John Hiatt - Buffalo River Home

From a Hiatt bootleg DVD called "Dusty Old Tapes".
This one is not cut off at the end.

[@davidsteinke8097]

Who's listening in 2023??

[@joeslater1553]

2024

[@tobycakes77]

I'm 21 and my friends always wonder what the hell I'm listening to, but screw 'em. John Hiatt and Steve Earle are musical monsters, can't wait to see John live again.

[@vittwoman]

John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett are stone cold magical to see together as well.

[@jamestormey4904]

Tell them you're listening to music! Give me Hiatt, Earle, Lovett, Bruce Cockburn, Jason Isbell and Rodney Crowell and I am a happy camper

[@tmac8892]

Being 21 doesn't last long, huh?

[@richardhansen1590]

@@tmac8892 Not long enough! :)

[@danielbohland5271]

May I suggest the late great John Prine for you also check out rock and roll group Dire Straits Mark Knopfler solo stuff

[@gpgrussell6863]

“Now there’s only two things in life but i forget what they are”... What an amazing lyric. The phrasing and musical pronunciation should be studied by next gen songwriters.

[@mobetta56]

We're mixing up drinks with mixed feelings. . .god, I love John Hiatt! This is one of my favorite Hiatt songs. How could you not love "there's only two things in life, but I forget what they are"?

[@ronniecanada]

Trying to fill this hole in my soul but nothing fits there! What a great songwriter!!!

[@mickeybsw]

Just let that pony ride!

[@1992guitars]

I'm 26 and feel that most of my peers have abysmal taste in music. Good to see other people around here who agree: John Hiatt, Steve Earle, John Prine...simply three of the best ever.

[@vittwoman]

Your taste in music is beyond EXCELLENT!!!

[@doughatton2515]

steve earle ?? you lost your mind ??

[@jacobkenyon6622]

25, right there with you. So many more. Lyle Lovett is great if you haven’t checked him out.

[@lauramayfield5410]

This video was filmed in 1994 and I'm actually in it for a few seconds at 3:24 the girl on the left in the white sweater. I was 24 at the time and I so miss these times!

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

I was listening while reading the comments then I saw yours. That's cool.

[@clos5700]

The first time I heard this gem it resonated with me on so many levels. "Trying to fill up this hole in my soul, but nothing fits there".

[@AnjerHalen]

Man, i'm 52 years old and just recentlly discovered this guy. I think iI missed alot. His music is great!

[@philliprawlinson8228]

Yes sir, I am 65, and this is my favorite video. Even the videos are excellent. I had head of him years earlier, but damn, when slow turning came out--- I know good stuff👍🍉

[@Kulardenu]

One of the few songs in the world & can listen to over & over. Hands down John Hiatt is America's greatest songwriter!

[@vittwoman]

AMEN!!! And Nashville agrees!

[@user-wi5qn3mq8o]

I agree

[@williamcarnell2251]

My mom's family survived the Great Depression on 40 acres in northeastern Arkansas next to Buffalo slough. Every time I hear this song it takes me there and it's 1933, now that's Americana. Grandpa built the house on the 40 acres himself. All that from a 4 minute, 35 second song, all of his music is like that.

[@davidwallen9411]

Absolutely one of the greatest songs ever written!

[@Jlivingston66]

He is a national treasure. Once he cleaned up and found his footing as an artist, every album has been a gem.

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Our man John is a special talent with an amazing ability to paint a picture with words in a way that only a few can. And he adds cool music too. ;) Long live John!

[@mjnmjn5674]

Haven't heard this in years Crying happy tears now of better times

[@StaceyGudelis]

I miss seeing y’all at greens grocery. You’ll never know how much you and Nancy touched my life. Best always…always. Stacey Anderson

[@danielspoelstra8938]

This is one of the best songs ever

[@michaelvince7221]

We play this track as part of our set and the good people of the UK love it. The melody is evocative and the beat is beguiling so even folks who have never heard it, love this track - best wishes, Mike from The Hicksville Band

[@Cldfsn0200]

Hiatt is the coolest ever!!!

[@Joejoesan]

My God! One of my 5 favourite Hiatt tunes of all time! I never knew this one was released as a single. It's incredible that songs like these don't sell a million/billion times. But it's great to see that at least it is much appreciated by his fans. John is one of the best!

[@leicestergirl63]

John Hiatt is such a great musician. He's amazing!

[@kayakttt]

Put this on my walkman 20 yrs ago to listen to on holiday with my kids, they still love the tracks from Perfectly good guitar , to this day ,now that's education

[@acerooni]

cool melody. he's a genius amongst songwriters.

[@swansdaughter]

This guy is a great singer. I can't imagine why he isn't more famous than he is. I had the CD "Perfectly Good Guitar", but my kids tore it up. BAD KIDS!

[@steveschwoch608]

One of my favorite songs of all time. And I've been around awhile.

[@YANOLA69]

Meeee Tooooo!

[@mikemalcom834]

Sixty three and I agree.

[@josephhorton7070]

41 here

[@darrenphillips6456]

Me too

[@terryliddy7909]

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[@macmcfall9319]

Just when you think that you've gypped, the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip......

[@TheDooftard]

Absolutely adore this song...

[@cherylczekala4558]

God, I love visiting Hiatt's videos. No vitriol, just love.

[@MindthegapMonday]

For what it's worth now, this song has been out there all along on the underrated "Perfectly Good Guitar" album. Just one more absolute gem from Hiatt that never got enough notice. Great to find it here.

[@boomer1579]

Not underrated.

[@goodun6081]

I heard this song Live four (count 'em, *four!* ) times on the Perfectly Good Guitar tour, with Mike Ward on guitar. As much as I love Ry Cooder and Sonny Landreth and David Immergluck and some of the other great folks who have played with John over the years, it was one hell of a band he had here, known as The Guilty Dogs ("I did it!) on that tour. This song was fantastic live, and Mike Ward's slide guitar break and solo on "Thank You Girl" was one of the most insane over-the-top phenomenal slide guitar moments I've ever heard. (I have it on tape, as one of the show's was broadcast on local radio and a friend taped it for me). I took my new girlfriend to the 3rd (and fourth) show I attended on that tour, and I think she fell in love with John Hiatt at the same approximate time she was falling in love with me! She has been a huge fan ever since. She tried to get tickets *today* for the upcoming tour of John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett, but all the good seats at the closest theater were already sold out, except for the seats in the nosebleed section. Our old eyes don't work that well at a distance, and anyway the timing would be problematic for her work schedule , so I guess we won't be able to see him this time around. Bummer!

[@tohaz]

This song is SO phillosphical...

[@davidbigelow259]

This song, as well as Cross My Fingers, was my "gateway" to the genius that is John Hiatt! IMO, he is the not only the greatest American songwriter but he is the greatest American lyricist ever. I welcome any others that are in his class. I would love to hear them!

[@BalashiBen]

Saw him live once, great performer. His album 'perfectly good guitar' could be a Greatest Hits record. Wonderful.

[@tomthreeg]

one can t go wrong with the best song writer EVER

[@fredbresnahan4376]

My favorite J.H. C.D. s.

[@markalvin9536]

"Now there's only two things in life, but I forget what they are"...Ha Ha!!

[@goodun6081]

"It seems we're either hanging on a moonbeam's coat-tails or wishin' on a star...."

[@abc-bu7nr]

Michael Ward's guitar work makes this one of my favorite Hiatt albums.

[@yotusboscrotus]

Rock on, John. Very few people paint a picture with words as well as John Hiatt.

[@mylesnussbaum6874]

Lived in Mississippi for a while and this sound was always on the bonfire playlist.

[@Hornadayfan]

My favorite Hiatt song. Love this song......

[@ItsDonaldSutherland]

just floated the Buffalo river yesterday and we did see some pretty sweet old homes, front porches, horses.

[@orvplay]

this is some of the best music in current times

[@bucks1955mjm]

Why does this damn song move me so much!!??

[@vittwoman]

Because it is brilliant!

[@tomosoos]

mr. hiatt's best songs, and there are several, stand alone

[@hmausolf]

I've seen quite a few performers on stage. John is among the very, very best of them all. There is no better singer and no better songwriter on the planet. Unfortunately I have seen him live only once, as he doesn't come to Germany too often. I'd love to see him again.

[@jayhawks69]

great music, nice man, JOHN HIATT!!

[@mobetta56]

One of John's best!

[@bob0s062]

An Indian blanket on a pony, with no rider in the flesh and bone. I've seen it in this Land of Enchantment.

[@dewaynebriney1726]

Buffalo River. Arkansas born and raised.

[@antoniodias4718]

From "perfectly good guitar" 1983. Superb!!! marvellous!!!

[@sdushdiu]

Antonio Dias 1993 ;-)

[@antoniodias4718]

Right!!! I'll repair the mistake immediately

[@chuckcontosta3114]

fantastic song writer

[@aloisemason3972]

Fabulous ..great rhythem and melody..guitar stringing great..great band

[@Wildmage357]

Well the last couple people who say that their peers don't get their taste in music... Our parents are cool and they listen to wicked music! We went to see Hiatt as a family when I was like 14. (The Mandy Moore thing is painful)

[@onehour30]

saw him twice in mobile .. great shows.. a national treasure!!!

[@danielbevill6784]

WoW! What memories! Shows my age!!!

[@BassPlayerSusan]

@ShortiSnappin You have really exceptional taste. Hey, I'm 33 and I was about your age when I got into John Hiatt too. Don't worry. John Hiatt and Stever Earle will still be highly regarded long after Kanye West and Rhianna are gone.

[@vittwoman]

YESSSSS!!!

[@epistte]

I was given a copy of Hiatt's "Slow Turning" cassette by a boss during a college job. I was probably about 22. I was a metal head but I instantly loved Hiatt. Delbert McClinton, Knopfler and Robert Cray were also some of my faves.

[@williamzander9708]

Year’s of living and driving that road this is a blues tribute song that I always thought was a great song and the best song Compared to highway 61 with Dylan .

[@alankcpa]

In a subtle and humble manner, he's the antithesis of the Hollyweird. He's a bard for the ages.

[@jamesfellers1673]

Thanks John...............................

[@kellycox4161]

Only two things in life we forget what they ae

[@evilschmoo]

just when you think you've been gypped, the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip.

[@desireewatson4587]

What a great storyteller he is with such a wonderfully unique voice to tell it in!

[@AdamantiumBuddha]

Reminds me a little of Tom waits. Love it!

[@peterdempsey6273]

Saw the man in Manchester UK, 20ish years ago. Great gig.

[@eddavis394]

I thank you great song and video.

[@jamesfellers1673]

Perfect song.

[@amcsibozgor6791]

Let that pony ride.

[@randallpatterson5915]

Always thought I would like to See John hook up with Neil young and the horse on this one. Guitar and drums very similar and a great song

[@coolnegative]

i'm wich yoos! He's the best! and This is one of my absoloute favorites of his! and of all.

[@stephenrollins7891]

So many similarities to manic depression. The song may have nothing in common, but it fits some ways, very close. Thank you John for telling truth better than any shrink.

[@RobertjHansen]

John Hiatt Rocks. So to speak

[@TheDooftard]

I can't believe I found this song on here...thank-you so much for putting it up. I absolutely LOVE this song and can never find it and no one seems to know it. Buffalo River Home...I have always felt a connection to the girl he is singing about; I think I am that girl! (But what girl doesn't, right?)

[@paulelliott3220]

Blasted out the album this came from earlier Awesome from the truly marvellous John Hiatt

[@shsgrad]

I have ALWAYS loved this song!!!! Thanks for the vid :-)

[@lwarteman]

@ShortiSnappin Good for you! Stand your ground....you are the one who should be laughing at them. This music will stand the test of time, theirs will be forgotten.

[@bob0s062]

I looked for this song from the mid 90s. At one point one person told me it must be Bob Dylan. What a joke.

[@kniteofzero]

that kid must have been crying frome the sheer epicness of John Hiat in person

[@bucks1955mjm]

BRILLIANT!!!

[@ronwalton5946]

Video filmed in Coahoma county and Clarksdale,listen closely to the lyrics.Luv you all.

[@bokking]

super! never knew there was a video of this song

[@TropicalDale]

mixing up drinks with mixed feelings

[@vittwoman]

One of my favorite lines too. I hope you get to see him live...it further proves what a genius he is.

[@Clairemac122]

I love you

[@danielbevill6784]

Legend!!!

[@SKEnterprisesInc]

@ShortiSnappin Hiatt's a recipient of the AMA's Lifetime Achievment Award in songwriting. Your parents are wise. Quality endures.

[@pretorious700]

@ShortiSnappin Kid, you are our hope for the future.

[@bob0s062]

An Indian blanket on a pony, with no rider in the flesh and bone. I've seen it in thie Land of Enchantment.

[@barstri2328]

2 things in life that's me!

[@Hemingway10100]

Here it is life!!!!1

[@Staylogical]

Mixing up drinks with mixed feelings.Say no more.

[@Hemingway10100]

My life sumed up!

[@chuckcontosta3114]

i like to see john hiatt visit columbus ohio one more time

[@johannmarlowe]

There are just two things in life--but I forget what they are

[@johnny69992]

I have found it :-)

[@purpulnerpul]

this song is "stright otta time"! lol 4 those who don't know,, stright otta time is another awesome tune by the wordsmith!

[@kenster007]

15 people who wouldn't know good music if it bit them on the ass.

[@alamanderflash]

I remember seeing this in fairly heavy rotation on CMT back when it came out. Yes, CMT used to play more than the same 20 songs (not to mention non-musical programming. What's up with that?). Getting bought out by MTV was the WORST thing to ever happen to CMT.

[@youamwho]

How could two idiots dislike this!? HOW!?!

[@vittwoman]

Who does not like this song, along with the rest of his huge catalogue have no taste, and aren't intelligent enough to understanding it! He's our hometown jewel here in Nashville.

[@dennis1943]

One more

[@alamanderflash]

Having owned the cassette (ask your parents) since it was released, I can testify that it IS "mixing up drinks, with mixed feelings". The repetition is intentional, when done right (as it is here) it enhances the meaning. When done wrong (as it so often is) it just sounds clunky.

[@jackdedert2945]

You're right. John quit drinking before this song came out. Thus the mixed feelings...tending bar as a teetotaler.

[@tomosoos]

@Kulardenu My sentiments exactly

[@jannieg22155]

Now there’s only two things in life But I forget what they are lol

[@dorksvilledog]

@dbciii i am right there with you on that dbcii.