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If you enjoy Western music, mostly cowboy themed, you will love this album. And, if you are only going to buy one Ian Tyson solo CD, this is the one you should buy. I've been a big fan of Ian Tyson since his Ian & Sylvia days. I consider his voice to be magnificent and his approach to his music really impresses me. All of his solo albums have some great songs and performances, but this one --which is actually a combination of two vinyl releases -- has the highest percentage of really great songs. Of the 18 tracks on it, there are only 4 that I normally skip over. There are at least 5 on it that I consider to be masterpieces. Others must too, as I have heard several Western singers covering these songs or arrangements in their live acts. Heck, I "cover" them myself when I'm playing my guitar at a campfire gathering -- and I've noticed that several of the other players who join in with their acoustic instruments know them just as well. If you'd like to try the genre, this is a good place to start. If you already like the genre, this one is a sure winner!Read full review
Ian Tyson is one of the great cowboy singers. He sings some great old standards and cowboy ballads in a style that when you close your eyes, makes you think you are around the fire on the open plains with a plate of beans on your lap. If you like that new pop-country, then this is not your music. If you like REAL country music and real cowboys, (not cookie cutter pretty boys with 4 day old stubble and eye shadow with names like Toby, Kieth, Montgomery, Tim, and Alan) than this is for YOU!
ALREADY HAVE SOME OF IAN TYSON MUSIC CANT WAIT TO PLAY THIS CD.
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Growing up in a ranching environment in the late 50s I always enjoyed the tales that my Grandpa, and Great Uncles told about their experiences. Since then I've always enjoyed listening to Western (Cowboy) music better than "Country" music. Ian Tyson has done an excellant job of putting some of these songs together. This CD is fourth in my Ian Tyson collection. I give it an AAAAAAA++++++. You won't be disappointed!
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