Chicken Skin Music
by
Ry Cooder
Edit

Release type:What's this?
studio album
First released:
1976

Overview Edit

No-one has written an overview of this release yet. Want to start one?

Added to your library

This particular version Edit

Record label:
Catalog number:
2254
Release dates:
  • 1976 in United States
  • 1988 in United States

Genres

Blues, Blues Rock, Classic Rock, Norteño, Tejano. Vote on Genres

What do Amazon.com customers think?

5 stars Before Buena Vista, there was Chicken Skin
For the uninformed, "chicken skin" is the Hawaiian equivalent of "goose bumps". In other words, this is the kind of music that is meant to send chills down your spine, whether it's the blues, folk, tejano, or Hawaiian music. This album, for me, is highlighted by Gabby Pahinui. Cooder played on a number of Pahinui's albums, and Pops felt it was important to return the favor. Anyone who enjoys the guitar, especially ki ho'alu (slack key) will enjoy hearing Gabby play along with Ry Cooder. But desp…
Read the full review
Written by J. Book "music's biggest fan"
3 stars Bought this one to slake nostalgia ....
I remembered this recording from when it was first released. I remembered its title with great fondness, and the song "Smack Dab in the Middle" is part of my "permanent soundtrack." Of course, Ry Cooder has always been a master guitarist, and Flaco Jimenez plays a mean accordion, so you can't go too wrong. Still, listening today, I must say the song choices (with the aforementioned exception) are not particularly memorable. I believe one might be better off with Paradise & Lunch--or perhaps even…
Read the full review
Written by Bill from OKC

Track listing Edit

Credits Edit

Surely someone is credited on this release! Add a credit?

Other versions Edit

Chicken Skin Music 9 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Reprise / Wea
catalog number: 2254
release dates: Oct 25 1990
view details
Tell us about another version?

Trivia Edit

  • We don't know any trivia about this release. Add some?

Websites Edit

SoundUnwound is not responsible for the content of external websites.