I just came across this. I saw them do a songwriter circle in Sparks, Nevada in 2003 with Rodney Crowell. I was with a date, a beautiful woman, we had dinner in the casino, the Nugget, and when we were leaving Joe Ely was at the bar having a glass of wine. I said hi, we started talking, and ended up hanging out drinking until 2 or 3 in the morning. I think he had a thing for my date!
I've led and pretty western life and have seen the down side of more than a few long bumpy roads and this song has given me enough to keep it going on many occasions. Man I love this guy!
SPEAKING OF MUSIC ! I have a YOU TUBE mix .. NIC BINGS now ear this 2020 mix or something similar over a 1k tracks of some good ,some shit , some GREAT...all up 2 you ! ..SHUFFLE IT 4 best results !
About the 10th time I've watched this over the last few months. About the 10th time I've stifled tears while watching. Just ... incredible. Thank you, Mr Hiatt.
Lots of folks have covered this song, but the guy who wrote does it the best! This is my favorite performance of this song. He has a soulful voice, and he really revved it up in this video.
Love how Lyle is so into John's delivery. It's an American truth and story. Be happy for the success of your neighbor. His glory is yours. It's old school, it's gritty.
This song describes exactly how it was....."And when your back's against the wall, just turn around & you will see, I'll be there, I'll be there to catch your fall, so have a little faith in me." I guess you didn't have any faith in me, even though I was the one that fought for you when no one else did, I was the one that held you up when no one else did, I never walked away from you no matter how bad it got. I believed in us, but you didn't. That's so sad.
He saw it. The thing is, he doesn't care about anybody but himself & doesn't see that the person that was the most loyal, the most supportive, the most genuine was ME. He's looking for something else---something better, perhaps----but little does he know he isn't going to find it. There was nobody on the face of this green earth that would have stayed like I did, because there was a LOT of shit that I had to endure. Trust me on that.
Dang, sounds like one of the Sitter's guitar strings is slightly out of tune .. Wish he would have caught and tuned it up before starting .. Kinda distracting .. :-(
They are not all classics but John's best songs are as good as anyone's...
Seen these guys play a show just like this Murrat Indy back in the day Fabulous 👌
Thank You Mister John Hiatt for this Heartbreaking Beautiful Masterpiece. 💔💔😢😢🙏🙏🙏
It's a heart-healing beautiful masterpiece! Music is the healer! ❤❤
I just came across this. I saw them do a songwriter circle in Sparks, Nevada in 2003 with Rodney Crowell. I was with a date, a beautiful woman, we had dinner in the casino, the Nugget, and when we were leaving Joe Ely was at the bar having a glass of wine. I said hi, we started talking, and ended up hanging out drinking until 2 or 3 in the morning. I think he had a thing for my date!
I've led and pretty western life and have seen the down side of more than a few long bumpy roads and this song has given me enough to keep it going on many occasions. Man I love this guy!
MAN , THIS IS WHY I LOVE MUSIC THIS SONG DOES SOMETHING TO MY HEART AND WHOLE BODY WHEN I HEAR IT, IT MAKES ME BELIEVE IN A HIGHER BEING
Andrew Bluebells hold on now I Ned thissong
MUSIC , HAS NO LIES ,no misunderstanding , no complicated meaning ( unless u want it to be ) it's just earsome !
SPEAKING OF MUSIC ! I have a YOU TUBE mix .. NIC BINGS now ear this 2020 mix or something similar over a 1k tracks of some good ,some shit , some GREAT...all up 2 you ! ..SHUFFLE IT 4 best results !
Me too. Every time I cry when I listen to this Beautiful and Heartbreaking Song. 💔💔😢😢🙏🙏🙏
About the 10th time I've watched this over the last few months. About the 10th time I've stifled tears while watching. Just ... incredible. Thank you, Mr Hiatt.
Lots of folks have covered this song, but the guy who wrote does it the best! This is my favorite performance of this song. He has a soulful voice, and he really revved it up in this video.
Jedna z najpiękniejszych piosenek...
What a beautiful venue for these great artists.
That is a beautiful space!!
He is just plain awesome!
Just love this! If u don't feel this then u lack the ability to FEEL!
Love this piece, hope you do too.
I love him. John Hiatt…damn…
We saw him and Lyle at the Spartanburg County Auditorium last year. Great show!
Just amazing!
Brilliant , excellent guitar. Love it.
pure soul that brings me to tears
Saw him perform with Lyle at the Opry in Galveston last year. Amazing performance. Chairs were sure small though. It was very well worth the price.
Wow I love this
Holy Crap! He really nailed the vocal!
fantastic.. moving..
Thrilling!
Chills ....
Best song EVER!
I am sure Joe would bow down to this. Joe can never own this because John created it.
WOW!
Seems trivial in this seemingly humble setting, but this song is totally canon. Fucking epic. Brilliant. Thanks John.
So youtube performers that find themselves here: cover relentlessly. It's worth it.
Love how Lyle is so into John's delivery. It's an American truth and story. Be happy for the success of your neighbor. His glory is yours. It's old school, it's gritty.
Serious Chops. Damn.
Only John can deliver the song properly.
@donnyoh indeed- just beautifully done.
I Love You, Fran
Power in Beautiful
I hope he saw this.
At 4:06 he made my hair stand on end!
This song describes exactly how it was....."And when your back's against the wall, just turn around & you will see, I'll be there, I'll be there to catch your fall, so have a little faith in me." I guess you didn't have any faith in me, even though I was the one that fought for you when no one else did, I was the one that held you up when no one else did, I never walked away from you no matter how bad it got. I believed in us, but you didn't. That's so sad.
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He saw it. The thing is, he doesn't care about anybody but himself & doesn't see that the person that was the most loyal, the most supportive, the most genuine was ME. He's looking for something else---something better, perhaps----but little does he know he isn't going to find it. There was nobody on the face of this green earth that would have stayed like I did, because there was a LOT of shit that I had to endure. Trust me on that.
Triple threat these 3
Whoa, is this an old flame flaming John Hiatt?
I believe this was when Guys leg was broken
Dang, sounds like one of the Sitter's guitar strings is slightly out of tune .. Wish he would have caught and tuned it up before starting .. Kinda distracting .. :-(
Hey John, don't look now, but Joe Cocker OWNS this song now...lol. Go back to school son.
Except he doesn't. Hope after all these years you recognize both these guys do a great job with this song.
Joe Cocker = 2nd Rate R.I.P. though
Joe Cocker's version is good, as are other cover versions, but only Hiatt can deliver it as it should be.
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