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1. "Exploring Transitions in John Prine's 'Souvenirs'" 2. Delve into John Prine's 1972 song "Souvenirs" to uncover va

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1. "Exploring Transitions in John Prine's 'Souvenirs'" 2. Delve into John Prine's 1972 song "Souvenirs" to uncover va

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  1. Transitions in John Prine’s “Souvenirs”

  2. Who Was John Prine?

  3. John Prine’s Career Born 1946 in Maywood, IL. • Recorded debut album in 1970. • Recorded 18 albums. • Died of COVID-19 in 2020. Two sides of Prine • Goofy, humorous songs. • Pathos-laden songs that often illustrate transition from innocence to experience.

  4. “Souvenirs” As you listen, look for examples of transitions in the lyrics. Recorded in 1972 for Diamonds in the Rough album.

  5. Line by Line Analysis of the Song

  6. Analysis of Lyrics Numerous examples of transitions • Melting snow. • Time marches on. • Broken toys (loss of innocence). • Faded colors. Broken Hearts and Dirty Windows • A vision obscured. • Narrator’s sense of being “robbed.” • Lack of forgiveness. • Innocence scorned. • An honest sulk.

  7. References "John Prine by Ron Baker" by Ron Baker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kingsnake) is licensed under CC BY 3.0. "John Prine does Gulfport" by sirqitous is licensed under CC BY 2.0. "TIME" by becosky... is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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