I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart

Patsy Montana

About I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart

"I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart" is a country and Western song written and first recorded in 1935 by Ruby Blevins, who performed as Patsy Montana. It was the first country song by a female artist to sell more than one million copies.


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I want to be a cowboy's sweetheart
I want to learn to rope and to ride
I want to ride o'er the plains and the desert
Out west of the great divide
I want to hear the coyotes howlin'
While the sun sets in the West
I want to be a cowboy's sweetheart
That's the life that I love best

I want to ride Old Paint, goin' at a run
I wanna feel the wind in my face
A thousand miles from all the city lights
Goin' cowhand's pace
I want to pillow my head near the sleeping herd
While the moon shines down from above
I want to strum my guitar and odo-lay-eee-hee
Oh, that's the life that I love

I want to be a cowboy's sweetheart
I want to learn to rope and to ride
I want to ride o'er the plains and the desert
Out west of the great divide
I want to hear the coyotes howlin'
While the sun sets in the West
I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart
That's the life that I love best

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Patsy Montana

Ruby Rose Blevins (October 30, 1908 – May 3, 1996), known professionally as Patsy Montana, was an American country music singer, songwriter and actress. Montana was the first female country performer to have a million-selling single with her signature song "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart", and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: Patsy Montana

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart" is considered one of the earliest and most popular songs in Country Western music.
Historical Context
The song was written and released in 1935, during the Great Depression, and provided a source of comfort and inspiration for many during a challenging time.
Singer
Patsy Montana, born Ruby Rose Blevins, became the first woman in Country Western music to have a song sell over a million copies with this song.
Songwriting
Montana wrote the song herself, inspired by her nostalgia for the western lifestyle and the cowboy-themed movies of her youth.
Influence
The song has been covered numerous times by various artists over the years, underlining its enduring popularity.
Career Boost
This song significantly boosted Montana's career and launched her into the national spotlight.
Female Representation
The song is notable for being an early female vocal performance in a genre dominated by male artists.
Foreshadowing Future Trends
"I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart" contains yodeling, which was a relatively rare practice in Western music at the time but later became more prevalent.
Legacy
The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011, highlighting its historical significance and contribution to the music industry.
Cultural Influence
The song's themes and style have been credited with helping to shape the modern image of the cowboy and the American West in popular culture.

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