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Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

By: Jesse Jackson
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 A podcast dedicated to discussing every John Hiatt song in alphabetical order featuring Sylvan Groth and Jesse Jackson. John Robert Hiatt (born August 20, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter.[ Hiatt has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards. He has released 22 studio albums, two compilation albums and one live album.His songs have been covered by Bonnie Raitt (Thing called Love), Bob Dylan (The Usual), Have a Little Faith in Me (Joe Cocker, Jewel, Mandy Moore & Bon Jovi) , Memphis in the Meantime (Carl Perkins, Greg Allman) Angel Eyes (Jeff Healey Band) to name just a few. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.2022-2023 Music
Episodes
  • "Hyatt's Retro Rockabilly: A Dive into 'Maryanne'"

    "Hyatt's Retro Rockabilly: A Dive into 'Maryanne'"
    Aug 25 2025
    🎸🎙️ Dive into the world of John Hiatt with us as we explore the fascinating story behind "Marianne" in our latest @PerfectlyGoodPod episode! What’s your favorite Hiatt song? Let us know! #JohnHiatt #MusicPodcast #NewEpisode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Celebrating John Hiatt's Birthday & Supporting Cumberland Heights

    Celebrating John Hiatt's Birthday & Supporting Cumberland Heights
    Aug 20 2025
    In this special episode of the Perfectly Good Podcast, hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth celebrate John Hiatt's birthday for the third time. The episode features an inspiring discussion with Kyle Williams, the Director of Philanthropy at the Cumberland Heights Foundation. Kyle shares his journey in the non-profit sector, the impactful work of Cumberland Heights in aiding individuals and families affected by addiction, and the organization’s unique programs including music therapy. The conversation also highlights the importance of the family program in treating addiction and shares ways listeners can support Cumberland Heights, including an upcoming benefit concert. Celebrate John Hiatt's birthday while learning about an organization making a real difference in people’s lives. Don't miss this heartfelt episode full of hope and healing. Links: https://cumberlandheights.org/giving/ (Concert is one of three options for donating) Reminder: John will be 73 on August 20th; why not give $73? A news piece about last year's concert?: https://youtu.be/BeRkpVIB7oI?si=ZdiHkP-C_55MoeAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Unveiling 'Madonna Road' - A Deep Dive into John Hiatt's Mystical Classic

    Unveiling 'Madonna Road' - A Deep Dive into John Hiatt's Mystical Classic
    Aug 18 2025
    Welcome to the 152nd episode of 'Perfectly Good Podcast,' your top John Hiatt podcast, hosted by Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth. In this episode, we explore the enigmatic song 'Madonna Road' from Hiatt's album 'Slug Line.' This deep dive uncovers the fascinating backstory involving John Hiatt and co-writer Jim Wimar, discusses the song's peculiar lyrics, and reminisces about its personal significance. Join us as we dissect the melody, cadence, and potential hidden meanings behind this mysterious track. Don't miss this nostalgic and insightful journey into Hiatt's early work! 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 01:49 Starting a New Letter in the Hyatt Catalog 02:41 Discussing 'Madonna Road' from Slug Line 04:22 John Hyatt's Early Years and Band Stories 06:53 Speculations and Interpretations of 'Madonna Road' 08:08 Analyzing the Lyrics of 'Madonna Road' 21:45 Analyzing the Lyrics 22:11 Interpreting the Imagery 23:18 The Story Behind the Song 25:23 Personal Reflections and Nostalgia 28:50 Rating the Song 37:25 Listener Engagement and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
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