John Hiatt - Buffalo River Home

[GeezarTheMad]

Went to A bar I used to frequent one night. Real slow night, was about 4 other people there, along with this guy who was doin' a show. Had several beers with him, a lot of talk. GREAT night!

[littlerobertanthonyE]

"... there are only two things in life, but I forget what they are ..."

[DANLEO5]

"I've been taking off and landing, but this airport's closed."

[shsgrad]

I have ALWAYS loved this song!!!! Thanks for the vid :-)

[MrEricNM]

He is without peer as a songwriter.



[spoildn8410]

I sound like I am on my pity pot, I guess. General consensus. I live in the SE(more or less) in the Carolinas, "there are few people who get it". We or they or our Mamas and Daddys are interested in getting something, but few over here understand where John Hiatt is coming from. ln all kinda ways.

[Kulardenu]

One of the few songs in the world & can listen to over & over. Hands down John Hiatt is America's greatest songwriter!

[tomosoos]

@Kulardenu My sentiments exactly

[paschal421]

best of the best i could listen to this all day

wait a minute i have been...

and good point who are the two idiots

what are they thinking hearing

idiots

[leicestergirl63]

John Hiatt is such a great musician. He's amazing!

[AnjerHalen]

Man, i'm 52 years old and just recentlly discovered this guy. I think iI missed alot.

His music is great!

[youamwho]

How could two idiots dislike this!? HOW!?!

[leggs57]

They say that everyone can find one John Hiatt song that is theirs, that just speaks to them. This was mine from the minute I first heard it. I never miss a chance to see him. The best way is acoustic, just John alone on stage!!

[leggs57]

They say that everyone can find one John Hiatt song that is theirs, that just speaks to them. This was mine from the minute I first heard it.

[TropicalDale]

mixing up drinks with mixed feelings

[gawagirl]

reminds me of the days I worked on a chicken farm with 2000 chickens, best job I ever had...John Hiatt is the best!

[alamanderflash]

I remember seeing this in fairly heavy rotation on CMT back when it came out. Yes, CMT used to play more than the same 20 songs (not to mention non-musical programming. What's up with that?). Getting bought out by MTV was the WORST thing to ever happen to CMT. 

[kniteofzero]

that kid must have been crying frome the sheer epicness of John Hiat in person

[bob0s062]

An Indian blanket on a pony, with no rider in the flesh and bone. I've seen it in this Land of Enchantment.

[bob0s062]

An Indian blanket on a pony, with no rider in the flesh and bone. I've seen it in thie Land of Enchantment.

[Lobkem]

Just Beautiful.

[jedipapaw]

A proper example of the songwriters art. it's only my life...

[jedipapaw]

properly fucking DONE

[jedipapaw]

OK no shit really,one of the finest songs paired with one of the most unwatchable goddamn videos....Love ya anyway JH....

[dbciii]

I've seen them three times! Two times solo, acoustic sets in a very small venue. A great performer, and quite possibly the most underrated songwriter of all time! I can't stand how many times I've heard people talk about songs that this man is written that other people have made famous, that have never heard his original or don't even know of him.

[dorksvilledog]

@dbciii i am right there with you on that dbcii.

[mtgpsman]

Soul.

You either got it, or you ain't, and you ain't learn who's got it from FM radio these days.

[ItsDonaldSutherland]

just floated the Buffalo river yesterday and we did see some pretty sweet old homes, front porches, horses.

[TubingInAZ]

"Now there's only two things in life but I forget what they are....."

[azalea66]

Bobby George without the bling.

Great song though.

[Joejoesan]

Just let that pony ride!

[Joejoesan]

My God! One of my 5 favourite Hiatt tunes of all time! I never knew this one was released as a single. It's incredible that songs like these don't sell a million/billion times. But it's great to see that at least it is much appreciated by his fans. John is one of the best!

[AdamantiumBuddha]

Reminds me a little of Tom waits. Love it!

[tomosoos]

mr. hiatt's best songs, and there are several, stand alone

[bobchizmazia]

Trying to fill up this whole in my soul but nothing fits there

[edaj84]

anyone have or know where i can see tenessee plates?

[SharpWalkers]

here on youtube..

[RobertjHansen]

John Hiatt Rocks. So to speak

[yotusboscrotus]

Rock on, John.  Very few people paint a picture with words as well as John Hiatt.

[MrKevinTN]

@yotusboscrotus

None do...

[azalea66]

I love the music but the video is shocking

[mobetta56]

We're mixing up drinks with mixed feelings. . .god, I love John Hiatt! This is one of my favorite Hiatt songs. How could you not love "there's only two things in life, but I forget what they are"?

[musicloverkathy]

Do you have a lyric sheet? I think he's saying "Fixing up drinks with mixed feelings"

I don't think he'd repeat the word "mixed" so close in a lyric. I don't have lyric sheet though. Freakln iTunes downloads is the only way i can get his stuff. I hate not having liner notes.

[edaj84]

as mobetta56 sd, i am pretty sure it is mixing up drinks with mixed feelings

[alamanderflash]

Having owned the cassette (ask your parents) since it was released, I can testify that it IS "mixing up drinks, with mixed feelings". The repetition is intentional, when done right (as it is here) it enhances the meaning. When done wrong (as it so often is) it just sounds clunky.

[whelop]

@musicloverkathy don't know how old this post is but the lyric is 'mixing up drinks' got the linear notes of the cd in front me. hope this helps

[ExcessiveForce82]

Good tune!

[sirius613]

all the great artists make the worst music videos: John Hiatt & Elvis Costello

btw not many people no this but JH and EC started their career about the same time (77' ish) and JH was called the American Elvis Costello.

[whelop]

@sirius613 and they sang 'living a little laughing a little together.

[aguy59]

thats old school video

[vamplover111]

If I don't listen,at least two times a day this marvellous song,that "dark day"will never get married with my light blue nights.

[vamplover111]

Am I right? yes I am.

Signed : Monsieur "Egout-centrique"!!

[ravenkiller1]

Our man John is a special talent with an amazing ability to paint a picture with words in a way that only a few can.

And he adds cool music too. ;)

Long live John!

[gracelier]

The video is juvenile, and annoying as Hell! But the audio quality is good, and this is one of my favorite JH tunes ever!

[musicfann38]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I personally like this video (and these types of videos) because a good songwriter tells his/her story with his/her words. If they need a video to illustrate what they are saying, they aren't doing a good job saying it. Plus, too often the song and video don't match. A song about a guy who is broken-hearted, but in the video he's laughing and having a good time. I'd rather see a video that has little or nothing to do with the song.

Just my opinion.

[Wildmage357]

Well the last couple people who say that their peers don't get their taste in music... Our parents are cool and they listen to wicked music! We went to see Hiatt as a family when I was like 14. (The Mandy Moore thing is painful)

[ShortiSnappin]

At the age of 16 my friends seriously snub me for loving John Hiatt they're all into Kanye West and that...

My parents basically raised me on John Hiatt and Steve Earle

When I was 13 I sang and played ''have a little faith in me'' for a charity dinner and my friend who was in a dance group was all like, ''was that that Mandy Moore song?'' all I could do was laugh

[grapefruitm00n]

Good for you! Think for yourself when it comes to music...I'm 35 and get the occasional grief for liking guys like JH. I always say: "Hey, it's in MY cd player, in MY car or in MY house! You don't like it, you don't have to listen!"

[epistte]

@ShortiSnappin Your parents have very good taste, but you need to listen to Delbert McClinton and Robert Cray too.

[Countavery]

@epistte +1 for Robert Cray!!

[Countavery]

@ShortiSnappin Check Chris Whitley too!

[SKEnterprisesInc]

@ShortiSnappin Hiatt's a recipient of the AMA's Lifetime Achievment Award in songwriting. Your parents are wise. Quality endures.

[MrKevinTN]

@SKEnterprisesInc

I had the honor of seeing him get that Award at the Ryman...not that it sucked, but Robert Plant being there with Alison Krauss kinda took the air out that sail.

[pretorious700]

@ShortiSnappin Kid, you are our hope for the future.

[BassPlayerSusan]

@ShortiSnappin

You have really exceptional taste. Hey, I'm 33 and I was about your age when I got into John Hiatt too.

Don't worry. John Hiatt and Stever Earle will still be highly regarded long after Kanye West and Rhianna are gone.

[DJMoxie]

@ShortiSnappin Your parents did a good job raising you!

[lwarteman]

@ShortiSnappin Good for you!  Stand your ground....you are the one who should be laughing at them. This music will stand the test of time, theirs will be forgotten.

[bigtoehere]

@ShortiSnappin Congrats to your parents! John Hiatt and Steve Earle are 2 of the best.

[tobycakes77]

I'm 21 and my friends always wonder what the hell I'm listening to, but screw 'em. John Hiatt and Steve Earle are musical monsters, can't wait to see John live again.

[1992guitars]

I'm 26 and feel that most of my peers have abysmal taste in music. Good to see other people around here who agree: John Hiatt, Steve Earle, John Prine...simply three of the best ever.

[musicfann38]

realnmake - I'm 38 and started listening to JH when I was in my early 20s. This is one of my favorite songs, and what you quoted is a great example of why. The way he sings "dou...ble...back-flip"...you can see her do it in your mind.

[realnmakebeileve]

I've been listening to him since i was very very young my dad is a huge Hiatt fan and he has influenced my music greatly. John Hiatt is probably my very favorite musician. I'm glad to see so many appreciate him... :0)

[realnmakebeileve]

"Just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip, you run off and join the circus yeah you just let that pony ride" <--- does it get any better than that? I mean honestly. As a twenty year old I get made fun of for my love of John Hiatt, why is it that there are not many of us out there that truly appreciate his fine works of art?

[154163152742]

dude ... anybody makin' fun of you for digging john hiatt ... well ... all i can say is ... just have to wish 'em well and shine 'em on.

me? i'd say any 20 yr who listens to hiatt has his musical tastes quite well developed because there simply isn't any better singer/songwriter out there.

i quit counting how many absolutely great songs the guy has penned/recorded. & i feel kinda bad for those out there who don't enjoy his art but then to each his of her own.

peace.

[missemmyjoy]

I get made fun of for my love of John Hiatt and I am twenty currently.

He is the man, always will be.

I'm glad someone understands ;]

[JustAintthatWay]

@realnmakebeileve no it doesnt get any better than this

this lyric has stuck in my head since the firdt time i ever heard

it

that ' dub bul bac flip' each syllable on the beat

if i had a dollar for every john hiatt 'moment' in songs the guy's done

i dont know where the guy comes up w/ not just the lyric but the nuances

in performing them

it's audio artwork tho no doubt

[154163152742]

if i could -- by some miracle of miracles -- ever write a song one tenth as good as this one i'd consider myself quite accomplished.

john hiatt. john prine. steve earle. salt of the earth geniuses.

[samsquantch1]

if this is not one of the greatest written songs in the past fifty years I would be astonished.A tribute to Mr.Hiatt.,a classic.

[Hornadayfan]

My favorite Hiatt song. Love this song......

[commventam]

Man, is he good or what?

[bwteets]

Good? I think it's Great. When he says "I have a hole in my soul and nothing fits there", It's classic. Hiatt is a very under appreciated artist. Rock On!!!

[hmausolf]

I've seen quite a few performers on stage. John is among the very, very best of them all. There is no better singer and no better songwriter on the planet. Unfortunately I have seen him live only once, as he doesn't come to Germany too often. I'd love to see him again.

[orsiorsi186]

Great video and song.I wonder if that child

is his son or grandson.I've checked his

biography and they don't mention any young

kids.

[alamanderflash]

@orsiorsi186 This video came out in 1993, the child would be much older now.

[rockinroller7]

Indiana boy, does good!!!!

[acerooni]

cool melody. he's a genius amongst songwriters.

[swansdaughter]

This guy is a great singer. I can't imagine why he isn't more famous than he is. I had the CD "Perfectly Good Guitar", but my kids tore it up. BAD KIDS!

[bokking]

super! never knew there was a video of this song

[Mapex5a]

One of my favorites.."I´ve been taking off and landing, but this airport´s closed"..Man !

Thanks- Henrik, Sweden.

[sdrhead]

I LOVE this song! My dad played it all the time when I was little! It brings back so many memories!

[Scarus54]

Just when you think that you've been gyped, the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip...few songwriters paint such a vivid picture.  This guy is a crazy man, worth every penny if you can catch him live

[maineralways]

My favorite Hiatt song. Fun video, but he really could have gone deep on this one if he wanted to.

[julianppp]

you're right. i've just seen the video now after listening to the song for years and it is nothing like i've imagined it all this time i.e. a road video.

[DAVEH31419]

One of the best song's! The lyric's flow!

[BalashiBen]

Saw him live once, great performer.

His album 'perfectly good guitar' could be a Greatest Hits record.

Wonderful.

[gawagirl]

hiatt is the best ever, voice as smooth as silk and creamy dreamy

[Cldfsn0200]

Hiatt is the coolest ever!!!

[Powderfinger07]

This is good but can you find an unplugged version or a video of Feels Like Rain?

[nielsb87]

genius, I love John Hiatt:D great

[jayhawks69]

great music, nice man, JOHN HIATT!!