The loss of singer/songwriter John Prine due to complications associated with COVID-19 has hit fans and members of the Americana community hard. Few artist of his stature were as generous of spirit and touched so many lives.
His death has created a vacuum in this world where an unlikely ex-mailman and towering talent once existed.
Members of the Americana and country music community aired their grief in the best way possible. They paid testament in covering Prine’s songs.
Brandi Carlile – “Hello In There”
Jeff Tweedy – “Please Don’t Bury Me”
Lukas Nelson – “Lonesome Friends of Science”
Ani DiFranco – “Angel From Montgomery”
BJ Barham – “Paradise”
https://www.facebook.com/americanaquarium/videos/2866668576702331/
Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires – “Angel From Montgomery†“Clocks And Spoons.†“Illegal Smile.â€
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxwJ2qQs4ZE
Andrew Bird – “Souvenirs”
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-uw1SzD3g8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Ryan Bingham – “Illegal Smileâ€
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-vNUJoBS9x/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link