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Word Podcast 178 - with John Hiatt
Posted by The Word on 12 July 2011 - 6:13pm.
In a packed podcast this week we feature:
Pop. "Magic" Alex Gold, Fraser Lewry and David Hepworth pick their favourites from Rhodri Marsden's original list and suggest further additions;
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Mysterious photo
That is one mysterious photo. The veiled reference to my favourite cartoon character, Bullwinkle The Moose, brought back my childhood on the bleak Canadian prairies, making me feel old and sad at the same time. And why is John Hiatt dressed like your Grandad's accountant? Is this the same John Hiatt who once affected rancid leathers as he barreled down the highway astride a huge Harley? This made me feel older and sadder. In fact, I'm quietly weeping as I type this. But I'm sure the "Clarkson in Nashville" anecdote will cheer me up.
So, *now* has passed...
...and it's now tomorrow.
Not having an iPhone thingy meant I had to wait till today for this podcast...but it's not there.
Does it only appear after 24 hrs say??
It'll be up...
...in a couple of hours.
...and it was!
Thank you!
Can you buy..
Alex Gold a hankie?
Consumption list for Tuesday:
2 x large box Olbas tissues
1 x large box Kleenex Mansize (quiet at the back)
2 x packets Fisherman's Friends
1 x packet Lockets, extra strong
1 x pack Handy Andies (I said quiet at the back!)
Pushing ManFlu into new levels. Didn't look my best that day.
Nice to see
That Mark and David share clothes, They must of got their washing mixed up at The Word Sharehouse
Great photo
I've got it! It was an amateur dramatic production of the Fawlty Towers episode The Germans, with DH as Major Gowan and John Hiatt in the John Cleese role.
Just out of shot: Kate Mossman as Polly and Fraser as Manuel.
Great idea...
That must leave Mark Ellen as Sybil.
Space Pop Songs
Yes, of course Telstar is up there, but how disappointing not even to get a mention of the Rah Band's Clouds Across The Moon. A classic of the genre, surely?
Bar songwriter
The songwriter John Hiatt was referring to who sat in a bar writing lyrics was, of course, Harlan Howard, who said great country songs just need to have three chords and the truth.
Cue Sara Evans, who took this advice literally...
Hiatt ... ain't nobody hia-errrr
Finally ... long time ago sent Mark an email suggesting he get something in the word about John Hiatt ... he replied that it was a good idea ... it has taken a while to get this far. Thankfully the moment has arrived ... John Hiatt is simply quite brilliant. Songwriter, singer, performer ... he and Lyle Lovett together was a storming night in Belfast. Pity no one downloaded it, among all the other downloads that became available. Cheers for this ... and looking forward to the new album already.
Oh good!
Another member who likes American singer/songwriters. I think there's about 6 of us now.
Anyway...excellent podcast folks and thanks very much!
I like the way J Hiatt uses these different tunings to get such a big sound. Quiet bits and loud bits at the same time....sometimes it sounds like there's more than one guitar playing.
He must be getting near 60 now? It shows in his voice...has done for the 2 previous records too...not that that's a bad thing.
Fingers crossed for Lyle Lovett on the Latitude podcast....he's a bit of a laugh too!