John Hiatt - "Adios to California" (Lyric Video)

[@Greenlandscaping5]

This song is a classic and virtually no one has figured it out yet. Thanks John. You're a national treasure. A beautiful balad that will age like a fine wine with the ages.

[@samueldawes6995]

I'm trying to figure it out right now

[@ninebarkninebark]

A reflection on 1984. What a gutwrenching year.

[@alistairewen9558]

his wife committed suicide, two cigarettes from the package gone, before she decided. SAD.

[@KristinaUSA-x5n]

@@alistairewen9558 He killed her.

[@joannehack7588]

@@KristinaUSA-x5n say what?????

[@crosslink1493]

Known of him since his "Two Bit Monster" days when he was one of the 'angry songwriters' of the L.A. new wave scene in the early 1980s. The title kind of explains itself to me, as he left California and his vices behind, moved to Nashville (or was it Memphis?) and started writing better tunes with a country influence. Good for him and all of us who appreciate good music.

[@freetickeys]

The man has been through hell. His daughter, Lilly, was about 1 year old when his wife committed suicide. He sometimes thinks he wasn't the one who accomplished all of his great work. (He suffers from Imposter Syndrome. Look that up!) Recently, he had to delay shows for almost a year and a half due to a skull fracture and other injuries he suffered while hiking. Through it all, he keeps creating songs that define the careers of some of our favorite artists. I've been lucky enough to have seen him many times and he's never failed to impress me. I wish him and Lilly long happy lives. I hope to see them both out on the road more.

[@Martyn83r]

I play this song very often on my guitar, it's a nice song to sing and play, like a lot of oJohn's songs. They all tell a story.... I discovered his music at 16 years old when his album "The tiki bar is open" just came out, ever since I'm a big fan!

[@JimiHL]

I'm 56 and have only very recently discover John Hiatt. This is the first song of his I'm aware of hearing. I love it. I like the laid back feel.

[@richardjacunski3450]

Welcome to Hiatt Land! I started with Slow Turning. So many great albums. My current fave is "The Open Road": just one great tune after another.

[@kjm2199]

"Crossing muddy waters" is awesome. If you can find "I'm Satisfied" from a tribute album to Mississippi John Hurt its worth the search.

[@kjm2199]

Last song...kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGrTo6lmpZqcZqM .

[@kjm2199]

"Master of Disaster" is another great song.

[@Fang_Face]

I listened to him when I was 19, now I rediscovered him at 50.

[@CrossedSwords1818]

John Hiatt is sooooooo underrated jesus fricking Christ hes absolutely unreal ❤

[@artwilmeth6944]

Leaving California this song brought tears to my eyes 2018.

[@dmitryw.2209]

A lifetime of brilliant songs.

[@edwebbley6194]

What a great song! Never heard it before... OMG.

[@nathanfelsch7510]

This song still so relevant, even more so now

[@cityfarmersupplies1520]

Bad ass jam been listening to John for 20+ years sounds as good as ever

[@hounsdown1977]

Brilliant tune 👌

[@paulsproat7470]

Big music fans for 50 years. Never heard of him til about 5 years ago when this song came on radio. Hunted down a CD next day.

[@AndySalinger33]

“Have a little faith, it might set you free. But your faith’s no good for me…me and my desire…”

[@jimmyblais1502]

This song has left my body tingling with eargasms.....

[@johnnymongrel]

I always find myself coming back to this album. Some of his best work.

[@Creaulx]

Somehow this album and song escaped me. Fan of John's since 1987 and would love to see him live. Quality songs for decades - and nobody's better with a turn of phrase.

[@paulelliott3220]

Masterful from John Listened to this earlier and on my third album today Awesome songwriter and he never disappoints Truly wonderful

[@TheGgguitar]

man I just want to learn every song on this album what great lyrics and guitar sounds

[@blondiejoe]

You're so right about the sounds, outstanding attention to timbre.

[@BleuBlancoFilms]

Such a good little number! How is it that this video has only 9,000 views??? Adios to the art of great songwriting, I guess.

[@joannehack7588]

Such an amazing tune

[@jbfitz]

This song is about his first wife's suicide and John's leaving California for Nashville with a baby to take care of. The line, "two cigarettes from the package gone, you must have thought about it just that long" is brilliant.

[@Lauraja9]

I didn't know that was what this song was about!! {As for 'Crossing Muddy Waters'?}

[@jbfitz]

'Crossing Muddy Waters' is also about his first wife's suicide.

[@ktc67hb]

Jim Fitzpatrick that line is brilliant. i'm 49 and this is my first real taste of his work. i love sad lonely songwriting and i've known about him for many years but never knew where to start. any recommendations??

[@jbfitz]

Try "Bring the Family" and "Slow Turning" for starters. Ry Cooder plays on "Bring the Family."

[@theghostofelectricity9732]

anywhere really. my favs are master of disaster, walk on, stolen moments & same old man.

[@aprilborn24]

Been in love with Hiatt since I head him on WXRT back in the 80"s, a love that never goes away once you have it.

[@pellewestberg1327]

Such a Great song. What a voice.

[@mydigger666]

love this song such a great singer my favorite singer wish you would come to australia

[@mariocastro9987]

This song is wonderful....glad I found it

[@17865329]

It has only 9 thousand views, because it has quality but not much marketability. Story of most of John H's career. Though he has still done allright.

[@ItsMeShanaB]

love love love love....

[@robertevans6596]

Fantastic ❤

[@alfredgomezjr]

This is a great song

[@Astrowalrus1]

A few know that your are one of the greatest!!!

[@Javiermartinez-uv4ct]

THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT MUSIC, JOHN !!!

[@rick6833]

Yup! Spot on.

[@willmatla]

American Songs, I never knew you were so strong John, now I know

[@nate_tlr]

What a great song ❤❤

[@dudleydogbrown1]

EXCELLENT----SIR----THANK YOU

[@Sr-gv7xu]

Awesome

[@DamoEmuSmall]

Ace. Great album.

[@thejugovic]

My brother used to listen to this song on repeat, we lived together for 3 years in a small shity city, we allways wanted to leave it. We got in a stupid fight, so we dont talk anymore. I heard he left the country and went to Germany. Every time I listen to this song i imagine him smoking 2 cigarretes and leaving for the better life. I guess this is the only way to apologise to him, that is if he sees this comment... Love the song

[@thejugovic]

One year later, me and my bro are good again. I guess KZbin algorithm is good for one thing 😁

[@steffen8610]

that is sad but you can find him, for sure!

[@steffen8610]

@@thejugovic cool

[@megagreenbeaner]

@@tripp8833 wooo 3 years later and I see your update! Hope your still good.

[@shawnhierlihy3690]

Simply a great song, can't say more.

[@brendavit0ria]

eu te amo, John Hiatt, eu te amo ❤

[@jonbrayton3624]

Greatness.

[@joannehack7588]

❤️

[@sdmestayer]

The fires in Cali over the last week or two made me think of this song.

[@franciscoesteban-pe5wq]

Tremendo

[@timothyrgray]

two cigarettes from the package gone, you must have thought about it just that long, i never knew you were so strong

[@royhuston7777]

Timothy Gray the man improves with ever album. Incredible talent

[@NymphTheDanube]

I'll be singing this when I finally leave California...

[@LoverOFhopeANDcompassion]

a billion hits songs out there will never be heard. Easier to hit the lottery than to have them published. Lots of talent not enough space for [it] @Mitch Kazaka

[@Elllektrikaaa]

wow

[@guymacandrew5989]

I heard him say it’s about Kerouac’s ‘On the road’ book....’end of land sadness,end of land gladness’

[@francisd.official9751]

you could one day sing in Italian a song blues because you are very good @John hiatt

[@hiattchrisbenoitC64]

J’aime

[@peterdowning9244]

Guys, he's telling about this gal that took her own life. Tragic tribute to her.

[@joannehack7588]

✌🏽

[@artwilmeth6944]

I believe that's how John intends it to be @ Greenlandsscaping5 .............a National Treasure for sure but shhhhhh let's keep him for our own , one can still see Mr. Hiatt in intimate settings like " The Rams Head Taveren " Annapolis, Md.

[@linarta3968]

Bill hicks brought me there!

[@smithson876]

Hangdown Hannah and Whiskey Jim Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns

[@jbartlett1840]

Yep

[@ianrider6711]

ADIOS

[@TheAotsFTW]

bye bye California 😭😭

[@rameyseeno5266]

I sang this song when we left the state …

[@karenknapp8891]

Why does it remind me of Poncho and Lefty?

[@artwilmeth6944]

Karen, could be that both Townes VanZandt and John Hiatt are both great songwriters. RIP Townes.

[@TheGgguitar]

like to have the cords to this song if any body has them please let me know thank you.

[@saulstar5203]

Jan 25 2023 ♡

[@Fang_Face]

Damn good song!

[@steffen8610]

👍❤🎼🔊

[@williamcarson1669]

I didnt know his wife killed herself always loved this tune love you much

[@peterfeistamel7081]

Fuckin unbeluveble gòod

[@LyleIronstand]

EATING DONUTS AND READING TWAIN COOL LINE

[@joannehack7588]

🐸

[@joannehack7588]

💟

[@joannehack7588]

🌠

[@joannehack7588]

Beautiful

[@joannehack7588]

Righteous

[@joannehack7588]

Thank you

[@dubChemistry]

This man cant write a song i do not like .

[@artwilmeth6944]

@ Greenlandscaping5 my bad v v v

[@williamcarson1669]

The fine Young cannibals need to read donuts And eat twain

[@joannehack7588]

🇺🇦✌🏽

[@joannehack7588]

Adios

[@chazmology]

grossly and ghostly too similar....nothing original, nothing new