The Old Chisholm Trail
Randy Travis
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Well, come along boys and listen to my tale I'll tell you all my troubles on the ol' Chisholm Trail Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. I started up the trail October twenty-third Started up the trail with the U-2 herd Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. On a ten dollar horse and a forty dollar saddle Started out punchin' them long horn cattle Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. With my seat in the saddle and my hand on the horn I'm the best dang cowboy that was ever born Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. It's cloudy in the west and lookin' like rain And my danged old slicker's in the wagon again Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. The wind began to blow and the rain began to fall And it looked like we were gonna lose 'em all Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. No chaps, no slickers and it's pouring rain I swear I'll never night herd again Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. I cripple on my horse and I don't know how Roping these long horn U-2 cows Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. Well, I went to the boss to draw my roll And the boss had me fugured nine dollars in the hole Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. Well, me and the boss we had a little spat So I hit him in the face with my ten gallon hat Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. The boss said to me, ''Well, I'll fire you Not only you but the whole darn crew.'' Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. I'll sell my horse, I'll sell my saddle And you can drive all your long horn cattle Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea. Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea, youpy yea Come a-ti yi youpy, youpy yea
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10 facts about this song
Song Genre"The Old Chisholm Trail" by Randy Travis is categorized as a Country and Western song, falling under the genre of folk music that originated in the Southern United States.
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LegacyThough Randy Travis gave a popular rendition of the song, "The Old Chisholm Trail" is actually a traditional cowboy song first published in 1910 by John Lomax in his collection 'Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads'.
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Song Inspiration"The Old Chisholm Trail" was inspired by the historic Chisholm Trail, a trail used in the late 19th century to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas railheads.
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Storytelling ElementLike many Country and Western songs, this song typically tells a story. It reflects the experiences and challenges faced by cowboys on the trail, including encounters with wildlife and harsh weather conditions.
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Artist’s InfluenceRandy Travis is one of the key figures in the history of country music. His rendition of "The Old Chisholm Trail" follows his traditional country style, rooted in the genres of gospel music and neotraditional country.
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New VersionWhile the traditional song has been covered by many artists in the past, Travis's version, featured in the 1990 album ‘Wind in the Wire’, gave a contemporary feel to the traditional cowboy song.
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Impact on Popular CultureTravis's version of "The Old Chisholm Trail" helped keep the cowboy tradition alive within the realm of popular music and contributed to the resurgence of interest in cowboy and western culture.
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StyleTravis is known for his deep, smooth baritone voice and his version of "The Old Chisholm Trail" showcases these unique vocal stylings.
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Album SuccessThe song appeared on the album ‘Wind in the Wire’, which reached number 6 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Unique FactRandy Travis starred in a television movie also titled "Wind in the Wire" (1992), where he played the role of a singing cowboy, adding to the popularity and relevance of the song "The Old Chisholm Trail".
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