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Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely, Guy Clark

I saw these four gentlemen perform together last night. Four chairs, four guitars, and them sitting in a row on the stage. Each taking a turn playing their songs. It was an amazing performance. After last night, I want to expose myself to more of John Hiatt's music. He has a really quirky voice and a wry way of looking at the world, plus his guitar playing really impressed me. Can anyone recommend some of his music for me? I would love to get my hands on some of his work on vinyl, but CD/SACD will work as well. It was great to see a show in which everyone on the stage was an equal, each sharing, laughing, and applauding the other's playing. As usual, Lyles voice was wonderful, and Ely and Clark have always been a treat to listen to, with their songs of West Texas. What a great night! 2 1/2 hours of wonderful music making. If this tour makes it to your area, don't miss it.
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"Bring the Family" is Hiatt's best as far as sonic's go and was released by MoFi on LP and gold CD. Also has some of his best songs and great picking by Ry Cooder in an informal live in the studio set.

IMO his best rock releases are "Riding with the King" (also on MoFi gold CD) and "Warming Up to the Ice Age".

He has several greatest hits, but my favorite is the 2 disk "Anthology", cause it's got a lot of his older songs. Takes you up to "Crossing Muddy Water" which is great and his most acoustic release. Another live in the studio affair.

Anyone heard his latest "Beneath this Gruff Exterior" ? Guess it's another rock one with the Goners. I love Sonnny Landreth, but haven't been too impressed with Hiatt's recent releases with them.
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