1-CD with 4-plated Digipak an 40-page booklet. 34 tracks, playing time approx. 84 mns

One of the greatest stories ever told: the opening up of the American west in the words and songs of the pioneers. Some of the greatest pop and folk singers of our time lend their talents to some of the greatest story songs of all time! The original double LP is one of the rarest LPs ever made, produced in conjunction between RCA and 'Life' magazine. Now reissued complete in premium restored 'Living Stereo' sound!

This is the sort of grand project in which Bear Family excels. It's stories and songs that recount the opening up of the American west. It's the pioneers who staked their lives on a dream. The songs are sung by some of the greatest pop singers of our time, including Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, and some of the greatest folk singers of our time, including Sam Hinton and Jimmie Driftwood. The original double LP was inspired by the stories that appeared in 'Life' magazine, and those same stories were later adapted into the famous 1962 movie epic, directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda, John Wayne, Gregory Peck, and many others.

As always at Bear Family, it's RARE and WELL-DONE at the same time!

Track Listing

• Wagoner, Porter - EXPLORING THE WILD NEW LAND
• Various - Western - Shenandoah (Across The Wild Missouri)
• Chorus & Orchestra - Extract From Carl Sandburg
• Crosby, Bing - Bound For The Promised Land
• Crosby, B. & Rosemary Clooney - En Roulant Ma Boule Roulant
• Crosby, B. & J.Hollaran Singer - Lupita Divina
• Crosby, B. & Tarrytown Trio - The Sioux Indians
• Hinton, Sam - Extract From Carl Sandburg/ Shenandoah
• Crosby, Bing - TRAVELERS OF THE GREAT TRAILS
• Various - Western - Crossing The Plains
• Crosby, B. & Rosemary Clooney - Buffalo Boy
• Hinton, Sam - Sweet Betsy From Pike
• Clooney, Rosemary - Ox Driving Song
• Driftwood, Jimmie - Will You Go West With Me
• Hinton, Sam - RANCHERS AND INDIAN RAIDERS
• Various - Western - Buffalo Gals
• Crosby, B. & Rosemary Clooney - General Custer
• Driftwood, Jimmie - All 'Pewtrified'
• Crosby, Bing - Will You Come To The Bower
• Crosby, Bing - Bile Them Cabbage Down
• Hinton, Sam - Green Grow The Lilacs
• Crosby, B. & Rosemary Clooney - THE GREAT GOLD RUSH DAYS
• Various - Western - A Ripping Trip
• Hinton, Sam - What Way Your Name In The States
• Driftwood, Jimmie - California Ball
• Clooney, Rosemary - When I Went Off To Prospect
• Crosby, Bing - Lane Country Bachelor
• Hinton, Sam - Old Settler's Song
• Crosby, Bing - THE RAILROADS
• Various - Western - Drill Ye Tarriers Drill!
• Jack Halloran Singers - A Railroader's Bride I'll Be
• Clooney, Rosemary - 900 Miles
• Crosby, Bing - DESPERADOS
• Various - Western - Billy The Kid
• Driftwood, Jimmie - Hang Me, Oh Hang Me!
• Crosby, Bing - Jesse James
• Driftwood, Jimmie - SETTLERS AND CIVILZATION
• Various - Western - Skip To My Lou
• Crosby, B. & Rosemary Clooney - Crawdad Song
• Tarrytown Trio - Careless Love
• Clooney, Rosemary - Hell In Texas
• Hinton, Sam - Jennie Jenkins
• Crosby, B. & Rosemary Clooney - COWBOYS - THE LAST FRONTIERSMEN
• Various - Western - The Streets Of Laredo
• Crosby, Bing - Down By The Brazo
• Hinton, Sam - Git Along Little Dogies
• Crosby, Bing - Buckskin Joe
• Crosby, Bing - Red River Valley
• Crosby, Bing - THE MORMONS
• Various - Western - The Handcart Song
• Deseret Mormon Choir - THe Spirit Of God Like A Fire Is Burning
• Deseret Mormon Choir - Come, Come Ye Saints

Additional Details

Label: Bear Family Records

Genre: Country

Run Time: 84 mins

Release Date: 01/02/07

UPC: 4000127166340