Ry Cooder is one of my favorite eclectic guitarist, singers, and composers. He is known for his slide work which is among the best that ever played. He has a keen interest in roots music from both the U.S. and the world and had collaborated with musicians from a plethora of countries. His solo work is eclectic, encompassing folk, blues, Tex-Mex, soul, gospel, rock, jazz, and just about every style you can name. He was ranked 8th on Rolling Stone’s list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He’s played with way too many artists to mention including the Muppets (see Pigfoot Shuffle). I find his music to be playful and just downright fun. He was also the guitarist who played for Ralph Machio in his duel with Steve Vai in the movie Crossroads. Hope you like him.
Crossroads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28XK3V3ACzc
Feelin Bad Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIwYGZlBw9Y
The Bourgeois Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoIKiw2PV7Q&feature=related
Police Dog Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6L4PU6kTSQ&feature=related
Diddy wah diddy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEs--oXEa5w&feature=related
Pigfoot shuffle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQaSGAxIGkc&feature=related
Jesus on the Mainline: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebj_e4VagcA&feature=related
Crazy about an automobile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LHno7Qambk&feature=related
Mercury Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPpJYvLsBco&feature=related
Vigilante Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4KmbUCwkyE&feature=related
Vigilante Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4KmbUCwkyE&feature=related
Waitin for some girl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mcO_E4Z1VQ&feature=related
Crossroads Duel with Steve Vai: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atw6F47UCYM
I’m going to pair Ry with a wine that I would term “fun”. Flipflop wines come in several varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Moscato and are priced at $7.00 a bottle. I’ve had all of them and can attest they’re great quaffing wines. What’s a quaffing wine? These aren’t wines you’ll find in a Michelin three star restaurant, rather these are wines when you come home midweek after a long work day and want something to put the fun back in life. And at this price, they’re great value, especially since for every bottle of FlipFlop sold, Soles4Souls provides a pair of shoes to someone in need. So you can relax over a glass and know that you’re providing something for someone less fortunate. Tonight I’m reviewing the Reisling. It has a honey and peach aroma that’s followed by similar flavors augmented by a touch of apricot and citrus. Sitting out watching the stars, listening to the crickets, with a bottle of FlipFlop Riesling and the music of Ry Cooder is a great way to end the day. Enjoy!
Cheers!
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