Both the title and front cover photo of this CD say it all about this batch of songs. Old west culture is represented through music as Syd has set out to do his part to help preserve these timeless cowboy melodies. Toss in three new tunes written by Syd that sound like they come from the pioneer days and this collection is campfire complete! While there are plenty of familiar classics such as “Red River Valley”, “Strawberry Roan” and “Red Wing”, there are also some more obscure titles that are sure to please the collector. During one of his research sessions Syd came across an old piece of basic sheet music from the early 1900’s without anyone’s name on it. From this he arranged and composed a chart for the studio. As far as we know, this is the only recording of this song to be found. As an avid outdoorsman and pardner of wildlife, Syd was honored to be asked to write the official song for his pals at the New Mexico Game and Fish Department. “The Game Warden” became the feature track for their long running television show and is used to open and close Game and Fish lectures and special events. In “Tumbleweed Kisses” Syd features solid three part harmony throughout which is reminiscent of that early frontier sound. The loping beat of “Ol’ Bo” tells the story of a young man crossing into Mexico on his grandfather’s horse with a humorous twist. So step down off your mount and gather ‘round the old timey cook fire. Pour yourself a cup and relax as Frontier Cowboy Songs keeps the coffee brewin’!