My husband had polio in 1944 when he was four years old. He couldn't work the fields like his bro's and sisters so as he grew his job was to stay at the house with his blind Grandma Mandy. She always wanted him to sing to her to pass the time and this was one of her favorite songs. Jackie said she would cry when he sang to her and touch his face saying "your such a pretty boy"...thank you for posting.
I met Vaughn and his wife at their mansion in Stuart,Fl. '65 He gave us a tour and his den with all the gold hit records and achievements,a real Gentleman. The house sat high above the river where a beautiful yacht was anchored. It was a real privaledge. His Daughter is married to my Cousin,otherwise I never would've had the experience.Its great so many still remember his music.
Cash's version is good but he distorted the lyrics : the first stanza has "an old cowpoke not cowboy" and then "a ghost herd in the sky" not "ghost riders"
This is great to be able to compare performances. I would like to hear from all you Vaughn Monroe fans if you would do me the honor of visiting dubldvideo to watch Bill Barwick's version of this song. I think he does Monroe proud.
It's pointless to argue about which version we prefer. Usually, the version we heard first will be the one we prefer....duh. I was surprised, however, to learn that Burl Ives' version was released a month before Vaughn Monroe's. You youngsters in the audience will likely prefer Johnny Cash's rendition, and that's fine, too.
Great video! This may not mean much, but whenever I hear this song, I always picture the Ghost Riders and the Devil's Herd moving from right to left, unlike in this video. P.S., Happy Halloween!
to grannydyess and soundchaser24...sorry but this is not the original recording...original artist was Burl Ives...by only 1 month, and was a simpler, acoustic version...but first nonetheless for the record
Although several artists recorded this song and all did a fine job.... my favorite version will always be Johnny Cash. His deep,one of a kind voice was made for this song.
Who the eff disliked this, I would sincerely like to meet him. Gotta love that baritone! I agree with grannydyess the first and best recording. Which is most often the case.
The thing I find interesting about this song is how every artist does the cry of the ghost riders (yippie-ai-ay, etc.) a little different. It's like a fingerprint. Compare this to Johnny Cash or Frankie Laine, and it changes mood entirely.
Really interesting to hear it from the original vocalist!
@adreabrooks every time a song is recorded by someone other the the original person, there has to be a slight change, or you are in trouble for copy rights, that's why, it's never a 100% the same song, just one little change, keeps you out of court.
@Cmr4brandy Well, I think it's paying royalties that keep it out of court, but I was referring more to the interesting artistic differences. For example, Monroe's sweeping changes in pitch paint a picture of stormy winds - as if the ghost riders are hallucinations brought on by guilt and tempest. Cash's earthy baritone is more like a ground-rumbling message brought by the souls of the damned. Both make for different and powerful imagery.
This is the best version of them all. The only criticism I have w/this song is a minor one. "Red eye cows he saw....it should of been Red eye steers instead.
4/23/11: My son and I just watched the movie "Ghost Rider" (not great, but far better than the critics would have you believe), and the closing credits started with a neat version of this tune by Spiderbait... Had to hear this version before I turned in.
@grannydyess Hearing a 1961 Brasilian cover of this now finds me here. Stan Jones was a park ranger at Death Valley in the late 40s, was a technical advisor for the John Ford film the Walking Hills in 1948. He met Ford, who learned of his musical talent and opened the doors of Hollywood for him. Sometimes, the stories behind the musicians are amazing. I added this to my 1949 playlist. You want a time machine? My 550 playlists include 111 lists for every year since 1900. Thanks, BandSpread ! ! !
@grannydyess written by Stan Jones after he was told the story at the age of 12 by an old cowboy friend of his. Burl Ives was first to record in February of 49, Monroe's version was in March of 49. Sorry, Burl Ives was first. Personally I believe Ives' version was better. Monroe does a great job on it, but I just dont like the voice (my own opinion, sorry).
Earliest version of the song. I think
rlthorn 6 days ago
@rlthorn and the best version by far.....
spiritblue9 5 days ago
Vaughn Monroe should have lived longer.
castillianwagon500 2 weeks ago in playlist MY PLAYLIST VIDEOS
My husband had polio in 1944 when he was four years old. He couldn't work the fields like his bro's and sisters so as he grew his job was to stay at the house with his blind Grandma Mandy. She always wanted him to sing to her to pass the time and this was one of her favorite songs. Jackie said she would cry when he sang to her and touch his face saying "your such a pretty boy"...thank you for posting.
kayspaw 3 weeks ago
Love how Clint Eastwood is the cowpoke.
bdavis24fan 1 month ago
Amazing! Powerful voice! My dad loved his music.
Thank you generously for posting.
SandLuvsCorps 1 month ago
thats the johnny cash music video but vaughn monroe's voice
TheTony332 1 month ago
I met Vaughn and his wife at their mansion in Stuart,Fl. '65 He gave us a tour and his den with all the gold hit records and achievements,a real Gentleman. The house sat high above the river where a beautiful yacht was anchored. It was a real privaledge. His Daughter is married to my Cousin,otherwise I never would've had the experience.Its great so many still remember his music.
VinylHound60 2 months ago
June 5, 1948 by Stan Jones
shieldwolf2012 2 months ago
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What a baritone! This song, sung by Monroe, is one of my favorite of all times.
sageotime 2 months ago
I prefer the ones by Burl Ives, and Johnny Cash, but this is alright.
HaloElitesrule 2 months ago
this song is a retelling of the wild hunt in norse mythology
Freyja1133 2 months ago
Cash's version is good but he distorted the lyrics : the first stanza has "an old cowpoke not cowboy" and then "a ghost herd in the sky" not "ghost riders"
balarkahajra 2 months ago
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This is great to be able to compare performances. I would like to hear from all you Vaughn Monroe fans if you would do me the honor of visiting dubldvideo to watch Bill Barwick's version of this song. I think he does Monroe proud.
dubldvideo 2 months ago
don't get me wrong i love johnny cash's but Vaughn's the best....
yves258 3 months ago
It's pointless to argue about which version we prefer. Usually, the version we heard first will be the one we prefer....duh. I was surprised, however, to learn that Burl Ives' version was released a month before Vaughn Monroe's. You youngsters in the audience will likely prefer Johnny Cash's rendition, and that's fine, too.
Grisbi6 3 months ago
This was the first song I ever played on a juke box. My dad gave me a quarter and I selected it six times. We almost got thrown out of the bar.
Grisbi6 3 months ago 2
The video portion of this offering is very nice. Looks almost real.
amadeusamwater 3 months ago
Great video! This may not mean much, but whenever I hear this song, I always picture the Ghost Riders and the Devil's Herd moving from right to left, unlike in this video. P.S., Happy Halloween!
disneyfan81 4 months ago
Vaughn Monroe-"The Voice w/Hair on its Chest..." Todays singers couldn't even carry his KleenEx...The guy had a GLORIOUS Baritone/Bass....
chg657 4 months ago
to grannydyess and soundchaser24...sorry but this is not the original recording...original artist was Burl Ives...by only 1 month, and was a simpler, acoustic version...but first nonetheless for the record
pilgrimage2hell 4 months ago
Although several artists recorded this song and all did a fine job.... my favorite version will always be Johnny Cash. His deep,one of a kind voice was made for this song.
nerblebun 4 months ago
Who the eff disliked this, I would sincerely like to meet him. Gotta love that baritone! I agree with grannydyess the first and best recording. Which is most often the case.
soundchaser24 4 months ago
bitchin
MrFrogg46 4 months ago in playlist More videos from BandSpread
The thing I find interesting about this song is how every artist does the cry of the ghost riders (yippie-ai-ay, etc.) a little different. It's like a fingerprint. Compare this to Johnny Cash or Frankie Laine, and it changes mood entirely.
Really interesting to hear it from the original vocalist!
adreabrooks 5 months ago 3
@adreabrooks every time a song is recorded by someone other the the original person, there has to be a slight change, or you are in trouble for copy rights, that's why, it's never a 100% the same song, just one little change, keeps you out of court.
Cmr4brandy 3 months ago
@Cmr4brandy Well, I think it's paying royalties that keep it out of court, but I was referring more to the interesting artistic differences. For example, Monroe's sweeping changes in pitch paint a picture of stormy winds - as if the ghost riders are hallucinations brought on by guilt and tempest. Cash's earthy baritone is more like a ground-rumbling message brought by the souls of the damned. Both make for different and powerful imagery.
adreabrooks 2 months ago
This song was surely written by Stan Jones and no one else...
Vaughn Monroe is the best singer for this song,,,
zuidwijker66 5 months ago
The complete history of this song can be found on Wikipedia. Burl Ives recorded it first.
emeraldseagull 5 months ago
Stan Jones did write this in 1948 but sold the rights to Gene Autry in 1951,His estate still owns the rights today !!
boatracer39 5 months ago
Che meraviglia! É splendida! La prima volta che la ascolto ed é la migliore versione.
Grazie bandspread.
Marvellous. It is a splendour thing. This is the first time I hear this version: it's the best. Thanks.
fb136 6 months ago
This is great but I have to say Mr. Cash's version is my favorite I just think his voice fits perfectly with the tune.
igrubb83 6 months ago
I wish someone would post the flip side of this record which is "Single Saddle." It was a favorite of mine when I was a horse crazy kid.
cynicalgal54 6 months ago
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This was always one of my Dad's fave songs, & YouTube is the ONLY source I have found to hear it! Love this spooky vid, too!
songstalker88 6 months ago
This is the best version of them all. The only criticism I have w/this song is a minor one. "Red eye cows he saw....it should of been Red eye steers instead.
54nomore 8 months ago 2
He did the original version in 1949 ! This one is from 1965 !
fordman4444 8 months ago
What a great voice
peter1965ful 8 months ago
4/23/11: My son and I just watched the movie "Ghost Rider" (not great, but far better than the critics would have you believe), and the closing credits started with a neat version of this tune by Spiderbait... Had to hear this version before I turned in.
God bless YouTube, and Happy Easter, everybody.
tuxguys 10 months ago
0 people are riding forever on horses in the sky, thank god, anyone that can doesn't think this is fantastic should be in a padded room :D
exsp3s 11 months ago
Yes, Vaughn Monroe and Johny Cash did a wonderful job with this song. They are both good.
fdeavis 1 year ago
I live in Brazil. Good art doesn't gets older.
daltonagre 1 year ago
Wonderful to hear this classic popular song again after so many years..What a rich vocalist !!!
kirnor23 1 year ago 8
the best version of this song by the man who recorded it. he was a good actor also
grannydyess 1 year ago 13
@grannydyess he didnt write this song he just coverd it.
GhosTownM2P 1 year ago
@GhosTownM2P you are right i apologize. stan jones wrote it didnt he? merry xmas and happy new year. vaughn monroe was still great
grannydyess 1 year ago
@grannydyess yup and you are right this is still great!!!
GhosTownM2P 1 year ago
@grannydyess Hearing a 1961 Brasilian cover of this now finds me here. Stan Jones was a park ranger at Death Valley in the late 40s, was a technical advisor for the John Ford film the Walking Hills in 1948. He met Ford, who learned of his musical talent and opened the doors of Hollywood for him. Sometimes, the stories behind the musicians are amazing. I added this to my 1949 playlist. You want a time machine? My 550 playlists include 111 lists for every year since 1900. Thanks, BandSpread ! ! !
chkjns 1 year ago
Nowadays you say "covered" when we of my generation would have said "sang". He didn't "just" sing it though. He really sang it.
tonygumbrell22 9 months ago
@grannydyess This was written and recorded by Burl Ives, not Vaughn Monroe.
boozelala 6 months ago
@boozelala are you sure about that? i know what i have researched. ives may have done a version but monroe's was the first
grannydyess 6 months ago
@grannydyess written by Stan Jones after he was told the story at the age of 12 by an old cowboy friend of his. Burl Ives was first to record in February of 49, Monroe's version was in March of 49. Sorry, Burl Ives was first. Personally I believe Ives' version was better. Monroe does a great job on it, but I just dont like the voice (my own opinion, sorry).
techie3484 6 months ago
@boozelala oh and a park ranger named stan jones wroye it! DO YOUR RESEARCH!
grannydyess 6 months ago