Riders In The Sky - The ORIGINAL "Cattle Call" Sketch (Austin City Limits)

Before Too Slim's chaotic Circus Train rolled through a peaceful portrait in song on the Riders Radio Theater album in 1988, there was another version of the "Cattle Call" sketch which the trio performed during their live shows. In this clip from Riders In The Sky's national television debut on Austin City Limits in 1981, Ranger Doug is overwhelmed by the presence of many beautiful buckarettes in the audience and pushes his already-impressive yodeling skills to the edge...

[@playfasthithard]

I haven’t seen this in 40 years! Thanks!

[@garygianni4533]

Greatest version ever!!!!!

[@daisychaindiva3489]

Ranger Doug has such an astounding vocal range, from incredibly deep to incredibly high. Amazing! 🤩

[@rmyrick1957]

I could listen to these guys all night long! 😊

[@krauseshane79]

Been watching these guys since I was a child in the early 80s. Always been a big fan. Have their autographs from a show in the 90s. Great but, underestimated entertainers. Ride on Woody Paul, Ranger Doug, Too Slim, and Joey the Cow Polka King.

[@mjpk6269]

OUCH!

[@codym8897]

Do you have the entire Riders in the Sky Austin City Limits performance from 1981?🙂

[@mikerotch145]

Yes, it's on the Internet Archive. You even left a comment on it a few days ago.

[@johnathansawyer8736]

Which Archive? I've been looking for more RITS content! @@mikerotch145