The uncanny vocal blend of Joe, Jack and Lon Hannah and their true love of western music have made Sons of the San Joaquin the barometer for all western harmony groups. Way Out Yonder garnered a 2005 Wrangler Award from Th... more »e Cowboy Hall of Fame for Outstanding Traditional Western Recording of the Year. Way Out Yonder, produced by Rich O'Brien, includes ten Jack Hannah originals, with a touch of Autry and a pinch of The Pioneers.« less
The uncanny vocal blend of Joe, Jack and Lon Hannah and their true love of western music have made Sons of the San Joaquin the barometer for all western harmony groups. Way Out Yonder garnered a 2005 Wrangler Award from The Cowboy Hall of Fame for Outstanding Traditional Western Recording of the Year. Way Out Yonder, produced by Rich O'Brien, includes ten Jack Hannah originals, with a touch of Autry and a pinch of The Pioneers.
"I'm not sure why it took so long for this to become available at retail stores such as Amazon, as I was able to buy a copy from the Sons' site back in October. As a result, I've had quite a bit of listening time with it, and I can safely say it is a great album. Both the title track and "It's the Open Range For Me" sound like they could have been written by the Sons of the Pioneers, while "The Ballad of Joaquin Murrieta" continues the new "outlaw" direction Jack Hannah first explored on the 15 Years retrospective. "Glory Trail" and "Lord of the Rollin' Hills" serve as a testament to the Sons' profound faith, while "Where the Very Same Cottonwoods Grow" is a moving tribute to the men of the Alamo.
All of the Hannah boys are given a chance to shine, with Lonnie, Joe and Jack all taking turns at lead vocal duties. The musicianship is top-notch, as always.
Highly recommended to any western fan."
More quality western music
M. J. Milodragovich | Montana | 01/28/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is another quality compendium by the masters of western (not country) harmony. It is better than medication for stress relief."
THE BEST OF THE BEST
Sara L. Bates | Arizona USA | 03/14/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"SONS OF THE SAN JUAQUIN ARE THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS RIGHT NOW AND THIS CD EXEMPLIFIES WHY. THE SONGS ARE GREAT, THE MUSIC IS SOOTHING AND THE HARMONY IS FAMILY.
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Western Music - traditional
AHB | Marshall, VA USA | 04/05/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Excellent sound - great group for the traditional western sound - similar to Sons of the Pioneers."
Best country in the 21st centry
Raven W | California, United States | 09/15/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Sons are one of the few country musicians in modern day that sticks to the roots of cowboy music and philosophy. Each of the Sons have a background in classical music, which adds that much depth to their rythm and harmony. Every album they put out is a gem."