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John Hiatt — Feels Like Rain
Album: Slow Turning
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Released: 1988
Length: 4:45
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Down here the river, meets the sea
And in the sticky heat I feel ya' open up to me
Love comes out of nowhere baby, just like a hurricane
And it feels like rain
And it feels like rain

Lying here, underneath the stars right next to you
And I'm wondering who you are and
How do you do?
How do you do, baby?
The clouds roll in across the moon
And the wind howls out your name
And it feels like rain
And it feels like rain

We never going to make that bridge tonight baby
Across Lake Ponchartrain
And it feels like rain
And it feels like rain

So batten down the hatch baby
And leave your heart up your sleeve
It looks like we're in for stormy weather,
That ain't no cause for us to leave
Just lay here, in my arms
Let it wash away the pain
And it feels like rain
And it feels like rain
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 flatop wrote:

I love the sound of that shitty amp that the lead guitar is played through.
Brilliant.



Yes, that!
Posted 11 months ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

+1 to 9 tonight, as this elicited a spontaneous slow-dance/make-out session with my lovely wife; Long Live RP!!



9->10 for me tonight. No making out required. But good for you guys! LLRP!
Posted 1 year ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
John Hiatt is an American Icon.  Amazing songwriter.
Posted 1 year ago by carmelmike    [ Reply ]
Adore this song.  It is a 10 on my list!  
Posted 1 year ago by emmahound    [ Reply ]
+1 to 9 tonight, as this elicited a spontaneous slow-dance/make-out session with my lovely wife; Long Live RP!!
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
I love the sound of that shitty amp that the lead guitar is played through.
Brilliant.
Posted 3 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
Even though this is the original, Buddy Guy (with Bonnie Raitt on gnarly slide) kills this song. I rated them both 10, Hiatt for the song and Buddy for the rendition.
Posted 3 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
Criminally underrated. Songwriting up there with Prine, performing up there with the Guys (Buddy and Clarke) and the Kings (Albert and B.B.) A catalog deeper than most artists could ever hope for. He is the real deal.
c.
Posted 3 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Rainy Night in Georgia. Not the melody, just the mood and the sound.
Posted 3 years ago by MA    [ Reply ]
John’s style, cruises and caress me. And remind me of a slowed down, less pop music, and countrified. Both fellas are 10/10. For me! Cheers🦋
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Exquisite.  10.  Amen.
Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure how his voice could be criticized at all. It's the right voice for the songs that HE wrote. How could any other voice truly express his intent or match his original expression? Covers of his material are the interpretations of those respective artists, after the fact.
Posted 3 years ago by charbo    [ Reply ]
For some reason as I've gotten older the more I have connected with his music. It does something to my inner presence.
Posted 4 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

I could happily live without hearing more crybaby whining about John Hiatt's singing voice again.  There are a number of great artists who have covered this track but none of them bring the passion to it more than the original himself.
 

If presented with the choice of:
A. Listening to a great singer present weak songs.
B. Listening to a shaky singer doing great songs.

Give me B every single time.
Posted 4 years ago by ottojschlosser    [ Reply ]
Saw  John at a free show at the Sonoma County Fair back about the time  Ridin' with the King came out. Outstanding show  made get his back catalog, and have gotten everything I could since. An American Music Icon and a helluva nice guy besides!
Posted 4 years ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
Although I know some of Hiatt's work (and love, Love, LOVE his work with Little Village), I don't think I've ever heard this song of his before.

Thanks, RP!  
Posted 4 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
Feels like rainy night's in Georgia..
Posted 4 years ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
I saw Mr Hiatt generally promote Slow Turning and Bring The Family at the Dominion Tottenham Court Road, I think in 1989.  It had been hypertension getting there: a late start, London traffic and parking, messy.   At last we are there and just in time to see the warm up act covering Riding With The King.  The only thing available to help unwind seemed to be expensive lager.  I bought four cans handed one to my wife and tried to settle down. It turned out to be alcohol free.  More moody.  Then Mr Hiatt kicked off. For about two weeks afterwards I was walking round with the half baked expression of a Jehovah's witness - not fully engaged and smiling a lot.  The gig was 'king astonishing. 
Posted 4 years ago by WeAdmire    [ Reply ]
Not the biggest fan of JH...but this is just perfect.
Posted 5 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
I like this one Sounds cool
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

I could happily live without hearing more crybaby whining about John Hiatt's singing voice again.  There are a number of great artists who have covered this track but none of them bring the passion to it more than the original himself.
 
Indeed, he owns THIS, his own song.  I have met people who can't stand his voice and I don't get it.  (Shall we talk Bob Dylan, for example.)
John Hiatt is one of the greats! He has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame but he full on needs to be in the rocknroll hall as well!
Posted 6 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Feels like rain, sounds like locusts. This is a voice I could merrily live without hearing again.

 
I could happily live without hearing more crybaby whining about John Hiatt's singing voice again.  There are a number of great artists who have covered this track but none of them bring the passion to it more than the original himself.
Posted 6 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 CCinSB wrote:
Saw the Master Buddy Guy do this Friday night! 

 
Nice! When I heard Buddy play this, it was at an outdoor venue, and it started sprinkling during the song...
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Saw the Master Buddy Guy do this Friday night! 
Posted 6 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
What a treasure to American songwriting. I've been such a fan since the late 70s and Riding With the King.
Posted 7 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 nancyt wrote:
Then there is the version by Aaron Neville. Does not get much better

 
Buddy Guy and Bonnie Raitt do a very good version,
it's such a good song that it even sounds good when I sing it,... (at least to me{#Propeller} )
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Genius.
Posted 7 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
Then there is the version by Aaron Neville. Does not get much better
Posted 8 years ago by nancyt    [ Reply ]
A long, long time ago, a younger me needed some positive life changes and this song/album came out of nowhere and washed away my pain. 
Posted 8 years ago by jt2shoes    [ Reply ]
Spend a lifetime writing songs, and maybe (just maybe) you only write one great one. But it is truly a great one. Might all be worth it...
Posted 8 years ago by zedstation    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

The more I hear of Sonny Landreth, the better he gets.

Edit: seen him twice now and looking forward to the next time he's in town.



 
I finally got to meet Sonny last year and by the expression on his face, I'm guessing he was thinking, "Why is this guy so excited to meet me?"  I don't care - a huge thrill for me!
Posted 8 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Feels like rain, sounds like locusts. This is a voice I could merrily live without hearing again.

 

-1


Posted 8 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
most excellent song from J.H.
Posted 8 years ago by j1sey    [ Reply ]
Feels like rain, sounds like locusts. This is a voice I could merrily live without hearing again.
Posted 8 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Luscious, with perfection in that guitar. Easy 10.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
this whole album is excellent
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 musikluvr wrote:
Thanks to John Hiatt for his great songwriting. Buddy Guy with Bonny Raitt nails the best version to me, though.

 Have to agree.


Posted 9 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
Thanks to John Hiatt for his great songwriting. Buddy Guy with Bonny Raitt nails the best version to me, though.
Posted 9 years ago by musikluvr    [ Reply ]
Sublime.
Posted 9 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
 btt wrote:
From one of the very best albums . EVER .

 
+1
Posted 9 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
From one of the very best albums . EVER .
Posted 10 years ago by btt    [ Reply ]
Ahh, John Hiatt's twanging emotional delivery always sends me.
Saw John & Sonny @ Jazz fest quite a few years ago and John & Lyle at the Alabama Theater a few years ago too.
And Bonnie…such rich music.  I'm always amazed at how much Susan Tedeschi sounds like Bonnie Raitt. 
Speaking of, how about some Tedeschi Trucks Band. 
Posted 10 years ago by Djoy    [ Reply ]

The more I hear of Sonny Landreth, the better he gets.

Edit: seen him twice now and looking forward to the next time he's in town.


Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Stratocaster wrote:
Buddy Guy did a bang-on cover of this, right down to the intro and guitar fills.

Not sure which one I like the best.  Although Bonnie Raitt's slide solo on Buddy's version makes a compelling argument in its favour.

Off to ponder this some more... {#Sunny} 

 
Sonny Landreth's slide on this original is awfully compelling in its own right. 

Bernie Leadon, of early Eagles fame, also appears on this album but I'm not sure if he is on this track.
Posted 10 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 Dexwood wrote:
Saw Hiatt and Lyle Lovett last night. They shared the stage for an acoustic show, each taking turns singing and playing, occasionally joining in with each other. A fantastic 2.5 hour show. John did this song and it was great.

 
That sounds amazing. Where and when was this?
 
Posted 10 years ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss} 8>>>>>>>>>9
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
When Hiatt goes sad, it's REALLY sad. This one aches in the bone.
Posted 11 years ago by ottojschlosser    [ Reply ]
Saw Hiatt and Lyle Lovett last night. They shared the stage for an acoustic show, each taking turns singing and playing, occasionally joining in with each other. A fantastic 2.5 hour show. John did this song and it was great.
Posted 11 years ago by Dexwood    [ Reply ]
Great job when you can be compared to Buddy Guy......couldn't agree more ..... NICE
Posted 11 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
Most excellent.  Never was a big fan of Hiatt, but I must be maturing into it.  More please.  Very subtle. So bluesy.
Posted 11 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
 Cyclehawk wrote:
Pretty good song, but there are several on the album that I like better.  I'd give the album overall and 8 or 9... one of Hiatt's best.

 
"Several" that are better?  The whole album is fantastic.  Still one of my all time favorites.
Posted 11 years ago by oufason    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I can't believe I've never heard this before! I'm in awe! Add it to my very looooooong list...an 8 right off the bat.
Posted 11 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
 Stratocaster wrote:
Buddy Guy did a bang-on cover of this, right down to the intro and guitar fills.

Not sure which one I like the best.  Although Bonnie Raitt's slide solo on Buddy's version makes a compelling argument in its favour.

Off to ponder this some more... {#Sunny} 
 
He did... Its a tough call.  I really like both versions.....
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Wowzerss...me likey{#Cowboy}
Posted 11 years ago by paradisepig    [ Reply ]
Buddy Guy did a bang-on cover of this, right down to the intro and guitar fills.

Not sure which one I like the best.  Although Bonnie Raitt's slide solo on Buddy's version makes a compelling argument in its favour.

Off to ponder this some more... {#Sunny} 
Posted 11 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
This is an amazing playlist he is playing in light of the losses in CT.  Maybe it is just me.
Posted 12 years ago by vsgpt    [ Reply ]
Hiatt is a better sailor than Buddy Guy. He knows enough to "batten" down his hatch, whereas Buddy wants to "button" his down.
Posted 12 years ago by Chi_Editrix    [ Reply ]
Sounds like this song borrows ta lot from the Temptations "I wish it would rain".
Posted 12 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Pretty good song, but there are several on the album that I like better.  I'd give the album overall and 8 or 9... one of Hiatt's best.
Posted 12 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
My favorite song :)  thanks !
Posted 12 years ago by melodium    [ Reply ]

Honest and sincere performance. Love it !


Posted 12 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]