Sons Of The Pioneers - Symphonies Of The Sage

  by James Alexander

published: 17 / 12 / 2001

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Review

A slighty twee but nevertheless enjoyable collection of hits and misses from Chicago's 'Son's of the pioneers'. These are predominately cowboy sing a longs recorded in the 1940's, essentially for radio broadcast (after a string of film work with western star Charles Starett). Most of this sounds like something John Peel would play and then tell you that he bought it when it came out. The sound quality of this release considering the age of these recordings is incredible with a host of standout cuts notably 'One More Ride', 'Coyote Serenade' and 'Cool Water' all written by the band's Bob Nolan. Worth investigating.

Track Listing:-

1 When Pay Day Rolls Around
2 Sagebrush Symphony
3 Song Of The Bandit
4 Ne-Ha-Nee
5 The Howlin Pup
6 Rocky Mountain Express
7 One More Ride
8 So Long To The Red River Valley
9 Coyote Serenade
10 South In My Soul
11 Cool Water
12 Rainbow Over The Range
13 Happy Cowboy
14 The Texas Crapshooter
15 At The Old Barn Dance
16 Move Along You Lazy Cattle
17 Swingin The Bow
18 Whoopee Ti Yi Yo
19 Jubilation Jamboree
20 Bound For The Rio Grande
21 Cactus Swing
22 Ridin Down The Canyon
23 Saddle Your Worries To The Wind
24 Cajon Stomp
25 Trail Dreamin