CD-1 1) All the Way Recorded: September 9, 1955. Pioneers: Nolan, Perryman, Curtis, Farr Brothers, Brady Instrumentation: D. Rice, leader; J. Sperling, drums; R. Bundock, bass; A. Hendrickson, B. Gibbons, guitar; B. Armstrong, piano; J. Maphis, banjo; J. Hilliard, harmonica. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers” BFX 15071, 1982 2) Always Rollin’ Home Recorded: Soundtrack of “Outpost of the Mounties” 1939 09 14 – Columbia / Starrett Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman, K. Farr, guitar, H. Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Comment: In the film, Nolan used I’m a rollin’ stone, always rollin’ home as it was typed on the lyric card. On the card, stone was crossed out and home replaced it. 3) Annie, Dear, I’m Called Away (also known as Called Away) Recorded: August, 1934 / Standard Radio Transcription – B 1679-A; Side A Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer and Hugh Farr. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Nolan, string bass; Slye, guitar; Hugh Farr, violin. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 Comment: The words to this song have been in print since 1885 but Bob appears to have added the melody.1 4) Apple Squeezin’ Time Recorded: April, 2002 Recording Artist: recitation by Wayne Austin Shrope 5) April Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 6) At the Rainbow’s End Recorded: 1937 12 16 ARC Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Columbia Historic Edition” FC 37439, 1982 7) Autumn Reverie (also known as Empty Arms) Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob with his guitar. Comment: This song was first published in 1954 as Empty Arms and then again in 1994 under the name Autumn Reverie. 8) Barnyard Jubilee Recorded: September, 1935 / Standard Radio Transcription B 3063-A; Side MM. This selection was taken from the Teleways Transcription #166. Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, Farr Brothers. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Nolan, string bass; Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 1 The earliest known recordings of this were by Jack Mathis, also known as Blind Jack Mathis. He recorded "Annie Dear I'm Called Away" in Dallas, TX. for Victor on 10/18/1929 but it was unissued. He recorded the song again for Columbia on 12/02/1929 and was issued as C-15440-D. I have the recording. The melody is quite different. 9) The Beauty of Your Smile Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 10) Biscuit Blues Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Brady sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 11) Blue Prairie Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts except for the words, Then a silent hush but no reply which Perryman sang. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 12) The Boss is Hangin’ Out a Rainbow Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 13) Bound for the Rio Grande Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Symphonies of the Sage”, Soundies BS 808 14) A Broken Heart Waltz Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 15) Bronco Pal Recorded: Soundtrack of “Rio Grande” 1938 12 08 – Columbia / Starrett Pioneers: Nolan, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. An unidentified baritone is dubbed for Nolan’s solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 16) Campfires of Heaven Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 17) Chant of the Plains (I Need You) A Recorded: September, 1935 / Standard Radio Transcription –B 3062-A; Side LL Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, Farr Brothers. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye, K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin; Nolan, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 18) Chant of the Plains (I Need You) B Recorded: (undated) 10-2-4 Ranch radio transcription, c. 1944. Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Carson, Farr Brothers, Fisher. Martha Mears sang the solo. Instrumentation: K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin, Fisher, string bass. Comment: Although the sound quality is extremely poor, I included this selection because it is the only one I found with only the melody line. 19) Chant of the Wanderer Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 20) Chico Rotico Recorded: Teleways Transcription #152, 1947-48. Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Brady, Farr Brothers. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: The Sons of the Pioneers and the Tune Twirlers. Comment: I left in part of the introduction by Nolan to show the actual pronunciation of Chico Rotico. It is often misspelled as Chico lo Tico. Nolan definitely says Rotico. 21) Close to Heaven Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Brady, Farr Brothers. Nolan sang the solo. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: Teleways Transcription #162, 1947-48. 22) Cody of the Pony Express Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Brady, Farr Brothers. Perryman sang the solo and Brady recites the last verse. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 23) Cool Water Recorded: August 8, 1945 RCA-Victor Pioneers: Nolan, vocal; Spencer, vocal; Carson, vocal; Hugh Farr, violin, vocal; KarlFarr, guitar; Fisher, bass. Nolan sang solo parts and Carson sang, Water! Instrumentation: P. Botkin, guitar, leader; R. Call, violin; G. Braunsdorf, bass; C. Roberts, steel guitar. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Wagons West”, BCD 15 640 DI, 1993. 24) Cottage in the Clouds Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Brady, Farr Brothers. Perryman sang the solo part. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 25) Covered Wagon Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Nolan with his guitar. 26) Cowboy Has to Sing, A Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Brady, Farr Brothers. Brady sang the solo part. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 27) Coyote’s Serenade Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Symphonies of the Sage”, Soundies BS 808 28) Daddy’s on the Rainbow Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Nolan, whistling, with his guitar. Comment: The only available recording is a poor audiocassette with varying speeds. 29) Desolation Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 30) Devil’s Great Grandson, The Recorded: December 14, 1937, ARC Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan, Perryman and Slye each take a turn singing a verse finishing with another by Nolan, trio yodel ending the first and third refrains - a Slye solo yodel after the second and fourth refrains. Instrumentation: Perryman and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin; Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Columbia Historic Edition” FC 37439, 1982 31) ¿Dónde esta el mio? Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs Vol. 2” by Dave Bourne, 2004 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 32) Don’t Expect Me Home in the Morning Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 33) Echoes from the Hills Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 34) Empty Arms Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. CD - 2 1) Far Enchanted Isle Recorded: September 25, 1957 RCA Pioneers: Nolan, Perryman, Curtis; H. Farr, violin; K. Farr, guitar; Brady. Curtis sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: J. Marshall, leader; R. Bain, guitar; C. Gotthoffer, harp; F. Carlson, drums; A. Shapiro, bass; H. Roberts, ukulele; R. Perissi, French horn; B. Lee, vocal. Available Recording: “Westward Ho!” LPM-PR108, 1961 2) Five Little Miles Recorded: Soundtrack of “Utah” 1945 03 21 - Republic / Rogers Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Carson, Fisher, Farr Brothers. Nolan sang the solo part. Instrumentation: The Pioneers plus the studio orchestra. Comments: In the film the song was not sung all at once but in several segments throughout, including the finale. Three representative pieces have been patched together to give an idea of the whole song plus how it was adapted for the finale of the film. 3) The Flower I Blessed for You Recorded: c. 1947-8. Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Carson, Fisher and the Farr Brothers. Nolan sang the solo part. Instrumentation: The Sons of the Pioneers plus The Tune Twirlers. Available Recording: Teleways Transcription #149. Comment: The song was renewed in 1974 as The Flower I Pressed for You. In this clip from the Teleways Transcription, I left in Nolan’s introduction which clearly says blessed. 4) Following the Sun All Day Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 5) For the Love of You Recorded: February 24, 1955 RCA Pioneers: Nolan, Perryman, Spencer, H. Farr, K. Farr. Instrumentation: D. Rice, Leader; B. Gibbons, electric guitar; R. Bundock, bass; B. Armstrong, piano; R. Hansell, drums, vibes; J. Maphis, electric guitar. Available Recording: F2-WB 1801, 20-6655B, 47-6655B 6) Frontiers Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Nolan, whistling, with his guitar. 7) Grab Your Saddle Horn and Blow Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 8) Grey Time, The Recorded: read by EM, February 14, 2004. Comment: Because he couldn’t bear to attend the funeral of his best friend, this verse was Nolan’s gift to the widow of Lloyd Perryman. A title was provided by Calin Coburn. 9) Half Way ‘Round the World (A) Recorded: March 17, 1944, for the 10-2-4 Ranch radio program. Pioneers: Martha Mears sang the song as a solo with Sons of the Pioneers instrumental backup. Instrumentation: Carson, Fisher, Farr Brothers plus The Tune Twirlers. Comments: This first known version of the song is included here to illustrate Bob’s original intention of using the word vagrant, which was later changed to fragrant. Vagrant was a favorite word of Nolan’s. There is also a puzzle here : it sounds like Perryman singing the “breeze” sound in the introduction. If that is so, it means the song was recorded before he was drafted in April of 1943 in anticipation of the time he would be away at war,2 not while he was in Burma. 10) Half Way ‘Round the World (B) Recorded: January 19, 1966 RCA Pioneers: Lanham, guitar. Perryman sang the solo. Instrumentation: P. Botkin, leader; P. Jolly, piano; M. Pohlman, E. Coleman, A. Hendrickson, guitar; T. Morgan, G. Fields, harmonica; D. Frost, drums. Available Recording: “The Songs of Bob Nolan”, LPM / LSP 3554, 1966” Comment: Perryman changed the original “vagrant” to “fragrant”. 11) Hangin’ Blues Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. P. 35, Griffis. “While Lloyd was stationed halfway around the world in Burma, a deeply moved Bob Nolan wrote, ‘Half Way ‘Round the World’ for Lloyd and his wife, Buddie. Lloyd was to include it years later in an album of Nolan songs. He would have recorded it sooner, but as he recalled, ‘Every time I started to do the song, my voice would break as it reminded me so much of those years I spent apart from my family.’” 2 12) Happy Cowboy Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman, Spencer and Nolan each take a turn singing the solo parts. The Farr Brothers are also featured. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 13) Hasta la vista Recorded: March 18, 1957 RCA Pioneers: Nolan, Perryman, Curtis; H. Farr, violin; K. Farr, guitar; Brady. Nolan sang the solo. Instrumentation: C. Atkins, leader; J. Maphis, electric guitar; M. Berry, drums; B. Dooley, bass. Available Recording: “Westward Ho!” LPM-PR108, 1961 14) Have You? Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Nolan with his guitar. 15) He Walks with the Wild and the Lonely Recorded: 1979 No Pioneers: Nolan solo with studio backup. Available Recording: “Bob Nolan – The Sound of a Pioneer”, Elektra, 1979. 16) Heaven is My Island Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs Vol. 2” by Dave Bourne, 2004 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 17) Heavenly Aeroplane Recorded: August 1934 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 1680; Side B Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer and H. Farr. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye, guitar; Farr, violin. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 18) Hello ‘Way Up There Recorded: c. 1940 Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the “echo” part. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: This recording can be heard on the Teleways Transcription #69 from which this selection was taken. 19) Here is My Helping Hand Recorded: Soundtrack of “On the Old Spanish Trail” 1947 10 15 - Republic / Rogers Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: The Sons of the Pioneers with studio backup. 20) High Sierras Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 21) Hold that Critter Down Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the 2 solo parts and Hugh Farr finishes the song with, “I’ve got him down now burn his hide!” Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 22) I Follow the Stream Recorded: 1935 Standard Radio Transcription B 2562-A; Side 15 Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, Farr Brothers. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Nolan, string bass; Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Memories of the Range” BCD 16104 DI 1999 23) I Still Do Recorded: December 22, 1947 RCA Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Carson, Farr Brothers and Brady. Carson sang the introduction, Nolan sang the solo parts. The trio is Carson, Nolan and Perryman. Instrumentation: M. DeLugg, accordion, leader; J. Murphey, steel guitar; M. McIntyre, piano. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Wagons West” BCD 15 640 DI 1993 24) I Wonder if She Waits for Me Tonight Recorded: October 21, 1937 ARC Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Perryman, Farr Brothers. Solo parts by Nolan. Instrumentation: Perryman and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin; Sam Koki, steel guitar. Available Recording: LA 1484 OK/Voc 04136 Comment: The ARC recording I have is identical in every way to my Orthacoustic recording. 25) If You are Willing Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 26) In the Wind of Time Recitation by Calin Coburn. We have found no recording or sheet music. 27) In This Room Recorded: April 28, 1976 – Nolan accompanying himself on his guitar; recorded in his Comment: Nolan’s mynah bird interjects at times. home. 28) It’s a Lie! Recorded: c. 1942 Thesaurus Transcriptions Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Brady sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: Teleways Transcription #69. 29) King’s Highway Recorded: February 24, 1955 RCA Pioneers: Nolan, Perryman, Spencer, H. Farr, K. Farr, Nolan vocal. Instrumentation: D. Rice, Leader; B. Gibbons, electric guitar; R. Bundock, bass; B. Armstrong, piano; R. Hansell, drums, vibes; J. Maphis, electric guitar. Available Recording: “How Great Thou Art” LPM 1431, 1957 RCA 30) Lazy (A) Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 31) Lazy (B) Recorded: 1947 or 1943 Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman introduces the song and Hugh Farr sang the solo parts. Nolan interjects comments. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: Teleways Transcription #170 32) Let Me Share Your Name Recorded: October 17, 1947 RCA Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Carson, vocal; H. Farr, violin, vocal; K. Farr, guitar; Pat Brady, bass. Nolan sang the lead parts. Instrumentation: D. Bohme, violin, leader; C. Hurter, S. Turner, G. Kaiser, violin; J. Colvard, steel guitar; A. Klein, accordion. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Wagons West” BCD 15 640 DI 1993 CD - 3 1) Let’s Pretend Recorded: October 26, 1937 ARC Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Perryman, Farr Brothers. Nolan sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin; Sam Koki, steel guitar. Available Recording: ARC 8-03-56 2) Letter Marked “Unclaimed” Recorded: September 2, 1946 RCA Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Carson, vocal; H. Farr, violin, vocal; K. Farr, guitar; Pat Brady, bass. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Edward Mitchell, steel guitar. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Wagons West” BCD 15 640 DI 1993 3) The Lighthouse of the Lord Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs Vol. 2” by Dave Bourne, 2004 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 4) Little Spaceman Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs Vol. 2” by Dave Bourne, 2004 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. Comment: This song was originally recorded for RCA on March 26 1955 by the Sons of the Pioneers but was unissued. 5) Lone Buckaroo Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 6) Lonely Little Room Recorded: November 22, 1954 Coral Pioneers: Perryman, Doss, Warren, vocals; K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin; George R. “Deuce Spriggens” Braunsdorf, bass. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: ‘Buddy’ Cole, organ. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Wagons West” BCD 15 640 DI 1993 7) Lord, You Made the Cowboy Happy Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 8) Love Ever Green Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. Bob sang both parts. Comment: The demo recording is warped. 9) Love Song of the Waterfall Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo . Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 10) Man Walks Among Us Recorded: 1979. Bob sang the solo parts and Marty Robbins duets. Instrumentation: Unidentified studio backup plus Marty’s guitar. Available Recording: “Bob Nolan – The Sound of a Pioneer”, Elektra, 1979. Comment: This is included with Ronny Robbins’ permission to illustrate a performance change Bob made to Marty’s work. This small change illustrated Bob’s personal philosophy. Marty was pleased3 Bob chose the piece and, although it was higher than he was comfortable with4, Marty sang the lead part en duet. 11) Montana Recorded: November 22, 1954 Coral Pioneers: Perryman, Doss, Warren, vocals; K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin; George R. “Deuce Spriggens” Braunsdorf, bass. Doss sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: ‘Buddy’ Cole, organ. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Wagons West” BCD 15 640 DI 1993 12) Moonlight on the Prairie Recorded: August 1934 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 1682-A; Side D Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer and Hugh Farr. Spencer sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye, guitar; Farr, violin; Nolan string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 13) Move On, You Lazy Cattle Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Symphonies of the Sage”, Soundies BS 808 14) My Boy Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 15) My Daddy Recorded: August, 1934 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 1690-A; Side H Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer and Hugh Farr. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye, guitar; Farr, violin; Nolan, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 16) My Heart in Deep Despair Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. Man Walks Among Us is a beautiful song so I told Bob I’d like to record it. So Bob told me, he said, “Snuff, do you think Marty would mind…I’d like to change a couple of the words in there.” So when Marty got there I said, “Marty, Bob wanted to change this and ….” He said, “Oh, God, that’s exciting enough, that he would even take the time to want to change anything.” You know. Then I asked Marty to sing harmony with him on the bridge and he came in...and that was another highlight. We had a good time recording. Snuff Garrett to Larry Hopper on WFDU, Teaneck, NJ, July 6, 1980 4 If he could have done it a key or two lower I would have liked it better, but that was the key that Bob was singing it in so I did the best I could to sing a little higher than I would usually sing. (Marty Robbins to Larry Hopper on WFDU, Teaneck, NJ, July 6, 1980) 3 17) My Love’s a Voice in the Green Willow Tree Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 18) My Mistress the Desert Recorded: Recited on audiocassette tape in his yard in Studio City, one week before his death on June 16, 1980. 19) My Old Pal, Pal of Mine Recorded: c. 1942 Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers in 1942”, Danny, Mono SP 7907, undated German album. 20) The Mystery of His Way Recorded: November 18, 1952 RCA Pioneers: Bob Nolan alone. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers & Friends In the Studio” Mono LP 5088, Cowgirlboy Records Instrumentation: Rhythm guitar and steel guitar. I have been unable to discover who backed him but it wasn’t the Sons of the Pioneers. Comment: This is a very poor recording. Nolan actually sang off key. 21) Ne Ha Neé Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Symphonies of the Sage”, Soundies BS 808 22) Night Falls on the Prairie Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 23) No-Good Son-of-a-Gun Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Brady sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 24) Oh, I Miss You So, My Darling Recorded: September 1935 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 3063-A; Side MM Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, H. and K. Farr. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 25) Old Forgotten Trails Recorded: c. 1943 Pioneers: Bob sang alone. Instrumentation: Carson and K. Farr, guitar; Ivan Ditmars, organ. Available Recording: Thesaurus Transcription 1981 Side B. 26) Old Home Town Recorded: 1979. Bob sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Unidentified studio backup. Available Recording: “Bob Nolan – The Sound of a Pioneer”, Elektra, 1979. 27) On the Rhythm Range Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman, Spencer and, finally, Nolan each sing a verse. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 28) One More Ride Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 29) Open Range Ahead Recorded: October 26, 1937 ARC Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Perryman, Farr Brothers. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin; Nolan, string bass. Available Recording: ARC 8-01-51 CD – 4 1) The Open Spaces Recorded: 13 ½ minute pilot radio program recorded in 1936 or 1937 5. MC is Harry Hall. ABC. Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Perryman and the Farr Brothers. Vocalists: Pauline, Christine and Jo Stafford Instrumentation: Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin; Nolan, string bass. Songs: Cool Water with Slye singing the solo parts. Ridin’ Down the Canyon with the Stafford Sisters, solo part sung by one of the girls. Chant of the Plains with Sons of the Pioneers, Bob singing the solo parts. Blue Prairie with both the Sons of the Pioneers and the Stafford Sisters. Nolan sings the solo parts. Perryman sings the bridge. Tumbling Tumbleweeds with both the Sons of the Pioneers and the Stafford Sisters. 2) The Other Side of Somewhere Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 3) Outlaws Recorded: December 14, 1949 RCA (unissued) Pioneers: Perryman, Curtis, Tommy Doss, vocal; H. Farr, violin; K. Farr, guitar; Fisher, bass; Doss sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: J. W. Marshall, guitar; J. Murphey, F. Tarvares, steel guitar; G. Bamby, accordion. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Wagons West” BCD 15 640 DI 1993 5 Tim Spencer left the Pioneers after they returned from the Texas Centennial and Lloyd Perryman took his place in September, 1936. Len left the group in late 1937. This program was taped during that period. 4) Pali Wind Recorded: c. 1955. This is a demo in the collection of Calin Coburn. Vocalist: Bob alone. Instrumentation: It sounds like the same instrumentation as his The Mystery of His Way on November 18, 1952 RCA recorded 5) Parting Recorded: 1976 Ranwood Vocalist: Jim Nabors Instrumentation: Studio orchestra. Available Recording: “Town and Country”, Ranwood 1976. 6) A Prayer for Christmas Time Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 7) Redwood Trees Recorded: 1956 Pioneers: Perryman, Doss, Warren, the Farr Brothers and Brady or Spriggens. Perryman sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman, K. Farr, guitar , Brady or Spriggens, string bass. Available Recording: 1956 Smokey the Bear Radio Transcription 8) Relative Man Recorded: 1977 Ranwood Vocalist: Jim Nabors Instrumentation: Studio orchestra Available Recording: “I See God”, Ranwood 1977. 9) Remember Me Recorded: Soundtrack of “Sunset on the Desert” 1945 03 21 - Republic / Rogers Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Roy Rogers sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 10) Ridin’ Home Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 11) Rise and Shine Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Brady sang the solo parts. “Over on the hill…” is by Tim Spencer. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 12) River Robin Recorded: c. 1947-8 Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass, Ivan Ditmars, piano. Available Recording: Teleways Transcription #13. 13) Rocky Road in the Rockies Recorded: Soundtrack of “Outpost of the Mounties” 1939 09 14 – Columbia / Starrett Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 14) Rocky Roads Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 15) Round-Up in the Sky Recorded: August 1934 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 1684-A; Side F Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, Hugh Farr. Spencer sang solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye, guitar; Farr, violin; Nolan, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 16) Round-Up Time is Over Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 17) Saddle the Sun Recorded: c. 1947-48. Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sang the solo parts. And possibly Ken Carson. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: Teleways Transcription #182. 18) Saddle Your Worries to the Wind Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Symphonies of the Sage”, Soundies BS 808 19) Sage Brush Sea Recorded: August 1934 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 1695-A; Side N Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer and Hugh Farr. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye, guitar; Farr, violin; Nolan, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 20) A Sailor Dreams Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs Vol. 2” by Dave Bourne, 2004 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 21) Sandman Lullaby Recorded: January 18 1966 RCA Pioneers: Perryman, Doss, Warren, vocal; Lanham, guitar. Doss sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: P. Botkin, leader; P. Jolly, piano; M. Pohlman, E. Coleman, guitar; D. Frost, drums. Available Recording: “The Songs of Bob Nolan”, LPM / LSP 3554, 1966” 22) Send Him Home to Me Recorded: October 26, 1937 ARC Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer and the Farr Brothers. Nolan sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin; Nolan, string bass. Available Recording: OK/Voc 04328 23) Shadow on the Wall Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 24) Shadows of the Wildwood Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sings the solo Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. parts. 25) Shootin’ My Way Through Town Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 26) Sing as You Work Recorded: Soundtrack of “Romance on the Range” 1942 05 18 - Republic / Rogers Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Roy Rogers sings the solo parts. Two female voices sing counter. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 27) Sir Tumbleweed Recorded: Recited by Wayne Austin Shrope, 2002. Comment: Bob had a Labrador retriever he called Sir Tumbleweed, “Tumble” for short. 28) Sky Ball Paint Recorded: 1935 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 2543-A; Side 2 Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, Farr Brothers. Nolan sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Nolan, string bass; Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Memories of the Range” BCD 16104 DI 1999 29) Slumber Time on the Range Recorded: Soundtrack of “Rio Grande” 1938 12 08 – Columbia / Starrett Pioneers: Nolan, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 30) Someone I Used to Know Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. CD - 5 1) Song of the Bandit Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 2) Song of the Prairie Recorded: January 21 1966 Pioneers: Perryman, Doss, Warren, vocal; Lanham, guitar. Perryman sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: P. Botkin, leader; E. Coleman, M. Pohlman, guitar; T. Morgan, E. Manson, harmonica; J. Williams, drums; L. Knechtel, piano. Available Recording: “The Songs of Bob Nolan”, LPM / LSP 3554, 1966” 3) Song of the Rover Recorded: c. 1943 Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Carson, Farr Brothers and Fisher. Carson and Nolan share the solos, Carson whistles. Instrumentation: Carson and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin, Fisher, string bass, Ditmars, piano. Available Recording: Thesaurus Transcriptions 1965 Side A 4) Song of the Vaqueros Recorded: Soundtrack of “South of Santa Fe” 1942 02 17 - Republic / Rogers Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Roy Rogers sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 5) Starlightin’ Time in Texas Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sings the solo. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: Teleways Transcription #88. 6) Still Water Pool Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sings the solo. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: Teleways Transcription #47. Comment: I left the introduction in because Bob remarks, “I’m a little partial to Lloyd Perryman’s tenor voice, I guess, because there’s just no one like Lloyd to interpret the feeling and the spirit of some of the songs I’ve written.” 7) Stop! Recorded: Soundtrack of “Idaho” 1943 03 10 - Republic / Rogers Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette and Brady share the solo parts. (The song is stopped with a scripted explosion.) Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 8) Stray Wind Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob with his guitar. 9) A Summer Night’s Rain Recorded: September, 1935 Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, Farr Brothers. Nolan sings the verse and Slye sings the bridge twice. Instrumentation: Nolan, string bass; Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 10) Sunshine Ranch A Recorded: 1939 Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Comments: This is the introductory program. The recording is too slow. 11) Sunshine Ranch B Recorded: undated Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. 12) That Cloud Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs Vol. 2” by Dave Bourne, 2004 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 13) They’re Gone Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 14) Things are Never What They Seem Recorded: Recited by Wayne Austin Shrope, 2002. 15) This Ain’t the Same Old Range Recorded: March 21, 1957 RCA Pioneers: Nolan, Perryman, Curtis; H. Farr, violin; K. Farr, guitar; Brady. In this rendition, the first verse is omitted and Curtis sings gone to a land so strange. Nolan recites the last two verses. Instrumentation: C. Atkins, leader, electric guitar; J. Maphis, electric guitar; M. Berry, drums, B. Dooley, bass. Available Recording: “Westward Ho” LPM-PR108, 1961 16) This Old White Mule of Mine Recorded: 1934 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 1684-A; Side F Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, Hugh Farr. Nolan sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Nolan, string bass; Slye, guitar; H. Farr, violin Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 17) Three Friends Have I Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Nolan, whistling, with his guitar. Comment: “Nolan had written this song and he wanted Lloyd Perryman to hear it so he picked up a guitar and played and sang it for Lloyd. Somebody recorded it.”6 18) Three Guesses Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 19) Till You Return Recorded: c. 1955 Pioneers: Bob alone. Instrumentation: It sounds like the same instrumentation as his The Mystery of His Way recorded on November 18, 1952 RCA 20) To Will Rogers Recorded: Recited by Wayne Austin Shrope, 2002. 21) The Touch of God’s Hand Recorded: December 16, 1937 ARC Pioneers: Nolan solo. Instrumentation: Slye and K. Farr, guitar, H. Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Columbia Historic Edition” FC 37439, 1982 22) Trail Dreamin’ Recorded: April 1, 1963 RCA Pioneers: Perryman, Doss, Warren, vocal; Lanham, guitar. Instrumentation: L. Gordon, leader; M. Corb, bass; J. Sperling, drums; D. Robertson, piano; E. Lustgarten, A. Kaproff, M. Aue, cello; E. Coleman, guitar. Available Recording: “Sunset on the Range” PDC-2-1156, 1990. 23) Trail Herdin’ Cowboy Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 6 Bob Morgan on an undated audiocassette, courtesy of Michelle Sundin. 24) Trav’lin’ with the Sun Recorded: 1935 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 2570-A; Side 22 Pioneers: Nolan sings the solo. Instrumentation: Nolan, string bass; Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Memories of the Range” BCD 16104 DI 1999 25) Tumbleweed Trail Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman sings the solo Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 parts. CD - 6 1) Tumbling Leaves Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs Vol. 2” by Dave Bourne, 2004 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. Comments: This rendition is a reconstruction of the original Tumbling Leaves based on Nolan’s own taped explanation, the original introduction to Tumbling Tumbleweeds that was dropped when Sunset Music sold it to Sam Fox, and the verse Calin found among his grandfather’s effects. For the full explanation, see pp. 4-11, Bob Nolan 1908 – 1980. 2) Tumbling Leaves – Bob’s Explanation Recorded: unidentified interview. 3) Tumbling Tumbleweeds Recorded: March 15, 1946 RCA Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Carson, vocal; H. Farr, violin, vocal; K. Farr, guitar; Pat Brady, bass; Carson, whistling. Instrumentation: R. Barene, E. Neufeld, N. Pisani, violin; J. Mayhew, sax, clarinet; F. Travers, accordion; C. Roberts, steel guitar; R. Conzelman, drums. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Wagons West” BCD 15 640 DI 1993 4) Vagabond Whirlwinds Recorded: Lobo Rangers demo Comment: Guitar fills and back-up by Dave Bourne, Billy Beeman, violin. 5) Volveré a pasar por aquí Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 6) Wakely – Nolan Interview Recorded: started on September 26, 1976, after the celebration at the Palladium that followed the placing of the Sons of the Pioneers’ star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Unfortunately, the rest of the interview has been lost. 7) Wandering Recorded: 1979. Bob sang the solo parts. Instrumentation: Unidentified studio backup. Available “Bob Nolan – The Sound of a Pioneer”, Elektra, 1979. 8) Watching the Moon Roll By Recorded: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 9) Way Out There Recorded: August 1934 Teleways Transcriptions Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, H. Farr. Instrumentation: Nolan, string bass; Slye, guitar; H. Farr, violin Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 10) Welcome to the Spring Recorded: Lobo Rangers demo 11) Wendin’ My Way to Wyoming Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 12) The West is in My Soul Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “The Sons of the Pioneers – The Essential Collection”, Soundies SCD 4147 13) What Can We Lose? Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 14) What You Gonna Say to Peter? (A) Recorded: December 16, 1937 ARC Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Perryman. Nolan sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Slye and K. Farr, guitar, H. Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Columbia Historic Edition” FC 37439, 1982 15) What You Gonna Say to Peter? (B) Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan introduces each of the Pioneers by name and they perform a little of their own specialty. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 16) When He Walks By (How Will I Know Him) Recorded: November 23 1962 RCA Pioneers: Perryman, Doss, Warren, vocal; Lanham, guitar. Instrumentation: L. Gordon, leader; H. Roberts, N. Levang, A. Hendrickson, guitar; N. Fatool, drums; M. Corb, bass; S. Lott, G. Price, W. Hinshaw, horn. Available Recording: “Hymns of the Cowboy” LPM/LSP 2652 17) When I Leave This World Behind Recorded: March 13, 1935 Decca Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, Hugh Farr. Nolan sings the solo parts and Hugh Farr responds. Instrumentation: Slye, guitar; Farr, violin; Nolan, string bass. Available Recording: MCA -1563 18) When Payday Rolls Around Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Nolan sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Symphonies of the Sage”, Soundies BS 808 19) When the Golden Train Comes Down Recorded: August 1934 Standard Radio Transcriptions B 1716-A; Side BB Pioneers: Nolan, Slye, Spencer, Hugh Farr. Slye sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Nolan, string bass; Slye and K. Farr, guitar; H. Farr, violin Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers - Songs of the Prairie” BCD 15710 EI 1998 20) (When the Prairie Sun Says) Good Mornin’ Recorded: 1940 Orthacoustic “Symphonies of the Sage” Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Perryman, Nolan and Hugh Farr take turns singing the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 21) Who’s Gonna Help Me Sing? Recorded: Soundtrack of “Heart of the Golden West” 1942 12 11 - Republic / Rogers Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady plus the Hall Johnson Choir and Roy Rogers. Roy sings the main solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. 22) Why Don’t It Rain? Recorded: Recited by Wayne Austin Shrope, 2002. 23) Why, Tell Me, Why? Available Recording: “Bob Nolan’s Unrecorded Songs” by Dave Bourne, 2001 Instrumentation: all instruments are by Dave Bourne via multi-track recording. 24) Wind Recorded: October 17, 1947 Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Carson, vocal; H. Farr, violin, vocal; K. Farr, guitar; Pat Brady, bass. Instrumentation: D. Bohme, violin, leader; C. Hurter, S. Turner, G. Kaiser, violin; J. Colvard, steel guitar; A. Klein, accordion. Available Recording: “Sons of the Pioneers – Wagons West” BCD 15 640 DI 1993 Note: There is a better example of the song, including the verse, on the Thesaurus Transcription Audition #8 (MM-0743) 25) The Wind is Warm Again Recorded: 2000 by Robert Wagoner Vocalist: Robert Wagoner and Tammy Kilpatrick Instrumentation: all tracks but Tammy’s are by Robert Wagoner. Available Recording: “Trail of Memories” HCR-CD-508, 2000. Comment: The melody was composed by Robert Wagoner. 26) Wonder of It All, The Recorded: Undated home demo recording of Bob, whistling, with his guitar. 27) You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Till You Hear Him Roar! Recorded: c. 1942 Pioneers: Nolan, Spencer, Perryman, Farr Brothers and Brady. Brady sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: Perryman and Karl Farr, guitar, Hugh Farr, violin, Brady, string bass. Available Recording: Teleways Transcription #183 28) You are My Eyes Recorded: January 19 1966 Pioneers: Perryman, Doss, Warren, vocal; Lanham, guitar. Doss sings the solo parts. Instrumentation: P. Botkin, leader; P. Jolly, piano; M. Pohlman, E. Coleman, A. Hendrickson, guitar; T. Morgan, G. Fields, harmonica; D. Frost, drums. Available Recording: “The Songs of Bob Nolan”, LPM / LSP 3554, 1966”