Son of the Wind


Son of the Wind is an album by the American folk singer Arlo Guthrie, released in 1992. It is an album of cowboy songs recorded with Guthrie's band, Shenandoah. Guthrie had wanted to make such an album since he was a child.

Critical reception

The Seattle Times called the album "a refreshing, spunky set, occasionally marred by Guthrie's casual vocal stylings but more often rescued by a terrific little band."

Track listing

  1. "Buffalo Gals" 2:40
  2. "Dead or Alive" 3:03
  3. "Streets of Laredo" 3:48
  4. "Ridin' Down the Canyon" 4:24
  5. "South Coast" 4:17
  6. "Shenandoah" 5:10
  7. "Gal I Left Behind" 1:57
  8. "When the Cactus Is in Bloom" 3:08
  9. "Woody's Rag/Hard Work" 3:52
  10. "I Ride an Old Paint" 3:47
  11. "Utah Carroll" 7:02
  12. "Red River Valley" 5:01

Personnel