John Hiatt with Lyle Lovett - Adios To California (Live in the Bing Lounge)

[@ldreese33]

“Two cigarettes from the package gone, you must of thought about it just that long”. Gets me every time.

[@pratthall2040]

Just found this song today and it’s on repeat. That line, in particular, is a gut punch.

[@paulajenkins6978]

I think this was about his wife. So sad.

[@ldreese33]

@@paulajenkins6978it is

[@MCotugno]

this song should be regarded as one of his best of all time...

[@jasonosborne6437]

and that is REALLY saying something!

[@randalbladel2817]

I dunno. I’d have to think about it. He has written so many good ones.

[@andrewz4537]

Profound song, catches one deep in the soul. Another masterpiece by John. I'd love to see what's going on in Lyle's mind as he listens to this masterpiece. Perhaps the same thing as a lot of us, being touched deeply.

[@kjm2199]

Maybe "I'm not worthy!"

[@michaelyarmas4423]

absolutely! that is another beautiful thing about Lyle Lovett, is he feels deeply ! oh and he is as much in Love with John Hiatt as we are! incredible synergy between those two!

[@Conti1]

I love all the videos of John with Lyle co-starring. He always looks so deep in thought or reflection. It looks like respectful admiration.

[@ldreese33]

I discovered this man music a few months ago. Man, have I been missing out. He is so damn good.

[@mattikymenvaara4917]

I know exactly what you mean! Been listening Mr. Hiat the whole Autumn, never heard of him before :D

[@Barrienthanos]

@@mattikymenvaara4917 It must be something that happens to all of us when we discover him!

[@dough4297]

But isn't it great to find a treasure like this and realizing you could've entered eternity without knowing and now you're aware?

[@janethalley4808]

A soul full of poetry...his songs touch me deeply.

[@claudiagibsonmusic]

Just one of the best songwriters to ever walk the planet. A national treasure. This is a perfect tune.

[@paddyyerdad]

I've been playing for 35 years and everything you need to know can be found listening to his songs..sparseness, lyrics, dynamics, killer slide ...

[@dstone3241]

One of the best songs he's ever done, and much better than the album version. Such a wonderful voice, great lyrics, and lovely guitar playing. And I love Lyle's little admiring smile.

[@klaus3579]

This song touches me as much as Neil Young's "Oh my, Rock'n Roll will never die!".

[@ziastateofmind]

Thank you for every note, every lyric.

[@Robbo57]

master songwriter....set my brain on fire...

[@TheSchweineferkel]

oh how great this is the John Hiatt with a new song, how this is great oh man!!!!Oh, a new album and so! Fully great, the John Hiatt!!!!! FULLY great!!!!!

[@jonathanjohnson4981]

Such a great song lyle is just sitting there takin it all in.

[@petemaloney9783]

Thank you for this treat!

[@madroseaustx7386]

The chords to Adios To California by John Hiatt are: 1st verse: Am,C,G,Dm F,G,Am F,C,G,Am F,G,Am Chorus: F,C G,Am F,C Am,G,F 2nd Verse: C,G,Dm F,G,Am C,G,Dm F,G,Am 3rd Verse: Am,C G,Dm F,G,Am

[@davemcelderry7086]

thanks maddie I needed that

[@marthavaughan5608]

Wonderful performance!!!

[@dplault01234]

Thanks a lot men !

[@crosslink1493]

Love his playing and songwriting, been listening to him since he first broke out in the vibrant music club scene in early-1980s Los Angeles as an 'angry young man' (anyone remember 'Cop Party'?), later 'escaping' California for Nashville. One thing I notice here is he plays the rhythem melody on the lower strings and complements it with notes on the higher strings, which is the opposite of most guitar playing.

[@TheAtticradio]

Total magic !! First time hearing ! Must do some serious back catalog check on John Hiatt on really knew his most recent stuff .

[@patrikfaming9047]

I loooooove the song!

[@LuckyDogDave]

Boy I'd love to see John just like this, the video has been added to Dave's Basement Track #38 States V1

[@kenbullock5659]

Definitely one of his best.

[@denydudzik5412]

I saw John Hiatt 5-6 times but the first two times I saw him at IUP with Tom McIntosh in the student lounge which wasn't very big for $12. We knew he was going to be special.

[@rogerpropst7768]

Thanks man

[@artwilmeth6944]

" Eatin doughnuts and readin Twain ". Mr Hiatt has a way with lyrics that is magical. As Bonnie Raitt says John Hiatt is the only person who could rhyme amoeba with Queen of Sheba .

[@wendybird4660]

"2 cigarettes from the package gone... it must have taken you about that long." Magic.

[@petemaloney9783]

I’ve read that the “two cigarettes gone” line is a reference to his wife’s suicide; if true, that’s a nice little nod to her

[@philknott4620]

@@petemaloney9783 the whole song is about the period after her death and his move from California to Nashville as a result of needing a fresh start. that line the most obvious reference though

[@Greenlandscaping5]

This is a classic!

[@thecatballcatbed1268]

Wow, thanks for this!

[@marktedford7231]

Great song

[@riccardino82]

Stupenda

[@piniped]

Wow great song!

[@jardarsrvoll9864]

Incredible song. Lpve the guitar, obviously

[@southak]

@MrBluetrail thanks for the recomendations

[@moragmacgregor6792]

I love you, Lyle.

[@josekma1]

Awesome

[@whoisthenext1]

Superbe.

[@rockmaple8]

Way back when I saw that Bonnie Raitt covered his music I had to check him out.he's one of the all time greats...funny thought provoking and just plain awesome! Where can I buy a Solar Sex Panel?

[@southak]

@paddyyerdad completely agree. It's a tragedy that music of such quality gets such a small audience while x-factor gets millions...

[@brookspn]

@ mechfeeney: John was doing this while Springsteen and Tom were playing rock 'n roll and Jakob Dylan wasn't even a thought in his Dad's mind.

[@talalsalem1874]

"That's it for me"

[@Klaudiart]

I totally like John Hiatt

[@b4ned]

Why mention Lyles name if he doesn't sing?

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

Poignant

[@artwilmeth6944]

bigpalley : John is playing a Rigaud guitar on this track but has many Gibsons that he plays and Fender Telecaster.

[@bradleyjohnstott]

Thanks Art! Just saw this. I'm used to John's J200s and J45s and was just curious.

[@TheGgguitar]

does any one have the cords

[@bigpalley]

Anybody know what kind of guitar John is playing here. Sounds great.

[@dougdavis8986]

Taylor

[@streeter1957]

Anybody know what guitar John is playing?

[@AGuerreroW]

I love the part of Lyle Lovett...XDDDDDDDDDDD

[@526723]

I am not a big Hiatt fan, but this is a Great Song.!!!

[@01Rising]

@MCotugno f@*kin rights!!

[@JDHobbs]

someone done stole my seersucker suit...

[@henrycolen]

great song, but this should be titled "John Hiatt - Adios to California (with Lyle Lovett, napping)"

[@artwilmeth6944]

Henry Colen, in this format john would play a song then Lyle would play one while John napped as you say.

[@mechfeeney]

bruce springstein meets the wallflowers meets tom petty

[@goghman]

thats a beautiful fucking song and i got nothing to do with americana i live in india ffs

[@lahainalarry5566]

Lyle looks too busy! That's the time to take a short break!