These classic country songs from 1959 didn't just stand the test of time. They became legendary examples of the genre's history.

In ‘The Gunfighters,’ author Bryan Burrough examines the myths and history of the Old West He says the gunslinger archetype was born in 1950s pop culture — not the post-Civil War frontier.

As much as the “Gunfighter Era” of the Old West was characterized by shoot-outs in the streets, so too was it known for tall tales and quick quips.