Happy Trails [Original recording remastered] [Import] [Live]

Product Description
German reissue of the acid/psychedelic rock act's sophomore album, originally released in 1969 on Capitol, digitally remastered with extensive sleeve notes. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

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Happy Trails [Original recording remastered] [Import] [Live]

Average customer rating: wonderful If you liked "Live Dead", You'll love this A musical experience like no other.... Severely Overrated!!! Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service

Happy Trails Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Quicksilver Messenger Service It's a Beautiful Day Classic Masters Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus Electric Music for the Mind and Body ASIN: B000002UTY Release Date: 1994-08-09

Tracks:

1. Who Do You Love Part 1
2. When Do You Love
3. Where Do You Love
4. How Do You Love
5. Which Do You Love
6. Who Do You Love Part 2
7. Mona
8. Maiden Of The Cancer Moon
9. Calvary
10. Happy Trails

Album Details

Digitally Remastered. Includes Extensive Booklet.

Customer Reviews:

wonderful.......2007-06-24

I went in expecting an album with an old, lackluster guitar sound and uninteresting guitar playing because, let me be honest, there's a lot of guitar playing from the 60's that doesn't sound good to me. Let me take that back- it SOUNDS good, but the notes aren't inspiring me to continue listening because it's mostly a guitar playing over simple blues rhythms and whatnot. It's alright in small doses, but not in great quantities for me.

However, Happy Trails is just the opposite. The reviewer below is right- if you like the Grateful Dead's "Live/Dead" album or even some of the spookier Doors moments when they are letting loose and jamming out, this album won't disappoint. Throw in some melodic guitar jams with lots of delicious licks and really good and unpredictable bass work, and you got yourself a quality album.

Even if you don't care for the versions of "Who Do You Love" that you may have heard, you can ignore all those versions because this is a VERY different song. It takes the theme of that song and expands and builds on the melody in various ways. An album created to satisfy all the guitar jam fans out there. It's awesome. A must buy.

If you liked "Live Dead", You'll love this.......2007-05-15

A few have labeled this a dull or booring, I'd assume that they don't have a background in other aspects of improvizational music - jazz, ragas... If you're used to the pop format (frequently associated with comercialized drivel from my perspective) - don't buy this unless you are wanting to expand your musical horizons.

These were musicians playing music for the music, not for major $$$s.

By the way, for those who like the dual lead format, Wishbone Ash was and still is dual lead - check out Argus for starters (from around the same era - esp the cuts "The King will Come" and "Warrior"). The re-issue CD has some bonus live tracks, with an extended version of Phoenix.

Also, back around that time, Fleetwood Mac was also dual lead - check out "Then Play On", esp the cuts "Rattlesnake Shake" and the two cuts about "Madge".

Also, regarding Dino V, I heard QMS live at the Ampitheator twice in Chicago, once pre-Dino and once after - definately liked them better With John C.

Hope this helps,

Scott

A musical experience like no other...........2007-04-22

When I'd discovered this album in the early 80s (I'm a very late baby boomer), I thought it was "different," but interesting. I wasn't sure what to think of it. Shortly thereafter, when I listened to it "experienced" (hopefully you pick up what I mean), it blew me away to the point that I thought it was one of the greatest recordings ever made. I still do (and I stopped dropping over 20 years ago). It goes beyond rock & roll (matter of fact, to dub this these tunes/performances mere rock is doing it an injustice) - it was like every note played and every beat stroked by the band was so tight and intricate - as well as the timing - it just took you on a ride I can't even describe. From the beginning twang to the last drum beat, including the incredible solos from each of the four members, as well as how each of them complemented each other, it is something beyond words. I mean time just completely stood still until the very last note was played and the needle in the groove lifted off the vinyl.

The hard part was to get enough strength to get up and turn the record over to side 2! Then that whole 2nd side just took you on a completely different journey. All I know is, whenever we dropped, Happy Trails was ALWAYS played. A night wasn't complete without jamming out to this album (Hendrix's 'Axis: Bold As Love' was another favorite).

I saw John Cipollina perform with a group called The Dinosaurs in a small rock hall in Denver, back in 1983. It was probably one of the best performances I ever saw, completely blew me away. That's what turned me onto Quicksilver, later coming across this album. By the way....some of you may recall that the front cover art (depicting the man riding away on the horse) morphed into something completely different (as the artist intended it), while dropping. I mean this whole album - inside & out - was an experience in itself.

Severely Overrated!!!.......2007-03-20

It seems that a lot of the folks reviewing this CD still spend a lot of time with with their bongs. Yes, it's a pretty good record. But a little of the Bo Diddley beat goes a long way, and 30 plus minutes of it overstays its welcome. And for my money, Gary Duncan cuts John Cipollina to shreds; John's OVERUSE of the whammy bar takes a lot away from his playing. The cd's "Quicksilver" and "Comin' Thru" are much better than this one. I recommend this for completists only......

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service.......2007-03-09

Classic Filmore West Rock. Just as good as as it was on vinyl years ago (too many). Has the longest recorded version of "Who Do You Love" that I have ever heard.

Average customer rating: Drive Time route 66

Route 66 Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Grofé, Ferde | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Thomson | Thomson, Virgil | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cleveland Orchestra | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music New York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Autobahn Blue Ridge Parkway Pacific Coast Highway Songs of Route 66: All-American Highway More Songs of Route 66: Roadside Attractions ASIN: B0009OUB1K Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

1. Theme From The Magnificent Seven - Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
2. Buckaroo Holiday From Rodeo (Four Dance Episodes) - New York Philharmonic
3. High Noon From High Noon - Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
4. Hoe-Down From Rodeo (Four Dance Episodes) - New York Philharmonic
5. Cattle (I Ride An Old Paint) From The Plow That Broke The Plains - Philharmonia Virtuosi
6. Morning On The Ranch From The Red Pony Film Suite - Boston Pops Orchestra
7. Overture From The Alamo - Orchestra
8. Main Title From The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Orchestra And Chorus Of Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia
9. The Old Chisholm Trail From Horizon - Cleveland Pops Orchestra
10. The Ecstasy Of Gold From The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Orchestra And Chorus Of Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia
11. Introduction; The Open Prairie From Billy The Kid - London Symphony Orchestra
12. On The Trail From Grand Canyon Suite - Boston Pops Orchestra
13. Fanfare For The Common Man - New York Philharmonic
14. Theme From Route 66 - Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra
15. Happy Trails - Roy Rogers

Customer Reviews:

Drive Time route 66.......2007-01-03

Classical, orchestral music, except for the last selection which is Roy Rogers and Dale Evans' "Happy Trails."

Average customer rating: One of the two greatest Where did all this imagination came from? One of the greatest... great recording/great performance REMASTERED OR JUST RE-EQUALIZED?

Happy Trails Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Repertoire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Quicksilver Messenger Service Just for Love Unreleased Quicksilver: Lost Gold and Silver What About Me Anthology ASIN: B00004TKAQ Release Date: 2000-05-05

Tracks:

1. Who Do You Love, Pt. 1
2. When You Love
3. Where You Love
4. How You Love
5. Which Do You Love
6. Who Do You Love?, Pt. 2
7. Mona
8. Maiden of the Cancer Moon
9. Calvary
10. Happy Trails

Album Description

German reissue of the acid/psychedelic rock act's sophomore album, originally released in 1969 on Capitol, digitally remastered with extensive sleeve notes. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered. Includes Extensive Booklet.

Customer Reviews:

One of the two greatest.......2003-05-10

One of the two greatest live (non-bootleg) performances of a '60s San Francisco band around -the other being "Bless Its Pointed Little Head" by the Jefferson Airplane. I first heard Happy Trails when it was first released, and only recently got the CD. Despite a couple of decades between the time I last listened to it and today, the music was a fresh and creative, and exciting as ever. It had lost nothing of its power and spacey appeal and could easily hold its own against any contemporary band if released for the first time today. Anyone who'se serious about music ought to own Happy Trails -and "Bless Its Pointed Little Head", too.

Where did all this imagination came from?.......2003-05-02

I remember perfectly my evenings with my friends listening to this specific album. The first time I listened to it I got astonished, that sound belonged to another realm. It was in 1983 approximately, a rather crazy period of my life.

Now I find that this album, which I kept scrupulously in tape is reissued in CD format. No doubt about the purchase. The quality of remastering is excellent.

How imaginative this music is.

Who do you love? Quicksilver Messenger Service, of course.

Get it and you'll never regret.

Bye

One of the greatest..........2003-04-29

One of the greatest records of the sixties and one of my favorites. The guitar playing is simply phenomenal! But it is also a psychedelic album, taking you on a "trip" that winds down at the end of "Calvary", sort of like someone walking off into the sunset, then the somewhat ironic "Happy Trails" last. What a nice trip, now bye! Also the last we would hear of the great sounds of the original quartet on the first 2 albums.
I think this Repertoire release sounds a little better than the previous Capitol release, but not much. It's still worth getting, though. Repertoire has released some really good sounding CD's recently, especially the Yardbirds albums, so you can trust that the sound will be good. The booklet has the usual information about the band's career, i.e., the first album didn't capture how they sounded live, the 2nd live one was great, the third not so great, they had a semi-hit with Fresh Air, etc. Not really a whole lot of new revealing information if you already are familiar with QMS. I would like to have found more specific information about the recording of "Happy Trails" and what the band was up to at that time. Oh well, it was a long time ago...

great recording/great performance.......2002-12-08

i liked the recording, and this is one of qms' best performances. this release was remastered by EROC (who seems to be doing all the remastering on the repertoire label). he used to be drummer in the german progressive band grobschnitt, who's solar music live is considered one of the best live progressive recordings ever. so, it's a bit ironic that one great performer has remastered another great rock performance. the booklet in this cd is very informative. i highly recommended this cd release.

REMASTERED OR JUST RE-EQUALIZED?.......2002-05-23

I own both the U.S. and the the "restored & remastered" Repertoire version of this classic live recording. It may boil down to a matter of personal taste, but I found the Repertoire CD to be bass-heavy, and the recording as a whole not to be any clearer than the U.S. CD. I doubt that the original master tapes were used by "EROC at the Ranch." I also doubt that 24 bit digital remastering was used, as was in Capitol's 2002 "CLASSIC MASTERS" QMS compilation. I will, however, commend Repertoire for its excellent booklet. It's a shame that neither Capitol nor Rhino has seen fit to put out a definitive remaster this timeless CD.

Average customer rating: Great sound

Happy Trails Erich Kunzel Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Round-Up Down on the Farm Fiesta! Sailing The Very Best of Erich Kunzel: Top 20 ASIN: B000003CVH Release Date: 1989-10-09

Tracks:

1. Stampede
2. The Sons Of Katie Elder: Theme
3. Ghost Riders In The Sky
4. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: Theme
5. Duel In The Sun: Prelude
6. Duel In The Sun: Buggy Ride
7. Giant: Prelude
8. The Alamo: The Green Leaves Of Summer
9. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Theme
10. Johnny Guitar: Theme
11. Sunset: The Cowboys
12. The Cowboy Code (Back In The Saddle Again)
13. Cowboy Songs
14. Mule Train
15. Saloon Brawl
16. The Wild Bunch: Theme
17. Lonesome Dove: Theme
18. Oklahoma Crude: Theme
19. Authentic Steam Engine
20. Orange Blossom Special
21. Medley Of TV Western Themes
22. Happy Trails

Customer Reviews:

Great sound.......1999-11-05

The CD has a full sound...close your eyes and you can hear the bramble blowing. Kunzel does a great job with carrying a theme.

Average customer rating:

Happy Trails - The Singing Cowboys Manufacturer: Monarch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cowboy Songs Songs of the Old West Back in the Saddle Again: 25 Cowboy Classics Cool Water (& 17 Timeless Favorites) ASIN: B0006SFEXE Release Date: 2001-06-30

Tracks:

1. Happy Trails
2. Back in the Saddle
3. I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart
4. Tumbling Tumbleweeds
5. Ride Cowboy Ride
6. Cool Water
7. Ragtime Cowboy Joe
8. Empty Saddles in the Old Corral
9. Ridin' Down to Santa Fe
10. Ridin' The Range With You
11. Tucson Twostep
12. The Arms of My Love
13. The Lone Ranger

Album Description

Happy Trails is a contemporary tribute to singing cowboys and Western matinee idols like Roy Rogers, Rex Allen, Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy and the Lone Ranger. For over seventy years, motion pictures have emblazoned (or perhaps better said, branded) upon the American popular consciousness the image of the champion of the lone prairie who tells his story of riding tall in the saddle and of the good woman waiting for him at the end of the trail. These are their songs.

Average customer rating: Best ever collection of Roy Rogers music! one missing A Great Box Set Overall, a good set awesome

Happy Trails: The Roy Rogers Collection, 1937-1990 Roy Rogers Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Country | Box Sets | Stores | Music Traditional Country | Country | Box Sets | Stores | Music Vocal Pop & Oldies | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Back in the Saddle Again: 25 Cowboy Classics Songs of the Old West Cowboy Songs Cool Water (& 17 Timeless Favorites) ASIN: B00000IQ18 Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. I've Sold My Saddle For An Old Guitar - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
2. That Pioneer Mother Of Mine - Roy Rogers
3. It's Home Sweet Home To Me - Roy Rogers
4. The Man In The Moon Is A Cowhand - Roy Rogers
5. Cool Water - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
6. A Cowboy Has To Sing - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
7. Pistol Packin' Mama - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
8. Cleanin' My Rifle (And Dreamin' Of You) - Roy Rogers
9. My Saddle Pals And I - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
10. Sweet Georgia Brown - Hugh & Karl Farr
11. Roll Along Prairie Moon - Roy Rogers
12. Singing Down The Road - Roy Rogers
13. Milenburg Joys - Hugh & Karl Farr
14. Ridin' Down The Canyon - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
15. Do-Si-Do - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
16. Don't Fence Me In - Roy Rogers
17. Silver Stars, Purple Sage, Eyes Of Blue - Roy Rogers
18. Take Me Back To T-E-X-A-S - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
19. Lady Round A Lady And The Gent Solo - Roy Rogers
20. My Chickashay Gal - Roy Rogers
21. Silver On The Sage - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers
22. Cowboy Ham And Eggs - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
23. Out California Way - Dale Evans
24. We'll Rest At The End Of The Trail - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers
25. There's A Home In Wyomin' - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers
26. A Gal In Calico - Roy Rogers
27. Ridin' Down The Sunset Trail - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
28. Gonna Build A Big Fence Around Texas - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
29. The Kid With The Rip In His Pants - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
30. Wagon Wheels - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers

Tracks:

1. Home On The Range - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers
2. My Little Lady - Roy Rogers
3. Cowboy Jubilee - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
4. Smiles Are Made Out Of The Sunshine - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
5. (Oh Why, Oh Why, Did I Ever Leave) Wyoming - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
6. Git Along Little Dogies - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
7. My Heart Went That-A-Way - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
8. Ole Faithful - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
9. Along The Navajo Trail - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers
10. Ragtime Cowboy Joe - Dale Evans
11. Jingle, Jangle, Jingle - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
12. Empty Saddles - Roy Rogers
13. (Down The) Trail To San Antone - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
14. Linda Lou - Roy Rogers
15. Red River Valley - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers
16. Little Joe The Wrangler - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
17. Roll On Texas Moon - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
18. The Wheel Of The Wagon Is Broken - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
19. My Adobe Hacienda - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
20. Carry Me Back To The Lone Prairie - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
21. You Can't Take Texas Out Of Me - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
22. Way Out There - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
23. Ride 'Em Cowboy - The Sons Of The Pioneers
24. Dangerous Ground - Roy Rogers
25. If You're Ever Down In Texas Look Me Up - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
26. Blue Prairie - The Sons Of The Pioneers
27. I'm Gonna Lasso A Dream - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
28. Twilight On The Trail - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers
29. I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
30. Wait'll I Get My Sunshine In The Moonlight - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
31. 'The Roy Rogers Show' Promotional Announcement - Roy Rogers
32. 'Roy Rogers Coral' Promotional Announcement - Roy Rogers

Tracks:

1. Dust - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
2. I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande) - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers
3. My Little Buckaroo - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & The Sons Of The Pioneers
4. Blue Shadows On The Trail - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
5. (There'll Never Be Another) Pecos Bill - Roy Rogers/Foy Willing/The Riders Of The Purple Sage
6. Rose Of Ol' Pawnee - Roy Rogers/Foy Willing/The Riders Of The Purple Sage
7. Candy Kisses - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans/Foy Willing/The Riders Of The Purple Sage
8. Don't Ever Fall In Love With A Cowboy - Dale Evans
9. Stampede - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
10. May The Good Lord Take A Likin' To You - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans/Foy Willing/The Riders Of The Purple Sage
11. A Four-Legged Friend - Roy Rogers
12. There's A Cloud In My Valley Of Sunshine - Roy Rogers
13. Happy Trails - Roy Roger/Dale Evans
14. California Rose - Roy Rogers
15. Hazy Mountains - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans/Foy Willing/The Riders Of The Purple Sage
16. Tumbling Tumbleweeds - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
17. Alla En El Rancho Grande - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
18. The Oregon Trail - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
19. That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
20. San Fernando Valley - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
21. The Strawberry Roan - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
22. Ol' Man River - Roy Rogers
23. River Of No Return - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans
24. Peace In The Valley - Roy Rogers
25. Money Can't Buy Love - Roy Rogers
26. Lovenworth - Roy Rogers
27. Hoppy, Gene And Me - Roy Rogers
28. Lord Have Mercy On My Soul (A Sinner's Prayer) - Roy Rogers
29. Alive And Kickin' - Roy Rogers
30. King Of The Cowboys - Roy Rogers, Jr.
31. Roy Rogers Riders Club Prayer - Roy Rogers
32. Happy Trails - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans

Amazon.com

Very few reconciled the often-conflicting agendas of art and entertainment as deftly as Roy Rogers. The King of the Cowboys owned a tenor voice so amiable and mellifluous that it had the power to disarm even the most jaded among us. Perhaps that's why he was such a popular figure in the years during and after World War II: his music was an antidote to the unsettled nature of the times, recalling the simple and sincere life of the cowboy, but revolving around timeless themes that even the slickest city boy could relate to. The bulk of this three-CD collection comes from Rogers's steady stream of radio shows, and the performances are highly professional yet never stiff, musically resonant yet never self-serving, and they usually are more exuberant and spontaneous than the original studio versions. The comprehensive set brilliantly showcases the range and depth of Rogers's talents: he could croon a congenial ballad one moment, yodel passionately and fluently the next, and lead a hot-swinging big band after that. Many of the cuts feature the incredible instrumental and vocal talents of the Sons of the Pioneers or the harmonies of wife Dale Evans, while the studio numbers usually feature the top players of the day. The majority of his Western songs were written not on the prairie, the ranch, or the trail, but in Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley. Still, Rogers had an uncanny ability to make the unauthentic and calculated sound genuine and refreshing. And while this may not be authentic Western music, it is without question authentic Hollywood-style Western music, which has its own distinct rewards. The result is an immensely charming collection that celebrates Rogers's charismatic performances, but more than that, pays homage to midcentury radio and film and their valiant (yet ultimately futile) attempt to recapture America's rapidly fading innocence. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Best ever collection of Roy Rogers music!.......2007-01-20

If you are a Roy Rogers fan, this is a must have. You will enjoy hearing all the songs that you enjoyed in his movies. His songs make you happy and it's easy to catch yourself singing along. He's the best cowboy singer. Wonderful voice! Anyone would enjoy this collection! 5 stars!

one missing.......2003-01-11

This is a great set,but where is "Think of me",a 1943 hit,on the Decca label(#6092)?

A Great Box Set.......2002-12-31

I have been a Roy Rogers fan for many, many years. I love his Western films, especially the ones with Dale, Gabby and the Sons of the Pioneers, but I also love his music. In my opinion, Roy is America's #1 singing cowboy. That's why I was so tickled when I found this boxed set. There are many great "movie" songs featured, some which I have heard over and over, still others that I have never heard before. I'm familiar with " Jingle, Jangle, Jingle" which has been recorded by other artists but this was my first time to hear it done so wonderfully by Roy and Dale. It is one of my favorite cuts. The same goes for "River of No Return." There are just too many great songs to mention here.

I hope Dusty, and all the people responsible for getting Roy and Dale's music on CD, will gather some more of those precious gems from Roy's countless B westerns and put them in yet another boxed set. One song in particular I would love to hear again is "Idaho", from the 1943 movie of the same title.

If you are a Roy Rogers fan, you will love this box set.

Overall, a good set.......1999-11-29

Overall, a good set.

A couple of caveats: - These are radio transcriptions, with really bad acting between the songs. - Some of the key songs are not performed in full. - Some of the songs have topical verses added ('Get Along Little Dogies' with a verse that the cattle would become meat for the soldiers!) - The swing orchestra on many of the songs is rather strange; but some selections have guitar. - Interesting to hear the aggressive commercials for tie-in merchandise (nothing new under the sun!) - Booklet is printed on dark paper in tiny type.

Still a good set.

awesome.......1999-09-05

Roy Rogers was a hero to me asa child, young adult and even now as an old adult. To be able to own a collectionof his music like this is beyond words. The music is a very good representation of his career in the movies. Thetribute to him by Dusty is something every parent would be proud of.

Average customer rating:

Happy Trails Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Quicksilver Messenger Service Shady Grove What About Me Just for Love Ssssh ASIN: B000AA7FGC Release Date: 2005-09-19

Tracks:

1. Who Do You Love, Pt. 1
2. When You Love
3. Where You Love
4. How You Love
5. Which Do You Love
6. Who Do You Love, Pt. 2
7. Mona
8. Maiden of the Cancer Moon
9. Calvary
10. Happy Trails

Album Description

Japanese pressing of the 1969 album features the original 10 tracks packaged in a paper sleeve. EMI. 2005.

Album Details

Japanese Digitally Remastered Limited Edition Issue of the San Francisco Band's Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork. "Happy Trails" was Recorded Live and Captured the Group in their Element, at their Best.

Average customer rating: Great music by Jim Hendricks

Happy Trails Under the Western Sky: Instrumental Western Favorites Various Artists Manufacturer: Benson Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Contemporary Christian | Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004RGF4 Release Date: 1995-01-25

Tracks:

1. Happy Trails
2. Deep In The Heart Of Texas
3. Jingle Jangle Jingle
4. Cattle Call
5. Take Me Back To My Boots And Saddle
6. I Ride An Old Paint
7. You Are My Sunshine
8. Don't Fence Me In
9. There's A New Moon Over My Shoulder
10. South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)
11. Get Along Little Doggies
12. Someday You'll Want Me To Want You
13. The Yellow Rose Of Texas

Customer Reviews:

Great music by Jim Hendricks.......2006-01-21

Don't know why this is listed by Amazon as
"Various Artists." It's one of several in the Jim Hendricks series of traditional western string instrumentals. I keep it in the car all the time, perfect for a long drive, after a hard day, traffic, etc. Hopefully it will be re-released before my tape wears out.

Average customer rating:

Happy Trails & Honky Tonks Various Artists Manufacturer: Retro Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005JGT5 Release Date: 2001-05-14

Tracks:

1. Dusty Skies
2. Cherokee Maiden
3. Bob Will Special
4. New Spanish Two-Step
5. San Antonio Rose
6. My Old Kentucky Home
7. You Are My Sunshine
8. Down In The Valley
9. You're For Me
10. Why Don't My Mommy Stay With My Daddy And Me
11. After The Dance
12. The House Down The Block
13. Walkin' After Midnight
14. A Church, A Courtroom And Then Goodbye
15. Just Out Of Reach
16. Turn The Cards Slowly
17. Folsom Prison Blues
18. I Walk The Line
19. The Wreck Of The Old '97
20. Down The Street To 301
21. Are You Proud Of America?
22. Hulla-Gull
23. In Heaven We'll Never Grow Old
24. You're Going Away
25. Crying
26. Dream Baby
27. Lorena
28. Sally Was A Good Girl
29. December Day
30. Any Old Arm Won't Do
31. Both Ends Of The Candle
32. Slow Down Old World
33. Everything's Beautiful
34. I'm Not Worth The Tears
35. Fuel To The Flame
36. Daddy Won't Be There Anymore
37. Rhinestone Cowboy
38. Gentle On My Mind
39. Wichita Lineman/ Galveston/ Country Boy
40. By The Time I Get To Phoenix
41. Me And Bobby Mcgee
42. Somethings Burning
43. Ruben James
44. She Even Woke Me Up To Say Goodbye
45. Another Shade Of Grey
46. Midnight Magic Woman
47. Tell Me It Ain't So
48. Why Must The Ending Be So Sad?

Album Details

Two CD Set featuring 48 Tracks of the Best in Country and Western from Some of Its Biggest Stars.

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If leavin ' you makes you happy Manufacturer: Arizona Trails entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0002QX74I

Product Description

western Type Music

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