Joe Heller for April 09, 2020

“Daddy, won’t you take me back to Muhlenberg County…”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEy6EuZp9IY

…and your flag decal won’t get you into heaven anymore…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlofnxJxMIQ

This virus was a pain to avoid before but now I’m really pissed.

In spite of ourselves, I’m gonna miss John Prine

I didn’t listen to him all the time, but Prine still held a special place in my heart.

Whistling and fishing in heaven.

Are those clouds or smoke from his 9 mile long cigarette? RIP.

Of course he will…

At least he’s reunited with his friend Steve Goodman. What great music they’ll write now!

Another voice silenced. :-(

RIP John. He believed in God, so maybe this ’toon is appropriate :)

There’s a hole in daddy’s arm where all the money goes,

Jesus Christ died for nothin I suppose.

Little pitchers have big ears,

Don’t stop to count the years,

Sweet songs never last too long on broken radios.

Please don’t bury me

Down in that cold, cold ground,

No, I’d rather have ’em cut me up

And pass me all around.

Throw my brain in a hurricane,

And the blind can have my eyes,

And the deaf can take both of my ears

If they don’t mind the size.

Give my stomach to Milwaukee

If they run out of beer,

Put my socks in a cedar box

Just to get ’em out of here.

Venus De Milo can have my arms,

Look out! I’ve got your nose!

Sell my heart to the junk man

And give my love to Rose.

Hand me down my walking cane

It’s a sin to tell a lie

Send my mouth way down south

And kiss my ass goodbye!

Until a few days ago I had no idea of who John Prine was. Looking forward to listening when I get a chance.

My understanding from a nurse friend was the complications he died from was lung cancer. I hope when he enters heaven he won’t find “Mr. Peabody’s coal train done hauled it away.” Maybe he died with an “illegal smile.” RIP John Prine

Lovely tribute to a truly gifted man ♥♥ Thanks Joe!