Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage

Roundup Time in Texas

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English · Music, Radio

Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage brings Western music to radio through singer and bandleader Foy Willing and his group, the Riders of the Purple Sage. The program centers on their performances, with a sound rooted in the country and Western style associated with the band.

Listeners can expect a musical radio program rather than a narrated story: songs and instrumental playing provide its main attraction, presented in the straightforward, lively spirit of a Western band broadcast. The title “Roundup Time in Texas” gives this installment a distinctly ranch-and-range flavor.

Willing’s warm vocal style and the Riders’ ensemble sound make the show a welcoming listen for fans of vintage country music and classic Western radio. Its appeal lies in hearing a working band bring its musical identity directly to the microphone.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.