WOW !!!!! it has been about 75 years since I first heard this song. Waaaay back then the only entertainment was a table top radio, No TV no telephone, no transister radios NOTHING !!! and I remember this song and the many versions heard since. Yes I am an old fart 82 and man Have I heard and seen the changes !!!

As much as I love Johnny, I've always preferred this version. that echo is haunting, almost ethereal. he sings about ghost riders, yet he himself sounds like a ghost. I love it.

Stan's original version is very haunting with that echoing reverb.

I've heard this version a few times. And yes, Stan was certainly the writer - he wrote the song on his 34th birthday, June 5, 1948. At the time he wrote it, he was a Death Valley park ranger. He would sing the song to visitors that summer as entertainment. Those hearing it suggested that he record it, and on a vacation in late August that year, he did just that. As he was still a ranger, rather than releasing it on his own, he used the recording as a demo for known artists who may be interested in recording it. Burl Ives, Vaughn Monroe, Bing Crosby & Peggy Lee all would release their versions, with Vaughn's prevailing. Stan's single, however, wasn't released until May 1949, while Vaughn Monroe's version was dominating the charts. The Mercury record's serial number of 5320 would indicate that. What is not certain is if this single was from the demo he recorded nine months earlier. As well as if the "Death Valley Rangers" were his actual group, or a name applied to a studio session group either added into the demo or into a newer recording to make it a viable single. After receiving a handsome royalty check in the summer of 1949 from the 1.8 million copies sold of Vaughn's version by then, Stan was able to leave his ranger job and focus on a music career, in which he would write and record more songs. Sadly, just 14 years later in December 1963, he would pass away of cancer at age 49. But what a treasure of a song that he left us!

First time I've heard the original. What a beautiful voice.

I was 5 years old when this song came out. It has remained one of my favorites. (I'm 80 now)

Goose bumps!

An old cowboy went riding out One dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested As he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd Of red eyed cows he saw Plowin' through the ragged skies And up the cloudy draw Their brands were still on fire And their hooves were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny And their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him As they thundered through the sky For he saw the riders coming hard And he heard their mournful cry Yippie-yi-o Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky Their faces gaunt Their eyes were blurred Their shirts all soaked with sweat He's riding hard to catch that herd But he ain't caught 'em yet 'Cause they've got to ride forever On that range up in the sky On horses snorting fire As they ride on, hear their cry As the riders loped on by him He heard one call his name 'If you wanna save your soul From hell a-riding on our range Then, cowboy, change your ways today Or with us you will ride Trying to catch the devil's herd Across these endless skies Yippie-yi-o Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky Ghost riders in the sky Ghost riders in the sky

I've heard this through all my life, sixty five years, first time I've heard it in the original. Can't be beat by my count, thanks!

A Great pity than Stan Jones was not admitted into the 'Hall of Fame' whilst he knew of it , a realky great shame . Thanks for posting this video

Never heard the original. Thank you very much for the opportunity to hear it.

The creator of this great song was phenomenal singer and this is the best version

Thank you. If you have never ever heard Don Edwards, Cowboy Singer, please go and listen to him. Wonderful! Don passed away in October 2022 age of 86.

When I was very young -- maybe 4 yrs old -- my Dad bought Mom a radio/phonograph RCA console. She joined a mail-order record club. This 78rpm record was among those she kept. I am on the downhill side of 71 and I still have it and a handful of those old78s. The console does not operate but is a marvelous convention pc.

I have loved this song for many many years but only just hearing this original version now. Its truly incredible. I do love Cash's rendition but this is so mournful and expressive

I play and sing this song at a care home , the residents love it , first time I've heard the original , beautiful track . 1948, I'm shocked , love this song it's a classic .

timeless !!!

So many versions I have heard, but so far this is best.

Such a dark, spooky song combined with the wildness of the West. Really perfection.

This is definitely one case where nobody can top the original classic. The simple instrumentation and haunting echo really tells the story well. A lot of artists covered this song shortly thereafter and through the years, but it just doesn't have the same feel as Stan Jones original. Frankie Laine recorded this song in 1963 that's really good, but it can't compare to the Jones' version.

Stan's is the best he's the original many have recorded this classic but Stan just takes back as though you where out there what a legend from a Teddy Boy 🎶🎼📻 who's into Rock n Roll 1950s music and likes the old classic country and western songs from the 40s50s and early 60s Stan what a legend total respect 👏🙏

Vaughan Monroe, Gene Autry, Roy Rodgers, Bing Crosby and many others have sang this song all over the world. I think this is the best. I've always thought that nobody could match the original, and here I think my thoughts are correct.

There are many..many.. versions of this that are excellent... but this one stands on its own.

I was listening to Marty robins and Jonny cash’s version and searched to see who was first and didn’t expect this this is amazing

WOW very very nice. The original Version is fantastic. 👍. Greetings from Mannheim Germany 💪

One of the best renditions of this song around. Well done.

Humm listening to this again , i now notice that 'far distant' sound effect , really great , fits into the 'visual 'on this song /singer ; really really great Thank you : Yep and WoW this shure is a great version sung with Feeling , timing , plus a great Instrument accompanyment ; Many thanks Mike

An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy day, Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way, When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw, A ploughin' through the ragged skies And up a cloudy draw. Yippee-yi-ay, yippee-yi-o, The ghost herd in the sky. Their brands were still on fire and their hooves was made of steel, Their horns wuz black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel, A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky, For he saw the riders comin' hard And he heard their mournful cry. Yippee-yi-ay, yippee-yi-o, Ghost riders in the sky. Their faces gaunt their eyes were blurred and shirts all soaked With sweat, They're ridin' hard to catch that herd but they ain't caught them yet 'Cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky, On horses snortin' fire As they ride on, hear their cry. Yippee-yi-ay, yippee-yi-o, Ghost riders in the sky. As the riders loped on by him he heard one call his name, "If you want to save your soul from hell a-riding on our range, Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride A-try'ng to catch the devil's herd Across these endless skies." Yippee-yi-ay, yippee-yi-o, The ghost herd in the sky. Ghost riders in the sky.

To my shame I must admit that it's the first time I hear this original version...and it's really good! Simple with no fancy instrumentation and a clear voice. Still...Johnny Cash...

Cripes what a great vershion of this song ; guess its the original version , the use of the Echo FX gives great ambience and great width , Stan Jones really really is the very best Thanks

Wonderful (and fascinating!) to hear the original version of this classic song for the first time! Still very popular today and a song we sing every week for the customers at our restaurant here in Thailand. Always gets the crowd singing along at the top of their voices. Fantastic!! 🙂

One of the best versions I've ever heard, thanks.

My folks had this on a 78 done by Vaughn Monroe in 49, I believe. Thanx for posting this.

Magical spiritual

Y así nace una leyenda, un clásico que hoy por hoy no deja de sonar ni de gustar aun a las nuevas generaciones, Gracias Stan por tan gran aporte a la música country.

Great atmospheric song adopted by Aston Villa football supporters who have been singing it at games for many years.

The Ghost Herd in the Sky . This is the one . ❤ sound of his vocals.

Never heard it before but this should have been the million seller hit.

A real timeless classic ! Love this song in every version !!! Thanks from Italy 🇮🇹🇺🇲

75 years! This song gets better with age.

WOW!!! Talent never ages❤️

Such a great original version!! I've only been familiar with Cash and The Outlaws versions. I did an acoustic video of this last month on the train tracks in Old Ellicott City (the 1st train station ever built in America) thank you for posting this!!

I can lesson to this a thousand times and it get me in the stomak. Not very many songs do that.

Ecco. Queste canzoni ,forse un po' dimenticate hanno il potere di farti veramente sognare . È molto difficile apprezzare altro genere di musica .

This is great!

First time I have heard the original it’s superb

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Aqui no Brasil amamos Stan Jones👏👏👏👏👏🤜🤛

Lindo bravo e de arrepiar

best thanks

Parabéns e obrigado pela postagem. Um hino para quem gosta desta musica

Que beleza, lindo.

Los pelos de punta cada vez que la oigo..!!!

Love it ♠️

Thanks for that.

I bet when he wrote and sung this song that it wouldn’t be sung by so many people ,quality lasts haven’t heard a bad version yet, Blondie aka Deborah Harry even sings it, only woman I’ve heard so far ,though could be more out there

When I was a young teenager, my mum bought me an acoustic guitar and this was the first piece of sheet music I bought

The way they done it gives me chill bumps

Ahhh memories !!!!!

HOJE COM ESSA ALTA TECNOLOGIA DE GRAVAÇÃO EM PENSAR DRIVE E EXCELENTE SERVIÇO DE GRAVAÇÃO VIA INTERNET SOMENTE MÚSICAS SELECIONADAS DEPOIS OUVI LAS E ÓBVIO ANALISAR CONFIRMAR CONFERIR ENTENDER OBSERVE

The first time i heard this song it was this version. (Around 1985) Never again heard it untill today. Only Marty Robbins comes close.

This was my favorite song when I was a kid back in the 1940's

Now I know from where Elvis got his version from . He sang it quick like the original.

brilliant

Fun fact No 76: A lot of people say this is 'Ghost Riders In The Sky' whereas it is just "Riders In the Sky"

love it... a 60 YO German Youngster....

My favorite song

この歌を聞くと 凄く元気が出る

nice song

Stan Jones is the songwriter.

Yes

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When I was a young boy in the 50s, I liked the Kay Starr version.

Love this song. Really like the Marty Robbins version too.

Questa canzone la cantavamo da bambini

Wow! I thought that Waughan Monroe and Burly Ives were the first ones but I was wrong. This is very good!! But I would like to hear the Real original one..

Vaqueiro do Arixzona desordeiros e beberrão..... Vivia em seu cavalo pelas noites do sertão.....o céu porém a noite ficou rubra num clarão... E viu passar num fogareu.... Um rebanho no céu.... E o que eu me lembro da versão muito antiga cantada no Brasil!

Um clássico mundial

LIKE SEMPRE GARANTIDO

Great production. The most ghostly version is by Burl Ives, the second time this song was recorded.

***FREEDOM IS"NT FREE LET'S SAVE BURMA*** ****I LOVE THIS"S SONG**** THANKS !

Before my time but I love it. No fancy techo, just the real deal.

Thankyou thankyou thankyou god

This song was played on AM radio in the early '60s

inmortal !!!!!

I always thought the Vaughan Monroe version was the best. But that's probably because I heard it first as a child. This original is very good.

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I remember hearing this as a kid but never knew who performed it. I knew it wasn’t Frankie Laine though. I prefer Stan Jones

As an aside, the attractive landscape interests me. Here in the UK I have never seen anything like it. It is an area of no public transport, at a guess, and the nearest supermarket is miles away. Car-ownership is mandatory.

Nota 10

This song just oozes cowboy doesn't it? Great tune and covered by everyone so Stan must have done something right....right?

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It sounds great in stereo. Was it re-channeled electronically?

I usually Ike the original songs more than covers. For the time this was no doubt a fantastic song, but I’ve heard some recent version that are much better. One just found on KZfaq is by Carson McKee. Look it up you won’t be disappointed.

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He had a great voice What happened to him?

It took Frankie Laine to make a million seller of it

Quien la sigue escuchando actualmente seré de los pocos jóvenes que la siguen escuchando actualmente eso que tengo 17 años saludos desde México donde quiera que se encuentran canción de mi infancia en la película Ghost Rider

What shall we say about Jhonny cash version ?