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.
John Hiatt's Mississippi Phone Booth & Stories of Redemption
Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z
1 hour 24 minutes
1 month ago
John Hiatt's Mississippi Phone Booth & Stories of Redemption
In today's episode, Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth welcome Josh Bennett Johnson to discuss John Hiatt's song 'Mississippi Phone Booth' from the 'Leftover Feelings' album. Josh shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and the poignant parallels with the song's lyrics. Join us for an in-depth discussion on music, redemption, and the transformative power of seeking help. Don't miss this heartfelt and insightful episode of Perfectly Good Podcast.
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00:00 Welcome to Perfectly Good Podcast
00:24 Introducing Special Guest: Josh Bennett Johnson
01:05 Josh's Journey: High School Memories and Substance Struggles
09:29 The Turning Point: Robbing a Bank and Seeking Help
12:39 Rehabilitation and Redemption
16:31 The Healing Power of Music and Connection
25:34 Discovering John Hiatt and Musical Influences
27:27 Discussing 'Mississippi Phone Booth'
43:12 Heartfelt Gratitude and Personal Connections
43:42 Analyzing 'Mississippi Phone Booth' Lyrics
44:21 Loneliness and Existential Reflections
45:24 Darkness and Isolation in Rural America
48:27 Desperation and Seeking Help
52:40 The Tradition of Phone Booth Songs
54:48 The Symbolism of the 84 Camaro
57:47 Rock Bottom and the Call for Change
01:08:09 Rating the Song and Final Thoughts
01:14:11 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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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.
