Music Written About Horses

It seems only appropriate that my first Horse Review article should focus on music written about horses. I am a member of the The Horse Review Club and a large portion of my life has been dedicated to music, so this music has special meaning to me.

I invite you to join me in a walk down a music memory lane.

I have only provided videos and clips for a few. No doubt, you will be able to think of some additional songs about horses.

When I was a teenager, this was one of my favorite songs. I remember there was a lot of speculation about the meaning of this song back then. As it turns out, Murphey had a dream about this ghost horse and wrote the words and music the same day. It does, indeed, have a haunting melody.

I happen to love the keyboard intro on this video, but if you want to get right to the lyrics of this song, you will need to start at 1:52

Dan Fogelberg was clearly one of my favorite soloist when I was growing up. My all time Fogelberg favorite was "Leader of the Band," but many would choose "Run For The Roses" Sadly, this great legend died a few years ago, but there will always be a place in my life for his music.

I am amazed when talent still flows from the fingers and the vocals of the original artist over 25 years after the original release of his song. I just had to use this video in appreciation of a great talent!

Another singing sensation that took the world by storm during my teenage years, were 3 young men who formed a band and named it "America."

I think every teenage boy, and a lot of girls, knew the lyrics of this song by heart.

I always loved Peter, Paul & Mary. They have several songs that I enjoy. Stewball is just one of my favorites. I used to sing this song to my children.

This singer, songwriter and guitarist has soothed our souls and spanned several decades with his soft rock and mellow voice.

As I was getting older, the popular music style was changing, but we still loved our horses.

Echo & The Bunnymen and U2 are two examples of what was popular in the 80's"

So many things could be said about Jerry Garcia best remembered as a member of the "Grafeful Dead."

I believe this little song shows us the humorous side of Jerry Garcia, as well as how diversified and talented he really was. Who would have thought this crazy rock band founder would also steal the show with a banjo.

I will end my meandering down memory lane with another wonderful song by this legendary trio. I also sang this lullaby to my own children. My daughter is still waiting for her promised horse.

Again, there was not a Youtube video of Peter, Paul & Mary preforming this song. I have provided a link to Yahoo Music where you will be able to listen to this wonderful ballet in it's entirety.

How did I forget this one? LOL

This is a really beautiful song. Thank you for introducing me to it.

Unfortunately, the official videos for this song and the Big & Rich song that follows, could not be embedded.

Thank you for your recommendations! I had never heard either of these songs before. This one is so cute!

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An introduction to the man and his music

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Martina McBride

An introduction to Martina McBride and several of her songs

Halloween Music ~ Popular Punk Rock and Metal Music for Halloween

Appropriate music for Halloween

Music Written About Horses

The Horse Music Review

O Holy Night

The story behind the song

Some of my favorite songs were originally preformed by the band Journey.