Rawhide
Faron Young · Faron Young Aims At the West [Mercury] [1963]
(Rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin' rawhide)
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin' thought the streams are swollen
Keep them dogies rollin' rawhide
Through rain and wind and weather, hell bent for leather
Wishin' my gal was by my side.
All the things I'm missin', good fiddles, love and kissin'
Are waitin' at the end of my ride.
Move 'em on, head 'em up, head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head, 'em up, rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, rawhide.
Movin', movin', movin' thought they're disapprovin'
Keep them dogies movin' rawhide
Don't try to understand 'em, just rope and throw and brand 'em
Soon we'll be livin' high and wide.
My heart's calculatin', my true love will be waitin'
Be waitin' at the end of my ride
Move 'em on head 'em up head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head, 'em up, rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, rawhide...
Rawhide
Faron Young's "Rawhide" stands as a testament to his enduring mastery of country music storytelling. Recorded for the 1963 album Faron Young Aims At the West, the track captures the rugged spirit of the American frontier that defined much of Young's discography during this era. Known for his emotive vocal delivery and ability to convey deep sentiment, Young utilized this recording to explore themes of resilience and the open range. The song fits seamlessly within his broader body of work, which often balanced traditional country sounds with narrative depth. As a key song in his Mercury Records catalogue, "Rawhide" exemplifies the polished production values and thematic consistency that helped solidify Young's reputation as a leading figure in the genre. This recording remains a significant piece of his musical legacy, reflecting the timeless appeal of Western-themed country music.