John Hiatt with The Jerry Douglas Band - "All The Lilacs In Ohio" [Official Video]

From the new album 'Leftover Feelings,' out May 21 (‪@NewWestRecords‬): newwst.com/leftoverfeelingsID
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Directed by Lagan Sebert and Ted Roach
LYRICS:
You met her there, on a New York City stair
You were throwing up on your shoes
Tryin' to write the great book, well it really had you shook
With a bad case of wintertime blues
So you dragged her down to the ragged side of town
Shared a taxi to carry her home
Then she left her handkerchief there beside you on the seat
As if to emphasize that you were all alone
It smelled like springtime and you were just a boy
And all the lilacs in Ohio
All the lilacs in Ohio, there ya go
In the city streets and the dirty winter snow
All the lilacs in Ohio - hio
She is the love story you speak of
When you talk to Sam at the bar
But it's in the details your story often fails
Yeah, close, but no cigar
And you might see your own ass in a double whiskey glass
But you'll never erase her smile
And you'll never write it down, never find her in this town
Of phantom dreams and fingernail files
It was springtime, and you were just a boy
And all the lilacs in Ohio
All the lilacs in Ohio, there ya go
In city streets and the dirty winter snow
All the lilacs in Ohio - hio
So you pin her handkerchief to clean white linen sheets
And you unmake your bed and crawl in
You imagine her there and you're tangled in her hair
And she smells like flowers again
And it's springtime, and you were just a boy
All the lilacs in Ohio
All the lilacs in Ohio, there ya go
In the city streets and the dirty winter snow
All the lilacs in Ohio - hio
© 2021 New West Records

[@misterjim4458]

As with John Prine this John is also an American Treasure...

[@gottadomor7438]

First time I ever saw John Prine he had an opening act guess who? John Hiatt. Prine had an accompanist on second acoustic guitar; Hiatt all he had was hisself well and his own guitar & a small electric piano, too. Sparse stage setting but a feast of musical entertainment. Thanksgiving eve 1985.

[@grant50]

@@gottadomor7438 John opened for Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, first time I saw him. He had an actual _acoustic_ piano, that time. Late 70s.

[@Baci302]

I was just about to type the same. They each make me feel like a human being again.

[@michaellevesque8084]

Amen!

[@m0j0b0ne]

The smile that lights up John's face as Jerry starts to play...

[@frankd.506]

Me too

[@choppytde6030]

I mean, if he cared about other people's health, why wasn't he wearing a mask? But the real question is, after a year why still wear masks? The science right, gotta follow the science, this video would have been perfect with no masks

[@frankd.506]

@@choppytde6030 This isn't a Fux News thread

[@johnnybirkla2901]

Yep,these CATS are the SH!T.. THAT'S ALL ..

[@johnnybirkla2901]

GREATNESS....🤔😎

[@poguie]

John Hiatt is like a vintage wine... just gets better with age!

[@mikelord9860]

You just reminded me to pour another glass - thanks, friend!

[@Kaleidoscope369]

I kid you not...I’ve had this tune on repeat for the last two hours, but I could take eight hours more...absolutely brilliant...’n great lyrics as well...what fine artists sound like when laced together ❤️

[@JeffMountainPicker]

It is truly beautiful. I've been at a few of his live shows; my favorite was the Strawberry Music Festival 🍓 up near Yosemite Valley in California. I chatted with him after the show; he's a mellow, kind-hearted, and witty gentleman.

[@Baci302]

Jerry Douglas on the dobro is amazing as is his band. And John Hiatt just keeps writing/singing/playing incredibly beautiful music abut the American experience.

[@235buz]

I was sitting 10 feet from Jerry and his band in Ann Arbor Michigan a few years back. Best show of my life. Even got to chat for a spell afterwards.

[@Baci302]

@@235buz Very nice moment. Do you play?

[@peterstromberg5693]

"You might see your ass in a double whiskey glass" - classic Hiatt!

[@betsareoff]

No one writes like John Hiatt. Will always be my favorite songwriter.

[@jodyhoffman1405]

For the last 40 years every album is better than the last one, I haven't heard a bad album from John Hiatt yet. His songs are stories of his life & he makes no excuses.

[@235buz]

What a treasure.

[@ianhampton1208]

I would have to respectfully disagree. I'm a fan of Hiatt and have all his albums, but he is very similar to Neil Young where he has many duff albums amongst the great ones.

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

Many years ago, a few people and I were talking to John after a show at McCabes. The guy standing next to me asked John, "When are you going to record All the Lilacs in Ohio?" John looked at him blankly and said, "I've never heard of that. I don't think it's one of mine." I laughed (I'd known John for a while) and said, "John, I have a tape of you singing it!" He just shrugged and said, "Well I don't remember it." I guess when you've written as many songs as he has, you forget a few. He must have come across an old demo or something and relearned the song. I'm glad, because it's one of my old favorites.

[@paulelliott3220]

What a wonderful song; absolutely brilliant Like the live recording and new treatment ... John is one of the truest and most awesome songwriters around This is one treat in lockdown - gonna put on a few of his albums tonight and enjoy ✅

[@jamespriest9658]

Oh dear lordy, no one anywhere any genre is close, John is the top of the pyramid.. Im all over the board at 65, been playing my whole life, from folk to punk and all of the great bands of my youth. John is what every musician aspires to be. Plus he kills live. I'm an old deadhead soooo there u go

[@docben1541]

Beautiful. 🌻🕊😍❤❤👍Thank you John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas.

[@TBlanktim]

That look they all have of sharing the collaborative experience of something special says it all. Smiles of satisfaction in partaking of real team effort. It's one of the best feelings to have.

[@MrRTFirefly]

I'm 70 years old, some how..having survived a living a life in NYC's lower East side (aka East Village) many many moons ago (60's). I could have been the subject of this tune. So, I haven't purchased any music in some time. I did this, yesterday. Great jobs guys!!

[@aslekhachetia2610]

Heard this band's song in a small restaurant... it was played by the owner in his phone, a handsome old man.. I loved the beat so went and asked the song name.. he wrote it for me with shaky hands in a small piece of paper and gave it to me with a smile.❤

[@HondoSauce]

Thats so sweet. A song in itself. ❤

[@brianhayes78]

That guitar solo is killer! Great song.

[@JeffMountainPicker]

Right, you are! Very creative; what was that, anyway? It was like he was playing emotional mapping points, and each just happened to be made out of notes. Not a melody in the conventional sense, but a sonic thrill ride that fits perfectly!

[@markjcarpentermc]

Jerry's from my hometown leavittsburg Ohio.. best dobro player ever.

[@notbraindead7298]

Anytime Jerry Douglas shows up the bar rises. It's not just his skills but his licks are always so tasty and spot on!

[@professornuke7562]

I'd say he has a serious claim to the title.

[@notbraindead7298]

@@professornuke7562 Very serious!😊

[@wimvandijk6275]

Wow, in the iconic RCA Studios on Music Row! You can surely hear the vibe of all those gone-by musical greats looking over the shoulders of these world class musicians.

[@lisaurban72]

Just did the RCA studio B tour today and sat in that room. What a trip to watch this video today. Fantastic song and super performance.

[@tonyfry2070]

an absolutely exemplary songwriter accompanied by one of the best dobro players I have heard

[@tankhalffull]

Wow! Cannot wait for this one... John Hiatt an American Treasure.., with the great Jerry Douglas!

[@snmthecloser]

All too often these days musicians, even the technically proficient, simply go through the motions. No joy, no feel, no love for the greatest gift given to our species. Yet John is enjoying every moment here. Graceful and kind is his tone, with grit and an intangible definition of cadence and sound us mere mortals count only hope to conjure. Beautiful.

[@DH-lx8iu]

I miss going to a John Hiatt consert here in Sweden, it’s been many years now but the memories never fades. Stay safe 🇸🇪🙏

[@jacicrimmccrary]

We will always love John and Jerry and how wonderful to hear them playing together!

[@johnhiatt1252]

Thanks for being a great fan. Your warm support will always be appreciated with much love♥️♥️♥️. Please kindly send a mail for more conversation via [e-mail]

[@BillyGarland]

We love Jerry Douglas 💜🌻💐

[@jaminbas]

Beautiful smile to kick this off John Hiatt.

[@garylemons5991]

My goodness, is this not the greatest song. I love this video. Just to watch the smiles between them is worth it but what a beautiful song!!!

[@jokermaan1]

What a great combination. John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas. Inspired!

[@magdalenmiazga9119]

I just love this. Thank you.

[@zannataylor9951]

Great song! No one sounds like Hiatt - Hope to see him live again.

[@teejeigh4735]

reincarnation?

[@zannataylor9951]

@@teejeigh4735 A live show, in-person. 🙂

[@jacksonfl]

I watch KZbin videos all of the time. Can't remember enjoying one more than this in a long time. Their joy just spills over. Loved their faces when they knew that they had nailed it.

[@tracymilsom4443]

Seeing John Hiatt with a mask sends shivers down my spine. Stay safe John. I just couldn't bear it.

[@gottadomor7438]

Sends a message to me too; not a same as you tho. Hiatt's constitution needs no coverup. And nor the others in that room either ... Meaning no offense to all others here, we can agree to disagree while still enjoying an American musical treasure's music.

[@scottcampbell7535]

@@gottadomor7438 "no offense to all others here" Yet you brought it up!

[@jerodspeake6463]

@@scottcampbell7535 don't be that guy

[@hankarnold3549]

Vaccinate!!!

[@choppytde6030]

@@hankarnold3549 hahahahah, yes, please do

[@stephenbrown2922]

It is worth it just to see the expressions of satisfaction in the faces of all those great musicians when the song ends. They enjoyed it and do did I.

[@notbraindead7298]

All of the musicians knew they just finished a brilliant performance and especially how perfectly timed the ending was.

[@tamarrosenberg-walker7599]

A great song and a joy to watch these great musicians. Thank you.

[@emmexfyv]

The Man never disappoints - BRAVO!

[@paulwgaughan]

Two of my all time faves together at last!

[@elsen029]

Great to see John playing again; a wonderful new version of a great song! Sounds great! Looking forward to the new album release. Greetings from Holland :-)

[@violetwolf66]

Beautiful John you have helped my soul for years even more so this past winter and now even more with this boquet of beautiful scented lilacs and dreams

[@clifforddeintje5438]

You've just got to love how they all break out into smiles when the dobro starts up! The sound guy's wearing masks stamps this masterpiece during this terrible worldwide pandemic. Beautiful music will outlive us all. Bravo Johnny and the band.

[@amandamclean6983]

Always a joy to hear you John! My all time favourite artist and can't wait to see you live again soon. Stay safe.

[@johnhiatt1252]

Thanks for being a great fan. Your warm support will always be appreciated with much love♥️♥️♥️. Please kindly send a mail for more conversation via [e-mail]

[@francisd.official9751]

@@johnhiatt1252 halo I like yours songs for example alone in the dark she is beautiful you could sing this song in Italian but not only this but also your other songs for example that of the last album you could try to sing it in Italian or you could sing one of your blues songs in Italian in my opinion would you be good

[@upnort55]

What a joy to watch and listen...

[@mirabaimarquardt3210]

Can't. Stop. Listening to this...

[@johnhiatt1252]

Thanks for being a great fan. Your warm support will always be appreciated with much love♥️♥️♥️. Please kindly send a mail for more conversation via [e-mail]

[@ARichardP]

Always a joy to hear and see John Hiatt making new music. Can’t wait for the next tour.

[@markchiro2497]

Love John Hiatt been a fan for many decades!

[@freetickeys]

Seen them the other night in Cincinnati, Ohio. Just an awesome show! You could see Jerry feeding off his fellow musicians as a plant receives nourishment from the sun.

[@tamaralabaer6684]

Gorgeous! Thank you.

[@tamaralabaer6684]

@John Hiatt 🎵 I'm 60 but I've only recently been turned onto your music through WNRN in Virginia. I'm becoming one of your die-hard fans and spreading the word about you.

[@allenhume8761]

Right on, John!

[@jdogdaddy]

Love me some John Hiatt!! You bring that Perfectly Good Guitar back to Colorado Springs John!! Blessings!

[@SuperHarvey56]

Love John Hiatt.

[@davelines]

this tune is just fantastic.

[@arunachalamusic]

soo gooddd....man!

[@johnbates1795]

So, its the studio andd all its history and vibe...great song, great musicians in an epic recording venue...

[@laerkehaven]

Seemss like, these boys like playing together, as much as I like listening. Can't wait May 21

[@SuperCeleste007]

So happy you've been busy making new music! Thanks as always, can't wait to hear the full album.

[@stephenhenion8304]

What a great tune here!!!👍🎵👍🎶👍🎵👍🎶

[@oleriis-vestergaard6844]

John your the Mann, keeps amasing me and i have been with him the last 30 years and keeps rolling on

[@patearly9492]

Thank you so much for sharing. Love this group! God bless everyone

[@henriksrensen3220]

There is NO gods

[@petemcdonough6292]

Really special song ..

[@michaelwattie489]

Can't stop listening to and looking at this!! So effin'brilliant. Looks like you folks really enjoy playing together . Thanks so much for sharing it.

[@patriciahulett4411]

Seeing John smile is magical 💕

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Jerry Douglas and John Hiatt. Ethylene, a fool would ask for more.

[@Tearloch]

Two Universal treasures .. I canna wait to celebrate this new album.

[@TheOBOM]

Just up to one minute and already hooked ... this is one of the Greatest most underestimated songwriters and guitarplayers of all time IMHO. Please be calling him "Master John" from now on, thank you kindly.

[@rockstrada]

Great!!! New music from Mr. Hiatt is always welcome!

[@laurabarno7591]

This is a glorious song!

[@papatriot9882]

John is the best hands down!

[@onufrm]

I just saw them at the Ridgefield Playhouse - great show! A great song gets even greater with Jerry and his band.

[@danielmorris3687]

One of the very few videos I've hit the like button before I hear the first note. ✌🇨🇦

[@outlawpete6728]

Brilliance !!.. keep safe & well everyone . 🇮🇪☘️

[@surfraptor]

Bought the vinyl, it's on my turntable non stop. Thanks John, Jerry, the band. I am blown away. Perfect album for these times. We need more smiles. Love from Holland.

[@kw9473]

Great song! Looking forward to the album release.

[@loseweight4life]

That's some great pickin'!

[@grahamhaynes4284]

That was a wonderful surprise. Very much looking forward to the album and maybe a European tour?

[@leedufour]

Thanks guys!

[@michaelwattie489]

Gerry Douglas!!!! WTF, amazing. Thanks to you both,and the young lads in the band

[@marcobroglio9840]

Great & wonderfull

[@oakmtnman]

Love it! As always Thanks John for what you do. Cant wait for the CD.

[@linejumper9741]

What a beautiful celebration of life ! JD Myers Fishook Custom Resonator Guitars

[@WilliamAlanPhoto]

Yes.

[@jamesmccarthy5086]

This is my favorite song on the album. Absolutely love it

[@codygoggin]

Very excited as always for new Hiatt music!

[@billroberts4910]

Absolutely great. Good to see everyone.

[@brianneligan6870]

If you’re a dobro player, you’ll agree that Jerry’s intro is just incredible.

[@johnnolan3034]

That was awesome. Nothing like playing together. Can't wait for this summer. Music will be celebrated as it hasn't been since Woodstock.

[@PaulGarnerBlueskiwi]

Such a great song... love this new version!

[@Joel-ls6fn]

Instant preorder. Love you John

[@goodgollywally]

Been a John Hiatt fan for 30 plus years!

[@andykohn14]

I have to discipline myself to stay on slide guitar, Hiatt and Douglass together are magic.

[@johnwise7693]

A gem!

[@Chrisc-ro8kv]

Yes

[@martind.jr.1973]

Awesome, i love this music ! can't wait for the rest to come.

[@Grandmenil]

Again a fantastic song! Love it!

[@ambercometto1148]

I LOOOVE this!! You guys all sound amazing! 🤩

[@johndeschenes8369]

Two musical legends!

[@MichaelBWhiteMusic]

Damn gentlemen...burning the groove down like a fire in a swamp...beautful

[@onedeplorable6781]

So awesome! Yup, about sums this up😍

[@domenicoiurbetti3945]

Lovethis Wuandfol song great video saluti a tutti da Amersfoort Holland forza juve

[@tankhalffull]

Back for another listen... even better the second time... ordered my copy last night!

[@loosieclocker]

This is face melting good

[@malcolmf1381]

Amazing John Hiatt song,but even I would sound good backed by that wonderfull band.

[@westernmaryland1928]

This must be the day for new CDs, first Alan Doyle, Greg Keelor, now John Hiatt, all ordered! THANKS!