John Prine on Austin City Limits 'Summer's End'

John Prine performs "Summer's End" during his recent return to Austin City Limits.

About the Episode
Savor an hour-long set with songwriting legend John Prine. The veteran musician performs songs from his critically acclaimed recent album The Tree of Forgiveness, as well as gems from his catalogue.

About Austin City Limits

[kennethparker]

From my teenage years now on into my 60s John Prine has written and performed the soundtrack of my life. A national treasure and a gift to us all.

[leeburroughs]

My husband says he can't stop listening to this song. It is so beautifully and masterfully written. The world's loss of John Prime is only heaven's gain!

[DJB]

This song is one of his best ever. Hauntingly beautiful. Wow!

[felixvasquez]

I'm man enough to admit that this song makes me shed some tears.

[DiamondDave]

Mr. John Prine was in prime form his last years of creativity. This song, and a recent song like I Remember Everything, are as strong melodically and lyrically as Hello In There or Sam Stone to me. This is a remarkable gift John shared with the world.

[BromptonROK]

The way the pedal steel guy smiles at John just past 2:00..man, that's exactly how I feel. Love you brother, just beautiful.

[lstring]

The song was written for the son of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, who died in 2017 due to a combination of drugs, including opioids. John considered Max a part of his extended family and performed at his memorial.

[alanmoynihan]

R.I.P. John thanks for the music, thanks for the laughs. Thanks for making the world a better place through your art and through your empathy. This morning feels a little darker without you but the world is a better place because you were in it.

[cced]

It's 9/22/20 Summer 2020 has ended with 200k Americans and John Prine claimed by the pandemic. No end in sight. This beautiful song is overwhelming my heart

[kristifitzpatrick]

Was probably the only teenage girl in the 80's who listened to John Prine frequently. Got the honor to watch Mr. Prine play this beautiful song last night at the Fox in Oakland. The crowd was absolutely mesmerized. This man is an incredible talent, a true gift. Thank you for the amazing show.

[juangrande]

Appreciating not only the lyrics and somber/sad tone of this song, you must give applause to the pedal steel player here. He is on point w setting the entire mood of this performance

[stevetrezise]

John Prine is a miracle. Three chords and a strum. He once said something about a song he wrote "I thought is was jazz, but no, it was the same three chords." First and I think only singer/songwriter to be invited to perform at the Library of Congress. By the then national poet laureate.

[joemarshall]

Five notes in the melody. Just like Paradise, two of John's best five songs.

[jon-francis]

What's goin' on? Somethings got to be wrong somewhere. Over the years I've seen all the greats, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Joe Cocker etc Now look at me. I'm sitting here tears rolling down my eyes listening to this. It was only the recent death of Nanci Griffith (who I'd never heard of) that I discovered John Prine, Kate Wolf and so many others. True artists all of them. Wonderful songwriters who could just reach in and touch the heart. RIP

[Nicole-Antonia-JD]

Everytime I go for a ride with grampa he has John on and we sing along as we head to nowhere. Love it.

[copasetic]

This one cuts all the way down, even better live. Damn man

[johntownsley]

RIP John Thanks for all the great songs "come on home"

[WickedKingLycoan]

You were a brilliant gift to humanity Mr. Prine. Our world has gotten a little darker without the light and love that you gave. I hope that Your Family has the strength, health, peace and quiet they need to heal during this time.

[joequigley]

You're home now you beautiful soul.

[arleneiardella]

Ashamed to admit I didn't know of John Prine until he best storyteller in song Ive ever heard! I've been listening to this song over and over and cry every time. Mister Prine is a real Legend!! Rest in Peace John Prine... sending love to you