John Prine — Summer's End
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Summer's end's around the bend just flyin'
The swimmin' suits are on the line just dryin'
I'll meet you there for our conversation
I hope I didn't ruin your whole vacation
Well you never know how far from home you're feelin'
Until you've watched the shadows cross the ceilin'
Well I don't know, but I can see it snowin'
In your car the windows are wide open
Just come on home
Come on home
No you don't have to
Be alone
Just come on home
Valentines break hearts and minds at random
That ol' Easter egg ain't got a leg to stand on
Well I can see that you can't win for tryin'
And New Year's Eve is bound to leave you cryin'
Come on home
Come on home
No you don't have to
Be alone
Just come on home
The moon and stars hang out in bars just talkin'
I still love that picture of us walkin'
Just like that ol' house we thought was haunted
Summer's end came faster than we wanted
Come on home
Come on home
No you don't have to
Be alone
Come on home
Come on home
You don’t have to
Be alone
Just come on home
The swimmin' suits are on the line just dryin'
I'll meet you there for our conversation
I hope I didn't ruin your whole vacation
Well you never know how far from home you're feelin'
Until you've watched the shadows cross the ceilin'
Well I don't know, but I can see it snowin'
In your car the windows are wide open
Just come on home
Come on home
No you don't have to
Be alone
Just come on home
Valentines break hearts and minds at random
That ol' Easter egg ain't got a leg to stand on
Well I can see that you can't win for tryin'
And New Year's Eve is bound to leave you cryin'
Come on home
Come on home
No you don't have to
Be alone
Just come on home
The moon and stars hang out in bars just talkin'
I still love that picture of us walkin'
Just like that ol' house we thought was haunted
Summer's end came faster than we wanted
Come on home
Come on home
No you don't have to
Be alone
Come on home
Come on home
You don’t have to
Be alone
Just come on home
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Four years since he's passed, and it's still hard to accept he's gone.
* sigh *
* sigh *
If the dictionary was all pictures, you could put this under real.
Gimme 10 Dylan tunes and I still will prefer this simple one.
binggeli wrote:
X1000
Those "old" singers and songwriters might not appeal to everyone, but once you realize how many people covered their songs, sometimes many, many years later, you start to see the bugger picture. With a little luck, you might also begin to appreciate the raw-ness of their voices and their music. It was simply honest, from the heart and felt by the soul. Pitch-correction and other gimmicks that 75% of today's artist need to sound somewhat decent would have completely defeated the purpose of their music, which was "being authentic." They lived what they sang about, and you either like it or you don't.
Trying to reduce singers such as John Prine to someone "who can't even hold a tune" or "untalented wannabe" might be your honest opinion. However, every time you're tempted to display your negativity in a comment that lacks substance, we – unfortunately – experience your raw-ness as well.
And I am unanimous in that.
X1000
Karmala wrote:
That is such a horrible take, I feel bad for you.
So sorry but he cannot hold a tune, so ho-hum at b
That is such a horrible take, I feel bad for you.
great song and video. R.I.P John
Summer 1975 listening to KOKE radio. No typo. Was the time for the birth of progressive country. And Prine was right in the middle of it. Along with Jerry Jeff and Willy. Sweet time to be young living in Austin.
Oh John!
Good Tune!
Fortunately, I did not lose a friend or relative to covid. But, for some reason John's passing had a profound impact. Saw him 5 times. Never met him, but I felt I had lost a dear friend.
Thanks RP.
How could you not like John Prine?
Kazoo and I loved this guy - I am more in love with this song now than ever.
Sigh——- I really miss him
A unique and fabulous songwriter, and when you love John his offbeat singing is charming. I've seen him several times and never ceased to impress. While John had long successful career, we lost his buddy Steve Goodman way too early.
Summer's end came faster than we wanted
Isn't this always the truth. Sigh.
Isn't this always the truth. Sigh.
tinypriest wrote:
You're pissed to hear John Prine 6 times in 30 days? Pretend he's number 1 with a bullet and it's 1973 and it's Abba. Never mind..
don't mind at all hearing it often, esp now that he's home, but the tears ........
You're pissed to hear John Prine 6 times in 30 days? Pretend he's number 1 with a bullet and it's 1973 and it's Abba. Never mind..
don't mind at all hearing it often, esp now that he's home, but the tears ........
Those "old" singers and songwriters might not appeal to everyone, but once you realize how many people covered their songs, sometimes many, many years later, you start to see the bugger picture. With a little luck, you might also begin to appreciate the raw-ness of their voices and their music. It was simply honest, from the heart and felt by the soul. Pitch-correction and other gimmicks that 75% of today's artist need to sound somewhat decent would have completely defeated the purpose of their music, which was "being authentic." They lived what they sang about, and you either like it or you don't.
Trying to reduce singers such as John Prine to someone "who can't even hold a tune" or "untalented wannabe" might be your honest opinion. However, every time you're tempted to display your negativity in a comment that lacks substance, we – unfortunately – experience your raw-ness as well.
And I am unanimous in that.
Trying to reduce singers such as John Prine to someone "who can't even hold a tune" or "untalented wannabe" might be your honest opinion. However, every time you're tempted to display your negativity in a comment that lacks substance, we – unfortunately – experience your raw-ness as well.
And I am unanimous in that.
jukes1 wrote:
You're pissed to hear John Prine 6 times in 30 days? Pretend he's number 1 with a bullet and it's 1973 and it's Abba. Never mind..
6 times this month? It’s not a terrible song, but that’s a pretty aggressive rotation for RP.
You're pissed to hear John Prine 6 times in 30 days? Pretend he's number 1 with a bullet and it's 1973 and it's Abba. Never mind..
Laptopdog wrote:
Totally agree. I'd much rather hear a song from someone singing from their heart than some polished singer from The Voice who can effortlessly perform any type of song. Long live the John Prines, the Bob Dylans, the Tom Waits, and all the others who write their own music and sing it to the best of their abilities.
Yes. Neil Young, too.
Totally agree. I'd much rather hear a song from someone singing from their heart than some polished singer from The Voice who can effortlessly perform any type of song. Long live the John Prines, the Bob Dylans, the Tom Waits, and all the others who write their own music and sing it to the best of their abilities.
Yes. Neil Young, too.
niseywee wrote:
Lack of capitalization being one of them.
sigh. tragic on so many levels.
Lack of capitalization being one of them.
lindaurq wrote:
Wow. Just, wow. Lump in throat could choke a horse. I know this is an open posting place but, I just gotta say, if I was within earshot of hearing someone disrespect this man, I'd lose it on that person. The man had more talent in his thumbnail, than many "artists" out there today. R.I.P. Mr. Prine. And thank you for the pleasure you have given us.
bam23 wrote:
Knowing that he survived throat cancer and still sings is a pretty significant accomplishment in itself. And if you don't think that he is in tune throughout, maybe that is enough for you. The music is what matters and I manage to overlook various imperfections when the whole exceeds the components.
We'll said! I agree with you 100%!! Mr. Prine, to me, sounds like a damned fine singer!! May he rest in peace with our Lord. He certainly left quite the legacy, with just his music! Don't know the man so, don't know about the rest of his life, except his battle. Thank you Mr. Prine. And, TY RP, for enlightening us to this man's beautiful tunes! Long live RP!!!
Knowing that he survived throat cancer and still sings is a pretty significant accomplishment in itself. And if you don't think that he is in tune throughout, maybe that is enough for you. The music is what matters and I manage to overlook various imperfections when the whole exceeds the components.
The timbre of his voice is golden! With honey, good relaxed days and nights on the beach 🏖
sigh. tragic on so many levels.
First I heard this song since John passed. Academics can calculate to the exact dollar the cost of the COVID-19 pandemic. The artists and their art we are sacrificing for everybody's 401k won't be easy to tally in terms of culture.
After seeing the video (my link below), this is a song I just can't get up and walk away from. I think John deserves that respect.
pretty melody, moving lyrics
Summer's end came much too soon. Rest in peace John.
Bumped my rating to a 9.
R.I.P. Mr. Prine.
R.I.P. Mr. Prine.
mrtuba9 wrote:
I think this is worth bumping up. Videos like this help those of us living with mental issues remember who is important in our lives and theirs. My eyes are welling up right now.
John Prine Tells A Devastating Story At 'Summer's End'
Watch the video too; it's in the story (article by NPR)
Watch the video too; it's in the story (article by NPR)
I think this is worth bumping up. Videos like this help those of us living with mental issues remember who is important in our lives and theirs. My eyes are welling up right now.
Thank God for RP..... it’s my safe, cozy place to get me thru this Covid thing.... stay healthy y’all.
dwlangham wrote:
And if I remember correctly, he's a throat cancer survivor. He's amazing.
Karmala wrote:
No doubt I've said something this moronic (and will again), but god what a dumb assessment of Prine's singing.
So sorry but he cannot hold a tune, so ho-hum at best.
No doubt I've said something this moronic (and will again), but god what a dumb assessment of Prine's singing.
And if I remember correctly, he's a throat cancer survivor. He's amazing.
Karmala wrote:
No doubt I've said something this moronic (and will again), but god what a dumb assessment of Prine's singing.
So sorry but he cannot hold a tune, so ho-hum at best.
No doubt I've said something this moronic (and will again), but god what a dumb assessment of Prine's singing.
bam23 wrote:
Knowing that he survived throat cancer and still sings is a pretty significant accomplishment in itself. And if you don't think that he is in tune throughout, maybe that is enough for you. The music is what matters and I manage to overlook various imperfections when the whole exceeds the components.
Totally agree. I'd much rather hear a song from someone singing from their heart than some polished singer from The Voice who can effortlessly perform any type of song. Long live the John Prines, the Bob Dylans, the Tom Waits, and all the others who write their own music and sing it to the best of their abilities.
Knowing that he survived throat cancer and still sings is a pretty significant accomplishment in itself. And if you don't think that he is in tune throughout, maybe that is enough for you. The music is what matters and I manage to overlook various imperfections when the whole exceeds the components.
Totally agree. I'd much rather hear a song from someone singing from their heart than some polished singer from The Voice who can effortlessly perform any type of song. Long live the John Prines, the Bob Dylans, the Tom Waits, and all the others who write their own music and sing it to the best of their abilities.
Thanks mrtuba 9 lindaurq
For the video link
First time I heard this song
Thanks RP
talexb wrote:
Amen! Well chosen song to suit his 72-year old vocal chords. This song would't sound right in a younger voice.
Sweet, sweet lyrics, sung by with so much heart. I still love hearing this man's voice singing love songs.
Amen! Well chosen song to suit his 72-year old vocal chords. This song would't sound right in a younger voice.
Sweet, sweet lyrics, sung by with so much heart. I still love hearing this man's voice singing love songs.
mrtuba9 wrote:
John Prine Tells A Devastating Story At 'Summer's End'
Watch the video too; it's in the story (article by NPR)
the video is so powerful, beautiful and sad.......
Watch the video too; it's in the story (article by NPR)
the video is so powerful, beautiful and sad.......
I've never heard of John Price, but this is such a beautiful song. Thanks RP.
He's a great storyteller
Karmala wrote:
Hold a tune? How about that he wrote some lovely and heartfelt lyrics like the story-telling pro he is, and sang them like he totally meant every word? You know that Bowie and Jagger and Yorke and many others can't hold a tune either, right?
So sorry but he cannot hold a tune, so ho-hum at best.
Hold a tune? How about that he wrote some lovely and heartfelt lyrics like the story-telling pro he is, and sang them like he totally meant every word? You know that Bowie and Jagger and Yorke and many others can't hold a tune either, right?
bumped 8 to 9 . . . wonderful
Such a great song and a wonderful old mature voice. Well-crafted song.
John Prine Tells A Devastating Story At 'Summer's End'
Watch the video too; it's in the story (article by NPR)
Watch the video too; it's in the story (article by NPR)
I could... and have.... listened to this artist for years.....seen him in concert..and will again...as long as he's alive.He's an American Treasure.
Never deny the coolness of heart felt lyrics being sung by the singer songwriter.
Especially this guy at his point in life, knowing his health issues...singing about "come on home".
Wow.
Especially this guy at his point in life, knowing his health issues...singing about "come on home".
Wow.
From the first time I heard this...I knew it was special!!….What a talent!!...See him in concert...you won't be disappointed!!
6 times this month? It’s not a terrible song, but that’s a pretty aggressive rotation for RP.
idiot_wind wrote:
Agreed. He really has a gift for melody.
This gets better each time you listen to it.
Agreed. He really has a gift for melody.
So sweet. A master who never has to try. Just does.
This is what RP is all about. Raise your hands if you ever heard this anywhere else. Anyone?
Karmala wrote:
Knowing that he survived throat cancer and still sings is a pretty significant accomplishment in itself. And if you don't think that he is in tune throughout, maybe that is enough for you. The music is what matters and I manage to overlook various imperfections when the whole exceeds the components.
So sorry but he cannot hold a tune, so ho-hum at best.
Knowing that he survived throat cancer and still sings is a pretty significant accomplishment in itself. And if you don't think that he is in tune throughout, maybe that is enough for you. The music is what matters and I manage to overlook various imperfections when the whole exceeds the components.
Such a beautiful song ! (:o) Naugatuck,Connecticut
I always thought John Prine was an OK singer songwriter and admit I didn't follow his music very closely. Then I saw him live, and that changed everything. A true master of music and storytelling. My appreciation of him was transformed, from being pretty good to being absolutely brilliant. If you get the chance, see him perform live.
Sweet and lovely. Great songwriter. In this song, at least, he's lost a lot of his wry and wacky but soulful humor. This song, though, is right up there with his best. He's a first-class poet and story teller.
This gets better each time you listen to it.
Saw his concert at Wolftrap this past June. A hot n' humid night but Wolftrap is an annual venue visit for him and he and we were right at home with each other. An American treasure.
The simple fullness of this song is incredible. A real American treasure.
meatmike wrote:
I'm with you on this one. Saw him 3-4 years ago. Wonderful. He was recently on Austin City Limits and performed this song. I just thought what a truly special person.
A true world treasure. I am so sorry there are people who can't see his beauty.
I'm with you on this one. Saw him 3-4 years ago. Wonderful. He was recently on Austin City Limits and performed this song. I just thought what a truly special person.
Karmala wrote:
Some of my favourite musicians "cannot hold a tune" as you put it.
Conveying emotion is so much more important than a pretty voice.
So sorry but he cannot hold a tune, so ho-hum at best.
Some of my favourite musicians "cannot hold a tune" as you put it.
Conveying emotion is so much more important than a pretty voice.
Look at his face. Listen to the words. Go back and listen to some of his albums.
Then think about the this of this song.
Then think about the this of this song.
It is singer, songwriter performers like John Prine that make the USA truly a great country.
Nice to hear him still writing and producing new material.
John Prine was one of my favourite plays in the early 1970s.
Nice to hear him still writing and producing new material.
John Prine was one of my favourite plays in the early 1970s.
Saw him in 1975 at Ravinia with Steve Goodman. Steve Goodman is unfortunately gone, but John Prine is still writing amazing songs with so much soul.
Karmala wrote:
You need to see/hear him live to understand. I thought he was 'OK' until I saw him. Brilliant musician.
So sorry but he cannot hold a tune, so ho-hum at best.
You need to see/hear him live to understand. I thought he was 'OK' until I saw him. Brilliant musician.
meatmike wrote:
Amen.
A true world treasure. I am so sorry there are people who can't see his beauty.
Amen.
A true world treasure. I am so sorry there are people who can't see his beauty.
Saw John Prine about 10-12 years ago. A masterful performer, storyteller, songwriter.
voice of a walking real-life Angel imo
So sorry but he cannot hold a tune, so ho-hum at best.
Great to hear from him again. Some very touching songs in this collection...
So sorry but he cannot hold a tune, so ho-hum at best.
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