No. 46: the traditional cowboy song documented in Owen Wister’s 1893 journal, its cattle-trail meaning, and the difference between preserving a song and writing it.
Western Music Time (28 Oct- Halloween 2026)
Movie Music from Roy, Gene & the Pioneerss
Opening theme
Roy Rogers film, Ridin’ Down the Canyon (’42)
Sagebrush Symphony -...
The Porter Wagoner Show GuestMerle Travis!The Porter Wagoner Show was a syndicated musical variety show filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, from 1961 to 1980. It...
The Garden Spot Programs 1950 is a compilation of four fifteen-minute radio shows recorded by country music singer Hank Williams for Naughton Farms in...
Dolly Parton - Starting Over Again
What happens when one of country music's biggest stars tackles a song about heartache and new beginnings? "Dolly Parton...
Unveiling the Story Behind Merle Haggard's "Street Singer"
In the heart of country music history, "Street Singer" let's embark on a journey to unravel the...
Discover the Story Behind Hank Williams Jr.'s "I'll Think of Something"
Introduction
Hank Williams Jr.'s "I'll Think of Something" is a classic country music gem that...
Unearthing the Story Behind Randy Travis - Diggin’ Up Bones
Loop Opener: Unlocking the Mystery of "Diggin’ Up Bones"
Imagine a dusty trail, a solitary figure...
Song written and composed by Kris Kristofferson, was recorded in 1969, and included in the first album of Kris, Kristofferson (Monument 1970), album produced...
Discover Jimmie Rodgers’ Lullaby Yodel: its November 2, 1928 release, Elsie McWilliams’ songwriting credit, and the story of a father missing his child.
🤠🖤 A secret, a wrongful conviction, and a voice that never lets go: Lefty Frizzell’s “Long Black Veil” (1959), No. 45 in Best Country. 🎙️🎶 #whenthecowboysings #LeftyFrizzell #LongBlackVeil #BestCountry #ClassicCountry
Don Williams - Another Place, Another Time
Don Williams' "Another Place, Another Time" is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of country music fans for decades. Released on...
Little Joe the Wrangler is a classic American cowboy song, written by N. Howard "Jack" Thorp. It appeared in Thorp's 1908 Songs of the Cowboys, which was the first...
