John Prine - short interview (1991)
Outstanding snippet from the Mike Leonard interview with John Prine in 1991 on the subject of genius. John Prine was already in the pantheon of greatest all-time artists by this time in 1991 when his Grammy-award winning album The Missing Years (produced by Howie Epstein) was released. Revelatory in every sense of the word, Prine typically sees the funny side of everything, a key element trait endeared him to millions of fans the world over.
About John Prine
John Edward Prine was an American singer-songwriter of country-folk music. Widely cited as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, Prine was known for his signature blend of humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, often with elements of social commentary and satire, as well as sweet songs and melancholy ballads. He was active as a composer, recording artist, live performer, and occasional actor from the early 1970s until his death.
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