Description
A captivating time capsule from one of America's most eclectic musical storytellers, The Legendary Soundstage Broadcast 1978 captures Ry Cooder in full stride. Recorded for the long-running Chicago-based TV show Soundstage, this performance showcases Cooder backed by an 11-piece ensemble—featuring mandolin, horns, vibraphone, piano, bass, drums, and a gospel quartet.
The set draws heavily from his 1978 album Jazz, paying homage to early 20th-century American music. Cooder reinterprets classics by Bix Beiderbecke, Bert Williams, and others, blending jazz, gospel, blues, and folk into a rich tapestry of sound. It's part concert, part history lesson, and fully a showcase of Cooder's virtuosity and reverence for musical roots.
📀 Track List
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Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)
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The Dream (Instrumental)
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Talk and Bill Johnson Intro
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Jezebel
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Shine
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Talk
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Marie Elena (Instrumental)
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There’s No Restricted Signs in Heaven
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Wade in the Water
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Shadrack
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Talk
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In a Mist
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Flashes (Instrumental)
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Davenport Blues (Instrumental)
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Ry and Bill Johnson Talk
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Nobody
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Ry and David Lindley Talk
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Comin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer
