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The Full List Of Chuck Connors Movies

Here is the complete list of movies starred by Chuck Connors, a professional baseball and basketball player who switched to an acting career, widely known as “Lucas McCain” in “The Rifleman.” Connors achieved popularity not only as a talented basketball and baseball player but also as a great actor. His natural talent in storytelling allowed […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 17, 2022

Western Music

Western Song: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door

Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door was a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, written as part of the soundtrack for the 1973 Western film Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid. They recorded the song in February 1973 at the Burbank Studios, California, before having it released by Columbia Records as a single on June 13, 1973, […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 17, 2022

Featured Western TV

Was Zorro A Real Person? The Answer is a Little Tricky

Zorro is a hero with no special powers, unlike Spiderman, Ironman, and other Marvel heroes. The character appeared in dozens of movies, books, films, and television shows. The film titles include The Mask of Zorro, Zorro the Gay Blade, Legend of Zorro, and many more. In hardcopy format, Zorro got depicted the same way too. The […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 17, 2022

Western Music

Western Song: Ballad of Paladin

The Ballad of Paladin is a song written by Johnny Western, Richard Boone, and Sam Rolfe and performed by Duane Eddy. In 1962, the song reached No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. Members of Western Writers of America voted Ballad of Paladin in the Top 100 […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 18, 2022

Western Music

Blue Cut Train Robbery: Bringing The Past To Life

The Blue Cut Train Robbery was like any other train robbery in the Old West. It happened on the 7th of September 1881 in Missouri. Overall, the crime went smooth, as the robbers got away with less than $3000 (which wasn’t much, compared to other train robberies), with no lives lost. Then, what was unique […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 18, 2022

Western Movies

Is Any Of The Cast Of Bonanza Still Alive? Check This Out

Several years ago since the Western show Bonanza has been aired. Is any of the cast of Bonanza still alive? Where are they now? The Bonanza took place in the early 60s. The program focused on the Cartwright family, consisting of the patriarch Ben Cartwright and his three sons. It was considered one of the greatest Westerns […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 18, 2022

Western Music

Western Song: Ballad of the Alamo

The Ballad of the Alamo was written by Russian-born American, Dimitri Zinovievich Tiomkin. Aside from being a Hollywood film score composer and conductor, he is also one of the most well-known and best-loved music writers. The song was included in the Top 100 Western Songs of all time chosen by the members of the Western […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 17, 2022

Western Music

Western Song: My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys was written by an American musician, songwriter, and producer Sharon Vaughn. In 1976, it was recorded by Waylon Jennings on the album Wanted! The Outlaws. Willie Nelson further popularized the song in 1980 as a single on the soundtrack to the 1979 American comedy-drama romance western film, The Electric Horseman. His version is […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 17, 2022

Western Books

What Gun Did Billy The Kid Use? Check It Out

Billy the Kid remains a Wild West legend famous for his sharpshooting skills. You’ll find out in this article the gun that Billy the Kid used. In the old West, it wasn’t uncommon to find outlaws, officers, and gunslingers. Also, it wasn’t surprising to discover young children who were outlaws and infamous gunslingers in their […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 18, 2022

Western Music

Western Song: Ballad of Davy Crockett

The members of The Western Writers of America chose the Ballad of Davy Crockett as one of the Top 100 Western Songs of all time. The song’s music is by George Bruns, while the lyrics are by Thomas W. Blackburn. On October 27, 1954, the song was introduced in the premiere episode of the ABC […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 17, 2022

Western TV

Why Did John Hart Play The Lone Ranger? The Shocking Truth

If you’ve watched the Western TV Series The Lone Ranger, you know that Clayton Moore is known to play the character. But why did John Hart also play as the Lone Ranger? Many actors played the role of the Lone Ranger in the radio and TV series. However, names like Clayton Moore and John Hart […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 18, 2022

Western Movies Western TV

Who Is The Lone Ranger Based On? A Must-Read

Over the years, most people have held a strong belief that the television series The Lone Ranger isn’t fictional. They believe that the series depicts the life of an actual person. However, there’s a bit of disagreement as to who that person was. If you’ve heard of the show or had the opportunity to watch an […]

The Lone Writer 3 years agoAugust 18, 2022

Western Writing

Author: The Lone Writer

The Full List Of Chuck Connors Movies

Western Song: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door

Was Zorro A Real Person? The Answer is a Little Tricky

Western Song: Ballad of Paladin

Blue Cut Train Robbery: Bringing The Past To Life

Is Any Of The Cast Of Bonanza Still Alive? Check This Out

Western Song: Ballad of the Alamo

Western Song: My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

What Gun Did Billy The Kid Use? Check It Out

Western Song: Ballad of Davy Crockett

Why Did John Hart Play The Lone Ranger? The Shocking Truth

Who Is The Lone Ranger Based On? A Must-Read

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