Ran across a copy of Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle, a worthy book on the American West and its cowboys and songs, written by Katie Lee. She was a unique singer who was a great defender of the Colorado River, and she recorded and researched Old Dolores, a favorite song of some mudcatters.

Anyway, when she mentioned Steve Fromholz, who was struggling to make it in the music business in 1968, I went over to youtube and found this pretty great song and recording.

The Man With the Big Hat