We weren't planning on venturing back to Hiatt Country so soon (after our initial episode on John Hiatt's Bring the Family), but we got an email from Michael Elliott, author of the new book, Have a Little Faith: The John Hiatt Story with an interesting idea.
He pointed out that February 18 is the 30th anniversary of the release of Little Village by Little Village, featuring John Hiatt, Ry Cooder, Nick Lowe and Jim Keltner. Would we be interested in discussing the album? Hell yes.
If you enjoy what you hear on today's episode, nab yourself a copy of Michael's book. He spoke with all involved with Little Village to get the definitive story behind the album for the first time. It's a great read (and if you're a Hiatt fan, you already know this is an essential acquisition).
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Show Notes:
Have a Little Faith: The John Hiatt Story
The birth of the book
What was the alternate plan if Hiatt didn’t participate?
Interviewing Hiatt
Ry Cooder
Little Village in the book
Initial thoughts on the Little Village album
How those initial thoughts changed with time
Traveling Little Village Wilburys?
Nick Lowe’s Party of One
The catalyst for Little Village
The tour for the Little Village album
What could it be holding up a Little Village reunion?
Collaborating by fax
It’s a good time to be these guys -- they can call their own shots.
The second generation of Little Village
The Bodyguard and Nick Lowe
Bring The Family Again…..The Little Avengers
30 years later..what do you really love about this album?
What should people listen to in order to get into this album?
The importance of believing in yourself and the ideas that you have.
Michael's John Hiatt playlist/soundtrack to the book