Ridin' Home
Hank Snow · The Singing Ranger, Vol. 3 [Bear Family (Germany)] [1994]
(He's ridin' home he's ridin' home.)
Sun goes down, work's all done,
Evenin' cheer at last
Moon comes up behind the hills I love
And I'm ridin' home, I'm ridin' home.
(See that lonesome cowboy
ridin' down that lonesome trail.)
Moonlight shadows sway into the tune of my lonesome way
Well, I'm ridin' home, I'm ridin' home.
--- Instrumental ---
Bed down doggies, rest awhile
I'll be back tomorrow morn
And take you down to where the waters flow
But now I'm ridin' home, I'm ridin' home.
(See that lonesome cowboy
ridin' down that lonesome trail)
Moonlight shadows sway into the tune of my lonesome way
Well, I'm ridin' home, I'm ridin' home.
I'm ridin' home, I'm ridin' home...
Ridin' Home
Hank Snow's 'Ridin' Home' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of country storytelling and yodeling. Recorded for 'The Singing Ranger, Vol. 3,' this track exemplifies the polished production and emotive vocal delivery that defined Snow's career during the late 1940s and early 1950s. The song captures the weary yet hopeful sentiment of a traveler returning to a loved one, a theme central to Snow's repertoire. His distinctive yodel, often used to mimic the sounds of the open range, adds a unique texture to the melody, reinforcing the song's connection to the American West. Released on Bear Family's compilation series, the recording showcases Snow's ability to blend traditional folk elements with contemporary country arrangements, cementing his legacy as a leading figure in the genre.