Picking only a handful of songs by Prine is an errand that even a fool wouldn't dare. But here's trying.
His songs — compassionate, funny, sage — make up an American songbook that would be staggeringly intimidating if it wasn't so warm and welcoming.
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"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers
John Prine sings "The Late John Garfield Blues" from his 2000 release Souvenirs.
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