The Long Riders [Import, Soundtrack]

Ry Cooder | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 29, 1997)
• Original Release Date: May 16, 1980
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Soundtrack
• Label: Warner Bros UK
• ASIN: B0000076AV
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,893 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Long Riders

2. Im A Good Old Rebel

3. Seneca Square Dance

4. Archies Funeral (Hold To Gods Unchanging Hand)

5. I Always Knew That You Were The One

6. Rally Round The Flag

7. Wildwood Boys

8. Better Things To Think About

9. Jesse James

10. Cole Younger Polka

11. Escape From Northfield

12. Leaving Missouri

13. Jesse James

Editorial Reviews

Soundtrack to 1980 film with a score by the influential guitarist. 11 tracks including 'Jesse James', 'I'm A Good Old Rebel' & 'I Always Knew That You Were The One'.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Music From The Wildwood, March 18, 2003

By 

Edward M. Erdelac (Valley Village, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Long Riders (Audio CD)

This is one great album. Ry Cooder's original compositions have the texture of finely tooled saddle leather (`Leaving Missouri' and `Seneca Square Dance' are awesome), but its the renditions of the antique ballads and rally tunes from the Civil War era that really steal the show here, particularly `I'm A Good Old Rebel,' `Jesse James,' and `Wildwood Boys (not sure if that's original, but James Keach gives a wonderful, broken whiskey glass rendition that might've drifted around Jesse's campfire had he sung it himself).' There's a nice bit of spoken word from the late lamented Harry Carey Jr., and the final arrangement of `Jesse James' is a real kicker. Most of this stuff sounds like its done with the original instruments - kudos to Ry Cooder for having the appreciation to dig deep and blow the dust of some of the best music to be revitalized in the past decade (also see `The Buena Vista Social Club'). This is a man who loves and understands music and the rich history behind it. One reviewer pointed out that `Jack of Diamonds' is missing, though it was in the film. True - that's a great track. I don't know why it wasn't included or where you could track down that recording (if it exists), but the song is called `Rye Whiskey' and I know there's a Tex Ritter CD that has it and it sounds pretty good.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A well crafted romantic folk soundtrack that made the film, June 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Long Riders (Audio CD)

Ry Cooder's brilliant, sensitive and passionate reworking of American standards for Walter Hill's 1980 film makes for an excellent addition to any CD collection. Cooder's score simply made the film work. Listening to this music paints vivid a series of vivid images evocative of Matthew Brady, Thomas Hart Benton and Stephen Foster. Gorgeous work.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A vibrant and startling collection of civil war tunes, May 23, 1999

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[e-mail] (boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Long Riders (Audio CD)

In this album, which I originally obtained on LP in the early 1980's, Ry Cooder establishes himself at the very top of America's most talented musicians and arrangers. This is a collection of basically tired and worn-out civil war songs which are arranged to showcase outstanding musicianship and composition. The results create a cross-section of American music, capturing the spirit of the Civil War Era with the best that contemporary talent and technology have to offer. This is a delightful album which should appeal to classical and contemporary music lovers, as well as anyone interested in a taste of Civil War Era music.