Riders in the Sky, Live explained

Live
Type:	live album
Artist:	Riders in the Sky
Cover:	Live_Riders_in_the_Sky.jpg
Released:	January 1, 1984
Recorded:	March 5 and 6, 1983
Venue:	The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA
Genre:	Western
Label:	Rounder
Prev Title:	Weeds & Water
Prev Year:	1983
Next Title:	Saddle Pals
Next Year:	1985

Live is a live recording by the Western band Riders in the Sky released in 1984. It is available as a single CD. It was recorded at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, on March 5 and 6, 1983.

After four studio albums, Riders in the Sky recorded a live album of the kind of show that keeps their fans coming back for more. Along with versions of their songs, this album is highlighted by some of the Riders' best comedy routines.

Track listing

1. "Cowboy Jubilee" (Fred LaBour, Paul Chrisman)
2. "The Yodel Blues" (Robert Dolan, Johnny Mercer)
3. "When Bloom Is on the Sage" (John Vincent, Fred Wright)
4. "After You've Gone" (Henry Creamer, John Layton)
5. "Cowboy Song" (Chrisman)
6. "Hold That Critter Down" (Bob Nolan)
7. "Cielito Lindo" (Traditional)
8. "The Last Roundup" (Billy Hill)
9. "I Grab My Saddle Horn and Blow" (Nolan)
10. "Blue Bonnet Lady" (Chrisman)
11. "When Payday Rolls Around" (Nolan)
12. "So Long Saddle Pals" (Chrisman)

Personnel

• Douglas B. Green (a.k.a. Ranger Doug) – guitar, vocals
• Paul Chrisman (a.k.a. Woody Paul) – fiddle, vocals
• Fred LaBour (a.k.a. Too Slim) – bass, vocals

External links

• Riders in the Sky Official Website