John Prine (Tribute Performance) - 'I Remember Everything' - UN's 75th Anniversary

A John Prine Tribute Performance of "I Remember Everything" on “Peace Through Music: A Global Event for Social Justice", celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations. Featuring: Nathaniel Rateliff, Shemekia Copeland, Keb Mo, and Jim James.

Contributions from partners and all donations made to Peace Through Music’s Fundraiser will support the Playing For Change Foundation, the United Nations Population Fund, Sankofa, Silkroad, and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation - organizations that strive to eradicate poverty, inequality, and systemic racial and gender discrimination around the world.

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"I Remember Everything" (Lyrics)

Alright
I've been down this road before
I remember every tree
Every single blade of grass
Holds a special place for me
And I remember every town
And every hotel room
And every song I ever sang
On a guitar out of tune
I remember everything
Things I can't forget
The way you turned and smiled on me
On the night that we first met
And I remember every night
Your ocean eyes of blue
How I miss you in the morning light
Like roses miss the dew
I've been down this road before
Alone as I can be
Careful not to let my past
Go sneaking up on me
Got no future in my happiness
Though regrets are very few
Sometimes a little tenderness
Was the best that I could do
I remember everything
Things I can't forget
Swimming pools of butterflies
That slipped right through the net
And I remember every night
Your ocean eyes of blue
How I miss you in the morning light
Like roses miss the dew
How I miss you in the morning light
Like roses miss the dew

Singer. Songwriter. Poet. Icon.
John Prine was an artist’s artist with a list of admirers and collaborators that cut across musical genres and generations - names like Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Brandi Carlile, George Strait, Kurt Vile, Miranda Lambert, The Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, among others.

Though he was born in Maywood, Illinois, in 1946, John declared himself “pure Kentuckian” throughout his life. His parents, Willian and Verna, were natives of Paradise, Kentucky. The family would spend summers there in Muhlenberg County, where John listened to bluegrass music and studied the guitar styles of country music heroes Doc Watson and Merle Travis with his older brother, Dave.

In Maywood, he worked as a postman before being drafted into the army in 1966. It was as a postman that John began to write the songs that would connect with so many. He sang at Chicago folk clubs, where he was introduced to singer-songwriter Kris Kristopherson, who invited John to open for him in New York. It was there that Jerry Wexler, president of Atlantic Records, first heard Prine and offered him a recording contract. His self-titled debut album was released in 1971 and featured a list of songs now regarded as classics, including “Paradise,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “Illegal Smile,” Hello in There,” and “Sam Stone.” Prine received the first of his 13 Grammy nominations in 1972 for Best New Artist. He would record three more albums for Atlantic and another three with Asylum.

His profound impact on American music was amplified in 1981 when John co-founded Oh Boy Records, and independent label where he released most of his subsequent work and which gave voice and respect to so many fellow singers and songwriters.

In his distinguished career, John won four Grammys and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2020). He was a three-time recipient of the Artist of the Year Award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards, which also honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting. He won the Pen/New England Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award (2016) and was enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2019). In addition, John was named Honorary Poet Laureate of Illinois (2020).

John Prine passed away on April 7, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. The outpouring of grief and love from his fan community was staggering. Over 500,000 viewers participated in an online memorial and tribute that raised more than half a million dollars for Covid-related community causes. In 2021, the Prine family created the Hello In There Foundation to honor John’s spirit of generosity towards those in need. Fiona Prine and her sons continue to operate and expand the reach of John’s independent record label, Oh Boy Records.

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[toddleyland]

There still seems to be such an empty space in this world without John Prine. Suppose it'll always be that way

[youngnc]

My son died three weeks ago of cancer at 46. Way too young and left a wonderful wife and twin children. I always loved listening to John and was deeply hurt at his passing. I listen to this and my heart is happy and sad. I remember every moment of my son’s life. I will miss him like “roses miss the dew” until we meet again and I hope we will go Whistling and Fishing in Heaven.

[davebutler]

Ther will only ever be one John Prine, god broke the mould after he was made..

[karenhall-gist]

Prine & Kristofferson were the highlights of my life in the 1970s. I got to meet Kris in a bar in KC, Mo after his concert in Kansas city & he told me his sister's name was Karen like mine. John Prine, Kris KBuffets personal meetings are big highlights of this 73 yr old woman's life.

[buyselllovedurham]

I felt a lump in my throat and in my heart when John join in....

[sivad]

My father passed away last night. He would have been 76 in Jan. I haven't seen him in two months, since he went into the emergency room and then was admitted to the nursing home, due to Covid the facility. It's strange how things like this just pop up when you seem to need them. Or maybe it's not strange at all. Either way, thank you for this. RIP John and Dad

[squirrel]

My grandpas just introduced me to john prines music knowing I love you country. My list is now john prine is now in my top 5 favorite singers

[cedar]

Lots of tears with this one. I lost my husband, who loved John, so every John Prine song is a treasure. This tribute is wonderful. Missing them both, so much.

[bluecurlygirl]

Literally in floods of tears when John joined in. Ah god my heart is breaking. Thinking of everyone that I have lost this year. My youngest brother, Thomas - age 51 (cancer). My friend of 30 years from France Philippe (cancer) and my beloved hero John Prine (covid). Miss you guys so much. Such a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing.

[bobetzweiler]

Man, this just floored me! What a beautiful celebration! Miss ya, John.

[calvincheney]

Bravo! Ya'll made this hard old veteran tear up... I work for R&L Carriers & I was picking up at a compressor repair shop in Goshen Indiana Tuesday & John Prine was on the player there. Me & the old guy shared a smile in appreciation~ Bless his memory & bless those who laid down this tribute. Merry Christmas~

[westcoastal]

Thank you for everything. The smiles, the laughs, the love, and even the tears. RIP John Prine. You earned it.

[johnkrogman]

Incredibly touching. Those who gave a thumbs down need some serious help.

[perdido]

"Cloudy skies and dead fruit flies..Waving goodbye with tears in my eyes..Sure I made it but you know it was a hell of a trip". John Prine

[donheenan]

Are not we fortunate to have been around when he was. However many have not nor will see him live but as a jem its all in his lyrics forever.

[tracynavarro]

When John came in like an apparition, my eyes welled up with tears flowing "like a broken down dam". John's death is truly one of the most horrible outcomes of this pandemic. So much pain in the world, that song is the conduit that John left behind for all of us to remember we are one. When that openhearted sentiment becomes our true revolution, John will have proved that he made "Heaven and earth go dancing in time" in his song. His loss is still as raw as an uncooked pork chop. We love you, we miss you, your family's pain is in our hearts as well. Absolutely one of the best music vids on YT right now.

[frederickhaaken]

I want them to play this song at my wake when I die, hopefully, many years from now.

[jigln]

LOVELY.
I just wrote this for my Mother, just a few days ago. She passed in 2009...

I REMEMBER YOU,
When you walked out from the road
straight into the Rain, I remember Sunshine
when it didn't shine much that day

I remember old songs
and pictures that tell of love,
I remember too often, the things
that you taught me too

walking to the edge of life
the cliffs can't stop me falling
but the memories of you
they do, yes they certainly do

I remember laughter,
when it was only crying too
I remember speaking
and not being spoken too

do you remember Starlight,
when no one else will do
a silent dozen voices
but all I know is you

Do you remember forever
it was there you pointed to
yesterday was simple
because I remember you

Life was never empty
the grass was always green
Can you remember tomorrow
its time passes too

I remember Forever
it's there I meet with you
Yes, I remember everything
and it's all because of you.

Thank you, Mother...
jamesglen2020

[jeffreymerkle]

Like the Grinch, my heart grew three sizes after hearing this.

[brentlett]

Thank you John Prine for the brilliant catalogue of music for us to enjoy as long as we are here on earth, and thank you Fiona for all you are doing keeping this music alive and fresh in peoples minds. Your activism is to be commended. Keep fighting the good fight, the legions are with you all the way.