Rawhide

Frankie Laine

About Rawhide

"Rawhide" is a Western song written by Ned Washington (lyrics) and composed by Dimitri Tiomkin in 1958. It was originally recorded by Frankie Laine. The song was used as the theme to Rawhide, a western television series that ran on CBS from 1959 to 1966. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time. The song is about the job of a drover on a cattle drive.


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2005
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Rollin' rollin' rollin' 
Rollin' rollin' rollin' 
Rollin' rollin' rollin' 
Rollin' rollin' rollin' 
Rawhide

Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'
Though the streams are swollen
Keep them dogies rollin', rawhide
Through rain and wind and weather
Hell bent for leather
Wishin' my gal was by my side
All the things I'm missin'
Good vittles, love and kissin'
Are waiting at the end of my ride

Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up, rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, rawhide

Keep movin', movin', movin'
Though they're disapprovin'
Keep them dogies movin', rawhide
Don't try to understand 'em
Just rope 'em, throw, and brand 'em
Soon we'll be livin' high and wide
My heart's calculatin'
My true love will be waitin'
Be waitin' at the end of my ride

Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up, rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, rawhide

Rollin' rollin' rollin' 
Rollin' rollin' rollin' 
Rollin' rollin' rollin' 
Rollin' rollin' rollin' 
Rawhide
Rawhide

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Frankie Laine

Frankie Laine (March 30, 1913 – February 6, 2007), born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio, was a successful American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spanned 75 years, from his first concerts in 1930 with a marathon dance company to his final performance of "That's My Desire" in 2005. Often billed as America's Number One Song Stylist, his other nicknames include Mr. Rhythm, Old Leather Lungs, and Mr. Steel Tonsils. His hits included "That's My Desire," "That Lucky Old Sun," "Mule Train," "Cry of the Wild Goose," "Jezebel," "High Noon," "I Believe," "Hey Joe!," "The Kid's Last Fight," "Cool Water," "Moonlight Gambler," "Love is a Golden Ring," "Rawhide," and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain." more »

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Written by: DIMITRI TIOMKIN, NED WASHINGTON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, PATTI WASHINGTON MUSIC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Rawhide" was released by Frankie Laine in 1958.
Theme Song
Primarily known as the theme song for the popular TV show, "Rawhide," that aired from 1959 to 1965.
Composer
The song "Rawhide" was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, a well-known Russian-American composer who specialized in creating memorable soundtracks for Hollywood films.
Lyricist
The lyrics of the song were penned by Ned Washington, a prolific American lyricist who collaborated on numerous popular songs with composers such as Dimitri Tiomkin.
Genre
The song belongs to the cowboy-style genre of country/western music, known for its rhythmic, galloping beats and thematic focus on cowboy life.
Signature Yell
The song features Frankie Laine's signature "yell" at its end, giving the song a unique, vigorous quality.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists have covered "Rawhide," including The Blues Brothers, The Dead Kennedys, and Oingo Boingo. This shows its ongoing popularity and versatility across music genres.
TV Show
Frankie's version of "Rawhide" is played in the opening credits of the TV show, which featured a young Clint Eastwood.
Film Feature
The song was also prominently featured in the 1980 film “The Blues Brothers.”
Pop Culture
"Rawhide" has been referenced in various forms of popular culture, including TV shows such as "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy."
Charts
Though best remembered as a television theme, the song charted at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1959.
Influential
The song, like many of Frankie Laine's recordings, was influential in shaping the sound of pop and country music in the 1950s and 1960s.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2001, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award category for songs of "qualitative or historical significance."

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