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3 Incredible Songs John Prine Wrote That Were Covered by Other Artists
American Songwriter has highlighted three notable songs written by the celebrated songwriter John Prine that went on to become hits for other artists. Prine, regarded as one of the finest songwriters of his generation, penned tracks that resonated so strongly they were later recorded and popularised by major names in country and folk music.
– "Angel From Montgomery" — written and released by Prine on his 1971 debut album, later famously covered by Bonnie Raitt on her 1978 album Streetlights, and again on her 1995 live album Road Tested and 2003 compilation The Best Of Bonnie Raitt – "I Just Want To Dance With You" — co-written by Prine and Roger Cook, first appeared on Prine's 1986 album German Afternoons, then became a US number one hit for George Strait in 1998 on One Step At A Time – "That's The Way The World Goes Round" — written solely by Prine for his 1978 album Bruised Orange, later covered by Miranda Lambert on her 2009 album Revolution
In short
- Bonnie Raitt covered Prine's "Angel From Montgomery" in 1978
- George Strait's 1998 No. 1 hit was penned by Prine
- Miranda Lambert covered Prine's "That's The Way The World Goes Round" in 2009
Explained simply
John Prine was an American songwriter recognised as one of the most influential figures in country and folk music. Throughout his career, he wrote songs that attracted the attention of other musicians and leading artists who recorded their own versions of his compositions.
The fact that major performers chose to record covers of Prine's work speaks to the quality and durability of his songwriting. His songs resonated with audiences through their emotional depth and universal appeal, making them attractive to other artists across different genres. This pattern of his work being revisited by prominent musicians demonstrates his lasting impact on American music.
Musicians from country to rock recorded versions of Prine's compositions, demonstrating the broad appeal of his work. The range of established artists attracted to his songs reflects both their musical quality and their emotional resonance.
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