Cowboy Songs
Michael Martin Murphey · 1990
66 min · 21 tracks · country
A heartfelt homage to the American cowboy, blending traditional tunes with Murphey's evocative storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling of cowboy life
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- narrative flow through traditional tunes
- for outdoor gatherings
- sing-along classics with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1990, Michael Martin Murphey was well-established in the country music scene but sought to revisit his roots with 'Cowboy Songs.' This album marked a return to his Western heritage after several successful albums in mainstream country. It followed his previous work, which included hit singles that had broadened his appeal beyond traditional country audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Denver· Willie Nelson· Jim Croce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cowboy Logic 3:35
- 2 I Ride an Old Paint / Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo, Git Along Little Doggies 3:01
- 3 Tumbling Tumbleweeds 2:20
- 4 Tying Knots in the Devil’s Tail 3:06
- 5 The Old Chisholm Trail 4:46
- 6 Home on the Range 3:31
- 7 What Am I Doing Here 3:02
- 8 Wild Ripplin’ Waters 1:47
- 9 The Yellow Rose of Texas 3:00
- 10 Spanish Is the Lovin’ Tongue 5:40
- 11 Cowboy Pride 2:51
- 12 Red River Valley 3:30
- 13 Let the Cowboy Dance 3:01
- 14 Jack of Diamonds 1:13
- 15 Texas Rangers 3:21
- 16 When the Work’s All Done This Fall 3:18
- 17 The Streets of Laredo 4:06
- 18 O Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie 3:02
- 19 Where Do Cowboys Go When They Die / Reincarnation 3:42
- 20 Goodbye Old Paint 2:13
- 21 Happy Trails 2:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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