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From John Prine's website:

Earlier this month, famed singer/songwriter John Prine postponed two concerts due to illness. After further consultation with his doctors, he will have to also reschedule another two appearances.

“There’s nothing I hate more than canceling shows,” says John Prine, who wants his fans to know that all dates will be honored.

Mr. Prine continues, “I’ve been diagnosed with non-small cell carcinoma of the lung. Doctors here in Nashville have caught it early, and it is operable. They see no reason why I won’t fully recover.”

Prine says, “This is a different form of cancer, unrelated to what I had in 1997.”

John Prine will play the December 6 concert in Greensboro, NC and the December 7 show in Charlotte, NC as scheduled.

In 1997 JP underwent surgery and radiation for a neck cancer. While hoping he beats this one too, here are a couple of his many great songs that may not be as well known as some others:

Mexican Home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEi6qauEkz0

Far From Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCIQZcURv4w

This is sad news indeed. I knew that John had cancelled concerts due to ill health, but didn't realise that it was this serious. I remember seeing him a few years back just after his last brush with cancer and he spoke openly, but emotionally, about that time. I wish him well this time round as well.

Thanks for sharing this version of Mexican Home. So different from the album.

Robert

Let's hope he fully recovers .
The great John Prine !