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John Prine – John Prine (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1972
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John Prine is an LP by John Prine from 1972 released on the Atlantic label.
About this album
John Prine is a remarkable debut that established him as one of American songwriting’s sharpest observers. Issued in 1971, it pairs wry, plainspoken humour with deep compassion, turning everyday lives into songs of unusual emotional weight. Produced by Arif Mardin and recorded in Nashville, the album brought together country and folk in a way that felt both rooted and fresh. Highlights such as “Sam Stone”, “Hello In There”, “Paradise” and “Angel From Montgomery” show why Prine was hailed for writing that was incisive, humane and deceptively simple. The album remains a landmark of modern folk-country songwriting.
Genre: Country
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:A1 Illegal Smile
A2 Spanish Pipedream
A3 Hello In There
A4 Sam Stone
A5 Paradise
A6 Pretty Good
B1 Your Flag Decal Won'T Get You Into Heaven Anymore
B2 Far From Me
B3 Angel From Montgomery
B4 Quiet Man
B5 Donald And Lydia
B6 Six O'Clock News
B7 Flashback Blues