Every time i listen to this song ; the tears run down in silence. Some of My family came from Oaxaca & some from Jalisco. And horses are my life. Thank you

The weathered, leather-faced gentleman at 4:17 is my girlfriend's father. His name was Roy Swanson. He worked for the Hogan Rodeo Company in Hamer, Idaho. My girlfriend, his daughter, is as tough as they come. I've always said she can out-ride, out-rope, out-fence, out- drink, and out-cuss most men, but she has a heart of gold. RIP Roy.

God i love this song! No matter how many times i hear it!!

This song reminds me of my old cowboy grandfather, who came to Oregon from Colorado at about the turn of the century. He taut me how to ride and respect horses, among many other lessons. I inherited his saddle and a fine rifle, which I used to put venison on the table for most of my life. I have traveled many places, but I always think of him when ever I smell the sagebrush after a rare summer rain in Oregon's high desert. He is still there.

Great tribute to my vaquero ancestors!! I love it

I used to live less than a mile away from the Dana Adobe in Nipomo. I can feel the truth of this song. And of all of Dave's wonderful songs. The photography captures that spirit perfectly.

I'm so glad to find this here. My aunt and I would sing this when we went out riding or when working on her paintings. It's been nearly a decade since her battle with cancer ended and I still think of her every day. To Shelly Thompson Dodd- we miss you but you have left a mark on the lives of your niece and nephew, You taught us to appreciate the value of our hard work and the beauty of art. I could never thank you enough for those things.

I feel this song in my heart & soul. Before he moved to the far north, my father worked the land in California, and as a mountain guide. He was an untamed human being, as were the men in this song. I walk some of the mountain trails he did 50+ years ago, and stop to silently rest with him under trees on the way. Dave Stamey knows the wild hearts of the old timers who loved this land.♥️

Words cannot describe the respect I have towards this lifestyle. And whomever deserves credit for the pictures, they are truly remarkable. Thank you for sharing something good in a world so full of hate and darkness. God bless the true buckaroo's and vaquero's that are still here.

My name is Juan Medina A vaquero once was I Now I live in the air above the pepper trees Where are all the cattle, that belonged to Captain Dana They're blown away like ashes in the California breeze And once I rode the foothills And I swung a long reata I worked the hide and tallow trade in the land I loved I rode in wooden stirrups And the dust raised by my ponies Was smoke, from my alter offered up to the God above Todavía estoy aquí I am still here Todavía estoy aquí my soul is dancing in the moonlight I mingle with each grain of sand in the land that is my birthright I am still here, todavía estoy aquí I am still here, todavía estoy aquí In the canyon and barrancas And willows by the creek bank I chased the wild cattle through the live oak trees Cross valleys ridge and mesa And the hills baked oh, so yellow My ponies sleek and dancing were all a man would need Todavía estoy aquí I am still here Todavía estoy aquí my soul is dancing in the moonlight I mingle with each grain of sand in the land that is my birthright I am still here, todavía estoy aquí I am still here, todavía estoy aquí In the fog of early morning, O' the misty haze of twilight Beyond the sagging ruins of these adobe walls You may see me in the dust, That shimmers in the half light Or hear me in the whisper, of the grass so green and tall Todavía estoy aquí I am still here Todavía estoy aquí my soul is dancing in the moonlight Oh I mingle with each grain of sand in the land that is my birthright I am still here, todavía estoy aquí I am still here, todavía estoy aquí My name is Juan Medina A vaquero once was I Now I live, in the air above of the pepper trees.....

Fantastic photos to accompany a fantastic song. Every picture in your wonderful selection tells a story, a story of cowboys and cowmen. I was born 100 years to late to be a cowboy, and now aged 70+ and seeing your truly eclectic photos and listening to this song once more, the tears are falling and I now must simply accept that I was born too late. Many thanks for your video and photos. Henry Wood

I have only just discovered Dave Stamey and am already a confirmed fan! How can modern day Nashville continue to turn out that soulless soft rock that it continues to pedal, when such glorious talent as this is right under their nose. I sincerely hope he tours England soon, I’ll be down the front! Wonderful post, truly wonderful 10 out 10!!!!!!!

If you love cowboy/buckaroo/vaquerro lore, this song reveals the enormous depth of Dave Stamey's knowledge. It also reveals the California that easterners (anyone from east of the Rocky's) rarely imagine or even suspect exists. A great song.

From the Argentine Gaucho to the California Vaquero the spirit is the same. Read the Ballad of Martin Fierro and Arnold Rojas' books on the California Vaquero the same drama and energy of an Hispano working cattle on horseback and reata is sensed. Dave Stamey and David R. Stoecklien are amazing in capturing it.

I have to agree- beautiful, hauntingly picturesque...You've taken me there...Vive le vaquero! I' m just blown away by this song.

I love this song so much! My dad introduced me to Dave Stamey and Ian Tyson and now they are all that I listen to. Most think it’s an odd choice in music for a 15 year old girl but I really connect to it. Growing up among the sagebrush in the Oregon high desert I have fallen in love with this kind of life. I’ve always dreamed about spending my life on a big ranch and buckarooing for a living for most of my life and this music makes me feel like I can do it. Everyone says that they were born to late to be a true cowboy but I don’t think that’s true at all. This lifestyle still exists and people still carry out these traditions and I hope to be one of those people. I’ve never felt true joy until I’ve spent the day gathering and branding cattle on the range. Cowboying is a lost art but one that is like no other and I truly believe that God put me on this earth to live the vaquero/buckaroo lifestyle. Thank you Dave Stamey, Ian Tyson, and all the other amazing artists who bring the buckaroo lifestyle to life through their music, you truly are a blessing.

Dave N David you are top hands thanks for the great song and Photography!!!!!!!!

Every now and then I go to Cowboy Frank's website and listen to his favorite cowboy music. The last time I was there this song was played and I was absolutely floored. This is, without a doubt, one of the best cowboy/western songs ever written and performed.

Amazing...just simply Amazing on a plethora of levels!

Dave's poetry and music never ceases to amaze me. "And the dust raised by my ponies was smoke from my altar offered up to God above." Wow--just wow.

🎶🎶🤠Simply Beautiful 🎶🎶🤠

Love this song. This song speaks to me.

This song touches my soul & brings tears to my eyes.

This is one of the most beautiful song I've heard. The photography really helps one imagine the life the vaquero lived. The lyrics really capture the soul of the vaquero and the life he led. I am still here,... my soul is dancing in the moonlight,.. I mingle with each grain of sand with land that is my birthright, .. now I live in the air above the Pepper Tree. Riveting, haunting words. Where does the soul reside?

The man know how to sing this song. He has a very old soul in his voice.

Every song is wonderful when Dave Stamey sings it.

long live the vaqueros. i will stay to my birthright and i will live the way of my people

Great song. A nice tribute to Americas first cowboys. The Vaquero!

Wow- very beautiful and touching. Love this

I saw New West live many years ago because a friend had an extra ticket. I was blown away by the talent of these three fellas. The Vaquero Song made me weep for my aging father. Twenty-plus years later he doesn't remember my name, but he is still here.

IMHO,perhaps the best vid I have ever enjoyed.....fantistic photography by a a legendary photographer, David Stoecklein and great lyrics and presentation by Dave Stamey. I watch this video once a week for inspiration.......or make that every day......

How could someone give this a thumbs dow? Incredible song and awesome pics!!!

This is one good song it fixs me and few friends

Don Edwards, Dave Stamey, Red Steagal are just a few very talented balladers who never get played on regular radio. The generic studio produced bubble gum music of today pales to great original artists like these. Dave plays small venues and coffee houses around the southwest, be sure to catch his show if you can.

Absolutely double Talent Dave Stamey's voice and his fingers on his strings are Beyond mesmerizing and the photographer I'm at a loss for words everything is simply gorgeous🤠💙🐴

I love finding songs like this. Ones that remind me of the culture of a land untamed and wild, filled with adventure and wonder.

The harmony between the song and the photography is truly God inspired. I am so grateful!

Lovely song. Thanks

The Spanish were the first to bring horses to the new world starting with the 16 that came with Cortez into Mexico 1519-21 as foot-soldier Bernal Diaz del Castillo describes in " The Conquest of Mexico ". They then were taken north into New Mexico where they multiplied, and escaped into the wild along with cattle The Padres came with cattle and the horse into California first from Baja, then from Sonora and points further south and east. Incidentally they brought the grape for celebration of Mass, which became the now famous Wine industry in this state!

Dave Stamey deserves to be so much more recognition.

Beautiful haunting tune. Hard to remember that vaqueros of southern California originally raised cattle for the "hide and tallow trade".

This is dedicated to all the men who carry on this great tradition- They are still here..With a special thanks to the amazing talent of D.Stocklein and Dave Stamey. They are still here..

Such a moving song. Almost takes a person back in time🤠

Beautiful song.

Another favorite!

¡Que Viva Los Caballeros y Vaqueros de Norte España, Nuevo México y México también! ¡Que Viva!

Dave Stamey is the Cormac McCarthy of country music.

I have too, and he has inspired me to take up guitar at age 58. If only I'd started 45 years ago, who knows, maybe we could be sharing a stage somewhere. Guess we're all dreamers in our own little worlds.

most moving /real DNA offered here

I love Dave Stamey music and the photos by Stoecklein fit perfectly. The cowboy photo at 2:43 is of Idaho cowboys. The man standing 4th from the left with the spotted angora chaps is my best friends father. He passed away several years ago....one very hard working cowboy, as his daughter (my friend is). She can outride, out fence, out drink, out cuss most men I know, but has a heart of gold. God bless the Cowboys!

Jay Hoggan at 3:09 is also an Idaho cowboy from Terreton area. His father started the Hoggan Rodeo Company. Jay now owns/runs Red Eye Rodeo. At 4:15 is another shot of my girlfriend's father, Roy Swanson. He also worked for the Hoggan Rodeo Company.

Everywhere.....our souls reside everywhere. We truly do mingle with each grain of sand with the land that is our birth right. I agree....a truly riveting and hauntingly beautiful song.

Makes me wish I'd worked in Buckaroo country.

best song ever

This is just beautiful....Thank you for posting....

Favorite! Absolutely amazing photography and the song is amazing as well. Speechless, true beauty...

As my father lay on his deathbed he related a story about a camp trip that he and my mother, and some friends took in the Weminuche Wilderness; and when it was my mother's turn to pass from this life to the next she too told that story. Now it's going to get weird........ my aunt, the day before she died suddenly related a story to me------ of a camp trip. I believe that they are all together; catching brook trout on Pole Creek.

todavia estoy aqui ,, im still here like it

his 'the skies of Lincoln County ' is another great great song

Кавбои, крутые парни😎💪👋замечательная песня❤️

So good.

What a great sound...the simple guitar, spanish phrases and straightforward vocals are ideal for this haunting song.

I enjoy his playing...I play it too...great song...

To Sqawcreekkid: its doesn't sound strange at all- they are of one spirit...someday ( hopefully many moons later) you too will tell the story....(aho...and so it is said.~Lakota~)

Viva Mexico la tierra de los vaqueros 🇲🇽 M X 🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵

Vaqueros were the creators of all this western style and rodeos & the California Vaquero was the best of the best

this is flint i love this song

beautiful, thank you

this is wonderful thank you

Wow, very cool! Thanks for sharing your story :)

I really like Dave Stamey.

Viva la Alta California!

That song will be played while they scatter my ashes horseback. Hopefully not too soon.

Great singer

I wouldn't mess with her.

Quite a few of the images of people are hauntingly familiar. I wish they were identified.

...y de la tierra! Son hombres verdades. Donde se fue nuestros hombres? ..buscalo en el cowboy.....

WE ARE STILL HERE

This is so good it could have been an Ian Tyson song.

can anyone tell me the name of the cowboy n western song that has the words "...come one come all ..... saw them fall in the streets of Arkansas..' ....even Google was of no help.. I need your help

PODRE MAS A MEDIDA SAQNEN MAS GRACIAS ISABEL

Does anyone know the name of the song that he sings that goes "Free and easy like the wind in your hair, free and easy that's going to get you there"?

Cowboy Gathering at Heber City Utah coming up this week.

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I'm very late to the game, but anyone know the chords to this?

@GypsyMay06 - have most of them figured out - will work on it and get back to you!

0:20 isn't that a photo of Ian Tyson?

this song is Spanglish! O: !

Looks more like white men in the pics than whom are the first and true Cowboys Mexicans the true Cowboys.