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Learn about the song that tells the story of the cowboys who drove cattle north on the Chisholm Trail in the 19th century. See the lyrics, watch the video, and listen to the audio of this classic ballad of America.
The Old Chisholm Trail" is a cowboy song first published in 1910 by John Lomax in his book Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads. The song dates back to the 1870s, when it was among the most popular songs sung by cowboys during that era.
Chisholm Trail, 19th-century cattle drovers’ trail in the western United States. Although its exact route is uncertain, it originated south of San Antonio, Texas, ran north across Oklahoma, and ended at Abilene, Kansas. Little is known of its early history.
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Dec 20, 2015 · Dusty Gardner, and other Texas ranchers, are driving a herd of cattle to Abilene, Kansas along the Chisholm Trail. Desperate need of water takes them to the Turner ranch, where Belle Turner ...
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The Chisholm Trail (/ˈt͡ʃɪzəm/ CHIZ-əm) was a trail used in the post-Civil War era to drive cattle overland from ranches originated south of San Antonio, Texas, ran north across Oklahoma, and ended at Abilene, Kansas.
Nov 8, 2014 · The Old Chisholm Trail. Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner Records The Old Chisholm Trail · Michael Martin Murphey Cowboy Songs ℗ 1990 Warner Records Inc. Acoustic Guitar: Biff Watson...
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Nov 22, 2023 · Tex Ritter’s rendition of “The Old Chisholm Trail” became iconic due to his resonant voice, charismatic delivery, and ability to capture the essence of cowboy culture. His rendition stands as a hallmark interpretation of this beloved Western folk song.
