John Prine - "Sam Stone" - Live from Sessions at West 54th

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John Prine - "Sam Stone" - Live from Sessions at West 54th

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Lyrics:
Sam Stone came home,
To the wife and family
After serving in the conflict overseas.
And the time that he served,
Had shattered all his nerves,
And left a little shrapnel in his knees.
But the morhpine eased the pain,
And the grass grew round his brain,
And gave him all the confidence he lacked,
With a purple heart and a monkey on his back.
There's a hole in daddy's arm where all the money goes,
Jesus Christ died for nothin I suppose.
Little pitchers have big ears,
Don't stop to count the years,
Sweet songs never last too long on broken radios.
Sam Stone's welcome home
Didn't last too long.
He went to work when he'd spent his last dime
And soon he took to stealing
When he got that empty feeling
For a hundred dollar habit without overtime.
And the gold roared through his veins
Like a thousand railroad trains,
And eased his mind in the hours that he chose,
While the kids ran around wearin' other peoples' clothes...
There's a hole in daddy's arm where all the money goes,
Jesus Christ died for nothin I suppose.
Little pitchers have big ears,
Don't stop to count the years,
Sweet songs never last too long on broken radios.
Sam Stone was alone
When he popped his last balloon,
Climbing walls while sitting in a chair.
Well, he played his last request,
While the room smelled just like death,
With an overdose hovering in the air.
But life had lost it's fun,
There was nothing to be done,
But trade his house that he bought on the GI bill,
For a flag-draped casket on a local hero's hill.
There's a hole in daddy's arm where all the money goes,
Jesus Christ died for nothin I suppose.
Little pitchers have big ears,
Don't stop to count the years,
Sweet songs never last too long on broken radios.

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@25centtherealrapper Ай бұрын

This sounds so dumb but I’m sittin in a chair listening this to this with my friend and it is incredible. Rest in peace John. Your music continues.

@theoutlier9053 Жыл бұрын

This was me. Years of combat finally caught up with me. PTSD broke me one day and led to a decade of addiction and imprisonment. I lost everything I cared about. In desperation I sat with a pistol in my lap and cried out to a God I didn't even believe in to help me or I was checking out. I still suffer from PTSD but now I help other veterans suffering the same. I have a beautiful wife and family and God has restored everything I lost and more. I owe him everything. I was looking at my young grandaughter today, who I love so deeply and realised that without God not only would I never have met her but she wouldn't even exist.

@mrbill-mt5fk 4 ай бұрын

Keep looking up for the angels of loved ones are watching over, believe :o) !

@paulc80 2 ай бұрын

God bless you Sir🙏

@alph8654 Ай бұрын

It seems we have to hit rock bottom before we cry out to the Lord. He is always there to pick us up out of our muck and mire.

@kentuckybluegrass8695 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for sacrificing everything and most of of all thank god for using you in a powerful way.

@jeffwilliams8074 4 жыл бұрын

That song always makes me cry. My Daddy was Sam Stone but his name was Glen Allen Williams. He popped his last balloon in August, 1978. I found John Prines album in his collection which made me as a 15 year old , able to kind of understand that it really wasn't Daddy's fault. I never doubted that he loved me, just kind of mad that he left me.

@dougshearer3556 4 жыл бұрын

Reading what you wrote here took me right back to the first time I heard this song in 1971, back when many of my classmates were "coming home" - and every time I've heard it since. Your Daddy loved you - don't be mad, he beat himself up enough back then.

@BHallBrowser 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that, Jeff. May God bless you and your family and your dad, Glen Allen Williams.

@goldiegolden2254 4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Williams , so sorry.

@TheParachute9 4 жыл бұрын

@glenn davis Combat related PTSD sucks, the drugs are merely the medication.

@riceflatpicking4954 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry Jeff. Love you brother. I’m so grateful for narcotics anonymous and my clean time. 12-28-15

@bellesmom238 4 жыл бұрын

I was a Sam Stone after service , got clean in 1976, been clean ever since thanks to this song and GOD

@jennysatterfield7427 Ай бұрын

Good for you! Praise God❤

@jimw.4161 3 жыл бұрын

John Prine was an American treasure. This is without doubt the most poignant song ever written about the Vietnam War. I am 76 years old, served in that war, and have never a more powerful song on the subject. Just shows you don't need to scream or curse... gentle, but truthful words, can be searing. A shot straight to the heart - if you're got one. RIP John Prine.

@bobcarus1638 2 жыл бұрын

Love you, man.

@becajaz Жыл бұрын

I haven't either. I cry each and every time I hear this song. Nothing else like it.

@tomfisher7206 Жыл бұрын

God bless you. Thank you for your service.

@jonbayer9789 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Man!

@boogersmith535 Жыл бұрын

Big Red One '65-71 "Roger That John; thank you

@JulieStJohn-uc1kt 4 жыл бұрын

How many times can a person listen to John Prine sing Sam Stone before getting tired of it? I'll let you know if I ever find out. 💔

@billsmith2041 4 жыл бұрын

The only bad thing about a John Prine song is that it ends.

@robertnowak3430 4 жыл бұрын

Sam stone is a CLASSIC!! My mom say's everytime i played sam stone, she'd say how depressing it is. BUT, ILL NEVER EVER GET TIRED OF IT!! And, there's dear abby, angel from Montgomery!! And, im too stoned to remember the rest of his material!! And what a shame, to die of this, FUCKING BULL SHIT DISEASE!! I DISPISE WTF IS GOING ON IN THIS FUCKED UP WORLD!! 😡😡

@jeffwilliams8074 4 жыл бұрын

I am up over 1,000 probably. Listening again right now.

@juglansniger6649 4 жыл бұрын

I first saw John in 1972. He continues to astonish and humble me. John wrote this song when kids were still calling vets "babykillers." I cannot say how many times i have listened to Sam Stone, but it still makes me cry.

@jeffwilliams8074 4 жыл бұрын

@@juglansniger6649 Me too. I listen to Sam Stone pretty much once or twice a week.

@briandolge2622 4 жыл бұрын

No one ever wrote anything better about the cost of the Vietnam war. Thank-you and farewell John Prine.

@markwhite1780 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. All the shattered lives. What a waste. Still hurts after 5 decades.

@artwilmeth6944 4 жыл бұрын

Brian, actually JP was singing about the Korean war / conflict in this song. Many Vietnam vets can relate. Rest in peace JP.

@jsamat24 4 жыл бұрын

Beg to differ, Art. I'm pretty sure I've heard John say in interviews this was all about Viet Nam -- which would make more sense, too, as I doubt coming out with a heroin addiction was an issue in the Korean War (or nowhere near as prevalent, as this was a generational thing, for the most part). Obviously, John mentions the Korean War in the song, Hello in There, but that's an entirely unrelated connection. ♫♪

@greensombrero3641 4 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing Vietnam as well - since he references "grew grass around the brain" - smoking pot more used during/after that conflict overseas.

@dawncain1712 4 жыл бұрын

This was referring to Vietnam. Hello In There refers to Korea. I believe that is where the confusion might lie.

@dougshreiner1564 3 жыл бұрын

John is, without a doubt, the Ernest Hemingway of story telling singers. RIP my dear friend

@thecurtray 2 жыл бұрын

you-may-be-wrong-child

@Allagi22 2 жыл бұрын

Well said. Can paint a picture so beautifully using simple language but poetic structure. Both fantastic storytellers. RIP to both.

@thomasboyhan3224 4 жыл бұрын

I came home after 3 tours in Vietnam. I was lucky as a member of UDT and SEAL Team that my time in combat was honorable, justified and not deeply scarring to my soul. Went back to school at the University of Buffalo. Had a basement apartment that was more like a bunker than an apartment. That's when I discovered John Prine. Between Prine and Kris Kristofferson I found solace, redemption and a measure of hope. John's words touched and tickled me at the same time. God damn, he can sure turn a phrase! Sam Stone isn't a "happy" song but it sure touched a cord with me even though I was never troubled with those demons. Living off the GI Bill in those days meant lots of hot dogs & rice for meals and some cheap red wine now and then for a little self-medication. Then I'd put John on the record player and listen on headphones (so as not to disturb the folks upstairs). A great singer/songwriter like John is like a coach/teacher who touches the lives of so many and yet never realizes the depths to which they have connected with other souls. John, you may be gone but your songs and spirit will live forever. RIP Fellow Veteran!

@heatherrattelade1178 3 жыл бұрын

@Rick Eckler ❤

@heatherrattelade1178 3 жыл бұрын

You're the only Vietnam Vet I've heard say anything remotely similar...maybe you weren't infantry? Maybe you didnt see death up close? My Dad Platoon Sgt Rattelade (aka Sgt Rock) of Wolfhounds was called back the day after he left to ID his men who were blown to pieces shortly after he departed for Thailand.

@thomasboyhan3224 3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherrattelade1178 I served 1 tour with Underwater Demolition Team 13 and 2 tours with SEAL Team One as OIC of direct action platoons. My respects to your Dad for his service. At the end of my 2nd tour I had to ID my point man and 4 other SEAL's killed in a helo crash. On my last tour my point man was killed by a mine as he searched an area. So yes I did see death up close and very personal. I consider my service and the sacrifice of my Teammates to have been honorable.

@Carla-qw2ux 3 жыл бұрын

Here's to you and John Prine. ❤️❤️

@jon-francis9289 3 жыл бұрын

@Rick Eckler You may be absolutely right but leave the man alone. As a mental health nurse I could almost guarantee he has more demons than you will ever know. You don't lecture a man dying of emphysema about the dangers of smoking. Talk to others if you must, educate them towards a better world but this man has earned his peace.

@cheryllcapodilupo2820 4 жыл бұрын

My first song I heard from John Prine in 1974. Been listening ever since. Had to recite a poem in American Lit class (many years later) written by an American writer. I chose Sam Stone. I had to practice so I could recite it and not sing. The class was silent. I nailed it. Thank you John Prine.

@seanmcdugall5549 4 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing in 2002, i did Wish You Were Here... John, my friend, I wish you were here

@mwhitehead1461 4 жыл бұрын

funny, I heard him first 1973, a friend said you like Dylan, check him out. Ever since. Not saying I'm old, just mature.

@jpatrickshreffler 3 жыл бұрын

Wreck On The Freeway? 1978 I was 18 at a friend's house when I first heard. Saw him '17 Portland Zoo. Our brother, Roll In Prine RIP

@moonlitme Жыл бұрын

how could you not cry, reciting....

@yogsothoth9890 10 ай бұрын

Props to you for finishing, I probably would have lost it and cried in front of the class 😅❤

@eolsons 4 жыл бұрын

I have no idea how John Prine flew under my radar until his passing. I searched him on KZfaq and I am now completely obsessed with his music and lyrics.

@randyklimstra5817 3 жыл бұрын

Try Steve Goodman 2

@nancydemoss8421 3 жыл бұрын

Eric Olson. I found John Prine first on CBS Sunday Morning and was completely taken in by him and his music. Then I saw his 2018 Austin City Limits show. I became a full fledged fan of the man and his music. I'm so bummed that I didn't know about John Prine until he passed. So sad. So I know what you are feeling. Actually his 2018 ACL show was an encore performance just tonight on my PBS station. Happy and sad for the man and his music and our loss.

@JohnnyBGoode-xw9zj 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Just discovered him, and I’m pissed I didn’t much sooner. Yet his songs always hit me right in the feels.Every time. This man was Truly Amazing.

@geniashort2096 3 жыл бұрын

Ive listen to John since i was 9 an have been happy in my heart when i hear his voice. He will nevef be forgotten an will be new again.if that makes any sense

@shawnmitchell4598 3 жыл бұрын

Same here i found this music 2 months ago and haven't. Listen to much except his lately

@thomasrendall2237 20 күн бұрын

Makes me think of my friend Gordon Kawasaki who served with the 101st Airborne in Nam. Came back disillusioned with the War. Take a hill fall back, take a hill fall back violent no sense conflict. Came back with a monkey on his back he couldn't shake and purposely overdosed 4th of July 1988. R I.P. to all those who served and suffered.

@dowz1969 4 жыл бұрын

Who’s wrote a song as amazing as this on their first album. Little or none. What a songwriter, what a man, what a loss.

@robertphillips2769 Жыл бұрын

John Prine was one of the greatest American songwriter of all time. No one could capture the emotion of people's lives like he could. What a genius.

@ChrisCook-wc3qk 17 күн бұрын

Jesus died for our sins and paid for them with his blood. Thank you Jesus!

@moonlitme Жыл бұрын

I cried the first time i heard this as a teenager. At 62 i still cry when it plays.

@alph8654 Ай бұрын

It is hard not to.

@SamHusseini 2 жыл бұрын

“Jesus Christ died for nothing I suppose” - one of the greatest lines. You have to be able to forgive yourself. I say this as someone who hates war and has spent my life fighting it. But soldiers have to forgive themselves and take up cause of peace rather than self destruct.

@pamsmith833 Жыл бұрын

Well said. Understandable. God bless

@almccallie4314 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen lots of musicians come and go in my 64, years, but I shed a tear when John Prine died. Sure miss him...

@delwynmillican8509 Жыл бұрын

I saw John In Derry twice and once in Belfast he was singer songwriter legend

@mrbill-mt5fk 11 ай бұрын

John would wish for you to share his music with others. To understand what he was telling us all, in a heart felt lyrics !

@jetfxr27 4 жыл бұрын

RIP John. We’ll miss ya. To hell with C-19

@dawncain1712 4 жыл бұрын

Fucking plague against humanity

@austinteutsch 4 жыл бұрын

Don't be fooled by the numbers on Covd-19. I read where a man went in for a broken leg and they also listed him as a Covid-19 patient. Seriously. And it's CHINA VIRUS.

@kathymachado3652 11 ай бұрын

My brother sang John Prine songs. Im so glad he did. Rest in Peace John Prine. Your music is with us forever .

@jeffrenfro7701 7 ай бұрын

Stay strong.. .And bless all who suffered from war.. .Bless them all and you.. .Now and forever

@leokreimer6492 2 жыл бұрын

J:P. go rest high on that mountain , man

@douglasrasmussen480 5 жыл бұрын

Climbing walls while sitting in a chair.... Who could not see this picture in their mind while Prine sings it?

@CRyan71 4 жыл бұрын

What does this line mean?

@Bellg 4 жыл бұрын

@@CRyan71 means he was so high on drugs that it was no longer giving him a good feeling. Just my guess but it makes sense since he is talking about a lethal overdose. I can't imagine that is very pleasant... and " to he climbing walls" means to be suffering unpleasant feelings in an extreme way. So whilst he may simply appear to be sitting in a chair, inside he must be going through hell. That's my interpretation

@dangerdan2592 4 жыл бұрын

@@CRyan71 I think it means that he was going through withdrawals and feelings anxious, feeling like he was climbing the walls. Then he takes his last fix and dies.

@EvilThunderB0lt 4 жыл бұрын

DangerDan I share your interpretation as well, also that this idea is oxymoronic because you can’t move up a wall while sitting so it’s clever in that sense.

@michaelserby7697 4 жыл бұрын

Tremendous amount of talent here 🖤 🇺🇸

@jeffreyscott4564 4 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing this for the first time somewhere around 1977-78. When life was fun, innocent and before the talons of my demons had me in the clutches. I understood the story in the song, but couldn't relate to Sam Stone's struggle. That was until 1989. I hit that place they call it a jumping off point. I couldn't take it anymore. I'd lost it all. Mostly I lost my sanity and the ability to realize reality. I still listen to this song, but today I know Sam's struggles. A John Prine song can put a smile on your face and a chorus later rip your heart out. A true master of his craft, Gods speed Mr Prine. You will forever be remembered. RIP...

@billybob81845 4 жыл бұрын

John Prine has the ability to tell a complete story of a historical event like the Viet Nam war in five minutes in Sam Stone. He was an absolute master at putting his lyrical brush to canvas and creating a Mona Lisa.

@jillsmith8185 Жыл бұрын

Thinking of all the Vets. The homeless so sad. I can't make it through this song without crying. Thank you to all the veterens you are loved and appreciated more than you know.

@katiebrown7774 4 жыл бұрын

WHAT A SONG, WHAT A MAN. Rest in peace John Prine.

@artwilmeth6944 4 жыл бұрын

My sense of humor has saved me more than a couple of times in my life," Prine says. "If I can make myself laugh about something that I should be crying about, that's pretty good." RIP JP

@janicebieber4722 4 жыл бұрын

Now isn't that the truth.!

@lisarobinson2694 2 жыл бұрын

When John Prine left us it felt like losing family. I'm still mourning him and probably always will. An amazing artist and human being

@timoconnor8520 2 жыл бұрын

Well said. Lis ....

@JoeBlow-qv1bc 8 жыл бұрын

Was busking with some friends (about 40 years ago) and this biker-looking guy requests "Sam Stone". We were in the middle of some other song so the fiddle player says .... "Sure, right after this song". The biker guy says .... "No, play it right now!" We all stopped mid-song and began almost in unison .... "There's a hole in Daddy's arm .... " Told this story many times and still remember the experience like it was yesterday. Thank-you John Prine for the powerful music.

@venuspicturesshowgriffith4066 4 жыл бұрын

Johnny Mike's stuff.

@johncleverdon1506 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Blow )

@timothycoleman8916 4 жыл бұрын

SALUTE ALL SAM STONES RIP to those gone. My friend was one.

@dawncain1712 4 жыл бұрын

My brother was another

@markwhite1780 4 жыл бұрын

God bless them all.

@joepall323 4 жыл бұрын

Wow , dam I am Sam Stone@@markwhite1780

@Staylogical 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to have been in Chicago in the early 70's,when John Prine,Steve Goodman,and Jimmy Buffet were basically living together,trying to out-drink each other,out-write each other,and having each others back.Two of them are gone now.

@tmart9084 3 жыл бұрын

If I've played this song once, I've played it a 1000 times.. When I perform at this one private venue, I'm "ALWAYS" asked to play some JP and I happily oblige because in my opinion, there has "NEVER" been a better singer/writer and person to follow then John Prine... RIP my friend

@jackfanning7952 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a big, strong guy. This song makes me cry. Why did they have to die. Nobody knows why.

@0otee 3 жыл бұрын

Remember Alan Ginsberg wrote: ‘Imagine there was a War And nobody came.......’

@jackfanning7952 3 жыл бұрын

@@0otee I pray for the day when swords are turned into plowshares.

@daviddortch2088 Жыл бұрын

Our greatest story tellers (in no particular order)are!!,Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, and John Prine. Period!!

@PeaceOrUtterDestruction 3 ай бұрын

A lot of people seem to get stuck on “Jesus Christ died for nothing, I suppose”. If you’re one of those people, I just want you to think for a minute what that means to you if you believed it. I don’t know what John Prine thought about Christianity, but this song is not attacking the religion.

@tdd652 4 жыл бұрын

The world has lost a great artist but more importantly a human who cared. His music empathised with all going through the pain and suffering of life. A beacon and an example to what we should aspire to. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.

@DJL-ms5xl 4 жыл бұрын

Well said

@johnbreen1056 3 жыл бұрын

Tà an ceart agat. Amhrān and amhrānaí do-chreidte.

@junkieapathy 6 жыл бұрын

"...and the gold rolled through his veins, like a thousand railroad trains..." VERY powerful lyrics! That's exactly what it's like. The whole song is spot on.

@operalung99 6 жыл бұрын

"climbing walls while sitting in a chair"

@jerryw6699 4 жыл бұрын

I've listened to this 100's of times, since the first time, that line, hole in daddy's arm, then Jesus died for nothin, I suppose, that is the most grabbing line of any song from any writer.

@Dayton518 Жыл бұрын

John got better singing this song over time! Rip legand

@danalexander2149 3 жыл бұрын

“Prine’s stuff is pure Proustian existentialism; midwestern mindtrips to the nth degree.” - Bob Dylan

@user-qy5of1bi7s 7 ай бұрын

One of the most amazing pieces of music that I have ever heard

@wevycall_inz6156 Жыл бұрын

There's a whole in daddy's arm where all the money goes..... ..... that line pulls at my heart so hard. It's weird because my father didn't have any drug problems.

@johnmatthews2466 Ай бұрын

One of my biggest regrets, never got to see him & Johnny Cash,

@kevincrush859 4 жыл бұрын

As great as he was as a musician his lasting image will be that of a grounded, down-to-earth, beautiful human being. He made a HUGE mark in this world and will be greatly missed. I had a college roommate get me into John Prine around forty years ago although his type of music wasn't what I would normally listen to at the time. I was attracted to his biting, poignant, often funny lyrics. What a talent. RIP, John.

@Earlyturtle 7 жыл бұрын

I heard this for the first time yesterday and I am completely staggered by the beauty of it.

@markweir4219 6 жыл бұрын

I suppose he did !

@jaslinc3371 5 жыл бұрын

Live with it!

@dmans3617 4 жыл бұрын

Timeless

@alexwardle8108 2 жыл бұрын

Touche pal 👌

@markdenard7400 Жыл бұрын

Kris Kristofferson when he first heard John he said this guy is to deep at such a young age.His music is so true and moving there want be another John Prine.

@itruck1 3 жыл бұрын

Even Johnny Cash didn't have the balls to sing this song "as is". Thank you John Prine for keeping it real.

@craigdowden2196 4 жыл бұрын

“Sweet songs never last too long...on broken radios.” Perfection.

@dangerdan2592 4 жыл бұрын

That line is so true about the lies that addicts tell, and the empty promises. Such a great line.

@RaymondPoston 2 жыл бұрын

That line has always sent chills down my spine.

@chrisparsons6686 4 жыл бұрын

Still get a lump in my throat hearing this, may he rest easy in God’s hands now😢

@roygolden2628 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be the saddest testament to the the conflict in Vietnam

@mainzman7239 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great version of a beautiful song. I know and love it from the album version but this is even better, he gets so much emotion into it. I hope all you Americans appreciate and look after this guy, he's a national treasure if ever there was one.

@moondancer3157 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🇺🇸. We're proud of him. In which Country are you? If it's ok to ask?

@moondancer3157 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🇺🇸 We're proud of him. In which Country are you? If it's ok to ask?

@ajcraft-hello 5 жыл бұрын

He is indeed a national treasure! I started listening to him in the early ‘70s, thanks to my older sister’s albums. He was a lifeline of sanity tossed to this lonely, midwestern kid. He widened my view of the world. Yeah, sometimes things are messed up...if this guy sees it and made it through then maybe I could, too. Music is magic. John Prine is one of our most-skilled magicians. I wish our society valued musicians more and paid them better.

@rickwhite1863 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best songwriters I've heard this song especially has a special place in my heart

@rodneycaupp5962 4 жыл бұрын

@@moondancer3157 I just sent hate mail to Google for changing UNITED STATES of AMERICA to lower case smaller font u s !

@patriciapaquette1998 4 жыл бұрын

My dear departed husband was one of John’s early fans. He was a Vietnam Nam veteran and this song was his favorite. I hope that he is able to survive COVID19 and stay with us for many years to come. There will never be another songwriter/singer as good as John.

@jamesdodds980 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you Pat. It is my belief that Veteran's families also serve and sacrifice during and after the conflicts.

@jamesdodds980 4 жыл бұрын

So thank-you for your service.

@yama5182 4 жыл бұрын

Patricia Paquette ...😢🦠

@frankfant3725 4 жыл бұрын

RIP BROTHER John Prine one of the best in the world and overlooked by most. You can sing Merle and Johnny tonight. We love you man we needed alot more like you.

@blackcrow7049 4 жыл бұрын

''One's dignity may be assaulted , vandalized and cruelly mocked , but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered'' Michael J. Fox

@Bingbangboompowwham 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t glorify war. It swallows the righteous and the evil alike

@albertusagterberg6093 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful said💪♥️🙏

@willmallery Жыл бұрын

He has inspired many to speak the truth about life hardships, and how to celebrate living :o)

@mdpatsos 4 жыл бұрын

I am heartbroken...as I am sure so many others are. Thank you, Mr. Singing Mailman. You helped me out in some rough times...

@artwilmeth6944 4 жыл бұрын

Mdpat the postman always delivers. My sense of humor has saved me more than a couple of times in my life," Prine says. "If I can make myself laugh about something that I should be crying about, that's pretty good." RIP JP

@mdpatsos 4 жыл бұрын

@@artwilmeth6944 Thank you for those words sir.

@mdpatsos 4 жыл бұрын

@@artwilmeth6944 Thanks man...

@endamccallion1073 4 жыл бұрын

This great singer songwriter is seriously ill with the dreaded COVID-19. We need him around. Get well Mister Prine.

@mr.safecharliedefensivedri9741 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lord Jesus, John Prine revealed an issue,that can happen to anyone, let us pray for all the Sam Stone or Jane Stone,God keep them strong ,and raise them back up on their feet. Just remember,When your back on your feet,and you will get back on your feet, as long as you Try,your always Recovering, never Recovered but you can do it.

@laurararmand 8 ай бұрын

This is such an amazing song. It says a lot about the Vietnam war. I wished our government learned from this but they didn’t. We have the Gulf war. When will we get it right 😢😢

@marciah0312 5 жыл бұрын

We played John Prine's music constantly in the 70s; brings back so many memories. His voice is one in a million. Then we were fortunate enough to see him with Bonnie Raitt in Memphis in the mid-80s. The entire audience sang along with every song he played, and he wore the biggest grin the entire set! LOVE YOU JOHN! Attention everyone! Please vote for John as inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame! He deserves it so much... love always! xoxo

@jsamat24 4 жыл бұрын

RIP, Mr. Prine -- my life wouldn't have been the same without your painfully naked insights weaved so brilliantly in all your lyrics. It's a sad day sitting here today, mourning your passing, but I still have a wry smile on my face, mindful of your grace-filled view of this 'Big Old Goofy World' -- a bittersweet perspective on the short time we all have on this earth. Just keep smilin' that big ol' Illegal Smile in that 'already overcrowded' heaven you're sure to be in! ♫♪

@heywilbur Жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter how long it takes... 'you found John Prine.

@davidpost428 2 жыл бұрын

So very sad. A haunting song that has lasted for years.

@SwtTrisha8 4 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace my friend . Had complications from the Corona Virus this past week. These tears are still hot falling down my face. You’ll never be forgotten John Prine, your spirit lives on until we meet again. Until then I’ll keep humming your tunes, I sure can’t sing with the feelings you put in each and every word. Your fans are all humming as well and may you know how much you are truly loved and missed already!!!!

@regor8274 Жыл бұрын

Strikes close to home. A bottle was my dad’s demon.

@user-sr9in2es8b Жыл бұрын

John Prine was a great musician, one of my favorite times seeing him was at the tribute to Levon Helm, of the Band. at the midnight ramble at the Barn. he and Roger Waters performed among others and it was AWESOME!!!! then when the pandemic happened I heard that he got the virus. and he was in the hospital for about four or five days. and it was looking like was going to pull out of it. and then he took a turn for the worse and he died. it was definitely sad and it was a shame. and it shouldn't have happened to him. there were a lot of people that died from the covid virus that didn't have to. because of the fearless leader we had at the time. and that's all I'm going to say about that. John Prine was a great musician that left us too soon. it's a terrible shame and he will definitely be missed very much.

@josephcullen4945 4 ай бұрын

Sam Stone is the most brilliant anti war song I’ve heard in 60 years of listening and concert-going. And the inimitable John Prine was the one the Gods chose to write and sing it! RIP John, you’ll always be remembered!!!

@metamorphosismusic5602 4 жыл бұрын

I cry every time I hear this song. Now I cry for the loss of our favorite troubadour... Thank you, John Prine. Rest easy...

@TheHans42 5 жыл бұрын

I heard this song for the first time two days after my favorite uncle died. He couldn’t live with things that pushed in his mind after the Korean war… It made me a John Prine fan for a lifetime

@badbadmanly903 2 жыл бұрын

For all y’all who are new to the great John Prine, check out Chip Taylor. Another genius writer who many don’t know about.

@zoltankaparthy9095 Жыл бұрын

Our much missed troubadour with the haunting story about the price of war.

@dwjulian 4 жыл бұрын

It'll take a long time not to shred a tear when I listen his songs. R.I.P. John from a VietNam Vet

@janicebieber4722 4 жыл бұрын

I played 'Sam Stone' 4 my fiancee who is a Viet Nam vet ( sharpnull and all) and saw him cry 4 the first time.

@robertdonadee9860 5 жыл бұрын

I've listened to this song a thousand times and it still tears me up everytime I hear it.

@garyzajdel5204 5 жыл бұрын

Me too. I've been listening to this for over 40 yrs and it still get's me.

@TheIoniaboy 4 жыл бұрын

Too many, far to many are still in I Corps, the Central Highlands or the Delta. Lost one in June after he struggled for decades. We all found out that for a lot of 11bravos or 0311's its never over.

@garyzajdel5204 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheIoniaboy Thank you for serving!

@cheryllcapodilupo2820 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Especially Veteran's day weekend.

@richardtaylor8595 3 жыл бұрын

I cry every time I her this sad but wonderful song.

@austinteutsch 4 жыл бұрын

Prine is a national treasure. Did you see him in the movie 'DADDY AND 'EM" by Billy Bob Thorton? Prine is so good as the fucked up brother. I would have loved to have sat and picked and drank and smoked with John Prine. RIP Mr. Prine.

@cubanassassin1972 4 жыл бұрын

Seeing the comments makes me happy to be a lifetime fan. 1 person at a time..he spoke to each one of us intimately it seemed

@janicebieber4722 4 жыл бұрын

I, too; feel the connection. He's casting a bigger spell than ever on all his fans.

@smartcasts 4 жыл бұрын

The man has broken my heart and made me laugh for decades. He's wordsmithing abilities is exceptional and unique. Get well, John. We still need you, even more.

@brentonyancheck4861 Жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯👍!!! Total legend! Been playing music professionally since 86, when I was 13. Now 49. In my opinion he's just as an amazing writer as Bob Dylan or Guthrie!!!! An American treasure and horrendous LOSS!!!!! Love you John. We'll see you again,No doubt!!!!!

@jessicabarberick5492 3 ай бұрын

The most beautiful song about mental illness. I understand it's about war vets and give all respect to them. But also reminds me of my husband who died of mental illness when our daughter was 15 months old. Thank you Mr Prine. Special place in heaven for you Sir

@robertnowak3430 4 жыл бұрын

RIP JOHN PRINE!!

@vickiquiroz8643 3 жыл бұрын

Love the song prayer and love

@andyuk7665 4 жыл бұрын

What i miss about the 60's and 70's is musicians that can pinpoint the issues of everyday folk and make you think hard about what is going on. It is human history in a song.

@robertdouglas8895 2 жыл бұрын

@Chris Kozak Not very personal, though. Southern Man is another anti-white rant. I'm not surprising he's joined with Pfizer and the money people Neil Young sold half of his catalogue to Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Song Management company on January 6, 2021. Later that year, Hipgnosis merged with Blackstone in a $1 billion deal. A month before the merger, Blackstone announced that they appointed Pfizer’s former Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey B Kindler, as the company’s Senior Advisor.

@kennethterrell7409 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect. That's how the song was intended to be played. Even Johnny Cash didn't understand this song. But Prine did and, I bet, Goodman got it too.

@Ramtopredneck 5 жыл бұрын

I just listened to Johnny Cash's version for the first time just now. Even though I love Mr. Cash, his reading of the song made me come here to wash the sound of it from my mind.

@smittywerbenjaegermanjense7376 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Cash understood the song, he just wouldn't sing "Jesus Christ died for nothing, I suppose." He was a very religious man.

@thomaswalsh287 4 жыл бұрын

I loved Johnny Cash.... but if he felt that way, he should never have touched this song....George shoots Lennie, Ol' Yeller dies, and Sam Stone was alone , when he popped his last balloon...

@oafyvonskidmark316 4 жыл бұрын

@@smittywerbenjaegermanjense7376 But singing of shooting cocaine and shooting someone just to watch him die is kosher.

@darun1 4 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Terrell insightful comment. I Just listened to Cash’s version for the first time before I came here. I noticed he left off the Jesus Christ line and I wasn’t that impressed with his version even though I am a lifelong JCash fan. Heard this live version and went “yeah, this how it’s supposed to be played.”

@georgehomza1034 2 жыл бұрын

This is an emotional song for me since I was a heroin addict that used with his son.

@moonstar2335 Жыл бұрын

How war will change a person God Bless all of y'all service Men and Women Thank ya for your service

@kidb1954 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to send my condolences to the Prine Family......seeing John in Philly was gonna be special!

@jamesdodds980 4 жыл бұрын

Great and touching performance of my favorite and personally most meaningful Prine song. Meaningful to both me and members of my particular generation. I've seen shadows of Sam Stone in many of the Veterans who were willing to sit for hours in my office talking about the horrors and inhumanity of war. Sometimes just being present and listening to their stories without interrupting or trying to help was the best therapy I could provide. You see, I was a medic in VN and my mission continues to be taking care of my brothers and sisters. Thanks John for shining a light on the difficulties experienced by Vets as they try to finally come home from our country's seemingly endless and mostly meaningless wars. Peace, Namaste and Prayers for all facing this worldwide epidemic.

@OhtobeinIreland 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, James; I hope there are many, many more like you out there.

@larrystoltz9270 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of us had John Prine 8 tracks and album's back then and this is a reality with a lot of Nam vets but Jesus is real and He is still setting captivs free

@NetCerpher 4 жыл бұрын

My cousin was as close to being Sam Stone as he could be without being Sam Stone. RIP Mr. Prine

@richardbrucemusic 4 жыл бұрын

One of the first songs I ever remember bringing me to tears. At 15 I didn't fully understand the meaning, but the Vietnam war was winding down, and I knew a little about that. God bless you, John - for introducing me to the power of the story-song. It's the only kind of songs I write.

@thecurtray 2 жыл бұрын

god-bless-a-vet-sir

@alnotarfrancesco4591 Жыл бұрын

My heart broke upon his passing. So glad I got to see him perform a few times over the years.

@kevindailey6724 3 жыл бұрын

I seen him in the 84 at the Adler theater with arlo Guthrie jr was probably the best show I ever saw and was hooked

@MtnManLucas 2 жыл бұрын

In the latter 1970s I was a tree-trimmer in Memphis. We would climb high above the power lines with our ropes, limbing saws, and pole-pruners...3 climbers in the treetops singing John Prine songs as we did our craft. Strenuous, dangerous work that. “Sam Stone” was a favorite. God bless John.

@janhensley3617 Жыл бұрын

Love and respect to John Prine. RIP ❤

@joshpool78 4 жыл бұрын

RIP John. Enjoy your Vodka and Ginger Ale. Well deserved and definitely earned.

@kevinhoffman8214 2 жыл бұрын

thank you john

@amybethhurst 3 жыл бұрын

What a poet. Even his musicians get it. He always stated, "I know four chords on the guitar." And, looked to others to augment. He sure could pick, and he sure could write lyrics. Dang.

@scottrichard5792 2 жыл бұрын

He was a genius, always leaving one in a state of awe. Is this your favorite song?

@hunterwest54 2 жыл бұрын

God I miss this man... the world lost a true artist when he passed.. a REAL artist. A REAL writer. Look in awe folks because this man is a treasure. And he obviously knew something most of us never will.. oh John... You were and still are so special...🌹✌🖤

@henrysmiley5878 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautifully sad songs ever written. Genius at work. RIP, John Prine.

@christinedureau3467 9 ай бұрын

Exquisitely compassionate and truthful.

@thewalrusdragon9579 4 жыл бұрын

This my dads favorite song. He’s been gone 9 years in March, and while it doesn’t really get easier, I’ve learned there’s comfort to find in things he did. Thanks for the music John.