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SIX O'CLOCK NEWS
UPDATED 06/25/02
I GOT EXCITED JUST BEING PART OF THAT SCENE
REVIEWS OF THE 
JOHN PRINE CONCERT TOUR 1999
SCOTLAND SHOWS

• ROYAL GLASGOW CONCERT HALL, GLASGOW, JULY 9, 1999

FROM: Cara Connolly
It was the first time I had seen John live although I have been a fan for a long time. It was so unbelievable to see him in person singing songs which I have loved for so long. From the moment he walked on stage he was 100% committed and sang every song as though it was the first time he had sung it. You would think a song like Sam Stone he would be kind of bored by singing. But no. I was overwhelmed by the way he sang 'Angel of Montgomery'- his voice was such an amazing cross between fragile and invincible. That sounds really corny the way I have written it, sorry, but it is a difficult thing to express. He was funny and genuine and cool. The most impressive thing for me was the length of time he was on stage- about 2 and a half hours- is that normal for him? He was like a machine when the band left the stage and he was left. He sang one after the other- all stunningly- he was unbelievable. It was the best gig I have ever been to. Apparently the bass player has to rent a double bass everywhere they tour, and his favourite is the one he rents in Glasgow!I don't think his family was there- he said they were but it was a jokey reply to some rowdy hecklers! I haven't done it justice with what I have written here. What

FROM: Pete Tucker
Enjoyed the concert very much. It was my first time seeing John in concert too and I've also been a fan for a long time. I arrived in Glasgow in the afternoon and was able to watch the sound check from the side of the stage. That was wonderful. The band ran through 6 songs including "Speed of the sound of Loneliness" and "Picture Show" neither of which were played at the concert. The other four sound check songs were played later.  John signed a photo and a poster for me after the sound-check was over. I was thrilled to meet him. I used to live in Bristol England, where John's song-writing partner Roger Cook lived until the early 90s. Roger ran a songwriter's workshop there and I used to go along and play occasionally. Roger never rated my sings very highly. I told John I liked to think Roger had experienced a temporary lapse in taste every time I played. Haha!   I was shocked at the cancer announcement. I had no idea that john had been ill. The audience had been very supportive and welcoming anyway but after the announcement I felt we'd have done anything for John. One of the things I liked very much was John's response to the applause. He grinned at the members of the band like a little boy who'd just been given a bag of sweets, like he couldn't quite believe his luck. I found that very affecting. I thought his band were great too. Just right for the songs.  Oh well, back to work and reality now!

FROM: Sandy
Just saw JP a couple of weeks ago in Glasgow,Scotland. He was great, but the sound system was not the best. Great to see the man in the flesh.

FROM:David Liddell
I saw JP at the Concert Hall in Glasgow and it was simply the best concert I've seen in years. The guy's songs just always seem to hit the spot and the work he puts in. He was on stage for two solid hours. The guys in the band got a break but not the man.   Come back soon John and thanks for a great evening.

FROM: Les
Glasgow concert was wonderful! I've just returned and its 1am here in Edinburgh. Marching day (the day of the concert) is where Orange bands get to march down the streets - its an Irish Protestant thing. Warm up was by wonderful Scottish singer /songwriter Carol Laula. Cute little guy was running around in shorts  tuning John's guitars stories..yes .....did he tell about his cancer and yes Unusually for a Glasgow crowd it was not rowdy we were all just too glad to see him back. We sang along with one tune. John did not hang out and meet people personally nor did he have things passed back to his dressing room to be signed.  I didn't see any John Prine Shrine Caps on.  Said his wife and family were there, but not sure.   Hopefully someone else will have more to say on song list but he was great, seemed to be enjoying himself - They all did

"YEAH LITTLE BUDDY GONNA GET YOUR CHANCE -
MAKE THE PUBESCENTS ALL WET THEIR PANTS"