Orvon gene autry september 29, 1907 october 2, 1998 was an. Feb 24, 2014 steven wagner stevan vagner, podrum collegium melodium, world music museum in belgrade, fabulous petar and beach alarm, present ghost riders in the sky. Cover versions of ghost riders in the sky by jimmie. The terrified boy jumped on his horse and took off for the the safety of home. They dont make them like they use too i was searching through youtube and came across some old videos of some singing cowboys. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. When asked about the ghost riders song he sings, gene autry gene autry tells this legend.
An old cowboy went riding out one dark and windy day upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way when all at once a mighty herd of redeyed cows he saw a. The idea for this album was born on the night of february 6, 1996. Watch the video for ghost riders in the sky from the outlawss best of the outlaws. Read about ghost riders in the sky from gene autrys the best of gene autry disc 2 and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. A number of versions were crossover hits on the pop charts in 1949, the most successful being by vaughn monroe. Orvon gene autry september 29, 1907 october 2, 1998 was an american performer who gained fame as the singing cowboy. Jones himself recorded it for his 1957 album creakin leather. Gene autry performs western song ghost riders in the sky. Ghost riders in the sky by concrete blonde was written by stan jones and was first recorded and released by burl ives in 1949. When the leader of the gamblers gets involved, its up to gene and his comic. The beauty of gene autrys songs and the innocence of his era live on. Jan 26, 2017 ghost riders in the sky was carls favourite song and the version he preferred, because he dont mess about with the song was the one by gene autry from 1949. Gene autry and the ghost riders by lewis b patten alibris.
An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy day, upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way. Feb 06, 2018 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment ghost riders in the sky johnny cash the essential johnny cash. Gene autry here comes santa claus from the cowboy and the indians 1949 by gene autry. Gene autry ghost riders in the sky from riders in the sky 1949 by gene autry. A number of versions were crossover hits on the pop charts. Watch the video for ghost riders in the sky from johnny cashs the essential johnny cash for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Overall, not a bad price for a book that is 60 years old. A centennial salute to the music of gene autry 2007 cd itunes. Burl ives the first cover of ghost riders in the sky.
Apr 17, 2014 singing cowboy gene autry sings the western classic song ghost riders in the sky from his movie riders in the sky from columbia pictures 1949. Burl ives the first cover of ghost riders in the sky, recorded in 1949 this is the first recording of this famous song by someone other than the writer, stan jones working in gene autry s band, who recorded it in 1948. Ghost riders in the sky album version by gene autry on. Green grass and high tides for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This is the first recording of this famous song by someone other than the writer, stan jones working in gene autrys band, who recorded it in. An old cowboy went ridin out one dark and windy day upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way when all at once a mighty herd of redeyed cows he saw. Ghost riders in the sky their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, their shirts all soaked with sweat hes riding hard to catch that herd but he aint caught em yet cause they got to ride forever on that range up in the sky on horses snorting fire as they ride on hear their. Singing cowboy gene autry sings the western classic song ghost riders in the sky from his movie riders in the sky from columbia pictures 1949. Gene autry ghost riders in the sky lyrics letssingit. Jimmie rodgers us2 released it on the album twilight on the trail in 1959. Lyrics to ghost riders in the sky by gene autry from the greatest hits evergreen album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Cover versions of ghost riders in the sky by jimmie rodgers. Download ghost riders in the sky tab ghost riders in the sky. Autry is the only entertainer to have been honored in all five categories by the hollywood walk of fame, having been awarded stars for his performances in radio, recording, motion pictures, television, and live theatreperformance.
Concrete blonde released it on the album mojave in 2004. A cowboy legend, a cowboystyled countrywestern song written in 1948 by noted american songwriter, stan jones a number of versions were crossover hits on the pop charts in 1949. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment ghost riders in the sky gene autry the essential gene autry. Nov 24, 2007 but the story really has nothing to do about those legendary ghost riders going through the clouds chasing the ghost herd forever. The movie perfectly tells the story behind the song, which is also another reason why we love this version.
The beauty of gene autry s songs and the innocence of his era live on. Gene autry ghost riders in the sky a jazzy halloween youtube. Here, in the words of performer too slim, is the story behind this album. Gene autry gene autry, the singing cowboy in 1960 performing. Riders in the sky finds investigator gene autry helping a gal clear her fathers name who is accused of murdering a gambler. Youtube ghost riders in the sky johnny cash full song youtube burl ives the original recording of ghost riders in the sky. An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy day, upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way, when all at once a mighty herd of re. This playlist contains songs 120 from the top western songs of all time, as featured at. For a few dollars morejohn mason guitarist from treherbert rhondda,south wales youtube. Sons of the pioneers chant of the wanderer 1941 by raresoul. Steven wagner stevan vagner, podrum collegium melodium, world music museum in belgrade, fabulous petar and beach alarm, present ghost riders in the sky. Check out ghost riders in the sky by gene autry on amazon music. Autry didnt only sing ghost riders in the sky in riders in the sky, but he also performed in the 1953 film goldtown ghost riders. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming.
Buy gene autry and the ghost riders by lewis b patten online at alibris. Ghost riders in the sky by jimmie rodgers us2 was written by stan jones and was first recorded and released by burl ives in 1949. Gene autry full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Watch the video for ghost riders in the sky from johnny cashs the essential johnny. Gene autry tells the following legend when asked about the song ghost riders in the sky. The outlaws ghost riders in the sky hughie thomasson vocals, guitar billy jones guitar, vocals freddie salem guitar, vocals rick cua bass, vocals david dix drums, percussion. Gene autry ghost riders in the sky from riders in the sky. Pioneers like gene autry, sons of the pioneers, roy rogers, porter wagoner, johnny cash and i got to thinking that they really dont make them like they use too. Read about ghost riders in the sky from gene autry s the best of gene autry disc 2 and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Check out ghost riders in the sky album version by gene autry on amazon music. Gene is about to resign as an investigator for the county attorney and go into the cattle business with his pal chuckawalla jones pat buttram but decides instead to help anne lawson gloria henry clear her father, rancher ralph lawson steve darrell, of a false murder charge.
Burl ives the first cover of ghost riders in the sky, recorded in 1949 this is the first recording of this famous song by someone other than the writer, stan jones working in gene autrys band, who recorded it. An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy day, upon a ridge h. Jan 11, 2005 check out ghost riders in the sky album version by gene autry on amazon music. Em g b7 upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way, em when all at once a mighty herd of redeyed cows he saw, c am em aplowin through the ragged skies and up a cloudy draw. Gene autry greatest hits gene autry best songs full album by country music. Ghost riders in the sky archive straight dope message.
Johnny cash ghost riders in the sky lyrics genius lyrics. Gene autry ghost riders in the sky gene autry ghost riders in the sky from riders in the sky 1949 youtube. Nov 20, 2007 one of the greatest of cowboy songs since the last roundup and south of the border launches gene autry on his most stirring adventure. Gene autry western movies to watch free westerns theater. Ghost riders in the sky a cowboy legend dailymotion. Dec 05, 2017 riders in the sky by gene autry from the album the definitive collection released 20171006 on not now music download on itunes. An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy day, upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way, when all at once a. That could make a good plot, which maybe someone will take up someday. Gene autry ghost riders in the sky from riders in the sky 1949 youtube. Apr 05, 2012 the outlaws ghost riders in the sky hughie thomasson vocals, guitar billy jones guitar, vocals freddie salem guitar, vocals rick cua bass, vocals david dix drums, percussion. Orvon grover autry september 29, 1907 october 2, 1998, better known as gene autry, was an american performer who gained fame as a singing cowboy on the radio, in movies, and on television for more. It was covered by bert weedon, neil anthony, california guitar trio, wacko bob and the skilletlickers and other artists. Spiderbait ghost riders in the sky lyrics genius lyrics. Years later, he recalled that scary, dark afternoon and on his 34th birthday, stan jones sat outside his death valley home and wrote ghost riders in the sky.
Orvon grover autry september 29, 1907 october 2, 1998, better known as gene autry, was an american performer who gained fame as a singing cowboy on the radio, in movies, and on television for more than three decades beginning in the early 1930s. Gene autry ghost riders in the sky from riders in the. The brothers four recorded a driven, uptempo version. Gene autry ghost riders in the sky from riders in the sky 1949. One of the greatest of cowboy songs since the last roundup and south of the border launches gene autry on his most stirring adventure. Riders in the sky finds investigator gene autry helping a gal clear the name of her father, who is accused of murdering a gambler. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment ghost riders in the sky johnny cash the essential johnny cash. A cowboy legend is a cowboystyled countrywestern song written in 1948 by american songwriter, film and television actor stan jones. Ghost riders in the sky their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, their shirts all soaked with sweat theyre ridin hard to catch that herd but they aint caught em yet cause theyve got to ride forever in the range up in the sky on horses snorting fire as they ride hard, hear them cry yippie i ay yippie i oh ghost riders in ghost riders in.
On this album, riders in the sky pay glorious tribute to the man who forever defined the image of the singing cowboy. Gene autry ghost riders in the sky from riders in the sky 1949 duration. Ghost riders in the sky was carls favourite song and the version he preferred, because he dont mess about with the song was the one by gene autry from 1949. Gene autry and the ghost riders book 1955 whitman ebay. The only witnesses are terrorized by town boss rock mccleary, who shoots one, pop morgan. Sons of the pioneers ghost riders in the sky by lunzymania210. Gene autry sang it in the 1949 movie, riders in the sky. Ghost riders in the sky their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, their shirts all soaked with sweat hes riding hard to catch that herd but he aint caught em yet cause they got to ride forever on that range up in the sky on horses snorting fire as they ride on hear their cries as the riders loped on by him he heard one call his name. Burl ives the original recording of ghost riders in the sky. Riders in the sky tip their huge tengallon hats to gene autry, public cowboy number one, with this reissue of their awardwinning 1996 cd, marking the celebration of genes 100th birthday. I was searching through youtube and came across some old videos of some singing cowboys.
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