John Hiatt — Have a Little Faith in Me
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When the road gets dark
And you can no longer see
Just let my love throw a spark
And have a little faith in me
And when the tears you cry
Are all you can believe
Just give these loving arms a try
And have a little faith in me
And
[Chorus:]
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
When your secret heart
Cannot speak so easily
Come here darlin'
From a whisper start
To have a little faith in me
And when your back's against the wall
Just turn around and you will see
I will catch, i will catch your fall baby
Just have a little faith in me
[Chorus]
[Sung Over Fade:]
Well, I've been loving you for such a long time girl
Expecting nothing in return
Just for you to have a little faith in me
You see time, time is our friend
'Cause for us there is no end
And all you gotta do is have a little faith in me
I said I will hold you up, i will hold you up
Your love gives me strength enough
So have a little faith in me
And you can no longer see
Just let my love throw a spark
And have a little faith in me
And when the tears you cry
Are all you can believe
Just give these loving arms a try
And have a little faith in me
And
[Chorus:]
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
When your secret heart
Cannot speak so easily
Come here darlin'
From a whisper start
To have a little faith in me
And when your back's against the wall
Just turn around and you will see
I will catch, i will catch your fall baby
Just have a little faith in me
[Chorus]
[Sung Over Fade:]
Well, I've been loving you for such a long time girl
Expecting nothing in return
Just for you to have a little faith in me
You see time, time is our friend
'Cause for us there is no end
And all you gotta do is have a little faith in me
I said I will hold you up, i will hold you up
Your love gives me strength enough
So have a little faith in me
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Far too long. lyrics need work & somebody else to sing it.
American Treasure. Always under rated. Have "stumbled" across him playing at multi artist festivals a couple times and he always stops me in my tracks. A real performer.
the_jake wrote:
You mean John Prine, right? Maybe 420 is involved.
Miss you John. RIP 4-7-2020
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On 4-8 20 in the morning.
You mean John Prine, right? Maybe 420 is involved.
eyeball wrote:
except this predates Toy Story by 7-8 years. There is a similiarity, yes.
I hear Woody from Toy Story singing 'You Got a Friend In Me'..
except this predates Toy Story by 7-8 years. There is a similiarity, yes.
lemmoth wrote:
Well, I would say, EVERYTHING. But Bring the Family is definitely a must have. He's been touring a lot lately so make sure you pick up one of those concerts near you. I saw him with Lyell Lovett a few years ago and it was all that I dreamed it would be.
Need to get me some Hiatt.
Can I get some recommendations from his avid fans?
Thanks
Well, I would say, EVERYTHING. But Bring the Family is definitely a must have. He's been touring a lot lately so make sure you pick up one of those concerts near you. I saw him with Lyell Lovett a few years ago and it was all that I dreamed it would be.
njegbers wrote:
Unless John Hiatt is there to catch your fall, that is.
"And when your back's against the wall
Just turn around and you will see
I will catch, i will catch your fall baby".
If your back is against the wall, and you turn around, you'll see the wall.
Unless John Hiatt is there to catch your fall, that is.
Preach brother Hiatt.
"And when your back's against the wall
Just turn around and you will see
I will catch, i will catch your fall baby".
If your back is against the wall, and you turn around, you'll see the wall.
Just turn around and you will see
I will catch, i will catch your fall baby".
If your back is against the wall, and you turn around, you'll see the wall.
my wife and I had this as our wedding song
I like
Thought was Randy Newman.
Thought was Randy Newman.
I hear Woody from Toy Story singing 'You Got a Friend In Me'..
the_jake wrote:
Hey don't scare me! That was the equally great John Prine that passed away.
Miss you John. RIP 4-7-2020
Wiki page not updated at the time of my comment.
On 4-8 20 in the morning.
Wiki page not updated at the time of my comment.
On 4-8 20 in the morning.
Hey don't scare me! That was the equally great John Prine that passed away.
Miss you John. RIP 4-7-2020
Wiki page not updated at the time of my comment.
On 4-8 20 in the morning.
Wiki page not updated at the time of my comment.
On 4-8 20 in the morning.
I have a weakness for Acoustic Piano.
Probably why I like the McCoy Tyner song that followed this one too.
Probably why I like the McCoy Tyner song that followed this one too.
There are several versions of this song around, including other versions by John Hiatt himself. This is by far the most incredible of them. Just a man and a piano accompaniment. It must take a lot of self confidence to deliver such a vocal performance.
More from this amazing album!
Got a Randy Newman vibe...
iso2000 wrote:
Sometimes songs repeat lyrics, especially in the chorus. There are probably millions of songs throughout human history where such astonishing things have occurred.
We get the point. Do you have to keep repeating the same lyric?
Sometimes songs repeat lyrics, especially in the chorus. There are probably millions of songs throughout human history where such astonishing things have occurred.
Liked Jewel's version in the shampoo scene in Phenomenon with Kyra Sedgwick and John Travolta, too. Simple song, but effective.
k3rmit wrote:
Your subconscious is probably reminding you of Joe Cocker's 1994 cover of this song.
Including the aforementioned Mr. Cocker, 67 artists have covered John Hiatt 88 times: http://www.unicom.com/retired/...
There's something special beneath that gruff exterior.
Your subconscious is probably reminding you of Joe Cocker's 1994 cover of this song.
Including the aforementioned Mr. Cocker, 67 artists have covered John Hiatt 88 times: http://www.unicom.com/retired/...
There's something special beneath that gruff exterior.
(Banned) wrote:
Your subconscious is probably reminding you of Joe Cocker's 1994 cover of this song.
His voice kinda reminds me of Joe Cocker.
Your subconscious is probably reminding you of Joe Cocker's 1994 cover of this song.
(Banned) wrote:
There's joy in repetition. That is the cornerstone of all music.
You take me way more seriously than I do. This song an 8 for me btw.
There's joy in repetition. That is the cornerstone of all music.
You take me way more seriously than I do. This song an 8 for me btw.
His voice kinda reminds me of Cyndi Lauper
iso2000 wrote:
I get your sentiment....but when I think of George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord," I really love the repetition (with small variations) because it feels very spiritual.
We get the point. Do you have to keep repeating the same lyric?
I get your sentiment....but when I think of George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord," I really love the repetition (with small variations) because it feels very spiritual.
Awful, terrible, horrible.
Webfoot wrote:
Wait, have a little what?
There's joy in repetition. That is the cornerstone of all music.
Wait, have a little what?
There's joy in repetition. That is the cornerstone of all music.
His voice kinda reminds me of Joe Cocker.
iso2000 wrote:
Wait, have a little what?
We get the point. Do you have to keep repeating the same lyric?
Wait, have a little what?
oldsaxon wrote:
There's a good reason for not voicing an opinion here.
...and we welcome your reticence.
There's a good reason for not voicing an opinion here.
...and we welcome your reticence.
We get the point. Do you have to keep repeating the same lyric?
I don't know any other John Hiatt songs that I know of but now I'm curious.
Good stuff.
Good stuff.
jimtyrrell wrote:
+1
I m a big Hiatt fan so my review is tainted.
I ve seen John perform this song several times and it s almost a religious experience. He is an amazing poet, singer and musician who can bring your to knees in his encores.
I ve seen John perform this song several times and it s almost a religious experience. He is an amazing poet, singer and musician who can bring your to knees in his encores.
+1
I m a big Hiatt fan so my review is tainted.
I ve seen John perform this song several times and it s almost a religious experience. He is an amazing poet, singer and musician who can bring your to knees in his encores.
I ve seen John perform this song several times and it s almost a religious experience. He is an amazing poet, singer and musician who can bring your to knees in his encores.
Usually don't much like Hiatt, but this comes through strong and true.
oldsaxon wrote:
There's a good reason for not voicing an opinion here.
Nice reply, I liked it.
There's a good reason for not voicing an opinion here.
Nice reply, I liked it.
I love this version of this song.
Amazing lovesong ! So much passion and feeling. And what an outstanding voice !
Never get tired of this song ! Thanx John !
motobecane wrote:
Really? Guess there's a black hole in you that is your soul.
There's a good reason for not voicing an opinion here.
Really? Guess there's a black hole in you that is your soul.
There's a good reason for not voicing an opinion here.
Whole album is an 11
triskele wrote:
...... totally agree, it's "Outstanding"
this is my favorite version of this song, which is the finest love song of all time, in my opinion. 
...... totally agree, it's "Outstanding"
astapen wrote:
Really? Guess there's a black hole in you that is your soul.
Another unlistenable voice. Maybe the message is good, but that's lost in the nasal writhing.
Really? Guess there's a black hole in you that is your soul.
pirhan wrote:
"Friend Zone"? I'm probably better off not knowing the meaning of that term. Didn't Randy Newman already write this song? Nah, I guess John wrote it first.
This is the ultimate friend zone song.
"Friend Zone"? I'm probably better off not knowing the meaning of that term. Didn't Randy Newman already write this song? Nah, I guess John wrote it first.
astapen wrote:
Another unlistenable voice. Maybe the message is good, but that's lost in the nasal writhing.
Another unlistenable voice. Maybe the message is good, but that's lost in the nasal writhing.
This is the ultimate friend zone song.
triskele wrote:
Such a great song.
this is my favorite version of this song, which is the finest love song of all time, in my opinion.
Such a great song.this is my favorite version of this song, which is the finest love song of all time, in my opinion.
John Hiatt was always one of my favorites....and then this song was in Benny and Joon. Fabulous marriage of music and movies.
WayUpNorth wrote:
Agreed. Memphis in the Meantime is my all time favorite. There is no better groove. Course John isn't exactly playing with slackers.
Oh wow, great to hear this. I played this album to death when I first got it. Love this song, great lyrics.
Agreed. Memphis in the Meantime is my all time favorite. There is no better groove. Course John isn't exactly playing with slackers.
neuticle wrote:
fog fog fog
a little repetitious for our liking..
fog fog fog
Hiatt the songwriter - of course. Hiatt the vocalist - Wow! Nice work on this one (and probably others which I have simply not noticed).
a little repetitious for our liking..
this one makes me cry
such passion
such passion
mellyp wrote:
Stolen Moments is essential too! Hiatt Comes Alive At Budokan shows him at his live best as well.
I recommend starting with this album "Bring the Family", then listen to "Walk On", and then check out his latest, "Dirty Jeans & Mudslide Hymns". I'm a big fan, hope you enjoy his music too!
Stolen Moments is essential too! Hiatt Comes Alive At Budokan shows him at his live best as well.
Oh wow, great to hear this. I played this album to death when I first got it. Love this song, great lyrics.
This song always brings me to tears. Beautiful and heartfelt. Love the piano.
Superb,hmmm
I recommend starting with this album "Bring the Family", then listen to "Walk On", and then check out his latest, "Dirty Jeans & Mudslide Hymns". I'm a big fan, hope you enjoy his music too!
lemmoth wrote:
This cd is a pretty good place to start. I liked it.
Review from Amazon - "Vitually unknown outside a small but highly appreciative audience, John Hiatt has steadily become one of musics true greats. Take a sublime songwriter,add a twist of pathos, a funny umbrella, and a voice which can be at once plaintive and loud and you have the cocktail that is Hiatt (no ice needed, coolness guaranteed).
Need to get me some Hiatt.
Can I get some recommendations from his avid fans?
Thanks
Can I get some recommendations from his avid fans?
Thanks
This cd is a pretty good place to start. I liked it.
Review from Amazon - "Vitually unknown outside a small but highly appreciative audience, John Hiatt has steadily become one of musics true greats. Take a sublime songwriter,add a twist of pathos, a funny umbrella, and a voice which can be at once plaintive and loud and you have the cocktail that is Hiatt (no ice needed, coolness guaranteed).
This record (in legion with Nick Lowe on bass, Ry Cooder on guitar and Jim Keltner on drums is the precursor to their other, but not as successful collaboration, Little Village) covers JH's trials and tribulations in relationships (with people and alcohol) and is a stunningly honest approach to the same."
Great lineup. Great tunes.AMEN!
Need to get me some Hiatt.
Can I get some recommendations from his avid fans?
Thanks
Can I get some recommendations from his avid fans?
Thanks
This is so good. Memories. Roskilde 1988, Blue Tent. Such a good feeling.
what a great message. thnx RP
"And when your back's against the wall
Just turn around and you will see
I will catch, i will catch your fall baby".
If your back is against the wall, and you turn around, you'll see the wall.
i used to think this was sung by randy newman. i don't know how i made that mistake.