In early 1989 Hart returned to songwriting in preparation for what would be his final album with EMI America, "Bang!". Recorded in Los Angeles, the release debuted in early 1990 to positive reviews and airplay on MTV. "Bang!" shipped platinum in Canada and hit the Japanese Top 20 two weeks into its release. The first single, "A Little Love", hit the US Top 40 in early 1990 and featured another video by Meiert Avis. "Bang!" also reunited Hart with Ruby Turner and featured drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Cougar Mellencamp) on drums and percussion.