Sweetest Little Rose In Tennessee

Sweetest Little Rose In Tennessee

Author: Larry W Jones March 15, 2022 Duration: 3:49

Spoken-word introduction followed by an old-time radio cowboy song.

Sweetest Little Rose In Tennessee:

I watched the sunset form every second. Something new and startling appeared to melt into the beauty of all the clouds. Dark and light shadows, midst a landscape with sleepy eyes in the touch of a thousand winds, meeting to tell the day farewell into the sunset. It sometimes seemed as though from the dying day, all its beauty had been accumulated or extracted, and then lavishly poured into the elements that so mysteriously and wonderfully made up that sunset. Buried in beauty are the heartaches and hungers and strivings of us all. Our sunsets, which the world looks at so admiringly, ever dreaming. The trail of details is in each ray of light. Who does not see his own soul in every sunset? But just now, the Kingwood Kowboy and his Ranch Hands see their guests coming down the old trail to the Ranch. Let us join them and listen as the Ranch Boys sing one of their favorite songs.


Larry W Jones, hailing from Kingwood, Texas, brings a lifetime of passion to each episode of Kingwood Kowboy's History Of Country Music. This isn't just a playlist of classic tunes; it's a deep, personal journey into the stories behind the sounds that defined a genre. Larry digs into the roots of vintage country, cowboy ballads, Western swing, and heartfelt bluegrass, offering more than just the music itself. His commentary provides the context often lost to time, sharing how these songs came to be-the inspirations, the struggles, and the cultural moments that birthed them. Listening to this podcast feels like sitting down with a knowledgeable friend who has an incredible record collection and an even better memory for the tales woven into each track. You'll hear the music, of course, but you'll come away understanding its place in a larger American tapestry. For anyone curious about where their favorite melodies originated or who wants to discover the foundational artists, Larry's guided tour is an essential and warmly delivered resource.
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