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John Prine
Illegal Smile
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Prine cut "Illegal Smile" himself first, and Todd Snider took it on later, the same grin passed down the counter. Play them back to back and see who keeps a straighter face.
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Liner notes
Written by John Prine.
First recorded by John Prine in 1971.
Also recorded by Todd Snider (2000), Serena Ryder (2005), Paul Mooney & Janet Bean (2010).
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John Prine wrote and first recorded "Illegal Smile." Which artist later picked the song up and put their own version of it on record?Todd Snider
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