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"(Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend" [a] is a cowboy-styled country/western song written in 1948 by American songwriter Stan Jones. [2] A number of versions were crossover hits on the pop charts in 1949, the most successful being by Vaughn Monroe. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as the greatest western song of all ...
His most famous, "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky", was written in 1948 (or 1949) [1] when he worked for the National Park Service in Death Valley, California. As the guide for a group of Hollywood scouts who were looking at potential locations for films, he sang "Riders in the Sky" when they wanted to hear a sample of campfire music.
The Ramrods were an American instrumental rock band in the late 1950s and 1960s, who had a hit in 1961 with their version of the song "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky".. The group was formed in Stamford, Connecticut, United States in 1956 by Claire Lane (born Claire Litke) and her brother Rich Litke. [1]
The album consists of cover versions of country and western songs. Prior to its release, a Fat Wreck Chords press release had stated that the album would range from "the Dixie Chicks to Garth [Brooks], Hank [Williams] Sr. to [Johnny] Cash." [7] A cover of the "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky" was featured on iFloyd, a sampler released by Fat Wreck ...
Outlaws (formerly known as The Four Letter Words) is an American Southern rock band from Tampa, Florida.They are best known for their 1975 hit "There Goes Another Love Song" and extended guitar jam "Green Grass and High Tides" from their 1975 debut album, plus their 1980 cover of the Stan Jones classic "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky".
Best of the West is a compilation recording by the Western band Riders in the Sky, released in 1987. It is available as a single CD and contains highlights from their first five albums on the Rounder label. By this point in their career, Riders in the Sky have become recognized as Western music authorities.
Ghost Riders sparked a comeback after the mediocre sales of prior albums. Their cover of "(Ghost) Riders In the Sky" was one of their most successful songs earned the band some attention outside southern rock circles. Ghost Riders would be the final Outlaws album for Billy Jones, who would be asked to leave the band after its release.
The Cowboy Way is a live recording released by the Western band Riders in the Sky in 1987 (see 1987 in music). It is available as a single CD. It is available as a single CD. This is the second live album recorded by Riders in the Sky.