The Rest of the Dream


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. "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)", a cover of Bruce Springsteen, was issued in July 1990 as the project's first single. Both that song and "You Make Life Good Again" charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs upon release, although neither made top 40.

Critical reception

Bruce Mason of The Province praised the use of mandolin in the production, as well as the inclusion of John Hiatt material.

Track listing

  1. "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)" – 3:56
  2. "Waiting on a Dark Eyed Girl'" – 4:16
  3. "Junior's Grill" – 3:08
  4. "Blow Out the Stars, Turn Off the Moon" – 3:52
  5. "The Rest of the Dream" – 4:36
  6. "Just Enough Ashland City" – 3:56
  7. "Hillbilly Hollywood" – 2:55
  8. "Snowballs" – 4:07
  9. "Wishing Well" – 3:30
  10. "You Made Life Good Again" – 3:00

Personnel

The Band
Contributing Musicians