I still cry. World needs a few more John and Steves.😢

I'm 70 yrs old and I just found John Prine. I missed out on listening to him for about 50 yrs so I guess I've got alot of catching up to do or live to 140. I hope I go to heaven and he's there too

I'd like to imagine John and Steve are singing this together tonight. Rest in peace, John.

My favorite Prine song...

The look on Steve's face when he glances over to John, they clearly enjoyed playing together.

There is a sweet, short documentary here somewhere about Steve Goodman, featuring interviews with John Prine, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson, Steve's widow, and his manager. Kristofferson has to stop talking at one point, because he starts crying. I was blessed to see Steve perform at the Moore Theater in Seattle in the mid-70s. He played solo for three hours, with one little break. What a treat that was!

I'd pay the price of a ticket just to watch'em tune and sound check. RIP Y'all.

I am so lucky to have lived during this musical era

John Prine and Steve Goodman are legendary. Their kind will not pass this way again. God Bless them for being here for all of us.

A duet by two great American songwriters. They are both crown jewels of American music.

John and Steve, two brothers from different mothers. God Bless you both... Miss you Steve and your smile.

Rest in Peace John. I feel like I've lost my best friend having had you as my hero since the age of 16. Turn 60 this month and I Thank You for being such a presence in my life.

I wonder if John Prine ever watched all these vintage videos on KZfaq that he may have missed first time around. I'd like to think he did. I saw JP three times in the 2 years before he died, and he always paid tribute to his friend 'Stevie' Goodman. 2 legends. Together again I hope.

Two truly iconic singer songwriters who did not grace us with their presence long enough.

Lyrics All the snow has turned to water Christmas days have come and gone Broken toys and faded colours Are all that's left to linger on I hate graveyards and old pawn shops For they always bring me tears I can't forgive the way they robbed me Of my childhood souvenirs Memories, they can't be boughten They can't be won at carnivals for free Well it took me years to get those souvenirs And I don't know how they slipped away from me Broken hearts and dirty windows Make life difficult to see That's why last night and this morning Always look the same to me And I hate reading old love letters For they always bring me tears I can't forget the way they robbed me Of my sweetheart's souvenirs Memories they can't be boughten They can't be won at carnivals for free Well it took me years to get those souvenirs And I don't know how they slipped away from me Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: John Prine

I never knew who John Prine was until I heard of his passing. I consider myself very knowledgeable when it comes to music. I have been exploring John's music for the last 4 weeks and I can say that he, without a doubt, has become my most favorite song writer of all time. Such simple song structure with such a powerful message. I'm sad I never got to see you perform John. I hope you are having your vodka and ginger ale next to peaceful waters.

We have been blessed by the genius of these great trubadours. This duet is one of the most melodic guitar pieces I've ever heard.

John Prine is singing this song in heaven, with his good buddy, Steve. RIP.

I had the pleasure of seeing John and Steve together at Milwaukee's Summerfest on the Country Stage. Steve told jokes about his leukemia (dude had a dark sense of humor). John made a point (more than one, actually) about the fact that it was Steve that wrote "City of New Orleans". Damn, those two put on the best show. Have a beer for me in the afterlife, guys.

My heart is breaking 💔 We lost a beautiful soul and Jesus gained one. Best singer and songwriter. I followed John since 1973. R.I.P. John you’ll always hold a special place in my heart ♥️🌹

"Broken hearts and dirty windows make life difficult to see". The best line in any song. I saw John perform this 30 years ago and swore I would learn to fingerpick it. It's now my favorite song of his to play. I miss him so much.

I saw John in Pittsburgh in early 2012, he dedicated this song to his brother who he said wasn't doing too well, was in the hospital, they had talked before the show and his brother had asked John to play this for him. John ended the song with tears streaming down his face. THIS MAN IS REAL. Love you John.

This was recorded for Austin City Limits and I was priviledged to be in the audience for the taping. Prine and Goodman are two of the best musicians ever! :)

I'm watching this after just receiving news that John Prine is battling Covid-19. I am sad. I wouldn't put it past Prine to bounce back and give the world another Grammy-award winning album. But if he doesn't, I feel peace that he will join his life-long friend, "Stevie."

No way I can watch Steve Goodman without tears welling up in my eyes. Truly and sadly missed.

It doesn't get any better than Prine and Goodman.

Oh, i miss them. I literally cried when John left us.

Reunited with Steve in Paradise. Thanks for the memories & the music. Rest in peace, love you Mr. John Prine.

Damn Steve Goodman was an awesome picker and a very humble unselfish human being who took Kristoffesen to see John at the Earl. What a great pal to have that would put you first. Two great American treasures who loved and appreciated each other.

I hope these two friends are singing and writing songs together on the other side of whatever is waiting for all of us when we pass over.

This Guy changed my life wish he could sing at my funeral !

Boy do i miss his light in the world. He was a comet when he came on the scene.

The two of them were the funniest, and the most touching, songwriters, and musicians we had.

They played together so naturally. True friends, Steve took Kris Kristofferson to hear John. Then John gave Steve solo writing credit on You Never Even Called me by my Name. So Steve bought John a juke box with some of the royalties. Two great songwriters, together again.

This is pure legend being performed. How fortunate those in the audience!

The chances of these two amazing artists meeting is what one in a billion? Both are legends in their own way

All the snow has turned to water Christmas days have come and gone Broken toys and faded colours Are all that's left to linger on I hate graveyards and old pawn shops For they always bring me tears I can't forgive the way they robbed me Of my childhood souvenirs Memories, they can't be boughten They can't be won at carnivals for free Well it took me years to get those souvenirs And I don't know how they slipped away from me Broken hearts and dirty windows Make life difficult to see That's why last night and this morning Always look the same to me And I hate reading old love letters For they always bring me tears I can't forget the way they robbed me Of my sweetheart's souvenirs Memories they can't be boughten They can't be won at carnivals for free Well it took me years to get those souvenirs And I don't know how they slipped away from me

SAD DAY FOKES WE LOST THE BEST DAMN STORY SONG WRITER IN MUSIC EVER....R.I.P. MY FRIEND AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC.

Can't help but think that this is happening right now in heaven.

R.I.P. John Prine🎸 Steve Goodman🎸 Ya'll are both singing with the angels now.

love how the guitars stumble into perfection at the start. Saw this live in a smaller crowd late 80's

Steve Goodman is still one of my favorite guitarists.

Was supposed to see John at the Little Bear in Evergreen, CO the weekend after Steve left us. John cancelled, and rightfully so. I had several opportunities to see him later and consider myself so fortunate to have done so. My first thought upon hearing John had left us, was I'm sure he and Steve are already singing together for all their friends in the great beyond. Rest easy boys!

I can always go back to this , and feel young and old at the same time. The video is fuzzy but it Still sounds crisp. God bless those boys, now and forever.

Absolutely perfect song as I sadly part with all of the baggage left behind by my mother's passing and contemplate my own mortality. Who will want or understand my souvenirs?

John Prine has meant so much in our al familie's lives - from 1972-73 until today. We have llistened to all his songs - know the words to his songs, gone to his concerts and have loved him with grateful hearts for all our lives.

I like to think John and Steve are sitting back and playing Souvenirs right about now.

Girl I Love is an amazing song. That man was talented. Too bad bad things happen to good people

The solo by Steve Goodman after the duo is absolutely epic. Stick around til the end of the video.

Saw John and Arlo Guthrie in Asheville n.c. in my youth.I miss the old man tonight,,!

Music to comfort the soul. Let's all take a deep breath and hope for leadership and sanity in these perilous times. God bless John Prine and Steve Goodman.

Possibly one of the great collaboration in rock history. RIP SWEET STEVE.

This song hits home as my childhood souviners were robbed from me. Bring tears to my eyes, even at age 60. Fan since '74

I was blessed to live to hear Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Steve Goodman, John Prine and Paul Simon. The nucleus of the greatest singer/songwriters ever. There were more, but these were the best ever. They made me laugh, cry, applaud, cheer and, most of all, think. I will be eternally grateful for that.

Just found this gem. I've listened to Prine and Goodman for many years (I'm 76), wishing I had even a small fraction of their gifts. Steve's solo breaks here were a mystery to me until now. Hopefully I can learn something worthwhile of their music and their lives. Rest easy...the music will go on forever.

I really miss Steve's magical music... He was totally absorbing live to watch... Saw him with John in 72 and, he carried the show because John got so drunk he couldn't set on his stool... Fun times, it was...

so beautiful...steve goodman was such a talent..such a shame he died so young...rest in peace...

No telling how many times I have watched this. Such a joy, every time, to watch John and Steve together. I think it is one of the sweetest music videos I have ever seen. God bless you, John Prine.

Prine took the lead, it's his song you know, and together he and Goodman smack downed the the beauty of this song. What a melodic contribution Steve Goodman made to this song here. Man can pick with one pick what others do with a 3 or 4 finger picking style. Great American!

Videos like this are like lightning in a bottle. It's a magical thing and knowing that it will never happen again always makes me cry.

I "discovered" John Prine by simply listening to the radio-the days when DJ's played what they wanted. But thank goodness I have lived long enough to enjoy KZfaq and all the free concerts like this. Steve-you are still loved and missed. (Steve lived with terminal leukemia for 15 yrs and died at 36 yrs.) ☮

Brilliant. A Country Music fan from England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Us mortals can only dream to be as cool and talented as John Was. My musical hero!

Goodman is amazing on the guitar, John is very good also but Steve Goodman is unbelievable!

I saw them play this at a concert near Washington, DC back in 1981. I never get tired of hearing those guitars. Goodman died a few years later as I recall. Prine is struggling with the coronavirus now. Here's hoping he pulls through and lives a long time.

Johnny Cash used to say that he only listen to others music when he was in songwriting mode, and then he listened only to the best: John Prine and Steve Goodman.

was fortunate enough to see/listen to both Steve G & John P individually and together, College of DuPage way back in the late 70s. Have numerous Goodman albums/songs. Few had more wit and entertained more than Goodman. He was quick with a quip and yet refreshingly modest/humble at the same time. He inspired me to learn how to play a number of his songs. Rest in Peace Steve G knowing you left this world a much better place!

Gone but never forgotten. Two of the best Singer/Songwriters to ever grace the planet

to have seen Steve and John together... I would have just melted into a wave of joy

masterful singing and playing and of course the song. R.I.P. guys

I've been listening to John prine since I was in Mary's womb!!!! I'm missing them souvenirs

This song has always hit me in the gut, just like Hello in There

Saw them in Spokane, WA, 1980. Steve played our private party after - bought him breakfast - he was a total unashamed humanist who respected people and life. Also a darn fine 'picker & wordsmith. RIP Bro, sorry I lost your album covers.

I whole heartedly agree with each comment I've read. I've nothing to add except.. We we're Blessed by them both. RIP Boy's.. Ha! They're tearing it up!

I saw them play at either the State or Paramount Theater Mar 5th, 1981,.John dedicated "Sam Stone" to his old pal John Belushi., who had died that morning. R.I.P., fellas

Watching something like this makes me feel older than hell (because I am). When you're young, you think something like this will never end. Reality check: it does. You could never imagine back then that someday these two would be gone. Ha! Where did my youth go?!

RIP John, I'll be crying for the next couple of days. You'll be missed very much. 😢😢😢

Two giants amongst mortals. Miss y'all, allot.😢

Was fortunate to see John and Steve in concert! That was a long time ago

Wish that Steve Goodman was still around.

Steve singing You're the Girl I Love = phenomenal. Steve and John together = wow! Thank you.

Cannot stop listening to John And Steve-surely we will all be together again someday

Two great Musicians. Prine was a special composer.

steve goodman had the career of a man with no tomorrow and he was the only one who knew it.

John Prine, Steve Goodman, Kris Kristofferson, Hoyt Axton, Gordon Lightfoot, Willie Nelson, Dylan, and many other singer songwriters whom I saw perform have mad my life richer.

Consumate, or liberating, or consequential, or heartfelt, or enduring, or reflective, or a million other descriptions to describe John's music. They a're all inadequate and under valued. John was the MAN!. He wrote it and it was true.

I grew up on John Prine ❤ Got to meet him couple yrs before he passed up at a theater type place he played I was so honored felt like a little kid again 😊❤️

I truly love this song. Guy left a helluva legacy as did Steve. Rest In Peace, friends.

Long live the music of John Prine and Steve Goodman. John's not gone yet, but we all must go sometime, and so, no better time to say it than now...

Every time I watch John Prine, I feel like I've been given a gift from God

my all time favorite acoustic performer

I love a quote of John's "Goodman sounded better when he was tuning the guitar than me playing it.

Great man John. I love the way he shares his stage. Not too many are that generous.

Fantastic. Thank you John,Steve!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

John and Steve, what a pair, came up togrther. Best friends. Steve makes it sound like there is a small orchestra up there. What a great guitar player. Two of the greatest talents to come out of Chicago. Their music speaks for itself and will for generations to come. Good job guys, thanks for the souvenirs.

Steve Goodman drove so many talented people to be better than they would otherwise be, yet was passed over for folk recording stardom - whether by discrimination, oversight or his own choice, I don't know. His death was a tragedy; but his life was an inspiration and a celebration. One of the greats. John is still with us, thank dog. Send him some love if you can. He's still younger than Mick Jagger, but looks like he needs a hug these days. Drop him a line and tell him how fucking great he is! Thanks, translatesslowly!

"I hate grave yards and old pawn shops, cause they always bring me tears. Can't forgive the way they rob me of my childhood souvenirs." Classic John Prine lyrics, brilliant in their simplicity, connecting universal images with deep reflection on the things that matter in life. I love this guy's music.

What can be said they haven't shown right here. Two of the greatest poets of the last century, two of the greatest performers, and I'll add, two of the best guitarists ever. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world guys, you are missed for sure, thank God we have these videos and songs to fall back on.

Two of the most talented and creative geniuses we have had the gift of being on the planet the same time. I know when I need to be uplifted and/or just to relax and daydream, I put on my John Prine/Steve Goodman playlist. I'm a lucky gal. Joy abounds with them.

To have not just John Prine, but Steve Goodman playing as well, man that must have been one helluva show!