Western Party Playlist

Going with a Western party theme this summer? There is no shortage of great music to play, from old standards to modern classics. Here, we've selected 15 of our favorite songs fit for the Old West:

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Theme by Ennio Morricone

If anyone's unsure of your party's theme, there will be no doubt after the first notes of this song, the famous theme to the 1966 Clint Eastwood movie.

When the Man Comes to Town by Johnny Cash

Classic Cash -- truly legendary country & western that even the theme's resistors will love.

Cowboy by Kid Rock

Mix it up a little with Kid Rock's hip-hop, rock and Western hybrid '90s hit.

War Cry by Xit

For the Indigenous point-of-view, you can't do much better than this 1972 track by the classic American Indian rock band Xit.

Whatcha Gonna do with a Cowboy by Chris LeDoux with Garth Brooks

This toe-tapping duet asks the ladies what they'll do if they actually wind up with that cowboy they're eying.

Cowboy Yodel by Wanda Jackson

The Queen of Rockabilly has a mean cowboy yodel.

Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson

The 1978 crossover hit that never gets old. Despite the title, it, of course, makes everyone want to be a cowboy (even some Mammas).

This cowboy crooner proves that the mystique is far reaching -- he's from India (but you'd never know it).

The Cowboy in Me by Tim McGraw

This track can only be described as modern, introspective cowboy anthem.

I Hear The Call by The Unforgiven

The greatest Western-themed '80s band there ever was.

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams

There are many version of this classic -- go for the 1947 original.

Jesse James by The Pogues

Western is a not-so-distant cousin of traditional Irish music, making it a natural style for The Pogues in this tribute to the outlaw Jesse James.

My Last Yee Haw by Cowboy Troy

Cowboy Troy takes full advantage of the novelty of being a country rapper with this, his ultimate party song.

How Bout Those Cowgirls by George Strait

One of country's kings points out that not all about the cowboys.

Cowboy Song by Thin Lizzy

A great 70s rock cowboy song by one of the greatest bands to come out of Ireland.