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John Prine on His New 'Fair and Square' John Prine, an acclaimed singer/songwriter, has gone through the ups and downs of a music career. During his 30-plus years in the music business, his work has included acoustic folk, rock, and country. His new CD is Fair and Square.
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John Prine on His New 'Fair and Square'

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John Prine plays for 'World Cafe':

  • "Long Monday"
  • "Some Humans Ain't Human"
  • "Taking A Walk (From CD)"

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John Prine, an acclaimed singer/songwriter, has gone through the ups and downs of a music career. During his 30-plus years in the music business, his work has included acoustic folk, rock, and country.

Since his battle with cancer in 1999, he has released three more albums. And Prine continues to impress his audience. His latest release is Fair and Square.