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About Jean Prescott
official biographyA native of West Texas, Jean Prescott wears her western heritage as comfortably as a well broken in pair of boots. As a youngster she spent her summers horseback helping neighbors out and her evenings on the porch playing her guitar and listening to her Dad tell stories of his childhood on the big ranches in the panhandle of Texas.
Jean's love of the cowboy way of life and her love of music came together over the years and led to the best of both worlds for her. From the warm glow of a campfire to the bright lights of the concert stage, Jean delights her audiences with songs about the west, the people who made it what it is today and the ranching families and cowboys who are dedicated to their way of life. Her songs paint vivid musical pictures of the way of life in the real west of yesterday and today.A multiple-award-winning artist, Jean's CD, Embers of Time was nominated for the 2005 Western Album of the Year award by the prestigious Academy of Western Artists. She was also nominated for Female Vocalist for Western Music and Western Swing and for Song of the Year. Continued below...
Selected Lyrics
Fair Blows the Wind
by Gary PrescottSaddle Tale
by Jean Prescott and Yvonne HollenbeckOld Hank Morgan's Place
by Dee Strickland Johnson
Fair Blows the Wind
Fair blows the wind across these wide plains
Dear Lord how he misses sweet Rose
The love of his life from fair Dublin town
This bonnie young lass he loves so
He's lonesome tonight out on the long trail
Thinking of home and sweet Rose
The cattle are resting, the moon's sinking low
But his mind is on Ireland and Rose
CHORUS
He's singing, "Irish Rose, my sweet Irish Rose
Across the ocean of blue
Fair blows the wind across these wide plains
Blowing my love back to you"
Fair blows the wind across these wide plains
Thousands of miles from sweet Rose
She cried when he left, "I'll be waiting for you."
Then she kissed him and gave him a rose
CHORUS
He's singing, "Irish Rose, my sweet Irish Rose
Across the ocean of blue
Fair blows the wind across these wide plains
Blowing my love back to you"
BRIDGE
Fair blows the wind across these wide plains
He's thinking tonight of sweet Rose
The love of his life from fair Dublin town
This bonnie young lass he loves so...
CHORUS
He's singing, "Irish Rose, my sweet Irish Rose
Across the ocean of blue
Fair blows the wind across these wide plains
Blowing my love back to you"
My wild Irish Rose...© 1998, Gary Prescott, Line Camp Music, BMI, All rights reserved.
From Embers of Time
These words may not be reprinted or reposted without the author's written permission.
Named the "Best Western Song" in 2005
by the Academy of Western Artists
Saddle Tale
There's a weathered, high back saddle on a rack out in the shed
I know you think it silly that I keep it there instead
Of throwing it away, 'cause it's seen it's better days
But, it's priceless to me in so many, many ways
He bought that Beckwith Saddle back in '48 one day
From money that he saved up from a soldier's measly pay
He broke a lot of colts on it and rode it many miles
Oh, the memories of that saddle never fail to bring me smiles
CHORUS
That saddle's like a special friend that means much more than gold
One don't throw a friend away, just because they're growing old
And when my days are over and I cross the big divide
I'll be in that saddle when I start that final ride
The years they spent together were the best years of his life
Just him and that old saddle, his four kids and his wife
When I was just a baby, he would bounce me on his knee
And often in that saddle we would ride just him and me
CHORUS
I used to chew that saddle horn just like a teething ring
And I'd pretend to rope the cows by twirling saddle strings
Way before I started school I could ride behind the tree
We sure put a lot of miles in that saddle him and me
CHORUS
It seemed that it was no time before I could ride alone
I'd always rather work outside than help my mom at home
Now us kids are all grown up and I'm as proud as I can be
Dad gave me his old saddle and it means a lot to me
CHORUS© 2003, Jean Prescott and Yvonne Hollenbeck, Line Camp Music, BMI, All rights reserved
From Embers of Time
These words may not be reprinted or reposted without the author's written permission.
Old Hank Morgan's Place
I could see him riding easy
coming down along the draw,
And he'd wave his hat in greeting
just to let me know he saw
Me standing there beside my pinto,
with my anxious, freckled face,
When we'd meet beside the windmill
on old Hank Morgan's place.
Then he'd swing down from the saddle,
and he'd take me in his arms,
I could smell the scent of buckskin,
see the first bright evening stars.
Then we'd talk and plan and ponder
about things that never came:
How we'd buy a ranch together,
for I would have his name.
My dad was set against it;
he didn't mean to be unkind,
But he was an old cowboy,
and he hoped that I would find
Someone who'd make a bit more money;
but it wasn't to my taste;
So we'd meet beside the windmill
on old Hank Morgan's place.
We knew old Hank knew of us,
though he never came around,
He would wink at either of us
if we'd chance to meet in town;
But he never told a single soul,
and he never showed his face,
When we'd meet beside the windmill
on old Hank Morgan's place.
Well, its still the sweetest memory
of the days when I was young,
Before the lamps were lighted
and all the songs were sung.
Those lovely summer evenings
and that fine young cowboy's face
Smiling at me by the windmill
on old Hank Morgan's place.
© 1994, Dee Strickland Johnson, All rights reserved
From Embers of Time
These words may not be reprinted or reposted without the author's written permission.
Sweethearts in Carhartts
Includes:
March Winds, Jean Prescott and Yvonne Hollenbeck
All My Trails, Jean Prescott and Doris Daley
Money Talks, Jean Prescott and Yvonne Hollenbeck
Leaving the Home Place, Carole Jarvis and Jean Prescott
Just One More Rain, Georgie Sicking (poem) and When the Rains Came, Carole Jarvis and Jean Prescott
Her Feet Would Rock the Cradle, Yvonne Hollenbeck and Jean Prescott
Ranch Wife's Prayer, Jean Prescott and Yvonne Hollenbeck
The Carhartt Song, DW Groethe
The Boots Her Daddy Wore, Jean Prescott and Kip Calahan
Hollyhock Memories, Jean Prescott (inspired by Audrey Hankins' "Hollyhocks")
Dining Out, Yvonne Hollenbeck and Jean Prescott
Old Hands, Max D. Barnes and Leslie SatcherCarhartt® (s) - brand name for heavy, durable outerwear worn by farmers and ranchers to protect their clothing from the elements of winter weather and various situations that occur with a livestock operation. This workwear comes in bib overalls and coveralls, etc. A rancher might say to his wife, "Honey, put on your 'carhartts' and come help me," at which time she would don her bibs or coveralls and follow him out the door. She wears her "carhartt" jacket or vest to town for supplies.
Produced by Richard E. O'Brien
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Casey Jones' Recording Studio, Burleson, Texas
Engineered by Aarom "Casey" MeadorRichard E. O'Brien: guitars, mandolin, piano on "All My Trails"
Gary Carpenter: steel guitar and dobro
Ronny Ellis: acoustic and electric bass
Brent Dacus: drums and percussion
Otis Halston: clarinet
Angus MacDougal: bagpipeGary Prescott: vocal on "Old Hands"
Tena Foster: harmony vocals
Liz Masterson: harmony vocals
Order info:
Available for $17 postpaid in the US
(add $5 shipping for international orders)Prescott Music
P. O. Box 194
Ovalo, TX 79541
325-583-2551
www.jeanprescott.comAllow 3-4 weeks for shipping
See a selection of poems and lyrics and more in our feature here.
Embers of Time
Includes:
Angel Wings, Chuck Milner
Fair Blows the Wind, Gary Prescott*
How Far Is Lonesome, Yvonne Hollenbeck/Jean Prescott
Each Night At Nine, Floyd Tillman
Black Diamond, Dan Crook/Jeff Tranthen
Eyes Of A Painter, Kate Wolf
Dust Devil Waltz, Debra Coppinger Hill/Candy Boeve/Jean Prescott
Jesus Walked On Water, Paul Davidson
Old Hank Morgan's Place, Dee Strickland Johnson "Buckshot Dot"
Saddle Tale, Yvonne Hollenbeck/Jean Prescott
Put Me In Your Pocket, W. Lee O'Daniel
I Will Go, Donnie Blanz
*Fair Blows the Wind was named the
2005 AWA "Best Western Song"
Tapestry of The West
Includes:
Reins Of Glory, Gary Fjellgaard
One Cowboy Left, Randy Huston/Ted Hoffman
Life Between The Rivers, Gary Prescott
Bless These Hands, Doris Daley/Jean Prescott
Rancher's Lullaby, Neal S. Hagberg and Leandra L. Peak
I'll Meet You At The Throne, Larry McWhorter
Paint Her Real, Donnie Blanz/Melinda Richarz Bailey
Through The Dust, Jean Prescott/Debra Coppinger Hill
Cowboy Communion, Donne Blanz/Ed Bruce
Yellow Slicker, Debra Coppinger Hill/Kevin Davis
Drinking From My Saucer, Babe Humphreys/Jean Prescott
Keep On The Sunny Side, E. P. Carter
Track samples, ordering details, and more are on line at
at Jean Prescott's web site.
Cowboy Forever
Cowboy Forever, by Gary and Jean Prescott, is a two-disc collection of some of their best work.
Includes:
Jean Prescott
Too Many Irons In The Fire
In The Reel West
He's Courtin' Annie
Young Lover's Waltz
Mexican Moon
Roy's Little Darlin'
A Cowboy Forever
Saddle Tramp
Adobe Hacienda
She Always Smelled Like Lilacs
Twilight Tears
What Time Is The Train Leavin'
Night Rider's Lament
Here's Hopin'
Gary Presott
Pete Cash
Bustin' Brush
Desert Rose
Shootin' The Gap
Strike A Lope
The Campfire
Runnin' The Wild Bunch
Brush Country Vaquero
Comanche Moon
Wild and Free
Nighttime on the Prairie
Cowboy's Star
Coyotes
Track samples, ordering details, and more are on line at
at Jean Prescott's web site.
Pieces of the Past, with Yvonne Hollenbeck (2007)
And More ...
Range Romance
Eyes of Texas
Prairie FlowersVisit Jean Prescott's web site for ordering information on the above CDs, and more, including recordings by Gary Prescott and Larry McWhorter.
photo: Shelly Kay Studios
More About Jean Prescott (continued from above)
In 1998 she was honored by the State of Texas for her musical contribution to the preservation of Texas music and history. And her rich alto voice graces an interactive music exhibit at the respected National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas. One of only ten ladies selected for the exhibit, Jean is featured with Hall of Fame honorees, Dale Evans, Cindy Walker, Patsy Cline and others. Her music is regularly featured on the Red Steagall Cowboy Hour and you will often find Jean's songs in the top ten charts for western music.In 2006, Jean received the 2006 American Cowboy Culture Award, presented at the National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration in Lubbock, Texas.
Jean's music has been referred to as "the spiritual essence of the west." Her warm manner and total ease with her audiences always brings them back for more. "My goal is to write and sing good songs that folks enjoy listening to." Jean has been featured at the International Western Music Festival, the Santa Clarita Cowboy Music Festival, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, the San Antonio Stock Show and the Red Steagall Cowboy Poetry Gathering, just to mention a few.
Dedicated to preserving and pursuing the way of life they love, Jean and singer/songwriter husband, Gary Prescott, make their home south of Abilene, Texas, where they raise quarter horses and continue to write and sing about the cowboy way of life.
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