Borderline is an album by Ry Cooder, released in 1980. "The Way We Make a Broken Heart" is a cover of the John Hiatt song.
Contents
Critical reception
Robert Christgau wrote that "Cooder's current soul/r&b interests inhibit his songfinding." The Globe and Mail wrote that "Borderline" "is a lovely instrumental which features the least slick, most emotional playing by an efficient set of hired guns."
Track listing
Side one
"634–5789" (Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd) – 2:56
"Speedo" (Esther Navarro) – 3:20
"Why Don't You Try Me" (E. Young) – 4:54
"Down in the Boondocks" (Joe South) – 3:21
"Johnny Porter" (Bobby Ray Appleberry, William Cuomo) – 5:21
Side two
"The Way We Make a Broken Heart" (John Hiatt) – 4:28
"Crazy 'Bout an Automobile" (William R. Emerson) – 5:03
"The Girls from Texas" (James Lewis, Jimmy Holiday, Cliff Chambers) – 4:40
"Borderline" (Ry Cooder) – 3:19
"Never Make Your Move Too Soon" (Will Jennings, Nesbert Hooper Jr.) – 6:08
Personnel
Source: album cover
Ry Cooder – guitar, vibes, vocals
Jim Keltner – drums
George "Baboo" Pierre – percussion
Tim Drummond – bass
Reggie McBride – bass
William D. Smith – piano, organ, vocals
John Hiatt – guitar, vocals
Jesse Harms – synthesizer
Bobby King – vocals
Willie Greene, Jr. – vocals
Technical
Leslie Morris – production assistant
Lee Herschberg – recording, mixing
Carlos Ruano Llopis – artwork