The Versatile Rex Allen

rex allen, or the arizona cowboy as he was better known, was a man with a big voice who found fame in western movies and tv shows along with a soundtrack and singing career. this 2cd set focuses on some very fine material from his singles and lps that have often been overlooked. great versions of pop hits like "sparrow in the tree top", "the roving kind", "forever and ever" and "lazy river". as well as his hit versions of "take it back and change it for a boy", "crying in the chapel" and "hawaiian cowboy".