Beloved Songs
Give a listen to the classics and old favorites of working cowboy music.
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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 Old Double Diamond / That's How the Yodel Was Born
Gary doubles up with this twofer of songs washed down with a toast, a joke, and a yodel. Gary McMahan performs "The Old Double Diamond" and "That's How the Yodel Was Born" during the "Cowboy Songs: Open Session" at the first Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 1985 (in 2000, the event was renamed the Nati...
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Annie Laurie
Denise Withnell, in a special tribute to Don Edwards, sings the romantic Scottish ballad, "Annie Laurie," during the "Tribute to Don Edwards" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Denise Withnell
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Denise Withnell is best known at ... -
Ghost Riders in the Sky
Sourdough and Robert bring their special touch to this old "saw" of a tune. Sourdough Slim and Robert Armstrong perform "Ghost Riders in the Sky" during the "How the West Swung" show at the 33rd National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 2015.
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Sourdough Slim & Robert Armstrong
Paradi... -
Someday Soon
Shandee shapes a song that shaped her, with a captivating cover of an Ian Tyson composition, backed with harmonies by Rigby. Shandee Layne and Rigby Summer perform "Someday Soon" during the "Ian Tyson Tribute" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Shandee Layne
Br... -
Streets of Laredo
R.W. shares an old traditional cowboy song. R.W. Hampton sings "Streets of Laredo" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.W. Hampton
Cimarron, NM
R.W. Hampton has lived and worked on ranches throughout the West. Whether d... -
I'd Like to Be in Texas for the Roundup in the Spring
Don sings this traditional cowboy song that has been named one of the top 100 cowboy songs of all time. Don Edwards, accompanied by Rich O'Brien, performs this song during the 10th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Don Edwards
Hico, TX
Don Edwards was a Grammy-nominated singer-s... -
This Cowboy's Hat
Genetics can be very strong. Ned shares a song made famous by his father, Chris. Ned LeDoux performs "This Cowboy's Hat" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Ned LeDoux
Northeastern KS
Ned LeDoux is a musician and the son... -
Little Joe the Wrangler
Dom does his rendition of a classic cowboy misfortune ballad penned by collector Jack Thorp. Dom Flemons performs "Little Joe the Wrangler" during the "Tribute to Don Edwards" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dom Flemons
Naperville, IL
Dom Flemons is an award... -
My Home's In Montana + Cattle Call
Trinity shares a medley of two familiar songs. Trinity Seely sings "My Home's In Montana" and "Cattle Call" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Trinity Seely
Ojai, CA
Trinity Seely grew up in the heart of cow country in ... -
Coyotes
Lauren dedicates her performance of this classic to the man most known for it, her grandfather Don Edwards. Lauren Padgett performs "Coyotes" with Elana James on fiddle and Matthew Purpora on guitar during the "Tribute to Don Edwards" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Amarillo by Morning
R.W. sings a familiar song that was co-written and recorded by Terry Stafford in 1973. R.W. Hampton performs "Amarillo by Morning" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.W. Hampton
Cimarron, NM
R.W. Hampton has lived and... -
Will James
Don sings Ian Tyson's ode to Will James. Will James was a Canadian-American artist and writer of the American West. Don Edwards, the ultimate songster and troubadour, accompanied by Rich O'Brien, performs this song during the 10th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Don Edwards
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The Brazos River Song
Michael Stevens sings "The Brazos River Song," also known as "The Texas River Song," during the "Cowboy Classics" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 2020.
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Michael Stevens
Alpine, TX
Michael Stevens grew up on a farm near the little town of Newcowerstown, Ohio... -
Man Walks Among Us
Be still, take heed. Dave finds the groove with this Marty Robbins' favorite and Don Edwards' standard. Dave Stamey performs "Man Walks Among Us" during the "Tribute to Don Edwards" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dave Stamey
Orange Cove, CA
Dave Stamey has... -
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...
