John Prine
John Edward Prine was an American singer-songwriter of country-folk music. Widely cited as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, Prine was known for his signature blend of humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, often with elements of social commentary and satire, as well as sweet songs and melancholy ballads. He was active as a composer, recording artist, live performer, and occasional actor from the early 1970s until his death.
Background
- Born in
- Maywood
- Educated at
- Old Town School of Folk MusicProviso East High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award🏆 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album🏆 Americana Award for Artist of the Year🏆 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Love and devotion, deep as any ocean don't play by anybody's rulesWith your carousel of horses and your unforeseen forces,you're running with the caravan of foolsCaravan of fools, caravan of foolsYou'…"
"I know a man who's got a lot to loseA pretty nice fella, kinda confusedGot muscles in his head that've never been used He thinks he owns half of this town He goes out drinkin' gets a big red noseBeats…"
"There's a girl in the white houseI don't even know her nameHer disheveled appearanceSpeaks volumes of shameIt's an embarrassing situationBut a situation just the sameThe way she walks on othersAnd nev…"
"It's a measure of treasure that gives me the pleasureOf loving you the way I doAnd you know I would gladly say I need your love badlyAnd bring these little things to you. Cause you got goldGold inside…"
"On a dusty pew in a vestibuleSits the Devil playing pocket poolHe's waiting for the next poor foolWho forgot that it was Sunday"
"If by chance I should find myself at risk of falling from this jagged cliffI look below, and I look aboveI'm surrounded by your boundless love"
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Timeline
1946
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