John Prine - You Never Even Call Me by My Name (1987)

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The full show can be streamed at • John Prine - Live on M... .
From a WNEW-FM radio show, 1987. John Prine told the story behind the song - how it came into being and how he refused to take a writing credit and got a jukebox instead. Then he sang the song and dedicated it to the late Steve Goodman, another co-writer of the song. John was accompanied by Philip Donnelly here. This is one of the rare occasions where John sang this song in public.

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@anythinglovecanbuy 3 жыл бұрын

The full show "Mixed Bag" can be streamed at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nqearJOklanTgKM.html A duet version by Prine and Goodman just recently surfaced: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJZ6ZKyEr7K2kmQ.html

@mathannold7797 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post! Good to know the history and the true lyrics of the song.

@nonzerosum8943 Жыл бұрын

All this time I thought David Allen Coe wrote this, fact check is John Prine was no liar.. loved Prine's simplicity "just another guy like you"

@srsucioguapodelsur8845 4 жыл бұрын

I hope they’re Up Yonder mixing up another batch of that cocktail punch and goofing around again. RIP and all the love in the world to Steve & John.

@one2112 4 жыл бұрын

Vodka and ginger ale

@trudigoodman4825 4 жыл бұрын

I maintain that Steve Goodman met John Prine at Paradise, Gan Eden(Heaven)....with a Handsome Johnny. Vodka and Diet Gingerale, John Prine's favorite repast.

@jimbanda 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, and Philip Donnelly, they were great buddies , friends for 40yrs . Rack em up boys. ❤

@michaelangel5493 4 жыл бұрын

For sure...thats the way i see them. They in the presence of Hank sr and SRV Wow what a party😁😁😁😁

@nickparish8356 2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that.

@jimsmith2837 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine casually writing one of the most famous songs ever, and it's a footnote to your body of work. Thanks, Johnny. We miss you.

@Juliamiller56 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly amazing You can only imagine.. What a fantastic gift..

@paulcarroll7061 2 жыл бұрын

In 1978 I went to see Steve Martins' Wild & Crazy Guy tour in Dallas. Steve Goodman came out as the unannounced warm up act. I had seen a few shows on PBS with Goodman, and was very pleasantly surprised to see Him. I felt like I was the only one there who knew who he was. Everyone was there to see crazy Steve Martin, not some unknown singer, and yet within a few songs His incredible charismatic stage presence had them in the palm of His hand. It was very impressive, and He did a very entertaining 30 min set. I'll never forget it, He made such a impact in His too short life. A few years later Steve Martin came on the Johnny Carson show and mentioned that He was doing a fund raising show to benefit Goodmans' wife and kids. I didn't know He was sick, or that He died. It was a shocking blow to hear. You feel so robbed when someone could have had a long career is abruptly gone. So sad. At least His music remains.

@rcleven485 Жыл бұрын

Was a big Goodman fan. I was 16 years old and we would sneak into the Earl of Old Town to listen to play must of been 1968-69.

@leeroyholloway4277 Жыл бұрын

Been playing this for drunk bar crowds for 40 years.. always hated it. Now I love it.

@davepower7170 2 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of John Prine until my best mate lent me a cassette about 20yrs ago....but I got one over him....he thought Arlo Guthrie wrote City of New Orleans.....he was shocked when I told him twas Goodman...

@TheOwenstube 4 жыл бұрын

Alas, they’re both leading the angels in song now.

@robinsmith3987 4 жыл бұрын

@robert owens sweet comment....Johns lyrics always put a smile on my face....sure wish I could have hung out with him...

@LS1conehead 4 жыл бұрын

Singing a duet on "Souvenirs", and goofing around with this song, and all of the others. ;) :( RIP, BOTH of you GODS OF SONG!!

@kevinhooper2787 4 жыл бұрын

He wasn’t played on the radio here in Brisbane and I’d never heard of him . I was sixteen in 71 and bored so I walked into an import shop and asked the bloke if had something different to listen to . He sold me four Lp’s , John Prine and Guy Clark . Shit it made me feel good .

@lmacfsu Жыл бұрын

I frequented a country bar years ago and The DJ would play this song once a night. When he did everybody in the bar would sing along. Good memory.

@ChicagoDB 2 жыл бұрын

Steve Goodman was a brilliant writer and entertainer…and his pal John Prine as well…sad that they are both gone now.

@brucewilson1958 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a 68 year old American man living in Iowa. I got to see John at the Des Moines Civic Center. Todd Snyder opened for him. I saw Steve in London in 1976. Bravo. Set that bar very high indeed.

@arby5780 4 жыл бұрын

A Prine follower for 40+ years and still amazed by his repertoire. Stay strong Johnny and RIP Steve Goodman.

@biscayne66 Жыл бұрын

RIP Johnny. 😞

@rogersmith4983 Жыл бұрын

@@biscayne66 rip John

@stevenhartman5643 4 жыл бұрын

I had a VIP pass for john prine because my friend worked for Steve goodman red pajamas label, I was always a big fan of Steve and still am Steve and John were great friends, and both had the world of respect for each other, When John went to heaven, there's no doubt Steve had a joke for him. These guys are going to make heaven the place to be, god bless, RIP

@brendabrown7864 4 жыл бұрын

My heart is breaking 💔 we lost one Beautiful soul yesterday and Jesus gained one. John was one of a kind. His death has really hit me hard. I’ve listened to him as long as I can remember. One of the best writers ever. R.I.P. John your resting now and will be going home soon.forever in my heart. Loved and missed 🕊🌹

@benarthur4273 4 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS MIGHTS WELLLAUGH THAN CRY SOMETIMES

@holymountaineer9325 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know Prine co-wrote this until recently and I love this version! Rest In Power, tell Townes and the rest of 'em we say hi.

@Gpollich 4 жыл бұрын

Say hi to Guy Clark and Susanna Clark great singers and writers too.

@ChicagoDB 2 жыл бұрын

He declined a “co-writer” credit…but he did come up with the most famous line. He and Steve are together again…no doubt cranking out more great tunes in heaven.

@rifleattheplayground Жыл бұрын

I always knew John Prine helped write this song but its so amazing hearing him talk about the story behind writing it and hear his take on it. Love John Prine and David Alan Coe.

@lynnadams7017 9 ай бұрын

But Steve Goodman was the driver

@alicefrazier5024 4 жыл бұрын

They can write together again and sing with the Angels...RIP

@vickiquiroz8643 4 жыл бұрын

Prayers greet song writers p eace

@collette333 4 жыл бұрын

Old friends together again making beautiful music...RIP John.. bet you're having fun.

@rickbangkok 4 жыл бұрын

Bless John and Steve in heaven. Best time I saw them was at VA Tech when the sound system broke. They just stepped to the edge of the stage to play the rest of the concert. Heard them just fine. Peace, love and understanding its Easter Sunday. He is risen and has two great men with him on guitar.

@geraldbrazier8058 3 жыл бұрын

Was that at Daddy's Money?

@bryanburnside9783 4 жыл бұрын

I knew Stevie. Met him and John at Amazing Grace in Evanston Ill in the sixties. The last time I saw Stevie was in Rockford at a Show he did with Leo Kottke for my Brother in 1972. I love John's comment about hearing the radio station in heaven. Having a firm understanding of the reality of spirit I know he watched over John's career and they are playing the celestial Amazing Grace stage right now.

@maureendeloach9814 4 жыл бұрын

Will miss this man's music and his personality so much!

@Juliamiller56 3 жыл бұрын

His music will never die But he should still be here Damn Covid

@maryobrien3784 3 жыл бұрын

Both of these two were brilliant song writers. Miss them both. I'm glad we have the songs though.

@IHeartAtx Жыл бұрын

Everything I ever heard about Steve Goodman, he sounds like he was genuinely class act.

@joanneclarke771 4 жыл бұрын

Listening to a lot of John Prine this week. It’s wonderful that we have recordings over such a long period right at our fingertips. The humor is an added bonus. Thanks, John.

@debrasaunders7200 Жыл бұрын

My winter music

@jbizzle7616 Жыл бұрын

@@debrasaunders7200 great winter music for sone reason. Makes ya feel warm inside.

@patriciaormsby8413 4 жыл бұрын

Oh those concerts in heaven get better every day as we maintain on the revolving planet...Miss you so much already John.

@charlottewade5922 4 жыл бұрын

There never was a more serious songwriter than Prine.

@Juliamiller56 3 жыл бұрын

Leon Russell is right there

@bobyeargin1528 2 жыл бұрын

@@Juliamiller56Please Leon and MR. Prine comparison? Like'nd 2 both were entertainers?Truly is a Big Old Goofy World.

@KurtChristensenPhoto Жыл бұрын

I've known this song since I was a baby, since my dad was a huge David Allen fan. I've always known that Steve Goodman wrote it, because it's right in the lyrics that David Allen says. I've been a Prine fan for decades, and this is my first time finding out that he wrote it too! And it's from a radio show that I still listen to but now it is on WFUV.

@pennybailey6359 Жыл бұрын

John took no credit for this song…a true legend!

@EarDamageHardcore Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but is David Allan with an A ✌🏻😎

@ArtistiChicana 4 жыл бұрын

YES, John will be missed by many

@Whatsamattau2 Жыл бұрын

Imagine the gems they would have penned together had Steve Goodman’s life not been cut off way too early. I had the good fortunate of seeing Steve Goodman play not long before he died. After he finished for the night he was gracious enough to sign my Cubs hat with the following quote “The Cubs will shine in 99…maybe” They’re two of my all-time most cherished writers.

@Imissthepostoffice 4 жыл бұрын

There were so many genius songwriters in Chicago at this time. It is such a joy to listen to them all now !

@squareonere-run1583 5 жыл бұрын

For ANYONE to refuse writing credit, it's a big deal!

@TheTheRandomShow1234 4 жыл бұрын

They were true pals before money ruled music

@LS1conehead 4 жыл бұрын

Until I heard this, I never realized that it was a co-write, but given the abject WIT involved, I most certainly am NOT surprised at all! ;)

@mikeglasgow6656 3 жыл бұрын

I hate to write this on this post but rumor has it that Don Henley would argue for hours to change a word in the lyrics of any song Because of ASCAP PUBLISHING RIGHTS, YOU CAN BE LISTED AS A CO WRITER. DON FELDER AND JOE WALSH USED TO CALL IT " ADD A WORD GET A THIRD "

@funisnumberone1 4 жыл бұрын

I love listening to these videos and reading the comments. One of the best things about going to a Prine concert was the folks you’d meet out front, in the bar, or afterwards across the street. I’d go home knowing there were great people out there who thought and felt like me.

@gerardlarkinhaverstock743 4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. John Prine a great America songwriter up there with Hank William.R.I.P.

@LS1conehead 4 жыл бұрын

^^^and Steve, and Guy Clark, and TVZ, and, and, and, and :(

@budman3890 4 жыл бұрын

RIP John, Thank you for the beautiful music.

@jeannecleary6554 4 жыл бұрын

RIP John Prine

@conflictinterst 4 жыл бұрын

RIP John Prine

@johnmiles9721 4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. JOHN 😥🧙‍♂️

@larrylinn8589 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@shanephillips1730 4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@BenSHammonds 4 жыл бұрын

along with Townes Van Zandt for me

@larrylinn8589 4 жыл бұрын

@@BenSHammonds I agree, along with Leonard Cohen and a few others.

@LS1conehead 4 жыл бұрын

I feel BLESSED to have seen John live, even the ONE time I did, even though I was a devout fan right from that very first album, so long ago! (Not too many artists could have done such a PERFECT very first album, like that masterpiece gem!!!)

@walterwukasch4405 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna add Jerry Jeff Walker to this list. It makes me smile that only today, after John Prine's death have I learned that he co-wrote "the perfect country & western song". Saw David Allen Coe perform it in some roadhouse in Rural Virginia in 1997. Knowing John Prine's hand was in it makes it even better ! RIP Mr. Prine.

@nllleonard Жыл бұрын

Sure miss the both of them. Gosh this sounds so good...

@JesArchives 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this version . . . . great to hear the sound and the story . . . .

@willmallery Жыл бұрын

Glad to have grown old with JP music=true artists🙏

@robinlhs5256 4 жыл бұрын

RIP JP thank you for gifting us with with so much of yourself - the art, beauty, humor & music; so honored to simultaneously share the planet with you

@jameshenkel6878 4 жыл бұрын

I play a lot oh his stuff in my gigs! Never to be forgotten!

@jayjaynella4539 2 жыл бұрын

I love Steve's studio recording the best of this song.

@dennisleadingham3571 4 жыл бұрын

I've only been a fan for a few years but how did I miss him? Man, y'all have said it all.... what a great artist! Thank you...

@emmysawvel 4 жыл бұрын

You never know when they're gonna call you home, you'll be gone, long gone. I can still see your memory eyes the last time we said goodbye....

@williamlinington9166 4 жыл бұрын

David Allen Coe did a great job on this song.

@garyteague4480 Жыл бұрын

Yes he made it famous

@needsaride15126 Жыл бұрын

It's cool to know that John Prine had a part in writing this song. Thank you John.

@cynthiabitto1140 5 жыл бұрын

This song rocked the old bar.

@twobeards6714 Жыл бұрын

I love Johns stories. Clay pigeons is one of my favorites

@lawrenceklein4918 4 жыл бұрын

Dang... What a loss for us, still back down here. RIP, guys. ☹

@bobdowlen123 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Love it.

@robertandblancawallace7339 4 жыл бұрын

When I get to heaven, I'm gonna shake God's hand Thank him for more blessings than one man can stand Then I'm gonna get a guitar and start a rock-n-roll band Check into a swell hotel; ain't the afterlife grand? Cheers, RIP and thank you!

@pacoc5565 4 жыл бұрын

Read a comment "Nuclear Weapons" posted on John Prine - When I Get to Heaven (Lyric Video) "He didn't write this song for himself. He wrote it for us, so we'd be able to deal with his passage... So, Robert, let's Get a cocktail, vodka and ginger ale!

@strukhoff 5 жыл бұрын

This is the definitive version imo. Steve sang it for us at Knox College in the 70s just after he wrote it, and was great of course. But he hammed it up maybe a little too much; John plays it as straightforward country here and I love it. I think I hear John Burns, too!

@celticwarrior97218 4 жыл бұрын

hey mr/ms strukhoff - did you know tom costello and betty crane - they turned me onto Steve and John. They were best friends for life - and I always thanked them for giving me that gift. Nice to see you write about Steve

@poppyneese1811 Жыл бұрын

Boom blowed away!!! What a talent!!!❤️❤️❤️

@DasDutchman56 2 жыл бұрын

Steve and John are jamming in the great beyond!

@artsmith4285 4 жыл бұрын

HOPPY BUNNY DAY EVERYONE Just imagine the tunes they're writing up there .!. He IS Risen MGB

@Echo-wc7sm Жыл бұрын

Cool to hear how this classic song was written..a great song and a bit of making fun of the country music industry as a whole. Has to be the most well know song of DAC's career.

@craigchastain7016 7 жыл бұрын

Whoa. This is fucking amazing. I hope this review is in a museum somewhere.

@Bdasef Жыл бұрын

Love this...always! RIP JP & SG!

@dano1307 11 ай бұрын

I listen to the David Allan Coe version all the time. I didnt know it was a John Prine song. Im only 29 so dont fault me too much.

@jamespoppitz2256 4 жыл бұрын

RIP JOHN....MUCH LOVE.

@larryodyniec7845 5 жыл бұрын

this may be the worst close- captioning ever!!! love it!!!

@klink708 Жыл бұрын

Love the song but never knew the story. Thank you...

@Tinhat47 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, his speaking voice sounds just like Steve as well!

@robertillnevertell1507 4 жыл бұрын

They are both from Berwyn Illinois

@sharonsurbaugh-painter5164 4 жыл бұрын

sorry, fellow Chicagoan?!¿!. . But Steve was from Chicago, originally, then Park Ridge,Il. (graduated from Maine S.High School ) . . Johnny is from Maywood,Il. (was a mailCarrier there! ). . .both of John's parents were from Paradise,Tenn. ( refer to his song,Mullenburg county please 😉)

@vickysulfridge4311 4 жыл бұрын

I miss you already... RIP John.

@gracecurrier4182 4 жыл бұрын

Same😞💔

@mikerb53 4 жыл бұрын

Steve and John, perfect country

@thunderousapplause 4 жыл бұрын

there is no other life. john prine knew that. dont wait to live til you die, bc this. is. it. ...and that’s ok. just get past the fear part. do good, be kind, create, think, LOVE.

@artsmith4285 4 жыл бұрын

I BELIEVE J. Prine's daddy recently said to his son, " MY Bad, Pecker Head, HE has proven me wrong." MGB us all

@DW-gv4qb 4 жыл бұрын

Praying for you John Prine.

@mcopado 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace, John

@bencrosier8568 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post

@christines.7046 7 жыл бұрын

I am number 92 of the 'likes' . You bet. Some listening today.

@antivaushistscheaktion1148 4 жыл бұрын

RIP John...

@bencrosier8568 2 жыл бұрын

His emotions are the best

@lynnadams7017 9 ай бұрын

Two of the most talented guys now R.I.P.

@brushcountry6361 Жыл бұрын

First saw John at the first Nelson 4th of July picnic in Dripping Springs, TX.

@danclark3545 4 жыл бұрын

This is fucking perfection!

@michaeldinkins9145 Жыл бұрын

What a great song

@larrylarry5300 Жыл бұрын

Great and wonderful.

@dwap58 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace !!

@jennifertrue3438 2 жыл бұрын

I miss the poetry of their songs.

@bibs5 4 жыл бұрын

love you so much john. get well really soon.

@terencelanders4815 4 жыл бұрын

Legend...

@justinwilliams9262 Жыл бұрын

David Alan Coe still is the best at Singing You Never Called me by my name

@lynnadams7017 Жыл бұрын

Steve Goodman sang it well

@EarDamageHardcore Жыл бұрын

Allan 🤷🏻‍♂️🙈

@matthewmcgee3375 8 жыл бұрын

Let me, let me, let me

@glloyd1987 2 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful

@BakerBaker1-9 Жыл бұрын

a legend indeed

@frederickacerra7766 Жыл бұрын

WNEW- FM best dam rock station ever

@JamesW225 Жыл бұрын

John , a great american story teller

@TundraTrash Жыл бұрын

Goodman was so fun when he did this.

@tm502010 Жыл бұрын

Great story!

@sdovas 4 жыл бұрын

We SHOULD hold a ticker tape parade, but it'd be too late.

@bryandavies6272 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful wonderful men.!!

@francoisa5656 8 ай бұрын

Awesome

@brotherdelmar4468 4 жыл бұрын

RIP 😢

@noahhanselman7713 2 жыл бұрын

love Steve

@tomasmorrissey7324 Жыл бұрын

I hope when i get t heaven johns playing goodo 😊

@kwaailight Жыл бұрын

RIP John ❤️

@ironhorse3790 2 жыл бұрын

Goodnight guys. RIP

@MAGAMANPATRIOT Жыл бұрын

I caught these two sharing a gig and their stories one night. man everyone there had a great time.

@blindmantoo 8 жыл бұрын

so it goes till it don't.