John Prine (1971)
| Artist: John Prine |
$10 off $30 on Home, Health & Beauty, Sporting Goods, Bags, Entertainment, Apparel, Jewelry, Toys and Pet Supplies when you use V.me at checkout. Ends 5/31/2013.
List Price:
$7.98
(Save 50%)
Today
$3.99
+ $2.99 SHIPPING
EARN 5x (20) RAKUTEN SUPER POINTSWhat's this?
| Format: | CD |
Condition:
Brand New
In Stock:
4 New
from
$3.99
5x
Share
Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Illegal Smile ~ John Prine
2. Spanish Pipedream ~ John Prine
3. Hello In There ~ John Prine
4. Sam Stone ~ John Prine
5. Paradise ~ John Prine
6. Pretty Good ~ John Prine
7. Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore ~ John Prine
8. Far From Me ~ John Prine
9. Angel From Montgomery ~ John Prine
10. Quiet Man ~ John Prine
11. Donald And Lydia ~ John Prine
12. Six O'Clock News ~ John Prine
13. Flashback Blues ~ John Prine
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
|
 |
There were a lot of "New Dylans" knocking around at the onset of the '70s, but Prine proved to be a powerful artistic voice in his own right, with plenty of staying power. His debut is full of the songs that inspired Kris Kristoffersson to help the young Chicago songwriter score a record deal. Largely based on country/folk traditions as filtered through the then-new "singer-songwriter" sound, Prine's tunes contain both wry humor and penetrating emotional insights. "Illegal Smile" is a light-hearted ode to marijuana and "Pretty Good" is an absurdist tale that manages to be both existential and sprightly at the same time. |
|
The real gems here are the more personal character studies. "Hello in There" is a touching but completely unsentimental plea for understanding and kindness toward the elderly. "Sam Stone" is a harrowing, sharply observed portrait of a Vietnam vet. The most enduring song here is the gorgeous ballad "Angel From Montgomery," about a woman stuck in a bleak relationship, voicing her wish for deliverance. JOHN PRINE is one of the most auspicious debuts of the early '70s. |
Producer: Arif Mardin |
|
Artist Overview
Chicagoan John Prine burst onto the early '70s singer-songwriter scene amid a flurry of completely justified hype. He was among the first of many artists pegged as "the new Dylan," but his combination of folk, country, and poetic-but-simple lyrics was completely his own. Over the years, his albums have featured rock and country shadings to varied degrees, but his inimitable writing style has remained consistent.
Artist Influences
Bob Dylan | Hank Williams | Johnny Cash | Ramblin' Jack Elliott | Roger Miller (Country) | Willie Nelson
Bob Dylan | Hank Williams | Johnny Cash | Ramblin' Jack Elliott | Roger Miller (Country) | Willie Nelson
Artist Contemporaries
Bruce Cockburn | Bruce Springsteen | David Allan Coe | David Bromberg | David Crosby | Eric Andersen | Freedy Johnston | Guy Clark | Iris DeMent | Jackson Browne | James McMurtry | Jerry Jeff Walker | Jesse Winchester | Jimmie Dale Gilmore | John Hiatt | John Stewart | Keb' Mo' | Kinky Friedman | Kris Kristofferson | Laurel Canyon Ramblers | Loudon Wainwright III | Lyle Lovett | Michael Peter Smith | Paul Simon | Peter Case | Peter Karp | Randy Newman | Ry Cooder | Sam Baker | Steve Forbert | Steve Goodman | Steve Noonan | Todd Snider | Tom Petty | Tom Rush | Townes Van Zandt | Warren Zevon | Willis Alan Ramsey
Bruce Cockburn | Bruce Springsteen | David Allan Coe | David Bromberg | David Crosby | Eric Andersen | Freedy Johnston | Guy Clark | Iris DeMent | Jackson Browne | James McMurtry | Jerry Jeff Walker | Jesse Winchester | Jimmie Dale Gilmore | John Hiatt | John Stewart | Keb' Mo' | Kinky Friedman | Kris Kristofferson | Laurel Canyon Ramblers | Loudon Wainwright III | Lyle Lovett | Michael Peter Smith | Paul Simon | Peter Case | Peter Karp | Randy Newman | Ry Cooder | Sam Baker | Steve Forbert | Steve Goodman | Steve Noonan | Todd Snider | Tom Petty | Tom Rush | Townes Van Zandt | Warren Zevon | Willis Alan Ramsey
Artist Followers
5 Chinese Brothers | Bill Morrissey (Folk) | Bob Hillman | Charlie Robison | Chris Knight (Guitar) | Dar Williams | Frank Tedesso | Greg Brown | James McMurtry | John Mellencamp | Mike Plume | Monte Warden | Richard Julian
5 Chinese Brothers | Bill Morrissey (Folk) | Bob Hillman | Charlie Robison | Chris Knight (Guitar) | Dar Williams | Frank Tedesso | Greg Brown | James McMurtry | John Mellencamp | Mike Plume | Monte Warden | Richard Julian
Compilation Appearances
|
Will The Circle Be Unbroken: Vol. 2 |
|
Rock-Live From Mountain Stage (Live) |
|
Beautiful Dreamer |
|
Beautiful Dreamer |
|
Jubilee |
|
Love For Levon |
Technical Info
|
Release Date : 02/06/1990 |
|
Original Release Date : 1971 |
|
Catalog ID : 19156 |
|
Label : Atlantic (Label) |
|
Number of Discs : 1 |
|
Studio/Live : Studio |
|
Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
|
SPAR Code : n/a |
|
UPC : 00075678154126 |
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (12/23/71, p.64)
- "...It's good to have such a fine new talent around who is both interesting and provocative. If he's this good this young, time should be on his side..."
- "...It's good to have such a fine new talent around who is both interesting and provocative. If he's this good this young, time should be on his side..."
Spin (p.101)
- "[The] everyday detail and poetic imagery have the hallmarks of a natural genius."
- "[The] everyday detail and poetic imagery have the hallmarks of a natural genius."
Q (9/96, p.132)
- 4 Stars - Excellent - "...A rebirth of roots country with a fold troubadour delivery oft compared to Dylan, it touched on social issues with an acrid wit....Chock-full of classic performances and Prine's most noted songs...it's a biting collection that's just as moving today."
- 4 Stars - Excellent - "...A rebirth of roots country with a fold troubadour delivery oft compared to Dylan, it touched on social issues with an acrid wit....Chock-full of classic performances and Prine's most noted songs...it's a biting collection that's just as moving today."
Related Products
