![]() ![]() The new immigration law in Arizona (SB-1070), that recently passed is one of the most shameful acts to pass in recent years. The lyrics in the song “You could lose more than you'll ever hope to find” are touching and catchy. Ry Cooder himself sang this song live at the border to warn the Mexicans. They were picked up and brought back to end up in prison. They were often betrayed for money by the same people smugglers who first took all their money and possessions. These were poor illegal immigrants who swam across the Rio Grande hoping to find work in the U.S. ![]() It's a wonderful warning song for the "wetbacks". "Across the borderline" is an old song by Freddy Fender. We danced a lot at Cooder's swinging version of “Get Rythm” with friends, having fun at home or at parties.įor us music was (and is) leading in pleasure but also in sadness. You always recognize his style, while on the other hand he's always diverse. Atmosphere is one of Ry's quality's and he often applied it to the music of film scores. “Get Rhythm” by Ry Cooder is an LP with good atmospheric music. ![]() D’s Al (musician, 1961) likes to share Ry Cooder and Get Rhythm (1987) ![]()
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