“Ragtime Cowboy Joe”
Description
"The roughest, toughest man by far" in Arizona is Ragtime Cowboy Joe, who got his name because "He always sings raggy music to the cattle... On a horse that is syncopated gaited." But folks are advised not to cross him; his gun will make them dance
Same tune
- Doc Roberts, "Ragtime Chicken Joe" (Conqueror 8566, 1935)
Recordings
- Girls of the Golden West, "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" (Columbia 37724, 1947)
- Ranch Boys, "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" (Decca 5074, 1935)
References
- Fife-Cowboy/West 107, "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Silber-FSWB, p. 107, "Rag Time Cowboy Joe" (1 text)
- DT, RAGTMJOE*
- Roud #11097
- BI, FCW107