GREAT DAYS
The John Prine Anthology

BY JOHN PRINE

1993
Produced by: John Prine, Al Bunetta and Dan Einstein

Track Listing: Illegal Smile, Spanish Pipedream, Hello In There, Sam Stone, Paradise, Donald And Lydia, The Late John Garfield Blues, Yes I Guess I Oughta Name A Drink After You, The Great Compromise, Sweet Revenge, Please Don't Bury Me, Christmas In Prison, Dear Abby (Live), Blue Umbrella, Common Sense, Come Back To Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard, Saddle In The Rain, He Was In Heaven Before He Died, Fish And Whistle, That's The Way That The World Goes 'Round, Bruised Orange (Chain Of Sorrow), [disc 2] Sabu Visits The Twin Cities Alone, Automobile, Killing The Blues, Down By The Side Of The Road, Living In The Future, It's Happening To You, Storm Windows, One Red Rose, Souvenirs, Aimless Love, The Oldest Baby In The World, People Puttin' People Down, Unwed Fathers, Angel From Montgomery (Live), Linda Goes To Mars, Bad Boy, Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness (Live), The Sins Of Memphisto, All The Best

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"John Prine is so good, we may have to break his thumbs" said Kris Kristofferson in 1971. Thanks to Kris' restraint, we have been treated to some of the best songs written over the past two decades. This 41 song collection, culled from his eleven albums and other sources, provides a representative sampling of the wit and wisdom of this wonderful guitar-playing storyteller. Includes 50 page booklet with bio, lots of great photos, and notes on each song by Prine..FROM: Cindy Smith
RATING: 9
John Prine is better than chocolate. I've loved him since the late '70s. The Great Days Anthology has most of my favorite songs, however, I missed Clocks and Spoons and Jesus (The Missing Years) on this CD. My favorite John Prine line is probably "If heartaches were commercials we'd all be on TV." Ain't it the truth? I can't help laughing out loud at the line, "The nightclub was burning from the torch singer's song." It's this "off the top of his head" humor that keeps me hungry for more songs. I have listened to John Prine in every state of mind and he always makes me smile. I first saw him at an outdoor concert with Arlo Guthrie, another of my favorites, and in my opinion, he stole the show from Arlo, a difficult feat. We love you Johnny. Keep us smiling. FROM: Ben Webber
RATING: 10
This collection of Prine has helped me through one of the toughest times in my life. When I listen to this collection it helps me look forward into the future instead of trying to live in a unfulfilling past. Thanks john for everything! FROM: Myles
RATING: 10
Do not have enough room for every song title, this album will bring you on an emotional roller coaster ride, from Sam Stone to Don't Bury Me, from Chain of Sorrow to Speed of the Sound of loneliness. My first JP Album, the start of the collection. You just can't beat class.FROM: bubu
RATING: 10
All time classic, truly the work of a genius.FROM: Nikki
RATING: 10
This was my intro to John Prine and I LOVED it. After hearing him on this I have purchased every one of his CD's and loved all of them. I always return to this one and play it for hours. He is the BEST!!!! I have seen only one concert here in Canada and can't wait until he returns.FROM: John R
RATING: 10
If it's possible to wear out CD's, I'll do it with these. They are simply great! listening to them in chronological order gives the listener a chance to listen to John grow. He is the master writer!FROM: James Dean.
RATING: 10
Angel from Montgomery, Unwed Fathers, Sabu... and Sam Stone. Four reason why John is the greatest song writer alive today! At least 30 of the 41 songs here are all-time classics. Only complaint - where's Jesus the missing years?