Common Sense
John Prine · 1975
32 min · 11 tracks · country · folk
A blend of wry humor and poignant storytelling, layered over warm acoustic melodies that resonate with everyday life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wry humor in everyday stories
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- short tracks for casual listening
- warm melodies for cozy settings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1975, John Prine was transitioning from his acclaimed self-titled debut album to his third studio release. 'Common Sense' followed the commercial success of 'Diamonds in the Rough,' showcasing Prine's continued exploration of social and personal themes. This period marked him as a significant voice in American folk and country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Goodman· Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Middleman 2:33
- 2 Common Sense 3:12
- 3 Come Back to Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard 3:20
- 4 Wedding Day in Funeralville 2:31
- 5 Way Down 2:24
- 6 My Own Best Friend 3:16
- 7 Forbidden Jimmy 2:55
- 8 Saddle in the Rain 3:34
- 9 That Close to You 2:47
- 10 He Was in Heaven Before He Died 2:15
- 11 You Never Can Tell 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.