John Prine's John Prine

He is known as the Mark Twain of American songwriting, a man who transformed the everyday happenings of regular people into plainly profound statements on war, industrialization, religion, and the human condition. Marking the 50th anniversary of the album-s release, John Prine chronicles the legendary singer-songwriter-s Middle American provenance, and his remarkable ascent from singing mailman to celebrated son of Chicago.-Illegal Smile,- -Hello in There,- -Sam Stone,- -Paradise,- -Your Flag Decal Won-t Get You Into Heaven Anymore,- -Far from Me,- -Donald and Lydia,- and -Angel from Montgomery- are considered standards in the American Songbook, covered by legions of Prine-s peers and admirers. Through original interviews, exhaustive research, and incisive commentary, author Erin Osmon paints an in-depth portrait of the people, places, and experiences that inspired Prine-s landmark debut.After exploring his roots in rural Western Kentucky and suburban Maywood, Illinois, the book