Album: John Prine by John Prine (1971)
Mood: Dreamy
Record Label: Atlantic
Format: Album

Description: A revelation upon its release, this album is now a collection of standards: "Illegal Smile," "Hello in There," "Sam Stone," "Donald and Lydia," and, of course, "Angel from Montgomery." Prine's music, a mixture of folk, rock, and country, is deceptively simple, like his pointed lyrics, and his easy vocal style adds a humorous edge that makes otherwise funny jokes downright hilarious. 

Artist Background: An acclaimed singer/songwriter whose literate work flirted with everything from acoustic folk to rockabilly to straight-ahead country, John Prine was born October 10, 1946, in Maywood, IL. Raised by parents firmly rooted in their rural Kentucky background, at age 14 Prine began learning to play the guitar from his older brother while taking inspiration from his grandfather, who had played with Merle Travis. After a two-year tenure in the U.S. Army, Prine became a fixture on the Chicago folk m... Part of the Maywood, IL  music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Maywood, IL  music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Dreamy, 1970s, Album, Atlantic

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


A revelation upon its release, this album is now a collection of standards: "Illegal Smile," "Hello in There," "Sam Stone," "Donald and Lydia," and, of course, "Angel from Montgomery." Prine's music, a mixture of folk, rock, and country, is deceptively simple, like his pointed lyrics, and his easy vocal style adds a humorous edge that makes otherwise funny jokes downright hilarious. 

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