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May 29, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 29, 1987 – John Hiatt Releases Bring the Family.

On this day May 29, 1987, singer songwriter John Hiatt released his eighth studio album Bring the Family. Although it only reached number 107 on the US Billboard 200, the album would go on to become one of his most critically acclaimed works and a defining moment in his career.

Bring the Family featured raw, heartfelt songwriting and a stripped down sound that stood out from the era's glossy production. The album included contributions from Ry Cooder, Nick Lowe, and Jim Keltner, bringing a...

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