Cattle Call

"CATTLE CALL" . . . i remember so clearly the day back in 1963 when i received this LP in the mail from RCA's Record Club . . . i always loved "cowboy songs of the west" (probably every kid growing up in the 50's in America watched every cowboy on television and heard the songs of the west) . . . so when i plopped the vinyl LP onto the stereo turntable and heard that golden voice of Eddy Arnold deliver these ballads it was like visiting "familiar territory".

Eddy recorded and re-recorded the title song "CATTLE CALL" many times, but the rendition of it he put down on THIS album is perfect and crystal-clear . . .when he hits that Eddy Arnold yodel "hoo-hoo-hoo-hoohooo" you just have to try to sing along with him (even if you can't reach the notes that Eddy did) . . . this song and this recording has held up remarkably as a classic and never ever loses its magic or appeal no matter how often you play it or hear it.

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I would like to echo the 5-star raves of critics who have commented before me, but from the standpoint of a 40-year old yankee record-junkie who has continued to return to this record from a giant and extensively diverse collection (2,000+ records) through the dozen years that I have owned it. It is THAT charming! Once you understand the mood which is satisfied by the soothing calm which Eddy's basso intoning these great western tales (never mind those incredible yodels!), nothing else will do. A uniquely appealing record that I would insist must be included in any collection that would call dare to make a claim to being comprehensive. It is a short list of $14 items which can bring you this much pleasure.

I bought this cd for my 88-year-old mom. She loves the selection of classic cowboy songs. The sound quality and clarity are great.