Elton Britt – The Wandering Cowboy LP – ABC-Paramount 1959

Step back into the golden age of western music with The Wandering Cowboy by legendary yodeler and country star Elton Britt. Released in 1959 on ABC-Paramount (ABC-293 / ABCS-293), this rare and cherished album highlights Britt’s smooth vocal control, incredible range, and masterclass yodeling technique across a curated set of classic cowboy tunes.

Best known for his iconic wartime hit “There’s a Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere,” Britt showcases his deeper roots in traditional western swing, prairie ballads, and classic cowboy folk on this 12-inch 33 RPM mono LP. Recorded during his celebrated stint with ABC-Paramount, the album pairs his signature vocals with rich acoustic picking, subtle steel guitar, and authentic country orchestration. Mastered with warm analog fidelity, this original 1950s record offers an essential slice of mid-century American country music history.

Tracklist Highlights:

• Side 1: The Wandering Cowboy, Driftwood on the River, Chime Bells, Someday (You’ll Want Me to Want You), I’m Tying the Leaves That Were Dying, Cannonball Yodel

• Side 2: Cowboy’s June Bride, Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, Mockingbird Hill, Over the Waves, St. Louis Blues Yodel, Gotta Have My Yodel

Housed in its original vintage ABC-Paramount sleeve featuring classic western artwork, this LP is an essential addition for vintage cowboy song collectors, yodeling music archivists, and 1950s country vinyl enthusiasts.