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Few artists combine roots, soul, and pure musicality as effortlessly as Ry Cooder. A virtuoso guitarist, producer, and music historian, Cooder has long been revered for exposing the heart of American music - and the cover album “Paradise And Lunch”, released on Reprise Records in 1974, is considered one of his greatest achievements. A good 20 years have passed since a band of elderly musicians from Cuba – the Buena Vista Social Club – took the world by storm. Behind the project, in the background yet at the heart of this unprecedented music, was Ry Cooder, who considered this encounter the greatest musical event of his entire life. The bottleneck guitar hero had been very interested in music from the other America since his solo albums in his younger years, in which he told the story of American folk and blues in a variety of styles. “Paradise And Lunch is no exception.”
Cooder and his accompanying musicians felt completely at home on their adventures in foreign lands, which is reflected in the relaxed calypso rhythm of “It's All Over Now” and the clatter of “Mexican Divorce.” Infused with gospel, blues, R&B, and Tex-Mex groove, this is Cooder at his best – relaxed, confident, and surrounded by a first-rate cast that includes jazz legend Earl “Fatha” Hines, the great gospel singer Bobby King, and the irresistible rhythm of Jim Keltner. His interpretations of “Tattler,” “Jesus On The Mainline,” and “Ditty Wah Ditty” radiate warmth and personality, transforming traditional material into something timeless and entirely his own.
As part of its “Acoustic Sounds 40 Series,” Analogue Productions is now celebrating this classic album with a collectible Hybrid-SACD. The elaborate and loving remastering to DSD from the original tapes ensures that this Hybrid SACD offers sound quality that has never been heard before!
1. Tamp 'Em Up Solid 2. Tattler 3. Married Man's A Fool 4. Jesus On The Mainline 5. It's All Over Now 6. Medley a. Fool For A Cigarette b. Feelin' Good 7. If Walls Could Talk 8. Mexican Divorce 9. Ditty Wa Ditty