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John Prine: Tiny Desk Concert

For more than 45 years, the legendary John Prine has written some of the most powerful lyrics in the American music canon. He brings some of his best to this unforgettable Tiny Desk performance.
John Prine performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Nov. 9, 2017 (Christina Ascani/NPR).

An American treasure came to the Tiny Desk and even premiered a new song. John Prine is a truly legendary songwriter. For more than 45 years the 71-year-old artist has written some of the most powerful lyrics in

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