Best of the West (album)
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| Best of the West | ||
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| Studio album by Riders in the Sky | ||
| Released | January 1, 1987 | |
| Recorded | 1986 | |
| Genre | Western | |
| Label | Rounder | |
Best of the West is a studio recording released by the Western band Riders in the Sky on January 1, 1987. It is available as a single CD.
By this point in their career Riders in the Sky have become recognized as Westernmusic authorities all. They were at the forefront of sparking a revival of interest in Western music in the style of the Sons of the Pioneers. This album presents classic cowboy songs and new originals.
[edit] Track Listing
- Cowboy Jubilee
- That's How the Yodel Was Born
- Ghost Riders in the Sky
- Don't Fence Me In
- Ol' Cowpoke
- Wasteland
- Blue Bonnet Lady
- Blue Montana Skies
- After You've Gone
- Here Comes the Santa Fe
- Tumbling Tumbleweeds
- La Cucaracha
- Soon As the Roundup's Through
- I Ride An Old Paint
- Riding Alone
- Hold That Critter Down
- Ride with the Wind
- Cowboy Song
- Prairie Serenade
- Nevada
- Home on the Range
- So Long Saddle Pals
[edit] Personnel
- Douglas B. Green (a.k.a. Ranger Doug)
- Paul Crisman (a.k.a. Woody Paul)
- Fred LaBour (a.k.a. Too Slim)
[edit] References / Sources
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