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The Horses and the Hounds

The Horses and the Hounds

20th August 2021

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Complicated Game

2015

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Just Us Kids

2008

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Childish Things

2005

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Saint Mary Of The Woods

2002

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It Had To Happen

1997

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Candyland

1992

Country Rock Deep Cuts

Country Rock Deep Cuts

Singles
Where'D You Hide The Body

Where'D You Hide The Body

1st June 1995

The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy

The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy

Other Editions
Live in Aught-Three

Live in Aught-Three

Americana Master Series: Best Of The Sugar Hill Years

Americana Master Series: Best Of The Sugar Hill Years

Mother, Queen Of My Heart: A Collection Of Songs Inspired By Mom

Mother, Queen Of My Heart: A Collection Of Songs Inspired By Mom

Other
Too Long in the Wasteland

Too Long in the Wasteland

Tracks by James McMurtry

20+ tracks in our catalogue

  1. Ain't Got a PlaceComplicated Game
    2:42
  2. AngelineToo Long In The Wasteland
    4:05
  3. AnnieThe Black Dog and the Wandering Boy
  4. AnnieThe Black Dog and the Wandering Boy
    4:36
  5. Back to Coeur d’AleneThe Black Dog and the Wandering Boy
    3:50
  6. Bayou TortousJust Us Kids
    4:51
  7. Blackberry WinterThe Horses and the Hounds
    5:09
  8. Blackberry WinterThe Horses and the Hounds
    5:09
  9. Broken Freedom SongThe Black Dog and the Wandering Boy
    4:39
  10. Canola FieldsThe Horses and the Hounds
    4:50

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James McMurtry — We Can't Make It Here
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We Can't Make It Here

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3:41

 

Where'd You Hide The Body

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Candyland - James Mc Murtry

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Too Long In The Wasteland

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