Tom Russell and Ian Tyson: Mano a Mano

For two days in 2008, Russell and Tyson held court, "mano a mano," at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko,Nevada, and offered a rare glimpse into the creative process of songwriting, plus a friendship and collaboration that spans decades. Tyson speaks of the Dylan days, and both writers cut to the core of their art. This songwriting workshop forms the basis for this DVD which also includes performances by Tyson and Russell and an exclusive interview with Ian Tyson which is included in its entirity as a bonus feature. 90 MINUTES. Available at www.villagerecords.com and www.canyonproductions.com.

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[Mntgoatsfan]

@rlaycock No, it's not. This is "Rambler Gambler", and another thing: Ian never co-wrote "Gallo del Cielo" with Tom, Russell wrote that one on his own.

[rlaycock]

@Mntgoatsfan The song is Gallo del Cielo, written by Russell, Tyson.

[asparwhite86]

true

[Titurel]

Mano a mano means hand to hand

[rvcrvc2]

What a tease - my 2 favorite Ian songs merely hinted at! Would have at least liked to hear the conclusion to the controversy of who wrote the melody

[Mntgoatsfan]

and it's called "Rambler, Gambler".

[Mntgoatsfan]

They didn't write it, no. It's a trad song. Dylan did it too, it's an updated version of "Wagoner's Lad". Tom Russell recorded a great version of it on his 1997 album, "song of The West".

[sjbaldwin11]

They co-wrote this song, as they've done on others. Check "Rose of San Joaquin", Tom's version is posted on YouTube. The two of them are both great songwriters, and the synergy of both of them writing together is wonderful. Last fall, both of them, along with Eliza Gilkeyson, were on the "Folk Train" , a 3-day rail trip from Vancouver to Edmonton, stopping on the way for all to play concerts, and the travel in between filled with their music. I'm saving my pennies for next year's Folk Train.

[vikkidylan]

excellent who wrote this song

is it called mano a mona and where can i buy it

thank you its great and i want to hear the rest