Record Comments:  Stan Jones, born to pioneering parents, grew up in the West.  The songs on this album represent his own lifetime, drawing on both his heritage and talent as a song writer.  All songs are written by Jones.

Thurl Ravenscroft's deep, soothing voice provided the perfect narration to start the Westward journey. The entire album bumps up a note with the flavored harmonies of The Ranger Chorus.  Ravenscroft also joins in for some outstanding lead vocals, most notably on Saddle Up.

Matrix Number:  WDL-3033-P T-1 HB-2485- N2 / WDL-3033-SIDE-2 NHB-2486-D22

Subject Notes:  Stan Jones was born on June 5, 1914 in Douglas, Arizona.  At the young age of 49, he succumbed to Cancer in Los Angeles on December 13, 1963.  Working as park ranger in 1948 at the US National Park in Death Valley, Jones got his Hollywood break after being assigned as the liaison to director John Ford while Ford was shooting 3 Godfathers. 

Jones is best known for his 1949 hit  Ghost Riders In The Sky.  In 1955, Jones began writing for Disney Studios and contributed to their catalog with hits such as Wringle Wrangle from Western Ho, The Wagons! and The Triple R Song from Spin and Marty.  He also appeared in Disney productions such as The Great Locomotive Chase and Ten Who Dared.