"He's country through and through....from the crown of his Stetson to the toes of this boots...from North Carolina, where he was born, to deep in the heart of Texas, where he lived for years. And his special brand of music, from the upbeat "You Can't Run with the Big Dogs" to the heart rending "Take This Bike to Tommy," does anything to believe this heritage.
One of Joe's personal favorites on this album is the stirring instrumental "Dixie". Naturally, he doffs his hat, too, when he hears the fiddle player Tommy Melder's stirring arrangement of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", because that's a big part of Joe West, too - Major League Umpire.
Joe's peers in baseball regard him as one of the finest umpires in the league. With his singing and some writing style, it won't be long before he builds himself a great reputation in the field of country music.
11 songs produced by Country Joe West and Jim Duncan, including 3 written soley by Joe West. Includes the country rendition of "Take Me out to the Ball game". Don't miss out on this country music CD by Major League Umpire, Joe West!!
Out or safe, one thing is certain about Joe West, he's a hit!"
- Gordon Verrell
- Terry Johnson