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.
Motorboat to Heaven - A blind man at the bar talking?
Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z
39 minutes
2 weeks ago
Motorboat to Heaven - A blind man at the bar talking?
In this episode of the "Perfectly Good Podcast," hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth discuss the John Hiatt song 'Motorboat to Heaven' from his second album, Overcoats. Reflecting on the memories and emotions tied to this period of Hiatt's career, the hosts critique the lyrics, the musical arrangement, and its place within Hiatt’s oeuvre. They consider the metaphor of water skiing to discuss the sense of lack of control in a relationship, and the juxtaposition of tenderness with vulnerability. The episode also touches on the listener community’s feedback and the broader context of Hiatt's early work.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:49 Podcast Updates and Scheduling
04:03 Listener Feedback and Engagement
04:40 Special Message from Doug Kennedy
08:24 Discussing 'Motorboat to Heaven'
11:10 Analyzing Lyrics and Themes
20:50 Exploring the Metaphor of Water Skiing
21:25 Understanding 'Motorboat to Heaven'
22:55 Analyzing the Lyrics and Themes
30:45 Rating the Song
33:21 Engaging with the Audience
35:08 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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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.
