Standard Songs for Average People
John Prine · 2007
44 min · 14 tracks · country · folk
A heartfelt blend of classic country melodies and folk storytelling, filled with warmth and nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- for afternoon lounging
- easy sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer complex, layered compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2007, John Prine was a revered figure in American music, known for his poignant songwriting. 'Standard Songs for Average People' marked a collaborative effort with Mac Wiseman, showcasing a return to traditional country roots after the experimental sounds of his earlier works in the late '90s. This album came during a period of renewed interest in Prine's music, following his health struggles and subsequent resurgence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Goodman· Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Eyed Elaine 2:34
- 2 Don't Be Ashamed of Your Age 2:26
- 3 I Forgot to Remember to Forget 3:01
- 4 I Love You Because 4:22
- 5 Pistol Packin' Mama 2:43
- 6 Saginaw, Michigan 2:55
- 7 Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine 4:36
- 8 Old Cape Cod 2:25
- 9 Death of Floyd Collins 3:25
- 10 The Blue Side of Lonesome 4:09
- 11 In the Garden 3:08
- 12 Just the Other Side of Nowhere 2:36
- 13 Old Rugged Cross 3:31
- 14 Where the Blue of the Night 3:01
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