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Mike...I don't have the digital version, but the vinyl goes down to 10 htz so the surf/latino sound is awesome.
Originally Posted by Vic This thread brought back souvenirs of fantastic albums by Ry Cooder that I have not heard for more than 25 years now. I agree with most of the suggestions above, notably Borderline and Chicken skin music. Mike, if you are interested in Ry's guitar skill you should definetly check "Jazz" and "Show time" (a live album). I am surprised nobody mentioned those two |
Originally Posted by Voltron Hey Vic- I think Jazz is an interesting album and does show off some good licks, but it didn't seem to be quintessential Cooder to me. I have never heard Showtime and it isn't on Rhapsody so I looked it up. With Evans and King and Flaco Jimenez it sounds pretty great, so I might be stopping by the record store on my way home... Best, Al |
Originally Posted by John Buchanan I don't understand why "Show Time" was never released on CD in the USA. It's on import only. Great album, and it was my first exposure to Ry. |
Originally Posted by pds6 AndyKatz says: Good post. We connect another dot. How are your Malian lessons going. In the back of my mind I knew of this album, but have never heard it. |
Rising Sons was a group from 1964 until 1966 that featured Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder |