Cattle Call
Eddy Arnold
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Song Background"Cattle Call" is a classic country song written by Tex Owens and popularized by Eddy Arnold. It has been covered by numerous artists and has become a staple in country and western music repertoire.
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The ComposerTex Owens was an American country music singer and songwriter. "Cattle Call" was his biggest hit and gained him induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1971.
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Eddy Arnold's VersionEddy Arnold, an American country music singer, is known for his refined Nashville sound with a more sophisticated style. His version of "Cattle Call" remains the most recognized and celebrated.
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Song's Signature YodelingOne of the most distinctive features of "Cattle Call" is the yodeling chorus that imitates the sound of a cowboy calling his cattle, symbolizing the call of the wild and the freedom of a cowboy's life.
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Chart PerformanceEddy Arnold's version of the song peaked at #1 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart in 1961.
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Award RecognitionEddy Arnold won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 2001 for "Cattle Call."
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Notable CoversMany notable artists have covered the song, including LeAnn Rimes, who performed a duet version with Eddy Arnold. Her version was nominated for a Grammy in 1999 for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.
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Film AppearanceThe song features in many films to set a western mood, including the recent 2017 film "The Ballad of Lefty Brown."
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Homage to CowboysThe lyrics of the song pay homage to the life of a cowboy, using imagery of the lonesome cowboy life and the beauty of the western landscape.
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LegacyDue to its popularity and significance, "Cattle Call" has been considered one of the greatest western songs of all time, showcasing the profound influence of cowboy culture on American music.
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