The Tapes Archive

#022 John Prine 1997


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A never before published interview with John Prine from 1997.


In the interview Prine talks about:

  • His record label, “Oh Boy”
  • Why his songs have “simple messages”
  • How at the time of the interview he was in such a good place that he’ll “probably be writing all zippity-doo-da songs”
  • John Mellencamp and other Indiana connections
  • His yet-to-be-made duet album
  • Touring smaller venues
  • And more...
  • In this episode, we have the great singer-songwriter, John Prine. At the time of this interview in 1997, Prine was 50 years old and was out on tour with Los Lobos. In the interview, Prine talks about his record label, Oh Boy, his Indiana connections, touring, and his yet-to-be-made duet album.



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