John Prine - The Story Behind 'Bruised Orange'

John Prine sits down to discuss the meaning behind the classic song "Bruised Orange" which is included in John's new book, 'Beyond Words.'

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[setmindinmotion]

Touched the lives of many. Forever remembered.

Wow! As always with John Prine, he somehow casually manages to blow my mind.

"I've been brought down to zero, pulled out and put back there, I sat on a park bench, kissed the girl with the black hair, and my head shouted down to my heart...better look out below".

Who writes stuff like that? This guy does.

[andyghelfi]

Saw him Nov 2019 in Tampa. Tremendous concert, I love this guy! "For a heart stained in anger grows weak and grows bitter.
You become your own prisoner as you watch yourself sit there, wrapped up in a trap ... of your very own chain of sorrow"

[frostycat]

An amazing man and an amazing musician, song writer and singer... I am thankful that I got to see him with my wife who introduced him to me by accident over 10 years ago. Thank You John for what you have done for so many. God bless and Amen.

[AFloridaSon]

We are so lucky to have these stories.

[CP]

John is such a treasure, and has been for more than 45 years.

[jimkelly]

I first heard jp on a radio show called THE FOLK HOUR in the 80s. I had no idea who it was at first.Kinda sounded like Dylan. The song was "PRETTY GOOD". Been a huge fan ever since and had the pleasure of seeing him 2x close up too. Thanks you John. "ALL THE BEST". YOU WERE IN HEAVEN BEFORE YOU DIED.

[uinseann]

Absolutely love this song. One of the many great ones he has written. I have the lines: 'you can gaze out the window get mad and get madder,
Throw your hands in the air, say "what does it matter?"
But it don't do no good to get angry,
So help me I know" framed and the margin signed by John Prine. Happened about five six years back in Cork, music promoter friend obliged and brought the lyric which I had caligraphed, if that be a word, backstage and he signed on. So honoured and pleased, a much
treasured possession.

[jeanineshiman]

John Prine reminds me to just be a good person.

[jesseblack]

My mom raised me on John Prine. Finest musician. I still like him as an adult. His music has a different quality. RIP Mr. Prine. We wish we wouldve gone to your concert before you died.

[johnandrews]

He worked at his kraft and got it highly polished. Shine on, John Prine.

[Ottee]

Beautiful insight into John Prine's creative process.

[shepardthinks]

Other than politics, man oh man was John Prine the best!!!!

[lynnfindlay]

Funny- profound and gets life and all the little things that tend to get missed.. he makes us all stop and think. Wonderful stories within his songs.. thanks for the gifts

[kevinreese]

Happened to see Soundstage on CH.11 Chicago back in 1980. Never heard of him but grew up a few miles from him. Loved it. Waited for replay and recorded on cassette which I wore out. Amazing songwriter.

[RickyConnelley]

Thanks for sharing. I can’t learn enough about him and his writing.

[soldtobediers]

This format of interviewing is hands down the most Oh Boy insight to unquestioned answers yet seen. What a great platform this 'Beyond Words' is for that. 61617

[lorimac]

Wow brilliant thanks John☄ I just listen to that song yesterday♡☆♡

[abianchi]

I'm 73 years old and have been playing this song since I first heard John do it. I can remember every word of it! He's America's poet, not Dylan.

[kaatskillserenade]

I think “someone’s in my chimney and it sure ain’t Santa Claus” is a reference to traumatic memory/trouble letting go. Because chimneys of course need to be clear to let out all the smoke or else the house becomes toxic, much in the same way sadness does if it’s not let go. “Bruised Orange: Chain of Sorrow” is after all about dark memories and sadness and the negative effect of holding onto them.