Zebra Dun – I learned this song from an old cowboy named John Burris. John was a calf roper and a good friend of my dad’s. He sang and played the guitar, mandolin and harmonica. It was always quite a treat to have John in camp at a rodeo.
Rodeo Cowboy – I wrote this song as a tribute to all the rodeo cowboys who chase that dream of being a champion.
Little Joe The Wrangler – This western classic was written by a New Mexico cowboy and rancher named N. H. (Jack) Thorp. Jack
compiled one of the first books of cowboy songs ever published. The book was first printed in 1908 at a whopping price of 6
cents per copy.
Tying A Knot In The Devil’s Tail – I learned this song from Sid (Burr) Moore. His family had a dog act and a mule act they performed
at rodeos when I was a kid. I never saw Burr play the guitar or heard him sing but for some reason he wanted me to learn this
song. A lot of people who heard me play it back then still remember it, so I guess Burr knew what he was doing when he taught
it to me.
Tumbling Tumbleweed – There have been several artists who have done this song but my favorite version is the one recorded by The Sons
of the Pioneers. Their harmonies were absolutely amazing.
Twilight On The Trail – This is another one my dad used to sing. I can still see him in the dashboard lights, driving to another rodeo
and singing the miles away.
Along The Navajo Trail – My father used to sing this song while we were traveling during the summer months. I learned his version
first so his version is the one I sing.