Ry Cooder-Paris,Texas-Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1985)

Ry Cooder will never be famous for the usual tally of millions of records sold, but he is nonetheless renowned as one of the great craftsmen of rock music, delving into hybrid and experimental sounds and exploring the deepest roots of American music. His discography is extensive and rich, ranging from his numerous film scores to his solo projects and his work with other artists. Winner of six Grammy Awards, as well as other prestigious accolades such as honorary doctorates from Queen's University in Canada and the California College of the Arts, Cooder has left behind a legacy of monumental works considered fundamental to the development of contemporary music. One of them is the soundtrack to Wim Wenders' film, "Paris Texas", a memorable journey through the Texan landscapes where he imprints on his guitar those arid and dusty sounds typical of the southern United States, in an album as exciting as it is brilliant and with which his popularity would skyrocket even more, demonstrating his enormous talent and genius.