Various - When I Was A Cowboy, Volume 1 - Early American Songs Of The West - Classic Recordings From

back in stock. a collection of classic recordings from the early part of the century that depict the bigger than life image of the american cowboy. in the 1920s when most of these selections were recorded many of these singers still had close personal ties to the heyday of the cowboy (1870s and 80s) and indeed many of the performers heard here were either cowboys themselves or were raised in the western environment of the cowboy. other performers are from the rural south where epic western themed ballads were widespread since the later part of the 19th century. these two volumes communicate all the romantic imagery of the american cowboy with selections depicting heroic deeds, gritty trail life, and moving love songs. notes, lyrics and photos are contained inside booklet.