DONAL2228 - The Cowboy Rides Away
DONAL2228
Jul 01, 2025 12:02am
<p>GEORGE STRAIT...THIS IS WHERE THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY.....FOR BEST SOUND/STEREO, USE EARPHONES & TURN IT UP!</p><p><br></p><p>THIS IS YOUR 2ND REQUESTED SONG, "COUNTRYSUNSHINE57" (DEB), "THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY". I HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY IT, MY FRIEND.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">"</span><strong style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">The Cowboy Rides Away</strong><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">" is a song written by </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Throckmorton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Sonny Throckmorton</a><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);"> and </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Kelly_(songwriter)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Casey Kelly</a><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">, and recorded by American </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">country music</a><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);"> artist </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Strait" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">George Strait</a><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from his album </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Does_Fort_Worth_Ever_Cross_Your_Mind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);"><em>Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind</em></a><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">. It peaked at number 5 on the United States </span><em style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">Billboard</em><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);"> Hot Country Singles chart, and at number 3 on the </span><em style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);">RPM</em><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34);"> Country Tracks chart in Canada. It is the song used by Strait to close out his performances. This was also the name of his final tour that commenced on January 18, 2013.</span></p><p><br></p><p>At its core, “The Cowboy Rides Away” is a bittersweet tale of love lost. The song portrays a cowboy leaving behind a failed relationship, unable to mend what’s broken. With lines that evoke both melancholy and strength, the narrative reflects the emotional struggles of letting go while maintaining the stoic independence associated with cowboy culture.</p><p>The song resonates deeply with fans, not just for its relatable themes but also for its rich melody that captures the essence of traditional country music. Throckmorton and Kelly’s songwriting genius paired with Strait’s soulful delivery created a timeless classic.</p>