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John Prine 

In Search of a Song: John Prine, Part 3 (*Rerun with new content)

Series: In Search of a Song with Jason Wilber
From: ISOAS Media
Length: 01:00:00

*(Rerun with revised content / we are currently re-editing some previously broadcast programs so they do not include the original feature "Rock History 101"- we have replaced approximately ten minutes with new content.) 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 3 of 3. Read the full description.
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Piece Description

Musician/Host Jason Wilber interviews Grammy award winning singer/songwriter John Prine about his life and music. This is part three 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: Writing songs that seem to have familiar melodies, where an artists style comes from, the story behind his song "Bottomless Lake" - his family and personal ancecdotes, where his song Jesus - The Missing Years came from.

Musical selections include:You Got Gold, Long Monday, Souveniers, Bottomless Lake, Jesus-The Missing Years, Far From Me, Lake Marie, Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore, All The Best.


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Good stuff

Nice to hear the great conversation and insight. I will be listening to them in person at the concert in Missoula next month.

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THE BEST THERE IS

IAM GLAD I FOUND THIS,THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE GREAT MUISC.JASON KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK .REALLY LOVE JOHNS WORK .HES GOT GOLD

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John Prine

There are song writers ,and then thier are song writers. JOHN PRINE IS THE BEST

Broadcast History

First Broadcast September 4, 2010 on WFHB

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
You Got Gold John Prine The Missing Years. Oh Boy 1991 04:38
Long Monday John Prine In Person and On Stage. Oh Boy 2010 03:48
Souveniers John Prine and Steve Goodman Affordable Art. Red Pajamas Records 1984 03:33
Bottomless Lake John Prine ISOAS (Live) . In Search of a Song live recording 2007 03:54
Lake Marie John Prine Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings. Oh Boy 1995 06:00
All The Best John Prine The Missing Years. Oh Boy 1991 03:28
Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore John Prine John Prine. Atlantic 1971 02:51
Jesus -The Missing Years John Prine Live On Tour. Oh Boy 1996 06:38
Far From Me John Prine John Prine. Atlantic 1971 03:38
Indian Summer (In Search of a Song Theme) Jason Wilber Behind The Midway. Flat Earth 2000 00:29
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