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