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25 Mar 08 - 07:46 PM (#2297634) Subject: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Rog Peek Just watched a cowboy film with William Holden et. al. in which there was song called The Ballad Of The Wild Rovers. By any chance does anyone know the lyrics? Thanks Rog |
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25 Mar 08 - 08:44 PM (#2297666) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Joe Offer Hi, Rog - can you recall a few phrases to head us in the right direction? Thanks. -Joe- |
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26 Mar 08 - 02:06 PM (#2298106) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Rog Peek |
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26 Mar 08 - 02:19 PM (#2298112) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Joe Offer Roig, Rog, Rog.... Deatail? Story line of the song? Name of the film? Snippets of phrases from the song? T'anks. -Joe- |
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26 Mar 08 - 03:02 PM (#2298158) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Rog Peek I have a confession to make Joe, I had recorded the film, but was too lazy to transcribe the myself....well I've capitulated so here it is: Come all you wild rovers and listen to me Gonna tell you the tale of my sad history I'm a cowboy of fortune, a lover of life Too old for a sweetheart too young for a wife I've drunk me some whisky and roped me a steer I've busted wild broncos from Texas to here My clothes they are ragged, my language is tough A sweet loving woman could smooth out the rough Well I've tasted it all and I'm telling you now If I had me the chance I'd sure do it again But the days are much shorter and winter is nigh And sooner or later a man's gonna die So drink to the rovers the last of their kind They're wild and they're wooley and out of their minds Just a few more tomorrows they won't be around Forgotten by all, six feet in the ground. Not sure who wrote it, possibly Ernie Sheldon, perhaps someone could confirm, or otherwise. |
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26 Mar 08 - 03:06 PM (#2298163) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Rog Peek should have read - .....transcribe the song myself. P.S. the previous posting was an accidental encounter with the keyboard. Rog |
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23 Nov 12 - 07:34 AM (#3440922) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Rog Peek Found a recording on utube by William Holden which I'm assuming is the one listed on the soudtrack CD as a bonus track. On this version, there is another verse which comes after the third verse: So remember this warning and take my advice You go through this whole world just once, not twice And while you're doing your living you best do it well 'Cause as sure as you're born, you're going to hell. This verse was not included in the version of the film I watched. Rog |
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23 Nov 12 - 09:19 PM (#3441273) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Jim Dixon The film was called "Wild Rovers" (1971), starring William Holden, Ryan O'Neal, and Karl Malden. IMDb lists only 2 songs for that film: BALLAD OF THE WILD ROVERS Words and music by Jerry Goldsmith Sung by William Holden WILD ROVER Words by Ernie Sheldon, music by Jerry Goldsmith Sung by Sheb Wooley |
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24 Nov 12 - 04:13 AM (#3441345) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Rog Peek No mention of Sheb Wooley here , only Ellen Smith (Jerry Goldsmith's daughter), Betty Wand and William Holden. Ellen Smith here, ,1min 50secs in, and William Holden here. Rog |
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24 Nov 12 - 04:14 AM (#3441346) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Rog Peek Forgot, William Holden 9mis 18secs in. Rog |
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24 Nov 12 - 07:59 AM (#3441403) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: Rog Peek Apologies Jim, last track on 'Film Soundtrack' Main Title sung by Sheb Wooley. No credit on the album though. Originally intended as a three-hour epic, it was heavily edited and changed by the studio without Edwards' knowledge, including a reversal of the ending from a negative one to a positive. Edwards disowned the finished film as released, and later satirised his battle with the studio in his comedy S.O.B.. Most of the deleted footage was restored for the film's 1986 home video release by MGM/UA. An official DVD-R release was issued on February 22, 2011, through the Warner Archive Collection. (Wikipedia) A long time since I saw the film, anyone seen it lately and can shed some light? Rog |
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10 Aug 18 - 04:09 AM (#3942829) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: GUEST,Snoopy Hello, I love this song since I first saw the movie many years ago! Does anyone have the lyrics? I cannot find them in www... |
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10 Aug 18 - 05:12 AM (#3942845) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: GUEST,Snoopy Here ist the song (from minute 1:45): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5RVXk7_r0E ...and what I understand of it: ------------- 1 Some wild rover he was drinking his …? Take it easy, boys, take it slow …? Bound the way to Mexico Chorus: …? the wild rover cried As he started on his long lonesome ride No hill too steep, no river too wide For a cowboy …? wild rover 2 He was born on the saddle of a cold-blooded mare Take it easy, boys, take it slow His pa was a lion and his ma was a bear Bound the way to Mexico Chorus 3 Says a man who gets married he …? Take it easy, boys, take it slow …? Bound the way to Mexico Chorus ------------- Maybe someone of you could complete this? Unfortunately I'm no native speaker... Thank you! |
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10 Aug 18 - 09:27 AM (#3942898) Subject: Lyr Add: THE WILD ROVER (E Sheldon/J Goldsmith) From: Jim Dixon This is how I hear it: THE WILD ROVER Words by Ernie Sheldon, music by Jerry Goldsmith As sung by Ellen Smith in the film "Wild Rovers" (1971) 1. I saw a wild rover; he was drinking his fill. Take it easy, boys; take it slow. Fell off his pony; not a drop did he spill. Bound away to Mexico. CHORUS CHORUS: "Then fare you well," the wild rover cried As he started on his long lonesome ride. No hill too steep, no river too wide For a cowboy who is a wild rover. 2. He was born on the saddle of a cold-blooded mare. Take it easy, boys; take it slow. His pa was a lion and his ma was a bear. Bound away to Mexico. CHORUS 3. Says a man who gets married, he gets roped like a steer. Take it easy, boys; take it slow. Thinks a woman'll brand him then she'll ration his beer. Bound away to Mexico. CHORUS |
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10 Aug 18 - 04:46 PM (#3942994) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of The Wild Rovers From: GUEST,Snoopy Oh that's phantastic, thank you very much, Jim! I love the internet :-) |