Ry Cooder - How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live

[pwwatson8888]

perfect

[arvazch68]

Flaco and Ry :)

[menno63de]

Sorry for my bad english. This man is the man with the most magic dream and feeling on his guitar. I love his music.

[hasraksasa]

never knew that borat can rock the bongo

[doda26]

Soooo Fine!

Thank you for uploading this one.

[MrCajunmojo]

Such a wonderful performance.

[mrgarbonzo3]

Still no way to get a hold of this movie? I heard it may have been Ry's own wish to not release it. Wonder why?

[carmelitacarlos]

I'm blown away!

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[scottcog1]

Cool that they turned Flaco's accordian up loud. Really makes it unique. Hate it when you see people playing that you can't hear.

[alderneyfred]

He can play above the fretboard because he's playing bottleneck/slide, he doesn't have to fret, he just touches the strings with the slide he's wearing on third or 4th finger left hand.

And amazing sound too. It's said that lots of top-rank guitarists go to his shows, and EVERY second-rank guitarist, to try to learn how he does it. Put me in there somewhere.

[Zampan0]

I don't quite understand how Ry can play above the fret board but he does. Ry out-plays them all and he does it with ease and soul.

[sionnyn]

Old song that has so much resonance for modern times, now that the banksters have robbed us of our hard earned savings.

[danbolub]

Great , does another song song have a similar melody ?

sounds familiar, love it

[disda1n]

Damn

[831santacruzloc]

i was there

[Jewel123]

So brilliant. I learn so much from listening to and watching this guy play and sing.

[Soulbluesy]

ry cooder play so hard in this moment

[Retromantra]

This song will always be relevent. The poor will always struggle against the same things in life. Life is hard, and then you die. The only comfort is the rich will also die. No pockets in a shroud. Hope that cheered you all up.

[TheAnnepandekaffekan]

yeahhh...

[pretorious700]

If there ever were a song that's all about right now........

[mrgodvibes]

really like that he is one of us, the 99%. globalrevolution



[paschal421]

so great

[finpik]

just the best slide ever and the band is so relaxed and cool!

[cheechwizrd]

oh, my god!

[playchickenskinslide]

Fantastic!

[delandwill]

Early in the vid I heard that he was out of tune, and as I was saying that to myself, he was reaching up to fix it. Good stuff.

[casting819]

Seeing this man is on my bucket list

[jussymucky]

amazing



[lutheringram]

flacito!

[callmeishmel]

I find it ironic this song was played in Santa Cruz California....

[whatsitallabouthey]

Love Ry and his playing, but that solo got a bit too close to katzenjammer ...

[wc4dblues]

I've learned SO MUCH from this man. He is truly one of my greatest guitar heros of all time. I learned to play slide(bottle neck) by listening to "Into The Purple Valley" Been a fan for a long,long time now. Damn just listen to how soulful he is... HOLEY JOJO.

IS THAT AN OLD RICKENBACHER P/U ON HIS GUITAR?

[mbroders]

@wc4dblues The '60s Fender Stratocaster is his main bottleneck guitar. It has an Oahu lap-steel pickup assembly - the body was routed out to accomodate that - and is notched for the Fender tailpiece. It also has a Teisco pickup in the necj position. The neck is a "C" model he got from David Lindley. It's really wide with lots of mass. It's a very stable and responsive guitar, with good sustain and a good constant volume. Info from rycooder.nl

[retardedjoe12]

@mbroders i think he calls it a Coodercaster

[woordenstroom7]

@mbroders Did they use black ducktape or grey that concert?

[mbroders]

@woordenstroom7 still beeing discussed by the really nerdy fans....

[woordenstroom7]

@mbroders well, if they come to a conclusion, I'll use the same kind to shut my big mouth with :)

[retardedjoe12]

@mbroders coodercaster

[rezlaa]

@mbroders do you know what tuning he's playing in...

[mbroders]

@rezlaa Have no idea. Not a guitar man, just a freak.

[tcampbell1111]

@wc4dblues What makes the Oahu pickup different than others is that the magnetic field surrounds the strings. The strings actually run through the pickup. That produces the incredible harmonics that Ry is known for. I have looked for years and have two of them. One from the mid 50s and one from the late 40s. Nothing else sounds like them.

[aramalamafully]

ry's ride is taken on the PAF in the neck spot - he switches to the Valco pup when he gets into the stratosphere towards end of solo ... the Valco pups do sound incredible as do the old Rickenbacher horse-shoes. it's cliche i know, but ry's tone really is in his hands and heart ...

[wc4dblues]

I've learned SO MUCH from this man. He is truly one of my greatest guitar heros of all time. I learned to play slide(bottle neck) by listening to "Into The Purple Valley" Been a fan for a long,long time now. Damn just listen to how soulful he is... HOLEY JOJO

[casting819]

I don't remember many of the times that this was me

[potion27]

Ry Cooder is truly a musical renaissance man!

[smithartois]

i remember a time i was not stoned ! at least i think i can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tiago62820]

ok

[jussymucky]

Get that solo in ye! amazing

[lynnpwest]

He is just incredible!! Thanks for making such music!!

[KabukiGallery]

This man plays the music like it is a story of his life.. this man is truly a bluesman

[DEEPERBLU98]

ANOTHER CASE OF: HE is so good at what he does that it is RIDICULOUS.

[TheOffcialACCFans]

RY can do no wrong!

[frayedknotarts]

I is done died and went to Hebbin.

[MrTruckerdad1953]

he plays life

[3117ss]

d Trucks wants to be Ry Cooder

[MrJayFish1]

Perfect, just perfect.

[Retromantra]

I am a music fan. Leave your religion at the door all who enter. Music is the only truly spiritual thing on the planet. It speaks to all who take the trouble to listen.It knows no boundries,it speaks to and touches everyone.Ry is the real deal.

[1LonePuma]

Genessa: All I can say to you is, don't read my posting, that's as simple as it gets, but then you should have figured that out by yourself.

[MyManDan]

is that the Dumble I hear?

[robertsoleil]

Hate to confess to not knowing who Ry Cooder is until I saw his Borderline CD in a store last Friday nite. For some unknown reason I noted the CD and Ry's name and when I got home I looked him up on the internet (yes, and YouTube) and now am embarassed to say I overlooked this amazing talent for way too long! Bought Borderline on eBay the same night. Awesome!

[PeterJBRMN]

Thanks for letting me know he is playing in G tuning

[TheShaneshar]

The stage, is like your very favorie meal,...all so Good, just don't know where to start,....Brilliant, as always

[1LonePuma]

FriedRiceGalore: Part 2

God is not poor and doesn't want his people to be poor, but we have to do it his way. "But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for [it is] he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as [it is] this day." What God gives us in his word is spiritual and is not carnal. When his, we are to like as king's kids, as we work out our salvation.

[1LonePuma]

FriedRiceGalore:

However difficult it is for you to accept, the word of God clearly says, "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." You can twist it however you like. Another one: "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich." To prosper or become rich covers the gamut. Like everything else, it cost money to spread the word.

[genesssa]

@1LonePuma your posts are inappropriate. this is not a place to proselytize. i'm jewish and i clicked on this in order to hear the wonderful, soulful music of ry cooder, not to see someone try to convert me to his or her religion.

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[TheSwartt]

its a cryin shame that beiber has more views than this

[keglimp]

this song is AWESEOME! never heard it before!

[PeterJBRMN]

Does anyone know what tuning Ry is playing in?

[frayedknotarts]

@PeterJBRMN Open "G"

[hahaurmno]

he is underrated and doesnt get nearly as much credit as he deserves and so does his accordion player, ry cooder's songs wouldn't have the same feel without that man :) they are just sooooo amazing

[Mojave888]

@hahaurmno The accordion player the the great Flaco Jimenez.

[1LonePuma]

Mr Ry Cooder is as infamous as Bob Dillon and stevie ray vaughan.

However, when referring to people being poor and assigning blame to God shows they don't know or understand the promises of God which is anything but true. Most of the television pastors are teaching us how to improve our lives according the word of God, as he says: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2 Learn to call it in.

[FriedRiceGalore]

@1LonePuma

That verse doesn't necessarily refer to material prosperity; it refers to prospering in health and in God. It's one of the great myths of popularist preachers that God wishes us all to be healthy, wealthy and wise. God wishes us health and being wise in his word, but to say that Jesus died simply to bring material possessions is not true. Jesus said to sell our possessions, give to the poor, and NEVER said that following him would bring wild riches.

[prunelogic]

first what a great version of this song by Ry - but second if I may the comment by mrmisterjefferson is sublime and aposite - great post mate

[footprint09]

ww.youtube.com/watch?v=wNecQ1z­6P1g

[danocable]

mY OCONELL DAD MEMORY, FALLS CHURCH, TO YOU DAD.

[mirabilo]

nothing's changed.

[jbharuch]

How can the earthquaked, tsunamied, irradiated, stand such times, and live?

[thegrandillusion2006]

a song written by a poor man sung by rich men. hmmmm however prefer tony thorpes version any day of the week. not only that, he hasnt got a pot to piss in. so probably the best person apart from reed to be singing this song.

[pretorious700]

@thegrandillusion2006 no one in this band is "rich", jerkoff

[thegrandillusion2006]

@pretorious700 who you calling a jerkoff? easy talk behind a keyboard. you telling me ry cooder isnt set up pretty good? i beg to differ. and i personally couldnt give a crap if you dont like my opinion either. get over yourself idiot. anyway back to life. have a wonderful day

[gusthebroken2]

I love this version ! Thanks for posting ! :) fantastic !

[MrBtranquilo]

this is very nice; had not heard it before; thanks for sharing it with all of us

[MrBtranquilo]

@CuteAsianGurl7688 come to Costa Rica on a vacation and I will be glad to work with you on it plus I have some female friends who are experts also; they will be glad to show you.

[ThaTruthsTeacher]

@CuteAsianGurl7688 give me a call and I'll Teach ya. haha shove a dick right in your mouth.

[ThaTruthsTeacher]

@CuteAsianGurl7688 give me a call and I'll Teach ya. haha

[Crackhouts]

I want an accordian.

[masamishioiri]

Thank you Ry

[smauro3]

loved when he fixed the tuning

[gnarkillkicksass]

I'm from Australia and my name is Ry because every hard time my Dad had he listened to Ry Cooder, My Mum can call me Ryan but I am proud to have RY on my birth certificate just remember Ry Cooder didn't just touch people in the States!

[MKECBS1]

I much prefer bruce springsteens version to this, simply because springsteens beat is faster. But they are both awesome, and look very similar!

[mrgarbonzo3]

@MKECBS1 well bruce is indeed awesome, you're right there but when he can do something like that slide solo

then i'll put him up there with Ry. That solo reaches right into soul territory.

[77tim77c77]

Just Wonderful!

[buckley54]

Except that it's not on the purple valley album. Incidentally there's a much better version he did on the OGWT in 1982. Includes Little Sister from the BTYD album from 1980.

[mrmisterjefferson]

This is the soundtrack of my life from the 1970's to forever. Been drunk, lost, in and out of love, sleepin' in the backseat of my 55 buick, on the side of the road in the middle of the night, in the tank, and curled up inside my head, and this music has been a constant. If Ry had a thousand albums out, it still would never be enough. Screw golf and Disneyland, this, THIS, is heaven! Amen.

[AntiConniff]

@mrmisterjefferson You're a poet, dude!

[Judge7750]

@mrmisterjefferson This is heaven indeed - saw Ry and this band at the Hammersmith Odeon London in 1980 and became a life long fan. Actually was introduced to Boomer's Story in 1977 and want to have Maria Helena played at my funeral - shame I won't be there to enjoy it though! Bliss.

[MyMoppet52]

@mrmisterjefferson RC is my favorite modern musician. I just listened to Poor Man Whistle Test 1981 & still have chills. I'll always be a Disney freak. My daughter tells me, I'll be an 81 year old in wheelchair, no family, waiting in line to see Mickey. She's right. I remember we only got 2 channels & our tv didn't get Walt's show. I got spanked every night for sneaking to a neighbors who could get Walt's show. It was worth it. Forget the golf & Ry's music is the best. Mickey still rocks!

[Rayth152]

@mrmisterjefferson Need the 81 Whistle Test Finale posted, really good

[ernest671]

Ry Cooder`s work always has given me some kind of road movie vibe (maybe because of his work in Paris, Texas).

I feel in heaven when I listen his music.

He made timeless masterpieces.

[JustinSage]

@mrmisterjefferson I know exactly where you are coming from. I have been there. In spirit I was in the passenger seat tuning my guitar.

[SONGSTICKS]

@mrmisterjefferson

Beautifully said !!

[juliovac]

@mrmisterjefferson i love how you fucking americans love to show off the HARD AND SUFFERED life that you had, and think you are cool, if you have been drunk lost sleeping in your car in usa, it's not cuz ur cool, it's because ur a fucking bum....

[agswe1234]

@mrmisterjefferson Amen.

[mrmisterjefferson]

This is the soundtrack of my life from the 1970's to forever. Been drunk, lost, in and out of love, sleepin' in the backseat of my 55 buick, on the side of the road in the middle of the night, in the tank, and curled up inside my head, and this music has been a constant. If Ry had a thousand albums out, it still would never be enough. Screw golf and Disneyland, this, THIS, is heaven!

[dakarlion1]

Originally done by Blind Alfred Reed in 1929. I guess Ry Cooder is the greatest conservator of authentic (American) music. Great to see here Flaco as well.

[FINLETTU]

Such a nice tune really. Accordion is just great like everyhing else. I am sure you guys got an idea in which album this one is included?

[waynesl]

@FINLETTU on Into the Purple Valley he does a much more traditional version- more like Alf Reed.

[waterfordrs22]

It doesn't get any better than Ry Cooder. Honestly.

[AlFrisby]

"12 Angry Men"....yes it's as mysterious as anti-matter...a thumbs down????? Leave the arts alone! If you don't like it move on...but to attack it and proclaim it's unworthy? Well I don't mean to be didactic (See Dictionary)but think for a minute.......this only speaks of you ie. "I don't like this" Your not alone my child...there're many people who don't like this music.....but they realize if you love one you must respect all. Your forgiven now ...my little tone deft weasel!!!!

[fairman1952]

Wonderful band and tune. Ry really shines. Can you imagine Flaco playing backup....wow.

[menno63de]

What a great blues feeling. I love Ry......

[andydiver1511]

hi mbroders

thank you sooooo much for all of ry's videos.

can you tell me where i can get a dvd of this

cheers andydiver1511

[taila1976]

the slide solo was simply heartbreaking.

[redibeaver]

Ry Cooder and his band of BRILLIANTS were never publicized much, but these genius players, Keltner, Flaco, Parks & All Singers are all maestros in their own rights....if you aren't familiar with each and every one of them, you've been livin small for too long...look 'em up and you'll know what LOVE is. They came thru just once in my lifetime unfortunately, but thanks to this video and Ry's CDs we can enjoy endlessly. What a band of talents!!

[boycieboy100]

@redibeaver well said, these guys just love what they are doing and fortunately for us we can enjoy too. Proper musicians and artists.

[boycieboy100]

Highly talented musicians. Brilliant

[ryreinhardt]

@kc12112 your an idiot...but I guess you already know that

[kc12112]

@ryreinhardt You are a terrible speller! Keep your mouth shut!

[ryreinhardt]

@kc12112 every instrument has it's place - in the right setting and accordions in the hands of Flaco are amazingly beautiful ...you moron

[kc12112]

@ryreinhardt Boy you sure are a touchy little douchebag!

[hrothgleas]

Terrific stuff...

[pretorious700]

Funny, I was waiting for him to tune that G string. Open G really uncranks the neck sometimes on a strat.

[bradzoot]

Why are you here listening to Ry if you don't like?

[dbeater1]

man just has crazy skilz...dig it..

[Fendertastic]

PLAY FREEBIR- *gets hit by lightning

[paschal421]

@Fendertastic love the thought

[miamad]

Give me some IRON MAIDEN baby!!!!!

[doedeliedokie]

ik ben al fan van ry sinds 30/35 jaar ik heb veel lp van hem wat een man op/met de gitaar ik ga soms een traan laten bij deze muziek schitterend i love it ik ben bijna 70 jaar maar ik geniet heel veel van zijn muziek en stem en ik hoop met veel mensen samen thanks for the music

[john9944]

Gimme more Flaco Jiminez. There ain't a greater squeeze box player on earth. The version of this tune by the Del Lords is the one though. It is an entirely different take on the song. But, Ry does a good job too. I gave it a thumbs up. Springsteen also has a version. Although I am not sure either is on youtube.

[xXMantonXx]

holy fucking wow that waS AWESOME

[xXMantonXx]

@xXMantonXx EVEN BETTER THE SECOND TIME!

[GeoStratocaster]

CLASS!!!!



[Thesoz66]

souls 755////////with out souls 12 .

[paschal421]

how can............

how can anyone play guitar so good?

trying to be uplifted is a struggle

this helps.....

[psychkoala]

@paschal421

Sometimes he's just OK, sometimes he's excellent.

He does a fine job here, but I've heard him play better.

When he's at the top of his game, Ry is fabulous !

[paschal421]

how can.................

[kc7wwy]

how true to this day and age . thanks.

[bbklion]

An old version of an older song right for today.

[showaddy11]

yes. what happened to new orleans. the levis are not dry. the whitehouse never lifted a finger. afghanistan to many fingers in the pie

[showaddy11]

the rest of the band forgot what they were oan aboot. he will play past the bridge,,,wit a man ! wi good political ideas. he is the best. him and albert lee.i could go on

[citherplayer]

a real specialist of the superlative, great, thank you.

[citherplayer]

a real specialist of the superlative, great, thank you.

[methodinsane]

What the heck is he doing with his right hand at 0:34 when he starts playing slide?

[labora4best]

When LOVE justdoes not happen.

When Money just does not comes...

The PURE ESSENTIAL RISES!

The man.

His Hopes.

HIS personal never-ending battle!

And those "on-the-better-side" and their idiot laughs and utter useless better-knowing is a pure human and personal mistake.

Bernard

[labora4best]

When LOVE justdoes not happen.

When Money just does not comes...

The PURE ESSENTIAL RISES!

The man.

His Hopes.

HIS personal never-ending battle!

Bernard

[aramalamafully]

besides the ummmm obvious ... Keltner's feel is really off the charts. what he does with second half of Cooder's ride is sublime - don't know if he's just wayy back in the pocket or actually slowing down but damn ...

[showaddy11]

ry cooder is amountain climber. see how he surmounted that last bridge. the rest of the band forgot what they where on about. the sax player. he will never. haud on. i dont believe it. he did as if he wouldnt. rys a big man and he sings for all of us. sing out

[racl1954]

Awesome. Raw ragged and beautiful. And Ry on the slide is tops!.

[masamishioiri]

It respects it most wonderful musicians.

[1971SuperLead]

The masters guitar is out of tune. It kind of ads to the feel of the song. Like life being out of tune.

[zoedaria]

Just discovered this music/ best ever

[sportsportsport]

The best version there is of this song is right above us! ^^^^^

[ranfranthompson]

Preachers preaching for gold!!!  Amen!

[MrJohnMayer]

Oh man. I mean, really. Oh man. Is there anyone with more soul and talent than Ry Cooder? I think not. And to think, if he'd accepted the Stones' offer to join, we'd have lost this. Thank you Ry.

[adrianomarramirez]

@MrJohnMayer yeah

[potrezeb1]

@adrianomarramirez

yes just heard JM at The Sage up here in Gateshead last .....wonderful stuff

[jagvocate]

Totally didn't expect Flaco to come in @ 1:30!!!

[jimscbgs]

Man, this guy has SOUL...He plays with all his heart..........OUTFRIGGENSTAND­ING !!!!

[donottawaguitar]

love rye

[sneakyuploader]

@donottawaguitar Cool share

[rpdugoni]

I feel fortunate to having seen this tour when they played Wolfgangs in SF. Went both nights. I have pictures to prove it!

[SimplyPhalin]

@rpdugoni ... I hate you!

j/k ... that's just envy talking.

[PorchDogPondering]

Simply great. Thank you for sharing this with others.

[jamindailey]

wow the lyrics actually make sense... this song is all heart and soul

[micmoable]

This song has a lot of sentimental-heart-tugging feeling to it------a real tear-jerker type mode going on in this song---ha!!! But dang if there's not a lot of ligit words and meanings to it--------GO RY!!!!!!!

[kathymacintyre19691]

nice song

[pigletized]

Stunnigly Beautiful!

[LS09God]

This guy is a legend. Backing vocals are also legend. The best.

[Islwynpaul]

This is bleedin amazin, thank you Ry, your the man.

[Ewigkeit25]

oh Jesus !!! i'm voiceless...this amaizing song reminds me of my childhood and all this lost hapiness... best days ever in Romania mountains !

[TakovskyPoetOfCinema]

thinking of all the people worse off than me. Be grateful for what you got.

[flotheman1987]

Wonderfull

[showaddy11]

such a devout man. why cant poluthuns hear that