Old Corrals And Sagebrush & Other Cowboy Culture Classics

Ian Tyson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 31, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vanguard Records
• ASIN: B000000EDF
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,288 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #49 in Music > Indie Music > Country > Traditional Country

Track Listings

1. Alberta's Child

2. The Old Double Diamond

3. Windy Bill

4. Montana Waltz

5. Whoopee Ti Yi Yo

6. Leavin' Cheyenne

7. Gallo de Cielo

8. Old Corrals and Sagebrush

9. Old Alberta Moon

10. Diamond Joe

11. Night Rider's Lament

12. Tom Blasingame

13. Colorado Trails

14. Sierra Peaks

15. Hot Summer Tears

16. What Does She See

17. Rocks Begin to Roll

18. Will James

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great re-release of Ian's two Columbia solo efforts, March 6, 2000

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James B. Averill (Battle Ground, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Corrals And Sagebrush & Other Cowboy Culture Classics (Audio CD)

Old Corrals and Sagebrush is a re-release by Vanguard of Ian Tyson's two solo efforts on Columbia in the early 80's. These records were nothing short of groundbreaking at the time. And, yet, Ian was just making music in his living room and putting it on tape. The sessions on this release have an authenticity to them that is rare. There are so many great songs on the set that it would be pointless to single out any. But I will anyway. Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo (Get Along Little Doggies) is a great rendition that favorite "doggies" song and after years of listening, I can't get enough of it. Hot Summer Tears is a great ballad that, of all things, will remind you just a bit of The Eagles! If only The Eagles could be so good. This song showcases Ian's excellent incorporation of the Mexican sound into his music. So I chose two, but I could just as well have chosen 10 favorite songs on this release. It is that good. My only disappointment is that it does not include Ian's cover of Bruce Utah Phillips' Goodnight Loving Trail. Trail is on the original Columbia release of "Ian Tyson" and is a gem. Too bad it was not included on this one.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music ... but it's not all there!, November 19, 1999

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This review is from: Old Corrals And Sagebrush & Other Cowboy Culture Classics (Audio CD)

Love this collection, but 'Sierra Peaks' is listed (and written lyrics are included) but the song is NOT on the CD; this was a major disappointment. I also prefer the faster version of 'Old Corrals & Sagebrush' ... otherwise, it's a wonderful collecton!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Old West to New West . . ., June 13, 2005

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Ronald Scheer "rockysquirrel" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Corrals And Sagebrush & Other Cowboy Culture Classics (Audio CD)

Ian Tyson is just a great cowboy singer, with all the authenticity of a man who knows the West from horseback and knows not only how to pick terrific songs but sing them with an enjoyable range of delivery. Geographically the songs on this CD cover the high plains from Canada to south of the border, though I find myself preferring the ones that celebrate Alberta ("Alberta's Child" and "Old Alberta Moon"). Maybe they just seem more genuine.

Historically, meanwhile, the songs range from the era of cattle drives with traditional songs ("Whoopee Ti Yi Yo" and "Leavin' Cheyenne") to the New West of pretty girls in pickup trucks and country rock ("Old Corrals and Sagebrush" and "Rocks Begin to Roll"). There are story songs ranging from the drama of "Gallo De Cielo" and "Murder Steer" to the light-hearted cowboy humor of "Sierra Peaks." Finally, there's a fine musical tribute to cowboy writer and illustrator Will James. Plus numerous others.

Previous reviewers here note that the re-release doesn't include "Sierra Peaks," but the copy I just got from amazon includes it, so maybe that oversight has been corrected by Vanguard. And, by the way, thanks to Vanguard for reviving this wonderful set of songs on CD. They are all a pleasure.