Rainbow Rider
Tanya Tucker · Other Songs - Tanya Tucker
One hand on the horse and one hand on the sky
Eight seconds later he lands in the money
And winning's a feeling that money can't buy
The kids love a hero and big silver buckles
The girls love the dream of a rodeo man
He loves the backroads and fields without fences
And I guess he loves me because I understand
He's a rain, rain, rainbow rider
He's hitched up his saddle, he's ready to ride
He's a rain, rain, rainbow rider
A dream chasing cowboy with a rodeo girl by his side
Winter in Tuscon and spring in Savanna
Reno in June then off to Cheyenne
He remembers the fall that he took last September
He's hopin' he draws that ol' burr again
He's a rain, rain, rainbow rider
He's hitched up his saddle, he's ready to ride
He's a rain, rain, rainbow rider
A dream chasing cowboy with a rode girl by his side
Lately he's talking about having a son
Someone who'll learn from the things that he's done
A young bronc bustin' a-buckaroo
A trailer behind an old white Eldorado
A red western sunset and a blue mountain range
Some things in this life he'd like to do over
But livin' with him is something I'd never change
He's a rain, rain, rainbow rider
He's hitched up his saddle, he's ready to ride
He's a rain, rain, rainbow rider
A dream chasing cowboy with a rodeo girl by his side
He's a rain, rain, rainbow rider
A dream chasing cowboy with a rodeo girl by his side
Rainbow Rider
Tanya Tucker's 'Rainbow Rider' stands as a defining track in her career, blending country storytelling with a distinct pop sensibility that characterized her peak popularity in the 1990s. Recorded during an era when Tucker was redefining the genre by merging traditional country themes with rock and pop influences, the song showcases her signature vocal range and emotive delivery. The recording captures the essence of her work on albums like 'Tucker' and 'Tucker II', where she explored themes of resilience and personal journey with a polished production style. As a staple of her discography, the track exemplifies her ability to craft anthems that resonate across country and pop audiences, cementing her legacy as a versatile artist who bridged generational gaps in American music.