This here musical endeavor be a compilation of some of The Cowboy's contemplations, and is intended to be listened to. That be, from The Cowboy to you. Each one of you, individually. Mono y mono. Clearly, The Cowboy takes liberties with the words as he sees fit. It ain't no parody and it ain't no disrespect to the originals. It just be The Cowboy's contemplations. The Cowboy highly advises you to rip it, put it on your iThang, stick the earbuds in, and listen to it straight through. At least the first time 'round. (Engineered for earbuds/EarPods. Seriously, if you're going to take the time to listen to any of this ~ use earbuds/EarPods.) The Cowboy expresses his deepest gratitude and appreciation to: Dan Olmsted ~ Lead guitar on track 1. Mark Ungar ~ Bass guitar on tracks 1 and 9. James Robinson ~ Drums and co-engineer on tracks 1, 3, and 4. Roan Michaels ~ Rhythm guitar (left), bass, and drums on track 2. Sarah Matthews ~ Vocal on track 6. Jim Grantham ~ Saxophone on track 10. Justin Silva ~ Drums on track 10. Franc Martinez ~ Engineering and musical assistance on tracks 5 and 11. Wile Baldwin ~ Best friend. Meredith Kitz ~ Inspiration & Inclination. Everyone at Beretta ~ The best little cat-house in San Francisco. Last but not least ~ The cowboy hat. Mastered by Gary Hobish at A. Hammer Mastering, San Francisco, CA Produced by The Cowboy for the Mean Old Frisco label. Be Well ~ Be Good ~ Be Love Rest assured, The Cowboy knows it ain't easy.