The Rest of the Dream
1990 studio album by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Rest of the Dream is an album by American country music band Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. It was released in 1990 through MCA Nashville Records. The album contains the singles "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)" and "You Make Life Good Again".
Content
The song "Wishing Well" was the first song in the band's history written by every member.[1] "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)", a cover of Bruce Springsteen, was issued in July 1990 as the project's first single.[2] Both that song and "You Make Life Good Again" charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs upon release, although neither made top 40.[3]
Critical reception
Bruce Mason of The Province praised the use of mandolin in the production, as well as the inclusion of John Hiatt material.[4]
Track listing
- "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)" (Bruce Springsteen) – 3:56
- "Waiting on a Dark Eyed Girl'" (Ron Davies) – 4:16
- "Junior's Grill" (Jim Photoglo, Vince Melamed, Jimmy Ibbotson) – 3:08
- "Blow Out The Stars, Turn Off The Moon" (Bobby Braddock) – 3:52
- "The Rest of the Dream" (John Hiatt) – 4:36
- "Just Enough Ashland City" (Hiatt) – 3:56
- "Hillbilly Hollywood" (Photoglo, Melamed) – 2:55
- "Snowballs" (Bob Garshelis, Kim Tribble, Jimmie Fadden) – 4:07
- "Wishing Well" (Jeff Hanna, Ibbotson, Fadden, Bob Carpenter) – 3:30
- "You Made Life Good Again" (Bob DiPiero, Steve Seskin) – 3:00
Personnel
The Band
- Jeff Hanna – lead, harmony and background vocals, electric lead and acoustic 6 & 12 string and national guitars, washboard
- Jimmy Ibbotson – lead and harmony vocals, mandolin, acoustic guitar
- Jimmie Fadden – drums, harmonica, jaw harp, background vocals
- Bob Carpenter – piano, harmony and background vocals, accordion, keyboards
Contributing Musicians
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