This song is a classic and virtually no one has figured it out yet. Thanks John. You're a national treasure. A beautiful balad that will age like a fine wine with the ages.
Somehow this album and song escaped me. Fan of John's since 1987 and would love to see him live. Quality songs for decades - and nobody's better with a turn of phrase.
This song is about his first wife's suicide and John's leaving California for Nashville with a baby to take care of. The line, "two cigarettes from the package gone, you must have thought about it just that long" is brilliant.
Jim Fitzpatrick that line is brilliant. i'm 49 and this is my first real taste of his work. i love sad lonely songwriting and i've known about him for many years but never knew where to start. any recommendations??
a billion hits songs out there will never be heard. Easier to hit the lottery than to have them published. Lots of talent not enough space for [it] @Mitch Kazaka
My brother used to listen to this song on repeat, we lived together for 3 years in a small shity city, we allways wanted to leave it. We got in a stupid fight, so we dont talk anymore. I heard he left the country and went to Germany. Every time I listen to this song i imagine him smoking 2 cigarretes and leaving for the better life. I guess this is the only way to apologise to him, that is if he sees this comment... Love the song
I believe that's how John intends it to be @ Greenlandsscaping5 .............a National Treasure for sure but shhhhhh let's keep him for our own , one can still see Mr. Hiatt in intimate settings like " The Rams Head Taveren " Annapolis, Md.
John Hiatt is sooooooo underrated jesus fricking Christ hes absolutely unreal ❤
This song is a classic and virtually no one has figured it out yet. Thanks John. You're a national treasure. A beautiful balad that will age like a fine wine with the ages.
I'm trying to figure it out right now
A reflection on 1984. What a gutwrenching year.
his wife committed suicide, two cigarettes from the package gone, before she decided. SAD.
@@alistairewen9558 He killed her.
@@KristinaUSA-x5n say what?????
Leaving California this song brought tears to my eyes 2018.
“Have a little faith, it might set you free. But your faith’s no good for me…me and my desire…”
A lifetime of brilliant songs.
I'm 56 and have only very recently discover John Hiatt. This is the first song of his I'm aware of hearing. I love it. I like the laid back feel.
Welcome to Hiatt Land! I started with Slow Turning. So many great albums. My current fave is "The Open Road": just one great tune after another.
"Crossing muddy waters" is awesome. If you can find "I'm Satisfied" from a tribute album to Mississippi John Hurt its worth the search.
Last song...ruclips.net/video/29prv0p5i0A/видео.html .
"Master of Disaster" is another great song.
I listened to him when I was 19, now I rediscovered him at 50.
What a great song! Never heard it before... OMG.
This song still so relevant, even more so now
Big music fans for 50 years. Never heard of him til about 5 years ago when this song came on radio. Hunted down a CD next day.
Bad ass jam been listening to John for 20+ years sounds as good as ever
Somehow this album and song escaped me. Fan of John's since 1987 and would love to see him live. Quality songs for decades - and nobody's better with a turn of phrase.
eu te amo, John Hiatt, eu te amo ❤
Fantastic ❤
Masterful from John
Listened to this earlier and on my third album today
Awesome songwriter and he never disappoints
Truly wonderful
I always find myself coming back to this album. Some of his best work.
This song has left my body tingling with eargasms.....
Brilliant tune 👌
Been in love with Hiatt since I head him on WXRT back in the 80"s, a love that never goes away once you have it.
man I just want to learn every song on this album what great lyrics and guitar sounds
Such a Great song. What a voice.
It has only 9 thousand views, because it has quality but not much marketability. Story of most of John H's career. Though he has still done allright.
THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT MUSIC, JOHN !!!
You're so right about the sounds, outstanding attention to timbre.
This song is about his first wife's suicide and John's leaving California for Nashville with a baby to take care of. The line, "two cigarettes from the package gone, you must have thought about it just that long" is brilliant.
I didn't know that was what this song was about!! {As for 'Crossing Muddy Waters'?}
'Crossing Muddy Waters' is also about his first wife's suicide.
Jim Fitzpatrick that line is brilliant. i'm 49 and this is my first real taste of his work. i love sad lonely songwriting and i've known about him for many years but never knew where to start. any recommendations??
Try "Bring the Family" and "Slow Turning" for starters. Ry Cooder plays on "Bring the Family."
anywhere really. my favs are master of disaster, walk on, stolen moments & same old man.
Such a good little number! How is it that this video has only 9,000 views??? Adios to the art of great songwriting, I guess.
love love love love....
This song is wonderful....glad I found it
What a great song ❤❤
Simply a great song, can't say more.
Yup! Spot on.
love this song such a great singer my favorite singer wish you would come to australia
Such an amazing tune
A few know that your are one of the greatest!!!
Ace. Great album.
Greatness.
This is a great song
EXCELLENT----SIR----THANK YOU
a billion hits songs out there will never be heard. Easier to hit the lottery than to have them published. Lots of talent not enough space for [it] @Mitch Kazaka
Awesome
wow
Bill hicks brought me there!
Jan 25 2023 ♡
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Yep
My brother used to listen to this song on repeat, we lived together for 3 years in a small shity city, we allways wanted to leave it. We got in a stupid fight, so we dont talk anymore. I heard he left the country and went to Germany. Every time I listen to this song i imagine him smoking 2 cigarretes and leaving for the better life. I guess this is the only way to apologise to him, that is if he sees this comment... Love the song
One year later, me and my bro are good again. I guess RUclips algorithm is good for one thing 😁
that is sad but you can find him, for sure!
@@thejugovic cool
@@tripp8833 wooo 3 years later and I see your update! Hope your still good.
ADIOS
The fires in Cali over the last week or two made me think of this song.
I'll be singing this when I finally leave California...
Hangdown Hannah and Whiskey Jim
Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns
Tremendo
I heard him say it’s about Kerouac’s ‘On the road’ book....’end of land sadness,end of land gladness’
J’aime
you could one day sing in Italian a song blues because you are very good @John hiatt
two cigarettes from the package gone, you must have thought about it just that long, i never knew you were so strong
Timothy Gray the man improves with ever album. Incredible talent
I sang this song when we left the state …
bye bye California 😭😭
I believe that's how John intends it to be @ Greenlandsscaping5 .............a National Treasure for sure but shhhhhh let's keep him for our own , one can still see Mr. Hiatt in intimate settings like " The Rams Head Taveren " Annapolis, Md.
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like to have the cords to this song if any body has them please let me know thank you.
Guys, he's telling about this gal that took her own life. Tragic tribute to her.
Why does it remind me of Poncho and Lefty?
Karen, could be that both Townes VanZandt and John Hiatt are both great songwriters. RIP Townes.
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This man cant write a song i do not like .
I didnt know his wife killed herself always loved this tune love you much
Fuckin unbeluveble gòod
@ Greenlandscaping5 my bad v v v
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Beautiful
Righteous
Thank you
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Adios
The fine Young cannibals need to read donuts And eat twain
grossly and ghostly too similar....nothing original, nothing new
Damn good song!