Cowboy Christmas III
Cowboy Christmas III is the twenty-fifth album by American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey and his third album of Christmas music. The album features traditional music and poetry performed by Michael Martin Murphy and cowgirl poet, Sarah Rische. Also included is a new Michael Martin Murphey song "The Kill Pen". All the poems were recited by Michael Martin Murphey except "Are You Going Home for Christmas", which was recited by Sarah Rische.
Track list
- "Are You Going Home for Christmas?" – 2:17
- "The Old Times Christmas" – 2:47
- "Draggin' in the Christmas Tree" – 4:27
- "The Kill Pen" – 3:49
- "Doc's Morning Star Ranch Christmas Trilogy" – 3:44
- "The Cowboy's Christmas Prayer" – 3:34
- "The Night Before Cowboy Christmas" – 3:24
- "Riding the River Styx" – 10:37
Credits
Music- Michael Martin Murphey – vocals
- Sarah Rische – vocals
- Ryan Murphey – guitar
- John McEuen – guitar
- Bea McTye – pipe organ
- Joey Miskulin – accordion
- Paul Sadler – backing tracks
- Reggie Smith – producer
- Michael Martin Murphey – producer
- Alana Richstone – graphic design
- Jerry Riness – cover painting and back photo