10-2-4 Ranch 43-02-26 174 1st Song - 'A Cowboy Has to Sing'

Summary

Podcast Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: 10-2-4 Ranch 43-02-26 174 1st Song - 'A Cowboy Has to Sing'
Release Date: July 10, 2025

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Introduction to the 1024 Ranch

The episode opens with a nostalgic welcome to listeners, setting the scene of the Golden Age of Radio. Martha Mears introduces the show:

Martha Mears [00:21]: "Hello, folks. Welcome to the 1024 Ranch."

Art Gilmore follows, highlighting the star-studded lineup:

Art Gilmore [00:24]: "Yes, the 1024 Ranch. Starring your radio and screen favorites, Dick Paran, Martha Mears and the Sons of the Pioneers."

Opening Performance: "A Cowboy Has to Sing"

Dick Faran takes the stage as the foreman, delivering a heartfelt rendition of "A Cowboy Has to Sing." His performance encapsulates the rugged yet tender life of a cowboy, blending themes of love, duty, and the vastness of the open plains.

Dick Faran [00:36]:

"When a new day is born I go riding on the wide open plains... For a cowboy has to sing love and a cowboy has to yell or his heart would break inside of him at the gates of the home corral."

(00:41)

The song beautifully transitions through various emotions, portraying the cowboy's connection to the land and his loved ones.

Musical Dialogue and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"

A playful exchange ensues between Dick Faran and Martha Mears, showcasing their chemistry and humor.

Martha Mears [03:57]: "And within will blow the care of the day."

Dick Faran [04:05]: "Or give me music."

Their banter leads to Dick offering to sing a more serious piece, choosing the classic "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."

Dick Faran [05:00]:

"Swing low, swing low sweet cherry o'er the vale... Coming for to carry me home."

(05:07)

This soulful performance adds depth to the episode, highlighting themes of hope and transcendence.

Special Dedication: "Golden Wedding Walls"

Tim Spencer crafts a poignant moment by dedicating a special number to a long-married couple celebrating their 50th anniversary. Martha Mears narrates his heartfelt dedication, reminiscing about their enduring love.

Martha Mears [06:43]:

"Last week, my mother sent me a little newspaper story which says they will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today... I dedicate this song to them and to their first 50 years together."

Dick Faran follows with his own rendition of "Golden Wedding Walls," a touching tribute to lifelong love and commitment.

Dick Faran [07:00]:

"Little lady... Let me thank you for a sweet romance... While we dance our golden wedding wall."

(07:05)

Closing Performance: "Beautiful Dreamer"

Towards the end of the episode, Dick Faran delivers a serene performance of "Beautiful Dreamer," encapsulating the dreamy essence of the evening and the timeless beauty of dreams and love.

Dick Faran [11:39]:

"Your cheerful dream. Awaken to me... Beautiful dreamer... Life is etern..."

(11:39)

Final Remarks

The episode wraps up with Dick Faran inviting listeners to saddle up for another ride, maintaining the show's engaging and warm atmosphere.

Dick Faran [14:13]:

"Well, that's all for now, folks, but we'll be seeing you."

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Notable Quotes

• Martha Mears [06:43]:
  "I dedicate this song to them and to their first 50 years together."

• Dick Faran [05:00]:
  "Swing low, swing low sweet cherry o'er the vale... Coming for to carry me home."

• Dick Faran [14:13]:
  "Well, that's all for now, folks, but we'll be seeing you."

Conclusion

This episode of Harold's Old Time Radio masterfully blends music, heartfelt dedications, and engaging dialogue to transport listeners back to a bygone era. Through performances by Dick Faran and interactions with Martha Mears, the show captures the essence of community, love, and the timeless allure of cowboy life. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, this episode offers a rich and immersive experience that celebrates the golden traditions of old-time radio.

Transcript

[Dick Faran]

I'm gonna put you on, nephew. All right, unc. Welcome to McDonald's. Can I take your order, miss? I've been hitting up McDonald's for years. Now it's back. We need snack wraps. What's a snack wrap? It's the return of something great. Snack wrap is back. Hi, everybody.

[Martha Mears]

Hello, folks. Welcome to the 1024 Ranch.

[Art Gilmore]

Yes, the 1024 Ranch. Starring your radio and screen favorites, Dick Paran, Martha Mears and the Sons of the Pioneers. Transcribed and brought to you by your Dr. Pepper bottler and the thousands of Dr. Pepper dealers from coast to coast.

[Martha Mears]

And here's our foreman, Dick Varan, to sing for you.

[Dick Faran]

When a new day is born I go riding on the wide open plains I roam and the sun through the hills goes hiding There'll always be someone glad When I come home and of day home we go For a cowbo has to sing love and a cowboy has to yell or his heart would break inside of him at the gates of the home corral Now's a long day through on the prairie and a low hanging sun in the sky Our home corral we will tarry and we'll sing of the roundups in the days gone by For a cowboy has to sing and a cowboy has to yell or his heart would break inside of him at the gates of the home corral and the day home we go thanks, boy. Thanks. Now here's Art Gilmour with a little lecture on the subject of enchantment. Okay, Art.

[Art Gilmore]

Thanks, Dick. Speaking of things enchanted, I'd like to recommend that cold, frosty Dr. Pepper bottle one gets from a nearby cooler. The one with a clock dial on its side with that rich, deep, mahogany hued elixir inside. Enchantment, I'll say, is enchantment in its dry and tart yet sweet and mellow flavor. Enchantment in its rich, full bodied substance that satisfies more than thirst. They say distance lends enchantment. But I say if you want to collect alone, just put that Dr. Pepper bottle close against your lips. Take a long, deep drink. Brothers and sisters, I'm telling you, it's a thrill to remember and one to repeat whenever you're thirsty, hungry and tired.

[Martha Mears]

The spring, the fall, in fact, most anytime at all is right for falling in love.

[Dick Faran]

Thus give me me.

[Martha Mears]

In the evening.

[Dick Faran]

In the night.

[Martha Mears]

Flickering shadow in the.

[Dick Faran]

Embers flowing with love's delight. Twilight will soon fade away.

[Martha Mears]

And within will blow the care of the day.

[Dick Faran]

Or give me music.

[Martha Mears]

In the. In the night.

[Dick Faran]

Well now, Miss Peggy, if you really Want someone to give you music? How about me singing for you?

[Martha Mears]

I suppose you'd want to sing one of your song titles. Like Grandpa was born on March 1. That's why he always comes in. Likely a lion. And when Grandma gets through with him, he goes out like a lamp.

[Dick Faran]

Now, Miss Peggy, you're making fun of me. Oh, believe it not. I'm really a serious artist. And I want to sing something serious for a change.

[Martha Mears]

Well, all right, Foghorn. What do you want to say?

[Dick Faran]

Well, I want to sing the Swing Low. Sweet Cherry off.

[Martha Mears]

Well, bless your heart, Foghorn, you go right ahead.

[Dick Faran]

Wing low, Wing lows We carry us Common water Carry me home When I carry me home oh, I looked over Jordan and what did I see Coming for to carry me home A band of rain angels are coming after me Coming for to carry me home Swing low Swing low sweet Coming for to carry me home Swing low sweet Coming for to carry me home Coming for to carry me home.

[Martha Mears]

And now, Tim Spencer has written something special in the way of a number. And I think he has something very special in the way of a dedication for it. Is that right, Tim?

[Dick Faran]

Yes, Miss Peggy. I've written out what I want to say, but I shall wish you'd read it for me. Will you?

[Martha Mears]

Why, you know I will, Tim. Let me see what you've written. Oh, yes, Tim. Most of the music I write here on the 1024 ranch reflects the west as I see it. But when this particular number came to mind, I was thinking of two people I remember as a youngster back in Missouri. And even then they were known as the happiest couple in town. Last week, my mother sent me a little newspaper story which says they will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. Now, maybe they don't remember Tim Spencer very well. I was just a towheaded kid then, about like my own youngster now. But I remember them. I remember them as two of the grandest people I have ever known. Right now, they're listening to this program over station WKY in Oklahoma City. And so I dedicate this song to them and to their first 50 years together. The Golden Wedding walls.

[Dick Faran]

Little lady Turning grave Let me thank you For a sweet romance Heaven bless our golden wedding day Darling, remember a long time ago on our first anniversary day we went romancing and dancing till dawn Love was so young and gay now in the spirit sunset of life's golden dream While ey and shadow draw near in my arms Let me hold you and waltz once again For I Something to tell you My dear While we dance our golden wedding wall Little lady, curtain grave Let me thank you for a sweet Roman let's go sweeter Day by day Let me hold you close While I struggle Let me kiss your tears away While we dance Our golden wedding wall Heaven dwell oh, swell, Tim, swell. It's really fun. And now, here again is Art gilmore.

[Art Gilmore]

The name Dr. Pepper is not intended to imply medicinal claims. No, the name is just a happenstance. Somebody dubbed it Dr. Pepper way back in 1885 in Waco, Texas, where it was originated, and it's stuff. Dr. Pepper is just a fine, wholesome soft drink not claimed as a cure for anything except temporary relief from hunger, thirst and fatigue. Dr. Pepper truly is a delicious liquid bite to eat. It does give you a flashlight energy lift. And it does give you a needed drink of crystal pure, sparkling water. Now, that water is important to your health, especially in winter when we all are prone to forget to drink enough. A wonderful combination of advantages. Yes, indeed. Health, pleasure and motive power. All for one little nickel. Drink a bite to eat at 10, 2 and 4 o' clock every day. It surely does help.

[Dick Faran]

Your cheerful dream. Awaken to me Starlight and dew drops are waiting for thee Songs of the rude world Heard in the dead Lullaby the moonlight have o past away Beautiful dreamer Queen of my song Blest while I owe thee with oft melody none of the cares of life's busy throng Beautiful dreamer Awaken to me Life is etern Beautiful dreamer Awaken to me Beautiful. Well, boys, saddle up. Time to be a ride. All right, come on. Here we.

[Martha Mears]

Oh, when you want a welcome drink that picks up energy just ask for Dr. Pepper and you'll sing along with me.

[Dick Faran]

Dr. Pepper and you enjoy life more. Remember Dr. Pepper. Silent sin two and four. Well, that's all for now, folks, but we'll be seeing you.

[Art Gilmore]

Dick Faran appears on the 1024 ranch through the courtesy of Universal Pictures. The Sons of the Pioneers, by arrangement with Republic Studios. Martha Mears is Miss Peggy and this is Art Gilmore wishing you good luck and good going with Dr. Pepper at 10, 2 and 4.

[Martha Mears]

And remember to buy all you can of Uncle Sam's war bonds and stamps.

[Art Gilmore]

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[Dick Faran]

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[Art Gilmore]

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