"DAMN, IT FEELS GOOD TO BE A COWBOY"

Well, I'm happy to report, they're at it again! The Crazed Cowboys, that is, and this is their second CD, and no small feat to try to out-do their first! But they've managed to, if not out-do, then at least repeat the same great sound and excitement they brought with the first, "Hip-Hop Country" I was impressed from the beginning, and loved the first tune, "Alabama Country Girl". Hmmm.I wonder if they were singin' about anyone in particular. Well, never mind, it really doesn't matter. 'Cause they managed to SOUND as if they were, and that's the important thing about music. If you can convince the listener that you FEEL about what
you're singin' about, then so will they.

There are a lot of songs on this CD, 23, to be exact, and many of them are great old songs that we've all heard before. But the Cowboys put a whole new take on them. For instance, who can sing a tune from ".Over the Rainbow" without sounding schmaltzy? The Cowboys, that's who! Yep, here, singing "If I Only Had A Brain", they make me glad I got a chance to listen to this old tune again, with a bit of a different sound, this time. And a good one, I might add. There was a nice tribute to Elton John with "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me', too. Yep, I heard several little bits and pieces on this CD, that led me to believe the Cowboys are fans of many of the great entertainers of both present and past.

They move quickly from one tune to the next, leaving no time to take a breath between tunes. I hope you're ready to dance! 'Cause you'll want to! And, if you're not in shape, you're gonna be out of breath before you sit back down. I have some favorites on this CD, but I kinda hate to pick them out for ya, 'cause I don't want to influence you. But I do have to mention at least ONE that both surprised me, and made me smile.a real big Yankee smile! What song was that, you ask? Well, its "These Boots Were Made For Walkin'", of course! Can you honestly say that when you hear this song, you don't just HAVE to tap your feet?
And when the Cowboys lend their very special sound to it, you'll be tappin' like crazy! Probably even up on your feet, wwwwalllllkin.(smile) Gosh, dontcha just wish you had a pair of those shiny white knee-high boots?! And when they get "In Trouble Again", their slightly irreverent prayer, is fun to listen to. And, please, DO listen to this one. I think you'll like these lyrics.

They almost went TOO far, though, when they put that poor old "Dog In The Bathtub". I had to laugh, but I wanted to rescue that poor dog! I mean, come on guys.MUST you torture that poor innocent creature? I know he needs his bath, and I imagine you know what you're doin', but he's hollerin' so loud, that someone's gonna be callin' out the ASPCA!!! Better be careful, boys.

Next, we get a wonderful 'swing' tune. I love this stuff. And who doesn't? If they don't get everyone up on the dance floor with this one, I'd be surprised. Those Cowboys have a wonderful way with the guitar. And they have a great sense of knowing how to get their audience up on their feet. I 've heard tell that when they play a gig, there are lots of empty seats during their performance. Empty seats, only because everyone is dancin'! Is it true, George?

George Lee, Jr. & The Crazed Cowboys, are one great band, and with the addition of the newest member, Bo "Fiddly" Chaloupek, and the others, Paul "Lefty Z" Zahn, Stuart "Crawdad" Heck, and George Lee, Jr., himself, I think their unique sound is only going to get more and more popular with the country listeners. Yep, they're an outlaw group, for sure, but they are gonna grow on ya. I've loved them since my first listen, and since I've come to know them better, I respect them AND their music even more. Chris Web (Cowboy Maxx), and Scott Freeman also contributed their instrumental expertise to this CD. And helping with production, Pat "Pecos" Carmichael engineered and mixed the music for this album.

have this one! Its GREAT!
And filled with joyful tunes, crazy tunes, old
tunes, and new ones, and lots of kids are included on the CD too! Check this one out while you're at their website.

Well, folks, its 4:30 a.m., and here I am, listening to those crazy Crazed Cowboys, and writing like a crazy woman.Dontcha think I should get the heck outta here, and let YOU decide for yourselves how great this CD is? I do, and I'm goin'.I'm GOIN'! Remember, you check 'em out, you listen to their tunes, and YOU decide.cause as always, this has been ...