His subsequent albums have been very good as well. Granted, an acquired taste, just like Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits. But well worth the journey.
RIP John Prine (if he did indeed pass today).
His song “Sam Stone” is one of the most hauntingly depressing songs I’ve ever listened to. Brilliant guy. I hope he recovers.
His subsequent albums have been very good as well. Granted, an acquired taste, just like Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits. But well worth the journey.
RIP John Prine (if he did indeed pass today).
I loathe his depressing songs.
It is one of the saddest songs ever. His songs build such vivid pictures in your head. He is just flat out brilliant.
Damn, I just listened to that. You’re right: it is one of the most depressing and poignant songs I’ve ever heard.
The cover of “Sam Stone” by Al Kooper is a classic!