The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #31334   Message #407867
Posted By: Bluesman and kde
28-Feb-01 - 07:22 AM
Thread Name: Modern Blues Players, your thoughts.
Subject: RE: Modern Blues Players, your thoughts.
I forgot to mention Ry Cooder in my previous posting. He has lots of CD's out, which I have all but a couple, but I think the best one is "Crossroads", which is from the movie of the same name. Another obscure bluesman is Terry Evans who did back-up vocals on several Ry Cooder CD's. Cooder has finally produced a couple of albums for Terry and he is one of the most soulful singers I've ever heard. He plays acoustic guitar on them with Ry playing that awesome slide that he plays. Know most of you will love his work. Recently deceased Pop Staples is another favorite of mine. Ry plays on several cuts on the two CD's I have of him. Another bit of info is that all 3 have recorded "Down in Mississippi" and though Ry plays on all 3 versions, they are so different, but all 3 versions are great. Give them a listen...........Jim