And a Few Other Great John Prine Tunes



I suppose it's no secret that I'm a huge John Prine fan. That's why I was so excited to hear that he would be at this year's Bonnaroo Music Festival.

John Prine is an amazing singer/songwriter. Prine wrote one of my favorite songs of all time, "Paradise". Actually, "Paradise" is the song that I most wish I had written. Prine is also a great social commentator. He wrote songs about smoking pot, the Vietnam war, and the destruction of the environment.

That said, here are some of my favorite John Prine tunes:

Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore

"Your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore. They're already overcrowded from your dirty little war. Now, Jesus don't like killing no matter what the reason's for, and your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore."

Even though this song was written about the Vietnam war, I'd say that, thanks to the Bush administration, this song has more than stood the test of time.

Sam Stone

"There's a hole in daddy's arm where all the money goes"

Paradise

So good. Such a great song. You have no choice but to love this song.

Illegal Smile

John Prine always claimed that this song isn't about being high. No. It's DEFINITELY about being high.

Angel From Montgomery (Live with Bonnie Raitt)

Saddle in the Rain

John Prine's "Nashville Sound" (aka Country Disco) song. Still, pretty fucking good.

Fish and Whistle

Dear Abbey (Live)

That's all. I hope everyone who hasn't heard these songs will download them.

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