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"gettingoldercarguy" (gettingoldercarguy) 04/10/2020 at 15:48 • Filed to: None

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Happy Friday everybody.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > gettingoldercarguy 04/10/2020 at 15:55

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It’s Friday already? I can’t tell  what day it is anymore...

Ash78, voting early and often > gettingoldercarguy 04/10/2020 at 16:01

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Dave Matthews was always a huge fan. I learned of John Prine through him, among others (like David Gray, who is mainly known in the US because Dave Matthews helped him get US distribution and had him open a bunch of shows)

gettingoldercarguy > Ash78, voting early and often 04/10/2020 at 16:04

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I didn't know this but always enjoyed Dave Matthews.  Thanks

Ash78, voting early and often > gettingoldercarguy 04/10/2020 at 16:08

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I believe he’s still covering Angel from Montgomery even on his recent tours. There’s a ton on YouTube, but as usual it’s mostly crappy fan shots :)

I’ve been a Dave fan since the mid/late-90s, I still think they’re incredible. If you’re looking for a single non-studio album, the Central Park Concert is pretty solid. Their live stuff tends to be a lot better than the studio work.

gettingoldercarguy > Ash78, voting early and often 04/10/2020 at 16:36

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I saw him live back in Texas.  Amazing, great rendition of big by Peter Gabriel to cap off the night.

Sovande > gettingoldercarguy 04/10/2020 at 16:54

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I thought it sounded weird and forced and in the complete wrong octave and too poppy. But I didn’t like the Brandi Carlisle cover from yesterday either.

This is probably the hardest I have ever taken the death of someone I didn’t know. I grew up singing his songs at a hippie summer camp and singing them all through high school and college. I saw him probably 15 times and spoke to him twice, once when he came to town and I sat front row center two nights in a row. O n the second night, as he tuned his guitar before the set , he looked down at me and said “ nice to see you again, you must know somebody.” Truth was I did know the owner of the venue and after the show I got to shoo t a game a pool with John Prine. Not something he would ever remember, but a highlight of my life.

I have gotten more notes from more old friends as a result of his death than I have over any other. His songs were so humble and true and on the nose. Always a bit if levity amongst the tragedy. I  still catch my breath every time I listen to the song Mexican Home and chuckle at Dear Abby.

I had tickets to his shows the last two times he came through town and I missed them both. I guess I figured I’d catch him the next time he came through. Hope he’s fishing and whistling.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > gettingoldercarguy 04/10/2020 at 17:00

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Thanks for sharing this.  It is a wonderful performance of a great song.

gettingoldercarguy > Sovande 04/10/2020 at 17:08

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Wow, I’m sorry his death is hitting you so hard. That’s an amazing story and experience.