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Country Boy (film)
Country Boy, another term for cowboy, may refer to: Music * ''Country Boy'' (Bobby Vinton album), 1966 * ''Country Boy'' (Daniel O'Donnell album), 2008 *"Country Boy," a 1949 song by Little Jimmy Dickens *"Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)", a 1975 song by Glen Campbell *"Country Boy", a 1963 song by Heinz * "Country Boy" (Aaron Lewis song), 2011 * "Country Boy" (Alan Jackson song), 2008 *"Country Boy", a song by Jimmy Nail, used as the theme to the 1996 British television series ''Crocodile Shoes II'' *"Country Boy", a 1971 song by Heads Hands & Feet (later covered by Ricky Skaggs) * ''Country Boy'' (Ricky Skaggs album), 1985 ** "Country Boy" (Ricky Skaggs song), originally recorded by Heads Hands & Feet *"I'm Just a Country Boy", a 1977 song by Don Williams *"Thank God I'm a Country Boy", a 1974/1975 song by John Denver that is also called "Country Boy" Other * ''The Country Boy'' (play), a play by John Murphy * ''The Country Boy'' (film), a 1915 American comedy silent fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cowboy
A cowboy is an animal herder who tends cattle on ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback, and often performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks. The historic American cowboy of the late 19th century arose from the ''vaquero'' traditions of northern Mexico and became a figure of special significance and legend.Malone, J., p. 1. A subtype, called a wrangler, specifically tends the horses used to work cattle. In addition to ranch work, some cowboys work for or participate in rodeos. Cowgirls, first defined as such in the late 19th century, had a less-well documented historical role, but in the modern world work at identical tasks and have obtained considerable respect for their achievements. Cattle handlers in many other parts of the world, particularly South America and Australia, perform work similar to the cowboy. The cowboy has deep historic roots tracing back to Spain and the earliest European settlers of the Americas. Over the centuries, difference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Boy (Ricky Skaggs Album)
''Country Boy'' is the seventh studio album by American country music artist Ricky Skaggs. It was released in 1984 via Epic Records. The album peaked at number 1 on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart. Track listing Personnel * Ricky Skaggs – lead vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, harmony vocals (1, 2, 6, 7, 10), mandolin (1, 3, 7, 10), backing vocals (4), fiddle (6) * Gary Smith – acoustic piano (1, 2, 5, 8, 10) * Dennis Burnside – acoustic piano (3, 4, 6, 7) * The Whites, Buck White – acoustic piano (9) * Lou Reid – banjo (1, 10), harmony vocals (3, 10) * Bill Monroe – mandolin (10) * Bruce Bouton – steel guitar (1, 2, 5, 9, 10) * Lloyd Green – steel guitar (3, 4, 6, 7) * Buddy Emmons – steel guitar (8) * Jesse Chambers – bass (1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10) * Joe Osborn – bass (3, 4, 6, 7) * George Grantham (musician), George Grantham – drums (1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10) * Eddie Bayers – drums (3, 4, 6, 7) * Bobby Hicks – fiddle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Boy (1935 Film)
Country Boy, another term for cowboy, may refer to: Music * ''Country Boy'' (Bobby Vinton album), 1966 * ''Country Boy'' (Daniel O'Donnell album), 2008 *"Country Boy," a 1949 song by Little Jimmy Dickens *" Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)", a 1975 song by Glen Campbell *"Country Boy", a 1963 song by Heinz * "Country Boy" (Aaron Lewis song), 2011 * "Country Boy" (Alan Jackson song), 2008 *"Country Boy", a song by Jimmy Nail, used as the theme to the 1996 British television series ''Crocodile Shoes II'' *"Country Boy", a 1971 song by Heads Hands & Feet (later covered by Ricky Skaggs) * ''Country Boy'' (Ricky Skaggs album), 1985 ** "Country Boy" (Ricky Skaggs song), originally recorded by Heads Hands & Feet *" I'm Just a Country Boy", a 1977 song by Don Williams *" Thank God I'm a Country Boy", a 1974/1975 song by John Denver that is also called "Country Boy" Other * ''The Country Boy'' (play), a play by John Murphy * ''The Country Boy'' (film), a 1915 American comedy silent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Country Boy (film)
''The Country Boy'' is a lost 1915 American comedy silent film directed by Frederick A. Thomson based upon a play by Edgar Selwyn. The film stars Marshall Neilan, Florence Dagmar, Dorothy Green, Loyola O'Connor, Mrs. Lewis McCord, and Horace B. Carpenter. The film was released on February 18, 1915, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast *Marshall Neilan as Tom Wilson * Florence Dagmar as Jane Belknap * Dorothy Green as Amy Leroy *Loyola O'Connor as Mrs. Wilson *Mrs. Lewis McCord as Mrs. Bannon * Horace B. Carpenter as Merkle *Edgar Lewis as Weinstein *Ernest Joy Ernest C. Joy (January 20, 1878 – February 12, 1924) was an American stage and film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 76 films between 1911 and 1920. Selected filmography * '' Article 47, L (1913) * '' Salomy Jane'' (1914) * '' ... as Judge Belknap *Tex Driscoll as Hez * Al Ernest Garcia as Jimmy Michaelson References External links * 1915 films 1910s English-language films Silent Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Country Boy (play)
''The Country Boy: A Play in Three Acts'' is a play by Irish playwright, John Murphy (1924–1998). Himself a country boy and native of Charlestown, County Mayo who emigrated to the United States of America, ''The Country Boy'' reflects on the social problems of emigration and rural life in the late 1950s. ''The Country Boy'' is a comedy-drama set in the small Irish farmhouse of the Maher family, inhabitants of County Mayo County Mayo (; ga, Contae Mhaigh Eo, meaning "Plain of the Taxus baccata, yew trees") is a Counties of Ireland, county in Republic of Ireland, Ireland. In the West Region, Ireland, West of Ireland, in the Provinces of Ireland, province of Conn .... It tells the story of Curly, 25, who still lives at home with his parents, Tom and Mary Kate. But Curly dreams of following his older brother Eddie to the U.S. in pursuit of success, even if it means leaving his sweetheart, Eileen Tierney. Only upon Eddie's first return home (with wife, Julia) on vacation, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thank God I'm A Country Boy
"Thank God I'm a Country Boy", also known as "Country Boy", is a song written by John Martin Sommers and recorded by American singer/songwriter John Denver. The song was originally included on Denver's 1974 album '' Back Home Again''. A version recorded live on August 26, 1974, at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles was included on his 1975 album '' An Evening with John Denver''. The live version was released as a single and went to No. 1 on both the ''Billboard magazine'' Hot Country Singles and ''Billboard'' Hot 100 charts. The song topped both charts for one week each, first the country chart (on May 31), and the Hot 100 chart a week later. ''Thank God I'm a Country Boy'' also became the name of a variety special show hosted by Denver in 1977. "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" was one of six songs released in 1975 that topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles charts. Denver's two-sided hit " I'm Sorry"/" Calypso" also received that distinction. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Just A Country Boy
"I'm Just a Country Boy" is a song written by Fred Hellerman and Marshall Barer. In 1954, the song was recorded by Harry Belafonte accompanied by Hugo Winterhalter And His Orchestra (RCA Victor) and released on 78 rpm and 45 rpm record. It was the B-side of the record, "Hold 'Em Joe" (Calypso) being the A-side. The print on the record informs us that the song was written by Fred Brooks and Marshall Barer, noting that Fred Brooks was a pseudonym for Fred Hellerman (of The Weavers fame) who was blacklisted in the McCarthy era for his socialist ideals. Cover versions *In 1960 Sam Cooke recorded the song as the second track on his album Swing Low. *In 1962 Steve Camacho released the song on the album "Folk and other songs" with the title "Turtle Dove". * Bobby Vinton covered the song on his 1966 LP '' Country Boy''. *In 1967, Julie Felix' version "I'm Just A Country Girl" appeared on EP "Songs from the Frost Report, Part 2" (Fontana). Also in this case Fred Brooks and Marshall Barer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Boy (Ricky Skaggs Song)
"Country Boy" is a song written by Tony Colton, Albert Lee, and Ray Smith of the British band Heads Hands & Feet, and recorded by American country music artist Ricky Skaggs. It was released in February 1985 as the second single and title track from the album '' Country Boy''. The song was Skaggs' ninth #1 country hit. The single went to #1 for one week and spent a total of 13 weeks on the country chart. Music video The music video for "Country Boy" was filmed in New York City. At the beginning of the video, Ricky finishes having a phone conversation, and Uncle Pen (played by Bill Monroe) visits Ricky in his office and talks to him about his country ways. Ricky grabs the guitar and begins to sing. He leads Uncle Pen through New York City's streets, sights, and subways and shows through song and dance that he's still a "country boy at heart". It was directed by Martin Kahan, and produced by Marc Ball. The video includes cameos by Ed Koch, the then-incumbent Mayor of New York City, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heads Hands & Feet
Heads Hands & Feet was a British rock and country rock band. It was formed in 1969 after the breakup of Poet and the One Man Band, which included some of the same members (see ''Members'' below). Music and performances Heads Hands & Feet recorded their debut album, ''Home From Home,'' in 1970. Initially shelved by their label, it was finally released in 1996. In 1971, their proper debut release, ''Heads Hands & Feet,'' was released as a single-disc record in Europe on Island Records, and as a double album in the United States on the Capitol Records label. While still relatively unknown, they served as the supporting act for Deep Purple's series of concerts from 5 to 8 March 1971 in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen, Scotland. They were the opening act at a free concert in London's Hyde Park on 3 July 1971, which also featured Humble Pie and Grand Funk Railroad. In 1972, the band toured the United States. Their second album, ''Tracks'', received some critical acclaim. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Boy (Bobby Vinton Album)
''Country Boy'' is Bobby Vinton's fourteenth studio album, released in 1966. This album contains country songs, most of which were hits for different country music artists. All of the songs were recorded in Nashville. Cover versions include " Detour", " Riders in the Sky", "Crazy" and "Once a Day "Once a Day" is a song written by Bill Anderson and recorded as the debut single by American country artist Connie Smith. It was produced by Bob Ferguson for her self-titled debut album. The song was released in August 1964, topping the ''Bil ...". There were no singles released from this album. Track listing Personnel *Bob Morgan – producer *Billy Sherrill – producer References {{Authority control 1966 albums Bobby Vinton albums Epic Records albums Albums produced by Billy Sherrill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Nail
James Michael Aloysius Bradford (born 16 March 1954), known as Jimmy Nail, is an English singer-songwriter, actor, film producer, and television writer. He played the role of Leonard "Oz" Osborne in the television show '' Auf Wiedersehen, Pet'' and the title role in ''Spender''. He also recorded a 1992 number one single, " Ain't No Doubt". His role as Agustin, the oily crooner in the 1996 film '' Evita'', gave him international recognition. Early life James Michael Aloysius Bradford was born in Newcastle upon Tyne to father Jimmy and mother Laura. His father was an Irish Catholic shipyard worker, amateur boxer, and professional footballer. He describes himself as an angry kid who was expelled from secondary school for setting fire to curtains. When he was 13, his sister, Shelagh, died at the age of 20. He later spent time drinking, fighting, and generally rebelling against authority. He was involved in a fight after a football match and was sent to prison. After being released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Boy (Alan Jackson Song)
"Country Boy" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It is the third single from his album '' Good Time'', having been released in September 2008. In January 2009, "Country Boy" became his twenty-fifth Number One hit on the ''Billboard'' country singles charts, as well as the third straight Number One from the album. It was briefly used in the 2010 film ''Unstoppable''. Content The song is a moderate up-tempo backed mainly by electric guitar. In it, the male narrator addresses a female, inviting her to climb up into his four-wheel drive truck and telling her that he can take her wherever she wants, because he is a "country boy". It is considered one of the earliest popular examples of bro-country music. Critical reception Brady Vercher of Engine 145 gave the song a "thumbs down" rating. His review called the song "four minutes of triviality that declines to say anything more significant than 'I'm a country boy, I've got a 4 wheel drive…'Coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
