on JP; an official Obit + a nice piece by their head music critic (Alexis Petridis). They overlap a bit but both well written/informed I believe.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/ ... e-obituary

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/ ... pringsteen

My personal favourite of his, 'Your Flag Decal Won't Get You In To Heaven Any More': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRCLHBhZPQ4

No doubt being an awesome singer-songwriter and, by all accounts, a stand up bloke will get him through the pearly gates.

I'd never heard of this man. Thanks for the introduction.

Hampstead would have loved this Thread for the music ...may they share a Beer. RIP.