Last year, John Prine became one of the most famous men in America, thanks to the hit TV show, “A Prairie Home Companion.” Since then, the legendary musician has been receiving plenty of attention, including from fans, friends, and family. He’s even been picking up solo shows, which he performs at small clubs and restaurants across the country. However, what is perhaps most intriguing is that Prine’s music has also inspired a generation of young men, who are now referred to as “Viagra Boys.” In this article, we’ll explore the connection between Prine and Viagra, and how his songs have shaped a new era of American men.
Viagra
The drug company, AstraZeneca, originally developed Viagra to help men with erectile dysfunction. However, it was a huge flop at the trough. The company barely broke even on the costly medication, which makes the fact that it’s gone viral all the more surprising. Since then, Viagra has mostly been used as a “wedding present” for newlywed couples who need something to help them relax and unwind on their wedding night. Of the two million prescriptions written each year, slightly less than half are for Viagra. That’s less than.000004% of the population that is taking the blue pill, almost always as a single dose once or twice a day. In 2017, Viagra was the most prescribed drug in America, with more than 22 million prescriptions written.
The Music Of John Prine
To understand how Prine’s music has become so popular, it’s important to examine the landscape of popular music at the time he became famous. In the early 1970s, popular music was changing, evolving to become a form of self-expression, and far less dependent on instrumentation and song structure. This can be heard most prominently in the work of David Bowie, who released three acclaimed albums between 1972 and 1974, and defined a style that would influence future generations of musicians. In the summer of 1973, Bowie was the most popular solo artist in America, with over 500,000 people attending his concerts. That same year, Prine released his masterpiece, Will The Sun Still Shine? Prine’s next album, Living In The USA, released two years later, would be his biggest selling album, with over a million copies sold. The album introduced a new sound to American audiences, a combination of rock, folk, and blues music that would influence countless future musicians.
A Prairie Home Companion
A Prairie Home Companion is an American radio show that is now in its 41st season. At the time of its premiere, in 1971, the show was a huge success, winning four Emmy Awards and inspiring a feature film, A Prairie Home Companion movie. The show features music and comedy, with frequent appearances by James Taylor, Leonard Cohen, and Bob Dylan. However, perhaps the most well-known personality to appear on the show is Garth Bowie, David’s son, who plays Jimmy Carter, the president’s son in the movie. In real life, Jimmy was inspired by the character, and later became an actor, appearing in several films and on television. Even today, A Prairie Home Companion continues to be a popular show, and has even spawned a Broadway musical, with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine writing the book and lyrics, and Bert Alley directing. The show airs on public radio stations across the country, and is available for streaming on iTunes or Spotify.
Prine’s ascent to fame can be attributed in part to the success of A Prairie Home Companion. In the early 1970s, Prairie Home Companion was the dominant force in American broadcasting, winning numerous Academy Awards, as well as Peabody and Dunning Grants. During this time period, Prairie Home Companion was consistently the most popular show in America, with audiences of over 20 million people a week.
The New Generation Of American Men
The phenomenon of Viagra Boys is, in part, a reflection of today’s society. Since Prine’s music became so popular, a whole generation of young men have grown up listening to his songs and aspiring to be just like him. Today, Viagra Boys are more prominent in social media than ever before, with dozens of online communities dedicated to the subculture, where they can discuss Prine’s music, as well as the AstraZenca drug, with other fans. The Viagra brand even partnered with TikTok to create “The Viagra Challenge,” a game where users can earn points by creating videos about the drug.
Prine On The Verge Of A Career Revival
If Viagra is to be believed, then John Prine is due for a comeback. Since the drug went viral, music scholars have theorized that Prine’s songs, which focus on the American pilot and airport security, are hits because they focus on universal truths that people can relate to. His music has also been compared to Bob Dylan’s, with some claiming that Dylan is actually the greater artist. In recent years, Prine’s sales have stayed high, with over a million albums sold, and over 60 million song downloads. Moreover, Prine continues to surprise his fans with new albums, including his 2018 collaboration with Bob Dylan, Common Thread. There’s even talk of a Prine biopic, with Sean Pringle, the musician’s nephew, in negotiations to direct. He may not be able to sell a concert ticket anymore, but John Prine is indeed renewing the singer-songwriter revival that happened in the 1960s.