Song Poems of
Bob Nolan
· Audio CD (2002)
· Label: Old Coot Music
Music and lyrics of Bob Nolan arranged by the Lobo Rangers. Recorded February 2000 through March 2002 by Dave Bourne (ramrod, guitar, vocals), Patty Bourne (vocals), Drew Daniels (bass, vocals), Billy Beeman (fiddle), Bill Knopf (guitar, banjo, vocals).
"Nolan's writing single-handedly established an entire genre of music. Western music reached its zenith with the 'B' westerns of the 1930s and 40s. Nolan called his material 'song poems' and it is an apt appellation. His lyrics stand alone as great poetry, his melodies distinctive. Bob retired from the Pioneers in 1949 but continued to write until his death on June 16, 1980." (Dave Bourne)
Tracks:
1. Close to Heaven
2. Open Range Ahead
3. The Touch of God's Hand
4. He Walks with the Wild and the Lonely
5. Chant of the Wanderer
6. Let's Pretend
7. Rocky Roads
8. The Mystery of His Way
9. Chant of the Plains
10. Let Me Share Your Name
11. Vagabond Whirlwinds
12. A Summer Night's Rain
13. When I Leave this World Behind
14. Trav'lin with the Sun
15. The King's Highway
16. Wandering
17. Trail Dreamin'
To purchase, contact: (unavailable at the moment)
Dave Bourne
Box 173
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
Fax: (818) 991-3610
Ph: (818) 991-2479
Dave is a professional pianist and he also has for sale many saloon piano CDs. Go to his website for more details: http://www.drewdaniels.com/lr/ or email Dave at saloonpiano@adelphia.net