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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.
About the Author
Erin Osmon grew up in ballet class and at sweaty basement punk shows, which informed her lifelong fascination with and fandom of music and culture. She currently lives in Chicago, and writes for numerous magazines, alt weeklies and culture websites. She also writes longform liner notes for reissues of historical albums. Her first book, Jason Molina: Riding with the Ghost, will be released May 15, 2017.
