A recent article in Pitchfork highlighted the solo careers of the “L.A. Weirdos” — Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, and Van Dyke Parks. A well-deserved profile, no doubt — but where’s the love for their frequent studio partner, slide guitarist Ry Cooder? Let’s fix this omission — here are some highlights from Ry’s solo career — and if you want to hear some more, check out his latest album:

Available Space
Vigilante Man
If Walls Could Talk
Fool for a Cigarette
Little Sister
Crazy ‘Bout An Automobile
Paris, Texas
How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live
Going Back To Okinawa
No Banker Left Behind