single · March 25, 1997
Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
Rhino/Warner RecordsSee this day
singer-songwriterfolk rockalternative
Paula Cole's most famous song, "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?", is a curious, enduring, and somewhat ironic feminist statement disguised as a folk-pop tune. The accompanying music video, featuring Cole in a domestic setting, became a staple on MTV.
- The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard charts. It was included on her 1997 album "This Fire," which was certified platinum twice. The song earned Cole a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
- "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" was co-produced by Paula Cole and Malcolm Burn.
- The song was initially released as a single in March 1997, preceding the album "This Fire" by several months.
Paula Cole is a singer-songwriter from the Boston area, known for her jazz-inflected, folk-rock-pop style. In 1997, she was riding the success of her multiplatinum album "This Fire," having just been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist.
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