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The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.

Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.

Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.

Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.

Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.

Rawhide
Various Artists Lyrics

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Rollin rollin rollin
Rollin rollin rollin
Rollin rollin rollin
Rollin rollin rollin

Rollin rollin rollin
Though the streams are swollen
Keep them doggies rolling

Rawhide
Rain and wind and weather
Hell bent for leather
Wishing my girl was by my side
All the things Im missin
Good victuals, love and kissin
Are waiting at the end of my ride

Move em on (head em up)
Head em up (move em up)
Move em on (head em up)
Rawhide
Cut em out (ride em in)
Ride em in (cut em out)
Cut em out (ride em in)
Rawhide

Keep movin movin movin
Though their disapprovin
Keep them doggies moving
Rawhide
Dont try to understand them
Just rope, throw and brand them
Soon well be living high and wide
My hearts calculating
My true love will be waiting
Be waiting at the end of my ride

Move em up (head em up)
Head em up (move em on)
Move em on (head em up)
Rawhide
Cut em out (ride em in)
Ride em in (cut em out)
Cut em out (ride em in)
Rawhide
Yah!
Move em on (head em up)
Head em up (move em on)
Move em on (head em up)
Rawhide
Cut em out (ride em in)
Ride em in (cut em out)
Cut em out (ride em in)
Rawhide
Yah!
Rollin rollin rollin
Rollin rollin rollin
Yah!
Rollin rollin rollin
Rollin rollin rollin
Yah!

Rawhide
Yah! rawhide!

Overall Meaning

The classic song "Rawhide" by Various Artists is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of cowboys as they drive their cattle across rivers and mountains in search of greener pastures. The song's lyrics describe the challenges they face along the way, including rain, wind, and weather, and the need to keep their herds moving despite all odds. The chorus is a rallying cry that emphasizes the importance of teamwork and determination in achieving their goals.

The verses, on the other hand, capture the longing and loneliness of the cowboy's life as he looks forward to the end of the trail where good food and the company of loved ones await. The song's use of traditional Western imagery, such as branding and roping, adds to its authenticity and evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.

Overall, "Rawhide" is a classic country song that speaks to the American spirit of perseverance and hard work. Its catchy melody and memorable chorus have made it a beloved anthem for cowboys and Western enthusiasts alike.

Line by Line Meaning

Rollin rollin rollin
Constantly moving, no time for rest or relaxation

Though the streams are swollen
Despite the difficulties of the journey

Keep them doggies rolling
Continue pushing forward with perseverance

Rawhide
The tough exterior needed to endure the harsh conditions of the journey

Rain and wind and weather
The various challenges faced on the journey

Hell bent for leather
Going at full speed, no matter what

Wishing my girl was by my side
Longing for the comfort and companionship of loved ones

All the things Im missin
Yearning for the pleasures of home

Good victuals, love and kissin
Basic human comforts and pleasures

Are waiting at the end of my ride
The promise of a better life at the end of the journey

Move em on (head em up)
Encouraging the cattle to move forward