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Published on 2026-09-18
Today, Oh Boy Records has released “Dogs in Burlington,” a previously unreleased John Prine original and the third preview of Found Dogs, a newly curated archival release celebrating the 30th anniversary of Prine’s 1995 LP, Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings. An upbeat showcase for Prine’s dry sense of humor, “Dogs in Burlington” is one of five previously unheard original John Prine songs in the collection.
Today’s release follows the Prine original “World Without Love” and his previously unheard cover of Johnny Horton’s “All for the Love of a Girl.”
Watch “Dogs in Burlington” via John Prine’s official YouTube channel.
Pre-order Found Dogs on vinyl or pre-order the album on CD.
Assembled from the original recording sessions and demos from the era, Found Dogs collects alternate takes, acoustic solo performances and other previously unheard material, offering listeners an intimate look at Prine’s songwriting and studio process during a pivotal period of his career. Initially previewed in April as a limited-edition run of 2,000 LPs for Record Store Day, Found Dogs will be widely available physically and digitally on October 9, one day before what would have been Prine’s 80th birthday on October 10, 2026.
To celebrate John Prine’s upcoming 80th birthday, Oh Boy Records and The Hello in There Foundation have also announced Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine, a milestone tribute concert taking place at the Chicago Theatre on October 8. Commemorating his life and legacy alongside a community of artists performing their favorite Prine songs, the event will pay tribute to a body of work that has inspired, comforted and connected generations.
Hosted by John C. Reilly, with proceeds benefiting The Hello in There Foundation’s ongoing grantmaking in John Prine’s memory, the night will feature performances from Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff, Alejandro Escovedo, Amos Lee, Andrew Sa, Arlo McKinley, Billy Prine, Briscoe, Emily Scott Robinson, Hayes Carll, Jon Langford, Jordan Davis, Josh Ritter, Joy Oladokun, Kathleen Edwards, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, Noeline Hofmann, Ratboys, Shemekia Copeland, Steve Earle, Sullivan Sisters with Jonas Friddle, The Cactus Blossoms and Valerie June.
All proceeds from the event will benefit The Hello in There Foundation, which has provided $1.4 million in community grants to more than 120 charitable organizations since its establishment in 2021.
Furthermore, in celebration of John Prine’s birthday, the Prine Family and The Hello in There Foundation will present five days of local Chicago events from October 7–11. The schedule includes a kickoff event exploring the literary heart of Prine’s writing, presented with support from Chicago Humanities at Metro Chicago; multiple screenings of the concert documentary How Lucky Can One Man Get, filmed in 2010 at Prine’s hometown high school gym; a panel discussion about Prine’s contribution to the Chicago folk scene at the Chicago History Museum; the unveiling of a mural of Prine by artist Jon Langford, followed by an all-day celebration at the Old Town School of Folk Music; and a celebration of Prine’s life in Maywood, Illinois, where he grew up and attended high school.
A full schedule of events is available at johnprine.com.
Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Doors: 6:30 p.m. | Show: 7:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
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