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Souvenirs is a studio album by John Prine, released in 2000.[5][6] Originally intended for German-only release, the album consists of new performances of some of Prine's most popular early songs.[7]

Souvenirs
Studio album by John Prine
Released	31 October 2000
Recorded	24–26 April 2000
Studio	Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa, Nashville, Tennessee
Genre	Folk, alt-country, Americana
Label	Oh Boy, Ulftone Music
Producer	Jim Rooney, John Prine
John Prine chronology
In Spite of Ourselves (1999) Souvenirs (2000) Fair & Square (2005)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Associated Press	[2]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[3]
(The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide	[4]

Critical reception

AllMusic critic Zac Johnson wrote that "John Prine's contemporary touches on these old favorites may provide new insights, but the new versions rarely surpass the originals."[1] Country Standard Time called the album "an endearing, entertaining stopgap for fans waiting to hear new gems from this talented songwriter."[8] The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette called it "a gem," writing that the songs exist "in their spare, acoustic glory with only the rough edges of Prine’s voice to guide you."[9] The Irish Times called it "a stunning reminder" of "Prine's consistently intelligent take on how to tell a story."[10]

Track listing

All tracks composed by John Prine.

1. "Souvenirs" – 3:42
2. "Fish and Whistle" – 3:00
3. "Far from Me" – 5:09
4. "Angel from Montgomery" – 5:07
5. "Donald and Lydia" – 4:09
6. "Christmas in Prison" – 3:37
7. "Storm Windows" – 4:26
8. "Grandpa Was a Carpenter" – 2:52
9. "The Late John Garfield Blues" – 3:46
10. "Blue Umbrella" – 3:53
11. "Six O'Clock News" – 4:36
12. "People Puttin' People Down" – 4:00
13. "Sam Stone" – 4:39
14. "Please Don't Bury Me" – 3:06
15. "Hello in There" – 4:57

Personnel

• John Prine – vocals, guitar
• Stuart Basore – pedal steel guitar
• Shawn Camp – fiddle
• Paul Griffith – drums, percussion
• Pat McLaughlin – harmony vocals
• Phil Parlapiano – organ, mandolin, piano, accordion
• Jason Wilber – mandolin, guitar

References

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