Best of the West (album)
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| Greatest hits album by Riders in the Sky | ||||
| Released | January 1, 1987 | |||
| Genre | Western swing | |||
| Length | 61:21 | |||
| Label | Rounder | |||
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Best of the West is a compilation recording by the Western band Riders in the Sky, released in 1987. It is available as a single CD and contains highlights from their first five albums on the Rounder label.
By this point in their career, Riders in the Sky have become recognized as Western music authorities. They were at the forefront of sparking a revival of interest in Western music in the style of the Sons of the Pioneers. This album presents classic cowboy songs and new originals.
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