Great Days: The John Prine Anthology
John Prine · 1993
149 min · 41 tracks · country · folk
A poignant tapestry of storytelling woven through folk melodies and country rhythms, capturing life's bittersweet moments.
Why this album works
This anthology is significant not only as a comprehensive collection of Prine's work but also for its critical acclaim, reaffirming his influence on contemporary singer-songwriters. It helped introduce his music to new audiences and solidified his legacy as a master storyteller, leading to renewed interest that contributed to later projects like the Grammy-winning 'The Tree of Forgiveness' in 2018.
- Best for
- poignant storytelling with warmth dynamic journey with peaks reflective moments for quiet evenings
- Context
- By the time 'Great Days: The John Prine Anthology' was released in 1993, John Prine was already an established figure in American music, known for his insightful lyrics and unique blend of country and folk. This anthology serves as a retrospective of his career spanning over two decades, showcasing tracks from his debut album in 1971 to selections from the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Madonna· No Doubt· Christina Aguilera· Harry Nilsson· Debbie Gibson· Cher· Sparks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Illegal Smile 3:13
- 2 Spanish Pipedream 2:41
- 3 Hello in There Standout 4:32
- 4 Sam Stone Standout 4:16
- 5 Paradise 3:15
- 6 Donald and Lydia 4:30
- 7 The Late John Garfield Blues 3:06
- 8 Yes, I Guess They Oughta Name a Drink After You 2:10
- 9 The Great Compromise 4:56
- 10 Sweet Revenge 2:41
- 11 Please Don't Bury Me 2:51
- 12 Christmas in Prison 3:13
- 13 Dear Abby (live) 4:22
- 14 Blue Umbrella 3:31
- 15 Common Sense 3:11
- 16 Come Back to Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard 3:20
- 17 Saddle in the Rain 3:35
- 18 He Was in Heaven Before He Died 2:16
- 19 Fish and Whistle 3:15
- 20 That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round 3:22
- 21 Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow) 5:20
Disc 2
- 1 Sabu Visits the Twin Cities Alone 2:55
- 2 Automobile 4:23
- 3 Killing the Blues 4:38
- 4 Down by the Side of the Road 5:04
- 5 Living in the Future 3:26
- 6 It's Happening to You 2:19
- 7 Storm Windows 5:07
- 8 One Red Rose 3:19
- 9 Souvenirs 3:33
- 10 Aimless Love 3:08
- 11 The Oldest Baby in the World 3:07
- 12 People Puttin' People Down 2:50
- 13 Unwed Fathers 3:32
- 14 Angel From Montgomery (live) Standout 4:34
- 15 Linda Goes to Mars 3:10
- 16 Bad Boy 3:30
- 17 Speed of the Sound of Loneliness 3:31
- 18 It's a Big Old Goofy World 5:24
- 19 The Sins of Memphisto 4:14
- 20 All the Best 3:28
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