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Sagebrush Symphony

Michael Martin Murphey

60 min · 21 tracks · country

A rich tapestry of classic cowboy ballads interwoven with Murphey's heartfelt storytelling and acoustic melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey through themes
  • heartfelt storytelling moments
  • nostalgic cowboy ballad vibes
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • for outdoor gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • seeking modern production styles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Sagebrush Symphony' arrived during Michael Martin Murphey's transition from a mainstream country artist to a celebrated figure in the Western music genre. Following his earlier hits like 'Wildfire,' this album showcases his deep connection to cowboy culture and themes, further establishing him as a prominent voice in Americana.
Stylistic neighbors
John Denver· Willie Nelson· Jim Croce

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sounds of the Range 1:01
  • 2 Cowboy Overture / Backward, Turn Backward 4:17
  • 3 Cowboy Logic 4:43
  • 4 The Old Chisholm Trail 2:57
  • 5 Down in the Valley 1:51
  • 6 Red River Valley 3:21
  • 7 Tumbling Tumbleweeds 0:48
  • 8 Cool Water 0:56
  • 9 Timber Trail 2:22
  • 10 Back in the Saddle Again 3:37
  • 11 I’m a Happy Cowboy 1:27
  • 12 Texas to a ''T'' 2:07
  • 13 Storm on the Prairie 0:59
  • 14 Riders in the Sky 2:48
  • 15 Wildfire 5:42
  • 16 Wind Message 5:28
  • 17 Geronimo’s Cadillac 3:14
  • 18 Adobe Walls 3:34
  • 19 Yellow Rose of Texas 1:11
  • 20 San Antonio Rose 3:32
  • 21 Happy Trails 4:26

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