I'm not sure how good for the psyche on a Monday morning a song about a crumbling marriage and a double murder is but this has got to be one of the most upbeat tunes to go along with some of the darkest lyrics that I know. The original of Lake Marie can be found on Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings released in 1995. I don't own as much by John Prine as I think I should do. I do have his eponymous first album, a copy of which every house should own I think.
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I can recommend John Prine's 2nd album "Diamonds In The Rough". 13 tracks and every one a gem, including "Souvenirs" which I think is his finest song. It also has the hilarious "Yes I Guess They Oughta Name a Drink After You" which is worth hearing whether you buy the album or not.
I also own far too little John Prine music - a mistake I must rectify. This performance is fantastic.
Heavy. I own NO music by John Prine, which I feel is probably unforgivable, but some things just seem to elude you as you go along, don't they? He's great.
This performance is awesome Drew. Thanks for bringing me back John Prine to my memory and I will put his first record on my turntable once again.
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