John Prine: At home with the songwriting legend

It's been 47 years since John Prine earned his first Grammy nomination for best new artist. Since then, he's won two. At the age of 72, Prine has never been more popular. His highest charting album yet, "The Tree of Forgiveness," is up for three awards at Sunday's Grammys. John Dickerson traveled to Nashville for this extended conversation with the songwriting giant.

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[jimw.]

Let me make this real simple... John Prine was an authentic American treasure. His humility, modesty, and brilliant songwriting is sorely missed. John was a unique talent and we sure could use his gentle persona today.
RIP John Prine

[dubbski]

My first John Prine concert was in '92 at Swayed Pines in St. Joe MN. I was 9 years old. I saw him sitting on a stool behind the stage and asked my dad if we could go meet him. We walked over and I told him I was his biggest fan. His response was "you're probably my youngest fan!" He was drinking a Pigs Eye beer and smoking a camel. He signed my shirt with a bic pen and gave me a hug. 15 years later I was able to meet him again in Duluth. My autograph had faded over the years so he grabbed a sharpie and signed it again. I told him I just got an A in my history of rock and roll class in college because of the paper I wrote about him. He wrote down an address and asked me to send him a copy. Such an amazing man! Memories I will cherish forever.

[imout]

This news guy doing the interview needs an award for not interrupting and asking good questions.

[lightninjim]

This is the best songwriter interview I have ever watched. They always frustrate me, asking the wrong questions, and then interrupting when the person starts saying something interesting. This guy actually knew the songs, and asked him about the writing process. The great thing is that he seemed to want to hear the answers as much as I did.

[gregkoch]

Though I’ve never met him, he’s been my friend for the last 30 years.

[hippydippy]

This interview is PURE GOLD. John Dickerson deserves an award for how great of job he did here. The world will never quite be the same without JP.

[jonianddanbowen]

22 people are not making proper use of their thumbs. John Prine is a thumbs up no other possibility.

[janicebieber]

R.I.P. John Prine.
The last verse of "When I get to heaven" and reuniting with loved ones--beyond profound. As per usual. I just love you, so much.

[dennismurphy]

Not one interruption in an hour and a half. Bliss

[michelestutzman]

Besides his great music, he seemed like he was a fine person. The Mr. Rodgers book on his coffee table proves it.

[resipsaloquitur]

I miss John deeply. The world got a little smaller Tuesday.... I know everyone here in Nashville felt it.

[stevemoore]

35:55 "Are you a hoarder John?" " No, I use everything I steal." The man was perfect. I already know how much I will miss you. RIP

[MartyHalpern]

My compliments to John Dickerson for his quality questions, knowing John Prine's songs and lyrics, for being a true believer!

[davidkroll]

I'm crying, crying this morning at the loss of someone who feels like an old friend. This takes me back to 71 when he first became known.
John, I hope you get to have that cocktail and a nine mile smoke.
Please save a seat for me, old friend. I'm really going to miss you!

[sbingham]

His song "Hello in There" is one of my all time favorite songs ever written. First time I heard it I was mesmerized and then in tears; I was a freshman in college. Now am in my 60's. I never tire of hearing it.

[whistleaddict]

This might just have been the best time I've ever spent on YouTube.

[bentolleson]

If you dont like John Prine something is very wrong with you.

[CCharlieAngel]

I love the fact that John Prine has Mr. Rogers biography on his coffee table. Two of my great heroes, John and Fred! Say hello in heaven fellas! You were both treasures and will be missed!

[resipsaloquitur]

I’ve learned that one of the hardest parts of having older hero’s, is having to watch that beautiful spirit go away.

[SharonRiver]

He's so real. Honest. Heart-centered.