Played with Jackie DeShannon, 1963; formed group Rising Sons with Taj Mahal, 1966; performed with Captain Beefheart, 1967; studio musician on recordings of numerous artists, including Randy Newman, Little Feat, Maria Muldaur, and the Rolling Stones; composer of musical scores for numerous motion pictures, including Candy, 1968, Performance, 1970, The Long Riders, 1980, Southern Comfort, 1981, The Border, 1982, Paris, Texas, 1984, Streets of Fire, 1985, Brewster's Millions, 1986; Crossroads, 1986; Pecos Bill (soundtrack), 1988; Johnny Handsome (soundtrack), 1989; Trespass (soundtrack), 1992; (with Ali Farke Toure) Talking Timbuktu, 1994; (with Buena Vista Social Club) Buena Vista Social Club, 1997; (with Ibrahim Ferrer) Buenos Hermanos, 2003; (with Manuel Galban) Mambo Sinuendo, 2003; and Chavez Ravine, 2005.
Ry Cooder Crossroads Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1986
Crossroads is a 1986 American coming-of-age musical drama film inspired by the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson. Starring Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca and Jami Gertz, the film was written by John Fusco and directed by Walter Hill. It features an original score featuring Ry Cooder and guitar, and Vai on the soundtrack's guitar as well as performing in the movie as metal-blues guitar master Jack Butler, who sold his soul for musical ability. 2ff7e9595c
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