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John Prine

John Prine

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Personnel: John Prine (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, fiddle); Leo LeBlanc (guitar, steel guitar); Johnny Christopher, Reggie Young (guitar); Steve Goodman (acoustic guitar, gut-string guitar); Dave Prine, Noel Gilbert (fiddle); Bobby Wood (piano, keyboards); Bobby Emmons (organ, keyboards); Gene Chrisman (drums, tambourine); Bishop Heywood (drums, percussion). Audio Mixer: Arif Mardin. Recording information: A&R Studios, New York, NY; American Recording Studios, Memphis, TN. Photographers: Tom Wilkes ; Barry Feinstein. 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.
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