A collection of works by a master guitarist who continues to explore American roots music, filled with deep respect for diverse musical cultures.
"Chicken Skin Music" is a Hawaiian-themed piece that beautifully showcases Ry Cooder's exceptional guitar technique and musical exploration. Known as a master of the slide guitar, his playing breathes new life into traditional music from around the world. His approach, which respects musical cultures from around the world while adding a modern interpretation, is highly regarded as a pioneering attempt that greatly expanded the concept of world music.
A:
1)
The Bourgeois Blues
2)
I Got Mine
3)
Always Lift Him Up
4)
He'll Have To Go
B:
1)
Smack Dab In The Middle
2)
Stand By Me
3)
Yellow Roses
4)
Chloe
5)
Goodnight Irene
Engineer - Lee Herschberg (A1 to B4)
Mixed By - Lee Herschberg
Accordion [French] - Ry Cooder (A1)
Bajo Sexto - Ry Cooder (A1, A4)
Electric Guitar - Ry Cooder (A2 to B2)
Guitar [Hawaiian] - Ry Cooder (B4)
Guitar [Slack-key] - Ry Cooder (A3, B3)
Mandola - Ry Cooder (A1, A2)
Mandolin - Ry Cooder (B1, B4)
Producer, Arranged By - Ry Cooder
Slide Guitar [Bottleneck] - Ry Cooder (A1, B1)
Tiple - Ry Cooder (A3, B3)
Vocals - Ry Cooder
Bajo Sexto - Russ Titelman (B2)
Drums - Jim Keltner (A2 to B1)
Engineer - Chet Himes (B5)
Double Bass [Upright Bass] - Red Callender (A4, B3, B4)
