A podcast dedicated to discussing every John Hiatt song in alphabetical order featuring Sylvan Groth and Jesse Jackson. John Robert Hiatt (born August 20, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter.[ Hiatt has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards. He has released 22 studio albums, two compilation albums and one live album.His songs have been covered by Bonnie Raitt (Thing called Love), Bob Dylan (The Usual), Have a Little Faith in Me (Joe Cocker, Jewel, Mandy Moore & Bon Jovi) , Memphis in the Meantime (Carl Perkins, Greg Allman) Angel Eyes (Jeff Healey Band) to name just a few. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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A podcast dedicated to discussing every John Hiatt song in alphabetical order featuring Sylvan Groth and Jesse Jackson. John Robert Hiatt (born August 20, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter.[ Hiatt has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards. He has released 22 studio albums, two compilation albums and one live album.His songs have been covered by Bonnie Raitt (Thing called Love), Bob Dylan (The Usual), Have a Little Faith in Me (Joe Cocker, Jewel, Mandy Moore & Bon Jovi) , Memphis in the Meantime (Carl Perkins, Greg Allman) Angel Eyes (Jeff Healey Band) to name just a few. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
Color TV's, Missing Arms and a Leaf - Missing Pieces
Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z
39 minutes
1 month ago
Color TV's, Missing Arms and a Leaf - Missing Pieces
In this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast, hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth delve into the song 'Missing Pieces' by John Hiatt. They explore the song's lyrics, themes, and emotional impact, highlighting the intimacy and storytelling prowess of Hiatt’s music. Jesse shares his recent experiences watching Bruce Springsteen perform live and interviewing musician Jake Thistle. Sylvan recalls attending a Pete Droge concert and discusses the significance of following artists over the years. They ponder over the song's meaning, the metaphorical sense of 'missing pieces,' and the life of a traveling musician. The episode rounds up with a discussion on the song’s rating.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:09 Jesse's New Jersey Adventure
02:55 Jake Thistle and Guitar Addiction
04:44 Sylvan's Concert Experience
06:15 Discussing 'Missing Pieces'
06:27 Just the Facts: 'Missing Pieces'
11:26 Songwriting and Personal Reflections
19:44 Analyzing the Lyrics: A Deep Dive
21:08 Interpreting Emotional Scars
22:24 The Complexity of Memories
23:21 The Chorus and Its Impact
25:08 Comparing to Classic Songs
30:23 Rating the Song
34:46 Connecting with the Audience
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Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z
A podcast dedicated to discussing every John Hiatt song in alphabetical order featuring Sylvan Groth and Jesse Jackson. John Robert Hiatt (born August 20, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter.[ Hiatt has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards. He has released 22 studio albums, two compilation albums and one live album.His songs have been covered by Bonnie Raitt (Thing called Love), Bob Dylan (The Usual), Have a Little Faith in Me (Joe Cocker, Jewel, Mandy Moore & Bon Jovi) , Memphis in the Meantime (Carl Perkins, Greg Allman) Angel Eyes (Jeff Healey Band) to name just a few. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
