Ry Cooder Live From Austin ‘75

[@nutindoin2]

Flaco Rules, he is a true master of the Hohner Accordian, !!!!

[@namcat53]

All Austin City Limits...the good ones, like this... should be released on a blu ray collection....before we all die.. No excuses.

[@timothylewis2450]

Amen!

[@SlowfingerJC]

I just came home tonight a little bit drunk and this concert was incredible.... Ry Cooder has a special talent. There is nothing musically more relevant and connected and important than culturely connected music.

[@Professional-fh1ow]

I'm a Ry Cooder fan and just found this gem!

[@philturner6642]

Ry is just incredible...so many different genres of music and he does them all so well...

[@philwhelan3854]

I saw Ry Cooder early 80’s in Birmingham UK with Flaco for his Get Rhythm tour then Flaco solo in a pub in Kings Norton Birmingham, The Breedon Bar not long after . A great night and he passed the Tequila around

[@locandro1]

Toribio "Toby" Torres on bajo sexto/vocals, Leonardo "Flaco" Jimenez on accordion/vocals, Ry Cooder on Guitar/vocals 2:53 He’ll Have to Go 8:13 Mis brazos te esperan 12:21 Morenita mía 17:33 Pass Me By 21:50 Medley: Viva Seguin/San Antonio Rose/Turkey in the Straw/Allá en el rancho grande/El huarachito es bueno[?] 31:04 La bamba

[@jazzisall1]

Thanks for the time settings of the songs. It really helps a lot.

[@S2Sturges]

Flaco Jiménez killing it....amazing

[@MrZootalores]

i had Ry's albums back in the late 70's and always loved Flaco.I never knew he was such a good singer & front man on his own! he's great!

[@rudolfschenker]

This is so charming, look at where Mexican and American country music come together for something so sweet. Legends.

[@joesolese]

It’s called Tejano

[@peace-c2r]

I upthumb your calment from el norte, Canada.

[@marycyardley2456]

Pass me by if you're only passing through 😍😊

[@MrZootalores]

that's not gonna be a pop song, it's too deep...

[@glengoodwin9111]

Blessed to see them in Seattle at different times. Ry Cooder total monster 🎉

[@mikeb3603]

Got out of army in 74. Been listening to Townes, Blaze Foley, John Prine and Ry ever since. Flaco is a hellova musician as well! ❤

[@robertgelling1098]

What can I say

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

1970s Austin must have been something special to experience.

[@johnnysalter7072]

It was.

[@andybaldman]

@@jackwoods535 Good.

[@unkindestcut]

@@jackwoods535 All the best Austin musicians were and are liberal. Go back to sleep now….

[@jondeur2686]

I know Flaco and Ry Cooder but who is the band and the lead singer?

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

@@jackwoods535 I'm not American, but yeh, I used to be left wing and liberal... But my eyes have been opened and I see the damage they have done. The liberals and especially the woke movement were funded by the Russians in the west to destabilise society by creating division... Keep fighting for your liberty and personal freedom.

[@davidgarza1301]

This drummer is super skilled and unique, his work on that bolero track was terrific.

[@bigpete3791]

That was my great uncle Isaac. He was awesome

[@rickreisman2267]

Flaco and Ry ….simply the best.

[@ocevicheband502]

Beautiful . I love Ry's story telling about Dodgers stadium ,heart breaking . True. 🌱🌻 incidentally a mate of mine ,Lazy John whom played slide when Ry visited Brisbane Oz passed away last year . Ry invited local street players including lazy John. Ry must be one of the most compassionate musicians around!!!

[@namcat53]

If you were hip in the very early 70's, you knew Ry Cooder, Flaco, Gabby, David Lindley, etc. The best!

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

David and Ry teaming up for shows is a great experience.

[@JohnSmith-ry1ri]

I'm hip now 😊

[@tomtd]

And I never knew. But now I do.

[@jovitavillalpando2827]

I was in Chicago and I was 20 for 15 years never came to Texas but I was born in texas

[@jovitavillalpando2827]

Who is ry cooper send me a link

[@hookywookywithmalarkyman704]

I loved "paris texas" any one seen it ??

[@cahg3871]

Good music doesn’t need to be loud,nor raucous.Excellent musicianship here,they are one tight band.

[@stkbkr1]

Yes I agree my brother

[@bobwallace1880]

The GREAT FLACO!! Wonderful thank you for posting.

[@eg8419]

The Original/The BEST.....THANK YOU

[@dancolley4208]

One of country music's greats that we never hear anymore: Jim Reeves. Unmistakable music. A shame he's been largely forgotten.

[@TheKhanhhoa]

what a great voice...most beautiful. Did he write any of his tunes ?

[@alanward4506]

Back in the late 80`s Flaco was touring with his band and played in my home town,i went up to see them and he,Flaco,was in the pub enjoying a drink next day he was in my own pub together with his band.Great memories.

[@Damn-Inlaw]

1982! Too long ago. But still remember it well!

[@stephenh8169]

Flaco likes beer

[@jasongalik7679]

Good stuff. KZbin is my new tv. This the best thing on tv right now

[@vincentdavis3453]

Until now I had no idea who Ry Cooder is...Great music, great band, great man

[@amjrpain919]

He played Ralph Machio's part in that movie Crossroads...

[@wesleyantrim6648]

Give a listen to The Rolling Stones song “Memo from Turner”. Ry plays slide guitar on that song. My favorite stones song ever.

[@francoisebeylie2923]

@@wesleyantrim6648 He also plays bottleneck on "Sister morphine".

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Such honest and real music ....enough can't be said......

[@tombink]

The year I arrived in Austin as a 26 years old.. a totally awesome time to live there. This brings it all back. Thanks for posting this!

[@Colin56ish]

Santiago the "squeeze box" master! A great voice to boot. It's good to have talented family.

[@garybryson1900]

I had no idea Ry Cooder sung anything by Jim Reeves. Jim is my favorite singer, and its interesting to hear others sing his songs.

[@celticmugwump]

Wow if you haven’t already check out Ry’s album Chicken Skin Music. You’re in for a treat.

[@michaelthomas366]

I love this music, especially the accordion!

[@virgilioalbarese2603]

Flaco lookin so fresh - YEAH !

[@richardcraig5454]

I'm sixty. I have loved Ry since the 60's Never seen him perform live. Is that why I'm crying?

[@beverlycraig1641]

Nice video of a great performer -

[@TNPassiflora]

***** I know, I am 57 and I haven't either! But, soon, very soon, I will finally have that pleasure and I am so excited. Seeing Cooder, White, Skaggs at the Tennessee Theater!

[@richardcraig5454]

Crystal Longdon Lucky girl!

[@TNPassiflora]

***** Yes, check the tour schedule for Cooder Skaggs White, he may be coming near you too!

[@jackwindrom253]

I'm a couple of years older and I've always made a point to see Ry whenever he's come East (mainly NYC/NJ). From the Bottom Line show in '74, to the couple of shows he did in small theaters (Richardson Hall) at Princeton U - with Flaco and the Pahinui (sp) Bros (think Chicken Skin Music) and which this video is all about (minus the Hawaiaans). There was the 'Jazz' show at Carnegie where he highlighted Bix, Jelly Roll, and which had an amazing duet with a guy from the Golden Gate Quartet who did a sand dance with Ry playing solo. The intro of John Hiatt (after he got out of jail) at the Ritz in NYC. Buena Vista (also at Carnegie) was amazing (though Ry was content to play in the background most of the night). A cancelled show in NYC (Summerstage/Central Park) which Ali Farka couldn't attend because of civil strife in his native Mali. That was a tough cancel. Though we did a bag of mushrooms, had no interest in seeing James Blood Ulmer, and just bar hopped, giggling on the upper West Side. Which brings me to my last show with Ry and Ricky Skaggs and the White Family down in Ardmore PA. Had 2nd row seats for that one. Now? Waiting for my next Cooder adventure. See, you only go round the track once in this life. Plain and simply, you don't miss these things.

[@michaelmorgan9289]

Glad I found this video. I've been a fan for years.

[@g-asplendidsavage1700]

I really just become aware of Ry Cooder. I love the Tex-Mex . We are one people.

[@otovanderlek499]

thanks a lot

[@fisherbird1739]

I had Ry's album with Flaco and some of these songs; lovely to hear and see this concert.

[@jazzisall1]

Flaco looks so young here. Saw him and his conjunto dos veces en Santa Fe en algo como 86. Que Grande un musico y persona es!!!!

[@darrellwoods2586]

Somebodies got the cow head in the ground and the cabretto on the pit smoking over mesquite, delicious! Thank You biamaku for posting solid Gold/Darrell Dust{Peace}

[@radiomindchatter7994]

I'm a metalhead but I absolutely love this music...

[@andiandersen8276]

Wow Wonderful thanks Andi 👏👏👏

[@rwebmusic]

Great artist! Maybe you also want to listen to Ry Cooder Live at PopGala’73 …

[@MrChatotx]

Have'nt seen this since 75,,,,Thanks...

[@texmix77]

1236 wow! Beautiful thing. Hard song to play on accordion

[@timothywelch4949]

Damn!!! Look how young we all were back then . This looks like its filmed at the Armadillo . So 😎 Tejano

[@413449]

What a Great find ! Thanks for posting .

[@8012isa]

They exuberant their love of the music. Didn't know Ry Cooder did this back then - Awesome! -- Marinko M

[@skeletonshorror5184]

This is my dream concert, thank you for posting. 💀🔥❤️

[@psosa071]

I recorded an audio recording of this back in '76. Been looking for this since then. And video. Fantastic!! ACL!! The Best. Thanks for posting!

[@marcoguerri6351]

Oh ! This is really something pure gold

[@johnmitrikas7303]

I was at that show at the Roxy 1977!

[@machtschnell7452]

Flaco and Ry were so young then, but so was I

[@Troy_nov1965]

Back when ACL was really good. I was living in Austin then , remember the Split Rail, Soap Creek Saloon, Broken Spoke , AWH, Kicker Jims , The Skyline ,Taco Flats and eating chicken fried steak at The Stallion.....great times .

[@YTantirungrotechai]

Excellent music. Thanks for sharing!

[@keoughk001]

love the drumming of Mr. Garcia

[@divinilla100]

¡¡GENIAL , ME ENCANTA , GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR¡¡¡

[@Genjo_N_Mojave]

I saw Ry and his 8 man ensemble at the Roxy, back to back nights in 1977. @biamaku I've really enjoyed your (extensive and rare) collection of Ry Cooder. Thanks for your dedicated work.

[@densely]

The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces! They added gospel and greasy rock and roll to what you're hearing now.

[@monicabarbosa6234]

Marvellous is this music ❤❤❤🙏

[@ajnabi1957]

Thank you so much for posting this wonderful show! I've only come upon Flaco recently (through another Ry Cooder clip) and so really appreciate this one! They were all so young!

[@stanmuk]

On first reading it seemed like finally Cod Liver oil had a popular number! My brain's adled for sure.

[@ajnabi1957]

!!

[@henryVIIIification]

+Stanley Mukkath And it keeps you regular.

[@stanmuk]

No offense meant to Ry Cooder. I do use Cod Liver oil as a regular supplement and it seems it was a case of confirmation bias which made me read his name the way I did. Sorry!

[@dontall71]

+Nate Rabe Flaco did some back up for Dwight Yoakum and Buck Owens "Streets of Bakersfield"

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Who else here first heard of Flaco through the late, great Doug Sahm?

[@peterhaley2836]

great music with Flaco leading the way!!

[@waldosgrade]

Whatta rare treat! Many thanks for posting!

[@shanesims2864]

Flaco is GREAT !!!

[@angrymallbabies5081]

Amazing - thank you for posting!

[@ИванКавръков-ш1с]

Много ми хареса ..Връща ме в Веракруз,центъра ...Поздрави biamaku !

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

ALL AMERICAN PATRIOTS!!!! I HAVE SURFING MEXICO SINCE 1964........MUCHO SPECIAL PLACE!!! AMERICA BEST ALLIE IS MEXICO......CON MUCHO GUSTO....PINCHE TOMAS........LOVES MEXICO......BLESSINGS.......NO CCP....CCP........MEXICO VIVA!!!!!

[@paulmullenix2141]

Best out of mexico Carlos Santana

[@orion2250]

Beer and smoke smelling microphone, rapt audience and the music..perfect

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

Ry Cooder, part of our Americana sound.

[@TeeKay19]

I am far, far from an expert on Conjunto, or any genre Mexican music, but even to my untrained ear, Flaco is just amazing. And I've always found it interesting how Ry finds his way to be part of a band, not just a solo act. He just fits in, doesn't need to dominate. Back around the time he did the "A Meeting by the River" with V. M. Bhatt album, I think it was on an NPR interview, maybe not, he just tries to find a place to fit in, regardless of the genre.

[@TeeKay19]

Just to correct that post - it should read "Ry said he just tries to find a place to fit in..."

[@dalex8126]

TeeKay19 I think Ry must've just loved. playing generally with all and sundry. he played with Captain beefheart after all!

[@FeatnikSF]

From what I have read, Ry played with Beefheart for a very short time and did NOT enjoy it by any means. Ry played on Little Feat's self-titled first album, released in 1970.

[@DavidMFChapman]

I feel the same way. When playing with another artist, Ry respects the music, finds a way to complement, and avoids the limelight. Sometimes it’s hard to identify his parts.

[@danielbeggan8024]

@@FeatnikSF and guess who played guitar on Stones "Little Red Rooster"

[@TheHappyApe]

Just watched this after watching Ry's interview about his two best guitars - fascinating to see this blue fender in use before it was altered by Ry!

[@genepaulmusic]

+TheHappyApe that brought me here too

[@growtogether]

+1

[@peteyoung9755]

Look very closely, it has a P90 in the bridge position!

[@francinewhite4848]

TheHappyApe

[@anthem74]

"Ain't he wonderful? He's alright!"- Hugo Gonzalez

[@jonathanwinter6226]

nothing like good music. JW

[@sammyscotch9945]

Back when ACL had great musicians on

[@marsazorean62]

That was fn awesome

[@aloisemason3972]

Here we go..Ry Cooder with his slider and guitar on stage performing and entertaining with all he's got in him..has to control his woman somehow,got it..yes,or no..ohhh,great band of musicians on stage and rhythem and melody is pouring out all over the stage to the fans..sound is fantastic..

[@codym8897]

Austin City Limits has been the place to see some of the best musical acts since it debuted in 1974. In 1976, Flaco Jimenez, along with Ry Cooder, made history when he became the first Mexican performer to appear on the show, and he appeared several times after that. In fact, Terry Lickona, now the executive producer, was in the audience for this performance, though he didn’t join the team until the fourth season. I was blown away by the music in this video of Ry Cooder and Flaco Jimenez playing in 1976. There is something so authentic about it. It feels real and honest and there’s a sense of joy to it, too. I’m pretty sure this was the first time I’ve watched a performance from Austin City Limits, and I’m going to have to check out more now.👍

[@Vinylhead66BlogspotDe]

excuseme, not spanish but mexican.

[@tonyscalzo8760]

@@Vinylhead66BlogspotDe Tejano

[@malenurse51]

give me whiskey, Ry and Flaco and point me towards home.

[@aztec999999]

This man can do no wrong. Absolutely beautiful

[@feralboomer]

This is the best of several vids I have seen. I am not a trained nor an untrained professional musician, but this I can say. IMO, this arrangement and performance transforms the song from an American C&W hit into music that can grab and hold a much larger bunch of humanity. Ry and the accordion dude (May peace be upon him) took care to give each other space to say what they had to say, and produced something that has grown in my heart since 1976.

[@anniejo1355]

Peter Doremus The “accordion dude,” Flaco Jimenez, is a long time collaborator of Ry’s. Since the ‘70s. FYI Flaco is still alive, and did a duet with Ry at the Americana Festival in Nashville.

[@rosamariaaguilar2463]

Me encantas Flaco t qiero 💋💋💋💋💋

[@h4wklord]

some years ago i bought a double album set of bob dylan, took it home and listened and said "damn this guy can't sing" the next day i listened again and said "damn this guy can't sing" on the third day i listened again and realized why i liked it. its the words and the passion of the person singing them. i hear new artists, and they sing very well, but their words are meaningless, unimportant and painful for me to hear

[@johnr8820]

Exactly! Took me a few tries and then the words hit me

[@Lea99Jones]

Ry held down the vocals for all he was worth... But his playing is so DENSE! Oh my.

[@henryVIIIification]

1975 We were so much older then. We're younger than that now. To paraphrase Bob Dylan. Like Cheryl said, Good stuff folks, good stuff. Quality always shines through. Some of the recognized best at their craft. And how about those leisure suits.

[@pamelahayes913]

This is awsome!!

[@tortugabob]

Great fun to watch and hear!

[@osowallman5743]

I can smell the brisket and lonestar ! 😆

[@-Atmos1]

Really Cool

[@PopUpRecordShop]

Where Chris? I wonder how many members of family and friends were at this legendary show…❤ I remember when Flacos music first struck me in the heart. La Zona Rosa, ATX Just wish I remembered if it was Christmas or New Years. Coulda been Christmas and we partied till New Years😎 Legends!

[@mario7frankielee]

piece of history ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@robertgelling1098]

Just great what more to say

[@rosamariaaguilar2463]

Flaco k guapo t amo mi amor imposible mi 💖😢💋

[@11292622]

A true American Master ...

[@TheSnoopindaweb]

📢🎸🥁🎹🎸🔊🎶🎵👂👌👏👏👏💯😄👀Yup❗ G-G.

[@groove420]

Reminds me of being at the San Jose Flea Market. Only thing missing is the smell of Mexican food and of course the ever persistent smell of garbage warmed by the Sun.

[@Beesurvivor]

Perhaps in a hundred years Ry's name come up and many others very well known today are forgot. For sure Paris Texas will be remain.

[@johnr8820]

Jose Izquierdo nope

[@Baci302]

Real Tex-Mex norteno music

[@steiningebraekhus9818]

❤

[@rexmandel5930]

The music is great. The leisure suits scream mid 70s.

[@ballaservices9275]

Little did we know the woke, Orwellian nightmare that would engulf us 50 years on. Those were the days, my friend!

[@davidturner7363]

that the goddam truth

[@bobojenkins88]

Did not know Flaco had such a great voice!!!

[@infoscholar5221]

It isn't punk, but I like it. Honest, and scrappy, and IDGAF.

[@ccrider8277]

Viva Flaco!!

[@billmaherjr8170]

Constantly re; inventing anything with strings.