Some of the inclusions are pleasant surprises but make perfect sense. Vince Gill's "Oklahoma Borderline" is a nice listen, as is "Someday Soon," Suzy Bogguss' version of a 
Sylvia and Ian classic. Still others make dead-solid perfect connections, with songs such as "Hooked On An 8 Second Ride" by Chris LeDoux leading the way. It's an especially poignant piece because LeDoux was a former rodeo champion turned country music star, and he died in 2005.
On the other hand, there are some very light-hearted tracks, none funnier than "That Buckin' Song" by Earl Robert Keen. If you're not familiar with the piece, I think you'll find it impossible to listen to it without cracking a smile. (If you've heard it before then you already know what I mean.)
Among the most familiar inclusions is "Wildfire," Michael Martin Murphey's huge hit from the 1970s, but there are dozens of other good tracks here — way too many to list, but you can follow the album link for a complete listing including sound clips. I'm betting the ranch that this collection will hit the bulls-eye with you, partner. It did with me.
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