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Joe Herrington : Shalako
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Cowboy Poetry and Stories that prod the soul with a truer understanding of the deep values and solid character of the American Cowboy.
Genre: Spoken Word: Poetry
Release Date: 0
Shalako Record Label: Kwajalein
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
The Fence 4:12 $0.99
Shalako 3:54 $0.99
Dillon 4:31 $0.99
Drinkin' From My Saucer 1:58 $0.99
Broncho Twister's Prayer 5:47 $0.99
Shoulda' Done It 3:51 $0.99
Rooster 5:11 $0.99
Branded 6:37 $0.99
Night Hawk 5:22 $0.99
The Wounded Post 4:16 $0.99
The Ride 6:32 $0.99
Precious Memories 6:07 $0.99
The Shadow of a Man 5:08 $0.99
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Album Notes

The old cowboys were natural storytellers. They told stories about the cattle, the horses, the people and the land. They were simple stories good for a tellin' or two but they soon realized if they put those stories to rhyme and rhythm, the other cowboys would listen to them over and over. Cowboy Poetry was born. It was a common man's poetry. Sometimes it was humorous. Sometimes it was serious or sentimental. But it was and still is a unique form of American Literature. Here in are those home spun stories told in the Western tradition of honor, courage and rugged characters.

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