Ridin' the Hi-Line

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Think the singing cowboy is a phenomenon of the 20th century? Well, Wylie Gustafson and his band the Wild West have a surprise for you. Unfocused in their days as an alt-country act, Gustafson and his vibrant little outfit found their calling on 1998's Total Yodel! If this triumphant, mature follow-up oozes authenticity, rest assured, Gustafson is no cowboy-obsessed suburban kid. He grew up on a Montana ranch and runs his own in Washington State, living an authentic Western life others fantasize about. He proudly proclaims his anachronistic nature in "Yodeling Cowhand," one of 13 originals showcasing his crystal clear voice, with its echoes of the late Hank Snow. The title song (a duet with real-life singing cowgirl Joni Harms) is a success, as is "Down the Trail," with its rich vistas that can only come from living in Big Sky country. Years of line dancers perverting the term "boogie" are swept away with the light rockabilly-swing of "Jitterbug Boogie," and the band's stomping take on the traditional "Buffalo Gals" is, like the rest, far too real for country radio. --Rich Kienzle

Ridin' the Hi-Line,Wylie & The Wild West Show,Rounder / Pgd,Alternative Country-Rock,Country,Country & Western,Pop,Western Swing Revival

Average customer rating: Awesome singer... Awesome entertainer... Awesome CD...! New generation cowboy music Hit the trail with Wylie Loved it! Only Hi-Lines

Ridin' the Hi-Line Wylie & The Wild West Show Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Paradise Hooves of the Horses Total Yodel! Way Out West Bucking Horse Moon ASIN: B00004C4QY Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

1. Yodeling Cowhand
2. Ridin' The Hi-Line
3. Doggone Cowboy
4. Montana Moon
5. Yodeling My Blues Away
6. Down The Trail
7. Jitterbug Boogie
8. Ridin' Rockin' Rollin'
9. He's A Cowboy
10. The Gather
11. The Dusty Cafe
12. Sage And Sand
13. Buffalo Gals
14. Odessa Yodel
15. Ol' Coyote

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Think the singing cowboy is a phenomenon of the 20th century? Well, Wylie Gustafson and his band the Wild West have a surprise for you. Unfocused in their days as an alt-country act, Gustafson and his vibrant little outfit found their calling on 1998's Total Yodel! If this triumphant, mature follow-up oozes authenticity, rest assured, Gustafson is no cowboy-obsessed suburban kid. He grew up on a Montana ranch and runs his own in Washington State, living an authentic Western life others fantasize about. He proudly proclaims his anachronistic nature in "Yodeling Cowhand," one of 13 originals showcasing his crystal clear voice, with its echoes of the late Hank Snow. The title song (a duet with real-life singing cowgirl Joni Harms) is a success, as is "Down the Trail," with its rich vistas that can only come from living in Big Sky country. Years of line dancers perverting the term "boogie" are swept away with the light rockabilly-swing of "Jitterbug Boogie," and the band's stomping take on the traditional "Buffalo Gals" is, like the rest, far too real for country radio. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Awesome singer... Awesome entertainer... Awesome CD...!.......2007-01-20

Love this CD. Not a bad song on it. And he's even better in person.

New generation cowboy music.......2002-04-05

If you like authentic cowboy music this is it. New music with a old west feel and sound .Look out Chris Ledoux this guy is for real .

Hit the trail with Wylie.......2001-05-15

If you like great singin and playin you will really like this CD. Some of the finest western music anywhere!

Loved it!.......2000-03-08

We saw Wylie and the Wild West perform for the Washington State Cattlemen's Convention and really got a big kick out of their performance! It was fun and the music was great! They are really entertaining and full of fun. Bought the CD and plan to buy more in the future!

Only Hi-Lines.......2000-03-02

It's not very often that you can listen to a new CD and not have some songs that you like more than others. Be prepared to fall in love with every song in this new collection by Wylie and the Wild West. This is the kind of talent that keeps all of us western music fans determined to support artists like Wylie and the Wild West; the end result being the continuation of western music for those of us who dare to reject what radio continues to call "country". All I can say is "thanks Wylie" for sharing your wonderful talent. This is truly a must have album for the western music collector and fan.

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