album: Paris, Texas [OST] (1984) * footage from the film PARIS, TEXAS (1984) directed by Wim Wenders

Some days I think this is the most beautiful song on the planet. Stunningly beautiful, poignant, strangely serene, almost too moving to bear, deeply sad in an oddly healing way. It speaks from the heart of a remarkable movie tale, and from the heart of this country's most underrated actor (the Kentuckian with a Mexican soul), and from the heart of the beautiful Mixtecan people of Oaxaca. And it does all of that all at once.

Una de las mejores películas que he visto, y esta escena y canción contribuyen en gran medida a esa consideración.

The most underrated movie ever. Such a masterpiece. There'll never be a movie like this one.

The greatest actor of his generation was never nominated for a single major award. Makes you realize how worthless Oscars and Emmys are.

39 years ago I watched the film, Paris Texas. Today the song sung by Harry Dean Stanton unexpectedly burst out of my memory and is sitting in my mind, centre stage and nothing will shift it. All I want to do is keep listening to it over and over. That is some powerful ju ju... Thank you for this Harry.

Como Oaxaqueño se siente bonito poder ver trascender nuestra música

Best movie ever. Thanks for this beautiful super 8 part of "Paris, Texas"! Harry Dean singing is so seeming - we miss his great character on cinema screen!

Paris, Texas is a masterpiece. The filmmaking, the music, the acting and the dialogue, which includes one of the most devastating monologues in history. A slow-moving two and a half hour movie that never fails to keep my eyes glued to the screen... no matter how many times I watch it.

Thank you, Ry Cooder. Thank you, Wim Wenders. Thank you, Harry Dean Stanton. Thank you, Nastassia Kinski. This is as good as film making gets. This is as good as storytelling gets.

It will forever be one of my favorites 🖤. Paris, Texas, a masterpiece ✨️

I am 70 years and not in my entire life has any work of art, music, poetry or prose had such an effect on me as this. I am so grateful for Mr. Staton and that this was made.

My brother introduced me to this movie back in the 90s. I totally love it all, the acoustic pickin' by Ry Cooder, the story line and, of course, the lovely Natasha. The recurring theme song, Cancion Mixteca, is a classic with renown line, "Quisiera morir de sentimiento," or "Would that I would die of loneliness." I used to travel I-10 weekly in my eighteen wheeler days and I made many of the same stops as Walt and Travis.

Speaking of the Mixtecan people and Mexico, today there are two young champions of both Oaxacan and Mixtecan music culture.. They happen to be of Mixtecan heritage, and they have also performed this same beautiful song, which belongs to their people. Their names are Sheyla and Emily Rosas, they live in San Marcos CA, and they perform as "Dueto Dos Rosas". Their soaring harmonies in scores of posted songs have had millions of views on KZfaq, Spotify, etc. Their mission is to preserve the cultural heritage of their Oaxacan and Mixtecan forebears. They decided as young teens to teach themselves requinto guitar and dozens of campirana songs. They are cultural heroes, and have been honored in Oaxaca for that. They are IMO the best young music duo in North America. Please look them up and support them.

I have come to the conclusion that this is the best piece of music I have ever heard. It is hypnotic. It stirs emotions in me like no other.

I had this on an old cassette, worn the thing out, loved it so much Rt Cooder is a genius . The film with Harry Dean Stanton is a masterpiece of cinema, the soundtrack is perfect in every way

Great film, great actor, singer, and human being, harry dean Stanton, and the wonderful music of ry cooper, what more can a person want.

I have to watch this about every 3 months.

Qué lejos estoy del suelo donde he nacido! Inmensa nostalgia invade mi pensamiento Al verme tan solo y triste cual hoja al viento Quisiera llorar, quisiera morir de sentimiento ¡Oh Tierra del Sol! Suspiro por verte Ahora que lejos yo vivo sin luz, sin amor Y al verme tan solo y triste cual hoja al viento Quisiera llorar, quisiera morir de sentimiento ¡Oh Tierra del Sol! Suspiro por verte Ahora que lejos yo vivo sin luz, sin amor Al verme tan solo y triste cual hoja al viento Quisiera llorar, quisiera morir de sentimiento

So sweet, so melancholic, so light, yet so intense I can hardly hold back tears. Now, take Ry Cooder's alchemy and add it to one my favourite movies ever, and there you have this kind of side effect on me. Love from Italy.

Nunca he escuchado esta canción ni película pero me recuerda de mi niñez en México y la juventud de mis papás :)

There are at least three other transcendent things about this song besides HDS’s singing so poignantly. First, someone is singing great harmony with him. Second, the piano accompanist is brilliant. Third, Ry Cooder can make a guitar weep. This song and this performance are immortal.

Incredible actor, but I never knew of his vocal talent until I bought a Ry Cooder CD about 20 years ago that had this hauntingly beautiful tune on it, and even then at first, I don't think I knew it was him singing. I saw his name in the credits and thought maybe he was playing an instrument on it. Sadly, my year of Spanish class in junior high school didn't equip me with the ability to understand the lyrics of this song, but I feel each and every syllable every time I hear it, which is another testament of the man's talent. Rest In Peace, Mr. Stanton

Now Dean Stockwell is also gone, Rest In Peace, Dean

This is the he'll of a good movie. Both Harry Dean Stanton and sam shepard died last year. Stanton was 91 and shepard was 73. I am glad that they had made this movie possible in the 80s.

Reunión de maestros, Wim Wenders, Ry Cooder, el Harry Dean Steanton, la bella Nastassia Kinski....🙏💙🇦🇷

So beautiful, it's painful.

An absolute masterpiece Wim Wenders , Sam Shepard screenplay, Harry Dean Stanton Natasha Kinski And Ry Cooder Wow

RIP Harry Dean Stanton. One of the greats.

Nunca la he podido escuchar sin lágrimas visibles o invisibles

I watched this film a week back. Got to be one of the best films I’ve ever seen. Something about it is enchanting.

Q honor q cantes una canción mexicana. Gracias

Know what? I'm 53 and this movie revealed my entire life when I was 18. I am Travis, I'm the music, I'm the desert, and I will be till I'm dead. Sometimes art is not your background, your culture, it's your bones. You don't know who shot at first, the film or your destiny.

Hermosa canción le encantaba a mi padre y esta versión me saco las lágrimas.

SHE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND WE ALL MISS YOU HARRY DEAN

My México 🖤 ....¡Qué lejos estoy del suelo donde he nacido! Inmensa nostalgia invade mi pensamiento!!...

Excelente 👍💐 saludos cordiales desde Monterrey México 🇲🇽

the movie is one of the best i've ever seen!

Just thinking about this film and listening to this lovely tune shatters my heart into pieces and sends shivers throughout my whole body. Absolutely impeccable works of art and relentless beauty. I wish I could personally thank everyone involved in the creation of these masterfully crafted pieces of art.

Beautiful - guaranteed to bring tear to my eye this scene

i began to exist after i saw this film.

Paris ,Texas is one of the most brilliant , moving films I've ever seen, with an outstanding cast and the wonderful music of Ry Cooder Many thanks li5andr0 for posting .

The song it’s beautiful we have it in different versions but this one is just beautiful. The video it’s pure beauty

Sere la única persona que no a visto esa película.... Tengo que verla la simple canción del soundtrack me indica que es toda una joya un deleite para todos nuestros sentidos

I see and hear this and am in awe at the beauty human beings can muster.

Bless you Harry Dean! The greatest unsung actor of his generation..and a beautiful singer ..

COODER has a way to slow down the hurt and await till one tear rolls down the cheek before the next note is strunmed. Specially this song, its haunted and the movie tells it. Movie and specially this song DO tell the story of TRAVIS's ( Harry Dean Stanton) travels, AND the internal pain...(in the movie) 👍

I like to sing along, so: "Que lejos estoy del suelo donde he nacido! inmensa nostalgia invade mi pensamiento; y al ver me tan solo y triste qual hoja al viento, quisiera llorar, quisiera morir de sentimiento. Oh tierra del sol!, suspiro por verte ahora que lejos yo vivo sin luz, sin amor; y al verme tan solo y triste cual hoja al viento, quisiera llorar, quisiera morir de sentimiento. Here is the translation: How far I am from the ground where I was born! Immense nostalgia invades my thought; And seeing me as lonely and sad as a leaf in the wind, I want to cry, I would die of feeling. Oh land of the sun! I sigh to see you Now that far I live without light, without love; And seeing me as lonely and sad as a leaf in the wind, I want to cry, I would die of feeling."

I saw this film as a kid blew me away, a perfect film in every way , a man trying to right the wrongs , he had done and reunite his ex wife with her son, and finally realising he had to walk away and leave them , he could not hurt them anymore, incredible .

unforgettable movie, soundtrack and haunting musical echo's which stay deep in the soul!

My dad and I cried heavy tears through this film several times. I also cried through it in particular this very scene when I lived in LA and in one of my Primal Therapy sessions with Leslie where we watched this film and I thought about my Great Dane Alto who had died. Right now I'm crying again missing my dog Dave who died in December. The theme is remembering good moments. We live for good moments in life because they are so elusive.

I keep coming back to this most beautiful singing and playing of this most beautiful of songs. Viva Oaxaca and the Mixtecan people! RIP one of our most legendary actors.

This song gets me in the feels every time. ❤

La Canción mixteca fue escrita entre 1912 (música) y 1915 (letra) por el compositor oaxaqueño José López Alavez.(wikipedia)

The header notes need to say two more things: That the stunning singing in this song is by underappreciated American actor Harry Deah Stanton, and that this is an old Mixtecan folk song from Oaxaca. HDS sang this song publicly until he was 91 years old.

Ry Cooder is such a master. His CD with selections from the two dozen odd movies he has scored is just amazing.

Mixteca Song How far am I from the land Where I was born Immense homesickness Invades my thought. And seeing myself so alone and sad Like a leaf in the wind I want to cry I want to die Of grief. Oh! Land of sun I sigh to see you Now so far away I live without light, without love. And seeing myself so alone and sad Like a leaf in the wind I want to cry I want to die Of grief.

One of the most beautiful movies I have ever since, a masterpiece of Wim Wenders!! and what a music!!!

I discovered this song because I hung out with Harry Dean Stanton years ago...his fave

Fatherhood: the art of quiet love. A prayer. thank you Wim

The piano is great in this song. It supports the guitar without overwhelming the melody. Well done. Great song.

Paris, Texas is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I have thought about watching it again, but in a way it is too painful, too reminiscent of a relationship I once had myself. If you ever find someone you love, treat them right and enjoy every moment together.

it's a good metaphor, even for those of us who have never been to Oaxaca the nostalgia could be for a time, situation, relationship, place - great song

A pretty darn good movie. I still remember it after almost 40 years. I will recommend 'The Claim'. A very good movie , but not in the same league as 'Paris, Texas'. However it does have a still beautiful Natasha Kinski.

Harry Dean Stanton's performance in this movie is a masterpiece. He used to play only supporting roles unfortunately, but he was far more talented than the so-callled stars. So glad I can pay tribute to his acting

I'm 65 and the big 3 of movies for me are Rocky, Deer Hunter and Paris Texas.

I always cry watching this film.

Only my opinion but Paris Texas is to this day the greatest film ever made. I can relate to this movie more than any other. His pain sadness, loss and sorrow knows no bounds. No one to blame does not matter as love lost is rain and pain in the heart. Self reflection helps mend but that damaged soul never really heals. Melancholy is sometimes needed but don't stay there my friend as the sun will rise tomorrow and new hope comes with it.

Heartbreaking song!... Heartbreaking movie!

I just love this piece of music; it speaks to my heart. I've lived out in this city in Mexico since '08 and when the troubadours do their rounds of the cantinas and find me staring into the bottom of my glass and miles away in my mind, you can guarantee they'll recognise me and play Canción Mixteca.

RIP Harry Dean Stanton . You were and will always be a treasure. ❤️

Late night at Dan Tana's (LA) in the early 90's wound up drinking with Harry Dean, Joe Pesci, Dabney Coleman and Danny Aiello....they locked the doors at 2am and let us stay till 4am...Stories to die for!! I couldn't drive (duh!) and Harry Dean gave me a ride home to NoHo in his limo...He was so cool and really nice. A great classic film! Thanks for posting...Ry rocks..always!

For me - This is one of the most heartbreaking songs ever! The movie it's taken from is also outstanding! The very words of the song are Heartbreaking!!!

it is mad to see that this song, I may have listened to 1,000 times still bring tears. It stirs so many memories of a beloved past. But we now all seem to be condemned to walk eternally in the desert

One of the saddest movies ever...it hurt my heart to see Natasha break Harry Dean down to zero! Brilliant

a song that reaches very deep for all of us who have left our beautiful land and still long for it, my me mexico my land of the sun.

See the movie. It’s a heartbreaker

If this movie doesn't touch your brain and your heart, you're already dead. ¡Oh, tierra del sol, suspiro por verte!

Grande film e colonna sonora meravigliosa. Grande H. D. Stanton.

This mirrors a time in my life...and I play it often, it never fails to stir emotion..thanks Harry.

I watch this video on repeat

Himno de esa tierra de Oaxaca querida !!! y mi Mexico

AMO ESTA CANCION MUCHISIMO

It’s so beautiful that it breaks my heart

It is mesmerising music, I just remembered I played it years ago all the time when I purchased the CD 'Pari'... I just put it on replay and although I do not know the words I was singing in another language. I just live this track. the work of Ry Cooder is brilliant. Very pure .

I spend my decades as a movie fan and after seeing thousands of movies, there are only 2 or 3 movies that cause me the same deep sensations as paris texas sadness, melancholy, and seeing the ephemeral of our existence. watching at paris texas is like looking at an old photo of ourselves where we are with people who are not in this world anymore.

Country music ain't got shit on the melancholy that Mexican music embodies! Como Mexico, no hay dos!

there are no borders in our hearts

Ry Cooder is a national treasure.

Let's remember, especially since Oct. 10 will be Indigenous People's Day for many, that this uncannily beautiful song comes from the Mixtecan people of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. They are the source of the extraordinary beauty and emotion of this most beautiful of the world's songs. Let us honor them too when we listen.

Nostalgia pura. Gracias, gracias, gracias!

Un Trés Grand film, l'un de ceux qui m'ont le plus marqué, que l'on ne peut dissocié de sa musique. 💛

mon film préféré de tous les temps si émouvant et humain!!!! la musique de RYE COODER LE REND ENCORE PLUS BEAU....

And another one for Tlalco. My dear Rain God. My dear friend David drove us all along the Mexican Paradise. Excepting the North, for there wasn't much to see. Since me not fond of any kind of deserts. Neither much of a druggy one. It's a wonder to have two hours of sweet rain (usually from 3 o'clock till 17) every single day of the week. All'round the Mexico big valley. And would say we had it everywhere, too. David lead us through nightimes, as well. Were living there, in the meantime. While France years and then this. Those were our titanium days. Throwing it all away. But keeping our dreams evolving. Together. Hope you get better, dear Country. 🎶🎵💖🇲🇽🤗✌️

Wim Wenders. A favorite, dear memory of a time... 😔 .. we all never get back-- you can change the Now, you caint retrace the past. 🎉

I would love to know how Wenders found or landed on this emotionally perfect, poignant piece of music as the theme for the movie. A stroke of supreme genius, or maybe synchronicity.

Just, perfection.

Wim knows us better than we know ourselves.

Having lived in southern Arizona in the mid 60’s to early 70’s it’s reminiscent and lovely. I recall a television show called “Mexican Theater” I think....that I recall was on Sundays where it was all music of Mexican origin, I would watch as a kid, and where I fell in love with this genre...☀️🌵

Harry Dean,Greatest!!