Osmon, Erin
John Prine's John Prine (33 1/3)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781501379239
- author:
- Osmon, Erin
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 16.4 x 12 x 1 centimetres (0.08
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Prine's John Prine: A Portrait of an American Songwriter This biography chronicles the life and work of John Prine, a singer-songwriter known for transforming everyday experiences into profound statements on war, industrialization, religion, and the human condition. The book explores Prine's Middle American roots and his remarkable rise from singing mailman to celebrated musician. Through original interviews, exhaustive research, and incisive commentary, author Erin Osmon delves into the people, places, and experiences that inspired Prine's landmark debut album. The result is a nuanced portrait of an artist who has left an indelible mark on American music. The book takes readers on an evocative journey through Chicago in the 1960s and 1970s, where Prine's life was shaped by its neighborhoods, characters, and clubs. A love letter to Prine's self-titled debut and the city that made him, this biography is both a journalistic inquiry and a tribute to the enduring legacy of one of America's most beloved songwriters.
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