Thank you, John Prine, for your songs and brilliant lyrics. You will be missed.
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“It’s gonna be a long Monday
Sittin’ all alone on a mountain
By a river that has no end”
Reflection
“It’s gonna be a long Monday
Stuck like the tick of a clock
That’s come unwound – again
And again”
Long Monday, John Prine
Helsinki Blues
“When I woke up this morning, things were lookin’ bad
Seem like total silence was the only friend I had
Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down… and won
And it was twelve o’clock before I realized
That I was havin’ no fun…”
Illegal Smile, John Prine
Rainy Day
“Sometimes my old heart is like a washing machine
It bounces around ’til my soul comes clean
And when I’m clean and hung out to dry
I’m gonna make you laugh until you cry.
Surround me with your boundless love
Confound me with your boundless love
I was drowning in the sea, lost as I could be
When you found me with your boundless love”
Boundless Love, John Prine
Boundless Love
“Well you never know how far from home you’re feeling
Until you watch the shadows cross the ceiling
Well I don’t know but I can see it snowing
In your car the windows are wide open.
Just come on home
Come on home
No you don’t have to be alone
Just come on home”
Summer’s End, John Prine
Come On Home
Jane Lurie Photography 
Come on home is surreal and it gives me some magical goosebumps!!
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Thanks, Dreamchasers. I agree, great tune. Such a sad loss but a great songwriting career.
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Read it Wednesday- ( late to the game )
Eco
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Thanks, Ecopoet. You mean this post or about John Prine? Never too late.
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Love your photos !! Always Bob and Imogen is the best. 😘 stay safe. Love you! Pam
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Thanks so much, Pam. Hopefully we will all be able to hug our family members soon. Love you! 💙
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Yes, he will be missed. His lyrics where always touching and strong, as your selection shows. As always your images are beautiful.
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Thank you, Otto. I’m glad you know his music and enjoyed the pairings of the images. Hope you are doing well. Stay safe.
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What a beautiful collection – of both photos and Prine’s lyrics.
Alison
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Thank you, Alison. Sad times. Hope you and Don are faring well. Take care.
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We are well thanks Jane. Hope you are too.
A.
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We are managing well, thanks.
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That top picture is stunning, Jane. And of course the picture of your precious granddaugher and husband is wonderful as well.
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Hi Lisa, Pleased you enjoyed- that first image was a magical morning at Maroon Bells in Aspen. And it was a fun series catching the laughter between Gramps and Granddaughter. Thank you so much. 💙
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so beautiful photos…congratulations!
I love so much Photography
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Thank you, Nove. I’m happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks so much, Chuck.
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Excellent selection of lyrics, Jane. It’s hard to pick bad ones, isn’t it? He was a master. Also a fine collection of images as always. Happy Easter to you and your family. Stay safe too. California seems to be doing a bit better than much of the rest.
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Thanks, Steve. You are right, he was a master songwriter and storyteller. Glad you enjoyed the images paired. Happy Easter with good wishes for continued safety and good health. In CA we started a bit earlier than many (going into six weeks) and I think that may have helped.
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I remember an interview he did years ago, which he didn’t do many of, he said making the jump from mailman to songwriting was a natural one. While on the route, you see and hear so many things. And, visiting with many along the way, the many stories could easily become a song. A wonderful tribute.
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Hi David, Yes! I’ve heard him discuss that. He was full of quips and wisdom. Pleased you enjoyed this tribute. He was a brilliant songwriter. Thank you. 😊
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Saania. 💜
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You’re welcome! 💕
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A beautiful, moving tribute to John Prine. These photos are remarkable!
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Thank you, Amy. So much loss and this one hit hard. Glad you enjoyed the images I paired with his lyrics. 💜
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Great images to match Prine’s lyrics.
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Thanks very much, Bruce. Hope you continue to be safe and healthy.
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Lovely tribute Jane – he was a very special man. Loved your Boundless Love image.
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Thanks, Tina. He wrote such moving lyrics that hit home. So many losses. 💜
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Reflection and Come On Home are awesome👍👍👍 Stay healthy!
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Thank you, Detlef. Two favorite photography moments. 😊
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Beautiful Jane. Happy Easter. RIP John.
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Thank you, Joe. A sad loss.
Happy Easter to you and yours. 🐣😊
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Lovely pictures, Jane, especially Rainy Day. 🙂
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Thanks, Adrian. I hope that wasn’t our last day of rain for the season. Glad you enjoyed. 😊
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A sweet tribute. Seems like we’re losing so much. At least Prine’s songs remain to sustain us (along with your images.)
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Hi Gunta, Yes, so much tragic loss. Their legacies live on. Glad you enjoyed the pairing of images. Thank you. 💙
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Summer’s End and Come on Home are so perfect together. I love the way you handled the lights in the buildings and the moon and clouds. Sweet! And Reflection – wow, such beauty! If that was Monday I would WANT it to be a long day. 🙂 Thank you for a lovely tribute, Jane.
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Hi Lynn, His lyrics sure lend to some vivid imagery. Glad you enjoyed my tribute to this extraordinary songwriter. 🎶 Thanks so much. 🎶
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Thank you Jane. What a wonderful tribute to such a wonderful musician and person who has left so much beautiful music for mankind.
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Thanks very much, Baritzert. A sad loss but his music will continue to inspire. I’m happy to have seen him play a few times. 🙂
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A truly beautiful tribute Jane
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Thank you, Amanda. Pleased you enjoyed it. I hope you and yours are well. Be safe and stay healthy. 🙂
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We’re all good thanks. Stay safe and healthy too, Jane.
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I’m so glad. Thanks, Amanda. 💙
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Beautiful photographs, Jane. Fabulous lyric selection, too! Wishing you a happy and safe Easter!
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Hi Pete, Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed this tribute. Happy Easter to you and yours. Be safe. 🙂
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perfect tribute, Jane, and perfect reflections for our current time and frame of mind. Thanks!
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Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed my tribute. 🙂
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Fantastic images, my friend!
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Thank you very much, Peter. 🙂
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Wonderful pictures again Jane. I shamefully have to admit I hadn’t heard of John Prine before he died. Now I’m listening to his records on Spotify and I really like what I hear. The song: Summer’s end is truly great.
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Hi Peter, I’m so glad this led you to discovering him. His early records have many of his enduring hits but the songs in the past few years are quite beautiful- including Summer’s End. His lyrics…
Thanks very much for enjoying and for taking a moment to hear the music. 😀
Please stay safe.
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Beautiful tribute, Jane. x
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Thank you, Eliza. xox
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Huge John Prine fan and was surprised at the devastation I felt from his passing (I am not typically a groupie type, but his music defined my youth. Gorgeous images as always. The rain picture is EXCEPTIONAL! Keep safe and well.
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Hi Lisa, I feel the same way, it hit me like a ton of bricks. His lyrics ring so true. Pleased you enjoyed the images coupled with his words. Rainy windows are an ongoing quest. 🙂 Thank you very much. Stay safe and healthy as well.
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Love it Jane. Larry
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Thanks so much, Larry. We’ve enjoyed his music together. Glad you enjoyed this.
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