Ep523: Celebrating John Prine w Jack Prine

Ep523: Celebrating John Prine w Jack Prine

Author: The Vinyl Guide November 10, 2025 Duration: 42:56

Jack Prine shares intimate stories about his legendary father John Prine, discusses the new "You Got Gold" movie, the history and state of "Oh Boy Records" and reveals intentions for unreleased recordings from the family archives.

Check out screenings of "You Got Gold - A Celebration of John Prine" here

Topics Include:

  • Jack Prine discusses "You Got Gold" film celebrating his father John Prine's legacy
  • Film originated through family friend connection at Radical Media, directed by Michael John Warren
  • Documentary captures 2022 Ryman concert series benefiting the Hello In There Foundation
  • Foundation started after John's death in April 2020, helping family navigate grief
  • Jack reflects on balancing family's personal grief with fans' collective loss
  • Film features collaborators like Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams sharing stories and performances
  • Many people know John Prine's songs without realizing he wrote them
  • Movie bridges generations from Dwight Yoakam to Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell
  • Tyler Childers shares quirky story about John keeping Dairy Queen coupon in wallet
  • Jack's legal name is John Patrick Prine; uses Jack to separate identity
  • Growing up in Nashville, didn't have special musicians' kids friend group
  • Jack joined family business at Oh Boy Records after college, learning the ropes
  • Worked in warehouse initially, understanding physical product and distribution fundamentals
  • Oh Boy Records started in 1984 as fiercely independent label maintaining creative control
  • Archives contain decades of unreleased recordings being carefully curated for future releases
  • Lost Dogs deluxe edition recently released with unheard track "Hey, Aw, Nothing"
  • John Prine disliked his debut album cover showing him on hay bale
  • John was technologically simple, kept flip phone until he died, browsed cars on eBay
  • 80th birthday celebration planned for October, possibly in Chicago rather than Nashville
  • Jack's lessons from father: live in the moment and always give to others

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