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The Cremation of Sam McGee
Waddie recounts the tale of the strangest sight the Northern Lights ever did see. Waddie Mitchell recites "The Cremation of Sam McGee" written by Robert W. Service during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Waddie Mitchell
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Four Strong Winds
The legendary Ian Tyson honors the crew with this tribute to all the things that don't change. Ian Tyson sings "Four Strong Winds" during the "Ian Tyson Tribute" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, joined on stage by Mike Beck, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Ryan Fritz, RW & Calvin Hampton...
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The Medicine Keepers
Randy does justice to J.B.’s tribute to words written by working hands. Randy Rieman recites "The Medicine Keepers" by J.B. Allen during the "Words Growing Wild in the West" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Randy Rieman
Cascade, MT
Randy Rieman has had a love... -
Makin' Merry with John Perry on the Old Bar Cross
Ramblin' Jack turns some phrase in a true tale of Barlow, the crossover Bar Cross cow boss. Ramblin' Jack Elliott performs "Makin' Merry with John Perry on the Old Bar Cross" with Andy Hedges during the "Ramblin' Jack Elliott" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Night Rider's Lament
Marinna reminds us all of what some have never seen. Marinna Mori performs "Night Riders' Lament" during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 11-year-old singer, guitarist, and poet who l... -
The Little Things
Trinity whistles through a list of the little things that drive us mad (with love). Trinity Seely performs "The Little Things" during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Trinity Seely
Ojai, CA
Trinity Seely grew up in the heart of c... -
Red River Valley
Marinna does her riff on this cowboy love song, a standard in both oral and popular tradition. Marinna Mori performs "Red River Valley" during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna MoriI is a 12-yea... -
The Moonshine Steer
Gail schools us with a moral lesson about moonshine and bovines. Gail Steiger recites "The Moonshine Steer" by his grandfather Gail I. Gardner during the "After a Night on a Cowboy Town" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Gail Steiger
Prescott, AZ
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Comfortable Shoes
Dave defends his life-changing choice not to wear cowboy boots. Dave Stamey performs "Comfortable Shoes" during the "Laugh Kills Lonesome" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dave Stamey
Orange Cove, CA
Dave Stamey has made it his life's work to celebrate the ru... -
Spanish Is the Loving Tongue
Michael Martin Murphey plays this well-circulated song based on a Badger Clark poem. Michael Martin Murphey performs "Spanish is the Loving Tongue" during the "Ian Tyson Tribute" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Michael Martin Murphey
Walden, CO
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Long Johns On
Andy keeps it clean with this all-good song. Andy Hedges performs "Long Johns On" during the "The Western Trail" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Andy Hedges
Lubbock, TX
Andy Hedges is a songster, reciter, storyteller, guitarist, and collector of cowboy songs... -
The Barn Cats
Vess reflects on milking cows, mewling barn cats, and money’s shortfalls. Vess Quinlan performs "The Barn Cats" during the "Words Growing Wild in the West" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Vess Quinlan
Florence, CO
Vess Quinlan began writing poetry and prose ... -
La Primera
Mike shares history as sung from the horse's point of view in this epic penned by a legend. Mike Beck performs "La Primera" by Ian Tyson during the "Ian Tyson Tribute" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Mike Beck
Manhattan, MT
Mike Beck is a professional musici... -
You'll Be In Elko on Your Own
Gail croons to an Elko audience about the perils of falling for our favorite cowboy town. Gail Steiger performs "You'll Be In Elko on Your Own" during the "After a Night on a Cowboy Town" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Gail Steiger
Prescott, AZ
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Ridin' the Highline
Rob & Halladay do-ba-di-do their way down Highway 2. Rob & Halladay Quist perform "Ridin' the Highline" during the "Family Ties" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Rob & Halladay Quist
Kalispell, MT
Rob & Halladay Quist are a father/daughter musical duo from M... -
Environmental Muscle Truck
Brigid all but duckwalks as she trucks through this ranch rocker about a '57 Chevy pickup. Brigid Reedy performs "Environmental Muscle Truck" during the "Family Ties" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Brigid Reedy
Whitehall, MT
Featured at the Gathering for he... -
The Bra
Waddie tells a cautionary tale about underestimating an everyday garment. Waddie Mitchell recites "The Bra" by Bill Hirschi during the "Laugh Kills Lonesome" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Waddie Mitchell
Twin Bridges, NV
Waddie Mitchell was immersed in the... -
Bunkin' with Pat
Rodney pokes fun at his poet pal Pat Richardson. Rodney Nelson performs "Bunkin' with Pat" during the "Laugh Kills Lonesome" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Rodney Nelson
Almont, ND
Rodney Nelson and his wife, Teri, live at Sims, North Dakota, population 2, ...
