LIVE ON 'SOUNDSTAGE' (2003) - JOHN HIATT & THE GONERS

IMHO, John Hiatt has always been at his very best in the company of the 'Goners'. The bayou and swamp sound provided by the more than rock-solid rhythm section of David Ranson (bass) and Ken Blevins (drums) plus the outstanding brilliance of slide guitar ace Sonny Landreth (the 'King Of Slydeco') leaves nothing to be desired when Hiatt's songs get the special 'Goners' treatment.

In September 2003 the PBS live music programme "Soundstage" presented a rocking performance of these songs:
Paper Thin 0:00
My Baby Blue 4:35
Cry Love 9:20
Memphis In The Meantime 15:05
Thing Called Love 21:30
It hardly gets any better than that - enjoy!

[Todd]

I a saw John and Lyle Lovit in Rochester, Minnesota a few years ago and they were fantastic!!

[hcgreier]

Where has the good music gone? Classic rock setup, nice!
Music made by hands, feet & brain. Thank You!

[benleblanc]

Prolific songwriter, amazing live shows, musical genius to be appreciated for generations, kudos to Sonny

[blastman]

Just saw John and the Goners at 2023 New Orleans Jazzfest and they played a killer set. They're a little older, a lot wiser, and still funky!! One of the two or three best sets that I saw over the two Jazzfest weekends. Rock on

[jefftippett]

Such an enormous talent! He flows effortlessly from full-blown electric to solo acoustic. Had the priveledge of seeing them inTempe a few years back. For the second set, Sonny was unbelievable and the audience, me included was In The Zone!

[stSaintsFan]

Down here in Louisiana John Hiatt is King!

[hollymccormick]

Always loved to see John live..he was so good, loved his twisted music as well, he was different his songs...and loved to watch him perform.

[UniversoMelomaniaco]

wow thanks, i never heard my baby blue live !

[DrJetty]

Memphis in the Meantime made me eat at the Rendezvous, eaten there 3 times now, I've been a fan of john Hiatt since 1988...

[jimdonovan]

When John had the Goners, it was simply the very best band out there. I got to know these guys and all are terrific people all the way. They should have become multi-platinum selling and sold out huge arenas.

[davidlilker]

Thanks for posting this. Love John’s songwriting, and Sonny has my vote for greatest slide player on the planet.

[qsapatriotmdsmart]

And at the end, Sonny shows everyone he's a bad ass without the slide, too.

[msh]

OP, I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on John and the Goners.
I first got to witness the power of these guys back in 1989 I think it was. A outdoor venue in which many of the tracks were used on his Live at Budokon album. I was front row, stage left. Fantastic show!

[charliever]

Always loved John hiatt ‘s voice and songs . This band is so great too , at the top of their game I only wish it was longer .

[Gui_GD]

I had this show saved in my TV in 2010 with my 7 years...Now i have the chance to rewatch this show with my 18 years.

[Staylogical]

Hyatt's guitar players over the years: Ry Cooder, Sonny Landreth, and Mike Ward, the number 1 and 2 slide players alive, plus a guy who can shred and then play something tasteful in the next moment.Great songwriters attract the best musicians.

[paulelliott]

Absolute gem
John and the Goners; awesome album and sounding great on stage here too
Sonny plays that slide so smoothly 🎸
Thanks for posting this

[OthO]

Going to see these guys tonight in Portland, Maine.

[billalbritton]

How in the world is this cat not in the RRHOF.come on, pull your head out!

[totoanders]

One of these days...love to hit the Rendevous for some ribs!!