In the mid-late '70s as I was driving my 1966 Mercury (Ford) 1/2 ton truck in Wyoming: - a huge blue sky, pristine air & environment, teeming with wildlife, high plains/plateau, distant mountains: - a local radio station played Ghost Riders In The Sky by the Ramrods: - I was ecstatic, and thought to myself "Is Heaven Like This?". Even now, decades later, whenever I hear it or think of it, I get a nostalgic big psychological boost.

I really like this version, it has a distinctive "Morricone" feel to it!!

It took me 25 years to find this song. I heard it once on the radio, had it on a mix cassette, and lost it again...all without ever knowing the name or artist. When I heard the first notes, I knew this was the song. Thanks!

We play both, country and western, is a Quote from the movie The Blues Brothers. This is a true crossover tune. Great song. Nothing like it. Love this Ramrods version. Great biker song, ride the iron horse. Harley Davidson.

I have never heard a version of this tune that I did not like! simply wonderful!

I have loved this song since I heard it as a kid (late 50's--early 60's). It gave me nightmares...and I still loved it. I have heard many versions...some with lyrics, others just instrumentals (with ghostly vocals) , and it still sends chills up my spine...and I still love it!

When the cowboy saw the devil's herd in the sky the realization of what it meant struck him like a bolt of lightning ......America will never be the same........................

I've heard many versions of this song, but by far this is the best one yet

Wow, you can really imagine the wild bunch of ghostly riders chasing the devils herd across the clouds, up and down, ignoring time and space as they are captured in their own endless circle...

i have heard almost every version of ghost riders. every one is great in its own rendition. the song is imortal. the artists only enhance its greatness.

This is the only version I heard on the radio back in the early Sixties. My favorite.

This is, by far, the closest to how I pictured it in my imagination. The look and feel of it is bang-on! Now if only one could dub Johnny Cash's haunting voice into it. I think his version is the best done. I've heard most versions out there and he was one of the very few who truely understood how the song ought to feel. The timing and pace of the delivery was the most effective.

Without a doubt the best instrumental version of Ghost Riders in the Sky of all-time.

The original was by Vaughn Monroe , yet this version puts chills down your spine. Really a good song

I love that bassline! Sends shivers up my spine! The video is great too.

I for one am stoned and live in Arizona and have always loved the spirit of the ghost rider in the sky. Nice video.

I was just a boy when this song came out. It was, is, and always will be one of the most visual songs ever written. Truly a classic, with brilliant music, and perhaps even more brilliant lyrics.

This was on of my favorite instrumentals when it first came out in 1960..great version and a great video !!!...thanks for the post. Raymond U.S.A.

I think this version is the best, what I remember as a kid!

This 1961 instrumental version of "Ghost Riders in the Sky" was first a hit for Vaughn Monroe in 1949.

ONE OF THE FIRST SONGS I LEARNED ON GUITAR AMONG HOUND DOG, LOUIE LOUIE, PIPELINE, WALK DON'T RUN, RAUNCHY AND "RUMBLE" BY LINK WRAY AND THE RAYMEN. IF YOUR GONNA PLAY ROCK AND ROLL ..................... PLAY IT LOUD..............SCOBIEAKALINKWRAYBAND LAUREL, MD.

One of the great versions, by the Ramrods out of New Haven CT. about 1960. Originally recorded in 1949. Covered by just about everybody.

An absolute favorite! There are many versions, but --for me--this is the best!

esta es la extraordinaria versión,jamas igualada la recuerdo 1961.. el sonido ambiental ,vaqueros,vacas en fin toda la atmósfera circundante. felicitaciones a estos geniales arregladores fo rever ..

Have loved this version (with sound effects) since day one when I bought the 45. Duane Eddy's more recent version is really good too. I edited this and at the 22 second mark, when the band comes it, took about 1/20th of a second off one channel. Sounds like it is in a big echo chamber. Awesome!

This feels like an episode of Courage the Cowardly Dog...

one of the better videos to go with the song

When the first "original" version of this song was issued, I was a child and listened to it over a large wooden tube type radio. It is still a favorite and I frequently replay it.

this song always gives me goosebumps, never fails

clássicos dos clássicos .... uma obra de arte essa musica !!!

Am from the sixties--was one of our favorite songs!! We were very eclectic back then. Loved Midnight in Moscow, The Stripper, Hey, Jude, etc!!

This is another of my lost 45s great to hear the Ramrods after all these years, thanks gmailvsl.

When I first wanted to be in a band in the 60s this was one of the tunes I wouldn't stop listening to Even my dad grew to like it.thanks guys I have since played drums with many Liverpool 60s bands

One of the best versions of this song! Great work on the video!

i remember my dad listening to this when i was really young....i kinda like it now lol

Oh my gosh, I got goose bumps. Fantastic version. Thank you

one of the best versions ever. You can beat the grapics and the sound effects with the cattle and cowboys in the background is amazing! You could almost close your eyes and imagine you were right there on the open-range! Thanks!

Good version, has anyone noticed the sampling of "Apache" by The Shadows in the last few seconds of the fade out? I find it quite ironic really...

This is best ever version of this tune....been listening to it for about 60 years

I think this was awesome!!!!! Loved everything about it, the ghost of men and the horses, like I said it was awesome!!!

One of my alltime favorite instromentals from my youth. And the most perfect vidio. Thank you ever so much

This is fantastic! Definitely get that "haunted cowboy" feel from this one. Again, excellent job!

I'm getting goosebumps listening to this CLASSIC and the video sweet Jesus absolutely FANTASTIC.

Gracias por compartir con el mundo esta excelente obra de arte

First time I've heard this song in almost 50 years. Thanks for the post.

@AlexEndorian Glad you found it again! This is truly a legendary tune IMO. It transcends genre and just is. Gives me chills.

I'm one old cowboy that remembers this as the original 1960? version on AM radio. This was when there was REAL music! Many Thanks!

the best version ever! and always will be

This is, by far, the closest to how I pictured it in my imagination. The look and feel of it is bang-on! When you look at other paintings inspired by this song, they're usually too bright & sunny. This one truely looks like "a dark and windy day"! Now if only one could dub Johnny Cash's haunting voice into it. I think his version is the best. He was one of the very few who truely understood how the song ought to feel. The timing and pace of the delivery was very effective.

One of the best versions!

One of the Classic instrumentals of all time, a really great video that captures this music perfectly!

when ever i listen to this i get shivers down myspine

This has long been one of my favorite youtube videos. Great work!

Excellent..makes you wanna hit the chisum trail.

My dad rode draft on trail drives as a young man. I sure wish i could transport back to the days when things were simpler.Always been a country girl at heart. Thank you dad

woooooooooow his is one of the best covers of this ive ever heard

Back in the late sixtys my anti use to play this song all time on viynel love it makes me so happy and I think of good times shes gone now but stronge memories live on

ESTO ENSEÑA Q EL SER HUMANO DEBE ESTAR SIEMPRE CON EL BIEN, X Q SI ESTA CON EL MAL ESE REBAÑO DE GANADOS NOMUERTOS LO VA A ARREAR X TODA SU ETERNIDAD SU ALMA CONDENADA ...

Oh how loved this song. The 60's produced such good tunes!

one of those songs that just gives you goosebumps!

I was pleasantly surprised to find this video. I started booking bands at age 14 in 1960 & booked Little Joe (Hupp) & the Ramrods quite a few times. A very talented band back then. I heard this song long ago at their dances, so happy to learn that they cut records of it. I sure miss my old friends in the Ramrods & hope they all are in fine health to this day. I can not thank you enough for all the work you did for posting this for all to enjoy on KZfaq so many people can enjoy as I have listening to the Ramrods again. You have a great talent for making videos, and I should know as I produced, wrote scripts, directed, and stared in TV films, before I did the same jobs in making movies which were very successful. God Bless!!

that was awesome.

GREAT video, and one of the all time classic wesetrn songs

wow best version ever what a great video

Gives me the shivers!

omg this song i heard, ..hmm..when i was like 5 yrs old or something i barely remember..i love it, i've always loved this song! Grandioso!

Thank's for sharing this ; This is one Kick Ass song and version ; I never get tired of listening to it.

Great video and great song from the Ramrods from the great sixties.

Absolutely wonderful! From a grandma. Raised my kids with horses and wildlife. Son was asked if his dad had taught him to ride and handle horses. He had to say that it was his Momma---103 pounds, 5'3".

Takes me back, Saturday afternoon cinema.. In England.

Clint is my man.never afraid of nothing.and always knows what he has to do

Wow! Fine animation! Very fine! Marvelous job of telling the story without a single word! And the music is as haunting as ever! Anyone ever notice that the first two lines of the verse melody are almost identical to the first lines of melody from "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"? Spike Jones made a point of that when he did a parody of this song! Thanks for posting this great video!

look out your door at midnight and play this............unreal.

I wish I had a fire horse

The best version by far, certainly the best vid,,

The best interpretation of a classic

The landmark instrumental version of the iconic Stan Jones composition.

magnifique superbe splendide

OUTRA EXCELENTE MUSICA, LEMBRO QUANDO GENE AUTRY CANTOU EM 1937 EM UM DE SEUS FILMES, E AQUI NO BRASIL CARLOS GONZADA NOS ANOS 60.

gives me chills to look at the video!and those ghost riders...wheooof!

terrific video and tune ...yeehaww!!!!!

ABOUT THE BEST VERSION OF THIS TUNE. GREAT VIDEO TOO. THANKS FOR POSTING DUDE.

This the absolute best song from The Ramrods!

This is a great video from the early sixties of a great song. Brilliant!

I'm so danked up and drunk, and this brought me the happiest trip of my life. Great post!

this is one hell of a song

awesome instro...one of my all time faves

I love this version and the the video!

I love Sixties music

essa musica é um classico!!!! viva ao Westerns!!!

Fantastic sound & video

A Bass Fender that belonged to a member of this group.. sold 2014 in the UK for £1,250

This does sound like Duane Eddy, but he started the 'boss' guitar era, so he should get the credit too. I do know the Ramrods had the big hit version.

COOOLLL!!!!!! I love this song

Awesome. Brilliant vid.

I like this song and a very cool sound of the guitars!

Played every day on my Tenor Sax!!!

1:56 "The undead cowboys want YOU!"

best version of all because of that deep resonating guitar and mystical sound effects.

This was recorded in the late 1950s. Just Fabulous!!!