John Hiatt's 'I'm a Real Man'

In this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast, hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth discuss the John Hiatt song 'I'm a Real Man' from his 1985 album 'Warming Up to the Ice Age,' along with special guest Joseph Kaye, host of 'Play That Rock and Roll.' The group dives deep into the song's lyrics, the context in which it was written, and what makes it unique within Hiatt's discography. They also touch upon its reception, numerous cover versions, and how this tune reflects broader trends in music from that era. This thoughtful discussion includes personal anecdotes, historical perspectives, and a debate on the song’s quality. Support the show here - buymeacoffee.com/setlustingbruce  00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 02:21 Guest Introduction: Joseph Kaye 04:38 Discussing 'I'm a Real Man' 07:13 John Hiatt's Sobriety and Career Turning Point 08:40 Breaking Down the Lyrics 19:32 Musical Authenticity and Industry Context 29:44 Googling the Cassie Tone 29:58 Analyzing Synthwave and 80s Pop Art 30:15 Junior Record Executive Discussion 30:47 Exploring the Chorus and Lyrics 31:38 The Significance of 2762 33:51 Dan Rather and the President's Son 37:13 Critiquing 80s Synth Music 39:45 Grunge and Genre Tensions 40:07 Final Thoughts on the Song 44:11 Rating the Song 52:20 Podcast and Social Media Plugs 56:04 Concluding Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices