amystone wrote:


That's what producers do I think would be more accurate. The only reason this version was created was because of licensing issues with the original for this compilation.

There is always room for a new vision. That's what artists do

Didn't know this version, both versions have their own kind of power - and I'd like the song for its message even if played as a death metal version. 

Old cranky, but I love the original (9/10). This one just seems like the closing scene to a bad movie.

I'm also much more fond of the original. This started at a 9... dropped to a 7.... finally wound up at a 2.

Is Hiatt still wanting a big commercial break-through or something? I think this won\'t give him that and instead it\'ll irritate his loyal following, who\'ll surely prefer his original recording of Have a Little Faith in Me.

Grow up, people. The man\'s honoring his RB influences with one of his best songs. The only thing that\'s wrong is the uptight, white drum track, and even that isn\'t horrible.

would also prefer the original

This starts out okay, but by the time the choir kicks in, it\'s just awful. What a travesty. Next time, play the original, from Bring the Family.

This is his song...

Delbert McClinton does a nice cover of this, by the wy.

I agree, the original is better. I also like Delbert McClinton\'s version as well.

This is one of my favorite John Hiatt songs (and that's saying a lot, I'm a big fan) - but not this version. The original recording (from Bring the Family, I think), with just the simple piano line and John's expressive voice, really caught the emotions of this song. All the production frosting in this remake overwhelms the flavor.

One of those songs that, when I first heard it, went immediately to my local record store and purchased. I\'ve been a huge Hiatt fan ever since.