What A Man's Got To Do

06 What A Man's Got To Do mp3 lyrics
Jeff Wolfe, a wonderful western artist from Utah, sent me this story. Before he was a painter he was a buckaroo--before that, he rodeoed. As soon as I read the story, I knew this was a keeper. Thanks Jeff.
07 Oakbrush mp3 lyrics
You can find this stuff all over the west. It stands anywhere from one to ten feet tall and grows wherever Mother Nature dares it not to. If you try to ride through it, you'll surely lose some hide. If you try to ride around it, you'll be bound to get stuck. I'd like to thank Dennis Richins for this one. He's ridden through a lot of oakbrush.
08 She Loves Me Anyway mp3 lyrics
This one's for all the patient, long-suffering women who faithfully stand by their man. I thank the good Lord my wife stands by me.
09 The Ballad Of Pogue And Elms mp3 lyrics
I ran into my friend and USFWS Special Agent Scott Bragonier over at Elko a few years back. He's a dedicated conservationist, horseman, outdoorsman, father, and songwriter. We decided it was time pay tribute to Bill and Conlee and their families with a song. Thanks for making this one possible, Scott. And thanks to all of you who serve us everyday by dedicating your lives to wildlife conservation.
10 Casa Blanca mp3 lyrics
My wife and I spent our honeymoon in Mesquite, Nevada at a little resort called the Casa Blanca. It's the closest thing to a winter-time beach you can get when you call Hooper, Utah your home.
11 Debt mp3 lyrics
It's the rage of the day and age. Buy more CDs--we take credit cards.
12 Jeremiah's Last Ride mp3 lyrics
On a radio tour through Texas, I stopped into a Pickup-Truck Café in Dalhart. I chatted with some old cowboys for a while about the history of the Northern Panhandle area. When they asked me what I was doing there, I told them I was a writer looking for a story. One old boy turned and said, "I got a story for you." He wasn't kiddin' around. About a month later, I was in Grafton, West Virginia when a young bronc-rider named Jeremiah Austin introduced himself to me. A chill went up my spine and a while later, I had this one finished.
13 The Gaping Jaws Of Hell mp3 lyrics
Bob Lantis is an outfitter and horseman from Rapid City, South Dakota. He was a '40s era bronc rider and has been taking folks into the backcountry for 40 years. At 72, he's as feisty as ever and tough as the country he rides. I'm honored to know him. Check him out at GunselHorseAdventures.com. Maybe you can ride with him too.
14 Into The Wind mp3 lyrics
A friend suggested I try to write a song that talked about the hard times this country and the world has seen in the last few years. From 911 and the war, to Hurricane Katrina, there are a lot of people who've suffered. This is a song about how to face hard times--the cowboy way. I would like to dedicate it to those of you who have chosen to defend this country in the armed services. I thank you for protecting our freedom. My family's prayers are with you always.
15 Simple Things mp3 lyrics
I had the opportunity to meet the Oborn family of Farr West, Utah just before their daughter, Taylor, passed away of cancer when she was only seven years old. While I only knew her for a short time, Taylor taught me a lot about faith, love, and the simple blessings of life. I think of her every day and I thank the Oborn family for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of their lives. This one is for Taylor.