In November 1972, “Reprise” label released “Boomer’s Story”, the third Ry Cooder studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Amigo Studios” in Burbank, California, and was produced by Jim Dickinson and Lenny Waronker.

Personnel:

• Ry Cooder – vocals, guitars, mandolin, bottleneck guitar
• Sleepy John Estes- vocals, guitar
• Randy Newman- piano
• Jim Dickinson- piano, bass, vocals
• Gene Finney – harmonica
• Dan Penn- vocals
• Tommy McClure – bass
• Jim Keltner, Roger Hawkins- drums
• Milt Holland- percussion
• George Bohanon- horns
• Charles Lawing – clarinet

Track listing:

1. Boomer’s Story – traditional
2. Cherry Ball Blues – Skip James
3. Crow Black Chicken – Lawrence Wilson
4. Ax Sweet Mama – Sleepy John Estes
5. Maria Elena – Bob Russell, Lorenzo Barcelata
6. The Dark End of the Street – Dan Penn, Chips Moman
7. Rally ‘Round the Flag – George F. Root
8. Comin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer – Jimmy McHugh, Harold Adamson
9. President Kennedy – Sleepy John Estes
10. Good Morning Mr. Railroad Man – traditional