Songs Of Rodeo And Country by Chris Ledoux - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

On Chris LeDoux’s third album, 1974’s Songs of Rodeo and Country, the beloved bronco rider and part-time singer portrayed the cowboy life as more of an affliction than a calling. “Rodeo, I'm tied to you/You're a woman and you've cast a spell,” he sings on “Rodeo You’ve Cast a Spell.” This album's songs feel real because they aren’t tied up neatly with ribbons on top. LeDoux treats the rodeo life with affection and reverence, but he also lets those sentiments coexist with a deep sense of loss and unhappiness. “True Western Movie” and “The Only Road You Know” are just two songs in which the narrator resigns himself to a future full of uncertainty and loneliness. Yet there's not bitterness in LeDoux’s music, only a deep sense of pride and self-respect. A pair of character portraits—“Oklahoma Joe” and “Joade the Rodeo Clown”—both end in tragedy, but LeDoux sings them not as cautionary tales but as memorials for the great overlooked antiheroes of rodeo society.

1. The Buckskin Lady

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Bob Frank; Composer

2. Oklahoma Joe

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Gil Milan; Composer

3. Daydream Cowboy

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Gary Mcmahan; Composer

4. Rodeo, You've Cast A Spell

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Ledoux; Composer

5. True Western Movie

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Charlie Williams
Fred Koller; Composer

6. Joade The Rodeo Clown

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Chimp Robertson; Composer

7. Mighty Lucky Man

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Ledoux; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Glenn Meadows; Production
Producer: Al Ledoux; Production
Studio Personnel: Glenn Meadows; Production

8. Easy Come, Easy Go

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Joe Shaver; Composer

9. The Only Road You Know

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Mcivor; Composer

10. She's In Love With A Rodeo Man

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Bob Mcdill; Composer

11. Real Live Buckeroo

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Gary Mcmahan; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

30 minutes and 18 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Country, Urban Cowboy, New Traditional

Label

Capitol Nashville

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1973

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

94638300557