John Hiatt is a songwriter GOD! And yea, this song is so far beyond the realm of amazing words don't do it justice. This might well be his 'signature' song...
"When your secret heart cannot speak so easily, come here darlin´ , from a whisper start, to have a little faith in me"
The most touching line to me in this beautiful simple song of one of America´s greatest songwriters, widely unknown here in germany. Sung with passion.
Surprisingly heard it on a funeral last week.
Thanks Ry Cooder to introduce me to Mister Hiatt..
Thanks to whoever posted this,one of the best live performances ever! Even with Johns little slip there at the beggining haha LOVE IT!!And his little knowing smile that he slipped up after..Loved Joe Cockers version too but John Hiatts the bomb and sings this with such passion there's really no comparison. P.S. who's beeny and joon?
@shellygracie1 "Benny & Joon" a wonderful, quirky 1993 romance movie with some depth, starring Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson. Oh my god, watch it, if you really haven't seen it yet.
I had never heard this and it really took me to places I haven't been musically. I love how he really pushes to get the most out of the song. His face is so wonderfully expressive too!
For all the people who think this is playback -> he mucks up the second line (0:48), and even pulls off a nonchalant smile just after "Ahh hell, what you gonna do"
@axelthijm I know it seems like playback, but I am 100% sure it is not.....that is why it is so incredibly good to me, being a musician myself. The quality of performance here is UNBELIEVABLE!
So, I first saw John do this song in Raleigh at the Memorial Auditorium 1987-88 (quite frankly, can't remember). This is one of the best songs ever done - enough said.....
So, I first saw John do this song in Raleigh at the Memorial Auditrium 1987-88 (quite frankly, can't remember). This is one of the best songs ever done - enough said.....
So, I first saw John do this song in Raleigh at the Memorial Auditrium 1987-88 (quite frankly, can't remember). This is one of the best songs ever done - enough said.....
...nel mio cuore sempre... amo dal profondo della mia anima questo pezzo! Non riesco a trovare parole adatte per poter descrivere l'emozione che provo ogni volta nell'ascoltarlo.. magnifico... nella sua semplicità è pienezza :) .
Ive seen john in concert 3 times the first about 10 years ago with my dad i was 24 then and probably the youngest person there. John is a true performer with alot of talent the only concert ive been to that i felt he cared more about his music and audience than the dollar put in his pocket.
I have to agree with soooooo many people on this site! In all honesty, I DO think the earth stops rotating when Hiatt performs this song. Just so it can listen. (personally I almost forget to breathe 'cause I don't want it to end) (macbridger is a poev!) and Bree3830 I too love this song at the END of Benny and Joon (one of my favourites too!)....it's magical..pure and simple-- thanks John! - you command this song! xo
all the great artists are died bob marley, freddy mercury...god may bless us all that john is still alive...and one day...everyone will know him...i hope it for you john! god bless you!!! and may you live and sing forever...and ever...and ever...and you know;...
Man...this almost makes ME cry it's so good....And i'm a guy, for chrissakes...! I love the part from the bridge : ' Well, I've been loving you....' I am a singer/guitarist/pianist myself, but this is classically good.....!
This video, and mainly this song, is one of the most POWERFUL songs ever written and produced.!! Anyone who has ever been in a lost relationship, and is looking for a little faith in what they are trying to find, will find this song complete!! Listen to your soul and find the faith in what your looking for. God bless John Hiatt. Tears rool every time I hear this...
I love this song... This performance was some years ago. Hiatt really plays with soul... He's truely an underrated live performer in my book. Along with being a great songsmith, his performances are always electric, so to speak ! I've never seen put on a bad show.
@ HV: Do you think he would ever have wrote it if it weren't for an altered state? Your condescension is not nearly as hidden as you seem to think. ;)
@ AmateurG: I don't think his intention was to save her, just to be authentic. I think he suceeded, don't you? :)
He wrote the song and has song it many times, yet here he on the 3rd sentence, he seems to have forgot the lyrics and starts to sing a different vers.
@HungryVermilingua -well he caught himself pretty quick! And ended up only singing one wrong word! I would say pretty damn good! As a singer, I can relate!
Long been one of my favorite songs and the passion John shows here only elevates it to a whole other level. Brilliant performace. Thanks for the post.
you have exquisite taste in music ~
heapbigtalk 2 days ago
I have always loved this man, HE CAN SING !
harleylustful 2 weeks ago
beautiful song !
dubettoni 3 weeks ago
thought he was black until now... great song btw :D
MrMytubevidmaker 3 weeks ago
You the man John! Took my wife to see you in Knoxville...it was all I hoped it would be!
fuzzbert1999 1 month ago
when he sang this song the earth stopped spinning for 4 minutes..
sene4nl 1 month ago
great song!
toby197238 1 month ago
He errs in the 3rd sentence - he almost says "just give these lovin' arms a try".
Was he in a rush to get to newer songs? Distracted? Preoccupied? A long time since he did this one? Makes this recording extra cool.
Funny to realize that for me, he's performing one of the best songs of all time, and for him, he's doing his job :-)
MarkieSharky 1 month ago
Beautiful!
KristenMatthews721 1 month ago
best song ever.
ElienCreations 1 month ago
Wow.. Tears in my eyes! Again!
noedelaartomdebom 1 month ago
About says it, I reckon. :)
rothcam2 1 month ago
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reinoud94 1 month ago
John Hiatt is a songwriter GOD! And yea, this song is so far beyond the realm of amazing words don't do it justice. This might well be his 'signature' song...
1967bfullmer 1 month ago
May I ask , I heard this song in the movie called 'new year eve'
Is there an version of that song in YouTube ?
Balphagruesome 1 month ago
@Balphagruesome i just saw it :) i think when the movie is for sale it will be on youtube
goaltie 1 month ago
@Balphagruesome found it.. watch?v=BT3T-Y4dtY8 your welcome :)
goaltie 1 month ago
@goaltie omg , thank you so much !
Balphagruesome 1 month ago
@Balphagruesome no problem.. i should thank you for me having found it :)
goaltie 1 month ago
There are 23 music criminals on this planet
pimdupont 1 month ago
Wow, this song is so got damn beautiful.
CypereZe 1 month ago
pelle d'oca!!
saraumbe 1 month ago
amzazing
2tutyfruty 2 months ago
Love ya JH xxx
joshuatree9191 2 months ago
WOW!!!
peteporter 2 months ago
My all-time favourite song. I could watch this over and over and over and over again....true music.
cosmo9816 2 months ago
Doesn't get much better than that!
iankyoko 3 months ago
Now, I'm not hatin', but he makes some really odd faces. Incredible song though.
ManHasCorners 3 months ago
Unsung hero of American folk, rock, country, blue grass, blues . Luv ya, John!!
dandybydo 3 months ago
cool
EVEgoFLOWERS 3 months ago
I'd kind of forgotten how much I love this song. And how much I love him.
ThePatriotrocker 3 months ago
Do you know what, I am not even angry that people dislike this, Listening to this just makes me feel sorry for them .
genocidegeneral91 3 months ago 3
a true genius...a musician's musician. so into it.
katethornton8 3 months ago
the movie benny and joon brought me here
jfacaoili 3 months ago 2
cmon guys, have a little faith in john!
MrTimio123 3 months ago
Goosebumps
iphonegoteborg 3 months ago
love itt»¿
mizzlauren2010 3 months ago
He is deep and has this great american flavor in his music -just love him.
TheNanduji 3 months ago
My God I love John Hiatt. They don't make em like him anymore!!
bradley46100 3 months ago 2
always awesome, before tweets, iPhones and YouTubes, there was Mr Hiatt!
rickbangkok 3 months ago 2
@rickbangkok But... thanks to youtube we now still have Mr Hiatt :) Again and again and again and again and....
ealammers 3 months ago
My God what a fabulous musician. Straight from the heart, he surely must have felt this way about someone in his life.
retromustard 4 months ago 2
Einfach super...
hypocrita07 4 months ago
West Coast Eagles!
Gilboa86 4 months ago
He's so much better when hes sober!
SkiDoo55565 4 months ago
@SkiDoo55565 Thanks for throughing that comment in there. Where are going for happy hour?
dkolb65 3 months ago
Very nice -- thanks for sharing!
thpaine1950 5 months ago
love his voice so <3
CraziiChicaaJerkin 5 months ago
Indiana boy....wow! is this heart...or what?????
ssketer4 5 months ago
Indiana boy....wow!
ssketer4 5 months ago
"When your secret heart cannot speak so easily, come here darlin´ , from a whisper start, to have a little faith in me"
The most touching line to me in this beautiful simple song of one of America´s greatest songwriters, widely unknown here in germany. Sung with passion.
Surprisingly heard it on a funeral last week.
Thanks Ry Cooder to introduce me to Mister Hiatt..
guglhupf12 5 months ago
People forget what great song writing is. John Hiatt has SO many other great great songs that people freak out when they don't hear the "standard".
BLaws42166 5 months ago
i wish i could have heard this live. this is about as good as music gets right here
nosredna1624 5 months ago
OMG... damm beautiful..
RAB222ful 5 months ago
if this song was written today, imagine the bells and fuckin whistles you'd hear on the recording! nobody does this shit anymore...
AshDilorenzo 6 months ago 30
u bet man...
nastyboy1979 3 months ago
@AshDilorenzo Mandy Moore would happen :*(
ealammers 3 months ago
The only cover of this worth listening to is by Delbert McClinton...and as much as I like Delbert, it still can't touch this.
jeffie131 6 months ago
Thanks to whoever posted this,one of the best live performances ever! Even with Johns little slip there at the beggining haha LOVE IT!!And his little knowing smile that he slipped up after..Loved Joe Cockers version too but John Hiatts the bomb and sings this with such passion there's really no comparison. P.S. who's beeny and joon?
shellygracie1 6 months ago
@shellygracie1 "Benny & Joon" a wonderful, quirky 1993 romance movie with some depth, starring Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson. Oh my god, watch it, if you really haven't seen it yet.
chevkoch 6 months ago
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shellygracie1 6 months ago
AMEN !
Fidelishof 6 months ago
Had the occasion to see Joe Cocker on stage covering this song. Been loving this song since then !
alexisedme 6 months ago 2
To Miss Bailey..
The1stefo 7 months ago
What a great song loved it
MrJohng5646 7 months ago
thank you, adam carolla, for turning me on to this songwriting GENIUS!
plasshopper 7 months ago
I had never heard this and it really took me to places I haven't been musically. I love how he really pushes to get the most out of the song. His face is so wonderfully expressive too!
Thanks to uploader and esspecially John Hiatt!
cyberal 7 months ago
my last name is hiatt :)
b000mhd 7 months ago
My God I love John Hiatt. That voice those lyrics. You feel it right down to your feet!!!
bradley46100 7 months ago
THATS Right!!!Hes quite an artist,and from Indpls like me!
imamcallen 7 months ago
@itsnotinthisbox he wrote this song all others are covers
possessedcow 7 months ago
For all the people who think this is playback -> he mucks up the second line (0:48), and even pulls off a nonchalant smile just after "Ahh hell, what you gonna do"
urbq 7 months ago
Even the techs backstage stopped buzzing around to listen. That does mean something... :)
AudioBlues 7 months ago 2
Beautiful!! Powerful!
lightlyone 7 months ago
Buenisimo !!!
equinocio68 7 months ago
this is first time i have heard him sing sorry i live on the moon.....i have to say just wow!!!.so awesome his voice
gizmizer 7 months ago
What a great video... he looks so young. And sounds so great...
znarf541 7 months ago
rough start but brilliant song
notoriously0 7 months ago
This was our wedding song.
jrbluesy 7 months ago
Un Clasico
EnmanuelJackson 8 months ago
good song. bad lip synch.
belushi1969 8 months ago
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belushi1969 8 months ago
I don't understand why people who dislike a video press that button.......If you press a video is because you like it!!!!
chum94 8 months ago
I was so much in love with the movie Benny and Joon then.It always reminds me of it
ikwoma82 8 months ago
He sings and plays with soul.. You just don't see musicians like that anymore.
tns5757 8 months ago
One of the best songs of all time....by one of the best talents on the planet...if you have never felt this then you have never lived....
ddxxx99 8 months ago
just amazing<3
awsome1014rl 8 months ago
Thumbs up if you knew this song long before 'Benny & Joon'
gerbo17 8 months ago
@axelthijm I know it seems like playback, but I am 100% sure it is not.....that is why it is so incredibly good to me, being a musician myself. The quality of performance here is UNBELIEVABLE!
gerbo17 8 months ago
What a song!!! Thanks!
ioanalazar1 8 months ago
John Hiatt is pure class, and unbelievable talent...this song really touches my heart.
shamuswinston 9 months ago 2
john hiatt is the man! I Like his songs...those foggots who dislike this one is insane
firefly040571 9 months ago
Thanks MEGA Much For Posting This AWESOME Tune, For Others too Enjoy!!
cherokeeafteru 9 months ago
what a lovely song. always
123rcac 9 months ago
Every person commenting on the dislikes of this video are illiterate .
PosionNec 9 months ago
@PosionNec Nickelback fans/retards.
AngusShanks 9 months ago
joe cocker
foxpredator 9 months ago
The Phil Collins of the 21st century.
PubicBone69 9 months ago
@PubicBone69 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LORD!!! HAHA
AraArsenJan 9 months ago
13 Justin Bieber fans lookin' for "His Penis Came B/W Us"... came across this vid by accident.
ReggiesReply 9 months ago
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ReggiesReply 9 months ago
I HAVE to listen to this one once in a while.....stunning!
gerbo17 9 months ago
Gosh this guy can sing.
LoveStallion 10 months ago
15 peole r deaph!!!! thtz just i!! this song maks me feel like im in heaven:') happy tears!
Bieberbabe2323 10 months ago
Played at more weddings than any other song.
bufgraph 10 months ago
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So, I first saw John do this song in Raleigh at the Memorial Auditorium 1987-88 (quite frankly, can't remember). This is one of the best songs ever done - enough said.....
pmichniak 10 months ago
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So, I first saw John do this song in Raleigh at the Memorial Auditrium 1987-88 (quite frankly, can't remember). This is one of the best songs ever done - enough said.....
pmichniak 10 months ago
So, I first saw John do this song in Raleigh at the Memorial Auditrium 1987-88 (quite frankly, can't remember). This is one of the best songs ever done - enough said.....
pmichniak 10 months ago
...nel mio cuore sempre... amo dal profondo della mia anima questo pezzo! Non riesco a trovare parole adatte per poter descrivere l'emozione che provo ogni volta nell'ascoltarlo.. magnifico... nella sua semplicità è pienezza :) .
kakkaverdemetal 10 months ago
the piano is so pure and beatiful...
pimmeltier 10 months ago
I just finished watching love happens and every time i hear this song i just wanna cry its so beautiful :-) tears!
brandyferguson88 10 months ago
This man is a beautiful man.
<3
CuppiCakesxRawrr 10 months ago
What macbridger said.
tylerito 10 months ago
This song makes me weep ... So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
writer4peace 10 months ago
One of my favourite songs ever..hello from Gibraltar!
clara84gib 10 months ago
My favorite
carbildav 11 months ago
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SIMPLE JUST ONE OF THE GREATEST PERFORMANCE EVER IN MUSIC HISTORY!
445sd 11 months ago
SIMPLE JUST ONE OF THE GREATEST PERFORMANCE EVER IN HISTORY MUSIC!
445sd 11 months ago
Smokin' beautiful.
1tahoesky 11 months ago
I like heavier music (Texas in July, Attack Attack!, Norma Jean) and I love this song. I want to see him live so bad.
andyisthelegend 11 months ago
Ive seen john in concert 3 times the first about 10 years ago with my dad i was 24 then and probably the youngest person there. John is a true performer with alot of talent the only concert ive been to that i felt he cared more about his music and audience than the dollar put in his pocket.
mingopetro 11 months ago
colin cowherd's doppelganger
guamnd1 11 months ago
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Dravenswraith 11 months ago 2
I have to agree with soooooo many people on this site! In all honesty, I DO think the earth stops rotating when Hiatt performs this song. Just so it can listen. (personally I almost forget to breathe 'cause I don't want it to end) (macbridger is a poev!) and Bree3830 I too love this song at the END of Benny and Joon (one of my favourites too!)....it's magical..pure and simple-- thanks John! - you command this song! xo
beingshar 11 months ago 19
I really enjoy this video :D I love the song haha I love the movie benny and joon
Bree3830 11 months ago
he is a god
smoothaye 11 months ago
13 people don't have any faith in you
But give these lovin arms a tryyyyy haha I love this song
livinlovinlifexoxo1 11 months ago
Darling this one's for you too...kiss
TJLoute 11 months ago
all the great artists are died bob marley, freddy mercury...god may bless us all that john is still alive...and one day...everyone will know him...i hope it for you john! god bless you!!! and may you live and sing forever...and ever...and ever...and you know;...
Ikkeiltkortemark 11 months ago
his voice is like magic
zikobeetlejuice 11 months ago
Who cares lol
axelthijm 1 year ago
Wonderfull song butt i think this show is playback. Butt hell if you can creat this how cares
axelthijm 1 year ago
this was very nice to listen to :)
SCOTTYBEE4JC 1 year ago
esta cancion es demasiado bella
TgA20 1 year ago
the piano at the beginning is so wonderful!
pimmeltier 1 year ago
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Such a powerful song. It's impossible not to be touched by it.
Love it.
crinkleintime 1 year ago
Such a powerful song. It's impossible not be touched by it.
Love it.
crinkleintime 1 year ago
our wedding song <3
danberwichers 1 year ago
13 dislikes? r u fuckin serious? 13 fucked up people who dont know music r out there thats for sure.
wez2468 1 year ago 34
@wez2468 maybe they are bieber fans
darklobo007 9 months ago
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wez2468 9 months ago
@wez2468
Focus on the positive ; )
PulseSamsara 9 months ago
seriously one of the best songs written in the last 50 years
awright1118 7 months ago 36
Agreed....this kind of heart & soul isn't in today's "artist"....
editUout 7 months ago
Agreed....this kind of heart and soul isn't in today's music...
editUout 7 months ago
13 "dislikes"? Are your friggin shittin me????
FXMAN66 1 year ago
Yeah!
SuperAntisocialite 1 year ago
Powerful voice!
PatrickMc1nerney 1 year ago
most amazing vocalist ever...
empirecircle 1 year ago
Damn I luhh dis song
J90lude 1 year ago
Beautiful song I love it and think of Benny and June everytime I hear it
BrellaB 1 year ago
I love you Chippy...always...then..now..
Through thick and thin.
llawrencemajors 1 year ago
I cried.
LavaEagle 1 year ago
beautifulllllll song a real love song=}}
sylviaalove 1 year ago
look at his face on 0:45 :D
misspuppylvr 1 year ago
amazing
Stancelmay 1 year ago
what a great, great version! Thank you for posting this.
MyMoppet52 1 year ago
@mbroders In simple response to your question in the description: YES.
fugitive1201 1 year ago
@Edwardsisscorhands
Dude right!?
I just watched it and I had to look up this song :)
(love the name btw)
tequillababe123 1 year ago
good
brasliano 1 year ago
Man...this almost makes ME cry it's so good....And i'm a guy, for chrissakes...! I love the part from the bridge : ' Well, I've been loving you....' I am a singer/guitarist/pianist myself, but this is classically good.....!
gerbo17 1 year ago 2
John's a masterful songwriter - they don't get much better than that!
RedwoodGeorge 1 year ago 2
he definitely does it the best... sooooo romantic
4evrfaith4evr 1 year ago
this song is quite good isn't it? ;)
chris93TV 1 year ago
GET IT ON!
badmojo102 1 year ago
This video, and mainly this song, is one of the most POWERFUL songs ever written and produced.!! Anyone who has ever been in a lost relationship, and is looking for a little faith in what they are trying to find, will find this song complete!! Listen to your soul and find the faith in what your looking for. God bless John Hiatt. Tears rool every time I hear this...
marknbenson1 1 year ago
the first time i heard this song was in love happens , there was something about this that made me search for it . truly amaizing ..
yatin110 1 year ago
I love this song... This performance was some years ago. Hiatt really plays with soul... He's truely an underrated live performer in my book. Along with being a great songsmith, his performances are always electric, so to speak ! I've never seen put on a bad show.
Jammerkevin 1 year ago
I don't know about other songs, but, I know this song carries so much meaning. We all need someone to have faith in, and to have faith in us.
bhappy526 1 year ago
Great song.
jgariano3 1 year ago
Great song.
jgariano3 1 year ago
@ HV: Do you think he would ever have wrote it if it weren't for an altered state? Your condescension is not nearly as hidden as you seem to think. ;)
@ AmateurG: I don't think his intention was to save her, just to be authentic. I think he suceeded, don't you? :)
cheshireweed 1 year ago
Despite the slip up, this is personally my favorite performance of the song.
6BURG9 1 year ago
Saw him performing this song in '88, written for his wife, didn't help her; she commited suicide. Sad. Bless you, John.
Amateurgraphics 1 year ago
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Amateurgraphics 1 year ago
He started to sing "(Just Give) these Loving Arms a try,
Instead of "Just let my love throw a spark"
HungryVermilingua 1 year ago
He wrote the song and has song it many times, yet here he on the 3rd sentence, he seems to have forgot the lyrics and starts to sing a different vers.
Drunk or drug??
HungryVermilingua 1 year ago
@HungryVermilingua -well he caught himself pretty quick! And ended up only singing one wrong word! I would say pretty damn good! As a singer, I can relate!
silkat2 1 year ago
Brilliant!!
IlovemyFenders 1 year ago
Long been one of my favorite songs and the passion John shows here only elevates it to a whole other level. Brilliant performace. Thanks for the post.
garhead52 1 year ago
Amazing voice, this man has so much talent, truly blessed!!
tns5757 1 year ago