John Hiatt performs "Crossing Muddy Waters"

John Hiatt performed LIVE from Borders in Ann Arbor, MI.
www.bordersmedia.com/liveat01/hiatt

[@timwright4263]

It makes me weep that this man is not a music legend. Big love from England ❤

[@joejamison8876]

One of the greatest songs ever written in my opin....I met Mr Hiatt after he had performed a blues set and mentioned how much I wish he had played that song...I could see how that song affected him and I told him I was sorry to bring it up but that song just goes right through my heart like no other...he said...where are you from?...I told him...he said I will play it next time I come to your town....he didn't the first time but he did the second time...It was amazing- his daughter was in the audience and it was such an honor to hear that masterpiece and he is such a courageous artist to turn that tragedy into something beautiful that he shared with the world! Only an artist can do that.....

[@amywvful]

There is no "genre" to describe John Hiatt. He stands alone.

[@TSPH1992]

In the Netherlands you only hear have a little faith in me. But when you are willing to dig deeper into his discography it's like a journey through past present and future. Only a select few of singer songwriters are capable of giving you such a feeling. And John Hiatt is one of the greatest

[@charlesmontgomery7002]

Imagine stumbling unknowingly into a Borders and coming across this legend giving such an intimate performance!

[@damfino1964]

Deceptively simple song. He's singing about the suicide of his wife, when their daughter Lilly was still a baby. This song gives me chills.

[@johncarey6963]

Without a doubt, Hiatt’s life was in the shitter by the mid 80s. Thankfully, he and Lily made it through to the other side!

[@cjrichards7008]

I didn't know that, wow, adds a whole new dimension to this song, Thanks!

[@DocIPA]

@@cjrichards7008 same here, had no idea, that takes this from a 10 of 10 to a 12 on the amazing scale

[@gatoryak7332]

I liked the song more before I read that. Great songs, like this one, can be interpreted different ways. I wonder why Mr. Hiatt chose to put those lyrics to an lilting melody and an upbeat, driving rhythm.

[@notibutthespicegirls9372]

My good friend shot himself mother's day. Left his wife, and daughter Lilly. I hate the strength of the parallel. Bless your enemies, pray for those who hate you.

[@GeryRiba]

JJ CALE . TONY JOE WHITE . JOHN HIATT myvheroes....

[@rlb3255]

I've seen John at least 10 times. In everything he does he never fails to confirm that he is one of the true genius songwriters and performers of our time.

[@jaggs7346]

Beautiful song. John Hiatt is the real thing.

[@paulkeyton2870]

This is what greatness is all about , how lucky we are to live in such a great country" America"!! and have amazing talent that to enjoy .

[@petrotmyrcz308]

John's the total package and I really like the way he plays that jumbo guitar on this song.

[@dsimms561]

What a great place to see a solo performer. Especially this guy. Great acoustic guitar work

[@bigroy38]

I miss Borders.

[@markhorn9239]

Saw John on this album's tour. Just John, his guitar and his feet for percussion. One of the best shows I have ever seen.

[@poguie]

Such a legend. One of the best song writers of all time.

[@mickberry164]

Agreed!

[@patrickgriffin2292]

You have given us so much. Thank you John.

[@marktrela7309]

I get to see/hear him tomorrow night in Bloomington, Indiana....he is truly a Hoosier Treasure.....

[@callingit]

hiatt at Borders? Are you f'in kidding me???? GREAT!!!

[@marcosaiani7944]

I Heard his songs in 1987 for the First Time in a record shop in Edinburgh. Bring the family in particular. I purchased It. I liked also slow tuning very much.

[@leesher1845]

Wonderful; I’ve listened to this a dozen times. What a thrill it would’ve been to have heard it live. ❤️ 🎶

[@jenrossful]

i love this song so much. so heartbreaking.

[@Alvanaelst]

Great artist, Great Man

[@JeffMountainPicker]

Wow; I didn't know about that origin of that song. It's one of my favorites. My dear wife Carol and I are big John Hiatt fans; we saw him at the Strawberry Music festival in N California years ago. Several times over the years. She just died a couple of weeks ago. I'm putting together a set to play at her send-off. Several Hiatt songs. I feel like I'm dying inside 💔 This music is keeping me alive.

[@Grt120453]

I’m so sorry for your loss it’s such a difficult terrain to travel and music might be one of the few decent refuges My partner has been gone 6 years 4 months and I still feel it so profoundly Go as well as you can sir

[@JeffMountainPicker]

​@Grt120453 Thank you for the kind words 🙏. We're having a gathering and Remembrance next weekend. This is very hard to get through, but I will make it some how. Be well!

[@countrynuno]

I love the song

[@hayleyyoung9661]

Thank you John, for this album. "When that sweet brown girl of mine..."

[@Petercetera-1]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️

[@elementrypenguin3116]

The guy’s amazing!

[@leesher1845]

Great tune. Want to see John Hiatt live!

[@thomasfrederic7831]

True musician from France

[@mick5376]

Seen him many times from Minnesota to Connecticut, never better

[@benglassman]

Dude is the real deal

[@dougdavis8986]

benglassman : what does that even mean? Dork

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

I am a definite new fan

[@jmack3411]

Helen Lizzy Stewart welcome to the club! I think you’ll find you like it here! :)

[@Mookie439]

Love that John Hiatt!!!!! 1

[@guitaristeh]

love it!

[@larrysaylor]

so cool

[@WillyPDX94]

John Hiatt is one of our foremost songwriters (across all genres) and an amazing performer. The people in this audience are just sitting there like lumps. I hope this isn't representative of Ann Arbor in general. How can you listen to John and now at least tap your effing foot? Oh well. Rock on, John!

[@gatoryak7332]

They know how special it was to hear John Hiatt in that setting and they were LISTENING. It was not a rock concert, dance hall, or tavern - all places one might expect more animated audiences.

[@lclaughton]

You stated that very accurately! Mr Hiatt is a true musical icon...Strange how things change isn't it? John is still playing and singing as good as ever. In a way its like a great quarter back who can not compete in todays game with bad knees who is just a memory to those who remember him when! But, John can play on and on. Today he goes where the gigs are I guess. One thing sure, his music remains gold plated in a changing world where Bill Clinton gives speeches to stay in the game.

[@dougdavis8986]

You're a dork

[@taylorbad]

I can't hear this song and not think of the scene in "Lonesome Dove" when Ellie leaves July johnson with a shady bunch on a flatboat. If you watch that wonderful video, you will have to agree with me.

[@Jamesdylandean]

Awesome!! And i love the scene of children hearing real music, not the usual limp lyrics that they are usually exposed to. I wonder what brand of guitar he was playing? It is beautiful and has a great tone to it.

[@ottertraildesign]

James Dean It’s a Gibson Jumbo.

[@artwilmeth6944]

No description needed . Amy

[@scarletapril12]

Grrrreat!!

[@johnnyvandegazet9512]

I m a fan since slug Line

[@steroidolympics2012]

I love you, John. I feel for so many acoustic legends whom struggle trying to amplify acoustics. This guitar prolly sounds great unplugged, but I am not a fan of the piezo representation of this and many other wonderful acoustics. Such a drag. I wonder what John feels is the best system that doesn't colour the natural sound of his acoustics.

[@anamericanforrest9523]

1:14 just a baby daughter walking by

[@RF-bc4ij]

💔

[@Shy_Magpie]

Pity he is in a book store - bet most of the audience had no idea he is a living legend!

[@1baddab]

Sarah dumbass

[@1baddab]

Sarah you are a special kind of stupid

[@charvakkarpe]

That's what I was thinking, too. The audience looked rather unmoved.

[@loringuysingersongwriterfo1917]

?? most songwriters do small venues.. John has the pull to do large and small venues, pay huge to his pull as an artist and songwriter

[@maddmax9735]

I agree Sarah. Actions speak more than words too. Some have 0 respect for others. I'm wondering why people have babies here. Not the appropriate place for infants and children. So they can start crying and ruin the show for everyone else? I would be pissed if I was there.

[@rogerbullock4151]

Fantastic of course, but what is the meaning of “like a rusty shot in a hollow sky”?

[@timadams9119]

...Why. T.F. is he playing in a Borders Books ??? Sad to see this...