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7070 · 12-30-2002, 09:07 AM

A truly great under-appreciated songwriter/performer. Countless musicians have covered his tunes, but he is mostly unknown by the general public (present company excluded)

If you never heard "Bring The Family", do yourself a favor...

MetsFan · 12-30-2002, 09:14 AM

I'd also recommend "Crossing Muddy Waters". He also has a 2-disc set called "Anthology" that covers his whole career. It contains a rearranged version of "Have a Little Faith" that is worth the money alone.

Caster · 12-30-2002, 09:31 AM

Love the acoustic "Crossing Muddy Waters"

I think he may be his own worst enemy. Read where he is very difficult to work with.

Not a great guitarist, and I can't say he sings very well, but he can sure craft a song.

7070 · 12-30-2002, 09:39 AM

I like his voice. Crossing Muddy Waters is probably my favorite more recent release.

I don't know if he's difficult to work with, but Little Village is his only real group effort that I know of, and Ry Cooder also likes to lead, so the two strong personalities may account for the fact they only did that one album - although Ry along with Jim Keltner and Nick Lowe all play on Bring the Family also, but that was all Hiatt songs.

Edited by - 7070 on 12/30/2002 10:45:08 AM

Caster · 12-30-2002, 12:22 PM

The whole story of recording "CMW" without a drummer is hilariuos. He was being uncooperative, so they kicked him out and did the record without a drummer.

12-30-2002, 09:07 AM	#1
7070 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,348	A truly great under-appreciated songwriter/performer. Countless musicians have covered his tunes, but he is mostly unknown by the general public (present company excluded) If you never heard "Bring The Family", do yourself a favor...

12-30-2002, 09:14 AM	#2
MetsFan Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 12,223	I'd also recommend "Crossing Muddy Waters". He also has a 2-disc set called "Anthology" that covers his whole career. It contains a rearranged version of "Have a Little Faith" that is worth the money alone.

12-30-2002, 09:31 AM	#3
Caster Starting Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NC Posts: 57	Love the acoustic "Crossing Muddy Waters" I think he may be his own worst enemy. Read where he is very difficult to work with. Not a great guitarist, and I can't say he sings very well, but he can sure craft a song.

12-30-2002, 09:39 AM	#4
7070 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,348	I like his voice. Crossing Muddy Waters is probably my favorite more recent release. I don't know if he's difficult to work with, but Little Village is his only real group effort that I know of, and Ry Cooder also likes to lead, so the two strong personalities may account for the fact they only did that one album - although Ry along with Jim Keltner and Nick Lowe all play on Bring the Family also, but that was all Hiatt songs. Edited by - 7070 on 12/30/2002 10:45:08 AM

12-30-2002, 12:22 PM	#5
Caster Starting Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NC Posts: 57	The whole story of recording "CMW" without a drummer is hilariuos. He was being uncooperative, so they kicked him out and did the record without a drummer.