Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1599

Hawkshaw Hawkins recorded this song twice, in 1947 and 1956.  Both are good, but I prefer his 1947 recording of Sunny Side Of The Mountain.  The tune is on his Cattle CD Unadulturated Early Singles. 

https://youtu.be/HB1-G9ExUOc

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1598

Dusting off an old 78 for you today:  Bar-X Cowboys - Lies.  The tune was recorded in Dallas on Tuesday, December 14, 1937 and released as Decca 5482. 

https://youtu.be/gMYweAu6LRQ

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1597

Its Swingin' Monday on Ranch Radio and from her 2007 self-titled CD here is Elana James with Down The Line.

https://youtu.be/zzIFsuG4DZs

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day # 1596

Our gospel feature today will continue with Western singers.  This is Don Edwards and his haunting rendition of  Strange Things Happening In The Land.  The tune is on his 2009 CD Heaven On Horseback. 

https://youtu.be/_KLYcK4bmvo

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1595

Windy Bill by R.W. Hampton is Ranch Radio's selection for today.  Don't know who thought of adding the clarinet, but its a nice touch.  The tune is on his 1994 CD Born To Be A Cowboy and explains why you better follow that California law.  (There's some controversy concerning the origins of this song and some of the terms used.  One author says, "Thorp says he first heard sung by John Collier, Cornudas Mountain, New Mexico, July 1899.  You can read about it here.)

https://youtu.be/PTi8iftPZe8

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1594

Michael Martin Murphey - Night Hawk is our selection today.  A great song, beautifully delivered and fits my mood upon learning of Merle Haggard's passing.  May cause some reflections by you also. The tune is on Murphey's 1998 CD Cowboy Songs IV.  

https://youtu.be/-Wf7tYBZI7c

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1593

We'll stick with Western Music from the modern era this week and here is Red Steagall with Quarter Circle Y.  The tune was first released in 1999 and can be found on his Love Of The West CD. 

https://youtu.be/6JmgBEoyDls

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1592

I've been humming this song all day.  This goes out to Bill Humphries, who introduced me to Ian Tyson.  Here Tyson is with Jaquima to Freno.  The tune is on his 1993 CD And Stood There Amazed. 

https://youtu.be/wOlwthk2CV4

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1591

Its Swingin' Monday and here is Mary Kaye with Girl Meets West.  The tune is on her 2015 CD Ride A Wide Circle. 

https://youtu.be/9OVzkxwaYjg

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1590

The #4 song on the 1960 country charts (and rose to #12 on the pop charts) is also our gospel tune today:  Wings Of A Dove by Ferlin Husky.  The tune was recorded in Nashville on May 24, 1960.  The song was written by Bob Ferguson in 1958. 

https://youtu.be/b3nVlGFhnjc

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1589

Here is the #2 Song From 1960:  Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go. 

https://youtu.be/Xa9ZS8XIjFc

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1588

For the rest of the week Ranch Radio will feature the three top songs on the c&w charts from 1960.  We start with the No.1 song:  Please Help me, I'm Falling by Hank Locklin. The tune was recorded in Nashville on Jan. 5, 1960.  In the studio with Locklin that day were some hvyweights:  Grady Martin g; Floyd Cramer p and the Jordanaires singing chorus. 

https://youtu.be/WEJE-_jwkCk

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1587

Today Ranch Radio brings you a country classic:  Eddy Arnold - Molly Darling.  The tune was recorded in NY City on August 19, 1947 for RCA Victor.

https://youtu.be/9omef9vjSEY

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1586

Its Swingin' Monday and here's the Pickin' On Band with Call Me The Breeze from their 1999 CD Hits of Western Swing. 

https://youtu.be/lJd21QVzgmI

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1585

There's One by The Bishops is our gospel tune today.   The song is on their 1999 CD Kentucky Bluegrass. 

https://youtu.be/0tTwR2jj4tk

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1584

Jack Guthrie & His Oklahomans perform Next To The Soil.  The tune was recorded in Hollywood on October 22, 1946 and released on the Capitol label. 

https://youtu.be/M_sSTWqWhBM

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1583

Today Ranch Radio brings you a Country Classic:  Moon Mullican - I'll Sail My Ship Alone.  The tune was recorded in Hollywood on March 15, 1949 for the King record label. 

https://youtu.be/Mtg5cG4rxfQ

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1582

Its Swingin' Monday and none other than George Strait is telling us you've got to have that Ace In The Hole.  The tune is on his 1989 CD Beyond The Blue Neon. 

https://youtu.be/zSACm1YIT2o

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1581

Our gospel tune this week is Sleep, Little Moses by Rex Allen.  The tune is on his 1959 album Mister Cowboy. 

https://youtu.be/eemfF-oq9Dw

Ranch Radio Song Of The Day #1580

Today we bring you a legendary tale of the Old West:  Jim Stafford - Cow Patti.  The tune is on his 1995 collection Greatest Hits. 

https://youtu.be/13XcrShgAY8