On August 30, 1990, “Epic” label released “The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken”, the thirteenth REO Speedwagon studio album. It was recorded September 1989 – May 1990 and was produced by Kevin Cronin and Tom Lord-Alge.

Personnel:

• Kevin Cronin– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Dave Amato– lead guitar, backing vocals
• Neal Doughty– keyboards
• Jesse Harms– keyboards
• Bruce Hall– bass, backing vocals
• Bryan Hitt– drums

Track listing:

1. Love Is a Rock – Kevin Cronin
2. The Heart Survives – Kevin Cronin, Jesse Harms
3. Live It Up – Jesse Harms
4. All Heaven Broke Loose – Neal Doughty, Adrian Gurvitz, Jesse Harms
5. Love in the Future – Kevin Cronin, Tom Kelly
6. Half Way – Kevin Cronin, Jesse Harms, Mark Spiro
7. Love to Hate – Jesse Harms
8. You Won’t See Me – Kevin Cronin
9. Can’t Lie to My Heart – Kevin Cronin, Diane Warren
10. I.A.R. – Dave Amato, Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall, Bryan Hitt
11. Go for Broke – Dave Amato, Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, Jesse Harms