With electric slide and a lower-voice register, Cooder pleads his case before the judge. Side 1 opens with the humorous tune, “Alimony” (co-written by Robert Higgenbothem of “Hi-Heel Sneakers” fame). He is presenting a modern connection and appreciation to blues. With the assistance of several contemporaries, RY Cooder represents an auspicious debut as a solo artist. Speakers Corner Records has released a 180-gram re-mastered vinyl of Ry Cooder’s self-titled 1970 debut. Over the last five decades, Ry Cooder has released several recordings, showcasing his unique eclecticism and virtuosity. He dubbed many of the guitar parts in the movie, Crossroads.
Additionally, Cooder has scored many films, including Paris, Texas, The Long Riders, Streets Of Fire, Johnny Handsome, Performance, Primary Colors and Trespass. His slide guitar imprint on rock history is significant. As a sideman, he has recorded with The Rolling Stones, Randy Newman, Linda Ronstadt, Van Morrison and Little Feat.
But in music circles, this roots-based guitarist is revered by fellow artists. When the name Ry Cooder comes up, it may seem familiar to casual listeners. (Ry Cooder – guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals Van Dyke Parks – piano Bobby Bruce – violin Chris Ethridge – bass Roy Estrada – bass Max Bennett – bass John Barbata – drums Richie Hayward – drums Milt Holland – drums, percussion Gloria Jones – backing vocals) Speakers Corner releases a re-mastered 180-gram vinyl of Ry Cooder’s debut album.