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In Search of a Song: John Prine, Part 2

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Series: In Search of a Song with Jason Wilber
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Grammy award winning singer-songwriter John Prine talks with musician/host Jason Wilber about his life and music. Further fascinating insights into the rich story and amazing creativity of a wonderful songwriter and recording artist. Part 2 of 3. Read the full description.

John_prine_prx_rev_240x240_small JOHN PRINE PART 2:  BROADCAST  9 / 3 / 2011
IN SEARCH OF A SONG originates in BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA and is sponsored by: THE BLUEBIRD NIGHTCLUBAIRTIME RECORDING STUDIO,  and VISIT BLOOMINGTON.COM
Musician/Host Jason Wilber interviews Grammy award winning singer/songwriter John Prine about his life and music. This is part two of three, but it can stand alone. This piece is "EVERGREEN", i.e. the show can be run anytime as the content is not date specific.

Topics discussed include: the influence of Bob Dylan on his songwriting, changing choruses in his songs live, his early life in Kentucky, Tom Paxton's influence on his music, his years after military service, the music scene in Chicago in the late '60's, the unique mixture of humor and tragedy in many of his songs, why he wrote "Paradise", and the story behind his song "Bruised Orange", why he likes his favorite song "Souveniers".

Musical selections include: In Spite of Ourselves, Six O'Clock News, Paradise, Mexican Home, That's The Way The World Goes Round, Bruised Orange, Everything is Cool, Hello In There.

For more information, visit: In Search of a Song.com

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Piece Description

JOHN PRINE PART 2:  BROADCAST  9 / 3 / 2011
IN SEARCH OF A SONG originates in BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA and is sponsored by: THE BLUEBIRD NIGHTCLUBAIRTIME RECORDING STUDIO,  and VISIT BLOOMINGTON.COM
Musician/Host Jason Wilber interviews Grammy award winning singer/songwriter John Prine about his life and music. This is part two of three, but it can stand alone. This piece is "EVERGREEN", i.e. the show can be run anytime as the content is not date specific.

Topics discussed include: the influence of Bob Dylan on his songwriting, changing choruses in his songs live, his early life in Kentucky, Tom Paxton's influence on his music, his years after military service, the music scene in Chicago in the late '60's, the unique mixture of humor and tragedy in many of his songs, why he wrote "Paradise", and the story behind his song "Bruised Orange", why he likes his favorite song "Souveniers".

Musical selections include: In Spite of Ourselves, Six O'Clock News, Paradise, Mexican Home, That's The Way The World Goes Round, Bruised Orange, Everything is Cool, Hello In There.

For more information, visit: In Search of a Song.com

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An American Icon

This is a fascinating peek at the premier Americana singer/songwriter, the revered John Prine.

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Thanks,for a great interview.John is a great song writer, have seen him in person many times always enjoy it'Jason you and Dave. DO a great a job,on stage.I have enjoyed JOHNS,Music since 1975.Iam from western ky hoptown. thanks for all the great music,And look forward to seeing you soon

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JOHN PRINE 2

Thanks,for a great interview.John is a great song writer, have seen him in person many times always enjoy it'Jason you and Dave. DO a great a job,on stage.I have enjoyed JOHNS,Music since 1975.Iam from western ky hoptown. thanks for all the great music,And look forward to seeing you soon

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Broadcast History

First Broadcast September 4, 2010 on WFHB

WNKU - Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky area
WHEE - Martinsville, Virginia

Timing and Cues

Intro Billboard 00:00 - 00:59 / News Break (or guest intro with song) 00:59 - 05:59 / Music Bed0 5:59 : 06:29 / Segment A 06:29 - 18:59 / Music Bed 18:59 - 19:59 / Segment B 19:59 -38:59 / Music Bed 38:59 : 39:59 / Segment C 39:59 - 58:59 / Music Bed 58:59 - 59:59

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
In Spite of Ourselves John Prine In Person and On Stage. Oh Boy! 2010 04:41
Six O'Clock News John Prine John Prine Live. Oh Boy! 1990 03:16
Paradise John Prine German Afternoons. Oh Boy! 1985 03:29
Mexican Home John Prine In Person and On Stage. Oh Boy! 2010 05:20
That's The Way THe World Goes 'Round John Prine John Prine Live. Oh Boy! 1990 03:47
Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow) John Prine Bruised Orange. Atlantic 1978 05:21
Hello In There John Prine John Prine. Atlantic 1971 04:29
Everything Is Cool John Prine Fair and Square. Oh Boy! 2005 02:47
Indian Summer (In Search of a Song Theme) Jason Wilber Behind The Midway. Flat Earth 2000 00:30
You Don't Know What You're Getting Into (Break Music) Jason Wilber Lazy Afternoon. WilberTone 2006 00:59
Northern Lights Seen Over Lewisberg Tennessee Jason Wilber Lazy Afternoon. WilberTone 2006 00:59
Your Destiny (Break Music) Jason Wilber Lazy Afternoon. WilberTone 2006 00:59

Additional Credits

Executive Producer - Rich Reardin
Host - Jason Wilber

Related Website

http://www.insearchofasong.com