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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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if Guy Clark piqued your interest and you don't already have it, find a copy of "Old No. 1," his first CD (I think.) There are several songs that other people made famous, L.A. Freeway, Desperados, and guest performances by a lot of good people, Johnny Gimble, Mickey Raphael, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle and others.

It's one of the definitive albums of Texas music from the '70's and you can hear the influence of it in later music from a lot of people. Several of the songs are near-perfect images of the place. Maybe it's just nostalgia talking but I don't think he produced any later albums that are as good, though I really like him, particularly live.
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