How Lucky - John Prine 1980 (stereo)

[MrRiblet]

thanks for finding this classic vid!

[jaslinc1]

@jordanthecat Same here. I found John Prine fall of '73 and it was a perfect fit. I had been playing guitar a while but not musically talented. Then John Prine revealed what I had been missing. His music, his words, his heart. Dylan (called him the best songwriter on the scene) and Prine were all I ever needed.

[jaslinc1]

When I'd play one of his songs (espec. Sam Stone or (surprise) Christmas In Prison, some one person would always say, "who is that??". That must have happened so many times across the usa and the world since. What a great legacy and an eternal gift. God Bless John Prine (and Steve Goodman, and Johnny Cash, RIP.)

[jaslinc1]

When I'd play one of his songs (espec. Sam Stone or (surprise) Christmas In Prison, some one person would always say, "who is that??". That must have happened so many times across the usa and the world since. What a great legacy and an eternal gift. God Bless John Prine (and Steve Goodman, and Johnny Cash, RIP.)

jaslinc1

[maxfrost68]

I've watched this a million times. Sitting in the backyard of your boyhood home with a good friend, drinking a few beers and playing some good music. How lucky can one man get?

[pamidawasmyname]

Does anyone know what record this is from? I've been walking around singing it for a week.

[dem372]

@pamidawasmyname

It is on the album called Pink Cadillac. Kind of of a rockabilly album released in 79 I think.

[tom0734]

one dislike...wtf who in the hell??

[delamitri100]

@tom0734 Hey, you know there's one in every crowd. But it sure wasn't me!!

[FAZDA2]

I like John because he's a real American that I can dig.

[strukhoff]

"I wondered if I wanted to do that for the next 30 or not. I finally decided, what the heck, I might as well."

Thanks for making that decision, John. Thirty years later, we all still love ya.

[olhippie1]

Steve goodman with Prine on this.

[MrFishnwhistle]

@olhippie1 Hate to bust yer bubble olhippie that's not Steve Goodman pickin with John

[millzee]

The caption says 1980, but when was this video made? I think earlier than 1980. Reminds me of my friends back in the day .

[rocker53zero]

I think that John's lyrics are among the best in the world

[artguydtd]

first heard JP at Constitution Hall in DC in the early 70s - he was opening for John Sebastian and after 5 minutes with John Prine no one cared if john Sebastian ever came out on stage -never will forget it

[jonnysebastianvandel]

try being 45.........I's lucky to.......

[jordanthecat]

@jonnysebastianvandel Try being 51. I plan on living forever. So far, so good. How lucky can one man get?

[bdiddydally]

by far one of my favorite songs... this song sums up life.. way to go john

[delamitri100]

I feel better every time I hear this. Maybe not the best-known Prine song, but definitely one of my favorites (lots of good ones to pick from!).

[CactassDupree]

@delamitri100 I'd like to see or hear some of the stuff he put in the trash can if there is any????

[AcousticPhases]

Prime Prine is the first album of his I bought, loved every song on that album, just love listening to his songs of good ole homegrown family life and living.

great video, back yard promo.

[mandyinFL627]

been listining to JP for 35 years loved him first time I heard him. know all the words to his songs! and tell everyone how great he is.

[byebyebirdie2]

Great song, great vid. ..its missin Howard Levy on harp though!!

[shadygrove937]

i first heard john when i was14. my dad's buddy who drinks alot left prime prine in the cassette deck of his boat radio which was unfloatable, and it played over and over for at least 24 hours. i think the fire went out before the tape came out. i was hooked and the music i learned on the acoustic and the records i bought from there on reflect to this day the greatness that isprine. i'm from southern ohio and met a girl from detroit. when i met her dad i found he was a big prine fan.good family

[jordanthecat]

"Prime Prine" was a great way of introducing yourself to his music! I learned to play guitar by listening to his records and in recent years tried to thank him for that, but I don't think my message ever actually reached him.

[maxfrost68]

Ha! "my dad's buddy who drinks a lot..." Prine would love that.

[billclorraineg]

There is something about this guy we just have to like him. Great.

LorraineG.

[jordanthecat]

So true. A buddy of mine, a die-hard Stones and AC/DC fan, listened to a Prine CD I'd burned for him a number of years ago, and has since become a huge John Prine fan.

[scotishjohn]

class

[hurdmj]

A truly amazing song. I watched this about 100 times, with no exaggeration. Another Prine song to play, just wish I could pick.

[jordanthecat]

I wish I could pick like John Burns, who plays lead in this video.

[hurdmj]

I hear ya, reminds me of Keith Urban.

[kelloggs61]

I CAN WATCH THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN! THIS IS ANOTHER ONE I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR HIM DO NOW. nOW THAT "ANOTHER THIRTY" IS ALMOST HERE. I WILL BUY THE DVD FOR THIS ONE SONG.

[jordanthecat]

I've seen John in concert many times over the years, but I don't recall ever hearing him play this song. I can't understand why really, because it's such a great song.

[MarsPerryRhoads]

He played near where i live last year and he performed this song, needless to say it was awesome, cant wait to see him next year on jan. 27.

[coolanddark]

thank you for sharing this one!!!

[pnebenzahl]

Go, John and Johnny!

Johnny Burns, son of Jethro Burns and nephew of Chet Atkins. What a major talent! From Evanston, of course!

[jordanthecat]

I've done a bit of searching and don't know the answer to this question: what ever happened to this talented guitarist?

[pnebenzahl]

I just talked to John - he's moved to Albequrque, New Mexico - you'll find him on MySpace as Johnny Burns, Albequerque...still great!

[maxfrost68]

Jethro Burns' son. He can sure play.

[identitytraveler]

I have to pick this up. Thanks for the post Ian!!!

[Ottawarocket]

some awesome guitar pickin here

[fkidder]

AWESOME! Just saw Prine in Rochester MN last Friday. Excellent show!

[WizKil]

Wow I got to have this. I have seen him 2 times in the past 10 years. Wonderful, just wonderful!!!!!!!

[kaburto1966]

I didn't know who John Prine was 'till Youtube. Shhhhh... don't tell anyone.

[jordanthecat]

You've introduced me to a lot of music I'd never heard before, thanks to Youtube!

[Johnfern99]

What a great video! Loved seeing this and thought the stereo was great to hear!

Thanks for posting!

[jordanthecat]

We watched the DVD on Friday night and it's full of great material like this. Come to think of it, this is the first copyrighted video I've ever uploaded- I hope Youtube doesn't kick my ass to the curb as a result.

[Johnfern99]

You might be okay with John Prine stuff. I've seen a LOT of footage on Youtube with him and so far, so good.

Is the whole DVD John Prine? I may have to buy it. (See, you helped promote the DVD!)