Ry Cooder - Jesse James (from the soundtrack of The Long Riders).wmv

Pure musical genius. The best way to hear this piece is to crank up the volume! From "The Long Riders" movie soundtrack written, edited, and arranged by Ry Cooder. Ry Cooder won Best Music award in 1980 from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards for this soundtrack. Enjoy!

I tried to find a place to buy this directly from Ry Cooder, but didn't find it. There are sites all over that are selling the cd. Just Google it. I'm NOT promoting this site, but for those of you too tired (or don't want to take the time to Google), here is a site which has the cd for purchase: www.amazon.com/Long-Riders-Ry-Cooder/dp/B0000076AV

There are even vinyl's out there if you look!

Personnel:
Reggie McBride - Bass
Simon Pico Payne - Vocals
Baboo Pierre - Percussion
George Pierre - Percussion
Tom Sauber - Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandola, Jaw Harp
Pico Payne - Vocals
Jim Keltner - Percussion, Drums
George Bohannon - Trombone, Sax (Baritone), Horn
Curt Bouterse - Dulcimer
Oscar Brashear - Cornet
Bill Bryson - Banjo, Bass
Harry Carey - Vocals
Joe Chambers - Vocals
Lester Chambers - Vocals
Jim Dickinson - Organ, Piano, Harmonium, Producer
Mitch Greenhill - Guitar, Vocals
Milt Holland - Percussion, Drums, Gong, Timbales
Jim Keach - Vocals
Ry Cooder - Banjo, Mandolin, Saz, Vocals, Bajo Sexto, Producer, Arranger, Percussion, Guitar, Bass
David Lindley - Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Guitar (Electric), Zither, Tamboura, Lap Steel Guitar, Chumbus

Category:

Music

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• Ry Cooder
• Jesse James
• The Long Riders soundtrack
• Americana music
• Seneca Square Dance
• The Long Riders
• movie soundtrack
• Civil War era music
• banjo
• mandola
• jaw harp
• trombone
• horn
• baritone sax
• David Lindley
• cornet
• dulcimer
• Harry Carey
• James Keach
• harmonium
• timbales
• Jim Keach
• mandolin
• chumbus
• zither
• Frank
• James
• Jesse
• Cole
• Younger

[alderneyfred]

Interestingly, the action sequences of the Northfield Bank raid follow very closely on the similar sequences in the Hollywood movies of many years before. Also the casting links; John Carradine had played Charlie Ford who killed Jesse James; his three sons played the three Younger brothers of the James and Younger gang. It is said that Charlie Ford did NOT kill Jesse James, because they were cousins, and therefore family. Instead he picked someone who resembled Jesse, and shot him in the face.

[MyMoppet52]

@alderneyfred Your comment is very interesting and informative. I didn't see the film with John Carradine playing Charlie Ford. I'd really like to find that Ford didn't kill James, but I thought they did a DNA and found it was Jesse. (Of course, there's always the possiblity that was fixed also.) Just think of all the lyrics that would have to change.... Thank you for commenting. Please jump in on any of my videos with comments. I appreciate it greatly. My best, Moppet (Barbara)

[MyMoppet52]

@gjc82071 It's a small world, isn't it? Going from 'Barbara Allen' to Charles Bronson. You''ve got a good memory or inquisitive mind. I tend to do that but mostly with music and history. Thanks so much for all your info!!! It is appreciated very much. Barb

[gjc82071]

@MyMoppet52 I knew your username looked familiar. I noticed on your channel, under Movies you list "The Songcatcher". We've commented before to each other about that movie. I was interested in the song "Barbara Allen" that is in the opening scene of the movie. Anyway, if you buy Hard Times, let me give you some advice, because most available DVD's are of really poor quality. I might not have enough room here so I will continue by leaving a message on your channel/page or inbox..

[MyMoppet52]

@gjc82071 I really like Bronson. It's just hard for me to think of him as "Chuck". Boy, you have some personal contacts, be it by distance!

From "Cool Hand Luke"...That is one of my all time favorite quotes from a movie! I have about 6 or 7 in that category. Yes, he is a great actor also. Thanks for the help with this. My very best to you. You were so kind to add the info for me & I appreciate it. Moppet (Barbara)

[gjc82071]

@MyMoppet52 Hard Times is 1 of my favorite movies & probably 1 of Bronson's best. Though he has kind of a sparse dialog, he really shines. I've always loved Charles & have 50 of his movies. He was in my grandfather's army platoon/barracks in WW2, in the U.K. before D-Day. They weren't "friends" per say, but they'd say "hello". "Chuck was always lifting weights" he'd say. Strother Martin. The prison warden in "Cool Hand Luke". "What he have here....is failure to communicate".

[MyMoppet52]

@gjc82071 I need to track down "Hard Times". It has to be great. I can almost do the dialogue for "Crossroads". I love blues. I don't remember the directors...my bad. Thanks for all your info. I appreciate it & hope to see "Hard Times" soon. With Hill, Coburn, & Bronson it's going to be a winner. (I probably will know Martin when I see. I'm also bad on names.) Thank you for you input! My best to you again. You are always welcome to add to any of my videos! Moppet (Barbara)

[gjc82071]

@MyMoppet52 Yes, Walter Hill director on both. Hill is 1 of my all time favorite directors. Look @ his filmography on Wiki. He's done some great movies. The Getaway, 48hrs 1&2, Alien 3&Resurrection, etc. Probably my favorite is "Hard Times" (1975) w/Charles Bronson, James Coburn & Strother Martin. Bronson plays a depression era street/pick-up fighter & Coburn, a manager w/a gambling problem. Fittingly, the 3rd & final Hill/Cooder collaboration was on "Crossroads" (1986) It's a blues film.

[MyMoppet52]

@INUIT3333 You are very welcome. I love Ry Cooder's music. Period. I have been trying to get more on, and I keep getting blocked. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it very much. I'm glad you are enjoying the music! My best, Moppet (Barbara)

[MyMoppet52]

@agatematt Thank you for your comment. I knew some of the info, but not that THREE juries refused to convict Frank James. I have often wished that Jessee had not been killed, since I knew that Frank lived out a full life. Thanks for the info on how full his life was!!! Please stop by anytime. My best, Moppet (Barbara)