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Stanley Davis Jones (June 5, 1914 – December 13, 1963) was an American songwriter and actor, primarily writing Western music. He is best remembered for writing "Ghost Riders in the Sky".
Stan Jones was a composer, songwriter and actor who wrote the classic western song \"Ghost Riders in the Sky\". He also appeared in several films and TV shows directed by John Ford and Walt Disney.
- June 5, 1914
- December 13, 1963
Stan Jones (1914-1963) was a versatile performer who wrote songs for westerns and TV shows, such as \"Ghost Riders in the Sky\" and \"The Sheriff of Cochise\". He also acted in several films and series, including John Ford's The Searchers and The Horse Soldiers.
- Stan Jones
"(Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend" is a cowboy-styled country/western song written in 1948 by American songwriter, film and television actor Stan Jones. A number of versions were crossover hits on the pop charts in 1949, the most successful being by Vaughn Monroe.
Oct 26, 2021 · Songwriter Stan Jones, who penned the song in 1948, said he first heard the folklore from an old cowboy when he was just 12 years old. Jones wrote the ghostly ballad to the tune of "When Johnny...
