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~yesterday...I played America's Number One record from exactly three-quarters of a century ago - May 1949: Listeners seemed to enjoy it, and many wanted to know more about it. I don't blame them. It's extremely catchy for a song with no consistent title: "Ghost Riders in the Sky"? "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky"? "Riders in the Sky"? "Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)"? Or maybe you prefer just plain "Ghost Riders", or "Ghostriders", or half-a-dozen other variations over the years. But, however you label it, it's a song unlike any other. It made its appearance seventy-five years ago, and...

I turned on the tv to watch the Rose Parade this morning just in time to hear an Ariz. marching band playing Ghost Riders. It was a favorite of someone now passed, so I decided to do some research on it and this is what I found. _________________________________________________ Texas is full of lore, legends, and ghost stories. The tale of the Ghost Riders is by far the saddest, most evil, not to mention, the most famous one in the country. This legend is sadly true, a senseless ghoulish tragedy which took place in Crosby County, Texas. You may know it...

For the Nazguls and Fell-beasts in Lord of the Rings, "Ghost Riders" by The Outlaws.

Yes, this "Ghost Riders in the Sky" with (synthesized) bagpipes replacing the lead vocal. No, I have no shame.For a free download of "Ghost Riders in the Sky," click here, click on More, and choose Download.

Neil LeVang