John Prine

John Prine

voc, acg, *1946 US, Maywood, Illinois
Singer / Musician / Composer / Songwriter of Rock, World and Folk
A.k.a. John E. Prine

John Prine (born October 10, 1946) is an American country/folk singer-songwriter. He has been active as a composer, recording artist, and live performer since the early 1970s.Born and raised in Maywood, Illinois, Prine learned to play the guitar at the age of 14. Subsequently serving in West Germany with the U.S. armed forces, by the late 1960s he had moved to Chicago, where he worked as a mailman, writing and singing songs as a hobby. Becoming a part of the city's folk revival, he was discovered by Kris Kristofferson, resulting in the production of Prine's self-titled debut album through Atlantic Records in 1971. After receiving critical acclaim, Prine focused on his musical career, recording three more albums for Atlantic. He then signed to Asylum Records, where he recorded an additional

Instruments

Vocals
Acoustic guitar
Electric guitar

Genres

Rock
World
Folk
Country
Pop

Plays With

Buzzin' Cousins

Popular Tracks

In Spite of Ourselves (feat. Iris DeMent) on In Spite of Ourselves by John Prine

Clay Pigeons on Fair and Square by John Prine

Angel from Montgomery on John Prine by John Prine

That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round on Bruised Orange by John Prine

Oh Boy! on The Crickets and Their Buddies by The Crickets

Fish and Whistle on Bruised Orange by John Prine

Summer's End on The Tree of Forgiveness by John Prine

Spanish Pipedream on John Prine by John Prine

Illegal Smile on John Prine by John Prine

Hello in There on John Prine by John Prine

Track list and 30sec audio provided by

Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Spotify Singles	John Prine	2018	Single
The Tree Of Forgiveness	John Prine	2018	Album
Live At The Singer-Songwriter Festival	John Prine	2017	Album
The Broadcast Archive: Live Radio Shows From The 70s, 80s, & 90s	John Prine	2017	Compil.
Talking Dirty. North Carolina Broadcast 1986	John Prine	2017	Album
For Better, Or Worse	John Prine	2016	Album
One Red Rose	Steve Goodman, John Prine	2016	Album
Sixteen Angels Dancing 'Cross The Moon	Chip Taylor & John Prine	2015	Album
September 78	John Prine	2015	Album
Bottom Line: 1978 New York Broadcast	John Prine	2015	Album
Angels From Montgomery: 4 Essential Albums 1971-1975	John Prine	2014	Compil.
Yes We Will	Maria Doyle Kennedy, John Prine	2012	Single
The Singing Mailman Delivers	John Prine	2011	Album
In Person & On Stage	John Prine	2010	Album
Fair & Square EP	John Prine	2008	Album
Live On Soundstage 1980	John Prine	2007	Album
Standard Songs For Average People	John Prine & Mac Wiseman	2007	Album
Fair & Square	John Prine	2005	Album
live from Sessions at West 54th	John Prine	2001	Album
Souvenirs	John Prine	2000	Album
In Spite Of Ourselves	John Prine	1999	Album
Live On Tour	John Prine	1997	Album
Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings	John Prine	1995	Album
I Just Want To Dance With You	Tamra Rosanes In Duet With John Prine	1995	Single
Great Days - The John Prine Anthology	John Prine	1993	Compil.
A John Prine Christmas	John Prine	1993	Album
Picture Show	John Prine	1992	Single
All The Best	John Prine	1991	Single
Take A Look At My Heart	John Prine	1991	Single
The Missing Years	John Prine	1991	Album
John Prine Live	John Prine	1988	Album
Let's Talk Dirty In Hawaiian / Kokomo	John Prine	1987	Single
German Afternoons	John Prine	1986	Album
Aimless Love	John Prine	1986	Album
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus / Silver Bells	John Prine	1981	Single
Storm Windows	John Prine	1980	Album
Automobile	John Prine	1979	Single
Pink Cadillac	John Prine	1979	Album
There She Goes	John Prine	1978	Single
Bruised Orange	John Prine	1978	Album
Fish And Whistle	John Prine	1978	Single
Prime Prine - The Best Of John Prine	John Prine	1976	Compil.
Common Sense	John Prine	1975	Album
Saddle In The Rain / Middle Man	John Prine	1975	Single
Common Sense	John Prine	1975	Single
Sweet Revenge	John Prine	1973	Album
Onomatopoeia / Grandpa Was A Carpenter	John Prine	1973	Single
Grandpa Was A Carpenter	John Prine	1973	Single
Stereo Pop Special-41	Claire Hamill / John Prine	1973	Album
Spanish Pipedream	John Prine	1973	Single
Illegal Smile	John Prine	1972	Single
Everybody	John Prine	1972	Single
Diamonds In The Rough	John Prine	1972	Album
Quiet Man	John Prine	1972	Single
Sam Stone/Blue Umbrella	John Prine	1971	Single
John Prine	John Prine	1971	Album
Fish and Whistle	John Prine		Album
The Music Inn, Lenox MA 8.25.1973	John Prine		Album

External Links

Home Page

Wikipedia

Facebook

Youtube

MusicBrainz

Discogs

iTunes

Spotify

ArtistInfo App

ArtistInfo for iOS and ArtistInfo for Mac are presenting musicians, composers and producers that are envolved in the musical work that you are listening to in Apple Music, iTunes, or Spotify. Discover new music via the network among artists. Manage your favorite musicians and albums via iCloud and share recommendations with your friends via email, AirDrop, or Social Media.

Acknowledgements

To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.

ArtistInfo for Mac, iPad, and iPhone

Universal Link: https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=John%20Prine

ArtistInfo Community

Most seen topics within ArtistInfo:

Top 10 Artists Top 20 Albums

What others are currently looking for:

Recent Artists Recent Albums