Jerry Abbott "I Want A Little Cowboy"

"ieronimino18" asked for this #63 hit from 1978, which was the first of Jerry's 3 charting singles from 1978-1982, as well as his biggest hit. As I've stated before, if you're a fan of Pantera, Jerry was the father of their founder, the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. I don't know much about them, but am familiar with David Allan Coe's work with them. Enjoy!

[@ShinyShinyIsAlwaysBeingSerious]

Born in April 1942, he was only 21 years old when he had Vinnie in March 1964. Vince said in an interview the song was written about him and it's one of his favourites written by his Dad, also adding that We'll Meet Again from Pantera's Power Metal was one of Jerry's favourites they had written.
It's crazy to think this man, now 78, has outlived his ex-wife and his two sons, the youngest having been killed. I hope Jerry is doing well enough these days and that he has good people around him, without him, his management and his influence we would never have been blessed with the music of the Abbott brothers at all.

[@zross3357]

Happen to know what interview that was? I would love to see that

[@philipjohnsson2676]

rest in peace Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul

[@vincentblack4517]

Jerry ROCKS!!!

[@williampeck5846]

Much love for Jerry Abbott! He shouldn't have had to love thru so much tragedy. Respect.

[@MetallicaFanSandman]

Dude Jerry you got your wish. You got 2 Cowboys From Hell. RIP

[@struts97]

LONG LIVE DIME, VINNIE , AND CAROLYN! WE LOVE YOU JERRY! GETCHA' PULL!!!!!!!!!!!

[@r.m.m.1333]

Wow, Jerry Abbott outlived his "two little cowboys from hell". Bittersweet.

[@peck404]

He loved his Sons...😟😟😢Jerry is probably Devestated.

[@broodingelm2216]

Can't imagine how Mr Abbott feels having out lived both his sons. I know how I'd feel if my two kids died before me, life me for would pretty much end there.

[@ieronimo18]

wilburscott ... THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this song.... I had waited 37 years to hear it again after hearing it on the radio driving through South Carolina in the middle of the night in 1978.

[@wilburscott]

ieronimo18 You're welcome :) Glad I could help you out!

[@TheGarretdeas]

I think Jerry's tongue was firmly in cheek with this one and it is a funny send-up of a father's macho plans for his son. A single that one could have imagined Ray Stevens putting out.

[@thebastard8983]

R.I.P. Vinnie Paul

[@mitchcarpenter4506]

RIP VP

[@d.delgado2137]

Ive been searching for this song for about 28 years. I heard it while in high school. I called a country station that would play it, but was told they couldnt find it. Isnt there a male/female singer version?

[@swaggypanda1808]

A Little Cowboy From Hell
Getcha Pull \,,/

[@LynSkyn1981]

The song is totally about Vinnie Paul

[@jimbotc2000]

I WANT A LITTLE COWBOY
Jerry Abbott
Words & music by
Jerry Abbott,
Patty Jackson
Produced by
Jerry Abbott
Stereo
Churchill Records Ltd.
1207-7712
"A" Side
Time: 2:50
℗ 1978
Churchill Records, Ltd.
Pub:
Valence
Enterprises,
BMI
First Chart Date:
Saturday, April 29, 1978
90-87-75-70-65-63-68
Last Chart Date:
Saturday, June 10, 1978
Total weeks on the chart:
7
Peak Position on the chart:
63 (1 week)

[@411alcohol]

This is Vinnie and Dime bag Derrells dad!?

[@zanda5633]

Yes

[@buckpeace8329]

Any chance you have the flip side. Piggy wiggy named pork chop

[@jimbotc2000]

Side B is entitled "When It Comes To Cowgirls (I Just Can't Say "No")."

[@andreaparker218]

Wrote this song about Vinnie Paul when he knows that he was going to be a daddy