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John Prine

Was just sitting here listening to John Prine, marveling at the man, the talent, the songs, the humor, the tenderness, the joy, the humbleness.  Nothing more.
rpeluso
rpeluso OP
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Received the new record last night, playing now, stunned (surprised to be) by the man and his subtle genius.  Wish I could be more like him (or the him I perceive him to be), comfortable with who he is and what he thinks.  Just listen to The Lonesome Friends of Science or Crazy Bone.  His humor and his humanity are there.  I love the man, as much as is possible without knowing him at all.  Thank you John Prine.
sealrock
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Have seen John (and Iris, as mentioned) many times. John is of course great. Saw him in I think October at the big free yearly bluegrass festival here in San Francisco - of course his voice is very different, but still enjoyable. He wrote so many great songs that if he had croaked in 1980 his legendary status would have been cemented, in my opinion. Iris is I think one of the greatest living songwriters and performers. Last two times I have seen her have left me *floored*. On 'Sing the Delta,' she took her songwriting to a different level.
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bdp24
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@sealrock, ah, The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, one reason I wished I still lived in San Jose, a 45 minute drive away. I have old friends who go every year. Did you get to see Dann Penn backed by Buddy Miller and the band he put together?

I agree, Iris Dement is an astonishing songwriter and singer, absolutely one of the greatest, living or otherwise. I learned of Iris from Merle Haggard, who recorded her "No Time To Cry", one of the most devastating songs I’ve ever heard. An absolute masterpiece. That there are those who don't "get" her is bewildering to me. I feel very, very sorry for them.

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