Classic 1987 album with Hiatt's dream line-up of Ry Cooder, Nick Lowe & Jim Keltner. With "Thank You Girl" & "Have A Little Faith In Me"
Often called 'the best album in John Hiatt's career', Bring The Family (1987) was recorded in just four days by Hiatt's dream line up: Ry Cooder on guitar, Nick Lowe on bass and Jim Keltner on drums. Having just come out of a period of personal turmoil, Bring The Family was an important record for Hiatt on a personal level. His lyrics show that he has wised up, and tells wonderful stories about love, life, and the heavens where both might take you.
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