'Empty City' by John Haydock.

Written, performed and produced by John Haydock.
Back to the blues.....for those that like John Illsley, Chris Rea.
LYRICS:
This is an empty city
See it in the windows when the sun goes down
This is an empty city
You see it in the windows when the sun goes down
And ain't you getting tired
Of the same old runaround
Cars on the highway
They ain't nothing but a blur
Cars on the highway
Ain't nothing but a blur
And all you can do, all you can do
Is think of her
It's all you can do
Tired old streetlights
Throw out pools of yellow light
Tired old streetlights
Throw out pools of yellow light
Don't you feel like a fool
When you go looking
For the heart of the night
Where are you baby?
I've been looking high and low
Where are you baby?
I've been looking high and low
I've been going to the places
Only dead men know
It's an empty city......
#blues
#originalmusic
#bluesguitar
#latenight

[@bobjones5277]

John is a master at merging his lyrics and his voice. A poet with his words and music.

[@johnhaydock1577]

That's very kind of you to say Bob. I do try with my lyrics to make them poetic in some way. thank you.

[@maggiehumphrey4771]

I love the slow dragging beat... awesome blues.

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much Maggie. Glad you enjoyed the slow beat of the song. Have a great day. 😀

[@teron5084]

You are great John🎉 as you know how to make the best Blues.. you are the master of it. Blues are love ❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much Teron for those kind words. I really appreciate it. 😀

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

The feeling of so many in this awful time but, each day is closer to the future of 😍

[@johnhaydock1577]

​@lesliehilesgardener6959 thanks.. yes... hope is always there.

[@elainemeyer5062]

👏 I’m 70ish and have always loved all genres of music (although a classical 🎹 ist since I was 5). Just discovered John a week +/- ago, and think he’s a great 👍 laid back blues 🎤 + 🎸ist! This is another one that really hits home for me. In a sense ‘blues’ like this are relaxing and sensual, esp with the video background! I 💕 it for ALL these reasons, as well as his others I’ve heard/watched! Good luck 🍀 to John - 💟☮️✝️ + a prosperous future, thanks for sharing your talent 🙏 and looking forward to MORE!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much Elaine. Really appreciate your kind words. Glad you are enjoying my tunes. There are many tunes to discover. Have a great week. 😀

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hi John, another super quality blues, it's always a joy to hear your originals my dear friend !
👍👍 BIG like 32
I wish you all the best ... Fons.

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much Fons. Really glad you are enjoying my songs. Have a great day. 😀

[@williamcassar3049]

Blues di ottima fattura, sentito e sofferto!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Indeed! Thanks so.much William. Glad you liked it. 😀

[@Hog-g2z]

Great music, Thank you for sharing your music with us all, I am listening to your music on my hand made , transmission line loudspeaker cabinets, NAD 150w , SEAS drivers, it sounds amazing, France,

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much. So glad to hear the song sounds good on your equipment. I do spend ages mixing tracks. So good to hear. Thanks for listening. 😀

[@JoséLuizFarina]

Ei John sempre se superando, estamos pôr aqui, curtindo a suas músicas sempre, abraços

[@johnhaydock1577]

Very kind of you to say. I am always trying to improve on my past music..Sometimes I'm not so sure.. so good to hear you are enjoying tge music. 😀

[@DEDE-os7qs]

just amazing dear John

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much DEDE 😀. hope you have a fantastic day.

[@GeorginaWhite-s7e]

Love love love EMPTY CITY! KEEP ON KEEPING ON.....N❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much. Much appreciated. 😀

[@lntruder]

Супер!!! Божественно!!! Грационно и грандиозно!!!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Wow. Thanks so much. 😊

[@RoseAkerman]

Some wonderful blues! Love those guitar solos.

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thank you Rose. Glad you enjoyed this blues song and the guitar playing. Some days everything falls in the pocket and you don't have to try too hard....

[@PeterStrachanMusic]

What an amazing song.. Wonderful musicianship and production..

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks for your kind words Peter. Have a great day. 😀

[@Lola-w6u]

Great music. I wait.

[@johnhaydock1577]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@Lola-w6u]

​@@johnhaydock1577please more..

[@CARLOSFRANCO1000]

Awesome blues music my dear John.... excellent presentation....
best regards....thank yuou so much for sharing...... incredible Empty City....!!!!!
really absolutely cool video.... Good luck....!!!!! 🎶🎶✨✨🎶🎶😎😎

[@johnhaydock1577]

Glad you enjoyed this blues tune Carlos. Thank you and have a great week.

[@jordibluesman]

Wow, wow, that's the Blues, sounds excellent, great work!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. 😀

[@AndrzejSowinski-em4qh]

Sehr schönes Lied Dankeschön ❤❤❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

thanks very much. Glad you liked it. 😀

[@AndrzejSowinski-em4qh]

Vielen lieben Dank und liebe Grüße

[@joedewberry]

John, this song rocks! I love your blues songs. By the way, I am impressed by the number of views you get these days! You deserve even more!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much Joe. Glad you enjoyed this bkues number. I do enjoy making them, but don't wanna get stuck there all the time. The views have gone up a lot. I am very grateful for it. I never thought my music would be this popular... I am really glad other folks are enjoying it too. 😀

[@parthoghosh5809]

Beautiful Blues 👌 Thanx JH 👍 ❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much Glad you enjoyed these blues. 😀

[@daveswita5483]

Groovy Baby 10-4 Pray For Peace 10-4 What a Way To Have a Coffee In The Moring 10-4 So Nice

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much. Really glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@mariaknubben]

Just fantastic again thnx so much 🤗👌

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thank you so much Maria. I really appreciate your comment. Have a great day.

[@arvidpaulius7816]

Super! I like this video 😉
👍👏👏👏

[@johnhaydock1577]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. thanks you. 😀

[@chinogenadai5943]

DEAR JOHN,WONDERFUL, GRACIAS AMIGO !!!💥💥👌

[@johnhaydock1577]

thanks so much aching. Really glad that you enjoyed it. 😀

[@ilkkapekonen1131]

Brilliant dark blues and a video that fits the song. Great to listen to. License to enjoy 😉❤️

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much Ile. ayes, ai guess this is a little dark. Glad you enjoyed the video and the music..... yes indeed, you have a licence to enjoy my friend. 😀

[@ADave-w5p]

Omg!,I have just discovered this fabulous song and magical voice. Absolutely wonderful ❤ . God Bless you.

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate it. 😀

[@TAKFULLHOUSE5150]

Amazing work! wonderful vocals and track! Cool guitar sound too!
fantastic work as always! thanks for wonderful sharing!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much my friend. I really appreciate your kind feedback. Hope you have a fantastic day. 😀

[@davidbarry3726]

Gotta be a Hot love affair ...all comes out in her SUPERIOR BLUES VOICE ...❤Cape ❣️LOVE from SA

[@johnhaydock1577]

A gentleman never tells.. but yeah.. about a past relationship. 😀

[@Karl-HeinzKuhlmann]

Spitze

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thank you! :)

[@ralphdoremy-fasola2796]

Masterpiece! sounds like late Mark Knopfler.👌

[@johnhaydock1577]

Very kind of you to say. Thank you! :)

[@vadve4ko248]

неплохо . спасибо .

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks. Have a good day. 😀

[@hectorjohnson2131]

Smooth 😎🎸🗣

[@johnhaydock1577]

thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@strambers]

song and atmosphere reminiscent of Chandler's books about Inspector Marlowe, Excellent song, excellent arrangement and beautiful guitar. thank you Maestro!!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much. You nailed the sentiment there... I really love Raymond Chandler and the noir feel. Thanks for listening 😊

[@albergiogomes1525]

Excelente música, chorosa e melódica música, blue da melhor qualidade. Saudações direto do Brasil!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. 😀

[@thegamedestroyer3513]

I love you forever🙏🙌🙌😙😞❤️❤️😍😍🥰😻. Forgive me.

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks. Glad you are enjoying g the music.

[@anamariacardenas187]

Me encantó este tema ,. ....exitos total ..

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it. 😀

[@derekbyrne1419]

Still enjoying your music. Really liked this song. Some good guitar in it Singing wasn't bad either by the way. . Keep up the good work.

[@johnhaydock1577]

Glad you are still enjoying the music. Thanks so much for tuning in 😀

[@MariaRosaCerioli]

Cavolo che bello questo blues complimenti e' la prima volta che ti sento bella voce calda🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much for the compliment on my voice. Have a great weekend. 😀

[@emirianorochaclubeamigos5744]

Well.. this one looks like it doesn't have an Album yet?! 🤔

[@johnhaydock1577]

No not yet. I'll probably release it as a single soon and it will end up on an album with the rest of the newer tunes in the next few months. Stay tuned. 😀

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

! !!!! my God i missed this GEM dear Friend !!! & now (really !!) can t stop it !! 🥰

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much Marie. I really appreciate the kind comment. Have a great weekend. 😀

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

@@johnhaydock1577 🥰

[@mariettajrgensen8020]

Lovethis ❤❤❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

thanks very much. Glad you liked it. 😀

[@mariettajrgensen8020]

@@johnhaydock1577 You so wellcome❣️

[@Дядя-ш9х]

Вообще супер👍👍👍особенно когда в машине едешь, кайф😎

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks. ayes.. I can imagine listening to this blasting down the highway. 😀

[@Robo-hy8xu]

Just BAD ASS! The way music should be

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks Robo. Glad that you are enjoying it :)

[@DanHarmon-i7y]

Like a lot John! Very smoothing music 😊

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much. Glad you lied it :)

[@katja968]

Damm so good 👌😎

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thank you so much. Really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@AndaTania]

I love your blues songs John!
So beautiful! ❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thank you Anda. Glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@marinaahlqvist4149]

Den är så grymt bra 😃❤❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

Glad that you enjoyed it :)

[@andrewsmart648]

Love this❤❤❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

thanks very much :)

[@ГарикАртемян-л4р]

Blues, Klass! 👌💯%💣

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much. Really appreciate it :)

[@michelsaintges3279]

waouh super slow blues j' adore

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much. Really glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@agustinussusanto9594]

Great music 👍👍

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much. Really appreciate it. 😀

[@homamajidi3827]

I Heard many of song of you , or correctly music of you, yes you, some time this seems to me strang some in some comment even ~ i don't reapet them- your song are late Leonard cohen or ....i like them , maybe some finances find in every art work, but you are yourself and not a copy maker....thank you ❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much for your kind words. I really appreciate the feedback and am glad you are enjoying the music :)

[@jahsondavid8976]

🙏🏻🌈🙏🏻

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks Jahson. Glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@perhenriksen9751]

50 years after “I Shot the Sherif” there’s a most beautifull answer to “No woman……”
What’s not to love🎸😍

[@johnhaydock1577]

I love both those songs, so thanks very much for the comparison. Have a great day :)

[@mariomoreira5823]

... ❤ ... BLUES IS LIFE ...❤ ...
... ❤ ... LIFE IS BLUES ... ❤ ...

[@johnhaydock1577]

Yes.. so true. Love the blues.. love life. 😀

[@BluesEcho]

This is the case where similarity is no lower then reflected traditions. Even it resembles more saturated by that spirit. The latter here seems being more sad.

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much. Really glad you liked it. 😊

[@Roberto-h5s9g]

Super!!!👍🫶👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🇺🇦

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@peterkufner6148]

Super

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much. 😀

[@jpmaillot3351]

Très jolie mélodie, je m'abonne pour connaitre votre univers , qui je pense va beaucoup me plaire .👍👍

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy my music universe. 😀

[@rouh1393]

1,5 💯

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much :)

[@yurycz8933]

👍

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks. 😀

[@Lidia-g7f]

🎉🎉🎉 Complimenti musica 😘😘relaxs, complimenti anche della canzone rifatta dei Beatles ❤❤💔💔

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks for listening. Not sure about the re-made Beatles song reference.... but have a great day.

[@mebdoc]

Sounds like Dire Straits a bit

[@johnhaydock1577]

Yes.. it does.. I get that a lot. ai don't mind the comparison. I love Dire Straits. 😀

[@mebdoc]

@@johnhaydock1577 I did not mean it as a criticism. Your music is great !!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks.. I didn't take it as a criticism... I love Dires Straits.. thanks for listening. I appreciate it. 😀

[@jeffumphress8188]

Great song, but as I whistle along with the the song. I realize the extended remix version needs either a sax or harmonica jamming with your great vocals.

[@johnhaydock1577]

THanks for listening. Glad you liked it.

[@mariebvn]

Dissipons la fumée pour mieux les regarder, l'entendre......

[@johnhaydock1577]

OK Duly noted.

[@user-xg2hp6li4z]

У людей все , как у людей . Грандиозно все сочетается со всеми ❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks. Have a great weekend. 😊

[@martinmladenov5061]

Няма замяна на тази музика, брат. Лека нощ!

[@johnhaydock1577]

Thanks very much for your kind comment. 😀

[@martinmladenov5061]

​@@johnhaydock1577You're welcome.

[@nataliapilvin]

Браво!очень красиво❤

[@johnhaydock1577]

thanks very much. Have a great day :)