I always loved his slide guitar in this song. Great lyrics, no doubt. But Sonny Landreth's slide playing is why I listen to this song. I wish it was more up front in this rendition.
And one of the best references to another musician: 'I'm yellin' at the kids in back 'cause they're bangin' like Charlie Watts!' The Stones were fabulous, but for some reason I wanted to play this song to pay my respects to Charlie - Rest in Peace and Power.
This song makes me think of Charlie Watts more than listening to the Stones does. It's the visual of the kids hitting and kicking the back of your seat like a drum set. It just makes you think and use your imagination. And when I go to think of the kids being in the back seat, I can only picture Charlie Watts in the back. One a music video where John is driving and he looks in the rear view mirror and sees the kids, but when he turns to yell at them, it's Charlie really back there pounding on his seat.
I saw John Hiatt open for Robert Cray in 1986, having no clue who he was. Very enjoyable. Then saw him open for Jackson Browne in 1994. By then I knew what a treat I was in store for. Never fails to bring good energy, great music, and lyrics that are so wise and funny. "3 bank jobs later, 4 cars hot wired and we crossed the Mississippi like an oil slick fire". Chuck Berry would be proud of that one. Rock on, John Hiatt!
First saw him opening for Cray also, here in Sydney. He got a standing ovation and an encore and hardly anyone had heard of him. He's still one my favourite performers
Discovered John only when I saw his recent performances with Jerry Douglas on UA-cam. Jez, how did I miss this guy all of these decades. He is so underappreciated.
I highly recommend seeing John live, especially with the Goners. You never get a bad performance from him but, some shows just rise above others. True American treasure.
You can t beat Cooder 's "Lipstick Sunset" solo on "Bring the Family" ... But you can t beat Sonny 's work on this album....iN FACT he set a whole new standard for slide......When Sonny is on the wheel you re gettin the full ride...!
I became a John Hiatt fan the night I saw this performance on "Late Night." Bought the album "Slow Turning" and soon discovered that I had missed out on nearly 10 years of his recording career. The guitar intro here is a slowed-down version of the one he used on his 1980 song "Pink Bedroom," from the album "Two Bit Monsters" (the intro was used again on the 1991 Patty Loveless hit "I'm That Kind of Girl"). Fittingly, "Pink Bedroom" was performed on "Late Night" as well in 1985, by singer Roseanne Cash (also available on Don Giller's channel).
Stop saying John Hiatt is underrated. He’s not. He receives extremely high critical acclaim. He’s not well known to the general public but that’s not the same thing as being underrated.
Underappreciated would be a better description. One of the forefathers of Americana. I've fronted several bands and it would be a crime not to include one of his songs, so I always do
That's Sonny Landreth? Holy shit! Thank you for telling me that! It's incredible how what a small community of elite musicians exists, and how they come up again and again.
Goddamn i love his voice and bangin like charlie watts is the coolest lyric
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This song means a lot to me personally as i struggled to manhood and nothing went right i would tell myself its a slow turning and helped me weather lifes storms thanks John
thank you for posting this I have this song in my library and pulled it out for a listen a few days ago upon hearing of Charlie Watt's passing John is great here
RIP Charlie Watts Addendum: Cannot imagine being this crazy talented and THIS being my debut on Dave. I have (or had - I'll have to check) every CD Mr. Hiatt released....just haven't listened to him in a bit...but saw him a bunch of times after this album came out, including as the headliner for the local annual Waterfront Bluesfest here in PDX. Dude is an Indiana native?!?!? How had I forgotten that? And no one thought to bring him on before this?!?!? Hmmmm.....who did decide who made it on the show anyway? 🤷♀ And it must be me because I swear in this segment , Mr. Hiatt and his incredible band are putting Paul and Co. to shame....but that, that can't be right, can it? Like the lyrics & musicality might be about sending a signal change? Trapping him behind his keyboards? Letting him know a change is coming?!? Sheesh. I clearly need more sleep! Oh, and this segment, the post-performance interview, could be played for every white high school kid who finds formal education difficult for any number of reasons to say, "See? There's lots of ways to be GENIUS!"
Every time i see old Letterman I think, jeez, these guys were the hipsters of their day but they all look like old before their time addicts. (Love Hiatt though, true song writer)
This isn't a morbid post, please understand. I heard this in the way back from a friend's grave site when the song first came out. I smile when i hear the song and my friend is with me when I hear it.
Saw him in 2 concerts....Paramont theater Springfield Massachusetts when he was opening for Robert Cray and then again in NYC at the "Town Hall". Absolutely great performer and song writer. The best.
We had a night with all the prior guys and including Phil Collins and Eric Clapton, session was brief, but we sat around in the famous Sweetwater basement till dawn. That was the bhest moment outside of my kids being born
"slow turning" my first attention grabber of john hiatt. looks and sounds like sonny landreth playing slide behind him. look out for ashley cleveland accompanying him on "paper thin". might artist, songwriter, guitarist & entertainer.
Good to see Sonny Landreth here on slide guitar. It’s too bad the rest of the Goners aren’t here, but that was fairly common when artists appeared on Letterman.
Was Paul playing the banjo part on his keyboard? I was hearing it during the chorus and near the end, it looked like his playing was matching that sound.
John did eventually go back to school and did indeed earn his dergree. I am left wishing more than anything that I had somehow distinguished myself by dropping out of high-school to do something more intresting.
Dig this ? Then do yourself a fave and read "Have A Little Faith: The John Hiatt Story". I'm sittin' on the porch reading the book and referencing videos because my iPod is outta gas.
I went, to the 30 year reunion of slow turning back in 2018 and it was one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen
John Hiatt and Sonny Landreth both extremely unappreciated talents.
Was going to name-check Landreth myself. He is very underrated.
I was trying to figure out if that was Sonny back there, I thought so but I wasn't sure.
Sonny Landreth & John Hiatt: Rock legends!
Can you imagine in 2023 Sonny Landreth being almost ignored in the background? Thank goodness somebody in the control room heard what he was doing!
I always loved his slide guitar in this song. Great lyrics, no doubt. But Sonny Landreth's slide playing is why I listen to this song. I wish it was more up front in this rendition.
And one of the best references to another musician: 'I'm yellin' at the kids in back 'cause they're bangin' like Charlie Watts!' The Stones were fabulous, but for some reason I wanted to play this song to pay my respects to Charlie - Rest in Peace and Power.
first thing I thought of when Charlie died
First thing I thought of too.
Me, too!
Damn straight!
This song makes me think of Charlie Watts more than listening to the Stones does. It's the visual of the kids hitting and kicking the back of your seat like a drum set. It just makes you think and use your imagination. And when I go to think of the kids being in the back seat, I can only picture Charlie Watts in the back. One a music video where John is driving and he looks in the rear view mirror and sees the kids, but when he turns to yell at them, it's Charlie really back there pounding on his seat.
John Hiatt=American treasure.
I saw John Hiatt open for Robert Cray in 1986, having no clue who he was. Very enjoyable. Then saw him open for Jackson Browne in 1994. By then I knew what a treat I was in store for. Never fails to bring good energy, great music, and lyrics that are so wise and funny. "3 bank jobs later, 4 cars hot wired and we crossed the Mississippi like an oil slick fire". Chuck Berry would be proud of that one. Rock on, John Hiatt!
I’m seeing him in 5 days!
i saw them is 86 also
First saw him opening for Cray also, here in Sydney. He got a standing ovation and an encore and hardly anyone had heard of him. He's still one my favourite performers
Back when Late Night shows were actually funny and the musical guests were worth staying up for. Love me some John Hiatt
Ain't that the truth!
Discovered John only when I saw his recent performances with Jerry Douglas on UA-cam. Jez, how did I miss this guy all of these decades. He is so underappreciated.
I highly recommend seeing John live, especially with the Goners. You never get a bad performance from him but, some shows just rise above others. True American treasure.
Sonny Landreth 😁😁👍👍
You can t beat Cooder 's "Lipstick Sunset" solo on "Bring the Family" ... But you can t beat Sonny 's work on this album....iN FACT he set a whole new standard for slide......When Sonny is on the wheel you re gettin the full ride...!
I became a John Hiatt fan the night I saw this performance on "Late Night." Bought the album "Slow Turning" and soon discovered that I had missed out on nearly 10 years of his recording career. The guitar intro here is a slowed-down version of the one he used on his 1980 song "Pink Bedroom," from the album "Two Bit Monsters" (the intro was used again on the 1991 Patty Loveless hit "I'm That Kind of Girl"). Fittingly, "Pink Bedroom" was performed on "Late Night" as well in 1985, by singer Roseanne Cash (also available on Don Giller's channel).
Stop saying John Hiatt is underrated. He’s not. He receives extremely high critical acclaim. He’s not well known to the general public but that’s not the same thing as being underrated.
thank-you for saying this and putting it in print...now maybe whats obvious will be known and underated will just disappear.
Underappreciated would be a better description. One of the forefathers of Americana. I've fronted several bands and it would be a crime not to include one of his songs, so I always do
Liking this in lockdown No 6 in Melbourne: Hiatt, Landreth and reference to the late Charlie Watts. RIP Charlie.
Met John in 2005. Great guy. Been to Hell and back with booze and blow. Cherishes every day
John is a song writing master
Just a really great driving beat, sung by an amazing artist. John Hiatt at his best!
With the great Sonny Landreth in the back on guitar.
That's Sonny Landreth? Holy shit! Thank you for telling me that! It's incredible how what a small community of elite musicians exists, and how they come up again and again.
Saw John and Sonny different years at Seattle's Bumbershoot Arts Festival. This song made me a fan of both of them.
Your not kidding about the "great" Sonny L." Check him out on Gravy Train with Knopfler. Masterclass slide lesson/treat for all.
@@robcale8165 Thanks for the heads-up.
That’s for sure
John being great, and Sonny hanging out in the back, just being cool and carrying the load.
Criminal how Sonny Landreth is hidden in the back. His slide part makes the song!
yes sickening the slide is an essential to this song ! I DO LIKE J,HIATT HOWEVER.HE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN THE BACK !
@@georgewash2626he is unique. I was lucky enough to meet him after one show. He frets with his fingers behind the slide. Truly one of the best
..banging like Charlie Watts..he names the coolest Stone of all in this gem!
R.I.P. CW
Sonny Damn Landreth lighting up that slide
Goddamn i love his voice and bangin like charlie watts is the coolest lyric
This song means a lot to me personally as i struggled to manhood and nothing went right i would tell myself its a slow turning and helped me weather lifes storms thanks John
A perfect composition... in my ear all the damn time.
Funny to see John and Sonny so young!
True talent! Sounds just as good live as recorded
thank you for posting this
I have this song in my library and pulled it out for a listen
a few days ago upon hearing of Charlie Watt's passing
John is great here
Oh my, this is so good. If you don't move to this, there's something wrong with you! :)
John Hiatt, you rock!
A very underrated talent!!!
One of my all time favorite tunes. Love JH. Underated musician
RIP Charlie Watts
Addendum:
Cannot imagine being this crazy talented and THIS being my debut on Dave.
I have (or had - I'll have to check) every CD Mr. Hiatt released....just haven't listened to him in a bit...but saw him a bunch of times after this album came out, including as the headliner for the local annual Waterfront Bluesfest here in PDX.
Dude is an Indiana native?!?!? How had I forgotten that? And no one thought to bring him on before this?!?!?
Hmmmm.....who did decide who made it on the show anyway? 🤷♀
And it must be me because I swear in this segment , Mr. Hiatt and his incredible band are putting Paul and Co. to shame....but that, that can't be right, can it? Like the lyrics & musicality might be about sending a signal change? Trapping him behind his keyboards? Letting him know a change is coming?!?
Sheesh. I clearly need more sleep!
Oh, and this segment, the post-performance interview, could be played for every white high school kid who finds formal education difficult for any number of reasons to say, "See? There's lots of ways to be GENIUS!"
A great performance of a great song from a great album. Much appreciated Don. Thanks.
That was fantastic!
Sempre ouço John...!!!
Aqui de Minas Gerais
Brasil
I find his phrasing pretty interesting. The low growling, his energetic delivery, makes his voice quite unique and recognizable
Awesome performance!
Every time i see old Letterman I think, jeez, these guys were the hipsters of their day but they all look like old before their time addicts. (Love Hiatt though, true song writer)
What a find!?! Thx!
Great band. And John Hiatt....one of the best.
Thanks a lot, a very happy John, really nice to see, great performance.
This isn't a morbid post, please understand. I heard this in the way back from a friend's grave site when the song first came out. I smile when i hear the song and my friend is with me when I hear it.
Amazing song and singer ! Rock on John !
From France
it is amazing
Saw him in 2 concerts....Paramont theater Springfield Massachusetts when he was opening for Robert Cray and then again in NYC at the "Town Hall". Absolutely great performer and song writer. The best.
Oh Man, John Hiatt and Robert Cray. That's a dream billing.
We had a night with all the prior guys and including Phil Collins and Eric Clapton, session was brief, but we sat around in the famous Sweetwater basement till dawn. That was the bhest moment outside of my kids being born
How could they stick Sonny landreth way in the back like that, like he was nobody.
Great performance.
Thanks for this, Don!
wow!!! thank you!!!! belushi in backround honor....paul shafer... wow....
Slow Turning … Tho .. he will never fade away , carry him in my heart ❤️ forevermore 🎵🎶🥰
Excellent tune. Need to get the flip outta the big O so I can see more shows like J.Hiatt
Great song writers lists include John Hiatt.
The kind of music that could only happen in this country--an American icon.
Beautiful song
Great tune.. awesome musician and song writer.. 😍🤗😋
Pure magic!
John is one cool dude
Charlie Watts brought me here!
Same, although I have been a John Hiatt fan since before this performance.
David Sanborn knew he was standing next to some badness!
Loved John's work with Little Village: Ry Cooder, Jim Keltner, Nick Lowe, doesn't get much etter than that for musicians.
2021, anyone?
2022
2023 and great as ever! @@jetsfan7917
2026 anybody?
Sonny landreth solo!!!!!
"slow turning" my first attention grabber of john hiatt. looks and sounds like sonny landreth playing slide behind him. look out for ashley cleveland accompanying him on "paper thin". might artist, songwriter, guitarist & entertainer.
Good to see Sonny Landreth here on slide guitar. It’s too bad the rest of the Goners aren’t here, but that was fairly common when artists appeared on Letterman.
Good stuff... JH
Beautiful
John Legend Blues Country got to sound nobody can touch
A stones fan recognizes a lot of references in this song!
what a songwriter
At the height of his powers here. Just *chef's kiss*
had both robert Cray and JH, dont forget JJ cale at Sweetwater cafe, Mill Valley, CA. Jeannie Patterson always found the best talent
Was Paul playing the banjo part on his keyboard? I was hearing it during the chorus and near the end, it looked like his playing was matching that sound.
Love this song. And the banjo is missing. But love it nevertheless
John and Sonny, dynamite!
The prior record had Ry Cooder playing guitar on " Bring The Family"
John did eventually go back to school and did indeed earn his dergree.
I am left wishing more than anything that I had somehow distinguished myself by dropping out of high-school to do something more intresting.
CRAZY GR8
Sonny Landreth kills it...
Dave & John two Indiana boys...xoxo
Anyone know Sonny Landreth’s tuning here?
Normally plays in open E i think
jamming
Shit hot.
Dig this ? Then do yourself a fave and read "Have A Little Faith: The John Hiatt Story". I'm sittin' on the porch reading the book and referencing videos because my iPod is outta gas.
another 3 chord special
Didn't miss a note.
Back when middle age guys could have semi hit songs on the boomer radio.
Who gives a crap about age?
Listen to Sonny Landreth famous !
Got a bit of the Nick Cave about him....................or vice versa.
Sonny relegated to back stage...
I thought the same thing.
@@2011k1500 they are all great musicians.
Great song, but Sonny is hanging in the back!!!
GREAT TALENT, NO REAL MUSIC IN 2023 DEPRESSING.7-2-23
He keeps licking his lips like he's still the Master of Disaster.