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Cowboy (Artist) Format: Audio CD
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THE REAL REAL GONE STORY

In 1993, two Ohio boys, Gordon Anderson and Gabby Castellana, both separately started businesses—Collectors' Choice Music and Hep Cat Records --that were to become two of the most important outlets for buyers and sellers of vintage music recordings. Now, 18 years later, they have joined forces to launch Real Gone Music, a reissue label dedicated to serving both the collector community and the casual music fan with a robust release schedule combining big-name artists with esoteric cult favorites.

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Having released the first two Cowboy albums to great acclaim, and with the recent passing of producer Johnny Sandlin and the even more recent passing of Scott Boyer himself, it seemed like a good time to circle back to the last two Cowboy records for Capricorn, which, like our first two reissues, feature liner notes by Scott Schinder featuring great quotes from Tommy Talton and pictures from Tommy's private archive. Talton and Scott Boyer just kept cranking out one great tune after another on their 1977 self-titled album, their last for Capricorn and the last made under their name until 2011. In the producer's chair this time was Capricorn house engineer Sam Whiteside, while the band featured Arch Pearson on bass, Chip Condon on keyboards, and Chip Miller on drums. The band's sound shifted to a more pop-savvy, country-rock sound, but Boyer and Talton's wry, thoughtful songwriting continued to ring true, and such numbers as "Takin' It All the Way," "Pat's Song," "Everybody Knows Your Name" and the Latin-tinged "Straight into Love" demonstrated that the new Cowboy lineup was adept at navigating the novel stylistic wrinkles. Shortly thereafter, the band folded, fittingly, at just about the same time the Capricorn label did, but Cowboy remains a worthy last hurrah. CD debut, remastered by Mike Milchner at SonicVision!

Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches; 3.32 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Real Gone Music
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2018
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 3, 2018
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Real Gone Music
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BSWNB9F
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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P. GIBSON
5.0 out of 5 stars Much better now than then
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2018
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When I first bought this album in 77/78, I was unimpressed. I was in that high school/college stage of thinking the group has "sold out".
I didn't listen to it again for 25 years. As I listened to it then, I found that when resequenced the tunes into my order of preference I found I only disliked 2 tunes and although a couple more weren't particularly strong, they were fine; especially compared to a lot of other stuff I was listening to. Listening to a clean copy on CD is a treat. Thanks for the re release.
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Stephen W Burke
5.0 out of 5 stars I needed this one.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
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I’ve loved Cowboy since the first album. I needed this one to complete the set.
A really fine country rock LP.
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bob dismas
3.0 out of 5 stars Cowboy at a musical crossroads
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2022
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Thought I was purchasing a new disc, but it turned out to be used: No shrink-wrap, cracked case, finger smudges on the disc itself. Docked one star for those issues. Luckily, though, it plays all right. "Cowboy" is actually Cowboy, Mach 3, and in many ways is a different band. More country-rock / commercial radio pop than the earlier versions of this Southern Rock band on Capricorn Records, the home and birthplace of the genre. Not saying that's a bad thing as it's a quite listenable and enjoyable album. In the context of 1977, when it was recorded and released however, it was quite out of place and doomed to commercial failure from the start. Punk was on the rise, disco was rampant on the radio, the classic rock radio format was busy being born, even as the King of Rock 'n' Roll was slipping away in Memphis. Cowboy, and this LP in particular, deserved better.
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Anthony G.
3.0 out of 5 stars Weakest Cowboy release but essential
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2018
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Although unquestionably owning this CD is worthy, this is perhaps the weakest Cowboy CD of their 1st 4 releases. I can't blame the band entirely, as the sounds here were just the sound of the times. Recall when Rod Stewart went disco as did the Rolling Stones with Miss You? I equate this release with that same sort of sell out only its the over production on certain tracks that bring the rating down as well as the slightly weaker melodies. Gone is most of the purity and rawness as in the 1st and 2nd LP's but that doesn't indicate this recording is a throw away by any stretch of the imagination. For those of you familiar with Cowboy's earlier releases, the strong contenders here are: Pat's Song and Everybody Knows Your Name which are worth the price of admission alone. The balance of the tunes are very good to mediocre with the weakest being "What Can I Call It". Since 5'll Getcha Ten has long been out of print keep in mind this pressing is also limited. If any doubts, grab it while you can.
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Rustyaa55
5.0 out of 5 stars COWBOY UP! 1ST ALBUM
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
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This album introduced us to the force to be known as COWBOY. And it got better, so when purchasing this, make sure to also get some later albums. You won't regret. Explore or re-experience this great music! Call your freinds over, play this music, and a good time was had by all.
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whatever
4.0 out of 5 stars Great record.
Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2018
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To me this is a very good record. If you like Poco , you should really like this. These guys are really talented. They have a sound that Is their own , unique a bit , for sure. The more you listen , the more you like. Some good guitar , which I like a lot. Really good songwriters. I've never heard their other albums . probably why I like this one. Can't make any comparisons .But , if the other's are better , I need to get them.
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Jacques Fontaine
4.0 out of 5 stars Cd seventies. Prix modeste. Envoi rapide.
Reviewed in France on February 27, 2020
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Cd difficile a trouver dans les cd site Amazon. Prix modestes.Envoi ultra rapide. Cd contemporain du cd Silver.Merci Amazon de nous offrir la musique des seventies trop oubliée à notre époque. Je déclare cela alors que je suis encore jeune.....
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KCB
3.0 out of 5 stars Not their best, but worthwhile
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2018
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Pretty good, but still the weakest of Cowboy’s four albums, the other three of which deserve four or five stars. Recommend starting with 5’ll Getcha Ten.
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