I, Flathead


I, Flathead: The Songs of Kash Buk and the Klowns is the fourteenth studio album by Ry Cooder. It is the final concept album by Ry Cooder. It is the third in his "California trilogy", which began with Chávez [Ravine |Chávez Ravine] and My Name Is Buddy.
The Deluxe Edition of the album is accompanied by a 104-page hardback book which included a CD in paper pocket, a novella and song lyrics.
The title is a play on the Isaac Asimov novel "I, Robot", but the flathead in question is the Ford Flathead engine.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Ry Cooder; except where indicated
  1. "Drive Like I Never Been Hurt" - 4:07
  2. "Waitin' for Some Girl" - 3:48
  3. "Johnny Cash" - 3:08
  4. "Can I Smoke in Here?" - 4:19
  5. "Steel Guitar Heaven" - 3:40
  6. "Ridin' with the Blues" - 3:01
  7. "Pink-O Boogie" - 3:05
  8. "Fernando Sez" - 4:44
  9. "Spayed Kooley" - 2:09
  10. "Filipino Dancehall Girl" - 3:54
  11. "My Dwarf is Getting Tired" - 3:59
  12. "Flathead One More Time" - 3:12
  13. "5000 Country Music Songs" - 6:41
  14. "Little Trona Girl" - 3:13

    Personnel

Musicians

Recorded & mixed by Martin Pradler