Paula Cole – Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
Paula Cole – Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? (1996)
Directed by: Caitlin Felton
Paula Cole’s “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” is a poignant exploration of romantic disillusionment, blending alternative rock with introspective lyrics. Released to radio in September 1996 and physically on March 25, 1997, as the lead single from her album *This Fire*, the song became her breakout hit, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying music video, directed by Caitlin Felton, features Cole performing against a backdrop of shadowy, abstract imagery, enhancing the song’s themes of longing and loss. The video received a nomination for Best Female Video at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards.
