In December 1972, “Columbia” label released “Gypsy Cowboy”, the third New Riders of the Purple Sage album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Stephen Barncard.

Personnel:

• John Dawson – lead and co-lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• David Nelson – lead and co-lead vocals, lead guitar, dobro, mandolin, bagpipes
• Dave Torbert – lead and co-lead vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
• Buddy Cage- pedal steel guitar
• Spencer Dryden- drums
• Mark Naftalin- piano
• Jack Schroer- saxophone
• Richard Greene – violin
• Darlene DiDomenico – backing vocals
• Donna Jean Godchaux- backing vocals
• Stephen Barncard, Dave Brown, Ellen Burke – recording
• Lore Orion – cover art
• John Tobler – liner notes

Track listing:

1. Gypsy Cowboy – Dave Torbert
2. Whiskey – John Dawson
3. Groupie – Dave Torbert
4. Sutter’s Mill – John Dawson
5. Death and Destruction – John Dawson
6. Linda – John Dawson
7. On My Way Back Home – Dave Torbert
8. Superman – John Dawson
9. She’s No Angel – Wanda Ballman
10. Long Black Veil – Danny Dill, Marijohn Wilkin
11. Sailin’ – John Dawson