Songs Of Rodeo Life by Chris Ledoux - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

When the plaintively titled Songs of Rodeo Life was released in 1972, Chris LeDoux was a 22-year-old aspiring bronco rider who wrote and performed songs as a side outlet. That LeDoux didn’t necessary want or need a career in the mainstream music industry is part of what makes his debut LP so appealing. Though the songs adhere to an age-old template of rodeo music, they're personal to LeDoux; listeners will likely feel they're getting a picture of the artist as he is, without outside interference. Even at 22, LeDoux had an older man’s disposition and an older man’s charred voice. Yet these songs show the hunger and humor of a young performer, especially “Copenhagen” (an ode to chewing tobacco) and “New Breed” (a commentary on garish trends in Western clothing). In the end, there's a plaintive beauty to ballads like “Ain’t No Place for a Country Boy” and “Colorado,” but the album succeeds due to its detailed portraits of rodeo culture. “Bull Rider” and “Them Bareback Horses” may lack the catchiness of pop country hits, but they have something much more valuable: real-world details and a sense of authentic experience.

1. Copenhagen

by Chris Ledoux

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

2. The Rodeo Life

by Chris Ledoux

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

3. Ain't No Place For A Country Boy

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Bob Leftridge; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Benny Quinn; Production
Producer: Al Ledoux; Production
Studio Personnel: Benny Quinn; Production

4. Bareback Jack

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

5. Colorado

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Hank Cochran
Red Lane; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Benny Quinn; Production
Producer: Al Ledoux; Production
Studio Personnel: Benny Quinn; Production

6. River Boat Gambler

by Chris Ledoux

Primary Artist: Chris Ledoux; Main Performer
Composer: Dan Morrison
Johnny Slate; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Benny Quinn; Production
Producer: Al Ledoux; Production
Studio Personnel: Benny Quinn; Production

7. New Breed

by Chris Ledoux

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

8. Hometown Cowboy

by Chris Ledoux

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

9. Bull Rider

by Chris Ledoux

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

10. Mountain Wild

by Chris Ledoux

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

11. Them Bareback Horses

by Chris Ledoux

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

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

29 minutes and 43 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1401x1401 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

6/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Country, Urban Cowboy, New Country

Label

Liberty Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 27, 1971

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

77779687558