The rather desolate Boomer's Story completed Cooder's early trilogy and in 1974 he released the buoyant Paradise And Lunch. His confidence was immediately ... The world of music is better because Ry ...

IN PICTURES: Ry Cooder: 15 essential songs Cooder's skill ... In 1974, he released the exuberant Paradise And Lunch, which included a spirited cover of All Over Now, the Bobby Womack song ...

American guitarist Ry Cooder released his first studio album ... with a focus on blues and gospel. Paradise Lunch combined blues and folk, while Chicken Skin Music featured Tex-Mex and Hawaiian.

Ry Cooder has made some of the most memorable film soundtrack music and this collection includes the wonderful Paris, Texas and The Long Riders. This review is of a compilation of his film work.