He Was Singin' This Song: A Collection of Traditional Songs of the American Cowboy, With Music and Stories

This lovingly researched book is a musical, pictorial and historical narrative of the Old West, featuring 48 annotated songs that are authentic examples of the popular music of the era. Author Jim Bob Tinsley sings 11 of the most popular songs from the book on the accompanying CD. Winner of the Outstanding Western Music Award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center.