Cliff Burns's Page

"Thank you for the suggestions, one and all."

"Jeff: Am I wrong that both "Dan Tucker" and "Old Chisum Trail" would be sung around the campfire in the 1880's?  I thought their providence went back that far.  Aren't they both listed in John Lomax's…"

"Great answer, Jeff. My tale is set in 1884 so I assume stuff like "Old Chisum Trail" and "Dan Tucker" might be in circulation. I've ordered a Tex Ritter CD, thanks to a suggestion here, and also a CD by the artist I…"

"Thanks for the tips and links.  Much appreciated."

"Will do, Mr. Eckhardt, my thanks.   Can I toss another name your way--Peter Lafarge.  He recorded a couple of albums of songs for Folkways that look mighty authentic.  Have a…"

"Is there a CD compilation of authentic Western songs, i.e. tunes that would've been sung around the fire or bunkhouse before the turn of the 20th century?  I'm researching a novel right now and would be grateful if someone could point…"