Eddie Hinton-Hymn for lonely hearts

Eddie Hinton...RIP

[@jmckay53]

Eddie is my favorite white singer/songwriter. His music inspired me when I was battling depression. I did not really discover him until after he was gone. Sad that more people don't know about him.

[@stevedegroodt5294]

A hidden gem if ever there was.

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

his voice in this one is a mix of bobby womack and otis redding, a lil sam cooke , i love it

[@AMPKlickitat]

A spectacular song. Amazingly, this was never released ("Dear Y'all" is a release of tapes and demos, most of which never got onto any album.) "Hymn for lonely hearts" is as good a song as there is . . .why wasn't it a hit? Hell, why wasn't it even on an album? Capricorn's meltdown is probably responsible, but Hinton's own troubles may have played a role. Whatever the case, this is a truly great song, and a great performer.

[@Tgoodwin345]

Jerry Wexler wanted Eddie to headline his son's new label with these tracks​. Eddie wanted to sign with WEA. Phil Walden managed a decent offer from Columbia that was too low to help a dying Capricorn. Nutshell response.The best group from those days was probably Eddie, Lamar Williams, and I with the same drummer

[@quaaludecowboy692]

It's a beautiful little number. Exceptionally poignant considering the hopeful lyrics and how Eddie's life went. Sometimes it seems like he wrote this song for hisself.

[@stevedegroodt5294]

Beautiful.. RIP Eddie you did your work and now others belatedly are picking up on it. Myself included. Love you, man.

[@BluesTramp]

What a unique voice....

[@hoodisjr.8570]

A Great Singer, He should have been a household name

[@fossaalta]

una scoperta ....grandioso..

[@robinwilson1433]

I had some Eddie Hinton CDs years ago, but disposed of them - why, I know not. What a singer! Thank goodness for YT!

[@karntnisleians]

Amazing voice, wonderful piano

[@Tgoodwin345]

wolfgang kofler Thanks...from the Pianist

[@karntnisleians]

So this is my best KZbin-dialogue so far ;)

[@Tgoodwin345]

Eddie Hinton guitar/vocals Calvin Arline bass guitar Thomas Goodwin keys Douglas drums Capricorn Studios 1980-81 David Pinkston engineer

[@thomasbooth7482]

Thomas Goodwin Hi Thomas.... I mentioned a while ago to Chuck leavell that I thought this was a most amazing song and I love the piano work on here. Now after researching the site I realize that you are The Pianist. Bravo brother I love you playing. Do you know or do you know how to decipher Eddie lyrics I wish to do my own version of the song with my band of New York and I must say he has a unique way of expressing himself. I've searched high and low and cannot find any clue to the true lyrics as I mentioned I've deciphered half of it and perhaps will fill in the rest. I have a site Tommybooth.com.. and if you were so kind to reply I would greatly appreciate it thank you

[@phyiscaljerk]

My favorite Eddie song so good, shame only 600+ views