1. Cool Water - The Sons of the Pioneers, Nolan, Bob 2. Whoopee-Ti-Yi-Yo - The Sons of the Pioneers, Traditional 3. Wind - The Sons of the Pioneers, Nolan, Bob 4. Cowboy's Dream - The Sons of the Pioneers, Traditional 5. The Last Roundup - The Sons of the Pioneers, Hill, Billy [2] 6. Ridin' Home - The Sons of the Pioneers, Nolan, Bob 7. Twilight on the Trail - The Sons of the Pioneers, Mitchell, Sidney 8. Red River Valley - The Sons of the Pioneers, Traditional 9. Wagon Wheels - The Sons of the Pioneers, DeRose, Peter 10. Riders in the Sky - The Sons of the Pioneers, Jones, Stan 11. Blue Prairie - The Sons of the Pioneers, Nolan, Bob 12. Way Out There - The Sons of the Pioneers, Nolan, Bob 13. Empty Saddles - The Sons of the Pioneers, Hill, Bill 14. Teardrops in My Heart - The Sons of the Pioneers, Horton, Vaughn 15. Blue Shadows on the Trail - The Sons of the Pioneers, Daniel, Eliot 16. Ridin' Down the Canyon - The Sons of the Pioneers, Burnette, Smiley 17. Timber Trail - The Sons of the Pioneers, Spencer, Tim 18. Tumbling Tumbleweeds - The Sons of the Pioneers, Nolan, Bob
Album Details
From the Living Stereo Series, the Long Time Classic Completely Remastered.
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Cool Water (& 17 Timeless Favorites)
- Audio CD: 0 pages (1995-05-01)
- Publisher: RCA Victor Europe
- Label: RCA Victor Europe
- Format: Import, Original recording remastered
- Studio: RCA Victor Europe
- Average Customer Review:
based on 23 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #1898
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Summary: Remember when...??? 2008-11-21
Comment: If you like your western music the way I like my whiskey (straight), then look elsewhere. Let's face it, how many times have you seen a full orchestra sitting around the campfire? One normally envisions a guitar or two, and maybe a harmonica or concertina squeezebox. That being said, this CD is remarkable on several fronts.
The original recording dates to 1959, using RCA's (then) new "Living Stereo" technology, the beginning of "hi-fidelity stereo" sound as we know it today. I can remember listening to the original LP in my dad's record collection during the mid '60s. And make no mistake- this is WESTERN music, NOT country music! I loved every minute of it, then and now. It was a very clean studio recording featuring tight harmonies, and the orchestral back-up added a "full" sound without overwhelming the vocals or the "mood." The frequency response of the original recording is impressive as well when you consider its age; nice string bass and crisp tambourine. This CD can brag about its quality transfer to digital.
There are a total of eighteen Sons of the Pioneers favorites on this great CD, including "the Last Roundup," "Whoopie-Ti-Yi-Yo," "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," "Red River Valley," "Empty Saddles," "Wagon Wheels," and perhaps the best recording ever of "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky." Enjoy!
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Summary: Cool Water 2008-02-09
Comment: Great sound--brings back old memories in a smooth sound that is relaxing. I am going to look for more.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Great music 2007-12-11
Comment: This is a good compilation of their material. I purchased this for my 85 year old father who is a big fan of Sons of the Pioneers. He thought it was one of the best recordings he'd heard (and he has many SOP recordings on vinyl).
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Summary: cool water 2007-10-25
Comment: This is a great cd. My roommate had it in college during the 60s and we listened to it right along with the Beatles,Ray Charles and the Kingston Trio. Actually it reminds me of the KT. The harmonies are great-the songs are classics and the orchestration adds to the mood of each song. I recently saw the Sons of the Pioneers in concert in Branson Mo. and their sound and show is still fantastic. If you are looking for a little bit of the good ol days, or if you just want to hear something different,this is the cd for you. There is nothing else like it around. It is five stars all the way,although better liner notes would have been appreciated.
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Summary: Cool Water 2007-08-26
Comment: If you own no other Sons Of The Pioneers, this is the one to have. The recording is fantastic and their voices never better, even though it is not all of the original members. My original vinyl was getting pretty sorry until this became available. There are no bad cuts or recordings here. Yes, they are remakes, this does not hurt it at all because of the high quality.
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