'Cattle Call' - the Story behind the Story of one of the great songs of the West

Eddy Arnold and several others have had very successful recordings of the "Cattle Call". Here's the story of the man who wrote the song, and the reason he wrote it. Tex Owens' first public performance of 'Cattle Call' is part of this old time radio broadcast from 1935. Settle back and listen to some fine western music mixed with a little home spun drama. This is the first episode of Red Horse Ranch, starring Tex Owens and the Rangers.

[@jaybeard6300]

What a treasure!

[@whitetail54]

Verry interesting to listen to on a rainy day, Nice video Thanks for sharing!

[@billrrrrr]

Thanks for watching and for commenting.

[@jesusslushies2192]

My Dad used to sing us this song when we were little. My Dad's family is from St Louis RIP Dad 💝

[@markmiller4012]

Wish they still had radio shows like this. Again. I think we need to go back to shows like this. Its good for the imagination something yougens dont have anymore. Thank you for sharin. God bless

[@Theywaswrong]

Not too long ago, a radio station out of Little Rock would have old radio programs beginning around 10 at night. I would catch them as I was on my way back home from one of the last old time honky tonks with good live bands, dancing and...well...other things.

[@donmorris3376]

Always figured this was Eddy Arnold's song, guess I was wrong. Great song and songwriter.

[@billrrrrr]

Eddy made the song famous. Without him we never would have heard of Tex Owens, even though he wrote it.

[@terrybly3458]

Was my PaPaw’s favorite song. He would sing it to us grandkids.

[@billrrrrr]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your memories.

[@lindapendleton9176]

Am always interested in the origins of songs. And Cattle
Call has always been a favorite .I first heard the Eddy Arnold version back in the 60's.

[@billrrrrr]

Thanks for watching and for commenting.

[@cowboycandyvending1574]

Good stuff

[@bjrnarstrm3917]

🎉

[@colkidglen8802]

Tex Had a good voice, he wrote a great song.

[@gordonray3091]

It's great to learn the origin of this wonderful song. Thank you.

[@billrrrrr]

@@gordonray3091 Thanks. I love the story too.

[@hoboroadie4623]

7:27 if you are in a big ol' hurry.