Listen to this when
Sam Stone
For families who lost someone after the war came home 🎖️
Who it's for
John Prine tells of a decorated veteran who comes home with wounds and a drug habit that ends in a fatal overdose, as seen partly through his child's eyes.
Heartbroken→Understood
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Sam Stone" is a folk song written and recorded by John Prine for his 1971 self-titled debut album. It follows a veteran who comes home from overseas service with a Purple Heart and becomes addicted to drugs, a habit that drains his family's money and ends in his death, with much of the imagery centered on his young daughter.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: Addiction and overdose death.
Age: Suggested 16+
We live, as we dream—alone.Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness
