Cowboy Copas Albums (14)
What The Critics Say
A pretty fair album, showing off Cowboy Copas' more jaunty sound ("Sixteen Fathoms") as well as his softer romantic ballads ("Now That You're Gone"). The best song here is Copas' version of Porter Wagoner's "A Satisfied Mind," as are covers of Ferlin Husky's "Wings of a Dove" and Carl Smith's "Loose Talk," but there's a lot more to recommend this disc. Copas also turns in a cover of the television theme song "Johnny Yuma," where he sounds more thoughtful than Johnny Cash, with some really sweet male harmony singing behind him. The two duets with Copas' daughter Kathy (whose husband died in the same crash that killed her father) are also quite lovely. Another surprise is the instrumental "Flat Top Pickin'," a bluegrass-style piece featuring some fine fiddle playing (probably by Tommy Jackson). And some of it is just plain fun, like "Sleepy Eyed John." ~ Bruce Eder & Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
'Late Great Cowboy Copas: Star of the Opry'
Release Date 1/1/1970
Tracks 12
Label Guest Star
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'The Late and Great Cowboy Copas'
Release Date 1/1/1966
Tracks 11
Label Nashville
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What The Critics Say
King/Starday has reissued a few of Cowboy Copas' original LPs on CD, but The Late and Great Cowboy Copas has yet to resurface. Although it includes no hits, this posthumous album reveals the variety of Copas' talents, from flat-top picking ("Pickin' the Blues," "Cope's Wildwood Flower") to inspirational tunes ("Wherever He Leads I'll Go") and popular songs. "Sal," an example of the latter, sounds like a viable commercial counterpart to Copas' smash hit "Alabam," and Copas' daughter, Cathy, adds duet vocals on two others. Copas recorded several sea-faring songs, and two of them ("South Pacific Shore" and "A Thousand Miles of Ocean") are here. With liner notes by Don Pierce and a dozen uncommon selections from Copas' later period, The Late and Great Cowboy Copas is a worthwhile addition to his album catalog. ~ Greg Adams, All Music Guide
'Star of the Grand Ole Opry'
Release Date 1/1/1963
Tracks 12
Label Starday
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'The Unforgettable Cowboy Copas'
Release Date 1/1/1963
Tracks 12
Label Starday
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'Country Music Entertainer #1'
Release Date 1/1/1963
Tracks 12
Label Starday
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What The Critics Say
The Nashville sound is rarely heard on Cowboy Copas' records as prominently as it is on Country Music Entertainer #1. Copas died in 1963, so this is also one of his last albums, featuring a vocal chorus and very commercial production. Copas covers two Webb Pierce songs ("Cow Town" and "Alla My Love"), Claude King's "Wolverton Mountain," and Burl Ives' "Call Me Mr. in-Between." "The Ballad of Frank Clement" is a biographical song about the former Tennessee governor, and "Bury Me Face Down" ("so I'll see where I'm a-goin'") is a good cut that failed as a single. The vocal chorus isn't as tight as would be expected from a major label, but it is interesting to hear an old-timer like Copas take a swipe at newer country music styles. ~ Greg Adams, All Music Guide
'As You Remember Cowboy Copas'
Release Date 1/1/1963
Tracks 12
Label King
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