Theme for an Imaginary Western
Mountain
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When the wagons leave the city For the forest and further on Painted wagon of the morning Dusty roads where they've gone Sometimes travelin´ through the darkness At the summer comin´ home Forcing faces by the wayside Look as if they hadn't known All the sad was in their eyes And the desert that´s dry In a country town Where the map was found Oh the dancing and the singing Oh the music when they play Oh the fire that they saw there On the grave of no return Sometimes they found it Sometimes they kept it Often lost in on the way Pawnee shadow to possess him Sometimes ride inside of day Oh the sad was in their eyes And the desert that´s dry In a country town Where the map was found Oh the sad was in their eye And the desert that´s dry In a country town Where the wagons bound
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Written by: Jack Bruce, Peter Constantine Brown
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Artists and Song Origin"Theme for an Imaginary Western" is a song that has been performed by several artists including Colosseum, Jack Bruce, Leslie West, and Mountain, but it was originally written by Jack Bruce and Pete Brown. Jack Bruce was the bassist and singer for the supergroup Cream.
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Colosseum's VersionColosseum, a British rock band, released their version of "Theme for an Imaginary Western" in 1969. It was part of their album "Valentyne Suite" which went on to become one of the top-selling albums of the progressive jazz-rock genre.
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Jack Bruce's VersionJack Bruce, the co-writer of the song, also recorded a version of "Theme for an Imaginary Western" in 1969. This version was part of his debut solo album, "Songs for a Tailor".
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Mountain's VersionIn 1970, the American rock band Mountain released their version of "Theme for an Imaginary Western". This version was part of their album "Climbing!" and it is likely the most well-known recording of the song.
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Leslie West's ContributionLeslie West was the lead vocalist for Mountain's rendition of the song. His powerful and distinctive voice helped to popularize the song in the United States and abroad.
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CompositionThe song is a ballad that features piano, guitar, bass, and drums. The lyrics speak of a band on the road and the sense of camaraderie and nostalgia they feel.
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Live PerformancesAll four artists have included "Theme for an Imaginary Western" in their live performances in different times. Jack Bruce continued to perform the song throughout his career, as did Leslie West with Mountain.
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Influence and LegacyThe song has had a lasting impact, becoming a standard of the progressive rock genre. It has been covered by various other artists and bands throughout the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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MiscellaneousThe song, though named "Theme for an Imaginary Western", actually neither has connection with western movies nor has been used as a theme for any. The song was reportedly written when Cream, Bruce's previous band, had disbanded and he was feeling nostalgic for the camaraderie they had shared.
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